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Effect of catalyst pore and pellet sizes on deactivation in SRC oil hydrotreatment

Journal Article · · A.I.Ch.E. J.; (United States)
A reaction-deactivation model based on experimental observations was used to predict catalyst life for hydrotreating a solvent-refined coal oil. The model coordinates catalyst pore and pellet sizes to the quantity of carbonaceous material deposited. The results show that for a parallel fouling mechanism, a larger pore size and/or smaller pellet size catalyst tends to have a longer life as well as higher activity. The model also shows that deactivation due to coke deposition approaches a limit.
Research Organization:
School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
OSTI ID:
5916433
Journal Information:
A.I.Ch.E. J.; (United States), Journal Name: A.I.Ch.E. J.; (United States) Vol. 32:2; ISSN AICEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English