18047768. CARBON NEUTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 CARBON NEUTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CARBON NEUTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Hydrogen Production from Hydrocarbon Streams
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
CARBON NEUTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
John O'connell of Dhahran (SA)
CARBON NEUTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18047768 titled 'CARBON NEUTRAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Simplified Explanation
A hydrocarbon stream is combusted in a reactor to produce soot and syngas. The syngas is then converted into a hydrogenation feed stream, which is further processed to produce a hydrogen product stream.
- Sub-stoichiometric combustion of the hydrocarbon stream converts at least 10% of the carbon into soot.
- The syngas is mixed with a steam stream to create a hydrogenation feed stream.
- A shift reactor converts carbon monoxide and steam into carbon dioxide and hydrogen to produce a shifted gas stream.
- Water is separated from the shifted gas stream to produce a dehydrated gas stream.
- The dehydrated gas stream is separated to produce a hydrogen product stream and a recycle stream.
Key Features and Innovation
- Sub-stoichiometric combustion of hydrocarbon stream to produce soot.
- Conversion of syngas into a hydrogenation feed stream.
- Shift reactor conversion of carbon monoxide and steam into carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
- Separation of water from the shifted gas stream to produce a dehydrated gas stream.
- Separation of the dehydrated gas stream to produce a hydrogen product stream and a recycle stream.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in industries requiring hydrogen production, such as fuel cells, ammonia production, and chemical manufacturing.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the need for efficient hydrogen production methods and the utilization of carbon in hydrocarbon streams.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in hydrogen production.
- Utilization of carbon in hydrocarbon streams.
- Reduction of waste through the production of soot.
Commercial Applications
Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cells and Chemical Manufacturing
This technology can be utilized in the production of hydrogen for fuel cells and various chemical manufacturing processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Prior Art
There are existing methods for hydrogen production from hydrocarbon streams, but this technology offers a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach.
Frequently Updated Research
There is ongoing research in the field of hydrogen production and carbon utilization, with advancements in reactor design and catalyst development.
Questions about Hydrogen Production from Hydrocarbon Streams
Question 1
How does sub-stoichiometric combustion improve the efficiency of hydrogen production from hydrocarbon streams?
Question 2
What are the potential environmental benefits of utilizing carbon in hydrocarbon streams for hydrogen production?
Original Abstract Submitted
A hydrocarbon stream is combusted within a reactor to produce soot and syngas. Sub-stoichiometric combustion of the hydrocarbon stream within the reactor converts at least 10% of the carbon in the hydrocarbon stream into soot. The syngas is mixed with a steam stream to produce a hydrogenation feed stream. A shift reactor converts at least a portion of the carbon monoxide and steam to carbon dioxide and hydrogen to produce a shifted gas stream. Water is separated from the shifted gas stream to produce a dehydrated gas stream. The dehydrated gas stream is separated to produce a hydrogen product stream and a recycle stream. The recycle stream is recycled to the reactor.
