Alkylation of isobutane with light olefins: Yields of alkylates for different olefins
- Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (United States)
- STRATCO, Inc., Leawood, KS (United States)
For alkylation of isobutane with C{sub 3}-C{sub 5} olefins using sulfuric acid as the catalyst, the yields of alkylates with different olefins are compared as the operating conditions are changed. The results of recent pilot plant experiments with propylene, C{sub 4} olefins, and C{sub 5} olefins permit such comparisons. The yields expressed as weight of alkylate produced per 100 wt of olefin consumed varied from about 201:100 to 220:100. Weight ratios of the isobutane consumed per olefin consumed vary from about 101:100 to 120:100. differences of yield values are explained by the changes in the overall chemistry. The procedure employed to calculate yields with good accuracy is based on the analysis of the alkylate and the amount of conjunct polymers produced. Based on literature data, yields are also reported for alkylations using HF as the catalyst.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 142346
- Journal Information:
- Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 32, Issue 12; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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