• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.12-19
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• 2013

A gasification process with pre-combustion $CO_2$ capture process, which converts coal into environment-friendly synthetic gas, might be promising option for sustainable energy conversion. In the coal gasification for power generation, coal is converted into $H_2$, CO and $CO_2$. To reduce the cost of $CO_2$ capture and to maximize hydrogen production, the removal of CO and the additional production of hydrogen might be needed. In this study, a 2l/min water gas shift system for a coal gasifier has been studied. To control the concentration of major components such as $H_2$, CO, and $CO_2$, MFCs were used in experimental apparatus. The gas concentration in these experiments was equal with syngas concentration from dry coal gasifiers ($H_2$: 25-35, CO: 60-65, $CO_2$: 5-15 vol%). The operation conditions of the WGS system were $200-400^{\circ}C$, 1-10bar. Steam/Carbon ratios were between 2.0 and 5.0. The commercial catalysts were used in the high temperature shift reactor and the low temperature shift reactor. As steam/carbon ratio increased, the conversion (1-$CO_{out}/CO_{in}$) increased from 93% to 97% at the condition of CO: 65, $H_2$: 30, $CO_2$: 5%. However the conversion decreased with increasing of gas flow and temperature. The gas concentration from LTS was $H_2$: 54.7-60.0, $CO_2$: 38.8-44.9, CO: 0.3-1%.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제12권9호
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• pp.997-1004
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• 2003

The objective of this research was to test whether, under controlled laboratory conditions, hybrid SNCR/SCR process improves N $O_{x}$ removal efficiency in comparison with the SNCR only. The hybrid process is a combination of a redesigned existing SNCR with a new downstream SCR. N $O_{x}$ reduction experiments using a hybrid SNCR/SCR process have been conducted in simple NO/N $H_3$/ $O_2$ gas mixtures. Total gas flow rate was kept constant 4 liter/min throughout the SNCR and SCR reactors, where initial N $O_{x}$ concentration was 500 ppm in the presence of 5% or 15% $O_2$. Commercial catalysts, $V_2$ $O_{5}$ -W $O_3$-S $O_4$/Ti $O_2$, were used for SCR N $O_{x}$ reduction. The residence time and space velocity were around 1.67 seconds and 2,400 $h^{-1}$ or 6000 $h^{-1}$ in SNCR and SCR reactors, respectively. N $O_{x}$ reduction of the hybrid system was always higher than could be achieved by SNCR alone at a given value of N $H_{3SLIP}$. Optimization of the hybrid system performance requires maximizing N $O_{x}$ removal in the SNCR process. An analysis based on the hybrid system performance in this lab-scale work indicates that a equipment with N $O_{xi}$ =500 ppm will achieve a total N $O_{x}$ removal of about 90 percent with N $H_{3SLIP}$ $\leq$ 5 ppm only if the SNCR N $O_{x}$ reduction is at least 60 percent. A hybrid SNCR/SCR process has shown about 26∼37% more N $O_{x}$ reduction than a SNCR unit process in which a lower temperature of 85$0^{\circ}C$ turned out to be more effective.be more effective.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제38권12호
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• pp.1017-1026
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• 2014

Urea-SCR 머플러 시스템 입구와 촉매 전단에 설치된 다공튜브는 우레아 수용액 분무의 균일분포, SCR 촉매 활용도 증대 및 암모니아 슬립을 방지하기 위해 사용되고 있다. 다공튜브의 오리피스 면적비 변화가 머플러 챔버 내부유동 특성에 끼치는 영향이 상용 소프트웨어를 이용하여 해석적으로 조사되었다. 다공튜브 오리피스 면적비 변화는 촉매 전단에 설치된 챔버 내부의 벌크 선회유동 형성과 촉매 전단 속도분포의 균일도 지수에 큰 영향을 끼침을 보였다. 해석결과를 검증하기 위해 엔진실험이 ESC 및 ETC 모드에서 수행되었다. 엔진 실험결과 다공튜브 길이방향으로 보다 많은 유량이 흐르는 모델이 가장 높은 NOx 저감 효율을 나타냈으며, 이것은 높은 균일도지수 및 강한 선회유동을 나타내는 해석 결과와 일치됨을 알 수 있었다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.49-68
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• 2008

