Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microchannel reactor using mesoporous silica supported bimetallic Co-Ni catalyst: Process optimization and kinetic modeling

Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis was carried out in a microchannel reactor under a wide range of operating conditions using mesoporous supported bimetallic Co-Ni catalyst for process intensification. The response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD) were employed in determining the optimal condition for light olefin production. New comprehensive kinetic model using the olefin chain length independency hypothesis (C > 3) was proposed and provided the best fit for the product distribution and olefin-to-paraffin ratio.