摘要 |
A one-step process is disclosed for the production of dimethyl ether, with varying amounts of co-product methanol, from synthesis gas. In the process, synthesis gas with a wide range of compositions of H2, CO, CO2, and other species is contacted with a catalyst or mixture of catalysts suspended in an inert liquid in a three phase reactor system. In situations where the feed gas is relatively rich in CO and poor in H2, H2O may be co-fed to enhance productivity. The catalyst, which comprises both a methanol synthesis component and a dehydration (ether forming) component, can be in the form of pellets or powder, depending on the mode of operation for the reactor. |
申请人 |
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC., TREXLERTOWN, PA., US |
发明人 |
HSIUNG, THOMAS HSIAO-LING, EMMAUS, PA 18049, US;WHITE, JAMES FERGUSON, MACUNGIE, PA 18062, US;LEWNARD, JOHN JOSEPH, EMMAUS, PA 18049, US |