Conversion of methane to dimethyl ether

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PATENT NO 9981896
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15612312

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Herein disclosed is a method of producing dimethyl ether (DME) comprising introducing one or more feed streams comprising methane and carbon dioxide into a reformer to generate synthesis gas; and converting synthesis gas to DME in one step. In some cases, the reformer comprises a Ni catalyst. In some cases, the reformer is a pressurized fluidized bed dry reforming reactor. In some cases, the reformer comprises a hydrogen membrane. The hydrogen membrane removes hydrogen contained in the synthesis gas and shifts reforming reactions toward completion.

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RES USA LLC4150 E 60TH AVE COMMERCE CITY CO 80022

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Jiang, Weibin Englewood, US 38 440
Robertson, Mark K Denver, US 15 175
Wright, Harold A Longmont, US 104 1458

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