Significance of Pressure Drop, Changing Molar Flow, and Formation of Steam in the Accurate Modeling of a Multi-Tubular Fischer–Tropsch Reactor with Cobalt as Catalyst

DOI zum Zitieren der Version auf EPub Bayreuth: https://doi.org/10.15495/EPub_UBT_00007625
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Jess, Andreas ; Kern, Christoph:
Significance of Pressure Drop, Changing Molar Flow, and Formation of Steam in the Accurate Modeling of a Multi-Tubular Fischer–Tropsch Reactor with Cobalt as Catalyst.
In: Processes. Vol. 11 (2023) Issue 12 . - 3281.
ISSN 2227-9717
DOI der Verlagsversion: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11123281

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Abstract

A Fischer–Tropsch (FT) fixed-bed reactor was simulated with reactor models of different complexities to elucidate the impact of a pressure drop, a change in the total molar volume rate (induced by the reaction) along the tubes, and a change in the axial variation of the external radial heat transfer coefficient (external tube wall to cooling medium, here, boiling water) compared to disregarding these aspects. The reaction kinetics of CO conversion for cobalt as a catalyst were utilized, and the influence of inhibition of syngas (CO, H2) conversion reaction rate by steam, inevitably formed during FT synthesis, was also investigated. The analysis of the behavior of the reactor (axial/radial temperature profiles, productivity regarding the hydrocarbons formed, and syngas conversion) clearly shows that, for accurate reactor modeling, the decline in the total molar flow from the reaction and the pressure drop should be considered; both effects change the gas velocity along the tubes and, thus, the residence time and syngas conversion compared to disregarding these aspects. Only in rare cases do both opposing effects cancel each other out. The inhibition of the reaction rate by steam should also be considered for cobalt as a catalyst if the final partial pressure of steam in the tubes exceeds about 5 bar. In contrast, the impact of an axially changing heat transfer coefficient is almost negligible compared to disregarding this effect.

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Item Type:	Article in a journal
Keywords:	Fischer-Tropsch; pressure drop; gas recycle; inhibition by steam; fixed bed
DDC Subjects:	500 Science > 540 Chemistry 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 600 Technology 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 620 Engineering 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 660 Chemical engineering
Institutions of the University:	Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Chair Chemical Engineering Faculties > Faculty of Engineering Science > Chair Chemical Engineering > Chair Chemical Engineering - Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Jess Research Institutions > Research Units > Zentrum für Energietechnik - ZET Faculties Research Institutions Research Institutions > Research Units
Language:	English
Originates at UBT:	Yes
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-7625-8
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2024 08:01
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2024 08:01
URI:	https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/7625

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