Apparatus and method for automatable start-up of a steam reformer arrangement into a normal operating state, and use and open-loop control/closed-loop control device and computer program product

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A method can be utilized to startup into a normal operating state a steam reformer arrangement for the production of hydrogen, methanol, or ammonia. A plurality of burners that are coupled to at least one reactor having reformer tubes may be controlled and regulated. In particular, startup may be performed out and regulated in an automated manner by the burners ensuring normal operation, in particular non-startup burners, being ignited indirectly as a function of temperature by means of burners provided specifically for startup, in particular pilot burners and startup burners, as a function of automatically evaluated flame monitoring at least at the pilot burners. This method provides time savings and savings of outlay in terms of personnel and also high operational reliability.

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THYSSENKRUPP UHDE GMBH44141 DORTMUND

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Brakhane, Thorsten Dortmund, DE 1 0
Nölker, Klaus Dortmund, DE 9 1
Scholz, Marco Dortmund, DE 10 1
Sichtermann, Ernst Dortmund, DE 3 0

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