Q1: Fauser Monte Catini converter is used for

ANS:A - ammonia synthesis (e.g. at FCI Sindri).

The Fauser Monte Catini converter is used for shift conversion, specifically for converting carbon monoxide (CO) to carbon dioxide (CO2). This process is known as the water-gas shift reaction and is commonly employed in industries such as ammonia production and hydrogen production from syngas. In the water-gas shift reaction, carbon monoxide reacts with steam (water vapor) to produce carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas: CO + H2O → CO2 + H2 This reaction is often carried out over a catalyst, such as iron oxide or chromium oxide, at elevated temperatures. The Fauser Monte Catini converter facilitates this conversion process efficiently, allowing for the production of more hydrogen gas, which is desirable for various industrial applications. Ammonia synthesis and methanation of CO and CO2 are different processes with their own specific reactors and conditions. Therefore, the Fauser Monte Catini converter is not used for these purposes.