Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications
Syngas Production and Preparation
- 1st Edition - October 16, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Mohammad Amin Makarem, Maryam Meshksar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 8 7 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 5 0 0 - 0
Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications: Syngas Production and Preparation is a collection of various chapters concerning many aspects of syngas produc… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications: Syngas Production and Preparation is a collection of various chapters concerning many aspects of syngas production technologies, including common methods like gasification, steam/dry/autothermal reforming, membrane technology, etc., along with novel methods like plasma technology, micro-reactors, electrolysis processes as well as photocatalytic systems. In addition, different sources for producing syngas, including oil, crude oil, heavy oil, microalgae, black liquor, tar and bitumen, as well as municipal, agricultural, food, plastic, wood and cardboard wastes are described in detail.
- Introduces syngas characteristics and its properties
- Describes various methods and technologies for producing syngas
- Discusses syngas production from different roots and feedstocks
Academic area: Academic students and professors, Researchers; Academic disciplines: Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Oil and gas engineering; Industrial area: Refinery and petrochemical engineers, Energy producers and utilities, Power generation plants, Process design companies, Oil, gas and petrochemical industries, R & D departments
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the Editors
- Preface
- Reviewer Acknowledgments
- Section 1: Syngas production processes and technologies
- Chapter 1: Syngas characteristics: Physical and chemical properties
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Production of syngas
- 3: The properties of a synthesis gas
- 4: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 2: Syngas production by gasification processes
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: State of the art of gasification
- 3: Gasification process
- 4: Gasification technologies
- 5: Cleaning and upgrading of syngas
- 6: Syngas applications
- 7: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 3: Pyrolysis process for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Synthesis gas and its properties
- 3: Pathways of syngas production from reforming processes
- 4: Biomass pathways to produce syngas (biosyngas)
- 5: Effect of biomass composition on syngas production
- 6: Influence of operating conditions
- 7: Catalytic biomass pyrolysis for syngas production
- 8: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Steam reforming process for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Principles of steam methane reforming
- 3: Ni-based catalysts
- 4: Noble metal catalysts
- 5: Promoted Ni-based catalysts
- 6: Ni-Co-based catalysts
- 7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Dry reforming for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Ni-based catalyst
- 3: Co-based catalyst
- 4: Bimetallic catalysts
- 5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Autothermal reforming and trireforming for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Reaction mechanism
- 3: Catalyst modifications
- 4: Advanced reactor development
- 5: Operation parameters
- 6: Sustainability evaluations
- 7: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 7: Chemical looping reforming (CLR) for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Thermodynamics and reaction kinetics
- 3: Chemical looping reforming processes
- 4: Oxygen carriers for chemical looping reforming
- 5: Process integration, modeling, and economic analyses
- 6: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 8: Microwave-assisted reforming for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction to microwave-assisted reactors in chemicals synthesis
- 2: Dry methane reforming (DMR) in microwave-assisted reactors
- 3: Methane reforming catalyst design for MW-assisted reactors
- 4: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 9: Partial oxidation process for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Process technology
- 3: Catalytic partial oxidation of hydrocarbons
- 4: Catalyst development history
- 5: Reaction mechanisms and kinetic
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Co-electrolysis process for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Water electrolysis technologies
- 3: Process description for SOCE
- 4: Materials for SOCEs
- 5: Long-term performance degradation of SOECs
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11: Photocatalytic process for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Shrinking the carbon cycle
- 3: Catalysts for photocatalytic process
- 4: Usage of catalyst support and structural co-catalysts
- 5: Iron and phosphorous: A development driven by cost efficacy and process scaling feasibility
- 6: Tailorable structures
- 7: Novel processes
- 8: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 12: Membrane technology for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Membrane technology performance
- 3: Membrane material selection
- 4: Application of membrane-based processes for syngas separation/production
- 5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13: Micro-channel reactor technology for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Procedure of producing syngas
- 3: Micro-channels as efficient reaction media
- 4: Micro-channel applications
- 5: Syngas production in micro-channels
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14: Plasma technology for syngas production
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Different NTP reactors for DRM
