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Gas separation process for production of hydrogen by autothermal reforming of natural gas, with carbon dioxide recovery

US8771637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2012
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a process for the production of hydrogen by autothermal reforming of natural gas, with simultaneous recovery of carbon dioxide using carbon dioxide-selective membrane separation. Residual gas from the hydrogen and carbon dioxide recovery is recycled back to the autothermal reformer.

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