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1: Production of methanol from syngas.................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2:DESIGN PROBLEM / PROJECT DEFINITION:..........................................................................................................................3
2.1: LITERATURE REVIEW:.......................................................................................................................................................3
2.1.1: Manufacturing Routs:...................................................................................................................................................3
Equations:...............................................................................................................................................................................3
Partial Oxidation:....................................................................................................................................................................3
Equations:...............................................................................................................................................................................3
Biomass Gasification:..............................................................................................................................................................4
Equations:...............................................................................................................................................................................4
Equations:...............................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2:Thermo-physical property information:...........................................................................................................................4
2.3:Health and Safety data.....................................................................................................................................................5
2.4:Reaction kinetics:..............................................................................................................................................................7
2.5:PROCESS CREATION / FLOWSHEET DEVELOPMENT..........................................................................................................8
Input/output Diagram:........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation diagram:................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Alternative Process:................................................................................................................................................................9
2.6:Process flow Diagram:....................................................................................................................................................10
ALTERNATIVE PROCESS DIAGRAM:.......................................................................................................................................11
3:METHODOLOGY / PROCESS DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................12
4:DESIGN OF REACTOR.........................................................................................................................................................16
CO+2H2⇌ CH3OH.................................................................................................................................................................16
CO2+3H2⇌ CH3OH+H2O......................................................................................................................................................16
CO+H2O⇌ CO2+H2...............................................................................................................................................................16
4.1: DESIGN OF HEAT EXCHANGER.......................................................................................................................................16
4.2: DESIGN OF MASS TRANSFER EQUIPMENT “RadFrac”....................................................................................................16
4.3: DESIGN OF Distillation Column......................................................................................................................................17
4.4: RadFrac Design Results..................................................................................................................................................19
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PHASE-I
1: Production of methanol from syngas
PHASE-II
INTRODUCTION
Coal Gasification:
Process: Coal gasification involves the reaction of coal with oxygen or steam at high temperatures (700-
1500°C) in a controlled environment to produce syngas.
Equations:
C + H2O → CO + H2 C + O2 → CO2
Advantages: Coal gasification can utilize abundant coal reserves for syngas production, potentially
providing a more diverse feedstock compared to natural gas or biomass.
Disadvantages: However, coal gasification can produce significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other
pollutants, making it less environmentally friendly compared to other methods. Additionally, coal
gasification plants are generally more complex and expensive to build and operate.
Density and Viscosity: Density and viscosity of the reactants, intermediates, and products affect the
fluid dynamics within the reactor and the associated mass transfer processes. These properties
impact reactor design and performance.
4. Thermal Conductivity: Thermal conductivity is important for heat transfer within the
reactor and associated equipment. Understanding the thermal conductivity of the reaction mixture
and catalyst bed helps in optimizing reactor design for efficient heat management.
5. Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure of methanol is important for separation and purification
processes, particularly in distillation or vapor-phase separation units. It determines the conditions
under which methanol can be recovered from the reaction mixture.
6. Solubility: Solubility of methanol in water and other solvents affects downstream
separation processes, especially when methanol purification involves liquid-liquid extraction or other
solvent-based techniques.
7. Reaction Kinetics: While not strictly a thermophysical property, understanding the
kinetics of the methanol synthesis reaction is crucial for reactor design and operation. Kinetic
parameters such as rate constants and activation energies govern the rate of methanol formation and
help optimize catalyst performance.
These properties, along with others, are essential for the design, optimization, and operation of methanol
production plants from syngas. They provide insights into the behavior of the system under various
conditions and aid in achieving high efficiency and productivity.
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safety data points relevant to methanol production: 1.Toxicity: Methanol is toxic to humans and
can cause severe health effects, including blindness or death, if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed
through the skin. Workers must be trained in handling procedures, including the use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, and respiratory protection.
1.Flammability: Methanol is highly flammable and can form explosive vapor-air mixtures. Proper
measures must be in place to control ignition sources and prevent the accumulation of
flammable vapors. Facilities should have adequate ventilation and explosion-proof equipment
where necessary.
2.Exposure Limits: Regulatory agencies such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
and ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) have established
permissible exposure limits (PELs) and threshold limit values (TLVs) for methanol exposure in the
workplace. Monitoring of air concentrations is essential to ensure compliance with these limits.
