Conversion of Natural Gas Research Topics

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Conversion of Natural GasResearch Topics

• Synthesis Gas Production
• Fischer-Tropsch Chemistry
• Production of Oxygenates
• Methanol to Olefins
• Direct Conversion of Methane to
• C2, MeOH
• Dehydrogenation of Ethane/
• Propane/Butanes
• Microreactor Technology
• Fundamental Studies in Catalysis

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Catalysis Petrochemistry

• NTNU Staff
• Professors 3 (1)
• Technical/admin 4 (Shared with
• Polymer Chemistry)
• Ph.D. Students 12
• SINTEF Staff
• Researchers 10
• Technical/admin 3
• Diploma Students 15-20/year

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CatalysisMain Activities

• Conversion of Natural Gas
• Upgrading of Oil Fractions
• Environmental including NOX
• Reduction and H2 Storage
• Heterogeneous Homogeneous
• Catalysis
• Testing/Characterization of
• Catalysts
• Free Radical Chain Reactions

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Oil RefiningMain Activities

• Catalyitc Reforming (Pilot Plant
• Studies)
• C5/C6 Isomerization
• Oligomerization of C4
• Hydrotreating (S Removal)
• Mild Hydrocracking
• Fundamental Studies (Supported
• Metal Catalysts, Zeolites)