Enhancing hydrothermal stability of nano-sized HZSM-5 zeolite by phosphorus modification for olefin catalytic cracking of full-range FCC gasoline

In this study, phosphorus modification by trimethyl phosphate impregnation was employed to enhance the hydrothermal stability of nano‐sized HZSM‐5 zeolites. A parallel modification was studied by ammonium dihydrogen phosphate impregnation. The modified zeolites were subjected to steam treatment at 800 °C for 4 h (100% steam) and employed as catalysts for olefin catalyticcracking (OCC) of full‐range fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) gasoline. X‐ray diffraction, N2 physicaladsorption and NH3 temperature‐programmed desorption analysis indicated that, although significantimprovements to the hydrothermal stability of nano‐sized HZSM‐5 zeolites can be observedwhen adopting both phosphorus modification strategies, impregnation with trimethyl phosphatedisplays further enhancement of the hydrothermal stability. This is because higher structural crystallinityis retained, larger specific surface areas/micropore volumes form, and there are greaternumbers of surface acid sites. Reaction experiments conducted using a fixed‐bed micro‐reactor(catalyst/oil ratio = 4, time on stream = 4 s) showed OCC of full‐range FCC gasoline-under a fluidized‐bed reaction mode configuration-to be a viable solution for the olefin problem of FCC gasoline.This reaction significantly decreased the olefin content in the full‐range FCC gasoline feed, andspecifically heavy‐end olefins, by converting the olefins into value‐added C2–C4 olefins and aromatics.At the same time, sulfide content of the gasoline decreased via a non‐hydrodesulfurization process.Nano‐sized HZSM‐5 zeolites modified with trimethyl phosphate exhibited enhanced catalytic performance for OCC of full‐range FCC gasoline.

Investigation of ZSM-5/MCM-41 Composite Molecular Sieve for Reducing Olefin Content of FCC Gasoline

ZSM-5/MCM-41 composite molecular sieve was prepared by the nano-assembling method.The ZSM-5 molecular sieve,the MCM-41 molecular sieve,the ZSM-5/MCM-41 mechanical mixture and the ZSM-5/MCM-41 composite molecular sieve were characterized by X-ray powder diffractometry,N_2 adsorption isotherms,temperature programmed desorption of ammonia and scanning electron microscopy and their properties were analyzed.Using FCC gasoline as the feed,activities of different molecular sieves for reducing olefin content were investigated in a continuous high-pressure micro-reactor unit under the following conditions:a reaction temperature of 400℃,a reaction time of 2 h,a weight hourly space velocity of 3h^(-1),and a reaction pressure of 2.0 MPa.The results showed that the HMCM-41 molecular sieve had low reaction performance,and the HZSM-5 molecular sieve demonstrated high aromatization activity,while the ZSM-5/MCM- 41 composite molecular sieve exhibited a best olefin-reducing performance because of its high isomerization activity and moderate aromatization activity.With a largest olefin-reducmg capability and a reasonable distribution of products,the composite molecular sieve was more suitable for FCC gasoline upgrading compared to other three catalysts.

The tuning of pore structures and acidity for Zn/Al layered double hydroxides:The application on selective hydrodesulfurization for FCC gasoline

Co–Mo catalysts applied on the hydrodesulfurization（HDS） for FCC gasoline were prepared with Zn–Al layered double hydroxides（LDHs） to improve their performances,and the effects of pore structures and acidity on HDS performances were studied in detail. A series of Zn–Al/LDHs samples with different pore structures and acidities are synthesized on the bases of co-precipitation of OH-,CO2-,Al3＋,and Zn2＋. The neutralization p H is a main factor to affect the pore structures and acidity of Zn–Al/LDHs,and a series of Zn–Al/LDHs with different pore structures and acidities are obtained. Based on the representative samples with different specific surface areas（SBET） and acidities,three Co Mo/LDHs catalysts were prepared,and their HDS performances were compared with traditional Co Mo/Al2O3 catalysts. The results indicated that catalysts prepared with high SBETpossessed high HDS activity,and Br？nsted acid sites could reduce the thiol content in the product to some extent. All the three catalysts prepared with LDHs displayed little lower HDS activity but higher selectivity than Co Mo/Al2O3,and could restrain the reactions of re-combination between olefin and H2 S which could be due to the existence of Br？nsted acid sites.

