Conversion of natural gas for coproduction of methanol-hydrogen and methanol-ammonia

Abstract

In this work the requirements are shown for conversion branches of co-productions of methanol-hydrogen and methanol-ammonia. Analysis of existing methods of natural gas conversion was carried out. Using steam conversion and combined one, consisting of steam and steam-hydrogen conversion was shown to be expedient. Analysis of pipe-still heaters and mine reactors for natural gas conversion was carried out. Designs of reactors for natural gas conversion are offered.

Keywords

• natural gas
• conversion
• steam
• steam-hydrogen
• pipe-still heater
• mine reactor
• hot by-pass