Integrated reactors, methods of making same, and methods of conducting simultaneous exothermic and endothermic reactions

摘要

Integrated Combustion Reactors (ICRs) and methods of making ICRs are described in which combustion chambers (or channels) are in direct thermal contact to reaction chambers for an endothermic reaction. Superior results were achieved for combustion chambers which contained a gap for free flow through the chamber. Particular reactor designs are also described. Processes of conducting reactions in integrated combustion reactors are described and results presented. Some of these processes are characterized by unexpected and superior results.

主权项

1. An integrated reactor, comprising:
alternating layers of exothermic and endothermic reaction chambers, comprising at least 2 layers of endothermic reaction chambers alternating with at least one layer comprising an exothermic reaction chamber; wherein the exothermic reaction chamber comprises an exothermic reaction catalyst; wherein the endothermic reaction chambers comprise an endothermic reaction catalyst; wherein the exothermic reaction chamber comprises a wall that is adjacent at least one of the endothermic reaction chambers; wherein the endothermic reaction catalyst comprises a porous catalyst insert that can be conveniently inserted and removed from the endothermic reaction chamber; and wherein the integrated reactor possesses a volumetric heat flux characteristic of at least 1 W/cc as measured according to the Volumetric Heat Flux Measurement Test.