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Process and preparation of hydrogen-rich gas

US6059995A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1999
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of hydrogen rich gas from a feedstock containing dimethyl ether and/or methanol by steam reforming dimethyl ether in presence of a reforming catalyst to a product gas being rich in hydrogen, wherein necessary heat for the endothermic steam reforming reactions is supplied through oxidation of part of the hydrogen contained in the steam reformed feedstock process in heat conducting relationship with the steam reforming reactions.

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