AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL FROM A CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK

摘要

5 AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL FROM ACARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCKThe 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 10 which is then converted to ethanoic acid, which is then esterified and which is then hydrogenated to produce ethanol.Fig. 1