WO2008088962A1 - Y-85 and modified lz-210 zeolites - Google Patents
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- Y-85 and modified LZ-210 zeolites are disclosed herein along with methods of manufacture thereof that can be used as catalysts in the transalkylation of polyalkylaromatics, e.g. PIPBs and PEBs, into cumene and ethyl benzene.
- polyalkylaromatics e.g. PIPBs and PEBs
- Cumene is a major article of commerce, with one of its principal uses being a source of phenol and acetone via its air oxidation and a subsequent acid-catalyzed decomposition of the intermediate hydroperoxide.
- One of its principal uses being a source of phenol and acetone via its air oxidation and a subsequent acid-catalyzed decomposition of the intermediate hydroperoxide.
- the most common and perhaps the most direct method of preparing cumene is the alkylation of benzene with propylene, especially using an acid catalyst.
- PIPB di-isopropylbenzene
- TIPB tri-isopropylbenzene
- Any commercially feasible transalkylation process must satisfy the requirements of a high conversion of polyalkylated aromatics and a high selectivity to monoalkylated products.
- the predominant orientation of the reaction of benzene with PIPB resulting in cumene corresponds to Markownikoff addition of the propyl group. However, a small but very significant amount of the reaction occurs via anti-Markownikoff addition to afford n-propylbenzene (NPB).
- NPB n-propylbenzene
- transalkylation catalyst for, e.g., cumene or ethyl benzene production, with sufficient activity to affect transalkylation at acceptable reaction rates at temperatures sufficiently low to avoid unacceptable NPB formation.
- Y zeolites show substantially greater activity than many other zeolites, they have been received close scrutiny as a catalyst in aromatic transalkylation.
- catalysts that comprise a modified Y zeolite and having less than 0.2 wt% of a metal hydrogenation component.
- One modified Y zeolite is prepared by first ammonium ion-exchanging sodium Y zeolite to produce a low-sodium Y zeolite containing sodium cations, having a sodium content of less than 3 wt% NaO 2 based on the weight of the low-sodium Y zeolite, on a water-free basis, and having a first unit cell size.
- the low-sodium Y zeolite is hydrothermally steamed at a temperature ranging from 550 0 C (1022 0 F) to 850 0 C (1562°F) to produce a steamed Y zeolite containing sodium cations, having a first bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio, and having a second unit cell size less than the first unit cell size.
- the steamed Y zeolite is contacted with a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution of ammonium ions and having a pH of less than 4, preferably ranging from 2 to 4, for a sufficient time to exchange at least some of the sodium cations in the steamed Y zeolite for ammonium ions and to produce the modified Y zeolite having a second bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio greater than the first bulk S1/AI 2 molar ratio and, preferably, in the range of from 6.5 to 27.
- the unit cell size of the modified Y zeolite is in the range of 24.34 to 24.58 A.
- Another modified Y zeolite is prepared be treating a starting material, such as a Y- 74 or Y-54 zeolite, with aqueous fluorosilicate solution resulting in a LZ-210 zeolite having a first unit cell size. Thereafter, the fluorosilicate-treated samples are subjected to steaming at temperatures ranging from 55O 0 C (1022 0 F) to 85O 0 C (1562°F) to produce a steamed LZ-210 zeolite containing sodium cations, having a first bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio, and having a second unit cell size less than the first unit cell size.
- a starting material such as a Y- 74 or Y-54 zeolite
- the steamed LZ-210 zeolite is contacted with a sufficient amount of an aqueous solution of ammonium ions and having a pH of less than 4 for a sufficient time to exchange at least some of the sodium cations in the steamed LZ-210 zeolite for ammonium ions and to produce the modified LZ- 210 zeolite having a second bulk Si/Ab molar ratio greater than the first bulk SiZAl 2 molar ratio and in the range of from 6.5 to 20.
- the unit cell size of the modified Y zeolite is in the range of from 24.34 to 24.58 A.
- an acid extraction can be performed to remove the extra-framework aluminum.
- the catalyst Before the Y zeolite is treated with fluorosilicate salt or after, or both, the catalyst may be subject to an ammonium ion exchange(s) to reduce the sodium content of the catalyst to a Na 2 O wt% of 1 wt% or lower while maintaining the first bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio.
- fluorosilicate treated Y zeolite or LZ-210 zeolite
- One disclosed catalyst comprises zeolite and binder and has at least one characteristic selected from the group consisting of: (1) " an absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) of at least 50; and (2) a framework aluminum of the modified Y zeolite of preferably at least 60%.
- XRD X-ray diffraction
- the finished catalyst for cumene production has a product of the absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by XRD and the % framework aluminum of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite that is greater than 4200.
- a catalyst for ethyl benzene production has a product of the absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by XRD and the % framework aluminum of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite that is greater than 4500.
- Figure 1 illustrates, graphically, DIPB conversion (y-axis, %) versus temperature (x-axis, 0 C) for catalysts prepared in accordance with Examples 2-4 and 7 of this disclosure against Comparative Examples 1 and 5;
- Figure 2 illustrates, graphically, a ratio of NPB to cumene (y-axis, wt- ppm) in the product versus DIPB conversion (x-axis, %) for the catalysts of Examples 2-4 and 7 of this disclosure and against Comparative Examples 1 and 5;
- Figure 3 illustrates, graphically, DIPB conversion (y-axis, %) versus temperature
- Figure 4 illustrates, graphically, the ratio of NPB to cumene (y-axis, wt- ppm) in the product versus DIPB conversion (x-axis, %) for the catalyst of Example 3 before regeneration (Example 7) and after regeneration (Example 9) and against Comparative
- Figure 5 illustrates, graphically, DEB conversion (y-axis, %) versus temperature
- Figure 6 illustrates, graphically, DIPB conversion (y-axis, %) versus temperature
- Figure 7 illustrates, graphically, the ratio of NPB to cumene (y-axis, wt- ppm) in the product versus DIPB conversion (x-axis, %) for the catalysts of Examples 14-16 of this disclosure and against Comparative Example 1 1 ;
- Figure 8 illustrates, graphically, DIPB conversion (y-axis, %) versus temperature
- Figure 9 illustrates, graphically, the ratio of NPB to cumene (y-axis, wt- ppm) in the product versus DIPB conversion (x-axis, %) for the catalyst of Example 14 before regeneration and after regeneration (Example 19) and against Comparative Example 1 1.
- Y zeolites such as Y-85 and modified LZ-210 zeolites.
- US 3,130,007 which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, describes Y-type zeolites.
- the modified Y zeolites suitable for use in preparing the catalyst disclosed herein are generally derived from Y zeolites by treatment which results in a significant modification of the Y zeolite framework structure and composition, usually an increase in the bulk Si/Al 2 mole ratio to a value typically above 6.5 and/or a reduction in the unit cell size.
- the resulting modified Y zeolite may not have exactly the same X-ray powder diffraction pattern for Y zeolites as described in the '007 patent.
