TITLE: Hydrogenation of Carbon Monoxide to Alkenes. A Critical Review of Theoretical Considerations and Processes.

AUTHOR: R. Snel.

INST.  AUTHOR: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria (South Africa). Chemical Engineering Research Group.

LANGUAGE: English

PUB.  TYPE: Technical Report

PUB.  COUNTRY: South Africa

SOURCE: Other [$TFSIR],  1986,  128p.  ISBN: 0- 7988-3928-7

NTIS ORDER NO.: PB87-121067/INW

ABSTRACT:

The production of olefins from syngas is comprehensively reviewed. Major attention is given to fundamental aspects of the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Various routes and processes are examined and the areas in which research efforts are most needed are pointed out.

REPORT  NUMBER: CSIR-CENG-598