Measurement of internal temperature, flow and pressure in micro-methanol-reformer using multifunction micro-sensors

Methanol has many advantages, such as safe for storage and transportation and low reforming temperature. Methanol can be use to provide hydrogen for fuel cell. In this research, the multifunction micro-sensors are integrated using the micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology for the in-situ monitoring of temperature, flow and pressure within micro reformer. The multifunction micro-sensors are embedded inside the micro reformer successfully and the calibration curves of micro temperature, flow and pressure sensors are finished. In the future, the further temperature, flow and pressure data obtained demonstrate that operation occurred in the micro reformer.