Abstract:
Methods for preparing and an improved slurry catalyst feed system for heavy oil upgraded are provided. The catalyst feed system comprises a fresh slurry catalyst and a deoiled spent catalyst in an amount of at least 10% the catalyst feed system. The deoiled spent catalyst is a slurry catalyst that has been used in a hydroprocessing operation with more than 10% but less than 80% of original catalytic activity, and containing less than 10 wt. % soluble hydrocarbons as unconverted heavy oil feed. In one embodiment, the deoiled spent catalyst is first treated with a solution containing at least one of plain water, a mineral acid, an oxidizing agent, and combinations thereof to reduce the concentration of at least one metal contaminant in the deoiled spent catalyst by at least 40%.
Abstract:
A flexible once-through process for hydroprocessing heavy oil feedstock is disclosed. The process employs a plurality of contacting zones and at least a separation zone to convert at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock to lower boiling hydrocarbons, forming upgraded products. The contacting zones operate under hydrocracking conditions, employing a slurry catalyst which comprises an active metal catalyst having an average particle size of at least 1 micron in a hydrocarbon oil diluent, at a concentration of greater than 500 wppm of active metal catalyst to heavy oil feedstock. The plurality of contacting zones and separation zones are configured in a permutable fashion allowing the once-through process to be flexible operating in various modes: a sequential mode; a parallel mode; a combination of parallel and sequential mode; all online; some online and some on stand-by; some online and some off-line; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being sent to at least a separation zone in series with the contacting zone; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being combined with an effluent stream from at least another contacting zone and sent to the separation zone; and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the effluent from a contacting zone is sent to the next contacting zone in series for further upgrade, with the next contacting zone having a pressure drop of at most 100 psi, with the pressure drop is not due to a pressure reducing device as in the prior art. In one embodiment, at least an additive material selected from inhibitor additives, anti-foam agents, stabilizers, metal scavengers, metal contaminant removers, metal passivators, and sacrificial materials, in an amount of less than 1 wt. % of the heavy oil feedstock, is added to at least one of the contacting zones.
Abstract:
A flexible once-through process for hydroprocessing heavy oil feedstock is disclosed. The process employs a plurality of contacting zones and at least a separation zone to convert at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock to lower boiling hydrocarbons, forming upgraded products. The contacting zones operate under hydrocracking conditions, employing a slurry catalyst which comprises an active metal catalyst having an average particle size of at least 1 micron in a hydrocarbon oil diluent, at a concentration of greater than 500 wppm of active metal catalyst to heavy oil feedstock. The plurality of contacting zones and separation zones are configured in a permutable fashion allowing the once-through process to be flexible operating in various modes: a sequential mode; a parallel mode; a combination of parallel and sequential mode; all online; some online and some on stand-by; some online and some off-line; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being sent to at least a separation zone in series with the contacting zone; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being combined with an effluent stream from at least another contacting zone and sent to the separation zone; and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the effluent from a contacting zone is sent to the next contacting zone in series for further upgrade, with the next contacting zone having a pressure drop of at most 100 psi, with the pressure drop is not due to a pressure reducing device as in the prior art. In one embodiment, at least an additive material selected from inhibitor additives, anti-foam agents, stabilizers, metal scavengers, metal contaminant removers, metal passivators, and sacrificial materials, in an amount of less than 1 wt. % of the heavy oil feedstock, is added to at least one of the contacting zones.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing and an improved slurry catalyst feed system for heavy oil upgraded are provided. The catalyst feed system comprises a fresh slurry catalyst and a deoiled spent catalyst in an amount of at least 10% the catalyst feed system. The deoiled spent catalyst is a slurry catalyst that has been used in a hydroprocessing operation with more than 10% but less than 80% of original catalytic activity, and containing less than 10 wt. % soluble hydrocarbons as unconverted heavy oil feed. In one embodiment, the deoiled spent catalyst is first treated with a solution containing at least one of plain water, a mineral acid, an oxidizing agent, and combinations thereof to reduce the concentration of at least one metal contaminant in the deoiled spent catalyst by at least 40%.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a slurry catalyst for the heavy oil upgrade is provided. The slurry catalyst has a BET total surface area of at least 100 m2?/g, a total pore volume of at least 0.5 cc/g and a polymodal pore distribution with at least 80% of pore sizes from 5 to 2,000 Angstroms. In one embodiment, a polar aprotic solvent is mixed with the metal precursor feed to form an oil-dispersible precursor. In another embodiment, the precursor feedstock is selected from any of a pressure leach solution from metal recovery, a rework material, a double metal salt precursor, a single metal precursor. In one embodiment, high shear mixing is employed to generate an emulsion. In another embodiment, sulfiding is carried out at least twice for enhanced sulfiding. In another embodiment, at least a metal precursor feedstock is split into portions for addition in various stages of the process.
Abstract:
A flexible once-through process for hydroprocessing heavy oil feedstock is disclosed. The process employs a plurality of contacting zones and at least a separation zone to convert at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock to lower boiling hydrocarbons, forming upgraded products. The contacting zones operate under hydrocracking conditions, employing a slurry catalyst which comprises an active metal catalyst having an average particle size of at least 1 micron in a hydrocarbon oil diluent, at a concentration of greater than 500 wppm of active metal catalyst to heavy oil feedstock. The plurality of contacting zones and separation zones are configured in a permutable fashion allowing the once-through process to be flexible operating in various modes: a sequential mode; a parallel mode; a combination of parallel and sequential mode; all online; some online and some on stand-by; some online and some off-line; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being sent to at least a separation zone in series with the contacting zone; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being combined with an effluent stream from at least another contacting zone and sent to the separation zone; and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the effluent from a contacting zone is sent to the next contacting zone in series for further upgrade, with the next contacting zone having a pressure drop of at most 100 psi, with the pressure drop is not due to a pressure reducing device as in the prior art. In one embodiment, at least an additive material selected from inhibitor additives, anti-foam agents, stabilizers, metal scavengers, metal contaminant removers, metal passivators, and sacrificial materials, in an amount of less than 1 wt. % of the heavy oil feedstock, is added to at least one of the contacting zones.
