Mesoscale Effects on Product Distribution of Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis

Abstract

Abstract Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS), directly converting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen (syngas) into sulfur-free hydrocarbons, has attracted much attention from academic and industrial community. However, the development of FTS mainly depends on experience, resulting in the inefficient development of catalysts and industrialization design. Recently, a new analysis method, mesoscale analysis, has attracted more attention due to researching on between different scales or crossing several scales, which would contribute to efficient R&D process of FTS. This chapter will summarize the multiscale effects on FTS products distribution such as ASF distribution, kinetic model, reactor flow model and discuss mesoscale effects on FTS product distribution, such as modified ASF product distribution, olefin readsorption mechanism model and diffusion-reaction model of FTS process.