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Transportation Fuels From Synthetic Gas - Aug 1981

Baker, E. G.
Cuello, R.

Biomass Energy Systems

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Figures vi
Tables vi
Summary vii
Acknowledgements viii
Introduction 1
Conclusions and Recommendations 2
Discussion and Results 4
  Description of Experimental Equipment 6
  Figure 1: Products of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis 5
Table 1: Relative Reaction Rates 5
Reactor Installation and Shakedown 7
Catalyst Preparation and Reduction 8
  Figure 2: Synthesis Gas Conversion Reactor 8
Table 2: Chromatographic Conditions 9
Table 3: Description of Catalysts 10
Experimental Results 11
  Selectivity 11
Table 4: Results of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Experimental Runs 12
Product Quality 14
Rate of Conversion 14
Process Considerations 15
  Table 5: Comparison of Branched and Straight-Chain Compounds 15
Table 6: Liquid Fuels from Wood 16
References 17