a process for supplementing steam reformation with hydrogen , oxygen and heat from dissociation of hydrogen peroxide . steam reforming suffers from starting the overall system in an endothermic manner which leads to long start times and limited turndown capability in delivering high quality hydrogen . using a material such as hydrogen peroxide in a controlled manner allows for instant generation of oxygen - enriched steam , an essential state in reforming hydrocarbons . it additionally , offers the opportunity to relieve parasitic power requirements associated with compressing air to reach the o 2 density required for the reforming process and eliminates , or minimizes post process cleanup of nitrogen - oxides .