Patent ID: 9381486
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: B01J,C10G

Claim Text:
1. A reactor for converting synthesis gas in a Fischer-Tropsch process using a supported catalyst to produce heavy paraffins, wherein the catalyst is supported on a distinct porous structure through which the synthesis flow is forced and the catalyst layer has a thickness of more than 200 microns, wherein the catalyst support forms a distinct single internal surface with a geometric surface area greater than a cylinder within which it can be inscribed; wherein the catalyst support forms a planar cavity and a. wherein the planar cavity has at least one nozzle inlet; b. wherein the planar cavity contains catalyst substantially covering at least one of the outer or inner surface forming the cavity; and c. wherein a heat transfer surface adjacent to the planar cavity is formed into a pressure vessel from the edge welding of plates, by brazing or by compression within a frame or diffusion bonding of a channelled structure.