A simulated countercurrent moving-bed chromatographic reactor for the oxidative coupling of methane: Experimental results

The simulated countercurrent moving-bed chromatographic reactor (SCMCR) is applied to the oxidative coupling reaction of methane (OCM). A four-section experimental apparatus, each section containing a reaction column and two separation columns, is used to quickly separate the reactants and products...

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Published inChemical engineering science Vol. 49; no. 24; pp. 4647 - 4656
Main Authors Tonkovich, Anna Lee Y., Carr, Robert W.
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1994
Elsevier
Subjects
Applied sciences
Chemical industry and chemicals
Exact sciences and technology
Industrial chemicals
Organic industry
Methane
Catalytic reaction
Deactivation
Hydrocarbon
Conversion rate
Samarium Oxides
Selectivity
Countercurrent flow
Experimental study
Chromatographic reactor
Oxidative coupling
Medium effect
Moving bed reactor
Kinetics
Performance
Catalyst activity
Lanthanide Oxides
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Summary:The simulated countercurrent moving-bed chromatographic reactor (SCMCR) is applied to the oxidative coupling reaction of methane (OCM). A four-section experimental apparatus, each section containing a reaction column and two separation columns, is used to quickly separate the reactants and products using the principles of simulated countercurrent flow. Rapid product separation inhibits side reactions. Microreactor trials with a samarium oxide catalyst give yields between 2% and 10%. Yields as high as 50% are observed with the same catalyst and run conditions in the SCMCR. The effects of temperature, feed switching time, and methane to oxygen feed ratio have been investigated. The reactor, while not fully optimized, does give promise as an alternative production method for ethylene.
ISSN:0009-2509
1873-4405
DOI:10.1016/S0009-2509(05)80048-X