Novel Reactor for the Production of Synthesis Gas DOE Award No. DE-FC26-00NT41027. (Report for September 2001 to December 2003).

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关键词: Catalysts;    Reactor technology;    Economic analysis;    Forecasting;    Natural gas;   

RP-ID  :  DE2005840267

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

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来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

Praxair investigated an advanced technology for producing synthesis gas from natural gas and oxygen This production process combined the use of a short-reaction time catalyst with Praxairs gas mixing technology to provide a novel reactor system. The program achieved all of the milestones contained in the development plan for Phase I. We were able to develop a reactor configuration that was able to operate at high pressures (up to 19atm). This new reactor technology was used as the basis for a new process for the conversion of natural gas to liquid products (Gas to Liquids or GTL). Economic analysis indicated that the new process could provide a 8-10% cost advantage over conventional technology. The economic prediction although favorable was not encouraging enough for a high risk program like this. Praxair decided to terminate development.