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Maintaining molecular sieve catalytic activity under water vapor conditions

US7015174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/951
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to methods for protecting metalloaluminophosphate molecular sieves, particularly silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) molecular sieves, from loss of catalytic activity due to contact with a gas containing water. The methods of the invention provide procedures that enable activated sieve to contact water vapor, within a certain range of time, temperature, and water partial pressure conditions, before the sieve becomes substantially deactivated.

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