Carbon-based membrane reactors conversion

A mathematical model was used in literature (Abashar, 2004) based on the combination of SRM and dry reforming in a fluidized bed membrane reactor showing complete conversion of methane at low temperature. The produced carbon dioxide in the SR was used in dry reforming to produce syngas. A comparison between the traditional reactor and MR was discussed the higher performance was obtained for the fluidized bed MR. 

This system includes several mixing and heat exchange units. A concept for an integrated, microtechnology-based fuel processor was proposed by PNNF [8]. As examples for unit operations which may be included in future integrated systems the same publication mentions reactors for steam reforming and/or partial oxidation, water-gas shift reactors and preferential oxidation reactors for carbon monoxide conversions, heat exchangers, membranes or other separation components. 

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