Thermal Stability Analysis of the Liquid Phase Methanol Synthesis Reactor
Abstract
The effect of addition of an inert liquid phase on the rate of heat generation in the catalytic synthesis of methanol from syngas has been studied. Gas compositions typical of product gases from Lurgi and Koppers-Totzek gasifiers, represented by H2-rich and CO-rich syngas respectively, were used to experimentally verify the “slope” and “dynamic” critria in a three-phase fixed bed recycle reactor. The liquid medium, witco-40 oil, has been effective in controlling the rate of heat generation and in preventing catalyst overheating, signifying that the liquid phase synthesis is thermally far more stable than the vapor phase synthesis. The experimental thermal stability study provides crucial and valuable information in commercializing the liquid phase methanol synthesis process. The current approach of thermal stability analysis does not require any a priori assumption or predetermined reaction kinetics.
Recommended Citation
M. R. Gogate et al., "Thermal Stability Analysis of the Liquid Phase Methanol Synthesis Reactor," Fuel Science and Technology International, vol. 10, no. 10, pp. 1717 - 1742, Springer Verlag, Oct 1992.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/08843759208905370
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Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
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Article - Journal
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English
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© 1992 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 1992
