Development of improved iron Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. Final technical report: Project 6464
- Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX (United States). Dept. of Chemical Engineering; and others
Despite the current worldwide oil glut, the United States will ultimately require large-scale production of liquid (transportation) fuels from coal. Slurry phase Fischer Tropsch (FT) technology, with its versatile product slate, may be expected to play a major role in production of transportation fuels via indirect coal liquefaction. Texas A&M University (TAMU) with sponsorship from the US Department of Energy, Center for Energy and Mineral Resources at TAMU, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., has been working on development of improved iron FT catalysts and characterization of hydrodynamic parameters in two- and three-phase bubble columns with FT derived waxes. Our previous studies have provided an improved understanding of the role of promoters (Cu and K), binders (silica) and pretreatment procedures on catalyst activity, selectivity and longevity (deactivation). The objective of the present contract was to develop improved catalysts with enhanced slurry phase activity and higher selectivity to liquid fuels and wax. This was accomplished through systematic studies of the effects of pretreatment procedures and variations in catalyst composition (promoters and binders). The major accomplishments and results in each of these two main areas of research are summarized here.
- Research Organization:
- Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX (United States). Research Foundation
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-89PC89868
- OSTI ID:
- 10143841
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/89868-T1; ON: DE94010253; BR: AA2520000
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 28 Feb 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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