The conceptual design of a bioethanol processor for fuel cell applications with heat
integration was analyzed via model-based optimization formulation. Basically, the system
consists of steam reforming of bioethanol and hydrogen purification process that are
coupled to a proton electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). The system was implemented
within General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS). The model simultaneously handles the
problem of optimal heat integration while performing the optimization of process flowsheet. A …