Continuous multi-column sorption-enhanced dimethyl ether synthesis (SEDMES): Dynamic operation

In this work the continuous production of dimethyl ether (DME) by sorption-enhanced DME synthesis (SEDMES) technology has been demonstrated for first time with a multi-column test-rig. A single-pass carbon yield up to 95%, higher than ever reported before, achieved. The experiments have also shown that SEDMES can be operated at lower temperatures (220°C) previously reported. This allows temperature rise, making conversions possible while allowing even larger reactor tube diameters. Whereas anticipated multi-tubular concept is complex and costly, reactors could facilitate economic valorisation. model cannot only describe transient behaviour process during cyclic steady-state well, but dynamic approach towards adequately captured. Capturing operation large interest respect flexibility, especially Power-to-X systems.