Methane and its Derivatives [Hardcover]

Covers the chemistry, process chemistry, technology, engineering, and economics of methane conversion, including its environmental impact and commercial exploitation. Begins with methane's availability and increasing importance as an environmentally acceptable natural resource alternative and feedstock. Sources and availability of methane; synthesis gas; methane derivatives via synthetic gas; methane derivatives directly from methane; natural gas engineering, environmental issues of methane conversion technology.