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Title: Olefins from methanol by modified zeolites

Journal Article · · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6065377

Compares the effects of modified catalysts (ZSM-34 and ZSM-5 class zeolites) on methanol conversion to olefins (MTO) with regard to olefin selectivity and cost. Presents tables with prices of olefins in the US and Japan; comparison of methanol-cracking with naphtha cracking; methanol conversion data for Type-1, Type-II and reference catalysts; hydrocarbon distribution from MTO processes; and speculative economics for MTO processes of Concept-1 and 2. Diagrams the proposed MTO process scheme. Scanning electron micrographs of the zeolite catalysts are shown. Graphs indicate the change of ethylene prices in the US since 1978 and forecast ethylene prices in several countries. Concludes that the prices of ethylene for both MTO processes examined compare favorably with products of conventional processes.

Research Organization:
Kyoto University, Kyoto
OSTI ID:
6065377
Journal Information:
Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Vol. 61:11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English