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1229350 
Journal Article 
Comparison of Methanol-Based Fuel Processors for PEM Fuel Cell Systems 
Lattner, JR; Harold, MP 
2005 
Yes 
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
ISSN: 0926-3373 
Elsevier Science, P.O. Box 211 Amsterdam 1000 AE 
56 
1 (Mar 10 
149. 
Effective implementation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells requires technologies for the efficient conversion of fuels to hydrogen under the circumstances expected at distributed facilities. Methanol offers a range of benefits for such applications, including storage in liquid form and the capacity for reformation to hydrogen under relatively mild conditions. Findings are reported from a study that compared a range of reformation processes for such applications, including steam reforming, autothermal reforming (ATR), and ATR membrane reactor-based fuel processors using a commercial CuO/ZnO/Al sub(2)O sub(3) catalyst. Techniques used to optimize the flowsheet and identify the reaction conditions that would maximize overall system performance are discussed. The advantages and drawbacks of the diverse options are evaluated. 
ENERGY, POST-20TH CENTURY; CATALYSTS; METHANOL; FUEL CELLS; HYDROGEN; TECHNOLOGY PLANNING; 2005) 
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• Methanol (Non-Cancer)
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