ITM Syngas Process

The ITM Syngas process involves the direct conversion of methane to synthesis gas (see Fig. 22.7). The process utilizes a mixed, conducting ceramic membrane and partial oxidation to produce the synthesis gas.40 The goal of this advanced reformer technology is to reduce the cost of hydrogen production by over 25 percent.59,79... 

Task 2.4 Nominal 24 thousand standard cubic feet per day gas flowrate (MSCFD) ITM Syngas/ITM H2 Process Development Unit (PDU)... 

Evaluate the ITM Syngas/ITM H2 processes using PDU data Conduct long-term stability tests of tubular membranes and seals at high pressure Demonstrate performance of pilot-scale membrane modules in PDU Complete membrane module design and select catalysts for the SEP Commission the ceramic Production Development Facility and fabricate SEP membranes Design and fabricate the SEP reactor... 

In Task 2.1, "Commercial Plant Economic Evaluation," advanced ITM Syngas/ITM H2 processes will be developed, and the economics of operation at the commercial plant scale will be evaluated based on the results of the Phase 2 program. In Task 2.2, "Materials and Seals Development and Evaluation," membrane materials and seals will be tested at the laboratory scale under ITM S mgas/ITM H2 process conditions to obtain statistical performance and lifetime data. In Task... 

Installation of the PDU system was completed, and the PDU reactor system and PDU membrane modules were commissioned at high temperature and pressure with a s mgas mixture. The PDU integrates the various components of the ITM Syngas/ITM H2 reactor design and will be used to confirm the performance of the planar membrane modules and seals under commercial process conditions. The PDU reactor is shown in Figure 4. 

Table 2.4 Viability of ITM based membrane process options in power production Oxidation Process Feed Coal, biomass, waste, slurry, etc. Natural gas, gasoline, syngas, etc.

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