Method for the production of hydrogen-containing gaseous mixtures

a technology of hydrogen-containing gaseous mixture and gaseous mixture, which is applied in the direction of combustible gas production, combined combustion mitigation, molten salt/metal gasification, etc., can solve the problems of 70 percent of waste to the atmosphere, 30 percent of the heat generated by burning coal is converted into electricity, and the natural gas price for consumers has increased substantially

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-24
ALCHEMIX CORP
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According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for the conversion of a carbonaceous material, such as coal, into a valuable synthesis gas that can be converted to high-value hydroc

Problems solved by technology

Recently, the United States and other countries have experienced a shortage of natural gas and as a result, natural gas prices for consumers have increased substantially.
Coal however, because of its high carbon content, generates large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2), and the use of coal for electricity generation is a major contributor to the 5.5 billion tons of CO2 emitted by the United States per annum.
Furthermore, only 30 percent of the heat generated by burning coal is converted into electricity and 70 percent is wasted to the atmosphere.
Typically, methanol is produced using syngas derived from natural gas, which exerts further pressure on the price and availability of natural g

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In this Example 1, a synthesis gas with a target molar H2:CO ratio of about 2:1 was produced. This is the H2:CO ratio that is required to make methanol.

A reactor was fabricated using an alumina closed-ended tube (2″ ID×19″ long) placed inside a stainless steel, closed-ended three-inch diameter pipe. The open end of the pipe was sealed with a flange. A one-inch exhaust line was provided to carry the synthesis gas from the reactor through a port on the flange. After exiting the reactor, the synthesis gas proceeded through a water-chilled condenser. Immediately after exiting the condenser, the synthesis gas was sampled using TEDLAR bags. The synthesis gas proceeded through an ice-chilled condenser, where it was scrubbed of particulates. Finally, the synthesis gas entered a floating drum, where the volumetric flow was measured.

A ½″OD stainless steel lance was inserted through a second port in the flange and extended into the reactor. A flow of either steam or inert gas could be inj...

example 2

10 grams of coal were injected with steam into a molten tin-iron bath (50 wt. % tin and 50 wt. % iron) having a temperature of 1200° C. The steam flow rate was 1.5 lbs / hr (14 l / min at standard conditions, 70 l / min at tubing) and the coal was injected in 2 gram charges, 5 charges total (10 grams) at a rate of 1 charge every 1-2 minutes.

After injecting steam for 7 minutes into the molten metal (to stabilize H2 production), coal was fed into the reactor in 2-gram charges. The coal and steam were then injected into the molten metal through the lance. A new charge of coal was fed into the line every 1.5 to 2 minutes. In this manner, from the initial charge, 10 grams of coal were fed into the reactor over 6.5 minutes. Gas chromatograph samples were taken of the exhaust gas flow 10 to 30 seconds after each charge was injected. On average, a gas flow of 6.7 liters / min was obtained. Previously, a blank run of 1.5 lb / hr of steam by itself through the process created 2.2 liters / min of hydro...

example 3

The following Example 3 is an evaluation of a process for making syngas suitable for methanol synthesis that was performed using METSIM, a computer program for complex chemical, metallurgical and environmental processes available from Proware, Tucson, Ariz.

The carbonaceous material was coal from Ohio (Ohio #6, Carroll County, Ohio) with ASTM rank hvBb. The analysis of the coal is summarized in Table 7.

TABLE 7Analysis of Ohio #6 CoalProximate AnalysisMoisture5.25(%, As Received)Volatile Matter37.19Fixed Carbon48.19Ash9.37Total100.00Heating Value12,388(Btu / lb As Received)Ultimate AnalysisCarbon71.95(%, Dry)Hydrogen5.10Oxygen7.77Nitrogen1.43Sulfur3.86ChlorineNot reportedFluorineNot reportedPhosphorousNot reportedAsh9.89Total100.00Sulfur FormsPyritic2.26(%, Dry)Sulfate0.12Organic1.48Total3.86

FIG. 9 illustrates the material balance that can be achieved using iron as the reactive metal in the synthesis gas reactor at a temperature varying from 1200° C. to 1300° C. Specifically, the c...

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Abstract

A method for the production of a hydrogen-containing gas composition, such as a synthesis gas including hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide (H2:CO) in the synthesis gas can be well-controlled to yield a ratio that is adequate for the synthesis of useful products such as methane or methanol, without the need to remove carbon oxides from the gas stream to adjust the ratio.

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Statement Regarding Federally Funded Research None BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to a method for the production of valuable hydrocarbon products by reacting a carbonaceous material and steam in a molten metal to form a synthesis gas that can be used to produce high-value hydrocarbon products. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method for the production of a synthesis gas that includes a controlled ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide by contacting a carbonaceous material and a reactive metal with steam, wherein a portion of the steam reacts with the carbonaceous material and a portion of the steam reacts with the reactive metal. The synthesis gas can be used to form high-value hydrocarbon products, such as methane or methanol. 2. Description of Related Art Recently, the United States and other countries have experienced a shortage of natural gas and as a result, natural gas prices for consumers hav...

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IPC IPC(8): C01C1/04C01B3/02C01B3/10C01B31/02C01B32/40C07C1/04C07C29/151C10B49/14C10B57/12C10J3/57C10L3/06
CPCB01J7/00Y02E50/32C01B3/025C01B3/08C01B3/10C01B3/105C01B31/02C07C1/0425C07C29/1518C10B49/14C10B57/12C10J3/57C10J3/66C10J3/84C10J2300/093C10J2300/0959C10J2300/0983C10J2300/16C10J2300/1687C10J2300/1884C10J2300/1892C10L3/06Y02E20/16Y02E60/36B01J2219/00006C07C9/04C07C31/04C01B2203/062C01B32/05Y02E50/30C01C1/04C07C27/06C10J3/00
Inventor KINDIG, JAMES KELLYWEYAND, THOMAS E.
Owner ALCHEMIX CORP
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