An analysis of the performance of membrane reactors for the water–gas shift reaction using gas feed mixtures

摘要: Abstract The water–gas shift (WGS) reaction in membrane reactors has been widely studied by several authors. From these works, the increase of CO conversion above equilibrium values appears to be possible when hydrogen is removed through membrane. However, date, this feasibility verified mostly feeding pure reagents reactor, although an industrial context feed normally contains other compounds. objective work analyse effect composition on reactor efficiency order determine best conditions terms conversion. At purpose, experimental tests with mixtures different compositions have carried out three systems reaction: (1) traditional fixed-bed reactor; (2) mesoporous ceramic membrane; (3) palladium experiments included permeation (for reactors) and tests. results obtained various compared. A mathematical model also formulated for type used verify obtained. it can concluded that using overcome Moreover, a complete achieved one fed reactor.