In situ FT-IR spectroscopy investigations of carbon nanotubes supported Co-Mo catalysts for selective hydrodesulfurization of FCC gasoline

To better understand the nature of carbon nanotubes supported Co-Mo catalysts （Co-Mo/CNTs） for selective hydrodesulfurization （HDS） of fluid catalytic cracking （FCC） gasoline, studies are carried out using in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）. The catalytic performances of Co-Mo/CNTs catalysts were evaluated with a mixture of cyclohexane, diisobutylene, cyclohexene, 1-octene （60 ： 30 ： 5 ： 5, volume ratio） and thiophene （0.5%, ratio of total weight） as model compounds to simulate FCC gasoline. The HDS experimental results suggested that the HDS activity and selectivity of Co-Mo/CNTs catalysts were affected by Co/Mo ratio; the optimal Co/Mo atomic ratio is about 0.4, and the optimum reaction temperature is 260 ℃. The in situ FT-IR studies revealed that 1-octene can be completely saturated at 200 ℃. In the FT-IR spectra of diisobutylene, the characteristic absorption peak around 3081 cm^-1 for the stretching vibration peak of =C-H bond was still clear at 320 ℃ indicating that diisobutylene is difficult to be hydrogenated. As for the thiophene, no characteristic absorption peak could be found around 3092 cm^-1 and 835 cm^-1 when the reaction temperature was raised to 280 ℃, indicating that thiophene had been completely hydrodesulfurized. On the basis of FT-IR results, it can be deduced that thiophene HDS reaction occurred mainly through direct hydrogenolysis route, whereas thiophene HDS and diisobutylene hydrogenation reaction over Co-Mo/CNTs catalysts might occur on two different kinds of active sites.

Reactive adsorption desulfurization coupling aromatization on Ni/ZnO-Zn_6Al_2O_9 prepared by Zn_xAl_y(OH)_2(CO_3)_z·x H_2O precursor for FCC gasoline

Aiming to improve the reactive adsorption desulfurization（RADS） performances of Ni/Zn O adsorbents,ZnxAly（OH）2（CO3）z·x H2 O precursor is synthesized by coprecipitation of Zn2＋,AlO-2,and CO2-3; the Zn OZn6Al2O9 composite oxides are obtained by the calcination of ZnxAly（OH）2（CO3）z·x H2 O precursor,and the Ni/Zn O-Zn6Al2O9（6.0 wt% Ni O） adsorbents are prepared by wetness impregnation method. The phase,acid strength,acid type and quantity,morphology,and thermal properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction,temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia,pyridine-adsorbed infrared spectrum,high-resolution transmission electron microscopy,and Thermo Gravimetry-Derivative Thermo Gravimetry（TG-DTG）,respectively. The breakthrough sulfur capacities of six adsorbents are between 34.2 and 47.9 mg/gcat. The kinetic studies indicated that the active energy of RADS（49.4 k J/mol） could reach nano-sized Zn O,the particle size of is about 12.0 nm. All the excellent RADS performances can be due to the high SBET. Also,there are some extents of aromatization reactions that occur,which can be contributed to the B？nsted acid rooted in Zn6Al2O9 composite oxide,and the octane number of products can be preserved well.

Investigation on Modification of NaY Zeolite and Its Behaviors in Selective Adsorptive Desulfurization of FCC gasoline

