Modelling of a fixed bed reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of simulated N2-rich syngas over Co/SiO2: Hydrocarbon production

The predicted results of the model were validated successfully against 16 experimental conditions with respect to conversion of CO and selectivity of products species such as CO2, CH4, C2, C3, C4, and C5+. The error between the predicted and experimental results was negligible. Finally, the influence of the GHSV, temperature and inlet pressure of fluid mixture on components' selectivity and conversion, were also investigated and the conclusions were in agreement with the literature.