1. Introduction and Outline.

2. Fundamentals.

2.1. Common Fossil Fuels.

2.2. Basic Definitions, Calculations and Legislation.

2.3. The Various Types of Fuel Cells and the Requirements of the Fuel Processor.

3. The Chemistry of Fuel Processing.

3.1. Steam Reforming.

3.2. Partial Oxidation.

3.3. Oxidative Steam Reforming or Autothermal Reforming.

3.4. Catalytic Cracking of Hydrocarbons.

3.5. Pre-reforming of Higher Hydrocarbons.

3.6. Homogeneous Plasma reforming of Higher Hydrocarbons.

3.7. Aqueous Reforming of Bio-Fuels.

3.8. Processing of Alternative Fuels.

3.9. Desulfurisation.

3.10. Carbon Monoxide Clean-Up.

3.11. Catalytic Combustion.

3.12. Coke Formation on Metal Surfaces.

4. Catalyst Technology for Distributed Fuel Processing Applications.

4.1. A Brief Introduction to Catalyst Technology and Evaluation.

4.2. Reforming Catalysts.

4.3. Catalysts for Hydrogen Generation from Alternative Fuels.

4.4. Desulfurisation Catalysts/Adsorbents.

4.5. Carbon Monoxide Clean-Up Catalysts.

4.6. Combustion Catalysts.

5. Fuel Processor Design Concepts.

5.1. Design of the Refomring Process.

5.2. Design of the Carbon Monoxide Clean-Up Devices.

5.3. Aspects of Catalytic Combustion.

5.4. Design of the Overall Fuel Processor.

5.5. Comparison with Conventional Energy Supply Systems.

6. Types of Fuel Processing Reactors.

6.1. Fixed-Bed Reactors.

6.2. Monolithic Reactors.

6.3. Plate Heat-Exchanger Reactors.

7. Application of Fuel Processing Reactors.

7.1. Reforming Reactors.

7.2. Water-Gas Shift Reactors.

7.3. Catalytic Carbon Monoxide Fine Clean-Up.

7.4. Membrane Separation Devices.

7.5. Catalytic Burners.

8. Balance-of-Plant Components.

8.1. Heat-Exchangers.

8.2. Liquid Pumps.

8.3. Blowers and Compressors.

8.4. Feed Injection System.

8.5. Insulation Materials.

9. Complete Fuel Processor Systems.

9.1. Methanol Fuel Processors.

9.2. Ethanol Fuel Processors.

9.3. Natural Gas Fuel Processors.

9.4. Fuel Processors for LPG.

9.5. Gasoline Fuel Processors.

9.6. Diesel and Kerosine Fuel Processors.

9.7. Multi-Fuel Processors.

9.8. Fuel Processors Based on Alternative Fuels.

10. Introduction of Fuel Processors Into the Market Place - Cost and Production Issues.

10.1. Factors Affecting the Cost of Fuel Processors.

10.2. Production Techniques for Fuel Processors.

References.

Index.