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Class 423/418.2 - Carbon monoxide


Subclass of Class 423 - Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Definition: Products or processes wherein the product is carbon monoxide;
No. of patents: 304
Last issue date: 03/13/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8133463Pyrochlore-type catalysts for the reforming of hydrocarbon fuels
A method of catalytically reforming a reactant gas mixture using a pyrochlore catalyst material comprised of one or more pyrochlores having the composition A2-w-xA′wA″xB2-y-zB′yB″zO7-Δ
03/13/2012
7951350Fuel-gas reforming systems and methods
A process and system for producing an effluent gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen is presented. The process includes introducing a fuel gas including a hydrocarbon and a reformer gas into a reactor system. The reformer gas may include steam, CO2,...
05/31/2011
7829052Catalytic reaction between methanol and a peroxide
A process for initiating a reaction between methanol and a peroxide to produce a gas, which comprises contacting methanol and peroxide in the liquid phase and at a pressure equal to, below or above atmospheric pressure in the presence of a catalyst comprising at lea...
11/09/2010
7569204Apparatus and method for controlling the gas composition produced during the gasification of carbon containing feeds
A method for controlling the output composition from a gasification device for use in the gasification of biomass using a gasifier in which the biomass and gas both flow in a downward direction. The method combines the use of steam and oxygen as a mixed oxidation st...
08/04/2009
7544342Hydrogen production process
The present invention provides a process for producing hydrogen by passing a hydrocarbon-containing gas over a ceramic monolith at a temperature sufficient to produce hydrogen; and passing an oxygen-containing gas over the ceramic monolith at a temperature sufficien...
06/09/2009
7422706Process to prepare a hydrogen and carbon monoxide containing gas
A process for the preparation of hydrogen and carbon monoxide containing gas from a gaseous hydrocarbon feedstock by performing the following steps: (a) partial oxidation of part of the feedstock thereby obtaining a first gaseous mixture of hydrogen and...
09/09/2008
RE40419Production of synthetic transportation fuels from carbonaceous material using self-sustained hydro-gasification
A process and apparatus for producing a synthesis gas for use as a gaseous fuel or as feed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor to produce a liquid fuel in a substantially self-sustaining process. A slurry of particles of carbonaceous material in water, and hydrogen from ...
07/01/2008
7368482Catalytic partial oxidation process for producing synthesis gas
Partial oxidation process of liquid fuels, selected from hydrocarbon and/or oxygenated compounds, together with gaseous fuels, selected from hydrocarbon compounds, natural gas and LPG, by means of a suitable catalytic system comprising the following steps: premixing...
05/06/2008
7364757Methods of treating vascular disease
The present invention relates to a method of treating patients suffering from, or at risk for, intimal hyperplasia and/or arteriosclerosis. The treatment includes administering a pharmaceutical composition that includes carbon monoxide to the patient. ...
04/29/2008
7354562Simultaneous shift-reactive and adsorptive process to produce hydrogen
A process for producing a high temperature COx-lean product gas from a high temperature COx-containing feed gas, includes: providing a sorption enhanced reactor containing a first adsorbent, a shift catalyst and a second adsorbent; feeding into...
04/08/2008
7350727Roller mill, particularly air-swept roller mill, and method for grinding materials with magnetizable, particularly iron-containing constituents, E. G. slag
The invention relates to a roller mill, particularly an air-swept roller mill provided with a device for separating magnetizable constituents, particularly iron particles from the milling area. The invention also relates to a method for grinding materials with magne...
04/01/2008
7351275Carbon monoxide production process
The present invention provides for a process for producing carbon monoxide. A feed gas stream of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide is directed to a membrane unit which separates the feed gas stream into two streams. The stream containing carbon monoxide i...
04/01/2008
7347887Oxygen sorbent compositions and methods of using same
Composites and methods useful for oxygen sorption and other uses are presented, the composites comprising: (A) one or more crystalline ceramic oxides selected from compounds within general formula (1): AxA′
03/25/2008
7338917Purification catalyst for exhaust gas
A purification catalyst for exhaust gas enhances the activity for each precious metal by effectively utilizing the precious metal without incurring a high production cost, thereby improving endurance. The purification catalyst for exhaust gas comprises a composite o...
