Method and apparatus for producing oxygenates from hydrocarbons
A chemical reactor for oxygenating hydrocarbons includes: (a) a dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell, the plasma cell comprising a pair of electrodes having a dielectric material and void therebetween, the plasma cell comprising a hydrocarbon gas inlet feeding to the void; (b) a solid oxide electrochemical cell, the electrochemical cell comprising a solid oxide electrolyte positioned between a porous cathode and a porous anode, an oxygen containing gas inlet stream feeding to the porous cathode side of the electrochemical cell; (c) a first gas passageway feeding from the void to the anode side of the electrochemical cell; and (d) a gas outlet feeding from the anode side of the electrochemical cell to expel reaction products from the chemical reactor. A method of oxygenating hydrocarbons is also disclosed. 4 figs.
- Research Organization:
- EG & G Idaho Inc
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-76ID01570
- Assignee:
- Lockheed Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,427,747/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-255,603
- OSTI ID:
- 87713
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Method for direct conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons to liquids
Apparatus and methods for direct conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons to liquids