- the modified Y zeolite may have an X-ray powder diffraction pattern similar to that of the '007 patent but with the d-spacings shifted somewhat due, as those skilled in the art will realize, to cation exchanges, calcinations, etc., which are generally necessary to convert the Y zeolite into a catalytically active and stable form.
- the modified Y zeolites disclosed herein have a unit cell size of from 24.34 to
- the modified Y zeolites have a bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio of from 6.5 to 23.
- the starting material may be a Y zeolite in alkali metal (e.g., sodium) form such as described in the '007 patent.
- the alkali metal form Y zeolite is ion-exchanged with ammonium ions, or ammonium ion precursors such as quarternary ammonium or other nitrogen-containing organic cations, to reduce the alkali metal content to less than 4 wt%, preferably less than 3 wt%, more preferably less than 2.5 wt%, expressed as the alkali metal oxide (e.g., Na 2 O) on a dry basis.
- the weight of the zeolite on a water-free or dry basis means the weight of the zeolite after maintaining the zeolite at a temperature of 900 0 C (1652 0 F) for roughly 2 hours.
- the starting zeolite can also contain or at some stage of the modification procedure be ion-exchanged to contain rare earth cations to the degree that the rare earth content as RE 2 O 3 constitutes from 0.1 to 12.5 wt% of the zeolite (anhydrous basis), preferably from 8.5 to 12 wt%.
- the ion- exchange capacity of the zeolite for introducing rare earth cations decreases during the course of the disclosed treatment process. Accordingly, if rare earth cation exchange is carried out. for example, as the final step of the preparative process, it may not be possible to introduce even the preferred amount of rare earth cations.
- the framework Si/Al 2 ratio of the starting Y zeolite can be within the range of less than three 3 to 6, but is advantageously greater than 4.8.
- the manner of carrying out this first ammonium ion exchange is not a critical factor and can be accomplished by means known in the art.
- such conventional ammonium ion exchanges are carried out at pH values above 4. It is advantageous to use a three-stage procedure with a 15 wt% aqueous ammonium nitrate solution in proportions such that in each stage the initial weight ratio of ammonium salt to zeolite is 1.
- Contact time between the zeolite and the exchange medium is 1 hr for each stage and the temperature is 85 0 C (185°F).
- the zeolite is washed between stages with 7.5 1 (2 gal) of water per 0.45 kg (1 Ib) of zeolite.
- the exchanged zeolite is subsequently dried at 100 0 C (212°F) to a loss on ignition (LOI) at 1000 C of 20 wt%.
- LOI loss on ignition
- a mixed rare earth chloride salt can be added to an aqueous slurry of the ammonium exchanged Y zeolite (0.386 g RECl 3 per gram of zeolite) at a temperature ranges from 85 to 95°C to yield a zeolite product having a rare earth content generally in the range of from 8.5 to 12 wt% rare earth as RE 2 O 3 .
- the steaming of the ammonium- exchanged and optionally rare earth, exchanged Y zeolite is accomplished by contact with a steam environment containing at least 2 psia steam, and preferably 100% steam at a temperature of from 550 to 850 ° C (1022 to 1562 ° F), or from 600 to 750 ° C (1 1 12 to 1382 ° F), for a period of time sufficient to reduce the unit cell size to less than 24.60 A, preferably to the range of from 24.34 to 24.58 A. Steam at a concentration of 100% and a temperature ranging from 600 to 725 C (1 1 12 to 1337 F) for 1 hour can be used.
- the steaming step is not required for starting Y zeolite with S1/AI 2 ratios of 6.5 or higher as exemplified by fluorosilicate-treated materials, since higher Si/Ab ratios impart sufficient stability to survive subsequent acid extraction treatment and catalyst preparation and hydrocarbon conversion processes.
- the low pH, ammonium ion exchange is a critical aspect of preparing the modified Y zeolite constituent of the catalyst used in the process disclosed herein.
- This exchange can be carried out in the same manner as in the case of the initial ammonium exchange except that the pH of the exchange medium is lowered to below 4, preferably to below 3. at least during some portion of the ion-exchange procedure.
- the lowering of the pH is readily accomplished by the addition of an appropriate mineral or organic acid to the ammonium ion solution.
- Nitric acid is especially suitable for this purpose.
- acids which form insoluble aluminum salts are avoided.
- both the pH of the exchange medium, the quantity of exchange medium relative to the zeolite and the time of contact of the zeolite with the exchange medium are significant factors. It is found that so long as the exchange medium is at a pH below 4, sodium cations are exchanged for hydrogen cations in the zeolite and, in addition, at least some aluminum, predominately non-framework and some framework, is extracted. The efficiency of the process is improved, however, by acidifying the ion exchange medium using more acid than is required to lower the pH to just below 4. As will be evident from the data set forth below, the more acidic the exchange medium is, the greater the tendency to extract framework as well as non-framework aluminum from the zeolite.
- a typical Y zeolite having an overall silica-to-alumina Y-modified Y zeolite used in the catalyst of the process disclosed herein contains a Y zeolite designated Y-85. US 5,013,699 and 5,207,892, incorporated herein by reference, describe Y-85 zeolite and its preparation, therefore it is not necessary herein to describe these in detail.
- the disclosed catalysts provide increase catalyst activity and, in the case of cumene production, lower NPB formation.
- ethylbenzene production from poly-ethylbenzenes Figure 5
- internal isomerization of ethyl groups is of little concern and even though an ethyl group is smaller than a propyl group, the diffusion characteristics of the disclosed catalysts appear to be important.
- the disclosed catalyst may contain a metal hydrogenation catalytic component, such a component is not a requirement. Based on the weight of the catalyst, such a metal hydrogenation catalytic component may be present at a level of less than 0.2 wt% or less than 0.1 wt% calculated as the respective monoxide of the metal component, or the catalyst may be devoid of any metal hydrogenation catalytic component. If present, the metal hydrogenation catalytic component can exist within the final catalyst composite as a compound such as an oxide, sulfide, halide and the like, or in the elemental metallic state. As used herein, the term "metal hydrogenation catalytic component" is inclusive of these various compound forms of the metals.
- the catalytically active metal can be contained within the inner adsorption region, i.e., pore system, of the zeolite constituent, on the outer surface of the zeolite crystals or attached to or carried by a binder, diluent or other constituent, if such is employed.
- the metal can be imparted to the overall composition by any method which will result in the attainment of a highly dispersed state. Among the suitable methods are impregnation, adsorption, cation exchange, and intensive mixing.
- the metal can be copper, silver, gold, titanium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, manganese, zinc, vanadium, or any of the elements in IUPAC Groups 8-10 especially platinum, palladium, rhodium, cobalt, and nickel. Mixtures of metals may be employed.
- the finished catalyst compositions can contain the usual binder constituents in amounts which are in the range of from 10 to 95 wt%, preferably from 15 to 50 wt%.
- the binder is ordinarily an inorganic oxide or mixtures thereof. Both amorphous and crystalline can be employed.
- the finished catalyst made of 80 wt% zeolite and 20 wt% alumina binder on a volatile-free basis, preferably has one, and more preferably both, of the following characteristics: (1) "an absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) of preferably at least 50, more preferably at least 60; and (2) a framework aluminum of the modified Y zeolite of preferably at least 60 %, more preferably at least 70 %, of the aluminum of the modified Y zeolite.
