Partial oxidation process for syngas production

Abstract

Syngas, a mixture of CO and H2, can be used for many processes such as methanol and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. It can be produced through several ways such as steam reforming, dry reforming, trireforming, and partial oxidation. Catalytic partial oxidation has some benefits over other methods, for example, lower reaction temperature levels. Different fuels, including light hydrocarbons, high hydrocarbons, oxygenated hydrocarbons, and biofuels, can be used as a feedstock for partial oxidation; however, methane is the favorite. Knowing the reaction pathway, kinetics, and catalyst properties can help further experiments and research studies. This chapter discusses the catalytic partial oxidation of various types of hydrocarbons focusing on methane and its reaction kinetics. A brief review of two categories of catalysts, containing noble and non-noble catalysts, is also presented. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.