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2026-10-29

Methane Reforming for Hydrogen and Syngas: Fixed-Bed Evaluation in Practice | Perfectlight

1. Two Main Routes of Methane Reforming

Steam reforming (CH4+H2O) and dry reforming (CH4+CO2) both convert methane into H2/CO syngas, but both are accompanied by severe catalyst coking. The evaluation device must run stably at high temperature and facilitate coking and regeneration investigation.

2. Fixed-Bed Evaluation Configuration

Load nickel-based or noble-metal catalyst into the rapid-heating multi-field fixed-bed reaction device or the PLR-TFT-FFTS Thermal Catalytic Hydrogenation Fixed-Bed Reaction Device; methane and oxidant enter the bed after preheating, and the outlet connects to a chromatograph to analyze H2, CO, and CO2.

3. Coke Resistance and Stability

  • Raising temperature inhibits coking but aggravates sintering—balance is needed;
  • Dry reforming cokes more heavily; periodic regeneration with H2 or air is recommended;
  • Use TPO and chemisorption to characterize coke amount and metal dispersion.

4. Data Interpretation

Focus on CH4 conversion, H2/CO ratio, and catalyst lifetime. Linking macroscopic activity with the adsorption capacity measured by the PL-CataSorb2000 Fully Automatic Chemisorption Analyzer locates the deactivation mechanism faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the two methane-reforming routes?

Steam reforming (CH4+H2O) and dry reforming (CH4+CO2), both converting methane to H2/CO syngas but both prone to coking.

How is coking handled?

Higher temperature inhibits coking but worsens sintering; dry reforming needs periodic H2/air regeneration, with TPO and chemisorption to quantify.

What metrics matter most?

CH4 conversion, H2/CO ratio, and catalyst lifetime, linked to chemisorption-measured adsorption to find deactivation causes.

This article does not constitute a performance commitment; specific technical parameters are subject to the actual product documentation and mutual confirmation.

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