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Amorphous silica-alumina, a carrier combination and a hydrocracking catalyst containing the same, and processes for the preparation thereof

US6723297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J35/647
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An acidic amorphous silica-alumina having large specific surface area and a large pore volume, a carrier complex and a hydrotreating catalyst containing said acidic amorphous silica-alumina, in particular a hydrocracking catalyst containing said acidic amorphous silica-alumina in combination with a modified zeolite-Y for treating petroleum hydrocarbon materials to produce middle distillates, and processes for the preparation thereof. Said amorphous silica-alumina has a SiO2 content of 10-50 wt %, a specific surface area of 300-600 m2/g, a pore volume of 0.8-1.5 ml/g and an IR acidity of 0.25-0.60 mmol/g. The catalyst according to the present invention shows a relatively high activity and mid-distillate selectivity and can be particularly used in hydrocracking process for producing mid-distillates in a higher yield.

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