Composition‐performance Relationships in Catalysts Formulation for the Direct Conversion of Crude Oil to Chemicals. Issue 7 (4th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alabdullah, Mohammed; Shoinkhorova, Tuiana; Rodriguez‐Gomez, Alberto; Dikhtiarenko, Alla; Vittenet, Jullian; Ali, Ola S.; Morales‐Osorio, Isidoro; Xu, Wei; Gascon, Jorge
• Is Part Of: ChemCatChem. Volume 13:Issue 7(2021)
• Page Start: 1806
• Page End: 1813
• Publication Date: 2021-02-04
• Subjects: Cracking -- Crude oil -- FAU -- Olefins -- Zeolite; Catalysis -- Periodicals; 541.39505
• DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202001738
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1867-3880

Abstract

Abstract: Maximizing the production of petrochemicals from crude oil at the expense of fuels is among the most important targets for refiners. In this conversion, catalyst composition and formulation play a key role. Here we present a thorough study of the effect of formulated FCC catalyst composition on the one‐step cracking of Arabian light crude oil. Our results demonstrate that over a 35 wt. % yield to light olefins can be achieved on spray‐dried catalysts containing 1 : 1 mixtures of ZSM‐5 and FAU zeolites (alongside binder and clay). Coke deposition and catalyst deactivation can be correlated to the nature and content of each zeolite component. Abstract : The nature and content of each zeolite component matters : Catalysts formulation via spray drying system was used to investigate the compositions‐performance relationships in catalysts formulation for the light olefins (C2 ‐C4 ) and aromatics production from crude oil on the one‐step cracking. The investigation reveals that the structure of the clay matrix plays an essential role in catalytic activity, while an excellent ratio between the two zeolite components is crucial to maximizing catalytic performance.