Abstract:

This article introduces the reaction principle of steam reforming for hydrogen production and calculates the energy consumption and carbon emissions of a unit currently in operation. Based on the analysis of the carbon emissions and energy consumption reduction of the unit, several energy-saving and carbon reduction methods are proposed. Some suggestions are put forward through comparison for revamping the existing hydrogen plants, in order to achieve the goal of energy conservation and carbon reduction.

Key words: steam reforming for hydrogen production, energy consumption, carbon emission