Dynamic Process Model Data for Hydrogen Production from Biogas

A dynamic, plant-wide process model of a biogas steam reforming plant was developed and validated with experimental data from a pilot plant. The model, created by Edwin Hirtreiter, accurately predicts steady-state operating points and captures dynamic responses like temperature overshoots in the catalyst bed. The dataset, last updated in April 2026, contains the simulation results and validation data.

Use Cases

• Validate steam reforming reactor models against experimental data on catalyst bed temperature overshoots.
• Simulate dynamic plant responses, such as during load reductions, using the provided model parameters.
• Determine maximum load change rates for biogas-to-hydrogen plants by analyzing step test results.
• Calibrate UniSim Design process models for biogas reforming using the steady-state operating point data.

Strengths

• Model validated under both steady-state and dynamic conditions with experimental pilot plant data.
• Dataset includes precise capture of specific phenomena like temporary temperature overshoots in the catalyst bed.

Limitations

• Dataset size is small at 2.6 MB, indicating limited scope or number of simulation runs.
• Specific row count, column names, and sample data are unavailable, limiting direct analysis.
• License is CC-BY-NC-4.0, restricting commercial use.

Provenance

Source

Edwin Hirtreiter via figshare.

Collection Method

Developed via dynamic modeling in UniSim Design and validated with experimental data from a pilot plant measurement campaign.

Freshness

Last updated April 2026, indicating a forward-looking or recently maintained model.