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Models of product distributions in Fischer--Tropsch synthesis

Conference · · Prepr., Div. Pet. Chem., Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6368338
Carbon number distributions in Fischer--Tropsch synthesis can be modeled fairly accurately by modified versions of the Flory equation. The modifications allow for cracking of products, reincorporation of ethylene by chain initiation and propagation, branching selectivity, and variation of chain growth probability with chain length. An example of a hypothetical (and very optimistic) case is shown.
Research Organization:
Gulf Research and Development Co., Pittsburgh, PA
OSTI ID:
6368338
Report Number(s):
CONF-780902-P4
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Prepr., Div. Pet. Chem., Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 23:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English