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Liquid Phase Dimethyl Ether Demonstration in the LaPorte
Alternative
Fuels Development Unit.
Topical Report
January 2001.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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Table of Contents
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Abstract |
2 |
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Acronymns and Definitions |
4 |
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Executive Summary |
5 |
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Introduction |
8 |
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Run Objectives |
12 |
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Engineering and Modifications |
13 |
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Process Description
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13
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Bubble-Column Reactor
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14
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Analytical Set-up
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14
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Hazards Reviews
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15
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Environmental Reviews
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15
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Catalyst Development |
16 |
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Demonstration Run Plan |
18 |
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Results and Discussion |
20 |
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Carbonyl Burnout
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20
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Slurry Preparation
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20
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Catalyst Reduction
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20
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Catalyst Life Study
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20
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Tracer Study
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21
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Mass Balance
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22
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Catalyst Deactivation Rates Estimates
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23
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Gas Holdup and Catalyst Concentration
Estimates
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23
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Spent Catalyst Analysis
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24
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Economics for Production of DME by the LPDME
Process
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24
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Conclusions and Recommendations |
26 |
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Acknowledgments |
28 |
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References |
29 |
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Tables and Figures |
30 |
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Appendix |
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A
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DME Design Verification Testing
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55
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B
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Gas Chromatographic Analytical Methods
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77
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C
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LPDME Test Authorizations
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86
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D
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LPDME Run Chronology
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100
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E
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LPDME Mass Balances
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118
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