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METHANOL SYNTHESIS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Reforming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conventional reforming
1, record 1, English, conventional%20reforming
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In conventional reforming, methanol is produced in a two-stage process by reacting a synthesis gas containing hydrogen(H2), carbon monoxide(CO), and carbon dioxide(CO2) over a copper/zinc oxide/alumina catalyst, then separating the product from water and other by-products. 1, record 1, English, - conventional%20reforming
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reformage du pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- reformage classique
1, record 1, French, reformage%20classique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le reformage classique est un procédé à deux étapes qui consiste à faire réagir un gaz de synthèse contenant de l’hydrogène (H2), du monoxyde de carbone (CO) et du dioxyde de carbone (CO2) avec un catalyseur de cuivre, d’oxyde de zinc ou d’alumine, puis de séparer le produit de l’eau et d’autres sous-produits. 1, record 1, French, - reformage%20classique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpropan-1-ol
1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylpropan%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isobutyl alcohol 2, record 2, English, isobutyl%20alcohol
correct
- isobutanol 3, record 2, English, isobutanol
former designation
- isopropylcarbinol 4, record 2, English, isopropylcarbinol
former designation
- 2-methyl-1-propanol 5, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dpropanol
former designation
- fermentation butyl alcohol 1, record 2, English, fermentation%20butyl%20alcohol
- 1-hydroxymethylpropane 1, record 2, English, 1%2Dhydroxymethylpropane
- 2-methyl propanol 1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethyl%20propanol
- 2-methylpropyl alcohol 1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20alcohol
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid, is derived as a by-product of synthetic methanol production, purified by rectification, is partially soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used in organic synthesis, as a latent solvent in paints and lacquers, as an intermediate for amino coating resins, a substitute for n-butanol, in paint removers, fluorometric determinations, liquid chromatography and fruit flavour concentrates. 6, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpropan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 7, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isobutanol: obsolete form. 7, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H10O or (CH3)2CHCH2OH 6, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2-méthylpropan-1-ol
1, record 2, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropan%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alcool isobutylique 2, record 2, French, alcool%20isobutylique
correct, masculine noun
- isopropylcarbinol 3, record 2, French, isopropylcarbinol
former designation, masculine noun
- isobutanol 4, record 2, French, isobutanol
former designation, masculine noun
- méthyl-2 propanol-1 5, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2D2%20propanol%2D1
former designation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide inflammable, incolore, présent dans l'huile de fusel et pouvant être produit par fermentation des glucides, que l'on utilise en synthèse organique, comme solvant, comme source des esters d'isobutyle et comme essence de fruits. 6, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-méthylpropan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isobutanol : forme vieillie. 1, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H10O ou (CH3)2CHCH2OH 6, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropan%2D1%2Dol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol isobutílico
1, record 2, Spanish, alcohol%20isobut%C3%ADlico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- isobutilalcohol 2, record 2, Spanish, isobutilalcohol
masculine noun
- isobutanol 3, record 2, Spanish, isobutanol
masculine noun
- isopropilcarbinol 3, record 2, Spanish, isopropilcarbinol
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Punto de inflamación, 38º C. Moderadamente tóxico y fuerte irritante. 4, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20isobut%C3%ADlico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C4H10O o (CH3)2CHCH2OH 5, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20isobut%C3%ADlico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Biomass Energy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hydrogenation
1, record 3, English, hydrogenation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- catalytic hydrogenation 2, record 3, English, catalytic%20hydrogenation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catalytic saturation of double bonds in unsaturated molecules. 1, record 3, English, - hydrogenation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydrogenation is used extensively in industrial processes. Important examples are the synthesis of methanol, liquid fuels, hydrogenated vegetable oils, fatty alcohols from the corresponding carboxylic acids, alcohols from aldehydes.... When hydrogenation is capable of producing the desired reduction product, it is generally the simplest and most efficient procedure. 1, record 3, English, - hydrogenation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydrogénation
1, record 3, French, hydrog%C3%A9nation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hydrogénation par catalyse 2, record 3, French, hydrog%C3%A9nation%20par%20catalyse
correct, feminine noun
- hydrogénation catalytique 3, record 3, French, hydrog%C3%A9nation%20catalytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fixation d'une molécule d'hydrogène sur une double liaison d'une substance organique. Il s'agit en général d'une réaction couplée avec une déshydrogénation, dont la coenzyme peut être le NAD, le NADP ou le FAD. 4, record 3, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réactions d'hydrogénation sont généralement réversibles. Les catalyseurs influent sur la vitesse de la réaction, mais pas sur la tendance de la réaction à se poursuivre. Pour savoir si la réaction est possible ou non, il est nécessaire d'établir la variation de l'énergie libre d'une réaction spécifique, définie. 5, record 3, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrogenación
1, record 3, Spanish, hidrogenaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- hidrogenación catalítica 1, record 3, Spanish, hidrogenaci%C3%B3n%20catal%C3%ADtica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las formas de hidrogenación más comunes son las siguientes: acción del hidrógeno gaseoso puesto directamente en contacto, a temperaturas elevadas, con el cuerpo que se ha de hidrogenar; hidrogenación catalítica efectuada de la misma manera, aunque facilitando la reacción con un catalizador (limaduras de cobre, níquel o platino; óxido de platino, sulfuro de molibdeno,etc.). 2, record 3, Spanish, - hidrogenaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Biomass Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- methanol synthesis