03/04/2008
7335346Catalyst and method of steam reforming
The present invention provides a method of steam reforming a hydrocarbon over a catalyst at short residence times or short contact times. The present invention also provides spinel-containing catalysts. Surprisingly superior results and properties obtained in method...
02/26/2008
7335320Method for the production of hydrogen-containing gaseous mixtures
A method for the production of a hydrogen-containing gas composition, such as a synthesis gas including hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide (H2:CO) in the synthesis gas can be well-controlled to yield a ratio that ...
02/26/2008
7329691Perovskite catalyst for the partial oxidation of natural gas
A composition and method for a Catalytic Partial Oxidation (CPO) of methane to synthesis gas. The catalyst allows the process to proceed at low residence time providing a long time thermal stability. The perovskite structure [AzA′1-z][B1...
02/12/2008
7326394Catalysts, methods of making catalysts, and methods of combustion
Catalysts are described in which an active catalyst is disposed on a low surface area, oxide support. Methods of forming catalysts are described in which a Cr-containing metal is oxidized to form a chromium oxide layer and an active catalyst is applied directly on t...
02/05/2008
7285189Method for steam reforming of chain hydrocarbon
Disclosed is a novel method for steam reforming, by which selectivity to carbon monoxide is high, which is free from various side reactions, which may be carried out at a lower temperature and at a lower pressure than the conventional methods, and which may be carri...
10/23/2007
7276095Fuel processor module for hydrogen production for a fuel cell engine using pressure swing adsorption
A stand-alone fuel processor (10) for producing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon fuel for a fuel cell engine in a vehicle. The fuel processor (10) includes a primary reactor (14) that dissociates hydrogen and other by-products from the hydrocarbon fu...
10/02/2007
7267811Fuel reformer catalyst and absorbent materials
Materials that are useful for absorption enhanced reforming (AER) of a fuel, including absorbent materials and catalyst materials, and methods for using such materials for the conversion of carbon-based fuels to a H2-rich product gas. The materials can be...
09/11/2007
7264788Fuel reformer catalyst and absorbent materials
Materials that are useful for absorption enhanced reforming (AER) of a fuel, including absorbent materials and catalyst materials and methods for using the materials. The materials can be fabricated by spray processing. The use of the materials in AER can produce a ...
09/04/2007
7250150Chemical reactor with pressure swing adsorption
A chemical reaction is performed with separation of the product(s) and reactant(s) by pressure swing adsorption (PSA), using an apparatus having a plurality of adsorbers cooperating with first and second valve assemblies in a PSA module. The PSA cycle is characteriz...
07/31/2007
7250151Methods of conducting simultaneous endothermic and exothermic reactions
Integrated Combustion Reactors (ICRS) and methods of making ICRs are described in which combustion chambers (or channels) are in direct thermal contact to reaction chambers for an endothermic reaction. Particular reactor designs are also described. Processes of cond...
07/31/2007
7247599Preferential oxidation catalyst and process for preparing the same
Disclosed is a process for preparing a stable PROX reaction catalyst, comprising the steps of (a) preparing a catalyst platinum supported on alumina; (b) calcinating the catalyst from step (a) at 300˜600° C. for 2˜4 hours; (c) contacting the catalyst obtained fro...
07/24/2007
7241718Dimethyl ether steam reforming catalyst and method for producing the same
The object of the present invention is to achieve excellent reforming ability even at lower temperatures, with a dimethyl ether steam reforming catalyst. According to the present invention, there is provided a dimethyl ether steam reforming catalyst capable o...
07/10/2007
7230035Catalysts for the conversion of methane to synthesis gas
The present invention relates to improved catalyst compositions, as well as methods of making and using such compositions to prepare synthesis gas and ultimately C5+ hydrocarbons. In particular, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise cata...
