| abstract |
The disclosed invention relates to a process for performing an equilibrium controlled chemical reaction in a microchannel reactor (100). The process involves the use of active heat exchange (130, 132) and is suitable for performing exothermic and endothermic reactions. The process includes flowing the reactant composition through at least two reaction zones (116, 118) having a catalyst material (which may be the same or different). This process is particularly suitable for synthesizing methanol and dimethyl ether. |