Systems and methods for integration of gasification and reforming processes

摘要

A system and method for producing multiple syngas products. In one embodiment (FIG. 5 ) a syngas producing system ( 200 ) includes a gasifier ( 210 ) and a hydrocarbon steam reformer ( 226 ). The gasifier ( 210 ) is configured to react a solid or liquid carbonaceous material ( 212 ) and provide a first syngas product ( 222 ). The reformer ( 226 ) is coupled to receive sensible heat from the first syngas product ( 222 ) and drive an endothermic reaction in which a second syngas product ( 238 ) is produced from a liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon supply ( 150 ). In a method of processing fuel, a solid or liquid carbonaceous material ( 212 ) is provided to a gasifier ( 210 ) in the form of a slurry, which is converted into a first syngas product ( 222 ) in an exothermic reaction. A liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon supply ( 150 ) receives sufficient sensible heat generated during the exothermic reaction to convert the liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon supply ( 150 ) into a second syngas product ( 238 ).