Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing contaminants from a hydroprocessing feed stream. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of removing contaminants from a hydroprocessing feed stream which originates in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor using a guard bed that employs a temperature profile.

Abstract: A method and a system for drying a biomass, wet pulverized coal or combinations thereof, using heat from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a heat exchanger to heat a nitrogen gas, using a flue gas in a heater to heat the heated nitrogen gas to a higher temperature, passing the twice heated nitrogen gas through apparatus to pulverize the fuel source of coal, biomass or both, forming a gas/particulate stream, filtering the gas/particulate stream in a filter to remove dried fuel feed stocks and using a blower to form a first steam and nitrogen mixture for discharge, and a second steam and nitrogen mixture for mixing with additional dry nitrogen gas for introduction to the first step of the method, at the heat exchanger.

Abstract: The invention provides a catalytic distillation system which combines two fundamental unit operations, chemical reaction and distillation in a single piece of equipment for hydrocracking and hydrotreating of Fischer-Tropsch liquids.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for desalting crude by combining water and raw crude oil in a mixer to produce a mixture. Desalted crude oil and a brine mixture are separated from the mixture. The water is obtained as a byproduct of a Fischer-Tropsch plant.

Abstract: A fuel cell system and a method of producing electricity in a fuel cell are described. The fuel cell system includes a reformer for converting an unreformed fuel to produce a reformate fuel gas; and a fuel cell stack adapted to generate electricity using the reformate fuel gas. The unreformed fuel is a solid paraffinic hydrocarbon. Some hydrocarbons include at least about 5 wt. percent olefins; at least about 5 wt. percent n-paraffins; and between about 2 and 50 wt. percent branched paraffins wherein substantially all of the branch groups are monomethyl and wherein the ratio of terminal monomethyl branching to internal monomethyl branching is at least about 1:1.5.

Abstract: A process to optimize the condensation of Fischer-Tropsch products coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reactor in a vapour phase with the use of light oil and, therefore; reducing the possibility of coating the coolers and piping with waxy material.

Abstract: A process to optimize a slurry Fischer-Tropsch catalyst life and to further optimize removal of debris from a slurry Fischer-Tropsch process is provided. The process passes a part of a Fischer-Tropsch Reactor slurry inventory to another upstream Fischer-Tropsch Reactor where the Fischer-Tropsch reactors are connected in series. The process utilizes either multiple or a single transfer vessel and optionally, a motive gas.

Abstract: A process to control the amount of N-contaminant is synthesis gas which is fed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor and which utilizes Fischer-Tropsch produced water is provided. A process which utilizes a countercurrent flow of Fischer-Tropsch produced water produced in a downstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor to wash syngas being fed to an upstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor is provided.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch-based hydrocarbon conversion process involves compressing air in a compressor section of a gas turbine, delivering a portion of the compressed air to a combustor of the gas turbine, delivering a portion of the compressed air to a Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon conversion unit, extracting thermal energy from the combustor and delivering it to the Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon conversion unit, converting light hydrocarbons into heavier hydrocarbons in the Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon conversion unit, and delivering combustion gases from the combustor to an expansion section of the gas turbine. A heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) may also be used to harness waste heat from the expansion section. A conversion system for converting light hydrocarbons into heavier hydrocarbons includes a turbine from which heat energy is removed and used to assist in converting hydrocarbons and whereby greater throughput of the turbine is possible.

Abstract: A process for regenerating a slurry Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, which needs regeneration, involves de-waxing and drying the catalyst sufficiently to produce a free-flowing catalyst powder that is fluidizable; fluidizing the catalyst powder; treating the catalyst powder with an oxygen treatment; reducing the catalyst powder with a reducing gas to form a reduced catalyst powder; and mixing the reduced catalyst powder with hydrocarbons to form a regenerated, slurry catalyst. The oxidation and reduction steps may be repeated. An oxygen treatment includes using a fixed O2 level with ramped temperatures, fixed temperatures with increased O2 levels, or a combination.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making high value olefins and alcohols from synthesis gas as well as a process for an improved yield of alpha-olefins from synthesis gas. The process for hydroformulation of olefins is also provided.

Abstract: A process to control the amount of N-contaminant is synthesis gas which is fed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor and which utilizes Fischer-Tropsch produced water is provided. A process which utilizes a countercurrent flow of Fischer-Tropsch produced water produced in a downstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor to wash syngas being fed to an upstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor is provided.

Abstract: A transportable GTL processing facility constructed on an inland barge is provided. Also provided is a process for producing liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas utilizing a transportable GTL processing facility. The facility and process may be used to access and convert stranded natural gas in an economical fashion into liquid hydrocarbons. Further provided is a transportable GTL processing facility and process for producing liquid hydrocarbons wherein the liquid hydrocarbons are upgraded into transportation fuels and other locally usable materials.

Abstract: An integrated Fischer-Tropsch process having improved alcohol processing capability is provided. The integrated Fischer-Tropsch process includes, optionally, synthesis gas production, Fischer-Tropsch reaction, Fischer-Tropsch reaction product recovery and, optionally, separation, catalytic dehydration of primary and internal alcohols, and, optionally, hydro-processing.

Abstract: A transportation fuel or blending stock for a transportation fuel which contains substantially no FT oxygenates and no sulfur is provided. An economical method of producing a transportation fuel or blending stock which eliminates oxygenates and which does not cause any significant yield loss is also provided.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch process in the presence of nitrogen is provided wherein the Fischer-Tropsch catalyst retains at least 50% of its original activity and about the original C5+ selectivity. A process for pre-conditioning a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst such that no more than 50% of the original catalyst activity is lost while the resultant catalyst retains about its original C5+ selectivity.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making high value olefins and alcohols from synthesis gas as well as a process for an improved yield of alpha-olefins from synthesis gas. The process for hydroformulation of olefins is also provided.

Abstract: A process for the production of a synthesis gas from a light hydrocarbon feed, steam and an oxygen-containing stream is provided in which the feed components are mixed to form a feed mixture. The process provides an inert disengaging zone separating the mixing zone from an active catalyst zone.

Abstract: A process for converting a light hydrocarbon stream into a synthesis gas in a two stage reactor vessel having two active catalyst zones is provided.

Abstract: A method of economically and efficiently converting natural gas into one or more liquid hydrocarbon products is provided in which the method includes the steps of: (a) building a plant comprising one or more modules for the conversion of natural gas into synthesis gas and the conversion of synthesis gas into heavier hydrocarbons and at least one product module on a transportable platform at a location that facilitates heavy construction; (b) transporting the plant to a location containing sufficient natural gas reserves for operation; (c) installing the plant near the natural gas reserve; and (d) producing intermediate or finished liquid hydrocarbon products.