Comparison and assessment of zeolite catalysts performance dimethyl ether and light olefins production through methanol: a review

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Kianfar
Keyword(s):  
Dimethyl Ether ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Zeolite Catalysts ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Light Olefins ◽  
Light Olefin ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Olefin Production

AbstractThe present review focuses on a comparison and assessment of zeolite catalyst performance of dimethyl ether and light olefin production through methanol. Dimethyl ether is a clean fuel which needs diverse processes to be produced. Methanol to dimethyl ether is a very novel process which offers considerable advantages versus additional processes for the production of dimethyl ether. The corresponding fixed-bed reactors compose the most important section of such a process. Production of dimethyl ether by the mentioned process is of high importance since it can be catalytically transferred to a substance with the value of propylene. Furthermore, in case of capability to transfer low-purity methanol into dimethyl ether, less expensive methanol can be consequently achieved with higher value added. In the petrochemical industry, light olefins, for example, ethylene and propylene, can be used as raw materials for the production of polyolefin. The present review aims to produce dimethyl ether in order to reach olefin substances, initially conducting a compressive assessment on production methods of olefin substances.

Efficient Production of Light Olefin Based on Methanol Dehydration: Simulation and Design Improvement

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Majid Abdoli ◽  
Mahsa Kianinia
Keyword(s):  
Dimethyl Ether ◽  
Flow Reactor ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Plug Flow ◽  
Light Olefins ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Actual Process ◽  
Light Olefin ◽  
Aspen Hysys ◽  
Improved Design

Background: Ethylene, propylene, and butylene as light olefins are the most important intermediates in the petrochemical industry worldwide. Methanol to olefins (MTO) process is a new technology based on catalytic cracking to produce ethylene and propylene from methanol. Aims and Objective: This study aims to simulate the process of producing ethylene from methanol by using Aspen HYSYS software from the initial design to the improved design. Methods: Ethylene is produced in a two-step reaction. In an equilibrium reactor, the methanol is converted to dimethyl ether by an equilibrium reaction. The conversion of the produced dimethyl ether to ethylene is done in a conversion reactor. Changes have been made to improve the conditions and get closer to the actual process design done in the industry. The plug flow reactor has been replaced by the equilibrium reactor, and the distillation column was employed to separate the dimethyl ether produced from the reactor. Result and Conclusion: The effect of the various parameters on the ethylene production was investigated. Eventually, ethylene is

Dimethyl Ether Conversion to Olefins over the SAPO-34/ZrO2 Catalysts: Effect of the ZrO2 Supporter

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 3681-3684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Ho Kim ◽  
Su Gyung Lee ◽  
Byoung Kwan Yoo ◽  
Han Sol Je ◽  
Chu Sik Park
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Dimethyl Ether ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Coke Deposition ◽  
Light Olefins ◽  
Similar Activity ◽  
Dimethyl Ether Conversion ◽  
Zro2 Catalyst ◽  
Catalyst Lifetime

A SAPO-34 catalyst is well known to be one of the best catalysts for DME to olefins (DTO) reaction. Main products of the reaction were light olefins such as ethylene, propylene and butenes. However, the main problem is rapid deactivation of the SAPO-34 catalyst due to coke deposition during DTO reaction. In this study, various SAPO-34/ZrO2 catalysts added with ZrO2 were prepared for improving the lifetime and their physicochemical properties have been characterized by XRD and SEM. The DTO reaction over various SAPO-34/ZrO2 catalysts was carried out using a fixed bed reactor. All SAPO-34/ZrO2 catalysts showed similar activity and selectivity in the DTO reaction. The SAPO-34(9wt%)/ZrO2 catalyst was showed the best performance for the catalyst lifetime.

Effect of magnesium on the catalytic properties of polymetallic zeolite catalysts for conversion of dimethyl ether to light olefins

2020 ◽  
Vol 298 ◽  
pp. 110087 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.V. Kolesnichenko ◽  
Е.N. Khivrich ◽  
T.K. Obukhova ◽  
Т.I. Batova ◽  
G.N. Bondarenko
Keyword(s):  
Dimethyl Ether ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Zeolite Catalysts ◽  
Light Olefins

Production of Light Olefins Through Catalytic Cracking of C5 Raffinate Over Surface-Modified ZSM-5 Catalyst

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 8311-8317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joongwon Lee ◽  
Seungwon Park ◽  
Ung Gi Hong ◽  
Jin Oh Jun ◽  
In Kyu Song
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Catalytic Cracking ◽  
Surface Acidity ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Light Olefins ◽  
Light Olefin ◽  
Olefin Production ◽  
Chemical Liquid Deposition ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Teos Content

