Progress in thermochemical hydrogen production with the copper–chlorine cycle. (25th May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Naterer, G.F.; Suppiah, S.; Stolberg, L.; Lewis, M.; Wang, Z.; Rosen, M.A.; Dincer, I.; Gabriel, K.; Odukoya, A.; Secnik, E.; Easton, E.B.; Papangelakis, V.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 40:Number 19(2015)
• Page Start: 6283
• Page End: 6295
• Publication Date: 2015-05-25
• Subjects: Thermochemical hydrogen production -- Copper–chlorine cycle -- Electrolysis -- Hydrolysis -- Thermolysis; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.02.124
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: Recent advances are reported by an international team on research and development of the copper chlorine (Cu–Cl) cycle for thermochemical hydrogen production. New experimental and numerical results are given for several processes of the cycle. Experimental results for CuCl/HCl electrolysis and integration of unit operations in the Cu–Cl cycle are presented. A new solubility model for the CuCl–CuCl2 –HCl–H2 O quaternary system is presented, which optimizes the cupric chloride selective precipitation prior to the hydrolysis reactor. Also, recent progress on photo-electrochemical cell development for enhancement of the electrolysis process is reported along with its integration with a concentrated solar radiation system. Highlights: New solubility model developed for CuCl–CuCl2 –HCl–H2 O quaternary system. New integrated process for-electrochemical H2 production to enhance electrolysis. New correlation developed for dissolution of solid CuCl in HCl. New model for bubble transport in vertical columns of multiphase flow.