Investigation of Catalytic Reactions for CO2 Reduction, Part I - Evaluation of a Nickel-Kieselguhr Catalyst

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Title
Investigation of Catalytic Reactions for CO2 Reduction, Part I - Evaluation of a Nickel-Kieselguhr Catalyst
Date
1964
Index Abstract
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Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
FDL TDR 64-22 Part 1
Creator
Thompson, Edward B., Jr.
Corporate Author
Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Laboratory
AF Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Extent
46
Identifier
AD0608411
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
Laboratory Research - No Contract
DoD Project
6146
DoD Task
614603
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Abstract
A nickel-kieselguhr methanation catalyst was selected as the initial catalyst of this program for promoting the catalytic reduction of carbon dioxide by hydrogen to methane and water. A catalytic reactor was designed, fabricated, and evaluated utilizing the nickel-kieselguhr methanation catalyst. The reactor processed 2.2 pounds of CO2 per day, equivalent to a one-man daily output. The minimum temperature required to achieve the maximum CO2 conversion rate of 98% for this catalyst was determined to be 575F at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. The total weight of hydrogen required to reduce the 2.20 pounds of CO2 under these conditions is 0.397 pounds. The same batch of catalyst, weighing 300 grams, was used during this entire phase of the experimental program. The catalyst was periodically examined for possible carbon deposition and physical deterioration. While neither of these effects was perceptible, it eventually became necessary to purge the catalyst with hydrogen before each experiment to offset the increasing effect of sulfur poisoning. The report includes a discussion of theory of catalysis and is concluded by recommendations for altering the reactor design and selecting other catalysts for the future phases of this program.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-10
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
FDLTDR64-022part01.pdf