Hydrogen Reformer System

A high temperature set of modular reactors that convert LPG (cooking gas) and water into Hydrogen through catalysis. The Hydrogen is used to generate electricity using a fuel cell. The system involved designing the reactors using special high temperature metals and seals, special manufacturing methods as well as specifying sensors and creating a full control/automation system. Many CFDs, thermodynamic and fluid mechanic calculations were completed as well as fatigue loading, compression/bolt loading, sealing calculations and specifications of sensors and pumps/fans. Further details and naming of client cannot be shared as it is strictly confidential.

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General System Diagram of Steam-Methane Hydrogen Reforming

Note that this is a general diagram

What I did

  • Detailed Design
  • Simulations, CFD, System Diagram
  • Component and Sensor Specification and Procurement
  • Thermodynamic, Fluid Mechanic, Compression and Fatigue Engineering
  • Automation and Control (PLC)
  • Frontend Web Development
  • Assembly, Leak Testing, Welding and Commisioning
  • Experimentation and Classification
  • Design for Manufacture
  • Reactor Improvement and Optimization
  • Client Liasion and Project Management