Abstract
The effect of NOx promotion of methane oxidation in a flow reactor under various conditions, particularly when there is an excess of fuel, that is when the equivalence ratio exceeds unity, was presented. Tests carried out under fuel rich conditions showed that partial oxidation of methane, where there is insufficient oxygen for complete combustion, is promoted by the presence of NOx in a similar manner got he fuel lean case. NO2 also promoted the methane partial oxidation under fuel rich conditions at 825 K. The substantial temperature reduction achieved might offer a commercially viable alternative in the production of certain feedstocks, e.g., "synthesis gas" used in the manufacturing of methanol. The presence of low levels of NOx, such as could occur due to recirculation of flue products, may have a substantial effect on the autoignition temperature of methane/air (or natural gas/air) mixtures.
| Translated title of the contribution | The effect of nitrogen oxides in promoting the partial oxidation of methane |
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| Original language | French |
| Journal | International Gas Research Conference Proceedings |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 2001 International Gas Research Conference IGRC - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 5 Nov 2001 → 8 Nov 2001 |