A method of recycling process stream condensate from a steam reforming
system that produces an uncontaminated superheated steam stream and one
or more process condensate streams formed of condensate condensed from a
water containing product stream that is also produced by the steam
reforming system. The process condensate stream is collected and formed
into a contaminated condensate stream. The contaminated condensate stream
is then pressurized and heated with a first part of the uncontaminated
superheated steam stream to form a contaminated superheated steam stream
and an uncontaminated condensate stream. A second part of the
uncontaminated superheated steam stream is combined with the contaminated
superheated steam stream to form a combined superheated steam stream that
is used as a source of steam for steam reforming. The uncontaminated
condensate stream is recycled as make up for the uncontaminated
superheated steam stream. In such manner, contaminated process condensate
is reused and uncontaminated steam is available for export.