Syngas reforming

Efficient, reliable and tailormade reforming solutions

An efficient and reliable conversion of the feedstock has a huge impact on the economics of the plant. Our different reforming technologies are tailor made to meet the requirements of the customer without compromising on reliability. For chemicals application, we propose the radiant wall reformer which may also include the reforming of CO₂. For large size syngas units, units producing syngas for fuels, we propose the two-step reforming lay-out or the standalone ATR. These reforming technologies together with high active reforming catalysts will provide customer with proven and highest possible energy efficient solutions.

Catalysts and equipment for syngas reforming

AR-401

AR-401 is used for pre-conversion of hydrocarbon feeds ranging from natural gas to naphtha.

RKA-02

RKA-02 is used as a top layer catalyst for oxygen fired secondary and autothermal reformers above a main catalyst bed of RKS-type catalyst.

RKS-2

RKS-2 is a nickel based reforming catalyst for secondary and autothermal reformers.

RKS-2-7H

RKS-2-7H is used in the main bed of secondary and autothermal reformers.

RA-67-7H

RA-67-7H is unreduced and used in tubular reformers for steam reforming of light feedstocks such as natural gas.

RKA-10

The RKA-10 catalyst helps you optimize the run length of your oxygen-fired reformers.

RC-67 TITAN™

A non-alkali steam reforming catalyst with a carrier based on the robust hibonite calcium aluminate phase.

RKC-2-7H

RKC-2-7H is a nickel based reforming catalyst for secondary reforming.

RK-500 TITAN™

We have combined the superior carbon resistance of our conventional alkali catalysts with the unmatched stability of the low pressure drop RC-67 TITAN™.

RK-600R TITAN™

A prereduced alkali promoted steam reforming catalyst with a carrier based on the robust hibonite calcium aluminate phase.

RK-600 TITAN™

An alkali promoted steam reforming catalyst with a carrier based on the robust hibonite calcium aluminate phase.

Convection reformer HTCR

A compact, high-efficiency heat exchange reformer that provides refinery operators with a straightforward, inexpensive way to meet the growing demand for hydrogen.

Air-fired secondary reformer

The air-fired secondary reformer is essential in natural gas-based ammonia plants as it is the simplest way of introducing the nitrogen required for ammonia synthesis.

Oxygen-fired secondary reformer

One of the important pieces of equipment used in the methanol production process is the oxygen-fired secondary reformer.

Bayonet reformer (SMR-b)

Our bayonet reformer SMR-b combines the novel properties of convection and radiant heat transfer in one steam reformer.

Tubular radiant wall steam reformer

The radiant wall steam reformer consists of a number of catalyst tubes in a single line in one or two fired boxes with burners placed at the walls at several elevations.

SynCOR™ - Autothermal Reformer (ATR)

The majority of the world’s syngas-producing plants apply steam methane reforming.

Waste heat boiler (Syngas)

The process gas waste heat boiler (WHB) is a critical piece of equipment cooling the hot synthesis gas exiting an ATR, a secondary reformer, or an SMR.

SynCOR™ CTS™ burner

The CTS™ (Cool Tip Swirl) burner is a crucial piece of equipment, and its importance in reformer reliability and availability cannot be underestimated.

Heat Exchange Reformer (HTER)

The introduction of gas heated reforming for synthesis gas production will enable you to effectively utilize the valuable heat in the reformer effluent to create more reforming capacity.

Adiabatic reactor bottom support grid

Increase your profitability with our support grid to obtain a lower pressure drop in your adiabatic reactors such as the high, medium, low-temperature shift or the methanator.

HTZR™ target tiles

Our SynCOR™ technology unit incorporates a floor of zirconium-based ceramic target tiles, HTZR™, as an integral part of the reactor design.

Catalyst bed support structure

The catalyst bed support in an autothermal or secondary reformer serves both as structural support for the catalyst bed and as an outlet flow distributor.

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Reactor refractory lining

Refractory linings are designed to keep the risk of gas penetration during operation at an absolute minimum.

FreeBurn™ for secondary reformers

This burner gives a perfectly homogeneous admission of the process air and ensures a gas mixture which is uniform in both temperature and composition.

Highlights

Article

Catalysing the energy transition

This article delves into the the catalysts employed in the SynCOR™ blue process. Over 99% of CO2 emissions is captured in the SynCOR blue process and it is used across numerous ongoing projects. Each catalyst used in this process has undergone careful selection to optimize both efficiency and longevity.

This article was originally published in World Fertilizer Magazine in January/February 2024

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Topsoe launches TITAN™ steam reforming catalyst series with boosted reliability and efficiency-3

White paper

Novel carrier catalyzing optimal performance TITAN™

In this white paper you will get an introduction to TITAN™, a novel steam reforming catalyst with high activity and mechanical strength, enhancing syngas plant performance and reliability.

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Leaflet

No Carbon, more reforming

When reforming heavy feedstocks, such as naphtha, a catalyst with alkali promoters is needed to prevent carbon formation. With the RK-600R TITAN™/RK-600 TITAN™ we are building on the successful RK-500 TITAN™ to get a perfect balance between activity, carbon resistance, and alkali content.

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