Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to processes and systems for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a feed stream that comprises both isopentane and n-pentane, and optionally, some C6+ hydrocarbons. Isopentane and smaller hydrocarbons are separated to form a first fraction while n-pentane and larger components of the feed stock form a second fraction. Each fraction is then catalytically-activated in a separate reaction zone with a separate catalyst, where the conditions maintained in each zone maximize the conversion of each fraction to olefins and aromatics, while minimizing the production of C1-C4 light paraffins. In certain embodiments, the first fraction is activated at a lower temperature than the second fraction. The process provides increased yields of upgraded hydrocarbon products that possess the characteristics of a liquid transportation fuel or a blend component thereof.
Abstract:
A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated.
Abstract:
A process for reforming a hydrocarbon stream is presented. The process involves splitting a naphtha feedstream to at least two feedstreams and passing each feedstream to separation reformers. The reformers are operated under different conditions to utilize the differences in the reaction properties of the different hydrocarbon components. The process utilizes a common catalyst, and common downstream processes for recovering the desired aromatic compounds generated.
Abstract:
A process is described for the upgrading of hydrocarbon mixtures which boil within the naphtha range containing sulfur impurities, i.e. a hydrodesulfuration process with contemporaneous skeleton isomerization and reduced hydrogenation degree of the olefins contained in said hydrocarbon mixtures, the whole process being carried out in a single step. The process is carried out in the presence of a catalytic system comprising a metal of group VIB, a metal of group VIII and a carrier of acid nature consisting of a mesoporous silico-alumina.
Abstract:
This process relates to reforming a full-boiling range hydrocarbon feed in two parallel stages while maximizing the catalyst life of the heavy cut reformer and/or reducing the complexity of the plant by preferentially sending the higher purity Aromax.RTM. hydrogen to the heavy cut reformer.
Abstract:
A process for upgrading of Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis product which comprises separating said product with at least one of a light boiling fraction and/or heavy boiling fractions and contacting said fraction(s) with certain crystalline silicates to obtain an aromatic gasoline and/or a fuel oil having a lowered pour point.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for reforming two hydrocarbon feedstocks by contacting one feedstock and hydrogen with a reforming catalyst in a first reforming zone at reforming conditions including a relatively high reforming pressure; separating a hydrogen-rich gas and first hydrocarbon product from the effluent from the first zone at a pressure below the first reforming pressure; recycling a first portion of the hydrogen-rich gas to provide hydrogen for the first reforming zone; contacting the other feedstock and a second portion of the hydrogen-rich gas with a second reforming catalyst in a second reforming zone at reforming conditions including a pressure lower than the first reforming pressure, with all of the hydrogen gas introduced into the second reforming zone being obtained solely from the first reforming zone effluent; and recovering a second hydrocarbon product from the effluent from the second reforming zone. The process eliminates a hydrogen recycle compressor for the second reforming zone and operates without compressing hydrogen passed from the first reforming zone to the second reforming zone.