Integration of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

摘要

In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing hydrocarbonaceous carbons. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during the synthesis process.

主权项

1. A system for synthesizing hydrocarbonaceous compounds, the system comprising:
a molten carbonate fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode, the anode comprising an anode inlet for receiving a fuel stream comprising a reformable fuel and comprising an anode outlet from which an anode exhaust is provided, the cathode comprising a cathode inlet for receiving a stream comprising CO2 and O2 and comprising a cathode outlet from which a cathode exhaust is provided, wherein the anode exhaust comprises H2, CO, H2O, and CO2, and wherein a ratio of H2 to CO in the anode exhaust is at least about 2.5:1.