A History of Fischer-Tropsch Wax Upgrading at BP-- from Catalyst Screening Studies to Full Scale Demonstration in Alaska

Conversion of Fischer-Tropsch wax into high quality synthetic crude or finished transportation fuels such as premium diesel has been studied over the past 15 years within BP. Catalyst screening and selection was carried out in dedicated micro-reactors and pilot plants, whose designs are critical to...

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Published in:Journal of natural gas chemistry 2006-03, Vol.15 (1), p.1-10
Main Authors: Collins, John P., Font Freide, Joep J.H.M., Nay, Barry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
diesel
emission
engine
Fischer-Tropsch
hydrocracking
naphtha
synthetic crude
was upgrading
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Summary:Conversion of Fischer-Tropsch wax into high quality synthetic crude or finished transportation fuels such as premium diesel has been studied over the past 15 years within BP. Catalyst screening and selection was carried out in dedicated micro-reactors and pilot plants, whose designs are critical to the performance selection. Variation in catalyst composition and defining the gas to oil feed ratios with the operating temperature are a few of the parameters studied. Product selection and maximizing diesel yield combined with stability （catalyst life） were the ultimate drivers. The selected catalyst was then tested under commercial conditions in a dedicated 300 barrel per day demonstration plant. The products were also tested in engines to assess their combustion characteristics.
ISSN:1003-9953
DOI:10.1016/S1003-9953(06)60001-7