Methanol to olefins project
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This post was last edited by liaifeng on 2018-9-10 21:35. What’s the current status of the methanol-to-olefins project? Is it possible to use other processes in the future? I’m not very familiar with the advantages of the MTO process at present
The technology is mature; there are now projects that produce methanol abroad while manufacturing MTO domestically.
In my opinion, catalysts need to be improved to address the issue of fine powders that cannot be separated by centrifugation； Filters need to be improved to address the issue of solid content in water
It’s quite popular at the moment, including fluidized bed reactors, compressors, towers, heat exchangers, and all kinds of pumps! Working for about five to six years, you can learn a lot! It’s very beneficial for one’s future development! The key is oneself! Keep going!
The breadth of MTO process technology is not very large； The core of MTO lies in the reaction and regeneration units; the rest, such as the three towers and the waste heat recovery system, do not involve much technical complexity. The operation is also a bit simpler.
Catalyst loss and blockages in heat exchange equipment lead to a reduced heat exchange efficiency, thereby lowering profitability.
For now, it’s acceptable, especially the coal-related projects.
This post was last edited by waste of time on 2017-3-2 00:04. Hehe, work hard; with hard work, there are good prospects ahead