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Task:
Individual Assignment 1 Process Evaluation, BFD & PFD
Methanol is often generated via the syngas route using various raw materials such as coal and natural gas. As a design engineer, assuming that coal is the chosen raw material, please go through the available technologies for all four steps of methanol production via syngas including: generation of syngas from coal, improvement in its quality, conversion of syngas into methanol and methanol purification. Show a comparison of available processes by providing their advantages/disadvantages and select the most appropriate process. Prepare a block flow diagram (BFD) and a process flow diagram (PFD) for the chosen process.
The report must include:
1. Investigation of available processes and justification of your choice of process.
2. Preparation of a BFD and PFD for the selected process.
Report Format
A4 paper, typed (1.5 or double-spaced, not single-spaced) on one side only. Margins: 2 cm minimum, and appropriate font size, e.g. size 12 in Times-Roman. The PFD must use standard/recognized drawing symbols (use of Microsoft Visio is strongly recommended). Copied/extracted figures from the literature are strictly not permitted.