High octane ethers from synthesis gas-derived alcohols. [Catalyst names: Amberlyst-15, BioRad AG 50WX2, Nafion-H microsaddles, and Purolite 150]

Technical Report · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6085388· OSTI ID:6085388

Klier, K; Herman, R G; Johannson, M; Feeley, O C; Bogar, S; Lawson, E; Kieke, M

The objective of the proposed research is to synthesize high octane ethers, primarily methyl isobuty 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-butanol (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). Zettlemoyer Center for Surface Studies
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-90PC90044
• OSTI ID: 6085388
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/90044-4; ON: DE92004519
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALCOHOLS
CONVERSION
CATALYSTS
ETHERS
SYNTHESIS
BUTANOLS
CARBONIUM COMPOUNDS
CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
ION EXCHANGE
METHANOL
OCTANE
PROGRESS REPORT
RESINS
SYNTHESIS GAS
ALKANES
CARBON COMPOUNDS
DOCUMENT TYPES
FLUIDS
GASES
HYDROCARBONS
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
KINETICS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POLYMERS
REACTION KINETICS
010408* - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- C1 Processes- (1987-)