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Separation of Fischer-Tropsch Wax Products from Ultrafine Iron Catalyst Particles - Quarterly Report - January 1 - March 31, 2004

Davis, Burton H.

University of Kentucky

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Table of Contents

Disclaimer 1
Abstract 3
Executive Summary 4
Task 1. Fundamental Filtration Studies 6
  Task 1.1 & 1.2. Filtration Shakedown and Wax Solvent Study 6
  Introduction 6
Experimental 9
Results and Discussion 12
Conclusions 16
References 17
Figures 19
Task 1.3. Filtration studies with doping of olefins and alcohols 32
Task 1.4 Ultra-fine Iron Filtration 32
Task 1.5 Development of Filter media cleaning procedure 32
Task 1.6. Chemical and physical characterization of slurry and filtrate 33
  Introduction 33
Catalyst Preparation 34
Reaction Testing 35
Mossbauer Spectroscopy 36
EXAFS and XANES Analysis 37
References 37
Figures 38
Task 2. Phase II Bubble Column Pilot Plant Studies 42