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

T. N. van Schagen; D. W.F. Brilman

doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2024.102961

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

T. N. van Schagen^*, D. W.F. Brilman

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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 600kg_MeOHm_cat.⁻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.

Original language	English
Article number	102961
Journal	Journal of CO2 Utilization
Volume	89
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2024.102961
Publication status	Published - Nov 2024

Keywords

UT-Hybrid-D
Intermittent operation
Methanol synthesis
Natural convection
Reactor design
CO hydrogenation

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