A method of controlling the equilibrium conditions and of simultaneously producing steam under high pressure in the production of methanol by a reaction of oxides of carbon and of hydrogen-containing gases at temperatures of 200.degree. to 300.degree. C. under a pressure of 20 to 100 bars at a copper-containing...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US4369255?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4369255 - Method of obtaining improved equilibrium conditions and of simultaneously producing steam under high pressure in the production of methanol