Deactivation Pattern of a “Model” Ni/MgO Catalyst in the Pre-Reforming of n-Hexane

The deactivation pattern of a “model” Ni/MgO catalyst in the pre-reforming of n-hexane with steam (T, 450 °C; P, 5–15 bar) is reviewed. The influence of the steam-to-carbon ratio (S/C, 1.5–3.5) on the rate of catalyst fouling by coking is ascertained. Catalyst fouling leads to an exponential decay...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Trunfio, Francesco Arena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Catalysts
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/4/2/196