R. I. 5871

Further Studies of the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Gas Recycle Cooling (Hot-Gas-Recycle Process) - 1976

Field, J. H.
Bienstock, D.
Forney, A. J.
Demski, R. J.

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Table of Contents

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Summary 1
Introduction 1
Experimental procedures 3
Raw materials 3
Synthesis gas 3
Catalyst 3
Apparatus and method of operation 3
Operations 5
Oxidation 5
Impregnation 5
Reduction 8
Synthesis 8
Catalyst analysis 9
Product evaluation 9
Discussion of results 9
Operating variables 9
Product distribution 12
Effect of variables 12
Reactor temperature 14
H2:CO ratio of the fresh gas 16
Throughput of fresh gas 16
Water vapor and carbon dioxide content of the recycle gas 16
Chloride deposition on the catalyst 16
Potassium impregnation 17
Pressure drop 18
Catalyst activity 19
Gasoline processing 22
Conclusions 23
Appendix 25
Glossary of terms 31