Abstract:
A modified UZM-14 zeolite is described. The modified UZM-14 zeolite has a Modification Factor of 6 or more. The modified UZM-14 zeolite may have one or more of: a Si/Al2 ratio of 14 to 30; a total pore volume in a range of 0.5 to 1.0 cc/g; at least 5% of a total pore volume being mesopores having a diameter of 10 nm of less; a cumulative pore volume of micropores and mesopores having a diameter of 100 Å or less of 0.25 cc/g or more; or a Collidine IR Bronsted acid site distribution greater than or equal to an area of 3/mg for a peak in a range of 1575 to 1700 cm−1 after desorption at 150° C. Processes of making the modified UZM-14 zeolite and transalkylation processes using the modified UZM-14 zeolite are also described.
Abstract:
The present subject matter relates generally to methods and an apparatus for catalyst sampling for measuring and testing. More specifically, the present subject matter relates to methods for sampling a catalyst where solid material samplers are used in between reactors or regeneration zones to gain knowledge of the state of the catalyst at different points in the hydrocarbon conversion process.
Abstract:
A process for catalytic production of olefins comprises contacting a first hydrocarbon stream and a first stream of fluid catalyst in a first riser to produce a first cracked product stream and a spent catalyst stream. The first cracked product stream is separated in a main column. An overhead stream from the main column is separated into a second hydrocarbon stream. The second hydrocarbon stream is contacted with a second stream of fluid catalyst in a second riser to produce a second cracked product stream and a first stream of cool catalyst. A third hydrocarbon stream is obtained from the overhead stream and/or from the second cracked product stream. The third hydrocarbon stream is contacted with a third stream of fluid catalyst in a third riser to produce a third cracked product stream and a second stream of cool catalyst.
Abstract:
The present subject matter relates generally to methods for hydrocarbon conversion. More specifically, the present subject matter relates to methods for integrating reforming and dehydrocyclodimerization, which are both catalytic processes. While dehydrocyclodimerization takes two or more molecules of a light aliphatic hydrocarbon, such as propane or propylene, to form a product aromatic hydrocarbon and hydrogen, platforming takes C6 and higher carbon number reactants, primarily paraffins and naphthenes, to convert to aromatics and hydrogen. This integration enables an opportunity to recombine the light aliphatic hydrocarbon from the platforming process into a more desirable aromatics species.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for an improved catalyst reduction process. The reduction zone is divided into two zones. The first reduction zone is a drying zone where a substantial portion of the chemisorbed water is removed at lower severity conditions. After the catalyst is partially dried, the partially dried catalyst moves to the second reduction zone to be reduced and further dried at higher severity conditions. The flow rate and the reduction zone are designed to ensure there is minimal water left on the catalyst by the time it leaves the reduction zone. This design eliminates high levels of H2O at high severity conditions in both the reduction zone and the reactors.
Abstract:
A method for alkylation of a feedstock is described. The method includes contacting the feedstock comprising at least one alkylatable aromatic compound and an alkylating agent with a first alkylating catalyst composition under alkylating conditions, the first alkylating catalyst composition comprising UZM-8 zeolite and a binder, the first alkylating catalyst composition having less than 50 wt % UZM-8 zeolite; wherein a total alkylated selectivity at a temperature and a molar ratio of alkylatable aromatic compound to alkylating agent is greater than 99.0%.
Abstract:
A catalyst suitable for the conversion of aromatic hydrocarbons is described. The catalyst comprises UZM-54 zeolite; a mordenite zeolite; a binder comprising alumina, silica, or combinations, thereof; and a metal selected from one or more of: Groups VIB(6) VIIB(7), VIII(8-10) and IVA(14) of the Periodic Table. A process for transalkylation using the catalyst is also described.
Abstract:
A modified UZM-14 zeolite is described. The modified UZM-14 zeolite has a Modification Factor of 6 or more. The modified UZM-14 zeolite may have one or more of: a Si/Al2 ratio of 14 to 30; a total pore volume in a range of 0.5 to 1.0 cc/g; at least 5% of a total pore volume being mesopores having a diameter of 10 nm of less; a cumulative pore volume of micropores and mesopores having a diameter of 100 Å or less of 0.25 cc/g or more; or a Collidine IR Bronsted acid site distribution greater than or equal to an area of 3/mg for a peak in a range of 1575 to 1700 cm−1 after desorption at 150° C. Processes of making the modified UZM-14 zeolite and transalkylation processes using the modified UZM-14 zeolite are also described.
Abstract:
The present subject matter relates generally to methods for selectively saturating the unsaturated C2-C4. More specifically, the present subject matter relates to methods for saturating butadiene and butenes from a hydrocarbon stream before it is combined with a fresh feed and enters a reaction zone. Removing the unsaturates from the hydrocarbon stream before the hydrocarbon stream enters the reaction zone prevents the reactor internals from coking.
Abstract:
The present subject matter relates generally to methods for hydrocarbon conversion. More specifically, the present subject matter relates to methods for integrating reforming and dehydrocyclodimerization, which are both catalytic processes. While dehydrocyclodimerization takes two or more molecules of a light aliphatic hydrocarbon, such as propane or propylene, to form a product aromatic hydrocarbon and hydrogen, platforming takes C6 and higher carbon number reactants, primarily paraffins and naphthenes, to convert to aromatics and hydrogen. This integration enables an opportunity to recombine the light aliphatic hydrocarbon from the platforming process into a more desirable aromatics species.