Testing of the Palladium Membrane Reactor and Potential Applications for Hydrogen Production
William Rhodes, Savannah River National Laboratory, Hydrogen Technology Section, Aiken, SC 29803 and Dave Howard, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC 29803

A Palladium Membrane Reactor (PMR) was tested at the Savannah River Site (SRS), as part of a collaborative effort between the SRS and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The PMR was developed at LANL as a simple and effective means for recovering hydrogen isotopes from fusion fuel impurities such as methane and water. PMR technology is also applicable to the reforming of JP-8 and diesel fuel, yielding sulfur-free hydrogen. This latter technology is actively being sought for many applications, such as a 10-kW fuel cell Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) powered by logistic fuel. Past accomplishments and future directions shall be discussed.

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The Preliminary Program for 2006 Spring National Meeting