(5nickel-copper-molybdenum methanation catalyst and process

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A supported methanation catalyst and a process for utilizing the catalyst are disclosed. The catalyst yields a product containing a major proportion of methane and some ethane. Methanation of a gaseous feed stream containing from about 10 to about 50 mole percent carbon monoxide and, from about 1.0 to about 3.0 times as much hydrogen as carbon monoxide, is effected at elevated temperature and high pressure continuously over a prolonged period of time while, a conversion of carbon monoxide in excess of 80 mole percent is maintained. Thermal stability at elevated temperature and pressure permits essentially continuous use of the catalyst for extended periods of time without time-consuming …