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WHITE PAPER
Catalyzing methanol synthesis
Modern technological developments, increasing methanol demand, and the low cost in some regions of natural gas have led to the rise of today’s world-scale methanol plants. There is considerable incentive to take advantage of economy of scale and maximize single-line capacity. Achieving this requires optimal process efficiency and one of the simplest solutions is operation with a state-of-the-art methanol synthesis catalyst, such as Topsoe’s MK-151 FENCE™ catalyst.
This white paper contains:
- The methanol synthesis catalyst: Within heterogeneous catalysis, the concept of supported catalysts is well-known. The active phase, typically a metal, is dispersed on a porous support having a high and stable surface area. In the Cu/ZnO/ Al2 O3 catalyst used for methanol synthesis, the active phase constitutes 40-50 wt % of the catalyst.
- FENCE™ technology: The basic principle of FENCE ™ is to stabilize the finely dispersed copper particles in the catalyst by creating a separation between them of multiple metal oxide particles.
- Advantages of MK-151 FENCE™: As part of catalyst development, numerous tests confirmed that the activity and stability of MK-151 FENCE™ surpassed those of MK-121.
- Proof of performance – industrial experience: One of the world’s most energy- efficient methanol plants is based on Topsoe technology and catalyst.
Download the whitepaper to learn more.
About Topsoe
Founded in 1940, Topsoe is a leading global developer and supplier of decarbonization technology, catalysts, and services for the energy transition.
Our mission is to combat climate change by helping our partners and customers achieve their decarbonization and emission-reduction targets, including those in hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation, shipping, and the production of raw materials. From carbon reduction chemicals to renewable fuels and plastic upcycling, we are uniquely positioned to aid humanity in realizing a sustainable future.
Topsoe is headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,400 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com
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