Introduction of Methanol Synthesis

The synthesis of methanol from syngas is a well-established technology. Syngas can be produced from oil, natural gas, or coal. Syngas production via different coal gasification technologies is discussed in Chapter 4. 

All commercially produced methanol is made by the catalytic conversion of syngas containing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen as the main components. The basic reactions involved in methanol synthesis are 

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