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Comparative study of coal, natural gas, and coke-oven gas based methanol to olefins processes in China.
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Computers & Chemical Engineering . Dec2015, Vol. 83, p176-185. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Traditional olefins production mainly depends on oil. In view of the short supply of oil, feedstocks are expanded to coal, natural gas, coke-oven gas, and methanol in China. In this paper, a comparative study of alternative olefins production is conducted from aspects of techno-economic feasibility and environmental friendliness. Results show that coal-to-olefins has a significant cost advantage. However, it suffers from low energy efficiency and serious CO 2 emissions. To address these problems, this study proposes and analyses coal-to-olefins with CO 2 capture, coal and natural gas-to-olefins, and coal and coke-oven gas-to-olefins. The two co-feed systems ensure great reduction of CO 2 emissions and significant improving energy efficiency. They should be actively developed in regions with rich coal and gas. While in regions with rich coal and lean gas, coal-to-olefins with CO 2 capture should be developed in large scale. This paper also provides several suggestions on planning these olefins production routes in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00981354
- Volume :
- 83
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Computers & Chemical Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110660970
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2015.03.007