Systems, devices and methods for input and output pressure management of air breathing engine reformers

A system for converting a gas to an end product, the system comprises:

• a. an inflow port for receiving a flow of a hydrocarbon-based fuel source, where the composition is primarily gaseous hydrocarbons and inert gases from a source;
• b. the inflow port in fluid communication with an air-breathing reciprocating engine, whereby the engine is configured to partially oxidizing the fuel source to produce a syngas mixture with a H2/CO ratio suitable for synthesis of liquids;
• and,
• c. a means for reducing compressor work.

A system for converting a flare gas into methanol with reducing compressor work, the system comprising:

• a. a first line for receiving a flow of air, and a second line for receiving a flow of a flare gas;
• b. the first and second lines in fluid communication with an air breathing engine reformer assembly;
• c. a turbo-expander assembly in fluid communication with a third line;
• d. the engine reformer assembly in fluid communication with the third line;
• e. wherein the third line connects the engine reform assembly and the turbo-expander assembly, whereby an intermediate product from the engine reformer can flow to the turbo expander assembly;
• f. the turbo-expander assembly in fluid communications with a fourth line, a fifth line and a sixth line;
• g. a methanol synthesis assembly in fluid communication with the fourth line, the fifth line and the sixth line;
• h. wherein the fourth line connects the turbo-expander to the methanol synthesis assembly and is configured to provide a first flow from the turbo-expander to the methanol synthesis assembly;
• i. wherein the fifth line connects the turbo-expander to the methanol synthesis assembly and is configured to provide a second flow from the turbo-expander assembly to the methanol synthesis assembly;
• j. wherein the sixth line connects the turbo-expander to the methanol synthesis assembly and is configured to provide a third flow from the methanol synthesis assembly to the turbo-expander assembly.