Multi-objective Optimization of Mixed Membrane Reactors for Autothermal Reforming of Methane

Hsuan Chang This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.¹, Yih-Hung Chen¹, Yun-Tsz Chen¹ and Chii-Dong Ho¹

¹Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan 251, R.O.C.

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