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Fuel from the synthesis gas--the role of process engineering

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  • Stelmachowski, Marek
  • Nowicki, Lech

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The paper presents the conclusions obtained in the investigations of methanol synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and higher alcohols synthesis from syngas as a raw material in slurry reactors. The overview of the role of process engineering was made on the basis of the experience in optimizing process conditions, modeling reactors and working out new technologies. Experimental data, obtained with a laboratory-stirred autoclave and theoretical considerations were used to develop the kinetic models that can describe the product formation and the model of the simultaneous phase and chemical equilibrium for the methanol and Fischer-Tropsch syntheses in the slurry reactors. These models were employed in modeling of the bubble-column slurry reactor (BCSR). Based on these considerations, a computer simulation of the low-pressure methanol synthesis for the pilot-scale, BCSR, was devised. The results of the calculations and the conclusions could be employed in the process for designing an industrial plant.

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  • Stelmachowski, Marek & Nowicki, Lech, 2003. "Fuel from the synthesis gas--the role of process engineering," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 74(1-2), pages 85-93, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:74:y:2003:i:1-2:p:85-93
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