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Char methanation catalyst and its use in gasification processes

US8502007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides processes for generating a methane-enriched gas from a gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen such as gas streams generated by gasification of an alkali metal catalyst-loaded carbonaceous feedstock, and a char methanation catalyst useful in such processes.

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