Methanol production method
US12421183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/129
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Syngas is produced by a steam reforming unit with at least one of a bayonet reactor for reforming steam and a hydrocarbon, a recuperative burner, and a regenerative burner such that the steam reforming unit produces little or no steam in excess of the steam reforming process requirements. The syngas is then converted to methanol in a methanol synthesis unit. Compressors for the synthesis unit are driven by higher efficiency drivers than are possible using the low temperature steam conventionally exported from a steam reforming unit.
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