Steam Reforming of Methane to Hydrogen:
1, CH4 (16 tons) + H2O (18 tons)+ Heat ( X Tons CH4)& Catalyst ----> CO2 (44 Tons!!) + 3 H2 (6 Tons)
2, 3 H2 (6 Tons) + 1.5 O2 (48 Tons) ----> 3 H2O (54 Tons) + 672 Million Btus Minus The Input Energy.
Direct Burning of Liquid Methane in a car or Jet Engine:
CH4 (16 Tons) + (Air 32 tons of Oxygen O2) ----> CO2 (44 Tons!!) + 2 H2O (36 Tons) + 736 Million BTUs
Conclusion:
It is more practical to burn/transport Liquid Methane. :-)
DOE - Fossil Energy DOEs Hydrogen from Natural Gas RD Program.url
Description: DOE - Fossil Energy DOEs Hydrogen from Natural Gas RD Program.url
