Patent ID: 11958047
Assignee: SHELL USA, INC.
Field: Chemical engineering (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC B  C | IPC B  C

Claim 9:
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the gas conversion process comprises producing a synthesis gas by means of steam methane reforming, dry CO2 reforming, reverse water-gas shift or a combination thereof, comprising the steps of:
i. Providing hydrocarbons and steam and/or CO2 to the reactor configuration, such that the reaction mixture enters the at least one reactor tube;
ii. Maintaining the furnace of the reactor at a temperature of at least 400° C. by providing electrical energy to the at least one heating element;
iii. Allowing the hydrocarbons and steam to be converted into hydrogen and carbon monoxide; and
iv. Obtaining from the reactor a synthesis gas stream.