The document discusses Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, which is a process that produces fuels and chemicals from synthesis gas. Synthesis gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen that can be derived from natural gas, coal, or biomass. The process was invented in the 1920s by German inventors Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch. It involves converting carbon monoxide and hydrogen through catalytic reactions into hydrocarbon products of various molecular weights. Common catalysts used include iron, nickel, and cobalt, with iron being the most commonly used and cost effective. The reactors employed include fluidized bed reactors, fixed bed reactors, and slurry bed reactors.
The document discusses Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, which is a process that produces fuels and chemicals from synthesis gas. Synthesis gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen that can be derived from natural gas, coal, or biomass. The process was invented in the 1920s by German inventors Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch. It involves converting carbon monoxide and hydrogen through catalytic reactions into hydrocarbon products of various molecular weights. Common catalysts used include iron, nickel, and cobalt, with iron being the most commonly used and cost effective. The reactors employed include fluidized bed reactors, fixed bed reactors, and slurry bed reactors.
The document discusses Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, which is a process that produces fuels and chemicals from synthesis gas. Synthesis gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen that can be derived from natural gas, coal, or biomass. The process was invented in the 1920s by German inventors Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch. It involves converting carbon monoxide and hydrogen through catalytic reactions into hydrocarbon products of various molecular weights. Common catalysts used include iron, nickel, and cobalt, with iron being the most commonly used and cost effective. The reactors employed include fluidized bed reactors, fixed bed reactors, and slurry bed reactors.
Roll No. : 18123123-012 Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis • Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is a set of chemical reaction that can be used to produce fuels and chemicals from synthesis gas. • Synthesis gas is a mixture of CO and H2,which can be derived from natural gas, coal, or biomass. • CH4 + H2O → 3H2 + CO • C + H2O → H2 + CO Invention • The process was invented by German inventors Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch in the 1920s. Reaction of the Process • In the process, carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2) in the syngas are converted into hydrocarbons of various molecular weights according to the following reaction. • (2n+1) H2 + n CO → Cn H(2n+2) + n H2O • There are other side reactions taking place in the process, among which the water-gas-shift reaction is important. Catalyst • Fe • Ni • Co • From bottom to top it becomes cheaper, iron is very cheap among all above. • Most commly used catalyst is Fe (iron). Types of Reactor • Fluidized bed reactor • Fixed bed reactor • Slurry bed reactor
From up to down activity decreases upon space time yield.
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