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Survey of methane conversion reactors. Final task report, June 1993-February 1994

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7275853
A literature survey of methane reforming, partial oxidation, and oxidative coupling reactors and processes has been conducted. Packed bed reactors, membrane reactors, and other novel processes were compared in terms of absolute and specific activity. Of most note in the area of reforming were a Rh contining monolithic reactor for the production of synthesis gas from methane and oxygen, and a Pd membrane reactor for steam reforming. Partial oxidation to formaldehyde or methanol is seen to be best performed homogeneously at elevated pressure in tubular reactors. While no success for partial oxidation has been reported with membrane reactors, several novel reactors including a liquid phase reaction and a rapid quenching technique do show potential.
Research Organization:
Illinois Univ., Chicago, IL (United States). Dept. of Chemical Engineering
OSTI ID:
7275853
Report Number(s):
PB-94-154812/XAB; CNN: GRI-5090-260-2145
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English