20140084214 | PROCESS FOR CATALYTIC STEAM REFORMING OF A FEEDSTOCK COMPRISING AN OXYGENATED HYDROCARBON AND A HYDROCARBON - The invention relates to a process for catalytic steam reforming of a feedstock comprising an oxygenated hydrocarbon and a hydrocarbon, wherein during a first period of time the oxygenated hydrocarbon, the hydrocarbon and steam are supplied to an externally heated steam reforming catalyst under steam reforming conditions to produce synthesis gas and to obtain deactivated steam reforming catalyst and wherein during a second period of time, consecutive to the first period of time, the deactivated reforming catalyst is regenerated under steam reforming operating conditions by stopping the supply of the oxygenated hydrocarbon whilst maintaining the supply of the hydrocarbon and steam. | 03-27-2014 |