SYNSPIRE®

SYNSPIRE® Catalysts for Dry Reforming

Improving gasification activity and paving the way for coke-free operation

SYNSPIRE®

Dry Reforming Catalysts: SYNSPIRE® G1-110

SYNSPIRE®: Dry reforming catalysts for advantageous plant operation - regarding coking, opex, capex and carbon footprint

Syngas generation based on the conventional steam reforming process requires considerable amounts of process steam. Producing this steam has a major impact on the plant's energy bill. This industry is therefore looking for ways to reduce the steam-to-carbon (S/C) ratio of syngas generation. With conventional reforming catalysts, the reduction of steam can ultimately lead to or accelerate deactivation of the catalyst due to carbon accumulation and coke formation.

The stabilized crystal structure and tuned catalyst composition of BASF's SYNSPIRE® G1-110 catalyst improves gasification activity and paves the way for coke-free operation under conditions with a low S/C ratio.

The benefits of SYNSPIRE®

With conventional reforming catalysts coking is initiated through deposition and insertion of a carbon species from the vapor phase into the metallic nickel (Ni) particles. Carbon accumulates at these weak points, forming carbon “whiskers“ and soft coke. This ultimately leads to deactivation of the catalyst.

Self-cleaning mechanism:

  • Unique structure and composition of metal oxide carrier
  • No accumulation of C on catalyst surface
  • No deactivation in dryer conditions
See why SYNSPIRE® performs better than the conventional catalyst

Designed to withstand coke formation

SYNSPIRE® G1-110
Main active component Ni-oxides
Shape and size Green tablets, 4-hole quadrilobes, 15 mm x 8 mm
Tapped density 0.9-1.1 kg/l
Packaging 200 l steel drums
Expected lifetime 5-8 years
Typical operating conditions S/C < 1.8 [mol]/[mol] , H2/CO: 1-3 [mol]/[mol]
Typical operating temperature (outlet gas temp) 800-950° C
Typical operating pressure 20 – 40 bar

*S/C: Steam/Carbon [mol] / [mol], with Carbon defined as C from hydrocarbons

Advantages for our customers

Linde‘s DRYREF syngas generation plant capitalizes on the features of this new catalyst based on a tailored set of steam reforming parameters.

More about Linde DRYREF™ and BASF SYNSPIRE®:

The synergized benefits of DRYREF™ & SYNSPIRE®

All about Linde's DRYREF™ process

Benefits at a glance

  • New catalyst enabels coke-free operation
  • Low OPEX – energy savings and lower costs
  • CAPEX savings thanks to more compact equipment
  • CO2 utilization as feedstock
  • Smaller carbon footprint

Potential applications

  • All processes with CO2 source that require a H2 /CO ratio < 3
  • Various processes in the chemical industry
  • Downstream process in oil and gas (refining)

Customer Success: NanYa Plastic Corp

With SYNSPIRE® G1-110, BASF's customer NanYa Plastic Corp unlocked new levels of efficiency at their 2‑Ethylhexanol plant: saving energy, reducing emissions, and advancing their sustainability goals. By materializing significant OPEX benefits, Nan Ya Plastic Corp’s site reduced CO₂ emissions by 38,000 metric tons per year.

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