Steam Methane Reforming¤
Introduction¤
In the Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) process, depicted in Figure 1a, natural gas is combined with high-pressure steam and introduced into reforming tubes containing catalysts conducive to the reforming reactions. These reactions are inherently endothermic, necessitating the integration of a furnace within the reforming section to provide the essential thermal energy. The fuel for this furnace is sourced from natural gas and the purge stream from the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) unit.[^1]
ES Model Parameters¤
All the parameters concerning the Steam Methane Reforming are listed in the table below.
| entry_key | value | unit | sets | source_reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2_A (layer) | 0.262 | kg_CO2 | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| H2_HP (layer) | 1 | kWh | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| HEAT_HIGH_T (layer) | -0.6 | kWh | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| NG_HP (layer) | -0.983 | kWh | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| c_inv | 407.72 | CAD/kW | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| c_maint | 20.39 | CAD/kW/y | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| c_p | 0.85 | - | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
| lifetime | 30 | y | CAN | Slaymaker, Amara, (2021): "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
References¤
| Data Sources |
|---|
| Slaymaker, Amara. (2021). "Demographic and Geographic Region Definition in Energy System Modelling. A Case Study of Canada's Path to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 and the Role of Hydrogen" |
[^1] Khojasteh Salkuyeh, Yaser, et al. “Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of hydrogen production from natural gas using current and emerging technologies.” Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, vol. 42, no. 30, 27 July 2017, pp. 18894-909, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319917322036 ⧉.