Abstract
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) over unsupported coprecipitated cobalt catalysts in n-decane in a batch slurry phase reactor by adding water vapor (H2O/CO=0.12 in molar ratio) prior to reaction has been studied. The addition of water vapor exhibits a marked effect on the product selectivity. In the absence of water, the carbon number distribution of FT products follows the classical Anderson-Schulz-Flory (ASF) pattern resulting in a low selectivity (32%) in the desired C10+ hydrocarbons. In contrast, with the promotion of water vapor, the formation of heavy products is appreciably increased up to 87.3% in C10+ hydrocarbons so that the selectivity in the range of C8-C30 increases obviously along with an increase in carbon number (n), which leads to a substantial deviation from ASF pattern. The effect of water is explained by suppressing secondary hydrogenation of 1-olefins and facilitating their readsorption and chain growth.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 494-503 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 175 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 25 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)