Catalyst and Reactor Development for a Liquid Phase Fischer-Tropsch Process: Final Report for Task 2.

摘要

The preparation, characterization, and performance of a range of metal catalysts for use in slurry phase Fischer-Tropsch technology was investigated with the objective of developing new compositions with improved selectivity for gasoline and diesel fuel range hydrocarbons. A series of conventional catalysts was identified for testing for both gas and slurry phases. A gas phase screening protocol was set up to allow reasonably rapid determination of each catalyst's synthesis gas conversion characteristic over a range of operating conditions. The catalysts selected represented a range of catalytic metals known to promote conversion of synthesis gas to hydrocarbon liquids. Both precipitates and supported variations of these metals were studied. Catalysts studied include: ruthenium-based catalysts with osmium, and cobalt carbonyl supported on zirconia promoted. 23 refs., 2 figs., 10 tabs.