1, record 4, English, methanol%20synthesis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methanol synthesis consists of gasifying the biomass to make a carbon monoxide-hydrogen mixture. 1, record 4, English, - methanol%20synthesis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- synthèse de méthanol
1, record 4, French, synth%C3%A8se%20de%20m%C3%A9thanol
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- synthèse du méthanol 2, record 4, French, synth%C3%A8se%20du%20m%C3%A9thanol
correct, feminine noun
- synthèse de l'alcool méthylique 3, record 4, French, synth%C3%A8se%20de%20l%27alcool%20m%C3%A9thylique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le méthanol est de loin l'alcool le moins cher, c'est la base des carburants de substitution d'origine charbonnière ou végétale. A partir du gaz de synthèse (provenant de gazéification à l'oxygène du charbon, de lignite comme de biomasse) H2 + CO les procédés classiques de synthèse du méthanol sont applicables. 3, record 4, French, - synth%C3%A8se%20de%20m%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plusieurs opérations de gazéification de bois suivies de synthèse de méthanol ont déjà été initiées. 1, record 4, French, - synth%C3%A8se%20de%20m%C3%A9thanol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Gas Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- synthesis gas
1, record 5, English, synthesis%20gas
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mixture composed essentially of hydrogen and carbon monoxide often in a ratio of 2 to 1, produced by various methods(as by the action of steam with or without oxygen on coal or lignite, by the action of steam or oxygen on methane or natural gas... and used chiefly in the synthesis of methanol and ammonia, in the Fischer-Tropsch process, and in the oxo process. 2, record 5, English, - synthesis%20gas
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Industrie du gaz
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gaz de synthèse
1, record 5, French, gaz%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gaz de synthèse était obtenu en ajoutant de l'hydrogène au gaz à l'eau provenant de gazogènes classiques et contenait 2 volumes de H2 pour un volume de CO. 2, record 5, French, - gaz%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il s'avère utile de convertir le charbon en gaz de synthèse ou gaz intermédiaire à base de CO + H2. Ce gaz de synthèse peut être transporté en l'état, ou mieux méthanisé en GNS. [...] Il peut être converti en carburant ou combustible liquide (comme le méthanol). 3, record 5, French, - gaz%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-01-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Biomass Energy
- Storage of Water
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oxygen gasification
1, record 6, English, oxygen%20gasification
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Process] in which biomass is converted to a low- or medium-energy content gas through reaction with ... oxygen ... 2, record 6, English, - oxygen%20gasification
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The gases... have an energy content of 250-400 Btu/scf when oxygen is used... The gas produced with oxygen, after removing an acid-gas removal, is called synthesis gas and can be used to make other fuels such as methane, methanol, or gasoline. 2, record 6, English, - oxygen%20gasification
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Stockage des eaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gazéification à l'oxygène
1, record 6, French, gaz%C3%A9ification%20%C3%A0%20l%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gazéification en présence d'oxygène 2, record 6, French, gaz%C3%A9ification%20en%20pr%C3%A9sence%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par la gazéification à l'oxygène on obtient un gaz qui ne contient pas d'azote (ce qui n'est pas le cas pour la gazéification à l'air), ce qui le rend plus apte pour la synthèse du méthanol. 3, record 6, French, - gaz%C3%A9ification%20%C3%A0%20l%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La controverse principale, à propos des cycles avec gazéification à l'air ou à l'oxygène, est de savoir si les turbines à gaz modernes peuvent être équipées de chambres de combustion acceptant une alimentation en gaz à bas pouvoir calorifique. 4, record 6, French, - gaz%C3%A9ification%20%C3%A0%20l%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-08-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gas Industry
- Energy Transformation
- Biomass Energy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shift reactor
1, record 7, English, shift%20reactor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gasifier systems used or proposed for biomass are primarily oxygen-or steam-fluidized bed units which produce synthesis gas and superheated steam. The synthesis gas is taken to a shift reactor where the carbon dioxide is converted to carbon monoxide and the gases are scrubbed to remove the carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide(if any) and water vapour prior to application to a catalyst bed where the methanol is formed. 2, record 7, English, - shift%20reactor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shift conversion: A process for the production of gas with a desired carbon monoxide content from crude gases derived from coal gasification. Carbon monoxide rich gas is saturated with steam and passed through a catalytic reactor ... to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide .... 3, record 7, English, - shift%20reactor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du gaz
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- convertisseur
1, record 7, French, convertisseur
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-05-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wood gasification 1, record 8, English, wood%20gasification
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
alcohol wood gasification and methanol synthesis. 1, record 8, English, - wood%20gasification
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gazéification de bois
1, record 8, French, gaz%C3%A9ification%20de%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- gazéification du bois 1, record 8, French, gaz%C3%A9ification%20du%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prévision d'impact des carburants liquides végétaux en France. (...) Le méthanol (...) peut rapidement trouver un débouché notable en mélange avec l'essence. (...) On peut espérer construire 2 à 6 grandes usines produisant au total 300 000 à 900 000 tonnes de méthanol par gazéification du bois. (...) Le programme mis en place en France à la suite du Conseil des Ministères du 14 janvier 1981 doit favoriser l'introduction des carburants liquides à base de matières végétales dans le secteur des transports sans modifier le système de distribution. Plusieurs opérations de gazéification de bois suivies de synthèse de méthanol ont déjà été initiées. 1, record 8, French, - gaz%C3%A9ification%20de%20bois
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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