Inventors:
Herbert J. Setzer - Ellington CT
Sam Karavolis - East Hampton CT
John A. S. Bett - Hamden CT
Assignee:
International Fuel Cells Corporation - South Windsor CT
International Classification:
B01J 2104
B01J 2310
B01J 2358
Abstract:
High activity sulfur tolerant steam reforming catalysts are described comprising iridium, palladium or platinum supported on lanthanum stabilized alumina or magnesium promoted lanthanum stabilized alumina. The catalysts have improved activity over conventionally used catalysts in the presence of sulfur containing hydrocarbon fuels, particularly in a steam reforming environment. The catalysts have utility in autothermal, tubular, cyclic and adiabatic steam reforming processes.