Process for the production of alcohol from a carbonaceous feedstock

摘要

The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of ethanol from a carbonaceous feedstock; wherein the carbonaceous feedstock is first converted to synthesis gas which is then converted to ethanoic acid, which is then esterified and which is then hydrogenated to produce ethanol.

主权项

1. A process for the production of ethanol comprising introducing methyl ethanoate and/or ethyl ethanoate together with H2, water and optionally, either or both, methanol and ethanol, into a hydrogenation unit comprising a hydrogenation catalyst to produce a stream comprising ethanol and optionally methanol.