Fischer-tropsch synthesis
AssigneeDen Norske Stats Oljeselskap A.S.
InventorsDag Schanke, Edvard Bergene, Anders Holmen
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Abstract
The present invention provides a reaction system for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis which has high mass transfer characteristics at the catalyst. The reactor comprises a monolithic catalyst comprising a solid body defining discrete and continuous channels extending from one end of the body to the other. The walls of the channels contain a conventional Fischer-Tropsch catalyst; conventional promoters may also be included. The body preferably may also comprises channels for conducting coolants which are arranged traversely to the reaction channels.
Claims25
A process for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis comprising:
- passing synthesis gas comprising H2 and CO through discrete and continuous channels in a monolithic catalyst, said channels having walls defining surfaces, said surfaces comprising a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, removing a liquid product from said monolithic catalyst and removing heat produced in said reaction.
A reaction apparatus for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction which comprises:
- a reactor including:
- a monolithic catalyst;
- an inlet for a synthesis gas comprising H2 and CO;
- and
- an outlet for liquid product, said monolithic catalyst comprising a solid body defining a series of discrete and continuous channels extending from one end of said body to another, said channels having walls defining surfaces, said surfaces comprising a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, whereby said synthesis gas is supplied via said inlet and is passed through said channels where the reaction takes place and a liquid product is removed via said outlet.
A process for a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis comprising:
- passing synthesis gas comprising H2 and CO through discrete and continuous channels in a monolithic catalyst, said channels having walls defining surfaces, said surfaces comprising a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, removing a liquid product from said monolithic catalyst.
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