Abstract: In order to quantitatively analyze the performance of the helium-heated reformer used in steam methane reforming hydrogen production system connected with high temperature gas cooled reactor, a dynamic model has been set up based on one-dimension quasi-homogeneous phase model. And a computer program is developed. Model verification is performed under steady state using test results of Japan Atomic Energy Institute. The steady state calculation results fit well with the experiment results. Reaction velocity is not the main factor influencing the performance. Reformer tube with finned central tube improves the performance remarkably comparing with smooth central tube.