Fischer-tropsch process
CA 2446288 A1 · Owner: Font-Freide, Josephus Johannes Helena Maria · Inventors: Newton, David; Sharp, Christopher; Font-Freide, Josephus Johannes Helena Maria
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A process for the conversion of synthesis gas to higher hydrocarbons by contacting a gaseous stream comprising synthesis gas at an elevated , temperature and pressure with a suspension comprising a particulate Fischer- Tropsch catalyst suspended in a liquid medium in a reactor system comprising , at least one high shear mixing zone and a tubular loop reactor wherein the process comprises: a) passing the suspension and the gaseous stream through the high shear mixing zone(s) wherein the gaseous stream is broken down into gas bubbles and/or irregularly shaped gas voids; b) discharging suspension having gas bubbles and/or irregularly shaped gas voids dispersed therein from the high shear …
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- Filed May 17, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 17, 2022.
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