Gas-to-Liquids: Syngas ratio adjustment
Achieve the optimal H2/CO syngas ratio for your Fischer-Tropsch reactor. Our high-selectivity polyaramide membrane technology efficiently removes excess hydrogen while retaining over 99% of valuable carbon monoxide.
For high-value liquid fuel and chemical production, precise H2-CO syngas ratios are needed, a range often missed by SMR. Our membranes deliver a seamless, cost-effective bridge to achieve this necessary adjustment.
Closing the syngas ratio gap
The SMR process typically yields an H2-CO ratio of 3.0-5.0. However, for efficient Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in your Gas-to-Liquids facility, a specific, lower feed ratio is essential. Our syngas membrane systems deliver precise ratio adjustment by selectively removing hydrogen, allowing you to maximize production and operational performance.
Key technology differentiators
- Highest CO retention: we offer the most selective membranes in the industry, retaining over 99% of your valuable carbon monoxide for the process.
- Superior efficiency: High permeability membranes allow for compact, low capital system design with a smaller footprint and reduced module count.
- Simple, robust system: Our skid-mounted cartridge design has no moving parts, ensuring high reliability, simple installation, and minimal maintenance.
- Full flexibility: Bypass designs facilitate higher flow rates, and the system offers unrestrained turndown capabilities for operational stability.
Proven economic advantages
- Rapid payback: Estimated payback period of less than a year.
- Maximized output: Efficiently convert gaseous feed stocks to functional liquids by ensuring the ideal H2-CO ratio.
- Low operating cost: Automated turndown systems and linear scale-up for all system sizes ensure ease and safety of operation.
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35+ years of experience in gas separation membranes
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35+ years of experience in hydrogen separation
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200+ hydrogen purification units using our membranes worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main benefit of Air Liquide's syngas ratio adjustment for Gas-to-Liquids (GTL)?
Our membrane systems deliver the precise, lower H2/CO syngas ratio essential for efficient Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. This maximizes production in your Gas-to-Liquids facility.
How does the advanced polyaramide membrane technology maximize carbon monoxide (CO) retention?
We offer the most selective polyaramide membranes in the industry. These advanced systems retain over 99% of your valuable carbon monoxide. This high efficiency ensures lower operating costs globally.
Is Air Liquide's syngas membrane system reliable for global GTL applications?
Yes, the system uses a simple, robust skid-mounted cartridge design with no moving parts. Installation is simple and maintenance is minimal. Air Liquide has 200+ hydrogen purification units operating worldwide.
Documentation
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