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*Olefins can also be called Alkenes (double check this, may be similar to rubber vs elastomer where there is a slight difference) and thus can be abbreviated as '''MTA''' | *Olefins can also be called Alkenes (double check this, may be similar to rubber vs elastomer where there is a slight difference) and thus can be abbreviated as '''MTA''' | ||
*A Process by where [[Methanol]] is converted to olefins | *A Process by where [[Methanol]] is converted to olefins | ||
*One of the ways to make | *One of the ways to make petroleum products from biological source materials | ||
*Can be an integrated step in a [[Gas to Liquids]] process as well, but it can work from methanol on it's own as well | *Can be an integrated step in a [[Gas to Liquids]] process as well, but it can work from methanol on it's own as well | ||
Latest revision as of 02:15, 2 June 2023
Basics
- Often abbreviated as MTO
- Olefins can also be called Alkenes (double check this, may be similar to rubber vs elastomer where there is a slight difference) and thus can be abbreviated as MTA
- A Process by where Methanol is converted to olefins
- One of the ways to make petroleum products from biological source materials
- Can be an integrated step in a Gas to Liquids process as well, but it can work from methanol on it's own as well