Logistic Fuel Desulfurization and Waterless Reforming System for Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Units

The objective of this program is to develop and demonstrate an advanced logistic fuel processing system that utilizes a novel regenerable desulfurization absorbent. The sulfur absorbent will operate efficiently at ambient pressure and be readily regenerable through exposure to air. The proposed fuel processor will integrate the desulfurization technology with a reformer capable of operation in partial oxidation and autothermal reforming modes and an efficient water recovery subsystem and be capable of startup in less than thirty minutes. Integration with a solid oxide fuel cell will yield a power generation system that is compact, reliable, quiet and efficient.