Which alkylation--HF or H2SO4

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6273141

Chapin, L E; Liolios, G C; Robertson, T M

This paper examines alkylation processes. Although sulfurc acid and hydrofluoric acid have competed for many years for choice as the preferred alkylation catalyst for converting light olefins to gasoline, produced alkylate is the pre-eminent blending component for unleaded gasoline. Refiners have recognized the importance of the process, as evidenced by current use, since alkylate constitutes a significant fraction of the total gasoline pool. A comparison of the two processes shows that neither has an absolute advantage over the other. Another design is described which can be made to maintain isobutane/olefin make-up ratio by selectively rejecting a small quantity of butylene with the alkylate and so avoid investment in somerization or polymerization.

• Research Organization: STRATCO Inc., Kansas City, MO
• OSTI ID: 6273141
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 64:9; ISSN HYPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALKYLATION
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CATALYTIC EFFECTS
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
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DECOMPOSITION
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HYDROCARBONS
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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INORGANIC ACIDS
LIQUID FUELS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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SITE SELECTION
SULFURIC ACID
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