- 3: Effect of processing parameters
- 4: Plasma catalysis for DRM
- 5: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Section 2: Syngas production sources
- Chapter 15: Syngas from coal
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Conventional coal gasifiers
- 3: Underground coal gasification (UCG)
- 4: The various uses of coal-derived syngas
- 5: The environmental impact from syngas production from coal
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16: Syngas from agricultural waste
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Biogas feedstocks
- 3: Pretreatments for syngas production from green resources
- 4: Agriculture wastes as an energy source
- 5: Syngas production routes from biomass
- 6: Factors affecting performance of biomass gasification
- 7: Catalyst used for syngas production from agriculture wastes
- 8: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 17: Syngas production from wood and cardboard waste
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Availability and global supply chain of wood and cardboard for energy use
- 3: Structure and composition of wood and cardboard
- 4: Pretreatment of biomass for syngas production
- 5: Syngas production and analysis
- 6: Economics of syngas production from wood and cardboard
- 7: Prospects, challenges, and future recommendations
- 8: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18: Syngas from food waste
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Valorization of food waste
- 3: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 19: Syngas from plastic waste
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Plastic waste feedstock
- 3: Plastic waste thermal stability and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
- 4: Plastic waste gasification
- 5: Case study: The Gasiforming process
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 20: Syngas from black liquor
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Basic process description
- 3: Mathematical modeling
- 4: Scientific and technological issues
- 5: Case study
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 21: Syngas from microalgae
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: H2: Main syngas ingredient
- 3: Syngas production from fossil fuels: Benefits and risks
- 4: Syngas from biomass feedstock: A renewable and sustainable route
- 5: Algal materials
- 6: Thermochemical conversion of microalgae to syngas
- 7: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 22: Syngas from lignin
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Gasification reactor design
- 3: Modeling approaches
- 4: Modeling examples
- 5: Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 16, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 596
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323918718
- eBook ISBN: 9780323985000
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Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
Prof. Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a professor in Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University joint with University of Sydney, Australia 1988. He started his independent career as Assistant Professor in September 1998 at Shiraz University. Prof. M.R. Rahimpour, was a Research Associate at University of California, Davis from 2012 till 2017. During his stay in University of California, he developed different reaction networks and catalytic processes such as thermal and plasma reactors for upgrading of lignin bio-oil to biofuel with collaboration of UCDAVIS. He has been a Chair of Department of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University from 2005 till 2009 and from 2015 till 2020. Prof. M.R. Rahimpour leads a research group in fuel processing technology focused on the catalytic conversion of fossil fuels such as natural gas, and renewable fuels such as bio-oils derived from lignin to valuable energy sources. He provides young distinguished scholars with perfect educational opportunities in both experimental methods and theoretical tools in developing countries to investigate in-depth research in the various field of chemical engineering including carbon capture, chemical looping, membrane separation, storage and utilization technologies, novel technologies for natural gas conversion and improving the energy efficiency in the production and use of natural gas industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranMM
Mohammad Amin Makarem
Dr. Mohammad Amin Makarem is a research associate at Taylor's University, Malaysia. He former worked at Shiraz University. His research interests are gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design and green energy. In gas separation, his focus is on experimental and theoretical investigation and optimization of pressure swing adsorption process, and in the gas purification field, he is working on novel technologies such as microchannels. Recently, he has investigated methods of synthesizing bio-template nanomaterials and catalysts. Besides, he has collaborated in writing and editing various books and book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer and Wiley, as well as guest editing journals special issues.
Affiliations and expertise
Taylor's University, MalaysiaMM
Maryam Meshksar
Maryam Meshksar is a research associate at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis. In gas separation, she is working on membrane separation process, and in the clean energy field, she has worked on different reforming-based processes for syngas production from methane experimentally. She has also synthesized novel catalysts for these processes which are tested in for the first time. Besides, she has reviewed novel technologies like microchannels for energy production. Recently, she has written various book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranRead Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications on ScienceDirect