The purpose of this paper is to extensively review the condition monitoring (CM) techniques using empirical models in an effort to reduce or eliminate unexpected downtimes in general industry, and to illustrate the feasibility of applying them to the nuclear industry. CM provides on-time warnings of system states to enable the optimal scheduling of maintenance and, ultimately, plant uptime is maximized. Currently, most maintenance processes tend to be either reactive, or part of scheduled, or preventive maintenance. Such maintenance is being increasingly reported as a poor practice for two reasons: first, the component does not necessarily require maintenance, thus the maintenance cost is wasted, and secondly, failure catalysts are introduced into properly working components, which is worse. This paper first summarizes the technical aspects of CM including state estimation and state monitoring. The mathematical background of CM is mature enough even for commercial use in the nuclear industry. Considering the current computational capabilities of CM, its application is not limited by technical difficulties, but by a lack of desire on the part of industry to implement it. For practical applications in the nuclear industry, it may be more important to clarify and quantify the negative impact of unexpected outcomes or failures in CM than it is to investigate its advantages. In other words, while issues regarding accuracy have been targeted to date, the concerns regarding robustness should now be concentrated on. Standardizing the anticipated failures and the possibly harsh operating conditions, and then evaluating the impact of the proposed CM under those conditions may be necessary. In order to make the CM techniques practical for the nuclear industry in the future, it is recommended that a prototype CM system be applied to a secondary system in which most of the components are non-safety grade. Recently, many activities to enhance the safety and efficiency of the secondary system have been encouraged. With the application of CM to nuclear power plants, it is expected to increase profit while addressing safety and economic issues.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.565-574
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• 2019

Fischer-Tropsch 합성공정은 합성가스로부터 탄화수소를 합성하는 대표적인 방법이며, 주로 철(Fe)계와 코발트(Co)계 촉매로 알려져 있다. 현재 생성물에 따라 일부 기술(CTL, GTL 등)은 상용 규모로 운전되고 있으나, 경질탄화수소와 중간유분을 직접 생산하는 연구는 아직 상용화되지는 않았다. 그러므로, 본 연구에서는 국내에서 현재까지 경질탄화수소와 중간유분을 직접 생산하기 위한 연구들을 정리하였으며, 촉매의 제조법, 조촉매 첨가, 제올라이트의 조합과 같은 영향이 생성물의 선택도에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2019

The catalytic activity of Ni-0.2%YSZ (Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia) with different promoters was evaluated for $CO_2$ methanation. The catalysts were weighed for mixing and they were dried at $110^{\circ}C$ for molding into disks. The concentration of $CO_2$ and $CH_4$ for conducting of $CO_2$ methanation were analyzed by gas chromatography and the physical characteristics of the disk-type catalyst formed were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive x-ray spectrometer. The addition of $CeO_2$ as a promoter for Ni-0.2%YSZ (denoted as Ni-5%Ce-0.2%YSZ) resulted in the highest $CO_2$ methanation. It also showed catalytic activity at a low temperature($200^{\circ}C$). Following this, $ZrO_2$, $SiO_2$, $Al_2O_3$ and $TiO_2$ were added to Ni-5%Ce-0.2%YSZ to compare the $CO_2$ methanation, and the highest efficiency was found for. Ni-1%Ti-5%Ce-0.2%YSZ Then, the concentration of Ti was increased to 10% and the catalytic activity was estimated using seven different types of commercial $TiO_2$. In conclusion, ST-01 $TiO_2$ showed the highest efficiency for $CO_2$ methanation.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.67-95
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• 2024

Direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) have gained much attention as promising energy conversion devices due to their ability to utilize alcohol as a fuel source. In this regard, Molybdenum-based electrocatalysts (Mo-ECs) have emerged as a substitution for expensive Pt and Ru-based co-catalyst electrode materials in DAFCs, owing to their unique electrochemical properties useful for alcohol oxidation. The catalytic activity of Mo-ECs displays an increase in alcohol oxidation current density by several folds to 1000-2000 mA mg_Pt^-1, compared to commercial Pt and PtRu catalysts of 10-100 mA mg_Pt^-1. In addition, the methanol oxidation peak and onset potential have been significantly reduced by 100-200 mV and 0.5-0.6 V, respectively. The performance of Mo-ECs in both acidic and alkaline media has shown the potential to significantly reduce the Pt loading. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the bifunctional mechanism involved in the oxidation of alcohols and factors affecting the electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohol, such as synthesis method, structural properties, and catalytic support materials. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects of Mo-ECs for DAFCs anode materials are discussed. This in-depth review serves as valuable insight toward enhancing the performance and efficiency of DAFC by employing Mo-ECs.

