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Two-Stage Process for Conversion of Synthesis Gas to High Quality Transportation Fuels.
Quarterly Report, 8 June - 30 September 1983

Kuo, C. W.

Di Sanzo, F. P.
Leib, T. M. Smith, J.
Van Kirk, J. F. Lovett, J. R.N.

Mobil Research and Development Corporation

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Table of Contents

I.

Abstract

1

II.

Objective and Scope of Work

2

III.

Summary of Progress to Date

4

IV.

Detailed Description of Technical Progress

6

 

A.

Task 1 – Process Studies in Two-Stage Bench-Scale Unit

6

 

1.

Bench-Scale Unit Modifications – Status

6

2.

Studies in Support Unit Modifications – Status

6

3.

Future Work

7

B.

Task 2 – Scoping Studies of Fischer-Tropsch Reactor-Wax Upgrading

7

1.

Vacuum Fractionation of Reactor Wax

7

2.

Future Work

8

C.

Task 4 – Slurry Fischer-Tropsch Reactor Hydrodynamic Studies

9

1.

Design and Construction of Two Tall, Hot-Flow, Non-Reacting Columns – Status

9

2.

Gas Holdup and Bubble Size in Bubble-Columns

10

3.

Future Work

25

V.

Nomenclature

26

VI.

Literature

28

 

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