2nd Edition

Catalyst Handbook

Edited By Martyn V. Twigg Copyright 1989
608 Pages
by CRC Press

608 Pages
by Routledge

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice. It provides fundamental information on heterogeneous catalysis and the practicalities of the catalysts and processes used in producing ammonia, hydrogen and methanol via hydrocarbon steam reforming. It also covers the oxidation reactions in making formaldehyde from methanol, nitric acid from ammonia and sulphuric acid from sulphur dioxide.... Read more
Preface, 1 Fundamental Principles. 2 Process Design, Rating and Performance. 3 Handling and Using Catalysts in the Plant. 4. Feedstock Purification. 5 Steam Reforming. 6 The Water-gas Shift Reaction. 7 Methanation. 8 Ammonia Synthesis. 9 Methanol Synthesis. 10 Catalytic Oxidations. Appendices.

Biography

Martyn V. Twigg, Johnson Matthey Plc, Orchard Laboratories, Orchard Road, Royston, UK (retired)