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Development of Alternative Fuels Coal Derived From Syngas - Topical Report - June 1993

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Table of Contents 95kb

Report 1066kb

Abstract i
Acronyms and Abbreviations ii
1. Executive Summary 1
2. Introduction 3
2.1 Chemistry of DME Synthesis from H2/CO Syngas 3
2.2 Laboratory Research--Basic Performance 4
3. Process Development and AFDU Modification 11
3.1  Process Description 11
3.2  Project Execution 14
4.  Demonstration at the AFDU 17
4.1  Shakedown 17
4.2  Catalyst Activation 17
4.3  Syngas Conversion Demonstrations 18
4.4  Results 22
5.  Conclusions and Recommendations 29
6.  References 31
Appendices
Appendix A Design Verification Review Report 355kb
Appendix B Run Chronology 406kb
Appendix C Nuclear Density Gauge Calibration 131kb
Appendix D Trace Component Analysis of Syngas 68kb
Appendix E Catalyst Activation 170kb
Appendix F Analytical Data/Liquid Production/Catalyst Reconciliation 332kb
Appendix G Material Balance Data Sheets 394kb