Modelling and simulation of a direct synthesis of dimethyl ether (DME) in a tubular reactor with a hybrid catalyst bed
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This work includes a modelling and simulation of dimethyl ether direct synthesis in a tubular type reactor with hybrid catalysts bed. The results of simulation show that the loading ratio of methanol synthesis and dehydration catalysts has a important influence on product yield.
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