Process for xylene isomerization and ethylbenzene conversion

Details Process for xylene isomerization and ethylbenzene conversion Process for xylene isomerization and ethylbenzene conversion

2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Dang, Thuan D (Department: 1764)

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Aromatic compound synthesis

By isomerization

C585S482000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10661985

ABSTRACT:
A process for the isomerization of xylenes and the conversion of ethylbenzene to benzene and ethane using a catalyst system comprising two catalysts. The first catalyst is unselectivated and comprises: (a) an intermediate pore size zeolite, e.g., ZSM-5; (b) at least one hydrogenation component to deethylate ethylbenzene, e.g. Group VIII and/or Group VIIIB metal; and (c) an amorphous binder, said first catalyst requiring at least 50 minutes to sorb 30% of the equilibrium capacity of ortho-xylene at 120° C. and at an ortho-xylene partial pressure of 4.5±0.8 mm of mercury. The second catalyst comprises an intermediate pore size zeolite, e.g., ZSM-5, and requires less than 50 minutes to sorb 30% of the equilibrium capacity of ortho-xylene at 120° C. and at an ortho-xylene partial pressure of 4.5±0.8 mm of mercury. The amount of first catalyst present in the catalyst system is a volume greater than 55 percent based on the sum of the volumes of the first catalyst and second catalyst.

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