The water gas shift reaction (WGS) is a common catalytic reaction with many commercial applications. Extensive literature research was conducted to gain an understanding of the reaction itself, various catalysts used in the reaction, and the kinetic model of the reaction so that eventually low temperature shift catalysts may be rationally designed for fuel cell applications. Experimental data was obtained over three catalysts: Cu/Zn/AI0, Fe0/C0-CuO, and Pt/AI0. Finally, the experimental data was compared with theoretical predictions from the WPI microkinetic model, developed by the Datta Research Group.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Schmeer, Justin Stephen
• Lucas, Matthew John
• McCue, Matthew John

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D287M

Advisor

• Datta, Ravindra
• Fishtik, Ilie

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright