Slurry bubble reactor operated in well-mixed gas flow regime

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Parsa, J. (Department: 1621)

Chemistry: fischer-tropsch processes; or purification or recover

Liquid phase fischer-tropsch reaction

C518S706000, C518S715000

Reexamination Certificate

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06914082

ABSTRACT:
A gas-agitated multiphase reactor system for the synthesis of hydrocarbons gives high catalyst productivity and reactor capacity. The system includes operating a multi-phase reactor in the well-mixed gas flow regime, with a Peclet number less than 0.175 and a single pass conversion ranging from 35% to 75%, wherein the inlet superficial gas velocity decreases with the decreasing of the reactor aspect ratio, and is preferably at least 20 cm/sec.

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