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  • Catalytic Conversion of Sim...
    Kroker, Thorsten; Kolb, Torsten; Schenk, Andreas; Krawczyk, Krzysztof; Młotek, Michal; Gericke, Karl-Heinz

    Plasma chemistry and plasma processing, 2012/6, Volume: 32, Issue: 3
    Journal Article

    The catalytic conversion of methane and carbon dioxide was studied in a fluidized bed reactor supported by a 13.56 Hz driven coaxial DBD-reactor. Palladium or cupper catalyst which are covered on Al 2 O 3 particles were used. The goal was to test whether biogas can be used for the production of synthesis gas. The influences of discharge power, catalysts and temperature of the catalyst bed on the product yield were studied. The starting material and product stream was analyzed by quadrupole mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy. H 2 /CO ratios can be adjusted in a range between 0.65 (without a catalyst) and 1.75 (using a copper catalyst). The process is highly selective for hydrogen production (up to 83%, using a Palladium catalyst). A copper catalyst increases the H 2 /CO ratio can from 1.04 to 1.16 and the palladium catalyst from 1.11 to 1.43 by heating the catalyst to a temperature of 250°C.