TITLE: Direct conversion of light hydrocarbon gases to liquid fuel.  Quarterly technical status report No. 23 for second quarter FY 1991.

AUTHOR: M. J. Foral.

INST.  AUTHOR: Amoco Research Center, Naperville, IL. Research and Development Dept.

SPONSOR: Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

LANGUAGE: English

PUB.  TYPE: Technical Report

PUB.  COUNTRY: United States

SOURCE: Department of Energy [DE],  1991,  14p.

NTIS ORDER NO.: DE92015593INW

ABSTRACT:

The objective of this program is to investigate the direct conversion of light gaseous hydrocarbons, such as those produced during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis or as a product of gasification, to liquid transportation fuels via a partial oxidation process. The process will be tested in an existing pilot plant to obtain credible mass balances. Specific objectives to be met include determination of optimal process conditions, investigation of various processing options (e.g. feed injection, product quench, and recycle systems), and evaluation of an enhanced yield thermal/catalytic system. Economic evaluation of the various options will be performed as experimental data become available.

REPORT  NUMBER: DOE/PC/89866-T6

CONTRACT  NUMBER: AC22-89PC89866