Reformer tube and apparatus and also process for producing a synthesis gas

摘要

The present invention relates to a reformer tube for producing synthesis gas, e.g., hydrogen, and an apparatus and a process for producing synthesis gas, in particular hydrogen. The reformer tube is configured for directing the flow of starting materials and at least one reaction product in volume streams for the purpose of producing a synthesis gas. The reformer tube has in its interior at least one flow directing device having a first guide device for diverting a first partial volume stream in a direction having a radial component directed away from the longitudinal axis of the reformer tube, and having a second guide device for diverting a second partial volume stream in a direction having a radial component directed towards the longitudinal axis of the reformer tube.

主权项

1. A reformer tube for conducting the flow of starting materials and at least one reaction product in volume streams, said reformer tube comprising:
at least one flow directing device (30) within the interior (12) of said reformer tube (10), said at least one flow directing device (30) having a first guide device (31) for diverting a first partial volume stream (22) in a direction having a radial component directed away from the longitudinal axis (11) of the reformer tube (10) and having a second guide device (32) for diverting a second partial volume stream (23) in a direction having a radial component directed towards the longitudinal axis (11) of the reformer tube (10), and a bed of catalyst material (50) positioned within the interior (12) of said reformer tube downstream of said at least one flow directing device (30), wherein said first guide device (31) is positioned at a smaller distance from the longitudinal axis (11) of said reformer tube (10) than said second guide device (32).