Ammonia Production from Syngas - Cost Analysis - Ammonia E11A


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This report presents a cost analysis of a typical Ammonia production process from synthesis gas. In this process, hydrogen, recovered from syngas feedstock, and nitrogen, recovered from air, react producing Ammonia. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): "Ammonia", Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th edition; Keywords: Haber-Bosch, Haldor Topsoe, Uhde GmbH, Ammonia Casale and KBR




IPDI Production from Isophorone and Chlorine - Cost Analysis - IPDI E11A


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This report presents a cost analysis of Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) production from isophorone and chlorine. The process examined is a typical phosgenation process. In this process, isophorone diamine (IPDA) intermediate is initially obtained from isophorone. Then, IPDA reacts with phosgene to produce IPDI. The phosgene used is generated from chlorine and carbon monoxide in an on-site unit. Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is generated as by-product. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): (1) US Patent 9187412 B2, issued to Evonik Degussa in 2015 (2) US Patent 8884063 B2, issued to BASF SE in 2014 (3) US Patent 8563768, issued to Covestro (fromer Bayer MaterialScience) in 2013 Keywords: Isophorone Diisocyanate, IPDI, Isophorone Diamine, IPDA, Phosgenation




Syngas Production from Natural Gas - Cost Analysis - Syngas E11A


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This report presents a cost analysis of Syngas (Synthesis Gas) production from natural gas. The process examined is a typical autothermal reforming process. The final product obtained is Syngas with a H2/CO ratio of 2. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): "Gas Production", Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 7th edition Keywords: Methane, Carbon Monoxide, Catalytic Reforming




Methyl Methacrylate from Acetone - Cost Analysis - MMA E11A


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This report presents a cost analysis of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) production from acetone, ammonia and natural gas The process examined is similar to Evonik Aveneer process. In this process, hydrogen cyanide, acetone and methanol are used as raw materials for the production of MMA. Different from the conventional acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) process, this process does not use sulfuric acid. The hydrogen cyanide used is generated from ammonia and natural gas in an on-site unit. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): (1) US Patent 8569539, issued to Evonik in 2013 (2) US Patent 20120232305, issued to Evonik in 2012 (3) US Patent 20080194875, issued to Evonik in 2008 Keywords: Propanone, Hydrolysis, Transesterification, Dehydration, Prussic Acid




Ammonia Production from Syngas - Cost Analysis - Ammonia E11A


Book Description

This report presents a cost analysis of a typical Ammonia production process from synthesis gas In this process, hydrogen, recovered from syngas feedstock, and nitrogen, recovered from air, react producing Ammonia. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): "Ammonia", Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th edition; Keywords: Haber-Bosch, Haldor Topsoe, Uhde GmbH, Ammonia Casale and KBR




Dimethyl Carbonate Production Process - Cost Analysis - DMC E11A


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This report presents a cost analysis of Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) production from methanol. The process examined is a typical oxidative carbonylation process. This process is a non-phosgene alternative for DMC production, in which CO, O2 and methanol react in the presence of copper chloride (CuCI) catalyst. Although reaction occurs in the liquid phase, a heterogeneous-phase mixture forms and the product stream is withdrawn from the reactor in vapor phase. The vapor is partially condensed, treated for recovery of catalyst and then subjected to distillation operations. Unreacted methanol is recovered and recycled to the reactor. Purified Dimethyl Carbonate is obtained after separation of side-product water. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): (1) US Patent 20030236428, issued to General Electric Company (2) US Patent 5685957, issued to Enichem Synthesis in 1997 Keywords: Non-Phosgene Process, Phosgene-Free, Oxidative Carbonylation, Enichem, Eni




Hydrogen via Natural Gas Steam Reforming - Cost Analysis - Hydrogen E11A


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This report presents a cost analysis of Hydrogen production from natural gas. The process examined is a typical steam reforming process. This process comprises the following main steps: natural gas steam reforming for syngas production; shift conversion, i.e., reaction of carbon monoxide with steam, producing carbon dioxide and additional Hydrogen; Hydrogen purification by means of a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): (1) "Hydrogen, 2. Production", Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2011 (2) "Hydrogen", Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 5th edition Keywords: H2, NG, Water-gas Shifting, Reformer, Steam Methane Reforming, SMR




CO2 Sequestration and Valorization


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The reconciliation of economic development, social justice and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is one of the biggest political challenges of the moment. Strategies for mitigating CO2 emissions on a large scale using sequestration, storage and carbon technologies are priorities on the agendas of research centres and governments. Research on carbon sequestration is the path to solving major sustainability problems of this century a complex issue that requires a scientific approach and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary technology, plus a collaborative policy among nations. Thus, this challenge makes this book an important source of information for researchers, policymakers and anyone with an inquiring mind on this subject.




Biorenewable Resources


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Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture, 2nd Edition will provide comprehensive coverage of engineering systems that convert agricultural crops and residues into bioenergy and biobased products. This edition is thoroughly updated and revised to better serve the needs of the professional and research fields working with biorenewable resource development and production. Biorenewable resources is a rapidly growing field that forms at the interface between agricultural and plant sciences and process engineering. Biorenewable Resources will be an indispensable reference for anyone working in the production of biomass or biorenewable resources.




Renewable Hydrogen Technologies


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The fields covered by the hydrogen energy topic have grown rapidly, and now it has become clearly multidisciplinary. In addition to production, hydrogen purification and especially storage are key challenges that could limit the use of hydrogen fuel. In this book, the purification of hydrogen with membrane technology and its storage in "solid" form using new hydrides and carbon materials are addressed. Other novelties of this volume include the power conditioning of water electrolyzers, the integration in the electric grid of renewable hydrogen systems and the future role of microreactors and micro-process engineering in hydrogen technology as well as the potential of computational fluid dynamics to hydrogen equipment design and the assessment of safety issues. Finally, and being aware that transportation will likely constitute the first commercial application of hydrogen fuel, two chapters are devoted to the recent advances in hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines for transport vehicles. - Hydrogen from water and biomass considered - Holistic approach to the topic of renewable hydrogen production - Power conditioning of water electrolyzers and integration of renewable hydrogen energy systems considered - Subjects not included in previous books on hydrogen energy - Micro process technology considered - Subject not included in previous books on hydrogen energy - Applications of CFD considered - Subject not included in previous books on hydrogen energy - Fundamental aspects will not be discussed in detail consciously as they are suitably addressed in previous books - Emphasis on technological advancements - Chapters written by recognized experts - Up-to date approach to the subjects and relevant bibliographic references