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Catalyst Screening System for Fischer–Tropsch Processes
Catalyst Development
CO2
Hydrogen Application
Parallel Reactor Screening
Process Screening
Overview
A parallel reactor system for testing catalysts in syngas and CO₂ conversion reactions.
Design Parameters
- Design temperature: 550 °C
- Design pressure: 100 bar
Reactor and Process Features
- 4 × Fixed‑bed reactors
- Inner diameter: approx. 10 mm
- Length: approx. 300 mm
- Individually adjustable gas flow rates and heating for each reactor
- Individual dosing of liquefied gases (C₃/C₄)
- Automatic sampling
- Product analysis:
- Gas chromatograph / µ‑GC
Automation and Control
- Process control system: Siemens S7‑1500
System Design
This catalyst screening system is designed to test syngas and CO₂ conversion reactions at a scale of 500–1000 mg of catalyst. Example reactions include Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, methanol synthesis, and the production of sustainable aviation fuels. The system comprises four individual fixed-bed reactors, each with its own product outlet, and is designed for unattended 24/7 operation.
