Simulation of DME Production from Carbon dioxide by Indirect Process

Abstract

Dimethyl ether (DME) is a clean and economical alternative fuel which can be produced from natural gas, synthesis gas and from flue gas. The properties of DME are very similar to those of LPG gas. DME can be used for various fields as a fuel such as power generation, transportation, home heating and cooking, etc. It contains no sulfur or nitrogen. An innovative process of synthesis of DME from flue gas is developed. It is an innovative process since the raw material is one of the greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide is used for the synthesis. This gas is abundantly available in the environment. The cement industry releases lot of carbon dioxide gas. This gas can be utilized for production of Dimethyl ether. The feasibility of the process is verified using ASPEN simulation