Process for activating a Fischer-Tropsch-synthesis catalyst

摘要

Activating a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst includes activating it in the presence of hydrogen and activating it in the presence of carbon monoxide. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a process as above, where the first step is activation with hydrogen and the second step is activation with carbon monoxide; and (b) the reverse of (a). Preferred Features: The hydrogen and the carbon monoxide are each mixed with an inert gas. The process includes a third step which is the same as the first step. Alternatively the catalyst is activated simultaneously with both hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Activation takes place at 10-700 degrees C, 0.05-30 MPa and volumetric flowrates of 20-100000/hour. Activation occurs in a gas phase or a paraffin with greater than or equals carbon atoms.