Nova Patents
EP0989094A2

Process for the autothermal reforming of a hydrocarbon feedstock containing higher hydrocarbons

Abstract

Process for preparation of a hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide rich gas by catalytic autothermal reforming of a hydrocarbon feedstock containing higher hydrocarbons in an autothermal reformer comprising the further steps of (a) passing the hydrocarbon feedstock through a reactor containing steam reforming catalyst to remove or reduce the contents of higher hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon feedstock;(b) passing the effluent from the first reactor to an autothermal reformer; and(c) withdrawing from the autothermal reformer a product gas rich in hydrogen and carbonmonoxide.

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4 claims: 2 independent, 2 dependent

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    Process for preparation of a hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide rich gas by catalytic autothermal reforming of a hydrocarbon feedstock containing higher hydrocarbons in an autothermal reformer comprising the further steps of (a) passing the hydrocarbon feedstock through a reactor containing steam reforming catalyst to remove or reduce the contents of higher hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon feedstock;(b) passing the effluent from the first reactor to an autothermal reformer;and(c) withdrawing from the autothermal reformer a product gas rich in hydrogen and carbonmonoxide.
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    Process according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature at outlet of the first reactor is below 600°C.
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