A novel process for manufacture of methanol

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5256006· OSTI ID:5256006

Tierney, J W; Wender, I

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; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: FG22-89PC89786
• OSTI ID: 5256006
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/89786-T10; ON: DE92015796
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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