Dynamic Model Study and Analysis of DME Auto-Thermal Steam Reforming Reaction

Yan Gao, Cong Li

Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China.

DOI: 10.4236/jpee.2015.35009                

Abstract

Through the study of the kinetics of dimethyl ether steam reforming reaction, a two-dimensional model of the reactor is established. At the same time, rate equations of simplified elementary reactions of DME steam reforming reaction are deduced by the mechanism of Langmuir-Hinshel-wood, and the rate constants are obtained by correcting the pre-exponential factor of Arrhenius equation. Finally, the analog data of DME steam reforming reaction under a variety of conditions are obtained, and making a simulation diagram. The two-dimensional model is substantially correct because of the analog data more in line with a variety of knowledge.

Keywords

Dimethyl Ether (DME), Kinetic Model, The Reaction Rate, Reforming Reaction

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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