Abstract: A method of producing normally solid, normally liquid and optionally normally gaseous hydrocarbons involves contacting a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst under elevated temperature and pressure, to convert at least part of the hydrogen and carbon monoxide into hydrocarbons. An effluent is withdrawn from the reactor and subjected to a separation step to form at least a heavy fraction and a light fraction. The heavy fraction comprises normally solid hydrocarbons, while the light fraction comprises unconverted syngas and normally liquid and optionally normally gaseous hydrocarbons. The light fraction is sent to a light ends stripper operating at a temperature of maximally 200° C. to obtain a hydrocarbons fraction comprising normally liquid hydrocarbons. The heavy fraction is subjected to flash evaporation or steam stripping to obtain a hydrocarbon stream of normally solid hydrocarbons (comprising mainly C10+ hydrocarbons).

Abstract: A method of producing normally solid, normally liquid and optionally normally gaseous hydrocarbons involves contacting a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst under elevated temperature and pressure, to convert at least part of the hydrogen and carbon monoxide into hydrocarbons. An effluent is withdrawn from the reactor and subjected to a separation step to form at least a heavy fraction and a light fraction. The heavy fraction comprises normally solid hydrocarbons, while the light fraction comprises unconverted syngas and normally liquid and optionally normally gaseous hydrocarbons. The light fraction is sent to a light ends stripper operating at a temperature of maximally 200° C. to obtain a hydrocarbons fraction comprising normally liquid hydrocarbons. The heavy fraction is subjected to flash evaporation or steam stripping to obtain a hydrocarbon stream of normally solid hydrocarbons (comprising mainly C10+ hydrocarbons).

Abstract: The T-Pad is a computer that allows a user to physically record and view different types of information simultaneously without conflicts between information by way of two screens and with the aid of a stylus. The T-Pad's second screen/display replaces a physical keyboard however the T-Pad accommodates for a keyboard and other input and output devices. The T-Pad is only limited to ones' imagination for usage and should acknowledge by sight that the T-Pad is a creative format of computer hardware.

Abstract: Improved fire fighting apparatus is provided by equipping a tubular fire fighting hose with a pair of sets of attachment devices located on the hose proximate the nozzle and in longitudinally spaced separation from each other. These attachment devices are preferably padeyes that project radially outwardly from the fire hose. There are four padeyes in each set. The first set is spaced about twelve inches rearwardly from the nozzle, while the second set is spaced about twenty four inches behind the nozzle. A shoulder strap has releasable swivel mounted snap fastener connectors on the ends thereof. The snap fasteners at the strap ends are attached to the upwardly projecting loop of a padeye in each of the sets, so that the shoulder strap can be slung over a fire fighter's shoulder. The harness apparatus preferably includes a waist belt also having swivel mounted releasable snap fasteners at the hips thereof.