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REFORMED FUEL [2 records]

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Record 1 2008-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Fuel Cells (Electr.)
DEF

A fuel cell component that allows hydrogen molecules to be extracted from hydrocarbon fuel via catalysis.

CONT

One method to obtain hydrogen for use in fuel cells is through on-board reforming of hydrocarbon or alcohol fuels. Reformers operate at high temperatures (450-750ºC) and require durable components made of materials that will not degrade in this operating environment.

OBS

There are two types of reformers : internal and external. With the external reformer, the fuel is reformed to hydrogen prior to entering a fuel cell stack. For internal reformer : some fuel cells operate at sufficiently high temperatures to be able to convert a hydrocarbon fuel to hydrogen within the fuel cell stack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Piles à combustible (Électricité)
DEF

Dispositif permettant de convertir un combustible (exemple : méthanol, méthane, essence) en hydrogène et CO2 [dans une voiture à hydrogène].

CONT

Le reformage, à bord des véhicules automobiles, de carburants hydrocarbonés ou à base d'alcool est l'une des façons d'obtenir l'hydrogène nécessaire aux piles à combustible. Les reformeurs fonctionnent à des températures élevées (450-750 °C) et nécessitent des composants durables, donc faits de matériaux qui ne se dégraderont pas dans ces conditions de fonctionnement.

OBS

Le reformateur peut être externe ou interne selon que la pile fonctionne ou pas, à une température assez élevée pour reformer le combustible.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fuel Cells (Electr.)
DEF

Output of a fuel processor. Such a gas stream will often contain hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

CONT

Until scientists solve these problems, most fuel-cell systems will rely on devices called fuel processors(or reformers) to convert hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, methanol and gasoline into a hydrogen-rich gas. Unfortunately, this processed(or reformed) gas...

Key term(s)
  • hydrogen rich fuel
  • hydrogen rich gas

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piles à combustible (Électricité)
DEF

Mélange gazeux riche en hydrogène.

Spanish

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