| 摘要 |
Method and apparatus for producing synthesis gas. Reformer reactor (160) includes a steam reforming reaction chamber (120) is substantially encased by a hydrogen permeable membrane (130) and a combustion zone (140). Combustion zone (140) is substantially encased by a refractory lining (100) and metal shell (110) having an air inlet (80) and ann exhaust opening (90). Methane stream opening (90). Methane stream (10) and water stream (20) are blended to compromise a methanewater feed steam (150). Methane-water feed stream (150) enters steam reforming reaction chamber (120), where a steam reforming reaction takes place. Excess hydrogen is separated internally by use of substantially hydrogen only permeable membrane (130) in the reformer reactor. This excess hydrogen feeds into combustion zone (140). Air (40) is drawn into the combustion chamber (140) through air outlet (80) where it is combusted with the excess hydrogen to supply heat to and drive the endothermic steam reforming reaction taking place in reaction chamber (120). |