3.Emergency Response: Facilities must have comprehensive emergency response plans in place, including
procedures for spills, leaks, fires, and exposure incidents. Employees should be trained in emergency
response protocols, and appropriate firefighting equipment and spill containment materials should be
readily available.
4.Corrosivity: Methanol can be corrosive to certain metals and materials. Compatibility assessments
should be conducted to ensure that equipment and storage vessels are constructed from suitable
materials that can withstand exposure to methanol and its byproducts.
5.Catalyst Handling: Catalysts used in methanol synthesis processes may pose additional health and
safety risks due to their composition and handling requirements. Workers should be trained in safe
handling practices and provided with appropriate PPE to minimize exposure.
6.Pressure Hazards: Methanol synthesis reactors operate at high pressures to promote the desired
chemical reactions. Proper design, maintenance, and inspection of pressure vessels and piping
systems are essential to prevent leaks, ruptures, and other pressure-related incidents.
7.Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): Syngas derived from certain feedstocks may contain hydrogen sulfide, a highly
toxic and flammable gas. Proper precautions, such as H2S monitoring, ventilation, and the use of
scavengers, may be necessary to mitigate the risks associated with H2S exposure.
8.Waste Management: Proper disposal of waste streams, including spent catalysts and byproducts, is
essential to prevent environmental contamination and ensure compliance with regulations.
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Worker Training: Comprehensive training programs should be implemented to educate
workers about the hazards associated with methanol production and the proper procedures for
handling, storage, and emergency response.
By addressing these health and safety considerations proactively, methanol production facilities can
minimize risks to workers, the surrounding community, and the environment. Regular monitoring,
maintenance, and ongoing safety training are essential components of a robust safety management
system.
2.4:Reaction kinetics:
The reaction kinetics for the production of methanol from syngas involve understanding the rate at
which the chemical reactions occur and the factors that influence this rate.
The reactor will be governed by the following equilibrium reaction kinetics:
lnk2,eq = -24.36+(7052)/(T)
lnk3,eq = -4.67+(477)/(T)
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2.5:PROCESS CREATION / FLOWSHEET DEVELOPMENT
Input/output Diagram:
1.1.1
Function diagram:
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Operation diagram:
Alternative Process:
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2.6:Process flow Diagram:
Hydrogen
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ALTERNATIVE PROCESS DIAGRAM:
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PHASE-III
CO-CO2
C2
H3
H3-OUT C2-OUT
HYDROGEN
SEP-2
VAP
DSTWU
C1 D-VAP
MIX CSTR V-1 H2 SEP-1
H1
C1-OUT H1-OUT MIX-OUT CSTR-OUT V1-OUT H2-OUT LIQ
Errors
D-LIQ
Our Feed is at low pressure level so we passed the feed through compressor(C-1) that
increased the pressure but also temperature was increases than required temperature. For this
we put a cooler(H-1) to decrease the temperature than the feed is put into the CSTR. Then
again temperature is above the required temperature so we passed it through another cooler(H-
2) and then passed the product through separation column(SEP-1) to separate the liquid
methanol and vapors. Liquid is passed through DSTWU to separate the vapor and liquid phase.
The product moved out from separator is totally vapor but at low pressure. So it is compressed
by compressor(C-2) that also increased the temperature for which third cooler(H-3) is used to
maintain the temperature. Then again the product is passed through another separator(sep-2)
from where carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide is removed and hydrogen is recycled. A
random error also occurred in the reactor but it does not effect the conversion or product
composition. So, it can be ignored.
3.3: Describe how individual units of the process flowsheet are modeled in Aspen Plus
(e.g. what appropriate Aspen Plus block was used to simulate the fixed bed catalytic
reactor etc.)
3.4: Provide all input conditions used for the process simulation including inlet
streams properties and unit operations input conditions etc.
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Following below template to summarize the information of point 3 & 4.
