초록

An endogenerator is provided in which CO and H.sub.2 are generated as primary products of hydrocarbon oxidation. The reactor is a compact reactor and operates autothermally without auxiliary heating means.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A reactor apparatus for the endothermic generation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen atmospheres for the heat treating of ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, alloys and metal and/or ceramic powders comprising:a non auxiliary heat source;a porous ceramic carrier means for a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A reactor apparatus for the endothermic generation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen atmospheres for the heat treating of ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, alloys and metal and/or ceramic powders comprising:a non auxiliary heat source;a porous ceramic carrier means for a catalyst disposed proximate to said heat from said heat source;a catalyst means containing a noble metal disposed on said carrier means;a means for heating a portion of said catalyst means;a source of input gases including hydrocarbon gas and an oxidant gas mixture containing between 5% to 100% oxygen, said input gas including said hydrocarbon gas and said oxygen being exposed to said non-auxiliary heat source;means for directing said hydrocarbon gas and said oxygen onto said carrier and catalyst means wherein said hydrocarbon gas oxidizes to produce output gases including carbon monoxide and hydrogen wherein the space velocity of said output gases is at least 10,000 standard cubic feet per hour of output gas per cubic foot of catalyst used;a heat exchanger, the exit of which is located adjacent to said catalyst means, rein said non-auxiliary heat source is in said oxidized hydrocarbon output gases.