Processing light naphtha. the last virgin

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · 45th API Refining Dep. Midyear Meet. Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6227593

Symoniak, M F

Methods for improving the octane number of light straight-run naphtha, necessitated by the lead phase-down, involve either the conversion of straight-chain molecules to their higher octane branched isomers or their removal from the stream. Isomerization can be achieved by Shell Research B.V.'s Hysomer process which is a once-through process that can be adapted to an existing idle hydrotreater, catalytic reformer, or other hydrotreating unit, and which yields a 79-82 clear research octane at a C/sub 5/+ liquid yield of 97-98%, dependent on feedstock type; or by Union Carbide Corp.'s TIP (Total Isomerization Process), which yields an 88-92 clear Research octane at a C/sub 5/+ liquid yield of 95-97%. Normal paraffins can be removed by Union Carbide Corp.'s IsoSiv process, which can increase the octane of the C/sub 5/-C/sub 8/ stream by 15 numbers and yields normal paraffins for petrochemical feedstocks. The technology, performance, operating experience, and costs of these processes are discussed in detail.

• Research Organization: Union Carbide Corp.
• OSTI ID: 6227593
• Report Number(s): CONF-8005115-
• Journal Information: 45th API Refining Dep. Midyear Meet. Prepr.; (United States), Vol. 9-80; Conference: 45. midyear refining meeting, Houston, TX, USA, 15 May 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
NAPHTHA
ISOMERIZATION
REFINING
COST
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
NUMERICAL DATA
OCTANE
REVIEWS
YIELDS
ALKANES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COAL TAR OILS
DATA
DISTILLATES
DOCUMENT TYPES
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
HYDROCARBONS
INFORMATION
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
PETROLEUM FRACTIONS
PROCESSING
020400* - Petroleum- Processing
010402 - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Purification & Upgrading