intensifies, the Fischer-Tropsch process continues to evolve, driven by innovation in catalyst design, reactor engineering, and feedstock flexibility. The development of FT CANS technology by Johnson Matthey and bp represents a significant leap forward in making synthetic fuel production more scalable and economically viable. In Part 2 of this article, we explore how this technology has been rigorously tested, scaled, and validated for commercial deployment, proving its performance under real-world conditions.
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Water separation
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• Simplifies catalyst handling and replacement, eliminating the need for filtration. These advantages make FT synthesis viable at both small and large scales. A single reactor can produce up to 6,000 barrels per day (770 metric tonnes per day). As the global demand for sustainable fuels Figure 5 Schematic of advanced FT synthesis loop employing CANS catalyst carriers
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