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1 online resource (708 pages) |
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Front Cover -- Methanol: Science and Engineering -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Part 1: Science and Production -- Chapter 1: Methanol Production and Applications: An Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Methanol Production -- 2.1. Methanol From Natural Gas -- 2.1.1. The BASF process-high-pressure method -- 2.1.2. The ICI process-low-pressure method -- 2.2. Methanol From Coal and Biomass -- 2.3. Methanol From Catalytic Hydrogenation of CO2 -- 3. Methanol Application -- 3.1. Methanol to DiMethylEther -- 3.2. Hydrogen Production |
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3.2.1. Methanol decomposition3.2.2. Methanol steam reforming -- 3.2.3. Methanol-water solution electrolysis -- 3.2.4. Partial oxidation/autothermal reforming -- 3.3. Methanol Fuel Cells -- Conclusions and Future Trends -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 2: State of the Art of Conventional Reactors for Methanol Production -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Catalysts for Methanol Synthesis -- 3. Reactors for Methanol Synthesis -- 3.1. BASF High Pressure Process -- 3.2. ICI's 100atm Methanol Synthesis Process |
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3.3. Haldor Topsoe A/S Low-Pressure Methanol Synthesis Process3.4. Kvaerner Methanol Synthesis Process -- 3.5. Krupp Uhde's Methanol Synthesis Technology -- 3.6. Lurgi Ã#x96;l-Gas-Chemie GmbH Process -- 3.7. Synetix LPM Process -- 3.8. Liquid-Phase Methanol Process -- 4. Methanol Reactors -- 4.1. Multiple Bed Reactors -- 4.2. Single Bed Reactors -- 5. Conclusions and Future Trends -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 3: Fossil or Renewable Sources for Methanol Production? -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Why Methanol From Biomass? |
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3. Different Kinds of Biomass4. Traditional Process for Methanol Production -- 4.1. Chemistry -- 4.2. Catalytic Systems -- 4.3. Kinetic Modeling -- 4.4. Transport Phenomena Around and Inside the Catalyst -- 5. Biomass-Based Processes -- 5.1. Thermal Treatment of Biomasses -- 5.2. CO2 Conversion -- 5.2.1. Biological processes -- 5.2.2. Catalytic hydrogenation -- 5.2.3. Acid gas conversion AG2S -- 5.2.4. CO2 photoreduction to methanol -- 5.2.5. Biogas conversion by tri-reforming -- 6. Biomass-to-Methanol Process Design |
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7. Current Problems With Biomethanol Production and ConclusionsReferences -- Further Reading -- Chapter 4: Waste as a Source of Carbon for Methanol Production -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Biomethanol -- 1.2. Biomethanol Uses and Advantages -- 2. Producing Biomethanol From MSW -- 3. Plant Configuration -- 3.1. Removal of Sulfur Components -- 3.2. The Correction of the R Ratio -- 4. Energy Efficiency of the Conversion Process -- 5. Conclusion -- References |
| Summary |
Methanol: Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive review of the chemistry, properties, and current and potential uses and applications of methanol. Divided into four parts, the book begins with a detailed account of current production methods and their economics. The second part deals with the applications of methanol, providing useful insights into future applications. Modeling of the various reactor systems is covered in the next section, with final discussions in the book focusing on the economic and environmental impact of this chemical. Users will find this to be a must-have resource for all researchers and engineers studying alternative energy sources. Provides the latest developments on methanol researchReviews methanol production methods and their economicsOutlines the use of methanol as an alternative green transportation fuelIncludes new technologies and many new applications of methanol |
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""Chapter 5: Direct Synthesis of Methanol and Dimethyl Ether From a CO2-Rich Feedstock: Thermodynamic Analysis and Selectiv ... "" |
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Print version record |
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Methanol.
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Methanol -- Industrial applications
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Renewable energy sources.
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methyl alcohol.
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Methanol
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Renewable energy sources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Dalena, Francesco
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| ISBN |
9780444640109 |
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044464010X |
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