Abstract:
An apparatus and system for the dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and hydrogen through the use of a catalytic ceramic membrane having selective permeability, thus permitting separation of hydrogen from the reaction zone which causes further dehydrogenation of ethane, the catalytic ceramic membrane being in a cylindrical form which has been treated to have a metallic catalyst of suitable metal, such as platinum, palladium or chromium, deposited on the surface adjacent to the reaction zone. The catalytic ceramic membrane tube is enclosed within an alloy tube of suitable composition to permit heating to the temperature range of 300.degree. to 650.degree. C. The annulus surrounding the ceramic membrane tube may be filled with a pelleted catalyst, thus causing the dehydrogenation reaction to take place within this annular zone, but which will be accelerated by the permeation of hydrogen out of the zone through the ceramic catalytic membrane. The reactor is connected to a recovery system which permits separation of pure ethylene and unconverted ethane. A steady stream of H.sub.2 O or argon continuously sweeps away the H.sub.2 coming out through the selective membrane, thereby further facilitating the conversion process.
Abstract:
A method for lining a porous tube (5) with a film (11) of SiO.sub.2 is described. The treated tube may be used to separate hydrogen from reaction mixtures such as those resulting from the water-gas shift reaction or the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen sulfide.
Abstract:
A ceramic sponge made from plastic is described. Because of the ease of cutting the plastic in various shapes before converting to ceramic several unique applications are possible. In case of a column packing better contact between liquid and gas is made. For an auto catalytic converter better contact between gas and catalyst is realized. By cutting in other ways a filter to remove solids is made, permitting longer use before clogging, also a scrubber to remove particulates. A rotary ceramic filter is described; it is also a composite of fibers and ceramic which retains small particulates without excessive pressure drop upon passage of fluid through the filter. An acid resistant collector plate for an electrostatic precipitation is described.
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for producing methane by reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen, the improvement comprising feeding a gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide into at least one tubular reactor containing a helical, nickel-containing catalyst (turbulator) are disclosed. The catalyst defines a spiral-shaped path for the gas. The exterior of the reaction tube is cooled to remove the heat of reaction. Preferably, additional heat of reaction is removed by passing a cooling medium through the center of the turbulator catalyst.
Abstract:
At least one fluid medium is passed in uniflow relation through one or more filler elements comprising layers which contact one another and bound flow channels, the longitudinal axes of the flow channels in each layer extending substantially parallel to one another at least in groups, the longitudinal axes of the flow channels in adjacent layers being inclined relatively to one another, the flow channels of at least any two adjacent layers being at least partly open towards one another.
Abstract:
A gas analysis system and method with a spectrometer, such as a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, utilizing a reactor, such as a catalytic reactor, for providing reference spectra.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to systems and methods that include using a plurality of reactors for the conversion of a stream of ammonia (NH3) to hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2). The stream of ammonia is heated prior to introduction into each reactor. The reactors can be adiabatically operated.
Abstract:
A reactor system for carrying out steam reforming of a feed gas comprising hydrocarbons, including: a structured catalyst arranged for catalyzing steam reforming of a feed gas including hydrocarbons, the structured catalyst including a macroscopic structure of electrically conductive material, the macroscopic structure supporting a ceramic coating, wherein the ceramic coating supports a catalytically active material; a pressure shell housing the structured catalyst; heat insulation layer between the structured catalyst and the pressure shell; at least two conductors electrically connected to the macroscopic structure and to an electrical power supply placed outside the pressure shell, wherein the electrical power supply is dimensioned to heat at least part of the structured catalyst to a temperature of at least 500° C. by passing an electrical current through the macroscopic structure. Also, a process for steam reforming of a feed gas comprising hydrocarbons.