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Title: A novel process for methanol synthesis. Progress report, June 1, 1992--August 31, 1992

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10124736· OSTI ID:10124736

A bench-scale reactor is being used to study the conversion of synthesis gas to methanol (MEOH) in the liquid phase by a novel method. In previous reports, we provided evidence for a two step reaction consisting of a carbonylation reaction taking place mainly in the ``film`` close to a copper chromite surface followed by a hydrogenolysis reaction taking place on the surface of the copper chromite. The interaction between the two catalysts enhances the rate of methanol formation. In this quarter, we reexamined the equilibrium concentration for methyl formate and obtained data at higher loadings of copper chromite.

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:
10124736
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/89786-T14; ON: DE93008037
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1992]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English