Abstract
Fischer-Tropsch (FT) runs were performed using a
titania-supported cobalt catalyst at total operating pressures of
1, 10 and 20 bar respectively, to determine the optimal
pressure for C5+ hydrocarbons production. The reaction
temperature and feed flowrates were kept constant as 220oC
and 20 Nml/gCat/min respectively. Lower methane and higher
C5+ hydrocarbons selectivities were measured at higher
pressure. However the highest rate of C5+ hydrocarbons
production was measured at an optimum pressure of 10 bar.