World methanol situation poses challenge in process design

Journal Article · Mon Jul 16 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Chem. Eng. News; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v062n029.p031· OSTI ID:6645203

Haggin, J

A review is presented of the technology and economics of methanol production processes. Synthesis gas production based on methane or coal are compared. Since methane-based synthesis gas is hydrogen rich and coal-based synthesis gas is carbon rich, the combination of both processes, as suggested by the M.W. Kellogg Co., should be economically attractive. A liquid-phase synthesis in the developmental stages and two reactor configurations under consideration for its use are discussed. The Wentworth system of catalytic processing, a Lurgi process using coal and methane for methanol, a Lurgi process for utilizing methanol in a variation of the Mobil methanol-to-gasoline process, and another Lurgi process to produce a methanol fuel mixture for direct use as a motor fuel, consisting of methanol and oxygenates, are also discussed.

• OSTI ID: 6645203
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. News; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. News; (United States) Vol. 62:29; ISSN CENEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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