Converting Shale Gas to DME via Indirect Synthesis

Abstract:

Dimethyl ether (DME) is a highly desirable fuel source that has high energy efficiency combined with environmentally friendly combustion which makes it an excellent alternative and additive to diesel, petroleum, and chemicals. The use of DME fuel specifically reduces the amount of particulate, produces zero SO_x and lower NO_x emissions from diesel engines. In addition, the production of DME is growing globally as its potential is becoming more popular with 3 million metric tons consumed in 2020. This presentation will focus on the indirect conversion of shale gas to DME where shale gas is broken down to produce syngas, and then syngas is used to make methanol which is dehydrated to DME. Wastewater treatment and CO2 utilization will also be discussed within the presentation.

Students:

Mohanad Ibrahim
Rinujan Kamalachandran
Lohith Malasani