The Use of a Jet-Stirred Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) to Study the Homogeneous Gas Phase Partial Oxidation of Methane to Methanol

摘要

Direct partial oxidation of methane to methanol is a process that has the potential to reduce the energy use and the cost of methanol production by eliminating synthesis gas generation as an intermediate step. This process has been the subject of considerable study, as manifested by the scope of work reported in a number of recent reviews. Most of the studies reported have been carried out in tubular flow reactors that were empty or contained inert packing.