Steam Reforming of Methyl Fuel - Phase I
Abstract
An experimental study was made on the effects of gasoline contamination of methanol relative to steam reforming of the mixture. At the conventional steam reforming temperature of 350-400 F soot was produced with a 90/10 mixture of methanol and gasoline (by weight). A parametric study was conducted to evaluate the effects of higher temperature and higher steam to carbon ratio with four different catalysts. Soot-free operation was obtained with Girdler catalyst T-2107 at an operating temperature of 750 F at a steam to (total) carbon ratio of 3.8. Essentially all the gasoline is converted into light gaseous hydrocarbons, primarily methane. A trace of light-yellow oil droplets could be detected in the cooled product gas condensate. A 100 hour test showed no deterioration of the T-2107 catalyst activity under the above conditions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA044787
Entities
People
- D. J. Cerini
- G. E. Voecks
- R. D. Shah
Organizations
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory