Genetic algorithm strategy (GA) for optimization of a novel dual-stage slurry bubble column membrane configuration for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in gas to liquid (GTL) technology

Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering

Volumn 3, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 555-570

  Bayat, M ^a   Rahimpour, M R ^a   Moghtaderi, B ^b  

^a SHIRAZ UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Double membrane reactor; Dual stage reactor; Fischer Tropsch synthesis; Genetic algorithm; Hydrogen permselective membrane; Water permeable membrane

Indexed keywords

BIOREACTORS; BUBBLE COLUMNS; FLUIDIZED BEDS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; PERMSELECTIVE MEMBRANES; SUSPENSIONS (FLUIDS);

AXIAL DISPERSION MODEL; DUAL STAGE; GAS-TO-LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES; HYDROGEN-PERMSELECTIVE MEMBRANES; LIQUID-SOLID SUSPENSIONS; MEMBRANE REACTOR; PERMEABLE MEMBRANES; SLURRY BUBBLE COLUMN REACTORS;

FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS;

EID: 80051789327     PISSN: 18755100     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jngse.2011.06.004     Document Type: Article

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