Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of hydrogenating carbon monoxide. The method comprises providing a catalyst, passing a feed stream of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases through the catalyst and heating the catalyst. The invention provides the ability to hydrogenate carbon monoxide with low contact times, good conversion rates and low methane selectivities. In a preferred method, the catalyst comprises a Fischer-Tropsch catalytic metal.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the steam reforming of a hydrocarbon, comprising: passing a feed stream comprising hydrocarbon gas and steam into at least one reaction chamber; said reaction chamber comprising a catalyst that catalyzes the reaction of said hydrocarbon gas and steam to produce a gaseous mixture comprising at least carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas; wherein the contact time of the reactant with the catalyst is less than 0.3 seconds; transferring heat from at least one heat exchanger into the at least one reaction chamber; and producing more than 0.01 SLPM of hydrogen gas per cubic centimeter of reactor volume, where reactor volume is defined as the sum of the volume of the reaction chamber(s) and heat exchange chamber(s) including the volume of chamber walls.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of hydrogenating carbon monoxide. The method comprises providing a catalyst, passing a feed stream of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases through the catalyst and heating the catalyst. The invention provides the ability to hydrogenate carbon monoxide with low contact times, good conversion rates and low methane selectivities. In a preferred method, the catalyst comprises a Fischer-Tropsch catalytic metal.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for making N-methylpyrrolidine and analogous compounds via hydrogenation. Novel catalysts for this process, and novel conditions/yields are also described. Other process improvements may include extraction and hydrolysis steps. Some preferred reactions take place in the aqueous phase. Starting materials for making N-methylpyrmlidine may include succinic acid. N-methylsuccinimide, and their analogs.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the steam reforming of a hydrocarbon, comprising: passing a feed stream comprising hydrocarbon gas and steam into at least one reaction chamber; said reaction chamber comprising a catalyst that catalyzes the reaction of said hydrocarbon gas and steam to produce a gaseous mixture comprising at least carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas; wherein the contact time of the reactant with the catalyst is less than 0.3 seconds; transferring heat from at least one heat exchanger into the at least one reaction chamber; and producing more than 0.01 SLPM of hydrogen gas per cubic centimeter of reactor volume, where reactor volume is defined as the sum of the volume of the reaction chamber(s) and heat exchange chamber(s) including the volume of chamber walls.
Abstract:
Methods of synthesising C 2 + oxygenates from hydrogen and C 1 + oxygenate using Fisher-Tropsch catalysts are described. The catalysts are 100µm or less and may be formed from Rh or Pd containing composition subject to a RedOx reaction.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of hydrogenating carbon monoxide. The method comprises providing a catalyst, passing a feed stream of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases through the catalyst and heating the catalyst. The invention provides the ability to hydrogenate carbon monoxide with low contact times, good conversion rates and low methane selectivities. In a preferred method, the catalyst comprises a Fischer-Tropsch catalytic metal.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for thermal chemical reactions. The method and apparatus can provide an enhanced reaction rates for thermal chemical reactions. A microchannel apparatus comprising: a header; at least two flow microchannels, at least two orifices; wherein an orifice connects said header with each flow microchannel; and wherein the ratio of the cross-sectional area of each of said at least two orifices to the cross-sectional area of the flow microchannels connected to said orifices is between 0.0005 and 0.1.