Techno-Economic Analysis of a Process to Convert Methane to Olefins, Featuring a Combined Reformer via the Methanol Intermediate Product

The substantial growth in shale-derived natural gas production the US has caused significant changes chemical and petrochemical markets. Ethylene of ethane naphtha via steam cracking is one most energy- emission-intensive activities manufacturing. High operating temperatures, high reaction endothermicity, complex separation create energy demands as well considerable CO2 emissions. In this study, a demonstration transformational methane-to-ethylene process that offers lower emissions using optimization minimum-emission approach presented. comparisons different reforming processes suggest dry methane negative carbon footprint at low syngas ratios 1 below, additional can be reduced integrated heating cooling utilities, resulting 99.24 percent decrease CO2. A design implemented to convert into value-added chemicals with minimum developed.