Process Overview
Partial Oxidation is typically used for syngas production by reacting hydrocarbon feed with sub-stoichiometric quantity of oxygen in an exothermic reaction. The hydrocarbon feedstock (natural gas, coal, biomass or municipal solid waste) is typically prepared to remove impurities such as sulfur, siloxanes, moisture and then fed to a POX reactor where oxygen from an Air Separation Unit is fed. Carbon in the hydrocarbon reacts with Oxygen to form CO and Hydrogen. There is insufficient oxygen to fully convert the carbon to CO2. The syngas from the POX reactor is typically cooled through heat integration to recover the heat of reaction. The syngas is then conditioned for the desired CO:H2 ratio using the water gas shift reaction (CO + H2O à CO2 + H2) and finally treated to remove acid gases. The clean syngas is then ready to be fed to downstream processes that utilize it.
Process Schematic
RVN advantage
RVN Technical Team has the expertise and experience to select the best available technology for the Gasification process. We work with all licensors to evaluate which technology offering suits the client’s objectives best and works well within the project constraints. We also put together engineering designs for all process steps including the balance of plant equipment such as utilities, tank farm, unloading and loading. RVN can lead/support project execution from the conceptual design stage all the way to the detailed engineering stage. RVN works with partners that can provide procurement, construction and startup services. In short, RVN can help turn conceptual ideas into fully operational projects making commercially successful products in a safe and environmentally friendly process.