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Analysis, synthesis, and design of a one-step dimethyl ether production via a thermodynamic approach

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  • Chen, Hsi-Jen
  • Fan, Chei-Wei
  • Yu, Chiou-Shia

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In this work, we have developed a direct one-step process design on an oxygenate production, namely, dimethyl ether (DME). DME can be used as a cetane-number booster for diesel, in addition to being capable of a substitute for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In order to analyze the independent chemical reactions involved in the reactor, it is necessary to carry out a study of the chemical reaction stoichiometry. And with a specific syngas feed, the following reactions are found: (1) CO2+H2=H2O+CO, (2) CO+2H2=CH3OH, and (3) 3CO+3H2=(CH3)2O+CO2. To gain an insight into the reactor design, we have also utilized the concept of thermodynamics, including equilibrium-constant method and the minimization of Gibbs free energy. Additionally, we have also united the pinch technology with the base-case design for heat exchanger network synthesis in order to compare the energy consumption and capital costs of the process with/without heat integration. Two kinds of software were used in the research–Aspen Plus and SuperTarget. The former was used for the process synthesis, design, and simulation; the latter was used to carry out the pinch analysis and the synthesis of heat exchanger network.

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  • Chen, Hsi-Jen & Fan, Chei-Wei & Yu, Chiou-Shia, 2013. "Analysis, synthesis, and design of a one-step dimethyl ether production via a thermodynamic approach," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 101(C), pages 449-456.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:101:y:2013:i:c:p:449-456
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.08.025
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