FIELD: chemistry.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to an oxygen transport membrane panel for transferring radiant heat to catalytic reforming reactors, a membrane module assembly, a reforming reactor assembly, a synthesis gas furnace line and a membrane-based synthesis gas plant. Membrane panel comprises and a panel framework and a plurality of membrane units. Each unit comprises two or more membrane tubes connected to each other. Each membrane tube has a permeate side located on an interior surface and a retentate side located on an exterior surface. Membrane units are able to separate oxygen from a stream that is in communication with their exterior side. Oxygen passing through the membrane reacts with a hydrogen- and hydrocarbon-containing stream, as a result of which radiant heat and water vapour are released. Catalytic reforming reactors are located in a plane parallel to membrane panels and are capable of producing synthesis gas in the presence of radiant heat and a hydrocarbon-containing stream.
EFFECT: improved operability and processability of the synthesis gas production system, improved thermal connection of reactor membrane tubes and catalyst reforming tubes are provided.
51 cl, 20 dwg
