Methane Conversion in a Mixture of Enriched Air and Water Vapor

On the basis of thermodynamic analysis of the methane partial oxidation (conversion) process in a mixture of enriched air and water vapor, the conditions of practical implementation of such a process are determined for the integrated energotechnological use of natural gas with coproduction of electricity and synthetic liquid fuels. Considerable attention is paid to the conditions of formation of solid carbon (carbon black) in partial oxidation, and the means to reduce its yield are discussed.