A novel process for methanol synthesis. Progress report, March 1, 1993--May 31, 1993
A bench-scale reactor is being used to conduct studies of the conversion of synthesis gas to methanol (MeOH) in the liquid phase by a novel process. In previous reports, we provided evidence for a two step reaction in series, the carbonylation reaction mainly taking place close to the copper chromite surface, and the hydrogenolysis reaction taking place on the surface of the copper chromite. The interaction between the two catalysts enhances the rate of MeOH formation. We have previously shown that, under present operating conditions, the methyl formate (MeF) concentration is not in equilibrium. The presence of H{sub 2}O results in a drop in the rate of MeF generation by the carbonylation reaction. In this quarter work has continued on the effect of water on the reaction.
- 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:
- 10176088
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/89786-T17; ON: DE93019784
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: [1993]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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