Abstract:
A process for producing hydrofluorocarbon compounds represented by the following formula: CF 3 CHFCH m+ 1 F n wherein m is 0, 1, or 2; n is 0, 1, or 2; and m + n = 2. The process has the step of contacting, i.e., reacting, hydrogen with a precursor compound represented by the following formula: CF 3 CF=CH m F n wherein m is 0, 1, or 2; n is 0, 1, or 2; and m + n = 2. The contact is carried out in the presence of a solid catalyst and in the presence or absence of an inert gas. The catalyst is selected from the group consisting of: Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Cr, Ru, Rh, Ag, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Sn, and any combinations thereof. For the hydrogenation of 1234yf to 254eb, Pd can also be used as catalyst in addition to the other above-referenced metals. These metals are preferably supported on a carrier such as activated carbon.
Abstract translation:由下式表示的氢氟烃化合物的制造方法:CF 3 CHFCH m + 1 F n其中m为0,1或2; n为0,1或2; 并且m + n = 2。该方法具有使氢与由下式表示的前体化合物接触,即使其反应的步骤:CF 3 CF = CH m F n,其中m为0,1或2; n为0,1或2; 并且m + n = 2。该接触在固体催化剂存在下和在惰性气体存在或不存在下进行。 催化剂选自:Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Cr,Ru,Rh,Ag,Re,Os,Ir,Pt,Au,Sn及其任何组合。 对于1234yf至254eb的氢化,除了其它上述金属之外,Pd也可用作催化剂。 这些金属优选负载在载体如活性炭上。
Abstract:
A process for preparing a slurry catalyst for the heavy oil upgrade is provided. The slurry catalyst has a BET total surface area of at least 100 m2/g, a total pore volume of at least 0.5 cc/g and a polymodal pore distribution with at least 80% of pore sizes from 5 to 2,000 Angstroms. In one embodiment, a polar aprotic solvent is mixed with the metal precursor feed to form an oil-dispersible precursor. In another embodiment, the precursor feedstock is selected from any of a pressure leach solution from metal recovery, a rework material, a double metal salt precursor, a single metal precursor. In one embodiment, high shear mixing is employed to generate an emulsion. In another embodiment, sulfiding is carried out at least twice for enhanced sulfiding. In another embodiment, at least a metal precursor feedstock is split into portions for addition in various stages of the process.
Abstract:
A flexible once-through process for hydroprocessing heavy oil feedstock is disclosed. The process employs a plurality of contacting zones and at least a separation zone to convert at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock to lower boiling hydrocarbons, forming upgraded products. The contacting zones operate under hydrocracking conditions, employing a slurry catalyst which comprises an active metal catalyst having an average particle size of at least 1 micron in a hydrocarbon oil diluent, at a concentration of greater than 500 wppm of active metal catalyst to heavy oil feedstock. The plurality of contacting zones and separation zones are configured in a permutable fashion allowing the once-through process to be flexible operating in various modes: a sequential mode; a parallel mode; a combination of parallel and sequential mode; all online; some online and some on stand-by; some online and some off-line; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being sent to at least a separation zone in series with the contacting zone; a parallel mode with the effluent stream from the contacting zone being combined with an effluent stream from at least another contacting zone and sent to the separation zone; and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the effluent from a contacting zone is sent to the next contacting zone in series for further upgrade, with the next contacting zone having a pressure drop of at most 100 psi, with the pressure drop is not due to a pressure reducing device as in the prior art. In one embodiment, at least an additive material selected from inhibitor additives, anti-foam agents, stabilizers, metal scavengers, metal contaminant removers, metal passivators, and sacrificial materials, in an amount of less than 1 wt. % of the heavy oil feedstock, is added to at least one of the contacting zones.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for hydroprocessing a heavy oil feedstock with reduced heavy oil deposits, the system employs a plurality of contacting zones and separation zones zone under hydrocracking conditions to convert at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock to lower boiling hydrocarbons, forming upgraded products, wherein water and / or steam being optionally injected into first contacting zone in an amount of 1 to 25 weight % on the weight of the heavy oil feedstock. In one embodiment, the first contacting zone is operated at a temperature of at least 10°F. lower than a next contacting zone. The contacting zones operate under hydrocracking conditions, employing a slurry catalyst for upgrading the heavy oil feedstock, forming upgraded products of lower boiling hydrocarbons. In the separation zones, upgraded products are removed overhead and optionally, further treated in an in-line hydrotreater. At least a portion of the non-volatile fractions recovered from at least one of the separation zones is recycled back to the first contacting zone in the system, in an amount ranging between 3 to 50 wt. % of the heavy oil feedstock. In one embodiment, at least some of the heavy oil feedstock is supplied to at least a contacting zone other than the first contacting zone and / or at least some of the fresh slurry catalyst is supplied to at least a contacting zone other than the first contacting zone. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the non-volatile fractions recovered from at least one of the separation zones is sent to the interstage solvent deasphalting unit, for separating unconverted heavy oil feedstock into deasphalted oil and asphaltenes. The deasphalted oil stream is sent to one of the contacting zones for further upgrade.