From Gasification to Synthetic Fuels via Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

Abstract

This article presents aspects regarding the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis method. Several reactor types are taken into account and operation modes are presented with their advantages. Production of syngas from methane or coal and conversion of the syngas to a range of fuels and chemicals could become increasingly of interest as the reserves of crude oil are depleted and the price of crude oil rises, as seen in Figure 1 [7]. Experiments undertaken in Güssing, Austria, proved that biomass represented by woodchips can be a valuable feedstock for FT biodiesel production.