Zeolite-based separation and production of branched hydrocarbons

Doctoral thesis (2019)

Authors

A. Poursaeidesfahani Engineering Thermodynamics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Engineering Thermodynamics (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 A. Poursaeidesfahani
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https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:770acc49-69e0-448d-8869-9dd01aca7e19
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Process and Energy

Research Group

Engineering Thermodynamics

Abstract

Separation and selective production of branched paraffins are among the most important and still challenging processes in the oil and gas industry. Addition of branched hydrocarbons can increase the octane number of a fuel without causing additional environmental concerns. Conversion of linear hydrocarbons into branched ones also improves the performance of lubricants at low temperatures. Zeolites are commonly used for separation of branched hydrocarbons and selective conversion of linear long chain hydrocarbons into shorter branched ones...