partial OXIDATION OF HYDROCARBONS IN NATURAL GAS

Question

I am designing a reactor for POX of natural gas. 90% is methane and remainder consists of ethane, propane, butane. reactor temp is 1473 K, methane is partially and fully oxidised. how will other hydrocarbons react

Answer 1

The degree of combustion/oxidation is dependent on the amount of oxygen available for the combustion.  If sufficient O2 is present, combustion will be complete and result in CO2 and H2O.  If not, then combustion is incomplete resulting is H2O, CO2, CO and C.