Evaluation of dual layer monolith catalyst for auto-thermal reforming of oxygenated fuels using acetic acid as a model compound

Bi Chen, John T. Adeosun, Bob Farrauto, Adeniyi Lawal

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Abstract

The BASF dual layer monolith catalyst has been successfully commercialized for the auto-thermal reforming of natural gas. The layered catalyst comprises a monolith substrate containing one layer of catalytic partial oxidation catalyst that is in intimate contact with a second, catalytic steam reforming catalyst layer. The design enables the efficient integration of heat and eliminates the need for sequential and separate reactors for the two reactions. The suitability of the catalyst for the auto-thermal reforming of oxygenated fuels was studied using acetic acid as a model compound for the carbohydrate components of pyrolysis oil. Parametric studies were carried out to determine the optimum operating conditions for maximization of the conversion of acetic acid and the yield of synthesis gas (H 2/CO mixture) as well as minimization of coke formation. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 2012 AIChE Spring Meeting and 8th Global Congress on Process Safety (Houston, TX 4/1-5/2012).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication12AIChE - 2012 AIChE Spring Meeting and 8th Global Congress on Process Safety, Conference Proceedings
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 AIChE Spring Meeting and 8th Global Congress on Process Safety, 12AIChE - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 1 Apr 20125 Apr 2012

Publication series

Name12AIChE - 2012 AIChE Spring Meeting and 8th Global Congress on Process Safety, Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2012 AIChE Spring Meeting and 8th Global Congress on Process Safety, 12AIChE
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period1/04/125/04/12

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