Theoretical study of a membrane reactor for the water gas shift reaction under nonisothermal conditions

A simulation of a membrane reactor for the water gas shift reaction is carried out by means of a 1D pseudo-homogeneous nonisothermal mathematical model. The composite membrane consists of a dense layer of Pd (selective to H2) supported over a porous ceramic layer. The effect of temperature, overall heat-transfer coefficient, and mode of operation on the membrane reactor performance and stability are analyzed, and the results obtained are compared with those corresponding to a reactor with no hydrogen permeation. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2009

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