NaY zeolite was modified with oxalic acid, and Ce(IV)Y(1) zeolite was obtained via liquid phase ion exchange between the modified NaY zeolite and cerium nitrate. The Ce(IV)Y(2) zeolite was obtained via liquid phase ion exchange between NaY zeolite and cerium nitrate. The performance of two Y zeolites [Ce(IV)Y(1) and Ce(IV)Y(2)] was compared through static selective adsorptive desulfurization of FCC gasoline at room temperature and normal pressure. The sulfur compounds and contents of the FCC gasoline were analyzed by microcoulometry and GC-SCD chromatogram. The results showed that the effect of adsorptive desulfurization of FCC gasoline achieved by Ce(IV)Y(1) zeolite was better than that of Ce(IV)Y(2) zeolite. The rate for adsorptive desulfurization of FCC gasoline by Ce(IV)Y(1) zeolite and Ce(IV)Y(2) zeolite was 85.0% and 62.4%, respectively. The Ce(IV)Y(1) zeolite could adsorb DMTs, which could not be adsorbed by Ce(IV)Y(2) zeolite. The rate of regeneration of extruded Ce(IV)Y(1)zeolite was 95.5%.

Preliminary Study on Reducing Olefin Content of FCC Gasoline over Cracking Catalyst

Using fixed bed micro-reactor and cracking catalyst, re-cracking of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) gasoline at lower temperature than conventional cracking condition has been studied. The results reveal that at lower temperature from 350℃-450℃ and catalyst to feed ratio of 3, the olefin content is reduced from 49% to 27%(by mass) over the catalyst whose micro-reacting activation index is 53, and the octane number is kept on high level.

Effect of Olefins on Formation of Sulfur Compounds in FCC Gasoline

The effect of olefins on formation of sulfur compounds in FCC gasoline was studied in a small-scale fixed fluidized bed （FFB） unit at temperatures ranging from 400℃ to 500℃, a weight hourly space velocity （WHSV） of 10 h-1, and a catalyst/oil ratio of 6. The results showed that C4--C6 olefins contained in the FCC gasoline could react with HzS to form predominantly thiophenes, alkyl-thiophenes as well as a fractional amount of thiols, while large molecular olefins such as heptene could react with hydrogen sulfide to form benzothiophenes. The amount of sulfur compounds formed at different tem- peratures over different catalysts were in proportion to the mass fractions of olefins in the feedstock, with the amount of sulfur compounds formed over REUSY catalyst exceeding those formed over the shape selective zeolite catalyst owing to the effect of catalyst performance and the impact of catalyst on the degree of olefin conversion. The amount of sulfur compounds generated and their increase reached a maximum at 450℃ and a minimum at 400℃ because of the influence of temperature on the thermodynamic and kinetic constants for formation of sulfur compound as well as on the olefin conversion degree. Based on the above-mentioned study, a reaction network and a model for prediction of sulfur compounds generated upon reaction of olefins in FCC gasoline with HES were established.

Study on Reduction of Sulfur Content in FCC Gasoline

Reduction of sulfur content in FCC gasoline was studied in a fixed fluid bed (FFB) unit by using metal-modified LV-23 FCC catalyst. The results showed that the sulfur content in FCC gasoline could be reduced with LV-23 catalyst modified with zinc, palladium, zinc-palladium, zinc-cobalt, and zinc-nickel. Among these metals or metal combinations, palladium-containing catalyst was the most effective. Desulfurization of the heavy fraction of FCC gasoline was more effective than full-range gasoline under the same conditions with palladium-containing catalysts. A high reaction temperature was favorable to desulfurization, but it would reduce the yield of liquid product. After desulfurization reaction, the olefin content of product gasoline decreased while the aromatic and iso-alkane contents increased. Removal of thiophene and benzothiophene is higher.

Highly Selective Conversion of Olefin Components in FCC Gasoline to Propylene in Monolithic Catalytic Reactors

The demand for propylene has been growing recently. The concentration of olefins in the gasoline is strictly limited by the related environmental regulations. The olefins contained in the gasoline used as the feed could be cracked into light olefins to slash the olefin concentration in the gasoline to yield more propylene at the same time. The monolithic catalyst washcoated on the modified ZSM-5 zeolite was used in the experiments. The effect of the temperature, the Si/Al ratio in ZSM-5 and the addition of the rare earth elements on the selectivities and the yields of the light olefins were studied. The high yields of propylene and butene could be obtained under the experimental conditions of a higher temperature and Si/Al ratio with the addition of rare earth elements.

