ReinsträgerSynthesegas

ReinsträgerSynthesegas is a term used in German-language industrial chemistry to denote a class of synthesis gas prepared for chemical synthesis and fuel production. The designation combines Synthesegas (syngas) with a qualifier that in some contexts reflects a particular production route, refinery configuration, or equipment arrangement. In practice, the term is not tied to a single standardized composition; compositions depend on downstream requirements and process design.

Typically, ReinsträgerSynthesegas contains hydrogen and carbon monoxide as major components, with smaller amounts of carbon dioxide and methane. Typical ranges are roughly H2 40–75 vol%, CO 20–60 vol%, CO2 0–15 vol%, and CH4 0–5 vol%, though exact figures vary by plant and target application. The hydrogen-to-carbon monoxide ratio (H2/CO) is often adjusted to suit the intended synthesis route.

Production and conditioning methods mirror common syngas technologies. ReinsträgerSynthesegas is usually generated by steam methane reforming or autothermal reforming, and can also arise from coal or biomass gasification. After initial gasification, downstream shift conversion, selective catalytic purification, and gas conditioning are used to achieve the desired composition and impurity levels for specific processes such as methanol synthesis or Fischer–Tropsch liquids.

Applications include serving as a feedstock for methanol production, Fischer–Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons, and various hydrogen-producing or chemical-precursor roles in petrochemical complexes. Safety and handling considerations are paramount: syngas mixtures can be flammable and, in the case of CO, highly toxic. Proper detection, ventilation, and leak prevention are essential.

Notes: the term appears in limited industrial literature and is not universally standardized; usage varies by region and facility. See also syngas, Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, methanol synthesis, steam methane reforming.