Methanation process
US4134908A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2523/755
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and apparatus for producing methane by reacting carbon monoxide with hydrogen, the improvement comprising feeding a gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide into at least one tubular reactor containing a helical, nickel-containing catalyst (turbulator) are disclosed. The catalyst defines a spiral-shaped path for the gas. The exterior of the reaction tube is cooled to remove the heat of reaction. Preferably, additional heat of reaction is removed by passing a cooling medium through the center of the turbulator catalyst.
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