Study on Disproportionation Reaction of FCC Gasoline on Acid Catalyst

Based on the experimental data relating to the reaction of FCC gasoline on acid catalyst the analysis of product distribution, and composition of gasoline and diesel fractions have been analyzed. The occurrence of disproportionation reaction of FCC gasoline on acid catalyst and the network of disproportionation reaction have been identified. Study has also shown that different reaction temperatures can result in different pathways of disproportionation reactions on acid catalyst.

Comparative Study on Oxidative Desulfurization of FCC Gasoline by Ce^(4+) Compound and H_2O_2

This article describes two kinds of model oil samples made of a benzothiophene/octane mixture and a 2-me- thylthiophene/octane mixture. Furthermore, this paper investigates the oxidative desulfurization selectivity and reaction efficiency when Ce4+ compound and H2O2 having identical electron equivalent weight were used as oxidants. The test re- sults showed that the two kinds of oxidants were more effective to remove benzothiophene in the model oil samples. For oxidative desulfurization of 2-methylthiophene, Ce4+ compound was obviously superior than H2O2. This paper by means of quantum chemistry analyses elaborates the complex formed between Ce4+ species and 2-methylthiophene and FT-IR spec- trograms of model oil samples before and after oxidation by Ce4+ compound and H2O2, respectively. The results demonstrat- ed that Ce4+ compound could remove sulfur compounds not only through oxidation reaction but also through complexation reaction.

Study on Modified Y Zeolites and Their Behaviors in Selective Adsorptive Desulfurization of FCC Gasoline (Ⅰ)

NaY zeolite was modified through dealumination with oxalic acid,and the HY zeolite was obtained by calcination of the modified NaY zeolite.The zeolite molding process was carried out at ambient temperature(25℃),and the influence of solid/fuel mass ratio and adsorptive desulfurization time on the HY zeolite were investigated through tests on static selective adsorptive desulfurization of FCC gasoline containing organic sulfur compounds(with a S content=135 ppm).The sulfur content and sulphide types in the FCC gasoline were analyzed by a GC 2010 sulfur analyzer and a GC-SCD chromatograph.The test results showed that the molded HY zeolite was better than the unmolded HY zeolite.At a static adsorptive desulfurization time on the molded HY zeolite equating to 6 hours,a solid/fuel mass ratio of 1:3,the sulfur content of FCC gasoline was decreased to 30 ppm,and the desulfurization rate was equal to 78%.When the breakthrough point of the molded HY was equal to 50 ppm,the molded HY zeolite was capable of adsorbing 4.86 mg of sulfur per gram of adsorbent.And the regeneration rate of molded HY zeolite was equal to 98%.

Study on Modified Y Zeolites and Their Behaviors in Selective Adsorptive Desulfurization of FCC Gasoline(Ⅱ)

Ce （III） Y zeolite was prepared by liquid-phase ion-exchange of NaY with 0.1 mol/L Ce（NO3）3 solution at 100℃ for 4 h. After calcining the resultant Ce （III） Y zeolite at 550 ℃ in air, Ce （IV） Y zeolite was obtained. Desulfurization of FCC gasoline was studied by selective adsorption with Ce （IV） Y zeolite. The results showed that Ce （IV） Y zeolite can remove thiophene via 0-complexation directly, while thiophene and Ce （IV） can form stable chemical bonds （sulfur-metal bonds） that can enhance the capability of Ce （IV） Y zeolite for adsorption of thiophene.

Development and Commercial Application of RFCC Catalyst for Reducing Sulfur Content in Gasoline

The sulfur-reducing functional component the Lewis acid-base pair compound and associated active zeolite component were developed to prepare the RFCC catalyst DOS for reducing sulfur content in gasoline. The results of catalyst evaluation have revealed that the Lewis acid-base pair compound developed hereby could enhance the conversion of macromolecular sulfur compounds by the catalyst to promote the proceeding of desulfurization reactions, and the synergetic action of the selected zeolite and the Lewis acid-base pair compound could definitely reduce the olefins and sulfur contents in gasoline. The heavy oil conversion capability of the catalyst DOS thus developed was higher coupled with an enhanced resistance to heavy metals contamination to reduce the sulfur content in gasoline by over 20%. The commercial application of this catalyst at the SINOPEC Jiujiang Branch Company has revealed that compared to the GRV-C catalyst the oil slurry yield obtained by the catalyst DOS was reduced along with an improved coke selectivity, an increased total liquid yield, and a decreased olefin content in gasoline. The ratio of sulfur in gasoline/sulfur in feed oil could be reduced by 20.3 m%.

