2012 Spring Meeting & 8th Global Congress on Process Safety

(137a) Catalytic Strategies for Upgrading Pyrolysis Vapors

Authors

Shaolong Wan - Presenter, University of Oklahoma
Daniel Resasco - Presenter, University of Oklahoma
Lance Lobban - Presenter, University of Oklahoma
Xiaohan Zhang - Presenter, University of Oklahoma
R. G. Mallinson - Presenter, University of Oklahoma


Pyrolysis vapors are catalytically treated directly downstream in a coupled reactor.  Dual function metal/metaloxide catalysts are used to convert small oxygenates to larger carbon number molecules with less oxygen and, simultaneously, deoxygenate phenolics and transfer methoxy methyl to the ring.  The ultimate goal is to maximize liquid product (and carbon) yield while minimizing hydrogen requirements.