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Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
A bench-scale reactor is being used to conduct studies of the conversion of synthesis gas to methanol in the liquid phase by a novel process. In previous reports, we provided evidence for a two step reaction in series, the carbonylation reaction mainly taking place close to the copper chromate surface, and the hydrogenolysis reaction taking place on the surface of the copper chromate. The interaction between thetwo catalysts enhances the rate of MeOH formation. we have previously shown that under present operating conditions, the methyl formate concentration is not in equilibrium. The presence of H2O results in a drop in the rate of MeF generation by the carbonylation reaction. In this quarter, we examined schemes to reduce the H2O level in the reactor and enhance the rate of MeF formation. An increased methyl formate concentration would lead to increased methanol synthesis rates.
