Natural gas conversion process: Build a laboratory apparatus and operate it to provide data for a large-scale gas conversion process. First quarterly report

摘要

The main objective is to design and operate a laboratory apparatus for the catalytic reforming of natural gas in order to provide data for a large-scale process. This paper discusses a patent review process the authors undertook and several aspects of the project: closed-loop flow system; mass balance in the loop; adjustment of the cyclone reactor pressure; start-up procedure; and comparison of the laboratory loop with an industrial facility. The paper also gives several flow diagrams of the process being investigated and the industrial process with which it is being compared. 5 refs., 10 figs. (CK)