Development of reforming zeolite catalyst

Abstract

There is studying of copper-containing zeolite catalyst, to develop a catalyst that does not contain precious metals, processes for obtaining high-octane motor fuel components. During the conversion of a model hydrocarbon (n-hexane) the activity of catalysts, prepared on the basis of zeolites brands CVM, CVK III-895, CVK III-889, ZSM-5 with different copper content, is tested. There is possibility of isomerization and aromatization of n-hexane, leading to the formation of high hydrocarbons in non-standard n-alkanes conversion conditions: without feeding hydrogen gas into the reaction medium, at atmospheric pressure on copper- containing high-silicon zeolites, while the industry process involve the platinum catalysts and high hydrogen pressure. Using the recommended conditions for hydrocarbon conversion should lead to lower cost of final product.