Modeling and simulation of catalytic partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas by using a plasma-assisted gliding arc reactor

• Published in: Fuel processing technology Vol. 101; pp. 44 - 57
• Main Authors: Rafiq, M.H., Jakobsen, H.A., Hustad, J.E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.09.2012; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; catalysts; Catalytic partial oxidation; Energy; energy density; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; equations; Exact sciences and technology; Fuels; GlidArc reactor; hydrogen; Methane; oxidation; oxygen; Reactor modeling; simulation models; Synthesis gas; temperature; yields; Methane; GlidArc reactor; Reactor modeling; Synthesis gas; Catalytic partial oxidation; Transport equation; Plasma arc; Differential equation; Gas solid reaction; Density; Modeling; Partial oxidation; Non linear equation; Numerical analysis; Simulation; Catalyst

In the present study, a numerical investigation of the catalytic partial oxidation (CPO) of methane to synthesis gas (syngas) using a gliding arc (GlidArc) reactor is presented. A 2D heterogeneous plug-flow model with radial dispersion and no gradients inside the catalyst pellet are used, including...