Modeling Selectivity in the Fischer‐Tropsch Process with Response Surface Methodology

Abstract

In Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, biomass and agricultural residue as a renewable and reliable resource contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Fischer-Tropsch synthesis depends on the carbon structure available resources (coal, biomass, natural gas), which plays an important role in most of the primary energy supply. In this article, the effects of factors affecting the selectivity a model of Fe/Cu/K/Al catalyst for the optimization of products were investigated using statistical method. The statistical method is a relationship between the response process and the independent variable in the selectivity model. The results show, Adj R 2 and R-Sq are significant values in a model used for the optimization of products. Finally, maximizing CO + CO 2 conversion and C 5 + selectivity and minimizing CH 4 , CO, CO 2 , C 2-4 , olefin in C 2-4 selectivity were investigated under best operating conditions.

Deactivation Model for an Industrial γ‐Alumina Supported Iron Catalyst in the Fischer Tropsch Synthesis

“…Predicted deficiency of fossil fuels has led to an increasing interest in using renewable resources such as biomass and its derivatives. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Biomass fuels are of particular importance for their environmental benefits. Biomass gasification is one of the best technologies for converting biomass to biofuels.…”