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Conversion of Cellulosic Wastes to Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels
Vol. 4, Slurry Phase Synthesis of Liquid Hydrocarbon 
Fuels from Biomass Pyrolysis Gas Using Iron Catalysts
Final Report - 1986

Kuester, James L.

Arizona State University

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Table of Contents

List of Tables vii
List of Figures ix

I

 Introduction 1

II

 Review of the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis 9
 

1

 Historical Perspective 9

2

 Reactions and Thermodynamics 11

3

 Hydrocarbon Product Distributions 21

4

 Catalysts 23

5

 Reactors 28

III

 Equipment and Procedures 34
 

1

 Experimental Equipment 34

2

 Analytical Equipment 38

3

 Catalyst Preparation 40

4

 Operating Procedures 41

5

 Laboratory Safety 43

6

 Experimental Plan 44

IV

 Results and Discussion 48
 

1

 Catalyst Testing 48

2

 Slurry Liquid Testing 66

3

 Factor Study 73

4

 Optimization 80

V

 Summary and Recommendations 92
Literature Cited 100
Appendix
A. Calculation of Gas Chromatograph Response Factors 104
B. Aqueous Phase Product Analysis 109
C. Organic Phase Product Analysis 112
D. Catalyst Preparation 115