Sr. # Unit in the flowsheet Block in the simulation Input specifications of the
diagram block
1 Pressure Changer Compressor(C-1) Type: Isentropic
Discharge Pressure: 45 bar
Isentropic Efficiency: 90%
Mechanical Efficiency: 80%
Sr. # Unit in the flowsheet Block in the simulation Input specifications of the
diagram block
6 Separator Sep(Sep-1) Outlet Stream: LIQ
Sub-Stream: Mixed
CH3OH Split Fraction: 1
H2O Split Fraction: 1
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3.5: PROCESS SIMULATION RESULTS
Mass and energy balance in tabulated format as per below provided template
3.6: Key results related to individual unit operation such as heat duty in case of heat exchangers
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Power loss: 1359.14 kW
Heat exchanger(H-1) Heat duty: -3424.59 kW
Mixer(MIX) Outlet temperature: 279.9 C
Vapor fraction: 1
Reactor(CSTR) Heat duty: -4533.09 kW
Valve(V-1) Pressure drop: 33 bar
Heat exchanger(H-2) Heat duty: -5996.38 KW
Separator(SEP-1) Heat duty: -55.95 KW
Compressor(C-2) Net work required: 200.96kW
Power loss: 40.19 kW
Heat exchanger((H-3) Heat duty: 68.45 KW
Separator(SEP-2) Heat duty: -0.14284 KW
Distillation column(DSTWU) Minimum reflux ratio: 0.23
Actual reflux ratio: 1.6
Mini number of stages: 3.05
Number of actual stage: 4.05
Feed stage: 3.50
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PHASE-IV
4:DESIGN OF REACTOR
CO+2H2⇌ CH3OH
CO2+3H2⇌ CH3OH+H2O
and supported by water-gas shift reaction
CO+H2O⇌ CO2+H2
Note: All other parameters are provided in table 1 for example input conditions and results and design
results are provided in specification sheet named as table 2.
Note: All other parameters are provided in table 1 for example input conditions and results and design
results are provided in specification sheet named as table 2.
Note: All other parameters are provided in table 1 for example input conditions and results and design
results are provided in specification sheet named as table 2.
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4.3: DESIGN OF Distillation Column
Note: All other parameters are provided in table 1 for example input conditions and results and
design results are provided in specification sheet named as table 2.
Equipment Name Distillation Reactor Compressor Heater
Column (CSTR)
(RadFrac)
Operating
60 280 60 629.54
Conditions 12 12 45
Temperature (C) 45
436.01 1001.33 97.34
Pressure (bar) 1000
Flow Rate 0 0.06 0.28 0.06
Composition 0 0.27 0.69 0.27
CO 0 0.67 0.01 0.67
CO2 0.53 0 0 0
H2 0.46 0 0 0
CH3OH
H2O
Results Distill Bottom
Temperature (⁰C) 76.37 94.178 280 221 280
Pressure (bar) 1.5 1.5 45 45 45
Vapor fraction 0 0 1 1 1
Mass flow (kg/hr) 6974.11 4162.9 14916.60 3779.58 14913.90
Mole flow (kmol/hr) 230.79 205.223 533.35 97.34 1000
CO (kg/hr) 0 0 775.44 0.28 1680.62
CO2 (kg/hr) 0 0 2991.46 0.69 11882.64
H2 (kg/hr) 0 0 2.6825 0.014 1350.63
CH3OH (kg/hr) 6433.50 1063.92 7497.42 0 0
H2O (kg/hr) 540.60 3098.97 3639.50 0 0
Indicated horsepower (kW) N/A N/A 160.7 N/A
Brake horsepower(kW) N/A N/A 200.96 N/A
Power loss(kW) N/A N/A 40.19 N/A
Isentropic outlet N/A N/A 178.284 N/A
temperature(⁰C)
Table 1:
Table 2:
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Equipment Name Distillation Column Reactor Compressor Heat exchanger
(CSTR) (Heater)
(RadFrac)
Temperature (C) 76.37 280 221 280
Pressure (bar) 1.5 45 45 45
Internals N/A N/A N/A
Tray type Sieve
No of passes 1
Hole Dia. (mm) 12.7
Wear Height (mm) 50.8
Downcomer Clearance 38.1
(mm) 0.60
Tray Spacing (m) 1.47
Diameter (m) 0.02
Max. Acceptable
Pressure drop (bar) 0.16
Total residence time 1.21
(min) 0.02
Total height (m)
Total pressure drop (bar)
Volume Flow (liter/min) 231.26 8027.24 1459.01 17261.69
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