Modeling and optimization of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in the presence of Co (III)/Al2O3 catalyst using artificial neural networks and genetic algorithm

► FTS performance is investigated in the presence of new catalyst. ► Prediction of compositions in the FTS is done using new numerical methods. ► GA-ANN model is used for design and optimization of FTS. ► Modeling results are compared and validated respect to experimental data. ► The effects of FTS operating conditions on reactor performance are investigated.