Water and Methanol Cofeeding Modulate Kinetics in Crude-to-Chemicals Cracking | Synapse
April 8, 2026Open Access
Water and Methanol Cofeeding Modulate Kinetics in Crude-to-Chemicals Cracking
Key Points
This research aims to explore how water and methanol cofeeding affect the kinetics of cracking crude oil into chemicals.
Experimental setup to co-process crude oil with varying ratios of water and green methanol.
Analysis of reaction kinetics during the cofeeding process.
Comparative evaluation of product yields and efficiencies.
Cofeeding with methanol and water significantly alters the reaction kinetics.
Increased yields of desirable products are observed compared to traditional methods.
The presence of hydrophilic components enhances the integration of renewable resources.
Abstract
The co-processing of crude oil with green methanol offers a promising pathway for integrating renewable carbon into conventional refining, yet the presence of water or any hydrophilic components such as...