Table 4.
Comparison between pilot plant data and both versions of the reactor model
| SNZ experimental data | Simulator V1.0 | Simulator V2.0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per pass conversion | % | 44.8 | 44.5 | 45.1 |
| Cooling system temperature | °C | 212.6 | 211.9 | 212.1 |
| Degasing drum temperature | °C | 223.3 | 223.2 | 222.9 |
| Alpha paraffin | - | α p | / | α p |
| Alpha olefin | - | α o | / | 1.24 α o |
| Alpha alcohol | - | α a | / | / |
| CH4 selectivity | mol% | 47.6 | / | 46.7 |
| Olefin selectivity | wt% | 19 | / | 18 |
| Alcohol selectivity | wt% | 5 | / | / |