Abstract:
Controlled pore structure catalysts are disclosed that are active for catalyzing the partial oxidation of methane to CO and H2 and, advantageously, are capable of initiating the reaction without the need for an additional ignition source. A preferred catalyst comprises rhodium and samarium supported on an alumina or modified alumina support having certain surface area, pore volume, pore size and metal dispersion characteristics that permit light-off of the reaction at temperatures below 500null C. and with little or no use of an ignition agent. A method of partially oxidizing a light hydrocarbon to form synthesis gas, and a method of enhancing low-temperature light-off of the process are also described.
Abstract:
Embodiments include a method and apparatus for converting a hydrocarbon and oxygen feed stream to a product stream such as syngas, including multiple serially aligned reaction zones and multiple hydrocarbon feeds. The first reaction zone catalyzes the net partial oxidation of the feed hydrocarbon. The subsequent zones catalyze reactions such as the stream or dry reforming of hydrocarbons or the water gas shift reaction, depending on the stream composition in the vicinity of the zone, and the desired product stream composition.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide. The process involves contacting a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream, preferably comprising hydrocarbons. The catalyst used in the process is in the form of a sponge. The process is preferably adapted to produce hydrocarbons suitable for the production of diesel fuel. The catalyst used in the process includes at least one catalytic metal for Fischer-Tropsch reactions, preferably cobalt. Preferably the catalyst further includes at least one promoter suitable for the Fischer-Tropsch reaction, such as at least one element selected from among Groups 2-15 of the Periodic Table, preferably at lease one of chromium, iron, molybdenum, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhenium, rhodium, ruthenium, and combinations thereof. Preferably the catalyst further includes at least one of aluminum, silicon, titanium, and zirconium, and combinations thereof.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for converting a hydrocarbon and oxygen containing gas feed stream to a product stream, such as syngas, including catalytically partially oxidizing the hydrocarbon feed stream over a catalyst bed. The catalyst bed has a downstream section which is less resistant to flow than the upstream section.