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Aluminum Steam Oxidation in the Framework of Long‐Term Energy Storage: Experimental Analysis of the Reaction Parameters Effect on Metal Conversion Rate

Barelli, Linda; Trombetti, Lorenzo; Di Michele, Alessandro; Gammaitoni, Luca; Asenbauer, Jakob 1; Passerini, Stefano 1
1 Helmholtz-Institut Ulm (HIU), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Abstract:

Aluminum is a promising material as an alternative green energy carrier thanks to its very high volumetric energy density and full recyclability. Aluminum oxidation with steam in the temperature range of 600–900 °C is investigated as an innovative and promising methodology for aluminum conversion resulting in hydrogen and heat production. Reaction times, hydrogen production rate and yield are assessed varying operational parameters such as temperature, steam to aluminum ratio, and gas hourly space velocity within the reactor. The conversion yield of aluminum is assessed at 73.13% at 900 °C and ambient pressure, with reaction times comparable with the one reported in the literature for water oxidation in batch-pressurized reactors. Moreover, over 750 °C, alumina is produced in microparticles, allowing reactor operating times up to 1 h without incurring in the clogging effect. The obtained results are promising for the continuous operating condition of a future full-scale reactor.


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DOI: 10.5445/IR/1000149494
Veröffentlicht am 10.08.2022
Originalveröffentlichung
DOI: 10.1002/ente.202200441
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Zitationen: 5
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Zugehörige Institution(en) am KIT Helmholtz-Institut Ulm (HIU)
Publikationstyp Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Publikationsjahr 2022
Sprache Englisch
Identifikator ISSN: 2194-4288, 2194-4296
KITopen-ID: 1000149494
HGF-Programm 38.02.01 (POF IV, LK 01) Fundamentals and Materials
Erschienen in Energy Technology
Verlag Wiley-VCH Verlag
Band 10
Heft 9
Seiten Art.-Nr.: 2200441
Vorab online veröffentlicht am 22.07.2022
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