Characterization of a highly integrated, natural convection-driven, condensing methanol reactor

Autor: T.N. van Schagen, D.W.F. Brilman
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of CO2 Utilization, Vol 89, Iss , Pp 102961- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2212-9839
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2024.102961
Popis: A highly integrated, natural convection-driven, condensing methanol reactor with the catalyst bed, heat integration section and liquid product separation in a single pressure vessel without moving parts is successfully tested. Space-time yields of up to 600kgMeOHmcat.−3h−1 are demonstrated, comparable to other CO2-to-methanol processes. The internal recycle by natural convection is successfully achieved as well as significant heat integration. A further reduction of heat losses to the environment is needed for autothermal operation. The dynamic characteristics of the process, with fast start-up times, a high turn-down ratio add to the potential to deal with intermittent feed supply. Overall the LOGIC 2.0 reactor concept is a promising process configuration for green methanol production.
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