Pilot plant operation of a nonadiabatic methanation reactor. [15 refs. ; Raney nickel catalyst]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7261096

Schehl, R R; Pennline, H W; Strakey, J P; Haynes, W P

The design and operation of a pilot plant scale hybrid methanation reactor is discussed. The hybrid methanator, utilizing a finned, Raney nickel coated insert, consolidates features of the tube-wall and hot-gas-recycle methanation reactors. Data are presented from four tests lasting from 3/sup 1///sub 2/ weeks to three months. Topics discussed include conversion, product yields, catalyst properties, and reactor temperature profiles. A one-dimensional mathematical model capable of explaining reactor performance trends is employed.

• Research Organization: Pittsburgh Energy Research Center
• OSTI ID: 7261096
• Journal Information: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States), Vol. 21:4; Conference: American Chemical Society meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 29 Aug 1976; Other Information: See CONF-760826--P1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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