PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS

The state-of-the-art for the production of synthesis ps from the steam reforming of methane is reviewed and discussed. Particular attention is given to the design of the tubular reformer and carbon formation on the nickel catalyst. Improvements in syngas technology are discussed, including: CO2 reforming, autothermal reforming and heat exchange ref orming, and the energy efficiencies of direct and indirect methane con version are compared and contrasted.