Geometric Optimization of Hydrolysis Reactors to Enhance MgH2 Hydrolysis Performance

Magnesium hydride (MgH2) is considered as one of the most potential hydrogen storage materials. However, limited by hydrolysis kinetics, the controllability and sustainability of MgH2 hydrolysis are poor. In view of this, a porous filter element is employed and optimized to improve the MgH2 hydrolysis performance. The effects of different structural parameters, operating parameters, and physical parameters on MgH2 hydrolysis performance were investigated. The controllable and continuous MgH2 hydrolysis was achieved by using the porous filter element with an appropriate overflow weir. The research in this paper can provide a reference for the continuous MgH2 hydrolysis.