ABSTRACT
The total energy required or supplied from an endo/exothermic reforming reaction is estimated using energy balance calculations across the reformer block. The energy requirement to drive the reforming reactions forms the major portion of energy requirements of reforming processes. The equilibrium composition of gas phase reaction is estimated via the Gibbs free energy minimization method. The stage-wise operation of the two reactors was shown to reduce the net energy requirements to 50% of Dry Reforming of Methane (DRM), while converting at least 65% carbon dioxide per pass. The major challenges associated with DRM are the high coking tendency, high endothermic nature and low quality of syngas ratio. The primary reason behind the utilization of a small quantity of oxygen is to promote an internal combustion reaction that could support the endothermic energy requirements of the DRM process.
