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Control of catalytic hydrotreating selectivity with ammonia. [Quarterly] report, January 1, 1992--March 31, 1992

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10156757· OSTI ID:10156757
The hydrogenation of naphthalene in the presence of 0, 24, or 48 kPa of ammonia derived from propyl amine was studied during the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of dibenzofuran (DBF). A new sample of sulfided NiMo/Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} catalyst at 360{degrees}C, 6.9 MPa total H{sub 2} pressure in a vapor phase tubular reactor was used. As a base-line the HDO of DBF was also studied in the absence of both naphthalene and ammonia. Ammonia inhibited both the HDO of dibenzofuran and the hydrogenation of naphthalene. The addition of ammonia may not be suitable if a high conversion of HDO is desired. 12 figs.
Research Organization:
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-89PC89775
OSTI ID:
10156757
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/89775--8; ON: DE92016675
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English