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Methane to methanol conversion
F.T. Finch, Wayne C. Danen, John L. Lyman, Richard C. Oldenborg, C.K. Rofer, M.J. Ferris
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Abstract
The purpose of this project is to develop a novel process by which natural gas or methane from coal gasification products can be converted to a transportable liquid fuel. It is proposed that methanol can be produced by the direct, partial oxidation of methane utilizing air or oxygen. It is anticipated that, compared to present technologies, the new process might offer significant economic advantages with respect to capital investment and methane feedstock purity requirements. Results to date are discussed. 6 refs.