Patents Assigned to Process Engineering Consultants PEC B.V.
  • Process for producing methanol
    Patent number: 4968722
    Abstract: A process for producing methanol by reacting carbon monoxide and hydrogen, wherein said reactants in the gaseous phase are introduced into a reaction zone comprising one or more fixed catalyst beds using a liquid absorbent, selectively absorbing substantially all of the methanol formed, followed by desorption of the methanol. The absorption of methanol is preferably effected in a separate absorption zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Process Engineering Consultants PEC B.V.
    Inventor: Klaas R. Westerterp