• 청정기술
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2016

상용 발전소에서 LNG를 제외한 대부분의 연료 연소시 SO₂의 배출은 필연적이며, 이는 NOx 저감용 SCR촉매의 내구성에 영향을 미치므로 저온영역에서 SO₂에 대한 내구성과 NOx 저감 성능이 우수한 SCR촉매 개발을 목적으로 Sb₂O₃의 함침량을 달리하여 metal foam 지지체에 코팅하여 촉매를 제조하였다. 실험실 규모의 상압반응기를 이용하여 NOx 저감 성능 시험을 수행하였고, 제조된 촉매의 특성은 Porosimeter, BET, SEM (scanning electron microscope), EDX (energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) 기기를 이용하여 분석하였다. 촉매의 특성분석결과 비표면적은 Sb₂O₃의 함침량에 따라 증가하였고, NOx 전환활성 효율은 Sb₂O₃를 2 wt% 함침한 촉매가 가장 우수한 것으로 측정되었다. 또한 Sb₂O₃를 첨가한 촉매는 SO₂에 장시간 노출 시켰을 경우에도 NOx 전환활성 효율이 유지되는 것으로 나타났고, 활성온도영역과 SO₂의 존재 유무에 따라 Sb₂O₃ 함량을 조절함으로써 효율적인 촉매의 제조가 가능함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 청정기술
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.134-144
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• 2024

본 연구는 7대 온실가스 중 하나인 HFC-134a를 효과적으로 분해하기 위한 촉매로써 산업 부산물인 red mud를 상업적으로 사용하기 위한 기계적 안정성 향상에 관한 것이다. 알루미늄 공정에서 배출한 산업용 폐기물인 red mud는 분쇄-분취-압축-성형-소성 공정으로 HFC-134a 분해가 가능한 촉매 제조가 가능하였는데, 소성을 통해 촉매 성능 향상 및 기계적 안정성을 확보할 수 있었다. 최적의 열처리 조건을 확인하기 위하여, 펠렛형태로 압축성형한 red mud는 머플퍼니스를 이용하여 300, 600, 800 ℃에서 5시간 소성하여 촉매성능 및 기계적 안정성을 확인하였는데, 기계적 안정성은 증류수에 촉매를 담근 후 초음파 처리 전후 무게 손실률로 확인하였다. 열처리에 따른 촉매성능 및 기계적 안정성을 확인한 결과 800 ℃에서 소성한 촉매(RM 800)가 기계적 안정성은 물론 촉매활성 또한 가장 우수하였다. RM 800 촉매를 사용한 촉매 성능 및 100시간 동안 수행한 내구성 측정 결과 650 ℃에서 1 mol% HFC-134a를 99% 이상 분해하였고, 내구성 측정 기간동안 촉매성능 저하는 관찰할 수 없었다. XRD 분석 결과 800도 소성 후 Ca, Si, 및 Al의 상호작용으로 인해 기계적 강도와 활성 향상에 영향을 미치는 트라이 칼슘알루미네이트와 게레나이트 결정상이 나타났다. 내구성을 측정한 촉매 SEM/EDS 분석 결과 RM 800 촉매는 HFC-134a 분해로 인한 활성물질 저감 및 형상변화가 나타나지 않았다. 본 연구를 통해 산업폐기물인 red mud는 경제성이 매우 높고 분해효율 및 기계적 안정성 또한 매우 높아 폐냉매 처리를 위한 촉매로써 상용화가 가능할 것으로 기대한다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.646-650
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• 2009

폐기물가스화시 발생하는 탄화수소계 가스를 촉매개질하면 $CO_2$ 및 $H_2$로 전환되는데, 이때 잔류 $CO_2$를 선택적으로 흡착/제거하여 순수한 $H_2$를 생산하고자 하였다. $CO_2$ 제거를 위한 흡착제의 성능을 최적화하기 위해 $Na_2CO_3$를 나노기공성 알루미나에 담지시켰으며, 상용 알루미나(데구사)와의 성능을 비교하였다. 나노기공성 흡착제의 경우 상용화알루미나로 제조한 흡착제보다 균일한 기공 및 넓은 표면적을 가짐을 확인하였다. $Na_2CO_3$ 함량증가에 따라 $CO_2$ 흡착량은 증가하여, $Na_2CO_3$ 단위질량당 최대흡착량은 $20^{\circ}C$에서 20 wt%일 때 얻을 수 있었다. 담지량이 20 wt% 이상일 때는 잔류 $Na_2CO_3$가 알루미나 표면에 도포됨에 따라 기공부피가 감소하였다. 또한 흡착이 완료된 흡착제는 열처리를 통한 재생이 가능하였다.