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High temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis in commercial practice

Steynberg et al., 1999

Document ID
5411620258408596168
Author
Steynberg A
Espinoza R
Jager B
Vosloo A
Publication year
Publication venue
Applied Catalysis A: General

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The commercial application of high temperature Fischer–Tropsch (HTFT) technology is described. The types of reactor used are discussed with emphasis on the advantages of using the Sasol Advanced Synthol (SAS) reactor. A reactor replacement project at Secunda …
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    • C10G—CRACKING HYDROCARBON OILS; PRODUCTION OF LIQUID HYDROCARBON MIXTURES, e.g. BY DESTRUCTIVE HYDROGENATION, OLIGOMERISATION, POLYMERISATION; RECOVERY OF HYDROCARBON OILS FROM OIL-SHALE, OIL-SAND, OR GASES; REFINING MIXTURES MAINLY CONSISTING OF HYDROCARBONS; REFORMING OF NAPHTHA; MINERAL WAXES
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