Fischer-tropsch process in the presence of a coolant introduced into the reactor system
US7071238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/44
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process for the conversion of synthesis gas to hydrocarbons, at least a portion of which are liquid at ambient temperature and pressure, by contacting the synthesis gas at an elevated temperature and pressure with a suspension comprising a particulate Fischer-Tropsch catalyst suspended in a liquid medium, in a reactor system comprising at least one high shear mixing zone and a reactor vessel. The process comprises passing the suspension and synthesis gas through the high shear mixing zone(s) where the synthesis gas is broken down into gas bubbles and/or irregularly shaped gas voids; discharging suspension having gas bubbles and/or irregularly shaped gas voids dispersed therein from the high shear mixing zone(s) into the reactor vessel; and introducing a liquid coolant into the reactor system.
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