Process for conducting an equilibrium limited chemical reaction using microchannel technology
US8747805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosed invention relates to a process for conducting an equilibrium limited chemical reaction in a microchannel reactor. The process involves the use of active heat exchange and is suitable for conducting exothermic and endothermic reactions. The process is particularly suitable for synthesizing methanol and dimethyl ether.
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