Steam methane reforming (SMR) is a leading method of hydrogen (H2) production, but it typically releases large amounts of CO2. Sorbent-enhanced SMR (SE-SMR) integrates carbon capture directly into the reforming process, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by using a solid sorbent to absorb CO2.

In this application model, Barracuda Virtual Reactor is used to simulate SE-SMR in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor, providing an accurate representation of how H2 is produced while CO2 is absorbed. By comparing SE-SMR to traditional SMR, Barracuda shows how sorbent-based CO2 capture can make hydrogen production more sustainable.

With features like compressible isothermal flow and integrated chemistry for gas-solid reactions, Barracuda helps industries model complex reactor processes, optimize operations, and reduce emissions, supporting the global shift toward cleaner energy solutions.