1. MEthane activation via integrated MEmbrane REactors
SPIRE PROJECTS‘ CONFERENCE April 2016, Brussels
MEthane activation via integrated MEmbrane REactors
MEMERE
This project is supported by the European Union’s HORIZON2020 Programme (H2020/ ) for the SPIRE Initiative under grant agreement nº
Duration: 4 years. Starting date: 01-October-2015
Contact: Fausto Gallucci )
Speaker: Jose Luis Viviente
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2. Project objectives
The key objective of the MEMERE project is the design, scale-up and validation of a novel membrane reactor for the direct conversion of methane into ethylene with integrated air separation.
The focus of the project will be on the air separation through novel MIEC membranes integrated within a reactor operated at high temperature for OCM allowing integration of different process steps in a single multifunctional unit and achieving significantly higher yields in comparison with the conventional reactor technologies, combined with improved energy efficiency.
Integrate reaction and separation in a single reactor to increase the efficiency
Integrate air separation in the reactor to decrease capital costs and increase efficiency
Feed oxygen in a distributed way to decrease the local partial pressure and optimise the reaction selectivity
Increase the reactor yield to increase the efficiency of the complete process

3. Current and Expected impact(s)
Technological – Increase the TRL of membrane reactors from TRL3 to TRL5. Give a proof of concept.
Economic/Social production of C2 at higher yields (from current limit of 25% to potential 35-40%) and much lower costs (-20-30% CAPEX and -20% OPEX)
Environmental reducing energy intensity (-50%), emissions (-60%)

4. Consortium
The MEMERE consortium bring together 11 partners from 8 different countries

5. Work Packages
The MEMERE project is organized in 9 work packages

6. Parallel and Integrated Reactors
Fluidized bed membrane reactor
Dual membrane reactor
Integrated parallel reactor
Network of reactors
CH4
Godini et al., Chemical Engineering and Processing 74 (2013) 153–164
Godini et al., Fuel Processing Technology, 106 (2013) 684–694

7. Prototype design and build
Objectives:
Setup and optimization of oxygen enrichment
Design of OCM reactor
3D design
Based on efficiency, scalability, reliability, production costs
Construction
Reactor construction
Control unit
Auxiliary components
Factory acceptance test
Integrity and safety in operation
Debugging

8. Prototype test and validation
Objectives:
Tests
Set-up of test protocol
Duration tests, thermal cycling, sensitivity to oxygen content
Verification of efficiency, sealing properties, permeation rates, selectivity, chemical performance
Validation
OCM reactor models
Business model
Provide data for Life Cycle Assessment

9. Environmental LCA and economic assessment
Specific WP8 objectives include:
Assess the environmental and cost performance of the developed novel OCM technology compared to conventional technologies
Guide the design and development of the novel OCM technology towards more sustainable solutions
Define and evaluate comprehensive business scenarios for the successful deployment and commercialisation of the developed OCM technology in Europe and possibly globally

10. Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy
SUPPORT TO SUSTANABILITY: Diffusion of Project Results
Year 1
Year 2 : Year 4
Stakeholder Analysis
Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy
Stakeholders Identification
Need analysis through Market Surveys
Engagement and networking
Tailored on Stakeholder analysis
Industrial Workshops
Dedicated Industry Event in Rome in 2018
IPR strategy
Support to exploitation management (including 2 exploitation workshops)

11. Dissemination and exploitation
SUPPORT TO SUSTANABILITY: Economic Viability
Year 2 : Year 4
Economic Assessment
Business Plan
Support in the definition of relevant costs and variables in CAPEX and OPEX
Support in the definiton of Life Cylce costs impact
Suport in the analysis of paramteters relevant for economic benefits
Assessment of costs and economic variables
Market Survey to assess target costs
Replicability and scalability assessment analysis
Economic Indicator and investment analysis

12. MEthane activation via integrated MEmbrane REactors MEMERE
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