Modeling of a Multi-tubular Fixed Bed Fischer-Tropsch Reactor

5 Modeling of a Multi-tubular Fixed Bed Fischer-Tropsch Reactor 

For modeling and simulation of a Fischer-Tropsch reactor we use the classical ARGE fixed bed process with Fe as catalyst. The recycle ratio is 2.5. Table 6.11.3 lists the other reaction conditions. Although the ARGE FT process may not be the most modern FT process it is the only one for which reUable data on the process as well 

Internal diameter of single tube dRjnt (total number of tubes 2052) External diameter of single tube dR x Bulk density of catalyst bed pt, 

Inlet concentration of hydrogen Kinematic viscosity v of gas mixture (feed) 

Heat transfer coefficient (bed to internal tube wall) aw,int 

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