Verfahren und Systeme zur Reformierung von Methan und Leichten Kohlenwasserstoffen zu Flüssigen Kohlenwasserstoffbrennstoffen

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4752190

Anmeldetag

15. November 2017

Veröffentlichung

3. Juni 2026

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EP

Abstract

Processes for converting methane and/or other hydrocarbons to synthesis gas (i.e., a gaseous mixture comprising H<2> and CO) are disclosed, in which at least a portion of the hydrocarbon(s) is reacted with CO<2>. At least a second portion of the methane may be reacted with H<2>O (steam), thereby improving overall thermodynamics of the process, in terms of reducing endothermicity (ΔH) and the required energy input, compared to "pure" dry reforming in which no H<2>O is present. Such dry reforming (reaction with CO<2> only) or CO<2>-steam reforming (reaction with both CO<2> and steam) processes are advantageously integrated with Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to yield liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Further integration may involve the use of a downstream finishing stage involving hydroisomerization to remove FT wax. Yet other integration options involve the use of combined CO<2>-steam reforming and FT synthesis stages (optionally with finishing) for producing liquid fuels from gas streams generated in a number of possible processes, including the hydropyrolysis of biomass.

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Firma

Gas Technology Institute

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