Dimethyl ether synthesis from Victorian brown coal through gasification - Current status, and research and development needs

被引:67
作者
Bhattacharya, Sankar [1 ]
Kabir, Kazi Bayzid [1 ]
Hein, Klaus [1 ]
机构
[1] Monash Univ, Dept Chem Engn, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia
关键词
Victorian brown coal; Pyrolysis; Gasification; Dimethyl ether; Syngas to DME; Bi-functional catalyst; ONE-STEP SYNTHESIS; THERMODYNAMIC-EQUILIBRIUM CALCULATIONS; TEMPERATURE-PROGRAMMED PYROLYSIS; COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES; METAL-OXIDE CATALYSTS; FLUIDIZED-BED REACTOR; FUEL-CELL FEEDS; METHANOL SYNTHESIS; HYBRID CATALYSTS; SYNTHESIS GAS;
D O I
10.1016/j.pecs.2013.06.003
中图分类号
O414.1 [热力学];
学科分类号
070201 [理论物理];
摘要
Victorian brown coal, one of the largest and cheapest energy sources in the world, is currently used in mine-mouth coal-fired power plants. These power plants have low efficiency and high CO2 emission. Alternative process paths leading to electricity generation and chemical production can provide more energy efficient and environment friendly applications of brown coal. Synthesis of dimethyl ether (DME) from brown coal is an attractive option because of its environmentally benign properties and wide range of applications. This article first reviews the current and likely future applications of brown coal. In the latter part of the article emphasis has been given on DME, since it stands out as a suitable option from both environmental and economic point of view. Finally research needs for the development and commercialisation of DME production process from brown coal has been identified. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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