Autothermal reforming catalyst and process

Abstract From the Canadian patent

12-, Autothermal Reforming Catalyst, and Process Abstract, High activity steam reforming catalysts are described particularly adapted for use in autothermal reforming processes. A rhodium catalyst on a calcium oxide impregnated alumina substrate allows the autothermal reforming process to take place with substantially no carbon plugging at oxygen to carbon ratios below what had been considered critical for avoiding carbon plugging of the catalyst in the past.