| abstract |
A reactor tube apparatus for a gas and liquid reactor, particularly for use in a Fischer-Tropsch process is disclosed. The apparatus comprises modified reactor tubes for use with a gas cap. Preferred embodiments of the reactor tubes have a slit or aperture which allows a limited amount of liquid to enter the reactor tube before the liquid level reaches the rim of the reactor tube. Thus liquid enters the reactor tubes more gradually which reduces surges of liquid and provides a more consistent dissipation of heat within the reactor tubes. |