Abstract: A catalyst for converting synthesis gas composed of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes cobalt in catalytically active amounts up to about 60 wt % of the catalyst and rhenium in catalytically active amounts of about 0.5 to 50 wt % of the cobalt content of the catalyst supported on alumina. A metal oxide promoter may be added.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 1987
Date of Patent:
January 31, 1989
Assignee:
501 Den Norske Stats Oljeslenskap A.S.
Inventors:
Sigrid Eri, James G. Goodwin, Jr., George Marcelin, Trygve Riis