CO2 valorization: Production of synthetic gasoline and diesel fuel from dry reforming of methane

The purpose of this study is to illustrate the potential of dry reforming of methane for industrial applications by producing synthetic fuels from the combination of dry and steam reforming of methane. The proposed process includes four main units: production of synthesis gas from the dry and steam reforming of methane, Fischer Tropsch synthesis, hydro-cracking of Fischer Tropsch waxes, product upgrading and hydrogen recovery. Simulation model of this process was carried out with Aspen Plus" software which allows us to define and analyze the optimum conditions and equipment specifications for each unit. Energy consumption and CO2 balance are also calculated. The main interest of our proposed process is its very favorable carbon balance.