Methanol synthesis gas from wood gasification

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Energy Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5062156

Baker, E G; Mitchell, D H; Mudge, L K; Brown, M D

Battelle, Pacific-Northwest Laboratory (PNL) is developing a catalytic steam-gasification process for the production of methanol-synthesis gas from wood. In this process biomass is reacted with steam in the presence of catalysts. The shift-conversion and reforming reactions take place in the gasifier, promoted by the catalyst. After CO/sub 2/ removal the product gas contains about 95% synthesis gas (H/sub 2/+CO) in approximately a 2:1 H/sub 2//CO ratio. These studies indicate that the cost of methanol from wood-gasification facilities is competitive with the current price of methanol. Laboratory gasifier results with various catalysts are included. Because of the economic incentive to provide synthesis gas at a higher pressure for methanol synthesis the PDU was modified to operate at 10 atm. The results obtained at this pressure are presented.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA
• OSTI ID: 5062156
• Journal Information: Energy Prog.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Prog.; (United States) Vol. 3:4; ISSN ENPGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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