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Catalytic composition for the dehydrogenation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons

US7473668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the catalytic dehydrogenation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons optionally mixed with ethane which comprises: A) dehydrogenating the hydrocarbon stream, optionally mixed with an inert gas, in a fluid bed reactor in the presence of a catalytic composition based on gallium and manganese supported on alumina modified with silica, at a temperature ranging from 400 to 700° C., at a total pressure ranging from 0.1 to 3 ata and with a GHSV (Gas Hourly Space Velocity) ranging from 50 to 10,000 h−1; and B) regenerating and heating the catalyst, by means of the catalytic oxidation of a fuel, in a fluid bed regenerator at a temperature higher than 400° C.

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