Modeling Fischer Tropsch synthesis in two-phase, continuous, well-mixed slurry reactors

Fischer Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) is the conversion of syngas (CO and H2) to cleaner liquid transportation fuels. The modelling of such a supercritical, highly non-ideal, multi-component system requires the detailed knowledge of the reaction mechanism, reaction kinetics, phase-equilibrium and reactor technology. The objectives of this work were to: develop a complete Fischer Tropsch model, predict the hydrocarbon product distribution, determine what effect Vapour-Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) has on the product distribution, selectivity and kinetics, and determine whether the deviations from the 'ideal' Anderson-Schulz Flory (ASF) distribution can be attributed to VLE.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Chemical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• Mthombeni, Bongani

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10853

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10853