Patent ID: 6340437
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: B01J,C01B,Y02P

Abstract:
A process for producing a synthesis gas from a carbon-containing organic compound, wherein the carbon-containing organic compound is partially oxidized to form a mixed gas having a temperature of at least 600Â° C. and containing an unreacted carbon-containing organic compound, and wherein the unreacted carbon-containing organic compound is reacted with steam and carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst,wherein the amount of said steam is 2 moles or less per mole of carbon of said unreacted carbon-containing organic compound and 0.1-10 moles per mole of said carbon dioxide; wherein said reaction is performed at a pressure of 5-40 Kg/cm2G; wherein said catalyst comprises a carrier consisting essentially of magnesium oxide, and at least one catalytic metal selected from rhodium and ruthenium and supported on said carrier, wherein said catalyst has a specific surface area of 5.8 m2/g or less, and wherein the amount of said catalytic metal is 0.001-0.08 mole %, in terms of metal, based on said carrier.