摘要 |
Process for selectively converting CO-rich synthesis gas to hydrocarbons in the diesel fuel carbon number range, preferably in an otherwise conventional slurry phase reaction, by utilization of a catalyst prepared by co-precipitation of cupric and ferric hydroxide, followed by alkaline salt impregnation and activation of the catalyst specie without intervening calcination. Omission of the calcination step, prior to activation, differentiates the catalyst of the present invention from the prior art, wherein all known teachings suggest that such calcination is necessary to enhance catalyst selectivity and activity. |