Fischer Tropsch Synthesis on Heterogeneous Catalyst by Using Syngas

Fischer Tropsch Synthesis is a reaction that takes place between carbon monoxide and hydrogen (syngas) based on heterogeneous catalyst. Products of the reaction include a mixture of hydrocarbons and oxygenates, comprising mainly of paraffin, olefin and alcohol. This process produces high quality hydrocarbon fuels and hence its development can alleviate many problems relating to transportation industry pollution. The most recent investigation of references reveals that from the mechanistic viewpoint, Anderson Schulz-Flory distribution model can determine the trend of hydrocarbon formation. Fluidized bed, fixed bed and slurry phase reactors are the three common types of reactors in the process; however, only the last two reactors have industrial usage. Metals from the VIIIB group of the periodic table such as iron, cobalt and ruthenium are used as process catalysts. However, only iron and cobalt have been accepted for industrial application.