Modeling of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis product over an industrial fe-mn catalyst in a spinning basket reactor

Abstract

Terms of process conditions such as H₂/CO ratio, space velocity, pressure, and temperature and their effects on the Fischer-Tropsch product model were studied using a statistical approach. The effect of the operating parameters and the interaction between them and, the product models, were investigated. The models that can predict the reaction's product were determined. Through these models, the optimal conditions can be adjusted so that the most optimal product can be obtained. The maximum optimal product for oil, wax and water are 16.473(g), 33.572(g) and 40.285(g), respectively. Also, the most effective interactions for products are H₂/CO ratio and space velocity.

Keywords:

• continuous spinning basket reactor
• Fe-Mn catalyst
• Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
• hydrocarbon product distribution
• product models

Acknowledgement

The authors gratefully acknowledge Iran’s Ministry of Science and Research and University of Sistan and Baluchestan for helping and supporting this research.