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Initial development and performance evaluation of a process for formation of dense carbon by pyrolysis of methaneThe three steps in pyrolytic carbon formation are: (1) gaseous hydrocarbon polymerization and aromatic formation; (2) gas-phase condensation and surface adsorption/impingement of polyaromatic hydrocarbon; and (3) final dehydration to carbon. The structure of the carbon in the various stages of formation is examined. The apparatuses and experimental procedures for the pyrolysis of methane in a 60 cm long quartz reactor tube at temperatures ranging from 1400-1600 K are described. The percentage of carbon converted and its density are calculated and tabularly presented. The results reveal that dense carbon formation is maximized and soot eliminated by this procedure. It is observed that conversion efficiency depends on the composition of the inlet gas and conversion increases with increasing temperature. Based on the experimental data a three-man carbon reactor subsystem (CRS) is developed; the functions of the Sabatier Methanation Reactor, two carbon formation reactors and fluid handling components of the CRS are analyzed. The CRS forms 16 kg of carbon at a rate of 0.8 kg/day for 20 days in a two percent volume density quartz wool packing at temperature of 1500-1600 K.
Document ID
19860038791
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Noyes, G. P.
(United Technologies Corp. Hamilton Standard Div., Windsor Locks, CT, United States)
Cusick, R. J.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1985
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 851342
Accession Number
86A23529
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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