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Two-Stage Process for Conversion of Synthesis Gas to High Quality Transportation Fuels.
Final Report - 1985

Kuo, J. C. W.
Di Sanzo, F. P.
Garwood, W. E.
Gupte, K. M.
Lang, C. K.
Leib, T. M.
Malladi, M.
Molina, T.
Nace, D. M.
Smith, J.
Tarallo, N.
Van Kirk, J. F.

Mobil Research and Development Corporation

Table of Contents

Section 1
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List of Tables vi
List of Figures viii
Abstract xv

I

Objective and Scope of Work I-1

II

Summary II-1
 

A

Background II-1

B

Results II-2

III

Introduction III-1

IV

Task 1 - Process Studies in Two-Stage Bench-Scale Unit IV-1
 

A

Bench-Scale Unit Modifications IV-1

B

Preliminary Evaluation of a New Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst in a Small Bubble-Column Reactor IV-5
Section 2
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C

Other Supporting Studies IV-12

D

Run CT-256-6 IV-22
Section 3
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E

Run CT-256-7 IV-36

F

Run CT-256-8 IV-50
Section 4
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G

Run CT-256-9 IV-61

H

Run CT-256-10 IV-72

I

Run CT-256-11 IV-76
Section 5
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J

Improvement of Catalyst Suspension in Bubble-Columns Using UPward Slurry Circulation - Mathematical Model Calculations IV-82

K

Bench-Scale Unit Modifications and Run CT-256-12 IV-85

L

Run CT-256-13 IV-94
Section 6
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V

Task 2 - Scoping Studies of Fischer-Tropsch Reactor-Wax Upgrading V-1
 

A

Reactor-Wax Vacuum Fractionation V-1

B

Thermal Cracking of a Fishcer-Tropsch Reactor-Wax Vacuum Bottom V-2

C

Other Scoping Studies V-7

VI

Task 3 - Product Evaluation VI-1
 

A

Reactor-Wax Analyses by Gel Permeation Chromatography VI-1

B

Modified Gas Chromatography for Reactor-Wax Analyses VI-1

C

Field Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Reactor-Wax Analyses VI-4
Section 7
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D

Analyses of Oxygenates in Fischer-Tropsch Reactor-Waxes VI-18

E

Routine Product Analyses VI-19

VII

Task 4 - Slurry Fischer-Tropsch Reactor Hydrodynamic Studies VII-1
 

A

Literature Review VII-1

B

Pressure Drop Across orifice-Type Feed-Gas Distributors VII-11
Section 8
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C

Scoping Studies Using Small Hot-Flow Bubble Columns VII-16
Section 9
199kb

D

Design and Construction of Two Tall, Hot-Flow, Non-Reacting Bubble Columns VII-44
Section 10
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E

Hydrodynamic Studies Using 5.1 and 10.2 cm ID Tall, Hot-Flow Bubble-Columns VII-52
Section 11
703kb

F

Evaluation of Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactors Using Mathematical Models VII-92
VIII Task 5 - Development of Conceptual Process Schemes VIII-1
 

A

Introduction VIII-1

B

Design Base Data for Slurry Fischer-Tropsch/ZSM-5 Unit VIII-2

C

Conceptual Process Schemes VIII-6
Section 12
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IX

Recommendations for Future Schemes IX-1
X Nomenclature X-1
XI Reference XI-1
Section 13
555kb
  Appendix A:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-6
Appendix B:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-7
Section 14
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Appendix C:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-8
Appendix D:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-9
Appendix E:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-11
Section 15
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Appendix F:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-12
Appendix G:  Summary of Data from Run CT-256-13
Appendix H:  Summary of Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Appendix I:   Summary of Slurry Fischer-Tropsch Product Breakdowns