Clariant and Air Liquide push new catalyst layered management technology​

On November 9, Clariant announced the success of the MegaZonE technology developed by the company and Air Liquide

It is reported that the characteristics of each catalyst bed are customized based on the specific parameters of the reaction path, thereby greatly extending the operating life of the catalyst (up to 2 years) and increasing the cumulative methanol output (up to 15%).

Situ Hao, Clariant’s senior vice president and general manager of the catalyst business unit, said: “MegaZonE has changed the current and future methanol manufacturers’ usual operating rules, because it can achieve a more compact and flexible design and ultimately increase profits for customers.

MegaZonE can improve the efficiency of the methanol synthesis loop, so it can operate under a wider range of conditions

In addition, the technology can use raw materials from different sources, such as idle natural gas, unused synthesis gas, or carbon dioxide-rich gas, which can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from methanol producers