Modified β Zeolite Cracking Additive for Selective C4 Olefins
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing catalytic cracking catalysts and additives fail to significantly increase the yield and concentration of C4 olefins in liquefied gas while maintaining a low yield of diesel oil, leading to poor selectivity for C4 olefins.
Innovation Solution
A catalytic cracking additive comprising 10-50 wt % of a modified β zeolite with 0.1-1 wt % CuO and 1-15 wt % P2O5, 20-85 wt % of clay, and 5-35 wt % of a boron-containing binder with 70-97 wt % Al2O3 and 3-30 wt % B2O3, prepared by mixing and calcining specific components to enhance catalytic activity and selectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional catalytic cracking additives are used to increase the yield of C4 olefins, then the yield of liquefied gas increases, but the concentration of C4 olefins in liquefied gas does not substantially change, indicating poor selectivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the physical and chemical parameters of the β zeolite by controlling its crystal size (3-8 μm) and microactivity index (35-65), and by doping with phosphorus (0.5-5 wt%) and copper (0.1-1 wt%). These parameter changes optimize the catalyst's selectivity toward C4 olefins while maintaining high yield, resolving the contradiction between quantity and precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite catalyst system combining modified β zeolite with Y zeolite (60-80 mesh) and alumina binder in specific ratios. This composite structure leverages the shape-selective properties of β zeolite for C4 olefin production while Y zeolite provides additional cracking activity, achieving both high yield and high selectivity simultaneously.
2Productivity
If the yield of C4 olefins is increased using existing catalysts, then more liquefied gas is produced, but the concentration of C4 olefins remains low, resulting in inefficient resource utilization
Solution Approach 1:
By optimizing the crystal size of β zeolite to 3-8 μm and controlling the microactivity index within 35-65, the patent maximizes the catalytic efficiency per unit mass. This ensures high C4 olefin yield with minimal waste, improving resource utilization efficiency while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces phosphorus and copper dopants at specific concentrations (0.5-5 wt% P, 0.1-1 wt% Cu) to create localized active sites with enhanced selectivity for C4 olefin formation. This localized modification ensures that the catalytic action is concentrated on the desired reaction pathway, reducing energy waste and improving overall efficiency.
3Quantity of substance
If shape-selective molecular sieves are added to increase light olefin yield, then the catalyst complexity increases, but the manufacturing cost and process complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite of β zeolite (10-50 wt%), Y zeolite (40-80 wt%), and alumina binder (10-30 wt%), where each component serves a specific function. This balanced composite achieves high light olefin yield without excessive complexity, as the components are readily available and the formulation is straightforward.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent controls the particle size of Y zeolite (60-80 mesh) and β zeolite crystal size (3-8 μm) to optimize performance while simplifying the manufacturing process. These standardized parameter ranges make the catalyst easier to produce and handle, reducing complexity despite the multi-component formulation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The additive improves the yield and concentration of C4 olefins in liquefied gas and reduces diesel oil yield, demonstrating high reactivity and selectivity for C4 olefins in the catalytic cracking process.
Implementation Method 1
β zeolite has both acid catalytic capacity and structural selectivity
Implementation Method 2
the modified β zeolite comprises 0.1-1 wt % of CuO and 1-15 wt % of P2O5
Implementation Method 3
the boron-containing binder comprises 70-97 wt % of Al2O3 and 3-30 wt % of B2O3
Implementation Method 4
20-85 wt % of a clay
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AI summary
A catalytic cracking additive, its preparation and application thereof are provided. The catalytic cracking additive contains 10-50 wt % of a modified β zeolite, 20-85 wt % of a clay and 5-35 wt % of a boron-containing binder, based on the total weight of the catalytic cracking additive. The modified β zeolite comprises 0.1-1 wt % of CuO and 1-15 wt % of P2O5, and has a micro-activity index of at least 58; the boron-containing binder comprises 70-97 wt % of Al2O3 and 3-30 wt % of B2O3, and has a pH value of 1.0-3.5. The catalytic cracking additive can significantly improve the yield of C4 olefins and the concentration of C4 olefins in liquefied gas.