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Ion transport membrane reactor systems and methods for producing synthesis gas

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OSTI ID:1179233
Embodiments of the present invention provide cost-effective systems and methods for producing a synthesis gas product using a steam reformer system and an ion transport membrane (ITM) reactor having multiple stages, without requiring inter-stage reactant injections. Embodiments of the present invention also provide techniques for compensating for membrane performance degradation and other changes in system operating conditions that negatively affect synthesis gas production.
Research Organization:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-97FT96052
Assignee:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Allentown, PA)
Patent Number(s):
9,028,720
Application Number:
14/197,546
OSTI ID:
1179233
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English