Fischer-tropsch process and system
Patent Information
- Application Number
- ZA202606862
- Authority / Receiving Office
- ZA · ZA
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-02-01
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing Fischer-Tropsch processes face challenges in achieving reliability, flexibility of operation, and efficiency, particularly in the recycling and purification of waste streams, which can lead to contamination and reduced performance of electrolysis systems.
A combined system where both a reformer and a co-electrolyser provide syngas streams to a Fischer-Tropsch process, with waste streams from the Fischer-Tropsch system being recycled through the reformer to produce more syngas, and the oxygen stream from the electrolyser used to generate heat in the reformer, while ensuring controlled input streams to optimize electrolyser performance and lifetime.
This configuration enhances the overall efficiency of the system by effectively recycling waste streams without contamination, optimizing electrolyser performance, and providing flexibility and reliability, with potential power savings of up to 25% compared to prior art configurations.