Dynamic Model Data for Hydrogen Production from Biogas Steam Reforming

A 6.1 MB dataset contains simulation and validation data for a dynamic, plant-wide process model of a biogas steam reforming plant. The model, developed by Edwin Hirtreiter in UniSim Design, was validated against experimental data from a pilot plant measurement campaign. It accurately predicts steady-state operating points and captures dynamic responses like temperature overshoots in the catalyst bed.

Use Cases

• Validate dynamic process model predictions for catalyst bed temperature overshoots against experimental step test data.
• Analyze steady-state operating points for a biogas steam reforming reactor under various load conditions.
• Determine maximum load change rates using model-simulated responses to load reductions.
• Benchmark UniSim Design simulation outputs for hydrogen production from biogas against pilot plant experimental data.

Strengths

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

Limitations

• Small dataset scale at 6.1 MB, suggesting limited row count or feature breadth.
• Specific column names, row counts, and sample data are unavailable for inspection.
• License is CC-BY-NC-4.0, restricting commercial use.

Provenance

Source

Edwin Hirtreiter via figshare.

Collection Method

Data generated from a UniSim Design process model validated with experimental data from a pilot plant measurement campaign.

Freshness

Last updated April 3, 2026.