- XRD X-ray diffraction
- the finished catalyst for cumene production has a product of the absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by XRD and the % framework aluminum of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite that is greater than 4200.
- the finished catalyst preferably has one, and more preferably both, of the following characteristics: (1) an absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) of preferably at least 65, more preferably at least 75; and (2) a framework aluminum of the modified Y zeolite of preferably at least 50 %, more preferably at least 60 %, of the aluminum of the modified Y zeolite.
- the finished catalyst for cumene production has a product of the absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by XRD and the % framework aluminum of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite that is greater than 4500.
- the process disclosed herein uses a catalyst that is substantially dry.
- the low pH, ammonium ion exchange is not necessarily followed by a calcination step that drives off substantially all of the water present. It has been found that the performance of the catalyst in the process described herein is improved by removing water. In order to maintain high activity and low NPB formation, it has been found that the water content of the zeolite must be relatively low before it is used in the transalkylation process. [0042] Excess water may reduce the number of active sites and restrict diffusion to them so they do not efficiently catalyze transalkylation.
- dehydration of the catalyst particles so they contain the desired amount of water may be carried out, prior to start-up, with a drying agent that may be introduced into the transalkylation reaction zone, as the temperature in the reaction zone may be slowly increased to before the aromatic substrate or the transalkylatable aromatic is introduced.
- a drying agent that may be introduced into the transalkylation reaction zone, as the temperature in the reaction zone may be slowly increased to before the aromatic substrate or the transalkylatable aromatic is introduced.
- the water content of the zeolite is determined by the equilibrium between the zeolite, the catalyst, the drying agent, and the amount of water in the reaction zone, if any, at temperatures in the reaction zone.
- the zeolitic portion of the catalyst is highly hydrophilic and the level of hydration is controlled by adjusting the rate at which the drying agent passes over the catalyst and the temperature during the dehydration step.
- the drying agent may be any agent that removes water and does not have a deleterious effect on the catalyst, such as molecular nitrogen, air, or benzene.
- the temperature during the dehydration step is maintained between 25 and 500 C (77 to 932 F).
- the water content of the catalyst is calculated by measuring weight loss on ignition (LOI), which is normally determined by calculating the weight loss after heating for 2 hours at 900 C (1652 F), and then subtracting the amount of weight loss due to ammonium ion decomposition into ammonia.
- LOI weight loss on ignition
- Some desired properties of the catalyst are achieved by controlling the time and temperature conditions at which the extruded catalyst particles are calcined. In some cases, calcination at higher temperatures will leave the required amount of water in the catalyst and thereby make it unnecessary to carry out a separate dehydration step.
- "dehydrating” and “dehydration” as used herein not only mean a separate step in which water is removed to the catalyst after calcination but also encompass a calcination step carried out under conditions such that the desired amount of water remains on the catalyst particles.
- the dehydration procedure described above is part of the actual process of making the disclosed catalyst at the manufacturing plant. It will be understood, however, that procedures other than that described above can be used to dehydrate the catalyst either in the manufacturing plant at the time the catalyst is made or at some other time at the manufacturing plant or elsewhere.
- the extruded catalyst particles can be dehydrated in-situ in the transalkylation reactor by passing a water-deficient containing gas, such as dry molecular nitrogen or air, or a dry reactant, such as dry aromatic substrate (e.g., benzene) or dry transalkylatable aromatic (e.g., DIPB or TIPB), over the catalyst at relatively high temperatures until the catalyst contains the desired amount of water.
- a water-deficient containing gas such as dry molecular nitrogen or air
- a dry reactant such as dry aromatic substrate (e.g., benzene) or dry transalkylatable aromatic (e.g., DIPB or TIPB)
- the water-deficient gas or reactant typically contains less than 30 wt-ppm water, and the contacting is done at a temperature between 25 C (77 F) to 500 C (932 F).
- the catalyst is contacted with flowing dry nitrogen in the gas phase at 250 C (482 F).
- the catalyst is contacted with flowing dry benzene in the liquid phase at, for example, 130 ° C (266 ° F) to 260 ° C (500 ° F), 160 ° C (320 ° F) to 210 ° C (410 ° F), 180 ° C (356 ° F) to 200 ° C (392 ° F), or 150 ° C (302 ° F) to 180 ° C (356 ° F).
- the catalyst particles can be stored at the manufacturing plant or elsewhere so that they are in contact with a surrounding gas until the desired amount of water has been desorbed.
- the LOI of the catalyst that is loaded into the transalkylation reactor is in the range of from 2 to 4 wt%. After loading in the reactor, and preferably prior to using the catalyst to promote transalkylation reactions, the catalyst may be subjected to the dehydration step to decrease the water content of the catalyst. The nitrogen content of the catalyst is also preferably minimized.
- the disclosed catalyst is useful in the transalkylation of transalkylatable aromatics.
- the transalkylation process disclosed herein preferably accepts as feed a transalkylatable hydrocarbon in conjunction with an aromatic substrate.
- the transalkylatable hydrocarbons useful in the transalkylation process are comprised of aromatic compounds which are characterized as constituting an aromatic substrate based molecule with one or more alkylating agent compounds taking the place of one or more hydrogen atoms around the aromatic substrate ring structure.
- the alkylating agent compounds which may be selected from a group of diverse materials including monoolefins, diolefins, polyolefms, acetylenic hydrocarbons, and also alkylhalides, alcohols, ethers esters, the later including the alkylsulfates, alkylphosphates and various esters of carboxylic acids.
- the preferred olefm-acting compounds are olefinic hydrocarbons which comprise monoolefins containing one double bond per molecule.
- Monoolefins which may be utilized as olefm-acting compounds in the disclosed process are either normally gaseous or normally liquid and include ethylene, propylene, 1 -butene, 2- butene, isobutylene, and the high molecular weight normally liquid olefins such as the various pentenes, hexenes, heptenes, octenes, and mixtures thereof, and still higher molecular weight liquid olefins, the latter including various olefin oligomers having from 9 to 18 carbon atoms per molecule including propylene trimer, propylene tetramer, propylene pentamer, etc.
- C 9 to Ci 8 normal olefins may be used as may cycloolefins such as cyclopentene, methylcyclopentene, cyclohexene, methylcyclohexene, etc. may also be utilized, although not necessarily with equivalent results.
- the monoolefm contains at least 2 and not more than 14 carbon atoms. More specifically, it is preferred that the monoolefm is propylene.
- the alkylating agent compounds are preferably C 2 -Cu aliphatic hydrocarbons, and more preferably propylene.
- the aromatic substrate useful as a portion of the feed to the transalkylation process may be selected from a group of aromatic compounds which include individually and in admixture with benzene and monocyclic alkylsubstituted benzene having the structure:
- R is a hydrocarbon containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms
- n is an integer from 1 to 5.
