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Method for upgrading a Fischer--Tropsch light oil. [upgrading light oils]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5279029
The product of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis is separated to recover a C/sub 5/-400/sup 0/F liquid fraction which is thereafter hydrogenated in order to saturate diolefins and contacted with a ZSM-5 type zeolite under conditions of elevated temperature and pressure so as to obtain gasoline of a higher octane rating. The contact with the ZSM-5 zeolite is preferably in the presence of added hydrogen.
Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4052477
OSTI ID:
5279029
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English