| Figures |
vi |
| Tables |
vi |
| Summary |
vii |
| Acknowledgements |
viii |
| Introduction |
1 |
| Conclusions and Recommendations |
2 |
| Discussion and Results |
4 |
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Description of Experimental
Equipment |
6 |
| |
Figure 1: Products of Fischer-Tropsch
Synthesis |
5 |
| Table 1: Relative Reaction Rates |
5 |
| Reactor Installation and
Shakedown |
7 |
| Catalyst Preparation and
Reduction |
8 |
| |
Figure 2: Synthesis Gas Conversion Reactor |
8 |
| Table 2: Chromatographic Conditions |
9 |
| Table 3: Description of Catalysts |
10 |
| Experimental Results |
11 |
| |
Selectivity |
11 |
| Table 4: Results of Fischer-Tropsch
Synthesis Experimental Runs |
12 |
| Product Quality |
14 |
| Rate of Conversion |
14 |
| Process Considerations |
15 |
| |
|
Table 5: Comparison of Branched and
Straight-Chain Compounds |
15 |
|
Table 6: Liquid Fuels from Wood |
16 |
| References |
17 |
