Title : The development of micro-fuel processor using low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC)
Authors: Yeena Shin, Okyoun Kim, Jong-Chul Hong, Jeong-Hoon Oh, Woo-Jae Kim, Seungjoo Haam and Chan-Hwa Chung

Journal : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Vol/No/Page : 31/13/1925-1933
DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2006.02.028

Abstract :
A micro-fuel processor system integrating steam reformer and partial oxidation reactor was manufactured using low temperature
co-fired ceramic (LTCC). A CuO/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst and Pt-based catalyst prepared by wet impregnation were used for steam
reforming and partial oxidation, respectively. The performance of the LTCC micro-fuel processor was measured at various
operating conditions such as the effect of the ratio of the feed flow rate, the ratio of H2O/CH3OH and the operating temperature
on the LTCC reformer and the CO clean-up system. The hydrogen concentration and the methanol conversion were high and
stable as a durable micro-fuel processor from the feasibility test which was operated continuously for 12 h. The product gas was
composed of 75% hydrogen, 25% carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide (< 50 ppm) at 260 ◦C, respectively.