Is it possible to increase the temperature directly in the methanol synthesis tower?
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Is it possible to increase the temperature directly in the methanol synthesis tower? Some companies, in order to save electricity, do not turn on the compressor when raising the temperature of the methanol synthesis tower; instead, they raise the temperature directly. Is this acceptable, and what are the consequences?
The poster should provide more detailed instructions on the process, so that everyone can participate better; it’s a bit confusing at the moment :)
It mainly depends on the properties of the catalyst. It is absolutely unacceptable for our company to use RK-05 type copper-based catalysts in the methanol synthesis towers. When the compressor is not running, heat accumulates as temperature rises, causing localized heating of the catalyst and leading to caking and damage of the catalyst.
The methods of heat transfer include conduction, convection, and radiation. The compressor is activated to ensure a steady flow of air; the catalyst heats up primarily through convection, resulting in uniform heating of the catalyst.