PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HYDROCARBONS

摘要

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of hydrocarbons by a catalytic reaction of a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, comprising the steps of: (i) providing a gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen; (ii) washing the mixture with an aqueous solution for the removal of impurities from the mixture; (iii) removing the washing solution containing the impurities from the mixture; (iv) contacting the washed mixture with a catalyst whereby hydrocarbons and reaction water are formed; (v) separating the reaction water from the hydrocarbons; and (vi) using reaction water as aqueous solution in washing step (ii) and to hydrocarbons obtained therewith.