Thermodynamic Equilibrium Analysis of Product Distribution in the Fischer-Tropsch Process Under Different Operating Conditions.Thermodynamic equilibrium analysis is necessary to provide a fundamental understanding of the distribution of the products formed in the Fischer-Tropsch process.  The thermodynamic equilibrium distribution of the products formed at constant temperature and pressure was studied based on the minimization of the total Gibbs free energy of the system.  The results indicated that the products formed in a state of thermodynamic equilibrium follow Anderson-Schulz-Flory's general polymerization distribution at carbon numbers greater than about three.  Both olefins and paraffins are primary products and there are essentially no alcohol and water at high degrees of conversion when the conditions for thermodynamic equilibrium are satisfied. 
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