Desulfurization mechanism of FCC gasoline:A review

This paper reviews the most important developments on the desulfurization mechanism of Fluid Catalytic Cracking(FCC)gasoline.First,the origin of sulfur compounds in FCC gasoline and the current developed desulfurization approaches and technologies are briefly introduced,and then the researches on desulfurization mechanism are summarized from experimental and theoretical perspectives.Further researches on the desulfurization mechanism will lay a foundation for optimizing desulfurization sorbents and technologies.

A Survey of Novel Processes to Produce Ultra Low Sulfur Gasoline

The restriction on sulfur level in gasoline has been increasingly tightened. The U.S.Tier 22222 regulation requires a reduction from average 340ppm to 30ppm from 2004 to 2008. Recently significant progress has been made in effective high sulfur removal, such as post treatment of FCC gasoline by selective hydrotreating, S Zorb sulfur removal technology, OATS process etc. The sulfur content of FCC gasoline can be deceased to less than 10ppm. With regard to gasoline pool composition in China, it is very important to look for effective desulfurization processes that are simple, straightforward, with less hydrogen consumption. Post-treatment of FCC gasoline is a preferred option. From the point of view of comprehensive utilization, alkylation, polymerization, isomerisation etc. can be added to desulfurization process to meet the requirement of ultra low sulfur, premium.

Development of New Generation Catalysts for Selective Hydrodesulfurization of FCC Naphtha

The influence of active metal components of catalyst, additives and catalyst preparation method on the reactivity of catalyst for selective hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of FCC naphtha was investigated, and the RSDS-21 catalyst with high HDS performance and the RSDS-22 catalyst with high selectivity were developed by RIPP. The composite loading of a new series of catalysts for selective HDS of FCC gasoline has demonstrated excellent desulfurization activity and selectivity and can under conventional hydrotreating conditions manufacture clean gasoline product meeting the national IV emission standard and the Euro V emission standard with less loss in antiknock index. The finalized new series of FCC catalysts upon being adopted for selective HDS of FCC naphtha have good adaptability to different feedstocks along with good stability.

Deep Extractive Desulfurization of Gasoline with Ionic Liquids Based on Metal Halide

Ionic liquid [Et3NH]C1-FeCl3/CuCl was synthesized by mixing [Et3NH]Cl, anhydrous FeCl3 and anhydrous CuCl, and the desulfurization activity of this ionic liquid was tested. It exhibited remarkable ability in effective desulfurization of model gasoline （thiophene in n-octane） and fluid catalytic cracking （FCC） gasoline, and the sulfur removal of thiophene in model oil （V（IL）： V（oil）=0.08） could reach 93.9% in 50 min at 50 ℃. Low-sulfur （〈10 μg/g） FCC gasoline could be obtained after three extraction runs at an ionic liquid/oil volume ratio of 0.1, with the yield of FCC gasoline reaching 94.3%. The ionic liquid could be recycled 5 times with merely a slight decrease in activity.

Development of FCC Naphtha Hydrodesulfurization and Aromatization Process

This articles refers to the development of the technology for hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and aromatization of FCC naphtha This technology adopts a catalyst with aromatization performance, which does not reduce the octane rating of gasoline in the course of HDS of FCC naphtha. Experimental results have shown that the sulfur removal rate of FCC naphtha could reach over 85%, with the RON of gasoline increased by 0.2-0.6 units, the MON increased by 1.3-1.8 units and the antiknock index of the gasoline increased by around one unit. The total C5+ liquid yield was over 95%. The activity of regenerated catalyst could be restored to be equal to that of fresh one after coke burning on the spent catalyst.