CATALYTIC REACTOR AND PROCESS Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC C10G2/00 C07C1/04 B01J19/24 B01J23/89 

FIELD: chemical engineering.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to chemical process and catalytic reactors suitable for carrying out the process. In particular, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is described involving compact block of catalytic reactor (10) forming passages wherein gas-permeable catalyst structure (16) is present, said passages extending between manifolds (18). Synthesis is performed in at least two steps since reactor block provides at least two consecutive passages (14, 14a) for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process interconnected through manifold wherein gas flow velocity in the first passages is high enough to limit conversion of carbon monoxide to 65%. Gases are cooled in manifold between two steps so as to condense water steam and then passes through the second passage at flow velocity high enough to limit conversion of the rest of carbon monoxide to 65%.

EFFECT: reduced partial pressure of water steam and suppressed oxidation of catalyst.

17 cl, 3 dwg