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Synthesis of octane enhancer during slurry-phase Fischer-Tropsch

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5100328
The objective of this project is to investigate three possible routes to the formation of ethers, in particular methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), during slurry phase Fischer-Tropsch reaction. The three reaction schemes to be investigated are: Addition of isobutylene during the formation of methanol and/or higher alcohols directly from CO and H{sub 2} during slurry-phase Fischer-Tropsch. Addition of isobutylene to FT liquid products including alcohols in a slurry-phase reactor containing an MTBE or other acid catalyst. Addition of methanol to slurry phase FT synthesis making iso-olefins.
Research Organization:
Altamira Instruments, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-90PC90047
OSTI ID:
5100328
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/90047-T3; ON: DE92015447
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English