ABSTRACT

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice. It provides fundamental information on heterogeneous catalysis and the practicalities of the catalysts and processes used in producing ammonia, hydrogen and methanol via hydrocarbon steam reforming. It also covers the oxidation reactions in making formaldehyde from methanol, nitric acid from ammonia and sulphuric acid from sulphur dioxide. Designed for use in the chemical industry and by those in teaching, research and the study of industrial catalysts and catalytic processes. Students will also find this book extremely useful for obtaining practical information not available in more conventional textbooks.

chapter 1|68 pages

Fundamental Principles

chapter 2|55 pages

Process design, rating and performance

chapter 3|51 pages

Handling and Using Catalysts in the Plant

chapter 4|34 pages

Feedstock Purification

chapter 5|58 pages

Steam Reforming

chapter 6|57 pages

The Water-gas Shift Reaction

chapter 7|44 pages

Methanation

chapter 8|57 pages

Ammonia Synthesis

chapter 9|28 pages

Methanol Synthesis

chapter 10|50 pages

Catalytic Oxidations