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About DME (Di Methyl Ether)

Dimethyl ether (DME) is a versatile compound with multiple applications. It serves as both a
propellant and coolant and offers a cleaner fuel alternative for diesel engines, delivering high
performance while emitting low levels of CO, NOx, and particulate matter during
combustion.

DME can be derived from various sources including natural gas, coal, or biomass, and it can
also be processed into valuable co-products like hydrogen, contributing to a sustainable
future energy landscape.

This compound is widely recognized for its environmentally friendly properties, making it
suitable for use as an aerosol and green refrigerant. Unlike traditional chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs, Freon) and R-134a (HFC-134a), DME has zero ozone depletion potential and lower
global warming potentials. Furthermore, DME finds applications as a pesticide, polishing
agent, and anti-rust agent.

One notable advantage of DME is its clean fuel nature, as it has a safe storage and handling
profile without the formation of explosive peroxides. With its chemical formula CH3OCH3
and approximately 35% oxygen content, DME exhibits lower carbon monoxide and unburned
hydrocarbon emissions compared to natural gas.

DME Process;
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DME Properties

Inbilt it is having a one

oxygen atom, No need of
Chemical formula СНЗОСН3
extra oxygen partical for
combustion

Appearance Colour less

Boiling Point at 1 bar & -25 C Easy to liquefy and handle

Saturated Vapor pressure at 25 1 bar higher than LPG

6.1 bar
C Pressure
Liquid Density (kg/3) at 20 Deg
664
c
Auto ignition Temp in Deg 350

3.4% to 17% , wider than

Explosive Limit (vol.%) 3.4 to27
LPG, comparable with CNG
Can be used as Diesel
Cetane no 55 to 60
substitute
Calorific value 6,900 Kcal/kg, 65% of LPG
no Particulate Matter (PM)
C-C Bond No C-C bond or soot emitted during
combustion
No Sox & NOx emitted
Molecule Type Pure molecule
during combustion

DME SPECIFICATIONS

S. No. Test Standard Grade Pure Grade

1.0 Description Clear & colourless Clear & colourless
Compressed liquified Gas. Compressed
liquified Gas.
2.0 Purity by GC, w/w 99.00% Min 99.50% Min
3.0 Water by Karl Fischer, 0.05% Max 0.03% Max
w/w
4.0 Methanol, w/w 0.05% Max 0.03% Max
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APPLICATION AREAS

1. Dimethyl Ether can be used as a replacement of LPG Gas in combustion systems in

the areas of Industrial LPG, Residential LPG etc.
2. Aerosol applications as a propellant for various industries.
3. DME can be blended with LPG as per BIS specifications up to 20% and used
/substituted in all the areas where LPG is used.

Note:
1.Add “Propellant Application” in the above diagram
2. Remove the left side part in the above diagram

Compression of DME Chemical Properties with other fuels

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DME & Aerosol LPG Pressure VS Temperature Graph:

Aerosol Grade LPG (30% Propane & 70%

Butane) Pressure Vs Temperature Graph
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Absolute Pressure in Bar

7 6.7
5.9
6 5.1
5 4.4
3.8
4 3.1
3 2.3 2.6
1.6 1.9
2
1
0
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Temperature in Deg C

Aerosol grade LPG (30 % Propane and 70% Butane) Pressure Vs Temperature Graph:

DME Pressure vs Temperature Graph

8
6.92
Absolute Presure in Bar

7 6.17
6 5.34
5 4.44
3.757
4 3.06
3 2.03 2.37
2
1
0
-6 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Temperature In Deg C
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COMPARASSION OF AEROSOL GRADE LPG AND DME

DME for Aerosol

S. No Aerosol Grade LPG Advantages
applications

Separate LPG batch prep for Aerosol grade

LPG
Single Homogeneous incurs additional costs passed to customers.
1 (30% Propane &70%
Product DME requires no specific batch prep, thus no
Butane)
added cost

LPG Generally has 40

PPM Volatile Sulphur.
DME has negligible Lower Sulphur PPM reduces sleeve
Additional cost is
2 Volatile Sulphur (0-3 maintenance costs. Odorant added as per
incurred to ensure lower
PPM) Customer needs.
Odor dosing to ensure 5
PPM Volatile Sulphur
No presence of
LPG has max 2.5% C5 & Sleeve columns maintenance costs will get
3 heavier Hydro
Heavier Hydro Carbons reduced
Carbons
Preparation of special DME meets aerosol grade pressure
grade LPG is required to
DME Pressure itself requirements inherently. LPG special grades
meet aerosol grade
4 is 72.5 PSI at 25 Deg face issues meeting specific pressures due to
pressure requirement
C C4, C3 ratios, potentially offering only a
which is in the range of
60 to 85 PSI at 25 Deg C. desired pressure range.
LPG Tankers have
internal excess flow
check walls for statutory
compliance, leading to 5-
DME is supplied in Pure product nature of DME will contribute
6 inches of liquid dead
DME Tankers. to meet the high-quality requirements.
5 stock due to normal
Hence, no product DME's pure nature contributes to meeting
tanker use for supplying
contamination. high-quality standards
Aerosol Grade LPG,
risking contamination
with non-aerosol grade
dead stock
Same LPG supply system like LPG tank and
associated facilities can be used for DME by
6 LPG Storage system DME Storage system
amending the existing PESO License for
DME usage
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Why DME:
1. Environment friendly (No Sox & NOx emitted during combustion)

2. Diversification of sources: DME can be produced from multiple sources

3. Energy Conservation: Efficient combustion because it is having in-bilt oxygen partial.

4. Cost effective & optimum use of depleting petroleum reserves

5. Excellent physical, chemical, combustion and storage properties

6. Compatible with LPG storage, transporting, bottling,

distribution infrastructure

7. Quick commercialization

Company Details:
Company Name: NET ZERO ENERGIES Pvt Ltd
Admin office: Hyderabad
Plant Location: Sholapur
Contact No:
Mail id:

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