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US 5,292,705 AGranted
Activation of hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst
AssigneeExxon Research & Engineering Co.
InventorWillard N. Mitchell
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Abstract
A fresh, reduced hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst is activated by contact with hydrogen at elevated temperatures and pressures and in the presence of liquid hydrocarbons, preferably, sufficient to immerse the catalyst therein.
Claims10
A method for activating an essentially fresh, reduced cobalt containing Fischer-Tropsch catalyst which comprises treating the catalyst with hydrogen or a hydrogen containing gas in the presence of hydrocarbon liquids for a period sufficient to increase substantially the initial catalyst productivity.
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