Abstract:
A process increases the concentration of normal paraffins in a feed stream comprising separating a naphtha feed stream into a normal paraffin rich stream and a non-normal paraffin rich stream. The non-normal paraffin rich stream is isomerized over a first isomerization catalyst to convert non-normal paraffins to normal paraffins and produce a first isomerization effluent stream. An iso-C4 stream is separated from the first isomerization effluent stream and isomerized over a second isomerization catalyst to convert iso-C4 hydrocarbons to normal C4 hydrocarbons and produce a second isomerization effluent stream. The normal paraffin rich stream, the normal paraffins in the first isomerization effluent stream and/or the second isomerization effluent stream may be fed to a steam cracker.
Abstract:
A process for controlling a yield of an isomerization zone. Prior to entering the isomerization zone, C 6 cyclic hydrocarbons are removed from a feed stream. Disproportionation reaction selectivity is observed which produces valuable C 3 hydrocarbons and C 4 hydrocarbons. Also, a higher ring opening conversion of C 5 cyclic hydrocarbons is observed. The disproportionation reactions and the ring opening reactions may be selectively controlled by adjusting an amount of C 6 cyclic hydrocarbons passed into the isomerization zone.
Abstract:
A process increases the concentration of normal paraffins in a feed stream comprising separating a naphtha feed stream into a normal paraffin rich stream and a non-normal paraffin rich stream. A naphtha feed stream may be separated into a normal paraffin stream and a non-normal paraffin stream. An isomerization feed stream may be taken from the non- normal paraffin stream and isomerized over an isomerization catalyst to convert non-normal paraffins to normal paraffins and produce an isomerization effluent stream. The isomerization effluent stream may be separated into a propane stream and a C4+ hydrocarbon stream optionally in a single column. The C4+ hydrocarbon stream may be recycled to the step of separating a naphtha feed stream.
Abstract:
A process for producing light olefins comprising thermal cracking. Hydrocracked streams are thermally cracked to produce light olefins. A pyrolysis gas stream is separated into a light pyrolysis gas stream and a heavy pyrolysis gas stream. A light pyrolysis gas stream is separated into a normal paraffins stream and a non-normal paraffins stream. A normal paraffins stream is thermally cracked. The integrated process may be employed to obtain olefin products of high value from a crude stream.
Abstract:
A process for increasing a yield of an isomerization zone by removing at least a portion of the C 6 cyclic hydrocarbons from a stream having iC 4 hydrocarbons, iC 5 hydrocarbons, and iC 6 hydrocarbons prior to the stream being passed into the same isomerization zone. Suppression of the iC 4 hydrocarbons does not occur, allowing the iC 4 hydrocarbons to be isomerized in the same isomerization zone as the iC 5 hydrocarbons and iC 6 hydrocarbons.
Abstract:
A process for increasing a yield of an isomerization zone by removing at least a portion of the C 6 cyclic hydrocarbons from a stream prior to it being passed into the isomerization zone. Additionally, disproportionation reactions occur producing valuable C 3 hydrocarbons and C 4 hydrocarbons. Also, a higher ring opening conversion of C 5 cyclic hydrocarbons is observed.
Abstract:
A process for increasing disproportionation and ring opening reactions an isomerization zone which converts iso-paraffins to normal paraffins. In order to promote these reactions, the amount of C 6 cyclic hydrocarbons entering the isomerization zone is reduced. Disproportionation reaction selectivity is observed which produces valuable C 3 hydrocarbons and C 4 hydrocarbons. Also, a higher ring opening conversion of C 5 cyclic hydrocarbons is observed. Conversion of iC 4 hydrocarbons, iC 5 hydrocarbons, and iC 6 hydrocarbons may occur in the same isomerization zone.