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What is typical specific natural gas consumption [(NG Feed+ NG Fuel)/Hydrogen; wt basis] for hydrogen generation unit?
 
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12/11/2014 A: Ralph Ragsdale, Ragsdale Refining Courses, ralph.ragsdale@att.net
From my course manual:
Typical Utilities 57
Table 3.18
Utility Units per Mscf H2
Max Stm Export Min Stm Export No Stm Export
Feed, MM Btu LHV 0.330 0.330 0.330
Fuel, MM Btu LHV 0.110 0.060 0.060
Feed and fuel, MM Btu LHV 0.440 0.390 0.390
Export Steam, lbs. 75 30 0
Power, KWH 0.5 0.6 0.6
BFW makeup, lbs. 115 70 40
Cooling water, gals. 10 15 20
1 Source: Confederation of Indian Industry, CII Energy Bulletin on Reformers (undated).