Abstract
Tri-reforming process of methane has been considered as an important chemical process for syngas production. The aim of this study is modeling and optimization of methane Tri-reforming slurry bubble column reactor (SBCR). A one-dimensional heterogeneous model with plug flow pattern for gas phase and an axial dispersion pattern for liquid-solid suspension has been developed for modeling of SBCR. differential evolution (DE) approach has been used for the optimization of Tri-reforming slurry reactor operating conditions. The effect of operating parameters such as inlet temperature, the ratios of O2/CH4, H2O/CH4, and CO2/CH4 on the temperature of gas, methane conversion, hydrogen production, and H2/Co ratio in the output of reactor are investigated. Methane conversion, hydrogen yield, and H2/Co ratio in optimization conditions were obtained 92%, 1.81, and 1.76, respectively. The results suggest that employment this type of reactor could be feasible and beneficial.
Acknowledgement
The authors are grateful to Marvdasht Islamic Azad University for supporting this research.
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Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
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Research funding: None declared.
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Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this article.
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