- the aromatic substrate portion of the feedstock may be benzene, benzene containing from 1 to 5 alkyl group substituents, and mixtures thereof.
- feedstock compounds include benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene, mesitylene (1,3,5-trimethylbenzene), cumene, n-propylbenzene, butylbenzene, dodecylbenzene, tetradecylbenzene, and mixtures thereof. It is specifically preferred that the aromatic substrate is benzene.
- the disclosed transalkylation process may have a number of purposes.
- the catalyst of the transalkylation reaction zone is utilized to remove the alkylating agent compounds in excess of one from the ring structure of polyalkylated aromatic compounds and to transfer the alkylating agent compound to an aromatic substrate molecule that has not been previously alkylated, thus increasing the amount of the desired aromatic compounds produced by the process.
- the reaction performed in the transalkylation reaction zone involves the removal of all alkylating agent components from a substituted aromatic compound and in doing so, converting the aromatic substrate into benzene.
- the feed mixture has a concentration of water and oxygen-containing compounds in the combined feed of preferably less than 20 wt-ppm, more preferably less than 10 wt-ppm, and yet more preferably less than 2 wt-ppm based on the weight of the transalkylatable aromatic and an aromatic substrate passed to the reaction zone.
- concentration of water and oxygen-containing compounds in the combined feed preferably less than 20 wt-ppm, more preferably less than 10 wt-ppm, and yet more preferably less than 2 wt-ppm based on the weight of the transalkylatable aromatic and an aromatic substrate passed to the reaction zone.
- the method by which such low concentrations in the feed mixture are attained is not critical to the process disclosed herein.
- one stream containing the transalkylatable aromatic and another stream containing the aromatic substrate are provided, with each stream having a concentration of water and oxygen-containing compounds precursors such that the feed mixture formed by combining the individual streams has the desired concentration.
- Water and oxygen- containing compounds can be removed from either the individual streams or the feed mixture by conventional methods, such as drying, adsorption, or stripping.
- Oxygen-containing compounds may be any alcohol, aldehyde, epoxide, ketone, phenol or ether that has a molecular weight or boiling point within the range of molecular weights or boiling points of the hydrocarbons in the feed mixture.
- a feed mixture containing an aromatic substrate and polyalkylated aromatic compounds in mole ratios ranging from 1 : 1 to 50: 1 and preferably from 1 : 1 to 10: 1 are continuously or intermittently introduced into a transalkylation reaction zone containing the disclosed catalyst at transalkylation conditions including a temperature from 60 to 390 C (140 to 734 F), and especially from 70 to 200 C (158 to 392 F).
- Pressures which are suitable for use herein preferably are above 1 atmosphere (101.3 kPa(a)) but should not be in excess of 130 atmospheres (13169 kPa(a)).
- An especially desirable pressure range is from 10 to 40 atmospheres (1013 to 4052 kPa(a)).
- Transalkylation conditions for the process disclosed herein include a molar ratio of aromatic ring groups per alkyl group of generally from 1 :1 to 25 : 1. The molar ratio may be less than 1 : 1, and it is believed that the molar ratio may be 0.75: 1 or lower. Preferably, the molar ratio of aromatic ring groups per alkyl propyl group (or per propyl group, in cumene production) is below 6: 1.
- the catalyst particles typically contain water in an amount preferably below 4 wt%, more preferably below 3 wt%, and yet more preferably below 2 wt%, as measured by Karl Fischer titration, and nitrogen in an amount preferably below 0.05 wt%, as measured by micro (CHN) (carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen) analysis.
- CHN carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen
- the molar ratio of aromatic ring groups per alkyl group is defined as follows.
- the numerator of this ratio is the number of moles of aromatic ring groups passing through the reaction zone during a specified period of time.
- the number of moles of aromatic ring groups is the sum of all aromatic ring groups, regardless of the compound in which the aromatic ring group happens to be.
- benzene in cumene production one mole of benzene, one mole of cumene, one mole of DIPB, and one mole of TIPB each contribute one mole of aromatic ring group to the sum of aromatic ring groups.
- ethylbenzene (EB) production one mole of benzene, one mole of EB, and one mole of di-ethylbenzene (DEB) each contribute one mole of aromatic ring group to the sum of aromatic ring groups.
- the denominator of this ratio is the number of moles of alkyl groups that have the same number of carbon atoms as that of the alkyl group on the desired monoalkylated aromatic and which pass through the reaction zone during the same specified period of time.
- the number of moles of alkyl groups is the sum of all alkyl and alkenyl groups with the same number of carbon atoms as that of the alkyl group on the desired monoalkylated aromatic, regardless of the compound in which the alkyl or alkenyl group happens to be, except that paraffins are not included.
- the number of moles of propyl groups is the sum of all iso-propyl, n-propyl, and propenyl groups, regardless of the compound in which the iso-propyl, n-propyl, or propenyl group happens to be, except that paraffins, such as propane, n-butane, isobutane , pentanes, and higher paraffins are excluded from the computation of the number of moles of propyl groups.
- one mole of propylene, one mole of cumene, and one mole of NPB each contribute one mole of propyl group to the sum of propyl groups
- one mole of DIPB contributes two moles of propyl groups
- one mole of tri-proplyberrzene contributes three moles of propyl groups regardless of the distribution of the three groups between iso-propyl and n-propyl groups.
- WHSV weight hourly space velocity, which is defined as the weight flow rate per hour divided by the catalyst weight, where the weight flow rate and the catalyst weight are in the same weight units.
- DIPB conversion is defined as the difference between the moles of DIPB in the feed and the moles of DIPB in the product, divided by the moles of DIPB in the feed, multiplied by 100.
- the absolute intensity by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) of a Y zeolite material was measured by computing the normalized sum of the intensities of a few selected XRD peaks of the Y zeolite material and dividing that sum by the normalized sum of the intensities of a few XRD peaks of the alpha-alumina NBS 674a intensity standard, which is the primary standard and which is certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- the Y zeolite's absolute intensity is the quotient of the sums multiplied by 100:
- Absolute Intensity (Normalized Intensity of Y Zeolite Material Peaks) x 100
- the absolute intensity of a Y zeolite that is mixed with a nonzeolitic binder to give a mixture of Z parts by weight of the Y zeolite and (100 - Z) parts by weight of the nonzeolitic binder on a dry basis can be computed from the absolute intensity of the mixture, using the formula, A - C-(100/Z), where A is the absolute intensity of the Y zeolite and C is the absolute intensity of the mixture.
- the absolute intensity of the Y zeolite is computed to be (60)-(100/80) or 75.
- the unit cell size which is sometimes referred to as the lattice parameter, means the unit cell size calculated using a method which used profile fitting to find the XRD peak positions of the (642), (822), (555), (840) and (664) peaks of faujasite and the silicon (1 1 1) peak to make the correction.
- the bulk Si/Al 2 mole ratio of a zeolite is the silica to alumina (SiO 2 to AI 2 O 3 ) mole ratio as determined on the basis of the total or overall amount of aluminum and silicon (framework and non-framework) present in the zeolite, and is sometimes referred to herein as the overall silica to alumina (SiO 2 to AI2O 3 ) mole ratio.
