Richard J Mercer

Title: Richard J Mercer and Fischer–Tropsch Catalyst Innovation.

Introduction

Richard J Mercer is an inventor associated with Billingham, Great Britain, and BP p.l.c. His patent work concerns Fischer–Tropsch synthesis catalysts and their activation.

Latest Patents

Mercer is associated with 1 patent: “Process for Producing a Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis Catalyst and Fischer–Tropsch Start-up Process.” The invention describes producing a catalyst in which 15 to 40 mol.% of its cobalt is present as cobalt oxide. It also describes activating a reduced-and-passivated cobalt-containing catalyst by contacting it with a syngas stream.

Career Highlights

Mercer’s documented patent contribution focuses on catalyst preparation and start-up procedures for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. The patent identifies BP p.l.c. as his company.

Collaborations

The supplied information names Alexander James Paterson and John West as Mercer’s coworkers. Their connection to the patent is not specified.

Conclusion

Richard J Mercer’s recorded invention addresses the preparation and syngas activation of cobalt-containing Fischer–Tropsch catalysts.