Surface modification of phosphorous-containing porous ZSM-5 catalyst (P/C-ZSM5-Sil.(X)) was carried out by a chemical liquid deposition (CLD) method using tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as a silylation agent. Different amount of TEOS (X = 5, 10, 20, and 30 wt%) was introduced into P/C-ZSM5il.(X) catalysts for surface modification. The catalysts were used for the production of light olefins (ethylene and propylene) through catalytic cracking of C5 raffinate. It was found that external surface acidity of P/C-ZSM5-Sil.(X) catalysts significantly decreased with increasing TEOS content. In the catalytic reaction, both conversion of C5 raffinate and yield for light olefins showed volcano-shaped curves with respect to TEOS content. Among the catalysts tested, P/C-ZSM5- Sil.(20) catalyst exhibited the best catalytic performance in terms of conversion of C5 raffinate and yield for light olefins. Thus, an optimal TEOS content was required for CLD treatment to maximize light olefin production in the catalytic cracking of C5 raffinate over P/C-ZSM5-Sil.(X) catalysts.

scholarly journals Catalysts for the Conversion of CO2 to Low Molecular Weight Olefins—A Review

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 6952
Author(s):  
Barbara Pawelec ◽  
Rut Guil-López ◽  
Noelia Mota ◽  
Jose Fierro ◽  
Rufino Navarro Yerga
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Catalyst Design ◽  
Light Olefins ◽  
Petroleum Processing ◽  
Hydrogenation Of Co2 ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Olefin Production ◽  
Synthesis Of Nanomaterials ◽  
Reaction Routes

There is a large worldwide demand for light olefins (C2=–C4=), which are needed for the production of high value-added chemicals and plastics. Light olefins can be produced by petroleum processing, direct/indirect conversion of synthesis gas (CO + H2) and hydrogenation of CO2. Among these methods, catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 is the most recently studied because it could contribute to alleviating CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. However, due to thermodynamic reasons, the design of catalysts for the selective production of light olefins from CO2 presents different challenges. In this regard, the recent progress in the synthesis of nanomaterials with well-controlled morphologies and active phase dispersion has opened new perspectives for the production of light olefins. In this review, recent advances in catalyst design are presented, with emphasis on catalysts operating through the modified Fischer–Tropsch pathway. The advantages and disadvantages of olefin production from CO2 via CO or methanol-mediated reaction routes were analyzed, as well as the prospects for the design of a single catalyst for direct olefin production. Conclusions were drawn on the prospect of a new catalyst design for the production of light olefins from CO2.

scholarly journals Effect of ZSM-5 Acidity in Enhancement of Methanol-to-Olefins Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hambali H. U. ◽  
Jalil A. A. ◽  
Siang T. J. ◽  
Abdulrasheed A. A. ◽  
Fatah N. A. A. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Light Olefin ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Olefin Production ◽  
Catalytic Stability ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
Olefin Selectivity ◽  
Value Added Products ◽  
Mto Process

The skyrocketing demand for olefins especially propylene, have necessitated continuous efforts in finding alternate route for olefins production. Hence, methanol to olefins (MTO) was recognized as a feasible process since methanol could simply be mass produced from any gasifiable carbon-based feedstock, such as natural gas, coal, and biomass. Essentially, obtaining a more stable catalyst would improve economy of the MTO process. Acidity of catalyst has major influence in MTO, thus it is an indispensable parameter for conversion of methanol into value-added products. The present paper discusses the reactions involved in MTO process and the effect of acidity in enhancement of light olefin selectivity and catalytic stability. The paper also captured perspectives of crucial research and future direction for catalysts development and technologies that can potentiallly boost olefin production and make it competitive with the conventional olefin production processes.

scholarly journals The Synthesis of YNU-5 Zeolite and Its Application to the Catalysis in the Dimethyl Ether-to-Olefin Reaction

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Liu ◽  
Yuka Yoshida ◽  
Naoto Nakazawa ◽  
Satoshi Inagaki ◽  
Yoshihiro Kubota
Keyword(s):  
Dimethyl Ether ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Impurity Phase ◽  
Zeolite Catalysts ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Product Distributions ◽  
Specific Impurity ◽  
Downflow Reactor ◽  
Slight Amount

During prior investigations of the synthesis of the novel zeolite YNU-5 (YFI), it was found that a very slight amount of an impurity phase contaminated the desired zeolitic phase. This impurity was very often ZSM-5 (MFI). The phase composition was determined to be sensitive to the water in the synthesis mixture, and it was possible to obtain a pure phase and also to intentionally generate a specific impurity phase. In the present work, trials based on the dimethyl ether-to-olefin (DTO) reaction using a fixed-bed downflow reactor were performed to assess the effect of the purity of YNU-5 on its catalytic performance. Dealuminated pure YNU-5 exhibited rapid deactivation due to coking at time on stream (TOS) values exceeding 5 min. Surprisingly, this deactivation was greatly suppressed when the material contained a trace amount of ZSM-5 consisting of nano-sized particles. The formation of ZSM-5 nanoparticles evidently improved the performance of the catalytic system during the DTO reaction. The product distributions obtained from this reaction using highly dealuminated and very pure YNU-5 resembled those generated by 12-ring rather than 8-ring zeolite catalysts. The high selectivity for desirable C3 and C4 olefins during the DTO reaction over YNU-5 is beneficial.

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