Reverse water gas shift (RGWS) and Fischer Tropsch (FT) pilot plant

Description

This modular two-stage pilot plant is designed for the integrated study and demonstration of Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) and Fischer–Tropsch (FT) processes within a single, compact unit. It allows researchers and technology developers to convert CO₂-rich or syngas feeds into synthetic hydrocarbons under fully controlled conditions, covering feed preparation, reaction, separation, and product recovery. The plant is engineered to support catalyst screening, process optimization, and performance evaluation, while maintaining operating flexibility and high data quality across a wide range of experimental scenarios. The unit is fully skid-mounted and can be delivered as a containerized system, enabling rapid installation and straightforward integration into existing R&D or pilot facilities. Each section—RWGS and FT—is equipped with dedicated reaction, heat management, separation, and analytical modules, allowing independent or sequential operation. The design philosophy emphasizes robustness, safety, and adaptability, making the plant suitable for both academic research and pre-industrial technology validation.

Features

Two-stage configuration combining RWGS and FT in a single integrated pilot plant
Modular, skid-mounted design with containerized option for easy installation and relocation
Advanced separation and product recovery systems for gas, liquids, and waxes
Fully automated control and data acquisition system for safe, unattended operation


Benefits

* Industrial-scale relevance: Generates SAF data under real refinery conditions to support reliable scale-up.
* Accurate yields & hydrogen balance: High-precision measurement ensures trustworthy conversion, selectivity, and hydrogen consumption data.
* Safe, unattended operation: Automated control and multi-layer safety enable long, continuous test campaigns with minimal supervision.