CATALYST, METHOD OF MAKING IT AND METHOD OF OBTAINING SYNTHETIC GAS FROM BIODIESEL FUEL Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B01J23/84 B01J23/78 B01J37/02 B01J32/00 C01B3/38 

FIELD: chemistry.

SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to catalysts for autothermal conversion of biodiesel to obtain synthetic gas. Synthetic gas can be used in chemical production, for combustion in catalytic heating plants and in hydrogen power generation. The proposed catalyst for obtaining synthetic gas contains active components in form of cobalt oxide, manganese oxide and barium oxide, and a heat resistant reinforced porous metallic carrier. The catalyst is prepared by impregnating the carrier with a solution of barium and manganese salts, drying and then heat treatment. The carrier is then impregnated with a solution of cobalt salt with subsequent drying and calcination. Described also is a method of obtaining synthetic gas through autothermal conversion of biodiesel fuel, using the above described catalyst.

EFFECT: catalyst is characterised by high heat conductivity and is highly active in producing synthetic gas, resistant to coke formation and deactivation by sulphur compounds, contained in the biodiesel fuel.

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