New high conversion etherification process tested and patented
Journal Article
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· Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)
OSTI ID:5574444
Phillips Petroleum Co. has developed and patented a high-conversion etherification process that, in extensive pilot-plant tests using commercial feedstocks, has converted more than 99% of isobutylene to MTBE and more than 90% of isoamylene to TAME. Phillips says the high conversion levels result from very specific unit configuration and process operating parameters which it developed as a result of pilot plant testing. Depending on the hydrocarbon fraction and alcohol used, the process can produce any of four ethers -- methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE), tertiary amyl methyl ether (TAME), or tertiary amyl ethyl ether (TAEE). Refiners can choose the ether that best utilizes their C[sub 4] and C[sub 5] feedstocks. The process is briefly described.
- OSTI ID:
- 5574444
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 91:52; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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