Unsteady-State Operation of Slurry and Fixed-Bed Fischer-Tropsch Reactors for Improved Process Performance [ 2002-01-01 - 2003-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: ADESOJI ADESINA (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Andrei Khodakov (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Anne Griboval-Constant (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Rafeh Bechara (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Unsteady-State Operation of Slurry and Fixed-Bed Fischer-Tropsch Reactors for Improved Process Performance. The development of efficient gas-to-liquid processes via the Fischer-Tropsch reaction is the most economically viable route for the production of non-petroleum based chemicals and environmentally-friendly fuels from abundant natural gas. This investigation proposes the exploitation of both reactor and catalyst dynamics behaviour to obtain higher hydrocarbon synthesis rate and selectivity not attainable under conventional steady-state operation. With current market conditions of about US$30/bbl for crude oil, even modest process improvements of 30-60% will make the process competitive. Whilst individual national energy policy goals are promoted, the research will further strengthen closer economic and technology ties between France and Australia.

Funding Amount $46,350

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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