Single-Stage, Liquid-Phase Dimethyl Ether Synthesis Process from Syngas I. Dual Catalytic Activity and Process Feasibility

Author

Makarand R. Gogate
Sunggyu Lee, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

A novel process for manufacturing dimethyl ether (DME) from CO-rich syngas in a single stage has been developed. This novel approach was based on the application of dual catalysis in the liquid phase process, in which two functionally different catalysts are slurried in the inert mineral oil. The experimental reaction rate studies for methanol and dimethyl ether synthesis were conducted in a three-phase, mechanically agitated slurry reactor. The effects of catalyst ratio, temperature, and pressure on the dual catalytic activity were studied. The experimental data bear additional significance because this is the first study of such kind to be conducted on the liquid phase methanol synthesis process.

Recommended Citation

M. R. Gogate and S. Lee, "Single-Stage, Liquid-Phase Dimethyl Ether Synthesis Process from Syngas I. Dual Catalytic Activity and Process Feasibility," Fuel Science and Technology International, Taylor & Francis, Jan 1991.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/08843759108942290

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Document Type

Article - Journal

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1991 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1991