Journal of Advanced Chemical Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil

Biography

Marcos Augusto Moraes Silva is a dedicated academic in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil. With a strong background in chemical processes, he contributes to both teaching and research in his field. His work focuses on innovative solutions and advancements in chemical engineering, often emphasizing sustainability and efficiency. Over the years, Marcos has published several research papers and articles in reputable journals, detailing his findings and insights. His contributions are recognized in the academic community, making him a valuable resource for students and fellow researchers alike.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effect of the Light Alkane Content of Natural Gas on the Production of Hydrogen and Coke During the Dry Reform
  Author(s): Solange Maria de Vasconcelos, Aleksándros El Áurens Meira de Souza, Monica Santos Araújo, Marcos Augusto Moraes Silva, Frederico Augusto Dantas Araújo, Nelson Medeiros de Lima Filho and Cesar Augusto Moraes de Abreu*
  
  Dry reforming of ethane and propane were carried out with a nickel catalyst (3.92% by weight/γ-Al2O3) to characterize the effects of fed light alkanes on the reforming process of natural gas. Conversions of individual alkanes, representing 74.7% for ethane and 96.0% for propane at 1073 K, promoted hydrogen yields of 43.6% and 66.0%, respectively. The conversion (81%) of a natural gas promoted a 95% hydrogen yield, where about 20% had been obtained from the light alkanes. The reaction steps from alkane dry reforming where hydrogen was produced (alkane cracking) provided carbon formation with a yield of 23%. A kinetics evaluation, based on experimental evidence that indicated two different sets of reaction steps for both ethane and propane processes, enabled the identification of the specific reaction rates of the cracking steps for each alkane. .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2090-4568.19.9.191

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