Hydrogen Production by Homogeneous Partial Oxidation of Propane

A kinetic study of the partial oxidation of propane was performed in a jet stirred reactor. The main goal of this study was to establish a detailed homogeneous mechanism of this reaction and explore the capability to produce H2 and olefins. Various operating parameters are modified: temperature, residence time, and O2/C3H8 ratio. The mechanism was validated by comparing experimental and simulated results. A different behavior was observed depending on the temperature. At 600 °C, the mechanism contains both an oxidation and a pyrolytic path. The main products are H2, C2H4, CH4, CO, and O2. At 800 °C, the mechanism mostly contains a pyrolytic path. The main products are H2 and CO.