- the bulk Si/ Al 2 mole ratio is obtained by conventional chemical analysis which includes all forms of aluminum and silicon normally present.
- the fraction of the aluminum of a zeolite that is framework aluminum is calculated based on bulk composition and the Kerr-Dempsey equation for framework aluminum from the article by G. T. Kerr, A. W. Chester, and D. H. Olson, Acta. Phys. Chem., 1978, 24, 169, and the article by G.T. Kerr, Zeolites, 1989, 9, 350.
- dry basis means based on the weight after drying in flowing air at a temperature of 900 0 C (1652 0 F) for 1 hr.
- Y-74 zeolite is a stabilized sodium Y zeolite with a bulk Si/ Al 2 ratio of approximately 5.2, a unit cell size of approximately 24.53, and a sodium content of approximately 2.7 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- Y-74 zeolite is prepared from a sodium Y zeolite with a bulk Si/Al 2 ratio of approximately 4.9, a unit cell size of approximately 24.67, and a sodium content of approximately 9.4 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis that is ammonium exchanged to remove approximately 75% of the Na and then steam de-aluminated at approximately 600 0 C (1 1 12 0 F) by generally following steps (1) and (2) of the procedure described in col. 4, line 47 to col. 5, line 2 of US 5,324,877.
- Y-74 zeolite is produced and was obtained from UOP LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois USA.
- the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with an excessive amount of warm de-ionized water.
- NH 4 + ion exchange, filtering, and water wash steps were repeated two more times, and the resulting filter cake had a bulk Si/Al 2 ratio of 5.2, a sodium content of 0.13 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis, a unit cell size of the 24.572 A and an absolute intensity of 96 as determined X-ray diffraction.
- the resulting filter cake was dried to an appropriate moisture level, mixed with HN ⁇ 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight AI 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate. The extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 0 C (1 1 12 0 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- This catalyst was representative of the existing art. This catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.494 A, an XRD absolute intensity of 61.1, and 57.2 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite.
- Example 1 Another sample of the Y-74 zeolite used in Example 1 was slurried in a 15 wt% NH4NO 3 aqueous solution. The pH of the slurry was lowered from 4 to 2 by adding a sufficient quantity of a solution of 17 wt% HNO 3 . Thereafter the slurry temperature was heated up to 75°C (167°F) and maintained for 1 hour. After 1 hour of contact at 75°C (167°F), the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with an excessive amount of warm de-ionized water.
- the extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 0 C (1 1 12°F) for one hour in flowing air.
- Properties of the catalyst were 68.2 wt% SiO 2 on a bulk and dry basis, 30.5 wt% AI 2 O 3 on a dry basis, 0.04 wt% sodium calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis, 0.03 wt% (NH 4 ⁇ O on a dry basis, a unit cell size of 24.456 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 66.5, 92.2 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite and a BET surface area of 708 nvVg.
- Example 1 Another sample of the Y-74 zeolite used in Example 1 was slurried in a 15 wt% NH 4 NO 3 aqueous solution. A sufficient quantity of a 17 wt% HNO 3 solution was added over a period of 30 minutes to remove part of extra- framework aluminum. Thereafter the slurry temperature was heated up to 79°C (175 0 F) and maintained for 90 minutes. After 90 minutes of contact at 79°C (175°F), the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with a 22% ammonium nitrate solution followed by a water wash with an excessive amount of warm de- ionized water.
- the acid extraction in the presence of ammonium nitrate was not repeated for the second time.
- the resulting filter cake had a bulk SiZAl 2 ratio of 8.52, a sodium content of 0.18 wt% determined as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- the resulting filter cake was dried, mixed with HNCb-peptized Pural SB alumina, extruded, dried, and calcined in the manner described for Example 2.
- Properties of the catalyst were a unit cell size of 24.486 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 65.8, 81.1 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite and a BET surface area of 698 m ⁇ /g.
- Example 4 The same procedure described in Example 3 was followed in Example 4 with the exception that in comparison with Example 3, an increase of 33% HNO 3 was used.
- the same stabilized Y-74 used in Example 1 was slurried in a 15 wt% NH 4 NO 3 aqueous solution. A sufficient quantity of 17 wt% HNO 3 was added to over a period of 30 minutes to remove extra-framework aluminum. Thereafter the slurry temperature was heated up to 79°C (175°F) and maintained for 90 minutes. After 90 minutes of contact at 79°C (175°F), the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with an excessive amount of warm de-ionized water. These NH 4 + ion exchange, filtering, and water wash steps were not repeated, unlike
- Example 2 The resulting filter cake had a bulk SiMJ 2 ratio of 10.10, a sodium content of 0.16 wt% determined as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- the resulting filter cake was dried, mixed with HNO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina, extruded, dried, and calcined in the manner described for Example 2.
- Properties of the catalyst were a unit cell size of 24.434 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 53.6, 74.9 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite and a BET surface area of 732 m 2 /g.
- Example 5 The same procedure described in Example 3 was followed in Example 5 with the exception that in comparison with Example 3, an increase of 52% HNO 3 was used.
- the same stabilized Y-74 used in Example 1 was slurried in a 15 wt% NH4NO 3 aqueous solution. A sufficient quantity of a solution 17 wt% HNO 3 was added over a period of 30 minutes to increase the bulk Si/Al 2 ratio. Thereafter the slurry temperature was heated up to 79 0 C (175°F) and maintained for 90 minutes. After 90 minutes of contact at 79°C (175°F), the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with an excessive amount of warm de- ionized water.
- the resulting filter cake had a bulk Si/Al 2 ratio of 1 1.15, a sodium content of 0.08 wt% determined as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- the resulting filter cake was dried to an appropriate moisture level, mixed with HNCVpeptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight Al 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate. The extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 0 C (1 112 0 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- Example 5 The same stabilized Y-74 used in Example 1 was slurried in a 15 wt% NH 4 NO 3 aqueous solution.
- the total amount of HNO 3 used in this example is the same as that in Example 5.
- the acid extraction was performed in two steps with 85% of total HNO 3 acid used in the first step and the remaining 15% of the total acid used in the second step.
- the acid extraction procedure/condition in each of the two individual steps was the same as that described in Example 5.
- a solution of 17wt-% HNO 3 was added to the slurry made up of Y-74 and NH 4 NO 3 solution.
- the slurry temperature was heated up to 79°C (175°F) and maintained for 90 minutes. After 90 minutes of contact at 79°C (175°F), the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with an excessive amount of warm de-ionized water.
- the acid extraction (with the remaining 15% of total HNO 3 used) in the presence OfNH 4 + , filtering, and water wash steps were repeated, and the resulting filter cake had a bulk Si/Ah ratio of 1 1.14, a sodium content of 0.09 wt% determined as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- the resulting filter cake was dried to an appropriate moisture level, mixed with HNO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight AI 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate.
- the extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 0 C (1 1 12°F) for one hour in flowing air.
