Selox process

Selox [Selective oxidation] A process for selectively oxidizing methane to syngas using a proprietary heterogeneous catalyst at temperatures up to 1,000°C. Developed on a laboratory scale by TRW, CA, partly financed by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1983. 

Figure 12.8 Scheme of the integrated membrane process for hydrogen production from light hydrocarbons with a CO selox membrane unit for permeate purification. 

SELOX (1) A generic name for selective oxidation processes for removing CO from hydrogen for use in fuel cells. 

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