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A method of conducting a continuous multi-phase catalytic reaction such as the conversion of syngas to higher hydrocarbon fuels. Gaseous reactants are introduced via a gas permeable plate into a slurry which includes the product and a finely divided catalyst. The liquid product is separated from the

A method of conducting a continuous multi-phase catalytic reaction such as the conversion of syngas to higher hydrocarbon fuels. Gaseous reactants are introduced via a gas permeable plate into a slurry which includes the product and a finely divided catalyst. The liquid product is separated from the remainder of the slurry by means of a filter unit including a filter member. A pressure differential is established across the filter member by means of a constant level device within the filter unit which maintains a level of filtrate within the filter unit below the level of the slurry. The slurry is maintained in a constant state of agitation by the introduction of the gaseous components as a steam of bubbles. Fluctuations in the pressure differential across the filter member prevent the filter member from clogging, and the gas space is above the filtrate and the slurry are in communication.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A method for conducting a continuous multi-phase catalytic reaction wherein reactants consisting essentially of gases, liquids or combinations thereof react to produce at least one liquid product, said method comprising the following steps:a) in a reactor vessel defining a filtrate

[ We claim:] [1.] A method for conducting a continuous multi-phase catalytic reaction wherein reactants consisting essentially of gases, liquids or combinations thereof react to produce at least one liquid product, said method comprising the following steps:a) in a reactor vessel defining a filtrate zone and a slurry zone separated from each other by a filter member, introducing into said slurry zone a slurry comprised of said liquid product and a catalyst in particulate form effective for catalyzing said multi-phase reaction:b) introducing said reactants into said slurry;c) establishing a mean pressure differential across said filter member whereby said liquid product flows from said slurry zone through said filter member to said filtrate zone while said catalyst is retained in said slurry; andd) continuously agitating said slurry by introducing a stream of gaseous bubbles into said slurry, thereby causing fluctuations in said mean pressure differential at a level which is below a magnitude at which said catalyst would clog said filter member.