- Properties of the catalyst were a unit cell size of 24.411 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 56.1, 72.5 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite and a BET surface area of 763 ⁇ vVg.
- Example 3 The same stabilized Y-74 used in Example 3 was slurried in an 18 wt% ammonium sulfate solution. To this solution a 17 % sulfuric acid solution was added over 30 minutes. The batch was then heated to 79 0 C (175 0 F) and held for 90 minutes. The heat was removed and the batch was then quenched with process water lowering the temperature to 62 0 C (143 0 F) and filtered. The Y zeolite material was then re-slurried in a 6.4 wt% ammonium sulfate solution and held at 79 0 C (175 0 F) for one hour. The material was then filtered and water washed.
- the resulting filter cake had a bulk Si/ Al 2 ratio of 7.71, a sodium content of 0.16 wt% determined as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- the resulting filter cake was dried, mixed with FlNO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina, extruded, dried, and calcined in the manner described for Example 2.
- Properties of the catalyst were a unit cell size of 24.489 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 65.3, and 15.1 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite.
- Table 2 summarizes the properties of the catalysts prepared in Examples 1-7.
- the catalysts prepared in the Examples 1 -5 and 7 were tested for transalkylation performance using a feed containing benzene and polyalkylated benzenes.
- the feed was prepared by blending polyalkylated benzenes obtained from a commercial transalkylation unit with benzene.
- the feed blend prepared represents a typical transalkylation feed composition with an aromatic ring group to propyl group molar ratio of approximately 2.3.
- Catalysts prepared by the process disclosed herein have been shown to provide the same advantages when processing feeds with substantially lower or higher molar feed ratios.
- the feed composition as measured by gas chromatography is summarized in Table 3.
- the test was done in a fixed bed reactor in a once-through mode under conditions of 3447 kPa(g) (500 psi(g)) reactor pressure, a molar ratio of aromatic ring groups to propyl group of 2.3, and a 0.8 hr "1 DIPB WHSV over a range of reaction temperatures.
- the reactor was allowed to achieve essentially steady-state conditions at each reaction temperature, and the product was sampled for analysis. Essentially no catalyst deactivation occurred during the test.
- each catalyst Prior to introducing the feed, each catalyst was subjected to a drying procedure by contacting with a flowing nitrogen stream containing less than 10 wt-ppm water at 250 0 C (482 0 F) for 6 hours.
- Example 7 A sample of the catalyst prepared in Example 7 was tested in the manner described in Example 8, as described previously. After testing, the spent catalyst was placed in a ceramic dish, which was placed in a muffle furnace. While flowing air was passed through the muffle furnace, the furnace temperature was raised from 70 0 C (158 0 F) to 550 0 C (1022 0 F) at a rate of 1 0 C (1.8 0 F) per minute, held at 550 0 C (1022 0 F) for 6 hours, and then cooled to 1 10 0 C (230 0 F). Following regeneration, the catalyst was again tested in the manner described in Example 8.
- FIGs 3 and 4 show the test results for the catalysts before regeneration (labeled “Example 7") and after regeneration (labeled “Example 9"). The results indicate that the catalysts before and after regeneration had similar activities and product purities that were both better than the curve for the Example 1 catalyst, and therefore indicate good catalyst regenerability.
- FIG. 1-5 A summary of the data is provided by Figures 1-5.
- the DIPB conversion for Examples 2-4 and 7 are substantially higher than that exhibited for Examples 1 and 5, with Example 1 being represented by the line 101.
- the NPB/cumene ratio is lower for Examples 2-4 and 7 as compared to Example 1, which is represented by the line 201.
- Example 3 the DIPB conversion is higher for the unregenerated catalyst of Example 7 and the regenerated catalyst of Example 9 in comparison to Example 1 , which is represented by the line 101 from Figure 1.
- the NPB/cumene ratio is lower for the unregenerated and regenerated catalyst of Examples 7 and 9 respectively as compared to Example 1 , which is represented by a line 201 from Figure 2.
- Example 2 exhibits superior DEB conversion over Example 1, which is represented by the line 501. It is believed that the lower activity and inferior product purity for the catalyst prepared in Comparative Example 5 are due to acid extraction conditions that were too severe. Thus, severe acid extraction conditions can reduce crystallinity of Y zeolite.
- Y zeolites may be used in the process disclosed herein may be prepared by dealuminating a Y zeolite having an overall silica to alumina mole ratio below 5 and are described in detail in US 4,503,023, 4,597,956, 4,735,928 and 5,275,720 which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- the '023 patent discloses another procedure for dealuminating a Y zeolite involving contacting the Y zeolite with an aqueous solution of a fluorosilicate salt using controlled proportions, temperatures, and pH conditions which avoid aluminum extraction without silicon substitution.
- the '023 patent discloses that the fluorosilicate salt is used as the aluminum extractant and also as the source of extraneous silicon which is inserted into the Y zeolite structure in place of the extracted aluminum.
- the salts have the general formula:
- A is a metallic or nonmetallic cation other than H + having the valence "b."
- Cations represented by “A” are alkylammonium, NH 4 + , Mg ++ , Li + , Na + , K + , Ba ++ , Cd ++ , Cu ++ , H + , Ca ++ , Cs + , Fe ++ , Co ++ , Pb ++ , Mn ++ , Rb + , Ag + , Sr ++ , Ti + , and Zn ++ .
- LZ-210 a zeolitic aluminosilicate molecular sieve described in the '023 patent.
- LZ-210 zeolites and the other zeolites of this group are conveniently prepared from a Y zeolite starting material.
- the LZ-210 zeolite has an overall silica to alumina mole ratio from 5.0 to 11.0.
- the unit cell size ranges from 24.38 to 24.50 angstrom, preferably from 24.40 to 24.44 angstrom.
- the LZ-210 class of zeolites used in the process and composition disclosed herein have a composition expressed in terms of mole ratios of oxides as in the following formula:
- LZ-210 zeolites may be prepared by dealuminating Y-type zeolites using an aqueous solution of a fluorosilicate salt, preferably a solution of ammonium hexafluorosilicate.
- the dealumination can be accomplished by placing a Y zeolite, normally but not necessarily an ammonium exchanged Y zeolite, into an aqueous reaction medium such as an aqueous solution of ammonium acetate, and slowly adding an aqueous solution of ammonium fluorosilicate. After the reaction is allowed to proceed, a zeolite having an increased overall silica to alumina mole ratio is produced. The magnitude of the increase is dependent at least in part on the amount of fluorosilicate solution contacted with the zeolite and on the reaction time allowed. Normally, a reaction time of between 10 and 24 hours is sufficient for equilibrium to be achieved.
- the resulting solid product which can be separated from the aqueous reaction medium by conventional filtration techniques, is a form of LZ-210 zeolite.
- this product may be subjected to a steam calcination by methods well known in the art.
- the product may be contacted with water vapor at a partial pressure of at least 1.4 kPa(a) (0.2 psi(a)) for a period of between 1/4 to 3 hours at a temperature between 482 0 C (900 0 F) and 816°C (1500 0 F) in order to provide greater crystalline stability.
