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Catalytic cracking process

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5116115

A specific object of the invention is to provide a process for producing a cat cracked naphtha which can be subsequently hydrorefined without significant loss of octane number. The process comprises recracking a cracked naphtha feed containing about 60% olefins (usually 20% to 40%), over a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite catalyst to further crack the naphtha and to saturate at least 50% of the olefins, preferably 80% to 100% of the olefins. The cracked naphtha feed is contacted and reacted over the catalyst at temperatures ranging from 800/sup 0/ to 1100/sup 0/F, and at pressures of zero to 50 psig. The reaction should produce significant saturation of the olefins, and hydrodenitrogenation and hydrodesulfurization of the cat naphtha feed. The reaction product should be a low sulfur gasoline suitable for addition to a gasoline blending pool. 15 claims.

Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4172812
OSTI ID:
5116115
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English