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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 1997
Filed:
May. 03, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Osamu Okada, Osaka-Sayama, JP;
Susumu Takami, Osaka, JP;
Tamotu Kotani, Kyoto, JP;
Satoshi Mori, Fujiidera, JP;
Hiroki Fujita, Nishinomiya, JP;
Naoko Fukumura, Fujiidera, JP;
Masamichi Ippommatsu, Nishinomiya, JP;
Assignee:
Osaka Gas Company Limited, Osaka, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C10K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
48214 ; 208246 ; 481987 ;
Abstract
A process for steam reforming of hydrocarbons which comprises subjecting a hydrocarbon to steam reforming after desulfurizing the hydrocarbon to a sulfur content of 5 ppb or less. According to the process, a poisoning of steam reforming catalyst by sulfur can be prevented, and stable and economical operation can be attained for a long period.