Gas-to-Liquids

The sections in this article are Introduction to GTL Basic Steps in GTL Synthesis Gas Production and Purification Purification of Natural Gas Sulfur Removal Hydrocarbon Removal Trace Components Removal Present Syngas Generation Technologies Non-catalytic Partial Oxidation (POX) Autothermal Reforming (ATR) Developments Purification of Syngas Fischer–Tropsch Reaction Reactor Types Catalysts Active Metals Carriers Promoters Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics Catalyst Poisons Sulfur Compounds Others Mild Hydrocracking Process Description Catalysts Composition Other Requirements Reaction Mechanism Reactor Products LPG Naphtha Kerosene Base Oils Gas Oil Challenges in GTL, CTL and BTL Keywords: gas-to-liquids; synthesis gas; syngas; natural gas; Fischer–Tropsch; hydrocarbons