Patent ID: 9074148
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: B01J,C01B,C10G,C10J,C10K,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A system for activation of hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst, the system comprising: at least one hydrogen extraction unit adapted to remove at least one hydrogen-rich gas and at least one hydrogen-lean gas from a synthesis feedgas to yield a refined synthesis gas, wherein the at least one hydrogen extraction unit comprises an inlet for the synthesis feedgas from a synthesis feedgas line, at least one outlet for the at least one hydrogen-rich gas, at least one outlet for the at least one hydrogen-lean gas, and an outlet for the refined synthesis gas; and an activation reactor operable to activate hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst, wherein the activation reactor comprises an inlet fluidly connected with the at least one hydrogen extraction unit via the at least one outlet for the at least one hydrogen-lean gas, whereby at least a portion of the at least one hydrogen-lean gas is introduced into the activation reactor.