Is a monolithic loop reactor a viable option for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis?

A Monolithic Loop Reactor design for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis with a production capacity of 5000 ton middle distillates per day (about 40 000 bbl/ day ) is presented. The required volume, 3350 m 3 , is competitive with conventional reactors, while eliminating disadvantages of existing reactor types...

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Published in:Chemical engineering science 2003-02, Vol.58 (3), p.583-591
Main Authors: de Deugd, Ronald M., Chougule, Rahul B., Kreutzer, Michiel T., Meeuse, F.Michiel, Grievink, Johan, Kapteijn, Freek, Moulijn, Jacob A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
Fuel processing. Carbochemistry and petrochemistry
Fuels
Gas processing
Modeling
Monolithic catalysts
Multiphase reactors
Reactors
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Summary:A Monolithic Loop Reactor design for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis with a production capacity of 5000 ton middle distillates per day (about 40 000 bbl/ day ) is presented. The required volume, 3350 m 3 , is competitive with conventional reactors, while eliminating disadvantages of existing reactor types such as catalyst attrition and separation, backmixing and large diffusion distances. Although the kinetic expressions used in this study do not allow calculating the selectivity precisely, all important conditions, low temperature rise and constant H 2/CO ratios, are met to ensure high selectivity towards heavy hydrocarbons.
ISSN:0009-2509
1873-4405
DOI:10.1016/S0009-2509(02)00583-3