Abstract:
Processes for controlling the rate and temperature of cooling fluid through a heat exchange zone in, for example, an alkylation reactor using an ionic liquid catalyst. A cooling fluid system may be used to provide the cooling fluid which includes a chiller and a reservoir. The cooling fluid may pass from the reservoir through the heat exchange zone. A bypass line may be used to pass a portion of the cooling fluid around the heat exchange zone. The amount of cooling fluid may be adjusted, with a valve, based upon the temperature of the cooled process fluid flowing out of the heat exchange zone. Some of the cooling fluid from the chiller may be circulated back to the chiller in a chiller loop.
Abstract:
Reactor systems for use with ionic liquid catalyst. The reactor systems include one or more stages, which include a reactor and a heat exchanger, and a separation zone. The reactor and the heat exchanger may have a vertical orientation. Additionally, a separation vessel may also include a vertical orientation. The heat exchanger may allow for linear flow of process fluid to control residence time.
Abstract:
A process utilizing a micro-emulsion is described. The micro-emulsion is formed by contacting an ionic liquid, a co-solvent, a hydrocarbon, an optional surfactant and/or catalyst promoter. The micro-emulsion comprises a hydrocarbon component comprising the hydrocarbon, and an ionic liquid component comprising the ionic liquid. The ionic liquid comprises a halometallate anion and a cation. The co-solvent has a polarity greater than that of the hydrocarbon. The ionic liquid is present in an amount of about 0.05 wt% to about 40 wt% of the micro-emulsion. The micro-emulsion is used to produce a product. Various streams are cooled by transferring heat to the co-solvent.
Abstract:
An ionic liquid reaction zone and an alkylation process utilizing the ionic liquid reaction zone are described. The reaction zone comprises at least one shell and tube heat exchanger bundle. The heat exchanger bundle has a shell side and a tube side, and it has an isoparaffin inlet, an olefin inlet, and a product outlet. The tube side has at least one tube. Each tube has an inlet at one end and an outlet at the opposite end. There are at least two inlets along the length of the at least one tube. The olefin inlet is in fluid communication with the at least two inlets along the length of the at least one tube.