Development of vanadium-phosphate catalysts for methanol production by selective oxidation of methane
- Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO (United States)
The United States has vast natural gas reserves which could contribute significantly to our energy security if economical technologies for conversion to liquid fuels and chemicals were developed. Many of these reserves are small scale or in remote locations and of little value unless they can be transported to consumers. Transportation is economically performed via pipeline, but this route is usually unavailable in remote locations. Another option is to convert the methane in the gas to liquid hydrocarbons, such as methanol, which can easily and economically be transported by truck. Therefore, the conversion of methane to liquid hydrocarbons has the potential to decrease our dependence upon oil imports by opening new markets for natural gas and increasing its use in the transportation and chemical sectors of the economy. In this project, we are attempting to develop, and explore new catalysts capable of direct oxidation of methane to methanol. The specific objectives of this work are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (PETC), PA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-92PC92110
- OSTI ID:
- 198283
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9508133-; ON: DE96001664; TRN: 95:008316-0040
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Coal liquefaction and gas conversion contractor review meeting, Pittsburgh, PA (United States), 29-31 Aug 1995; Other Information: PBD: [1995]; Related Information: Is Part Of Coal liquefaction and gas conversion contractors review conference: Proceedings; PB: 733 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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