Methanol is produced from syngas utilizing conventional gasification of biomass at high temperatures (800-1000C); it can...

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Methanol is produced from syngas utilizing conventional gasification of biomass at high temperatures (800-1000°C); it can be made with materials containing carbon, such as coal, or solid wastes (Balat, 2010). a. Draw the general block flow diagram of a methanol producing plant. [5] b. What are the potential hazards associated with each substance involved in the methanol production process (sources must be referenced) and how can you mitigate them? [12] c. Describe the environmental impact that the methanol production plant could have? [8] d. There are three main process hazards that can occur in the production of methanol namely fire, explosion, and toxic release. Assess the entire methanol production plant then mention and describe process units or locations within the plant where each process hazard could arise. [5] e. To make sure that companies take responsibility of their actions, the government has put in place regulations to be followed and methanol plants are no exception. Describe the specific legal regulations that the methanol plant will have to comply with in South Africa. [10] Methanol is produced from syngas utilizing conventional gasification of biomass at high temperatures (800-1000°C); it can be made with materials containing carbon, such as coal, or solid wastes (Balat, 2010). a. Draw the general block flow diagram of a methanol producing plant. [5] b. What are the potential hazards associated with each substance involved in the methanol production process (sources must be referenced) and how can you mitigate them? [12] c. Describe the environmental impact that the methanol production plant could have? [8] d. There are three main process hazards that can occur in the production of methanol namely fire, explosion, and toxic release. Assess the entire methanol production plant then mention and describe process units or locations within the plant where each process hazard could arise. [5] e. To make sure that companies take responsibility of their actions, the government has put in place regulations to be followed and methanol plants are no exception. Describe the specific legal regulations that the methanol plant will have to comply with in South Africa. [10]

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a Refer to image b Methanol is the primary alcohol that is the simplest aliphatic alcohol comprising a methyl and an alcohol group It has a role as an amphiprotic solvent a fuel a human metabolite an ... View the full answer