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Nitrogen base poisoning of NiMo liquefaction catalysts: a kinetic study

Conference · · Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5976845

A mechanistic model has been proposed to explain coking on hydrotreating catalysts from four process configurations of the Wilsonville, AL coal liquefaction pilot plant. This model, which utilizes reversible adsorption of nitrogen bases on acid sites, and irreversible poisoning of these sites by sodium, can explain all of the trends seen in the elemental compositions of the catalysts used in six pilot plant runs spanning four process configurations, two coals and two catalysts. In considering the proposed exchanges, the question of overall rate control must be addressed. A simple kinetic analysis is presented in an attempt to determine whether adsorption or desorption is controlling these exchanges.

Research Organization:
Kentucky Energy Cabinet Lab., Lexington (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FC22-85PC80009
OSTI ID:
5976845
Report Number(s):
CONF-8809273-
Journal Information:
Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States) Vol. 33:3; ISSN ACFPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English