A Review: Technologies for CO2 Capture in Hydrogen Production ‎from Natural Gas Steam Reforming with Membrane Systems

Abstract

 Hydrogen is produced by several sources, particularly natural gas. Hydrogen production from methane steam reforming via a membrane reactor with CO₂ capture is a unique method for simultaneously producing and purifying hydrogen and obtaining clean fuel. Methane steam reforming occupies 50% of hydrogen production in the world. CO₂ capture can be divided into three fundamental types: post-, pre-, and oxy-combustion capture. However, carbon capture technologies include adsorption, absorption, membranes, cryogenic/low-temperature separation, or chemical looping combustion. MATLAB, COMSOL, Aspen Plus, and ANSYS These programs solve the governing equations for a sorbent-enhanced membrane reactor. These equations are continuity, mass, and heat transfer. We reviewed the technologies for CO₂ capture related to hydrogen production, containing the types of hydrocarbon input, methods for production, catalyst types, CO₂ capture materials, and operation conditions. Also, we summarized the technologies for CO₂ capture studies in hydrogen production from natural gas steam reforming with membrane systems.