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EPSRC Reference:	GR/R26115/01
Title:	Analytical and Numerical Modelling of a Compact Catalytic Reformer
Principal Investigator:	Kolaczkowski, Professor ST
Other Investigators:	Spence, Professor A
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Department:	Mathematical Sciences
Organisation:	University of Bath
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 October 2001	Ends:	30 September 2004	Value (£):	143,296
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Catalysis & Applied Catalysis Fuel Cell Technologies Numerical Analysis Sustainable Energy Vectors
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Chemicals
Related Grants:	GR/R26108/01
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This project is concerned with analytical and numerical modelling of a new design for a catalytic reformer used to make hydrogen for fuel cells. This application is potentially of great importance in industry providing the opportunity to design a new efficient and environmentally friendly compact reactor. The modelling and mathematical techniques used here will extend to other applications, for example, co-current and counter-current reacting systems. A mathematical model involves an asymptotic analysis and an accurate numerical algorithm for an advection-reaction-diffusion system of non-linear partial differential equations describing chemical reactions that take place in a thin channel of a reactor as well as the effect of thermal interaction across the interface layers.
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