Key Features
* Is the first publication to cover the theory and application for modern Fischer Tropsch technology
* Contains comprehensive knowledge on all aspects relevant to the application of Fischer Tropsch technology
* No other publication looks at past, present and future applications
Description
Fischer-Tropsch Technology is a unique book for its state-of-the-art approach to Fischer Tropsch (FT) technology. This book provides an explanation of the basic principles and terminology that are required to understand the application of FT technology. It also contains comprehensive references to patents and previous publications. As the first publication to focus on theory and application, it is a contemporary reference source for students studying chemistry and chemical engineering. Researchers and engineers active in the development of FT technology will also find this book an invaluable source of information.
Fischer-Tropsch Technology, 1st Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Fischer-Tropsch Technology (A.P. Steynberg)
1. Orientation
2. Interest and Challenges
3. The Three Basic Process Steps
4. Patents
5. Catalysts
6. Fischer-Tropsch Reactors
7. Historical Background
8. Pioneer Technology Development
9. Basic Studies
Chapter 2. Fischer-Tropsch Reactors (A. P. Steynberg
et al.).
1. Types of Reactor in Commercial Use
2. Historical Development
3. Design Approach for Modern Slurry Phase
Reactors
4. Fluidization Fundamentals and the Sasol
Advanced Synthol (Sas) Reactors
5. Design And Scale-Up of Fluidized Bed FT Reactors
6. Design And Scale-Up for Multi-Tubular Fixed Bed
Reactors
Chapter 3. Chemical Concepts used for Engineering Purposes (M.E. Dry)
1. Stoichiometry
2. Conversion
3. Selectivity
4. Synthesis Gas Composition and the FT Reactions
5. Conversion And Selectivity Evaluation
6. Primary and Secondary FT Reactions
7. Ft Product Distributions
8. Selectivity At Typical Commercial Conditions
9. FT Selectivity Control
Chapter 4. Synthesis Gas Production for FT Synthesis (K. Aasberg-Petersen
et al.).
1. Introduction
2. Synthesis Gas Preparation via Reforming
3. Synthesis Gas Preparationn via Gasification
Chapter 5. Commercial FT Process Application (M.E. Dry, A.P. Steynberg)
1. Feedstock and Technology Combinations
2. Alternative Routes for the Production of Fuels
and Chemicals
3. Commercial FT Plants
4. Introduction to the Gas Loop
5. Options for the Production of High Value
Hydrocarbons
6. Coal Conversion using FT Technology
7. Environmental Aspects
Chapter 6. Processing of Primary FT Products1. Introduction
2. Historical Perspective
3. Upgrading of High Temperature Fischer-Tropsch
(HTFT) Products
4. Refinery Integration
5. The Future of HTFT Refining
6. Upgrading of Low Temperature Fischer-Tropsch
(LTFT) Products
7. Characteristics of the LTFT Distillate Products
8. Large Scale Production of High Value LTFT
Products
Chapter 7. FT Catalysts 1. Introduction
2. Catalyst Preparation and Characterisation
3. Catalyst Deactivation During FT Synthesis
4. FT Kinetics
Chapter 8. Basic Studies 1. Surface Species, Reaction Intermediates and
Reaction Pathways in the Fischer-Tropsch
Synthesis
2. Rate of Co-Consumption in the FT Synthesis
3. Product Distributions
4. Controlling Selectivity in the FT Synthesis
