摘要:
This invention relates to processes for transitioning among polymerization catalyst systems, preferably catalyst systems, which are incompatible with each other. Particularly, the invention relates to processes for transitioning among olefin polymerization reactions utilizing Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems, metallocene catalyst systems and chromium-based catalyst systems.
摘要:
Multistage process for the polymerization of one or more olefins of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHR, in which R is hydrogen or an alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, comprising:(A) a first stage of polymerization, in which a first olefin polymer is prepared in the presence of titanium catalyst or vanadium catalyst;(B) a treatment stage in which the catalyst used previously is deactivated and in which a metallocene compound is supported on the olefin polymer produced in stage (A); and(C) a second stage of polymerization in which one or more olefins are polymerized in the presence of the product obtained from stage (B).
摘要:
A continuous solution polymerization process is disclosed wherein at least two catalyst formulations are employed. A first homogeneous catalyst formulation is employed in a first reactor to produce a first ethylene interpolymer and a first heterogeneous catalyst formulation is employed in a second reactor to produce a second ethylene interpolymer. Optionally a third ethylene interpolymer is formed in a third reactor. The resulting ethylene interpolymer products possess desirable properties in a variety of end use applications, for example in film applications. A means for increasing the molecular weight of the first ethylene interpolymer is disclosed and/or a means for increasing the temperature of the first reactor, relative to a third homogeneous catalyst formulation. A means for reducing the (α-olefin/ethylene) weight ratio in the first reactor is disclosed and/or reducing the density of the first ethylene interpolymer, relative to a third homogeneous catalyst formulation.
摘要:
A method for transitioning a gas phase polymerization reactor between metallocene catalysts is provided. The method comprises first reducing the superficial gas velocity and increasing the height of the fluidized bed within the reactor prior to stopping a feed comprising a first metallocene catalyst. The method further comprises introducing a first polymerization neutralizer to the reactor, wherein the first polymerization reactor does not comprise water, and then introducing a second polymerization neutralizer to the reactor, wherein the second polymerization neutralizer is different from the first polymerization neutralizer. After this, the method comprises purging the reactor with an inert gas and then introducing a feed comprising a second metallocene catalyst to the reactor.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method for optimizing the sequential use of at least two ethylene polymerization catalysts to an ethylene polymerization loop reactor, comprising: transferring to a mixing vessel a first ethylene polymerization catalyst and a first diluent, thereby providing a first catalyst slurry, transferring said first catalyst slurry from said mixing vessel to an ethylene polymerization loop reactor at a concentration suitable for polymerizing ethylene, increasing the ratio of said diluent to said first ethylene polymerization catalyst in said first catalyst slurry, stopping the supply of said first catalyst slurry to said mixing vessel, stopping the supply of said first catalyst slurry to said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, stopping the supply of ethylene to said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, removing said first catalyst slurry from said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, emptying said mixing vessel, optionally rinsing said mixing vessel with fresh diluent, transferring to said mixing vessel a second ethylene polymerization catalyst and a second diluent, thereby providing a second catalyst slurry, decreasing the ratio of said second diluent to said second ethylene polymerization catalyst in said mixing vessel to obtain a concentration of said second ethylene polymerization catalyst in said second diluent suitable for polymerizing ethylene, transferring said second ethylene polymerization catalyst slurry from said mixing vessel to said ethylene polymerization reactor, restoring the supply of ethylene to said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, restarting ethylene polymerization in said ethylene polymerization loop reactor.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method for optimizing the sequential use of at least two ethylene polymerization catalysts to an ethylene polymerization loop reactor, comprising: transferring to a mixing vessel a first ethylene polymerization catalyst and a first diluent, thereby providing a first catalyst slurry, transferring said first catalyst slurry from said mixing vessel to an ethylene polymerization loop reactor at a concentration suitable for polymerizing ethylene, increasing the ratio of said diluent to said first ethylene polymerization catalyst in said first catalyst slurry, stopping the supply of said first catalyst slurry to said mixing vessel, stopping the supply of said first catalyst slurry to said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, stopping the supply of ethylene to said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, removing said first catalyst slurry from said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, emptying said mixing vessel, optionally rinsing said mixing vessel with fresh diluent, transferring to said mixing vessel a second ethylene polymerization catalyst and a second diluent, thereby providing a second catalyst slurry, decreasing the ratio of said second diluent to said second ethylene polymerization catalyst in said mixing vessel to obtain a concentration of said second ethylene polymerization catalyst in said second diluent suitable for polymerizing ethylene, transferring said second ethylene polymerization catalyst slurry from said mixing vessel to said ethylene polymerization reactor, restoring the supply of ethylene to said ethylene polymerization loop reactor, restarting ethylene polymerization in said ethylene polymerization loop reactor.
摘要:
Process for the continuous transition between two ethylene copolymers containing a different comonomer. In particular, the process is for the continuous transition between two ethylene copolymers containing a different comonomer.
摘要:
Polymerization processes in a bulk loop reactor are described herein. In particular, a method of contacting a flow of metallocene with a flow of propylene is provided. This method includes directing the flow of metallocene towards a junction, directing the flow of propylene towards the junction and maintaining a portion of the flow of metallocene separate from a portion of the flow propylene within a portion of the junction downstream of the flow of propylene into the junction. In another embodiment, a method of introducing a quantity of antifouling agent into a catalyst mixing system is provided. In this embodiment a portion of the antifouling agent is introduced at or downstream of a point of contact of a stream of propylene with a stream of catalyst. The antifouling agent may be a member, alone or in combination with other members, selected from Stadis 450 Conductivity Improver, Synperonic antifouling agent, and Pluronic antifouling agent.
摘要:
Catalyst deactivating agents and compositions containing catalyst deactivating agents are disclosed. These catalyst deactivating agents can be used in methods of controlling polymerization reactions, methods of terminating polymerization reactions, methods of operating polymerization reactors, and methods of transitioning between catalyst systems.
摘要:
A method for transitioning from a first to a second catalyst system for the olefin polymerization reaction in one reactor, wherein the first catalyst system is incompatible with the second catalyst system, is described. The method comprises the steps of a) discontinuing a first olefin polymerization reaction performed in the presence of the first catalyst system; and b) performing a second olefin polymerization reaction in the presence of the second catalyst system comprising catalyst components (A) and (B) producing, respectively, a first and a second polyolefin fraction, wherein the Mw of the first polyolefin fraction is less than the Mw of the second polyolefin fraction and the initial activity of catalyst component (A) exceeds the initial activity of catalyst component (B). Thanks to this method, there is no need to empty the reactor after the first olefin polymerization reaction, and the transitioning time needed to attain the desired quality of the polyolefin obtained in the second olefin polymerization reaction is sufficiently short to permit a quick and reliable change of production.