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Extended catalyst life Fischer-Tropsch process

US6239184A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1999
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/75
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for extending the life of a Fisher-Tropsch catalyst in a process for converting synthesis gas produced in an autothermal reactor by the substoichiometric oxidation of a light hydrocarbon gas by removing ammonia from the synthesis gas prior to passing the synthesis gas to a Fischer-Tropsch reactor.

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