Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications
Syngas Process Modelling and Apparatus Simulation
- 1st Edition - October 16, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Mohammad Amin Makarem, Maryam Meshksar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 8 7 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 5 2 1 - 5
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications: Syngas Process Modelling and Apparatus Simulation consists of numerical modeling and simulation of different processes and apparatus for producing syngas, purifying it as well as synthesizing different chemical materials or generating heat and energy from syngas. These apparatus and processes include, but are not limited to, reforming, gasification, partial oxidation, swing technologies and membranes.
- Introduces numerical modeling and the simulation of syngas production processes and apparatus
- Describes numerical models and simulation procedures utilized for syngas purification processes and equipment
- Discusses modelling and simulation of processes using syngas as a source for producing chemicals and power
Academic area: Academic students and professors, Researchers; Academic disciplines: Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Oil and gas engineering; Industrial area: Refinery and petrochemical engineers, Energy producers and utilities, Power generation plants, Process design companies, Oil, gas and petrochemical industries, R & D departments
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the Editors
- Preface
- Reviewer Acknowledgments
- Section 1: Modelling and simulation of syngas production processes
- Chapter 1: Thermodynamic and phase equilibrium models of syngas generation through gasification
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Equilibrium modeling of gasification
- 3: Application of equilibrium models
- 4: Modification of equilibrium models to address deviations
- 5: Strategy for choice of models
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2: Process modeling and apparatus simulation for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Prereforming for the syngas production
- 3: Thermodynamic equilibrium
- 4: Kinetic models
- 5: Reactors modeling
- 6: Process description and mathematical model
- 7: Solid wastes gasification and pyrolysis modeling—GasDS package
- 8: Reformer CFD modeling
- 9: Simulation methods for syngas production
- 10: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Computational fluid dynamics simulation of natural gas reformers
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Steam methane reforming
- 3: Partial oxidation reforming
- 4: Dry methane reforming
- 5: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 4: Reforming process design and modeling: Steam, dry, and autothermal reforming
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Reaction kinetic
- 3: Process design
- 4: Process modeling
- 5: Process optimization
- 6: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 5: Microreactor modeling and simulation for syngas production
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Microreactor
- 3: Modeling and simulation of microreactors
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Simulation of biomass to syngas: Pyrolysis and gasification processes
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Problem domain identification of gasification process
- 3: Process simulation
- 4: Simulation results of the gasification process
- 5: Simulation results of the pyrolysis process
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Section 2: Modelling and simulation of syngas purification processes
- Chapter 7: Modeling and simulation of membrane-assisted separation of carbon dioxide and hydrogen from syngas
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Polymeric membrane separation
- 3: Combined gasification and multistage membrane separation
- 4: Modeling and simulation of the two-stage separation
- 5: Modeling and economic analysis
- 6: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 8: Simulation of cyclone separator for particulate removal from syngas
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Syngas impurities
- 3: Technologies for particles removal from syngas
- 4: Simulation technology
- 5: Recent advances and application
- 6: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 9: Tar and inorganic contaminant removal from syngas: Modeling and simulation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Tar
- 3: Tar removal
- 4: Sulfur and chlorine contaminants
- 5: Alkali compounds and how to remove them
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Modeling, analysis, and simulation of cryogenic distillation processes for syngas purification: Tray and packed types
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Syngas purification
- 3: Cryogenic distillation modeling
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11: Purification of syngas with nanofluid from mathematical modeling viewpoints
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Design of syngas production and purification: ASPEN model
- 3: Simulation of capturing gas in nanofluid
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Section 3: Modelling and simulation of processes using syngas
- Chapter 12: Modeling, simulation, and optimization of methane production processes
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Methanation
- 3: Anaerobic digestion
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13: Ammonia production from syngas: Plant design and simulation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Ammonia production processes
- 3: Ammonia synthesis catalyst
- 4: Fossil-fuel-based ammonia synthesis
- 5: Ammonia plant simulation
- 6: Process optimization
- 7: Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 14: Alcohols synthesis using syngas: Plant design and simulation
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Methanol and higher alcohols production
- 3: Reactor modeling
- 4: Modeling of methanol synthesis loop
- 5: Simulation of the methanol plant using simulators
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15: Modeling, simulation, and optimization of combined heat and power generation from produced syngas
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: CHP systems based on biomass
- 3: CHP using fuel cells
- 4: Hybrid CHP systems
- 5: Optimization of CHP solutions
- 6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16: Study of syngas-powered fuel cell, simulation, modeling, and optimization
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: SOFC modeling
- 3: SOFC optimization
- 4: Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 16, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 558
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323918794
- eBook ISBN: 9780323985215
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Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
Prof. Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a professor in Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University joint with University of Sydney, Australia 1988. He started his independent career as Assistant Professor in September 1998 at Shiraz University. Prof. M.R. Rahimpour, was a Research Associate at University of California, Davis from 2012 till 2017. During his stay in University of California, he developed different reaction networks and catalytic processes such as thermal and plasma reactors for upgrading of lignin bio-oil to biofuel with collaboration of UCDAVIS. He has been a Chair of Department of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University from 2005 till 2009 and from 2015 till 2020. Prof. M.R. Rahimpour leads a research group in fuel processing technology focused on the catalytic conversion of fossil fuels such as natural gas, and renewable fuels such as bio-oils derived from lignin to valuable energy sources. He provides young distinguished scholars with perfect educational opportunities in both experimental methods and theoretical tools in developing countries to investigate in-depth research in the various field of chemical engineering including carbon capture, chemical looping, membrane separation, storage and utilization technologies, novel technologies for natural gas conversion and improving the energy efficiency in the production and use of natural gas industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranMM
Mohammad Amin Makarem
Dr. Mohammad Amin Makarem is a research associate at Taylor's University, Malaysia. He former worked at Shiraz University. His research interests are gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design and green energy. In gas separation, his focus is on experimental and theoretical investigation and optimization of pressure swing adsorption process, and in the gas purification field, he is working on novel technologies such as microchannels. Recently, he has investigated methods of synthesizing bio-template nanomaterials and catalysts. Besides, he has collaborated in writing and editing various books and book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer and Wiley, as well as guest editing journals special issues.
Affiliations and expertise
Taylor's University, MalaysiaMM
Maryam Meshksar
Maryam Meshksar is a research associate at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis. In gas separation, she is working on membrane separation process, and in the clean energy field, she has worked on different reforming-based processes for syngas production from methane experimentally. She has also synthesized novel catalysts for these processes which are tested in for the first time. Besides, she has reviewed novel technologies like microchannels for energy production. Recently, she has written various book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranRead Advances in Synthesis Gas: Methods, Technologies and Applications on ScienceDirect