METHANOL PRODUCTION FROM SYNGASS
INNOVATIONS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
A SUSTAINABLE FUEL FOR THE FUTURE
PRESENTED BY: GROUP NO 02
WAJIH UL HASSAN (UW-23-CHE-BSC-002)
SYED MUNTAZIR MEHDI (UW-23-CHE-BSC-016)
INTRODUCTION
What is Methanol?
•A simple alcohol with the chemical
formula CH3OH .
•Chemical with numerous applications.
Innovation
in
the
Methanol
Production:
•Utilizing renewable energy sources.
•Carbon capture and utilization (CCU).
 Traditional Methanol Production:
•Fossil fuels (natural gas, coal).
•The high carbon footprint.
 The Need for Change:
•Transition to renewable energy sources.
•To reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
APPLICATIONS OF METHANOL
IMPORTANCE OF METHANOL PRODUCTION
 Versatile Chemical Building Block:
Methanol is a key ingredient in producing various products like
formaldehyde, acetic acid, and MTBE, used in plastics, paints, and gasoline.
 Potential Transportation Fuel: Methanol can be used as a clean-burning alternative fuel in vehicles, reducing
emissions.
 Carbon Capture Utilization: Methanol production from captured carbon dioxide can help mitigate climate
change by utilizing a greenhouse gas.
 Energy Storage: Methanol can be produced from renewable sources and used as a liquid energy carrier, storing
energy from wind or solar power.
TRADITIONAL METHANOL PRODUCTION FROM COAL
 Coal Gasification:
The coal is converted into synthesis gas (a mixture
of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2)).
 Water-Gas Shift Reaction:
CO reacts with steam to produce more H2 and
CO2.
 Methanol Synthesis:
CO and H2 react in the presence of catalyst to form
methanol.
Fig .01 Methanol production plant
KEY REACTIONS IN COAL-TO-METHANOL PRODUCTION
 Coal Gasification:
C + H2O → CO + H2
 Water-Gas Shift Reaction:
CO + H2O → CO2 + H2
 Methanol Synthesis:
CO + 2H2 → CH3OH
CO2 + 3H2 → CH3OH + H2O
Fig.02: Reaction for coal gasification
FLOW DIAGRAM :
Fig .03: Manufacturing process of methanol from coal gasification
FUTURE OF METHANOL PRODUCTION
 Shifting to Renewable Sources:
Utilizing renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind) for hydrogen production.
 Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU):
Capturing CO2 emissions and using it as a feedstock for methanol synthesis.
 Sustainable Methanol Production:
Reducing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.
GROWING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE FUELS
 The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable fuels in various sectors,
such as transportation and shipping,
is driving the development and
deployment of renewable methanol
production technologies.
Fig .04: Growing demand for sustainable fuels
CHALLENGES OF COAL-TO-METHANOL PRODUCTION
CONCLUSION
Methanol is a versatile chemical with diverse applications in various
industries and if talk about challenges we have environmental concerns,
policy support, cost competitiveness but methanol will continue to play a
significant role in the global economy because it is a key player in the
chemical industries.
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