- the product of the steam calcination may be subjected to an ammonium-exchange by methods well known in the art.
- the product may be slurried with water after which an ammonium salt is added to the slurry.
- the resulting mixture is typically heated for a period of hours, filtered, and washed with water.
- Methods of steaming and ammonium-exchanging LZ-210 zeolite are described in US 4,503,023, 4,735,928, and 5,275,720.
- the ammonium exchange is followed by the treatment with an aqueous solution of a fluorosilicate salt to increase SiZAl 2 ratio, enhancing the hydrothermal stability and lowering the propensity to form extra-framework aluminum.
- the final low pH, ammonium ion exchange of the LZ-210 zeolite which is preferred, can be carried out in the same manner as in the case of the initial ammonium exchange of the Y zeolite (and/or LZ-210 zeolite as discussed above) except that the pH of the exchange medium is lowered to below 4, preferably to below 3, at least during some portion of the ion-exchange procedure.
- the lowering of the pH is readily accomplished by the addition of an appropriate mineral or organic acid to the ammonium ion solution.
- Nitric acid is especially suitable for this purpose.
- acids which form insoluble aluminum salts are avoided.
- both the pH of the exchange medium, the quantity of exchange medium relative to the zeolite and the time of contact of the zeolite with the exchange medium are significant factors. It is found that so long as the exchange medium is at a pH below 4, sodium cations are exchanged for hydrogen cations in the zeolite and, in addition, at least some aluminum, predominately non-framework and some framework, is extracted.
- the efficiency of the process is improved, however, by acidifying the ion exchange medium using more acid than is required to lower the pH to just below 4.
- the more acidic the exchange medium is the greater the tendency to extract framework as well as non-framework aluminum from the zeolite.
- the extraction procedure is carried out to a degree sufficient to produce a zeolite product having a bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio ranging from 6.5 to 27.
- the bulk SiMl 2 molar ratio ranges from 6.5 to 23, or even more preferably from 6.5 to 20.
- Y-74 zeolite is a stabilized sodium Y zeolite with a bulk SiZAl 2 ratio of approximately 5.2, a unit cell size of approximately 24.53, and a sodium content of approximately 2.7 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- Y-74 zeolite is prepared from a sodium Y zeolite with a bulk Si/Al 2 ratio of approximately 4.9, a unit cell size of approximately 24.67, and a sodium content of approximately 9.4 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis that is ammonium exchanged to remove approximately 75% of the Na and then steam de-aluminated at approximately 600 0 C (1 112°F) by generally following steps (1) and (2) of the procedure described in col. 4, line 47 to col. 5, line 2 of US 5,324,877.
- Y-74 zeolite is produced and was obtained from UOP LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois USA.
- the slurry was filtered and the filter cake was washed with an excessive amount of warm de-ionized water.
- NH 4 + ion exchange, filtering, and water wash steps were repeated two more times, and the resulting filter cake had a bulk SiZAl 2 ratio of 5.2, a sodium content of 0.13 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis, a unit cell size of the 24.572 A and an absolute intensity of 96 as determined X-ray diffraction.
- the resulting filter cake was dried to an appropriate moisture level, mixed with FINO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight AI 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate. The extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 0 C (1 1 12°F) for one hour in flowing air.
- This catalyst was representative of the existing art. This catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.494 A, an XRD absolute intensity of 61.1 , and 57.2 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite.
- Y-54 zeolite was ammonium exchanged and then treated with ammonium fluorosilicate according to the procedure described in US 4,503,023.
- Y-54 zeolite is a sodium Y zeolite with a bulk Si/ Al 2 ratio of approximately 4.9, a unit cell size of 24.67, and a sodium content of 9.4 wt% calculated as Na 2 O on a dry basis.
- Y-54 zeolite is produced and was obtained from UOP LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois USA.
- the resulting Y zeolite which had a bulk Si/Al 2 molar ratio of 6.5, was steamed at 600 0 C (1 112 0 F) with 100% steam for 1 hour, and then ammonium exchanged.
- the resulting filter cake was dried to an appropriate moisture level, mixed with HNO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight Al 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate.
- the extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 C (1 1 12 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- the resulting catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.426 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 81.6, and 63.2 % framework aluminum as a percentage of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite.
- a synthesized Y-54 zeolite was ammonium exchanged and then treated with ammonium fluorosilicate according to the procedure described in US 4,503,023.
- the resulting Y zeolite which had a bulk Si/ Al 2 molar ratio of 9.0 and was referred to as LZ-210(9), was steamed at 600 0 C (1 1 12 0 F) with 100% steam for 1 hour.
- LZ-210(9) and 672 g of H 2 O was first prepared.
- a NH 4 NO 3 solution made up of 212 g of H 2 O and 667 g of 50 wt% (NH 4 )NO 3 was then added to the steamed LZ-210(9) slurry.
- the resulting mixture was then raised to 85 0 C (185 0 F) and then mixed for 15 minutes.
- 5.7 g of 66 wt% HNO 3 were added, and the resulting mixture was maintained at 85 0 C (185 0 F) with continuous agitation for 60 minutes.
- the mixture was filtered and the cake was washed with 1000 ml of H 2 O, and then dried at 100 0 C (212 0 F) overnight.
- the zeolite powder was mixed with HN ⁇ 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight Al 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, moisture adjusted to give proper dough texture and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate.
- the extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 C (1 1 12 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- the resulting catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.430 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 78.4, 77.8 % framework aluminum and a BET surface area of 661 m 2 /g.
- a synthesized Y-54 zeolite was ammonium exchanged and then treated with ammonium fluorosilicate according to the procedure described in US 4,503,023.
- the resulting Y zeolite which had a bulk SiZAl 2 molar ratio of 9.0 and was referred to as LZ-210(9), was steamed at 600 0 C (1 1 12 ° F) with 100% steam for 1 hour.
- An amount of 256 g of the steamed LZ-210(9) was added to 1 140 g of 22 wt% NH 4 NO 3 .
- 368 g of 17 wt% HNO 3 was slowly added over a period of 30 minutes.
- the slurry was then heated up to 8O 0 C (176 F) and held at 8O 0 C (176 F) for 90 minutes.
- the slurry was quenched with 1246 g Of H 2 O, filtered, washed with 1 140 g of a 22 wt% NH 4 NO 3 , washed with 1000 ml Of H 2 O and oven dried at 100 0 C (212 F) overnight.
- the resulting zeolite had a bulk 14.38 Si/Ali ratio and 0.047 wt% Na 2 O.
- the resulting zeolite powder was mixed with HNO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight Al 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, moisture adjusted to give proper dough texture and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate.
- the extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 C (1 112 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- the resulting catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.393 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 79.6, 81.8 % framework aluminum, and a BET surface area of 749 m 2 /g.
- a synthesized Y-54 zeolite was ammonium exchanged and then treated with ammonium fluorosilicate according to the procedure described in US 4,503,023.
