Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications

Syngas Process Modelling and Apparatus Simulation
Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-0-323-91879-4
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 544 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications: Syngas Process Modelling and Apparatus Simulation consists of numerical modeling and simulation of different processes and apparatus for producing syngas, purifying it as well as synthesizing different chemical materials or generating heat and energy from syngas. These apparatus and processes include, but are not limited to, reforming, gasification, partial oxidation, swing technologies and  membranes.

Zielgruppe

Academic area: Academic students and professors, Researchers; Academic disciplines: Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Oil and gas engineering; Industrial area: Refinery and petrochemical engineers, Energy producers and utilities, Power generation plants, Process design companies, Oil, gas and petrochemical industries, R & D departments

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rahimpour, Mohammad Reza

Makarem, Mohammad Amin

Meshksar, Maryam

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Öl- und Gasindustrie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Brennstoffe, Kraftstoffe, Explosivstoffe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Modelling and Simulation of Syngas Production Processes 1. Thermodynamic and phase equilibrium models of syngas generation through gasification 2. Process Modelling and Apparatus Simulation for Syngas Production 3. simulation of natural gas reformers by computational fluid dynamics 4. Reforming process design and plant modelling: Steam, dry and autothermal reforming 5. Micro-reactors numerical modelling and simulation for syngas production 6. Simulation of biomass to syngas: pyrolysis and gasification processes

Section II: Modelling and Simulation of Syngas Purification Processes 7. Modelling and simulation of membrane assisted separation of CO2 and H2 from syngas 8. Simulation of cyclone separator for particulate removal from syngas 9. Tar and inorganic contaminant removal from syngas: Modelling and simulation 10. Modelling, analysis and simulation of cryogenic distillation processes for syngas purification: Tray and packed columns 11. Purification of syngas from mathematical modelling viewpoints

Section III: Modelling and Simulation of Processes using Syngas 12. Numerical modelling, simulation and optimization of methane production process from syngas 13. Ammonia production from syngas: Plant design and simulation 14. Alcohols synthesis using syngas: Plant design and simulation 15. Modelling, simulation and optimization of combined heat and power generation from produced syngas 16. Study of syngas powered fuel cell simulation, modelling and optimization

Über Autor(innen)

Makarem, Mohammad Amin
Dr. Mohammad Amin Makarem is a research associate at Shiraz University. His research interests are gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design and green energy. In gas separation, his focus is on experimental and theoretical investigation and optimization of pressure swing adsorption process, and in the gas purification field, he is working on novel technologies such as microchannels. Recently, he has investigated methods of synthesizing bio-template nanomaterials and catalysts. Besides, he has collaborated in writing and editing various books and book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer and Wiley, as well as guest editing journals special issues.

Meshksar, Maryam
Maryam Meshksar is a research associate at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis. In gas separation, she is working on membrane separation process, and in the clean energy field, she has worked on different reforming-based processes for syngas production from methane experimentally. She has also synthesized novel catalysts for these processes which are tested in for the first time. Besides, she has reviewed novel technologies like microchannels for energy production. Recently, she has written various book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley.

Rahimpour, Mohammad Reza
Prof. Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a professor in Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University joint with University of Sydney, Australia 1988. He started his independent career as Assistant Professor in September 1998 at Shiraz University. Prof. M.R. Rahimpour, was a Research Associate at University of California, Davis from 2012 till 2017. During his stay in University of California, he developed different reaction networks and catalytic processes such as thermal and plasma reactors for upgrading of lignin bio-oil to biofuel with collaboration of UCDAVIS. He has been a Chair of Department of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University from 2005 till 2009 and from 2015 till 2020. Prof. M.R. Rahimpour leads a research group in fuel processing technology focused on the catalytic conversion of fossil fuels such as natural gas, and renewable fuels such as bio-oils derived from lignin to valuable energy sources. He provides young distinguished scholars with perfect educational opportunities in both experimental methods and theoretical tools in developing countries to investigate in-depth research in the various field of chemical engineering including carbon capture, chemical looping, membrane separation, storage and utilization technologies, novel technologies for natural gas conversion and improving the energy efficiency in the production and use of natural gas industries.