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Title: A novel process for manufacture of methanol. Progress report, December 1, 1989--February 28, 1990

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10153092· OSTI ID:10153092

A bench-scale reactor is being used to conduct studies of the conversion of synthesis gas to methanol by a novel process. During the last quarter, the effect of potassium methoxide and Cu-chromite loading on the MeOH formation rate was investigated. The rate obtained with Cu-chromite was compared to that using Cu-ZnO as catalyst. Work also continued on the modification of the experimental equipment to permit on-line monitoring of liquid and gas compositions.

Research Organization:
Pittsburgh Univ., PA (United States). Dept. of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-89PC89786
OSTI ID:
10153092
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/89786-T10; ON: DE92015796
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1990]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English