Modelling of Methanol Production From Biogas

Kharitonov, V.; Geza, V.; Rodin, L.; Shorohov, M.

doi:10.2478/lpts-2023-0043

Abstract

This article presents a computer model for the methanol production from biogas. The stages of autothermal and steam reforming of biogas and the methanol synthesis cycle are considered. A study has been performed on the influence of the composition of biogas and the method of its conversion on the amount of methanol produced. As a result of the computational experiment on the model, the optimal composition of biogas has been determined and the applicability of the methods of autothermal and steam reforming has been assessed. An assessment has been made of reducing the carbon pressure on the environment during the processing of biogas into methanol.

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Modelling of Methanol Production From Biogas

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