FLOX Steam Reforming - Hydrogen for Fuel Cells Energethica 2009, Genova Ambrogio Milani, Hans-Peter Schmid, WS Reformer GmbH WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 1
Overview WS Reformer The company and product portfolio Reference Projects On-site Hydrogen FLOX Steam Reforming Technology FLOX reformer compact - Hydrogen for Fuel Cells WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 2
The Company Markets and Products. Natural Gas Biogas LPG Alcohols Higher HC FLOX - Steam Reforming compact modular On-site Hydrogen FC-Power Generators PEMFC-CHP Process Gas Fuel 1 kw-5kw 1.5-10 kw 20-400 Nm 3 /h 50-400 Nm 3 /h»4 pillars in 4 markets.«ws Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 3
FLOX Steam Reforming - On-site Hydrogen. WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 4
On-site Hydrogen. References. m50 CUTE Tankstelle Madrid (NG) m100 Tankstelle Flughafen München (NG) m100 TOTAL-Tankstelle BVG Berlin (LPG) m100, D (sewage gas Modulare Principle m200 China (NG) Burner Reformertubes»Modulare Concept with proven serial components.«ws Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 5
FLOX Steam Reforming The Technology. WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 6
Fuel Cell System. Why Steam Reforming? Condensor (40 C) Water Feed-Gas Air Fuel-Gas Excess air Reforming Q Burner Exhaust CO- Cleaning FPS-System H2 + CO2 + H2O D Cathode Air PEM Fuel Cell Q E el = Inverter E el,~ Anoden off Gas Air Integrated burner uses anode-off gas High efficiency Recycling of process water required WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 7
Technology. FLOX - Steam Reforming Principle. Heat recovery from burner and reformate is decoupled: -> Fast and stable load changes without big control efforts -> Most operational parameters can be adjusted independently -> Integration in Fuel cell system is flexible WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 8
Technology. Principle FLOX -combustion Flamme Classical combustion Intensive reaction zone at the burner mouth High local temperatures Flamme FLOX <600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 C FLOX : FLameless OXidation Homogenous temperatures Ignition by recirculation of hot exhaust No peaks in temperatures Low NO x -emissions even at high air preheating Inherently stable with anode-off»flox combustion: The core of the gas processing.«ws Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 9
FLOX Steam Reforming Reformer for Fuel Cells. WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 10
Reformer For Fuel Cells. Technological Challenges.. Status: 10-13l / Nm³/h H 2 13 kg / Nm³/h H 2 Process Design: 1 Control loop Heat Transfer: Convection (Micro-channel) Radiation (high Temperatures) Materials: Heat resistant Steel T>1000 C Manufacturing: Metal Forming Sealing Reaction Technique: Combustion (FLOX ) Catalysts»Size = Weight = Cost. Simple Control!«WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 11
FLOX reformer compact. Product Portfolio. on request! C1 C4 C6 C10 Feed LPG / NG / MeOH LPG / NG / MeOH LPG/NG/MeOH LPG / NG/MeOH Hydrogen 0.5-1.5 Nm³/h 1.5-4 Nm³/h 1-6 Nm³/h 1-6 Nm³/h Size (dxh) 250 x 400mm 325 x 700mm 325 x 700mm 400 x 1000mm Application HT / NT-PEM HT /NT-PEM HT-PEM LT / HT-PEM Efficiency** 75-80% 80% 85% > 80% (t.b.d)»compact Solutions for LT- and HT-PEM Systems.«WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 12
Applications. FLOX reformer compact C4 in CHP bw-cell. Features. System Integration and Fuel Cell by Main features: AC Output 3.5-4 kw Electric efficiency (LHV Gas - AC power): >32% Power density: 250l/kW el, 50 kg/kw el Commercial components, no MFC in use SelMeth Gas cleaning Automated operation WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 13
Products. FLOX - Reformer compact. C1. Bild Capacity: 0.5-1.5 Nm³/h hydrogen REKUMAT FLOX burner Compact (V appr. 20 l) Efficiency 75-80%** Cold start < 30 min Stand-by ability Wall losses <1% @ rated load Design for manufacturing Internal pressure hub and self suction of natural gas Easy exchange of catalysts Power Generator-1kW ** HU Reformat /(HU feed +HU fuel ) WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 14
Products. FLOX - Reformer compact. Ethanol Reformierung C1. Capacity: 1kW, 2kW peak Fuel: Ethanol / Bioethanol Size: 57x45x53 cm (135l) Weight: 90 kg Tank included 45 Ah Li-Ion battery Hybrid Ethanol Power Generator-1kW WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 15
Products. FLOX - Reformer compact. C6-HT: Reformer for HT-PEM Systems. Capacity: 2-6 Nm³/h hydrogen Requires wet steam import (5 bar) REKUMAT FLOX burner compact (V ca.65 l) und lightweight (40kg) efficiency >85%** Cold start time < 30 min, stand-by ability Wall losses <1% @ rated load Designed für seriel production Internal pressure hub und selfsuction of feed Easy exchange of catalyst ** HU Reformat /(HU feed +HU fuel )»Easy to control (1 Temperature Control Loop).«CHP-5kW WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 16
Technology Fuel Cell System with HT-PEM. A simple solution. Volume: ca. 100l, weight: ca. 50 kg Air cooled Stack 1 kw permanent power Size incl. Hybrid- Battery : 300x 500 x 600mm MeOH, MeOH premixed also available LPG 140 kwh 11 kg WS Reformer FPS-System Serenergy 1kW-HT-PEM System LXBXH: 300x300x500mm LxBxH: 178x129x523mm 25 kg 6 kg WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 17
FLOX reformer compact With a unique process to low-cost fuel cell systems! Sales information: WS Reformer GmbH hp.schmid@wsreformer.com +49-7159-1632-42 WS Reformer GmbH Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Schmid 20.02.2009 18