Ether Blends Via Reactive Distillation

摘要

A method for forming a blend of ethers from a blend of alcohols includes a step of reacting a hydrocarbon-containing gas with an oxygen-containing gas to form first product blend. The first product blend includes a blend of partially oxygenated compounds. The blend of partially oxygenated compounds is provided to a reactive distillation station where it is converted a second product blend. The second product blend typically includes a mixture of ethers. An apparatus implementing the method is also provided.

主权项

1. A method for forming a blend of ethers from a blend of partially oxygenated compounds, the method comprising:
a) reacting a hydrocarbon-containing gas with an oxygen-containing gas to form first product blend in a reactor, the first product blend including a blend of partially oxygenated compounds; b) providing the blend of partially oxygenated compounds to a reactive distillation station through one or more conduits; and c) converting the blend of partially oxygenated compounds to a second product blend at the reactive distillation station, the second product blend including a mixture of ethers.