Hydrogen production by heat utilization of high temperature gas cooled reactor

Kubo, Shinji  ; Hishida, Makoto*

This article reports overview of various hydrogen production process which utilize heat supplied by the high temperature gas cooled reactors. Brief description for the thermochemical water splitting IS process, the hybrid-sulfur process, UT-3 process, the methane steam reforming process and the high temperature steam electrolysis were summarized. Research trends and a framework of international corporation in this field were introduced.