Separating basic asphaltenes using Bronsted acid transition metal oxide acid catalysts
US4422926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G25/003
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Basic asphaltenes are selectively removed from asphaltene-containing hydrocarbon feeds by contacting the feed with a transition metal oxide solid acid catalyst exhibiting Bronsted acidity. The catalyst selectively adsorbs the basic asphaltenes. The catalysts will comprise a catalytic metal component selected from the group consisting essentially of oxides of (a) tungsten, niobium and mixtures thereof and (b) mixtures of (a) with tantalum, hafnium, chromium, titanium, zirconium and mixtures thereof, supported on pyrogenic alumina. Asphalt-laden catalyst is separated from the feed, the asphaltenes adsorbed thereon are cracked off in the presence of steam and the catalyst is regenerated and recycled back to the adsorption zone.
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