This interdisciplinary thesis gives a simulational approach for the production of basic chemicals in a renewable manner, while simultaneously managing uncertainty inherent in the development of novel and innovative technologies. The simulational approach focuses on the capture of
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This interdisciplinary thesis gives a simulational approach for the production of basic chemicals in a renewable manner, while simultaneously managing uncertainty inherent in the development of novel and innovative technologies. The simulational approach focuses on the capture of CO2 and subsequent conversion into methanol using Aspen Plus. CO2 is captured by chemical absorption into MEA. The CO2 rich stream is mixed with hydrogen and converted into methanol. The flowsheet is finalized by integrating recycle streams and upgrading of the product. The e-Refinery institute is used as a case study in order to research the managing of uncertainty in the development of these innovative technologies. The concept shared vision is the focus point in the collaboration and a conceptual design of a virtual platform has been developed in order to aid in the development of a shared vision within interdisciplinary research institutes.
