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Process for producing synthesis gas and electrical energy

US9938144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BASF SE

Inventors

Hans Maass
Otto Machhammer · Mannheim, DE
Andreas Bode · Bellevue, US
Grigorios Kolios · Ludwigshafen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 17, 2015
Grant date	Apr 10, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 23, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P20/129
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for producing synthesis gas, in which carbon and hydrogen are obtained from hydrocarbon by thermal decomposition. At least a portion of the carbon obtained by the thermal decomposition is reacted, and at least a portion of the hydrogen obtained is reacted with carbon dioxide by a reverse water-gas shift reaction to give carbon monoxide and water. Carbon obtained by the thermal hydrocarbon decomposition is used as fuel in a power plant operation wherein the carbon is combusted to produce electrical power, and carbon dioxide formed in the combustion of the carbon is used in the reverse water-gas shift reaction.

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