FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION STUDIES WITH SUPPORTED RUTHENIUM CATALYSTS .3. THE PRODUCTION OF ALKENES AND HIGH-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT HYDROCARBONS IN A FIXED-BED REACTOR

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EVERSON, RC
MULDER, H
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[1] Department of Chemical Engineering, Potchefstroom University of CHE
[2] Sastech Research Department, Sasolburg, 9750, Sasol I
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10.1006/jcat.1993.1263
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
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An investigation was undertaken to examine the production of low molecular weight alkenes (C=2 to C= 4) and high molecular weight hydrocarbons (C+5) from synthesis gas in a fixed bed reactor with supported ruthenium catalyst. The catalyst used consisted of 0.5% ruthenium on gamma-alumina with a 43% metal dispersion. An experimental reactor consisting of a single 12.5-mm-diameter stainless-steel tube with catalyst packings up to 1 m long, surrounded by an aluminium block with heating elements and an outer insulating ceramic block was used. The effect of temperature, synthesis gas composition (CO/H2), weight hourly space velocity (WHSV), and bed length on carbon monoxide conversion and selectivity was examined and results are reported. The presence of secondary reactions consisting of hydrogenation and chain growth involving alkenes along the reactor bed was observed. These reactions favour the formation of alkanes and high molecular weight hydrocarbons. The alkene to alkane ratio in the product can be increased by restricting the hydrogenation reaction with the use of a synthesis gas mixture with a high carbon monoxide to hydrogen ratio. © 1993 Academic Press, Inc.
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