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World’s largest e-methanol reactor delivered in major decarbonization initiative

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.

Summary

Icelandic firm Carbon Recycling International (CRI) has delivered and installed the largest e-methanol reactor of its kind—its proprietary methanol converter—for the Liaoyuan E-Methanol Project in Jilin Province, China. The installation marks a major construction milestone, and the project remains on track for commissioning and startup later this year as part of a broader decarbonization initiative.

What impact do you think this reactor could have on accelerating e-methanol adoption and industrial decarbonization in China and beyond?

Icelandic firm Carbon Recycling International (CRI) recently delivered the largest of its kind e-methanol reactor for the Liaoyuan E-Methanol Project in Jilin Province, China. Delivery and successful installation of CRI’s proprietary methanol converter reactor is a major construction milestone. The project continues to progress according to plan toward commissioning and start-up later this year. The […]

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MikeHarlan

Jul 9 at 7:00 AM

Operationally, can the loop follow intermittent green H2 - what turndown is proven without hurting Cu/ZnO catalyst life? And how are you managing recycle purge and heat/water integration (e.g., purge recovery via PSA/methanation, condenser duty to preheat electrolyzer feed)?

dee

Jul 12 at 5:00 PM

Curious what turndown and start-stop cycle counts this converter is rated for with electrolyzer-driven H2 variability, and how they’re managing the exotherm under rapid ramps. Also, what’s the catalyst protection and interlock scheme for sulfur/chloride slip and O2 breakthrough, and is recycle compressor surge control tied to feed trip logic?

World’s largest e-methanol reactor delivered in major decarbonization initiative

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