Heat transfer analysis of H-type finned tube embedded in packed bed for gasification to produce hydrogen

Abstract Gasification for hydrogen production by the H-type finned tube embedded in the packed bed is considered to be more economical. Based on the thermal flow reversal reactor, the heat transfer characteristics of H-type finned tube embedded on the both sides of high-temperature zone of the packed bed under the quasi-steady were researched. The contribution of radiation heat transfer rate on the H-type finned tube is about 60.5% at most and radiation mainly occurs on the central tube. Within the range of inlet temperature and Re, the fin-assisted degree is both decreased gradually and the maximum is 48.9%. When the temperature is above 906 K or within the range of Re, the heat transfer rate of the fin is mainly from the radiation heat transfer rate. Under the condition of high inlet temperature and high Re, the fin-assisted degree is minimum, which indicates the operation stability of the H-type finned tube is better.