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Hydrodynamics of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis in Slurry Bubble Column Reactors
Quarterly Technical Progress Report for the period of March 1, 1986 to May 31, 1986

Bukur, Dragomir B.
Daly, James G.
Shrotri, V. R.
Swank, John

Texas A&M University

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Table of Contents

I

Abstract

1

II

Objective and Scope of Work

2

III

Summary of Progress

4

IV

Detailed Description of Technical Progress

7
 

A

Task 1 - Project Work Plan

7

B

Task 2 - Bubble Column Reaction Design/Construction

7

C

Task 3 - Process Variable Studies

7
 

3.1

1.85 mm Single Hole Orifice Plate Distributor

9
 

3.1.1

Effect of Temperature and Start-up Procedure

9

3.1.2

Effect of Oxygenates

11

3.2

40 um SMP Distributor

12
 

3.2.1

Effect of Temperature and Start-up Procedure

12

3.2.2

Effect of Oxygenates

14

D

Task 4 - Correlation Development and Data Reduction

14
 

4.1

Analysis of the Axial Gas Hold-up Data

14
 

4.1.1

Data Reduction Procedure

15

4.1.2

Discussion of Results

18

4.2

Dynamic Gas Disengagement Method

20
 

4.2.1

Theory

20

4.2.2

Discussion of Results

23

V

Future Work

27

VI

Nomenclature

28

VII

Literature References

29
 

Tables and Figures