06/12/2007
7226574Oxidation process using microchannel technology and novel catalyst useful in same
A process is disclosed for converting a hydrocarbon reactant to a product comprising CO and H2. The process comprises: (A) flowing a reactant composition comprising the hydrocarbon reactant and oxygen or a source of oxygen through a microchannel reactor i...
06/05/2007
7227049Ni catalysts and methods for alkane dehydrogenation
Catalysts and methods for alkane oxydehydrogenation are disclosed. The catalysts of the invention generally comprise (i) nickel or a nickel-containing compound and (ii) at least one or more of titanium (Ti), tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb), hafnium (Hf), tungsten (W), y...
06/05/2007
7223354Promoted nickel-magnesium oxide catalysts and process for producing synthesis gas
A process and catalyst are disclosed for the catalytic partial oxidation of light hydrocarbons to produce synthesis gas at superatmospheric pressures. A preferred catalyst used in the process includes a nickel-magnesium oxide solid solution and at least one promoter...
05/29/2007
7217678Cobalt-substituted chromium oxide compositions, their preparation, and their use as catalysts and catalyst precursors
A crystalline alpha-chromium oxide where from about 0.05 atom % to about 6 atom % of the chromium atoms in the alpha-chromium oxide lattice are replaced by trivalent cobalt (Co+3) atoms is disclosed. Also disclosed is a chromium-containing catalyst compos...
05/15/2007
7208530Production of synthetic transportation fuels from carbonaceous material using self-sustained hydro-gasification
A process and apparatus for producing a synthesis gas for use as a gaseous fuel or as feed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor to produce a liquid fuel in a substantially self-sustaining process. A slurry of particles of carbonaceous material in water, and hydrogen from ...
04/24/2007
7205257Catalyst for clarifying exhaust gas
To provide an exhaust gas purifying catalyst which can maintain the catalytic activity at a high level over a long time and can achieve satisfactory emission control performance, an exhaust gas purifying catalyst is prepared so as to contain a noble metal, a perovsk...
04/17/2007
7192569Hydrogen generation with efficient byproduct recycle
Methods and systems for generating hydrogen gas from methane are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes heating a vessel containing a catalyst to a temperature above approximately 600° centigrade and pressurizing the vessel to about ten atmospheres. A pres...
03/20/2007
7175827Process of producing fuel gas for fuel cell
A process for producing a fuel gas for a fuel cell is provided. The process includes a step of converting hydrocarbons and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbons to a reformed gas which is composed principally of hydrogen by an autothermal reforming reaction using an aut...
02/13/2007
7176160Method for forming a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst using a boehmite support
A method is provided for forming a highly active Fischer-Tropsch catalyst using boehmite having a particular crystallite size. In this method, a support material comprising boehmite is contacted with a catalytic metal-containing compound to form a catalyst precursor...
02/13/2007
7166267Solid solutions, applicable as catalysts, with perovskite structure comprising noble metals
Materials with a perovskite structure in form of solid solutions with general formula: AzZr1−xBxO3 Where A is Ba or a rare earth element, B is Pt, Ir, Rh or Ce z is 1 when A is Ba and is ⅔ when A is a rare earth, x is ...
01/23/2007
7153334Fuel reforming system and method of operation
Carbonaceous material is removed from a catalyst within an autothermal reformer by introducing an isolated oxidant stream into the autothermal reformer prior to introduction of hydrocarbon fuel into the reformer. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into the autotherm...
12/26/2006
7151067Porcelain composition, composite material comprising catalyst and ceramic, film reactor, method for producing synthetic gas, apparatus for producing synthetic gas and method for activating catalyst
A porous catalyst layer containing mixed conducting oxide having substantially a perovskite structure and containing a first element selected from Co and Fe, and a second element selected from In, Sn and Y arranged in the B site in the perovskite structure is contig...
12/19/2006
7144566Process of producing fuel gas for fuel cell
A process for producing a fuel gas for a fuel cell is provided. The process includes a step of converting hydrocarbons and/or oxygen-containing hydrocarbons to a reformed gas which is composed principally of hydrogen by an autothermal reforming reaction using an aut...
12/05/2006
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