- the resulting Y zeolite which had a bulk SiMl 2 molar ratio of 12 and was referred to as LZ-210(12), was steamed at 600 0 C (1 1 12 ° F) with 100% steam for 1 hour.
- a slurry made up of 231 g of the steamed LZ-210(12) and 668 g of H 2 O was first prepared.
- a NH 4 NO 3 solution made up of 212 g of H 2 O and 667 g of 50 wt% (NH 4 )NO 3 was then added to the steamed LZ-210(12) slurry.
- the resulting mixture was then raised to 85 0 C (185 F) and then mixed for 15 minutes.
- 33.4 g of 66 wt% HNO 3 were added, and the resulting mixture was maintained at 85 0 C
- the resulting zeolite had a 17.24 bulk Si/Al 2 ratio and 0.01 wt% Na 2 O.
- the resulting zeolite powder was mixed with HNC> 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight AI 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, moisture adjusted to give proper dough texture and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate. The extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 C (1 1 12 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- the resulting catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.391 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 81.2, 94.9 % framework aluminum and a BET surface area of 677 m ⁇ /g.
- the dried zeolite was mixed with HNO 3 -peptized Pural SB alumina to give a mixture of 80 parts by weight of zeolite and 20 parts by weight AI 2 O 3 binder on a dry basis, moisture adjusted to give appropriate dough texture and then extruded into 1.59 mm (1/16 in) diameter cylindrical extrudate.
- the extrudate was dried and calcined at approximately 600 C (1 1 12 F) for one hour in flowing air.
- the resulting catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.431 A, an absolute XRD intensity of ' 77 '.3, 89.2 % framework aluminum and a BET surface area of 660 m ⁇ /g.
- Table 4 summarizes the properties of the catalysts prepared in Examples 1 1-16.
- the catalysts prepared in the Examples 1 1 and 14-16 were tested for transalkylation performance using a feed containing benzene and polyalkylated benzenes.
- the feed was prepared by blending polyalkylated benzenes obtained from a commercial transalkylation unit with benzene.
- the feed composition as measured by gas chromatography is summarized in
- Figures 6 and 7 show the test results for the catalysts prepared in Examples 1 1 and 14-16.
- the catalysts prepared in Examples 14-16 show higher activities (i.e., higher DIPB conversion at a given temperature) as compared to the curve 601 for Example 1 1.
- the catalysts prepared in Examples 14-16 also exhibit better product purities (i.e., lower NPB/cumene at a given DIPB conversion) than the curve 701 for the catalyst prepared in Example 1.
- the data for Example 16 indicates that the steaming and acid extraction steps are not required in the catalyst preparation, since good performance can be achieved even when both are omitted.
- Example 14 indicates that superior activity and comparable product purity can be achieved using a single-step post-steaming acid extraction, instead of the two-step acid extraction of Example 15, despite the acid extraction conditions being more severe.
- Example 16 A sample of the catalyst prepared in Example 16 was tested in the manner described in Example 17, as described previously. After testing, the spent catalyst was placed in a ceramic dish, which was placed in a muffle furnace. While flowing air was passed through the muffle furnace, the furnace temperature was raised from 70 0 C ( 158 0 F) to 550 0 C ( 1022 0 F) at a rate of 1 0 C (1.8 0 F) per minute, held at 550 0 C (1022 0 F) for 6 hours, and then cooled to 1 10 0 C (230 0 F). The regenerated catalyst had a unit cell size of 24.439 A, an absolute XRD intensity of 72.5, 92.6 % framework aluminum and a BET surface area of 660 rn ⁇ /g.
- Table 4 summarizes the properties of the regenerated catalyst. Following regeneration, the catalyst was again tested in the manner described in Example 17. The catalysts before and after regeneration had similar activities (i.e., DIPB conversion at a given temperature) and product purities (i.e., NPB/cumene at a given DIPB conversion) and therefore indicate good catalyst regenerability.
- Example 14 A sample of the catalyst prepared in Example 14 was tested in the manner described in Example 17, as described previously. After testing, the spent catalyst was regenerated in the manner described in Example 18. Following regeneration, the catalyst was again tested in the manner described in Example 17.
- FIGs 8 and 9 graphically illustrate the test results for the catalysts before regeneration (labeled “Example 14") and after regeneration (labeled “Example 19").
- the results indicate that the catalysts before and after regeneration had similar activities (i.e., DIPB conversion at a given temperature) and product purities (i.e., NPB/cumene at a given DIPB conversion) that were both better than the curves 601, 701 of Figures 8, 9 respectively for the
- Example 1 1 catalyst, and therefore indicate good catalyst regenerability.
- the disclosed catalyst may contain a metal hydrogenation catalytic component, such a component is not a requirement. Based on the weight of the catalyst, such a metal hydrogenation catalytic component may be present at a level of less than 0.2 wt% or less than 0.1 wt% calculated as the respective monoxide of the metal component, or the catalyst may be devoid of any metal hydrogenation catalytic component.
- the metal hydrogenation catalytic component can exist within the final catalyst composite as a compound such as an oxide, sulfide, halide and the like, or in the elemental metallic state.
- the term "metal hydrogenation catalytic component” is inclusive of these various compound forms of the metals.
- the catalytically active metal can be contained within the inner adsorption region, i.e., pore system, of the zeolite constituent, on the outer surface of the zeolite crystals or attached to or carried by a binder, diluent or other constituent, if such is employed.
- the metal can be imparted to the overall composition by any method which will result in the attainment of a highly dispersed state.
- the metal can be copper, silver, gold, titanium, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, manganese, zinc, vanadium, or any of the elements in IUPAC Groups 8-10 especially platinum, palladium, rhodium, cobalt, and nickel. Mixtures of metals may be employed.
- the finished catalyst compositions can contain the usual binder constituents in amounts which are in the range of from 10 to 95 wt%, preferably from 15 to 50 wt%.
- the binder is ordinarily an inorganic oxide or mixtures thereof. Both amorphous and crystalline can be employed.
- suitable binders are silica, alumina, silica-alumina, clays, zirconia, silica-zirconia and silica-boria.
- Alumina is a preferred binder material.
- the finished catalyst made of 80 wt% zeolite and 20 wt% alumina binder on a volatile-free basis, preferably has one, and more preferably both, of the following physical characteristics: (1) ' an absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) of preferably at least 50, more preferably at least 60; and (2) a framework aluminum of the modified Y zeolite of preferably at least 60 %, more preferably at least 70 %, of the aluminum of the modified Y zeolite.
- XRD X-ray diffraction
- the finished catalyst for cumene production has a product of the absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by XRD and the % framework aluminum of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite that is greater than 4200.
- the finished catalyst preferably has one, and more preferably both, of the following characteristics: (1) an absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) of preferably at least 65, more preferably at least 75; and (2) a framework aluminum of the modified Y zeolite of preferably at least 50 %, more preferably at least 60 %, of the aluminum of the modified Y zeolite.
- the finished catalyst for cumene production has a product of the absolute intensity of the modified Y zeolite as measured by XRD and the % framework aluminum of the aluminum in the modified Y zeolite that is greater than 4500.
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