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Title: High octane ethers from synthesis gas-derived alcohols. Quarterly technical progress report, January--March 1992

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:10155756

The objective of the proposal research is to synthesize high octane ethers, primarily methyl isobutyl ether (MIBE) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), directly from H{sub 2}/CO/CO{sub 2} coal-derived synthesis gas via alcohol mixtures that are rich in methanol and 2-methyl-1-propanol (isobutanol). The overall scheme involves gasification of coal, purification and shifting of the synthesis gas, higher alcohol synthesis, and direct synthesis of ethers.

Research Organization:
Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-90PC90044
OSTI ID:
10155756
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/90044-6; ON: DE92015467
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Apr 1992
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English