Design, optimization and application of reformer in a marine natural gas engine: A numerical and experimental study.

In the present study, the models of flow, heat transfer and reforming of 2-D single reforming tube and 3-D reformer core inside the reformer were implemented by CFD. The models were evaluated by comparison of simulations with data derived from a catalytic packed-bed reactor. In addition, a NG engine-reformer experimental system was established.