Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Hydrocarbons

Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Hydrocarbons

Hydrogen Production
  • Understand feedstock options from natural gas to naphtha and their pre-treatment needs.
  • Follow the reforming, shift conversion and purification sequence and its energy integration.
  • Optimise hydrogen yield, fuel consumption and export steam together.
  • Monitor reformer tube life, catalyst activity and PSA performance.
  • Apply operating discipline for safe handling of hydrogen rich streams.

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H2 Production by Steam Reforming Technology

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Describe the steam methane reforming route from feed pre-treatment through to purified hydrogen product.Understand reformer furnace design, catalyst tubes, shift converters and PSA purification.Control steam to carbon ratio, reformer outlet temperature and pressure for stable hydrogen yield.Identify carbon laydown, tube overheating and catalyst poisoning and take preventive action.Apply the safety requirements specific to high temperature hydrogen service.