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The Economical Production of Alcohol Fuels from Coal-Derived Synthesis Gas.
Quarterly Technical Progress Report No. 13. October 1, - December 31, 1994 - 1995

West Virginia University

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1
Task 1 Reaction Studies 2
  1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Accomplishments, Results and Discussion 2
  1.2.1 Laboratory Setup 2
1.2.2 Molybdenum-Based Catalyst Research 4
1.2.3 Transition-Metal-Oxide Catalyst Research 6
1.2.4 Reaction Engineering 6
1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations 6
1.4 Future Plans 7
References 8
Task 2 Process Synthesis and Evaluation 13
  2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 Accomplishments, Results and Discussion 13
  2.2.1 Monte Carlo Simulation 13
  2.2.1.1 Capital Cost Uncertainties 14
2.2.1.2 Variable Cost Uncertainties 14
2.2.2 Optimization Using Simulated Annealing 15
2.2.3 Economic Analysis 16
2.2.4 Fuel Testing 16
  2.2.4.1 Fuels for Testing 17
2.2.4.2 Engine Operating Conditions 17
2.2.4.3 Test Procedure 17
2.2.4.4 Explanation of Exhaust Sampling Apparatus 18
2.2.4.5 Results of Testing 19
2.3 Conclusions and Recommendations 19
2.4 Future Plans 20
  2.4.1 Monte Carlo Uncertainty Analysis 20
2.4.2 Optimization Using Simulated Annealing 20
2.4.3 Economic Analysis 20
2.4.4 Fuels Testing 20

List of Figures

Figure 1 Performance of K/Mo/C catalyst 9
Figure 2 Performance of K0.125MoS2 catalyst 10
Figure 3 Performance of Cs0.5MoN catalyst 11
Figure 4 Performance of K(H)CoWC catalyst 12
Figure 2.1 Catpital Cost Uncertainty for Case 1 21
Figure 2.2 Capital Cost Uncertainty for Case 4 22
Figure 2.3 MTBE Weekly Spot Price History 23
Figure 2.4 Preliminary Flow Diagram for New Design Case 24
Figure 2.5 Flow Diagram of Exhaust Sampling Apparatus 25