Structured catalyst for steam reforming. A catalyst system for steam methane reforming for improved heat transfer, pressure drop and catalyst effectiveness

The predominant technology for hydrogen-syngas generation over the years has been steam reforming of light hydrocarbons, mainly natural gas, commonly called steam methane reforming (SMR). This mature technology,however, has seen only incremental improvements in its catalyst design and its performance in conjunction with superior tube metallurgy and reformer design with the aim of better effi ciency and reliability. ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies (ZFRT) has developed proprietary structured catalyst solutions for steam reforming, pre-reforming and recuperative reforming. ZoneFlow (ZF) Reactors provide higher heat transfer, lower pressure drop, higher geometric surface area (GSA), more uniform fl ow and heat distribution,and long term structural integrity compared to pellet catalyst. Use of ZF Reactors enables signifi cant capital and operating cost reduction in steam reforming for new plants as well as revamps.