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Two-Stage Process for Conversion of Synthesis Gas to High Quality Transportation Fuels. 
Quarterly Report,  1 January 1984-31 March 1984

Kuo, J. C. W.

Mobil Research and Development Corp.

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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

5

 

A.

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

5

 

1.

Supporting Studies

5

2.

Modifications and Shakedown of the Two-Stage Bench-Scale Unit

6

3.

Run CT-256-6 – Startup

7

4.

Future Work

8

B.

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

8

 

1.

Testing of a High-Gradient-Magnetic-Separator (HGMS) for Cleaning Reactor-Wax

8

2.

Hydrocracking and Hydrowaxing Studied for Fischer-Tropsch Reactor-Wax Upgrading

9

3.

Future Work

9

C.

Task 3 - Product Evaluation

9

 

1.

Fischer-Tropsch Reactor-Wax Analysis by Gel Permeation Chromotoghraphy (GPC)

9

2.

Product Analysis

9

3.

Future Work

9

D.

Task 4 - Slurry Fischer-Tropsch Reactor Hydrodynamic Studies

9

 

1.

Scoping Hydrodynamic Studies

9

2.

Construction and Shakedown of Two Tall Hot-Flow Non-Reacting Bubble-Columns

13

3.

Hydrodynamic Studies Using a Tall Hot-Flow Bubble-Column

14

4.

Pressure Drop Across Orifice-Type Gas Distributors

17

5.

Future Work

18

V.

Nomenclature

20

VI.

References

21

 

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