Petrochemical Industry Methanol Plant - Application Note

The use of methanol is commonly used in the chemical industry as an industrial solvent due to its excellent ability to dissolve most organic and many inorganic compounds. Methanol is also used as a reagent to form formaldehyde and methyl esters as well as antifreeze for automobiles and aircraft.

To meet the huge demand for methanol, various chemical plants have been built that react natural gas with steam.