Abstract: Disclosed are a bifunctional catalyst and a preparation method therefor, the bifunctional catalyst being suitable to produce high-value aromatic hydrocarbons by subjecting alkylaromatic hydrocarbons to a disproportionation/transalkylation/dealkylation reaction while suppressing aromatic loss or subjecting C8 aromatic hydrocarbons to an isomerization reaction while suppressing xylene loss.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses for producing a C8 aromatic isomer product are provided. The processes comprise introducing a raffinate product stream comprising C8 aromatic isomers to an isomerization unit to provide an isomerized stream. The isomerized stream is separated to provide a first stream comprising C8 naphthenes and C7 aromatic hydrocarbons and a second stream comprising C8 aromatic isomers. The first stream is passed to an extractive distillation column to provide a recycle feedstream comprising the C8 naphthenes and an extract stream comprising the C7 aromatic hydrocarbons. The recycle feedstream is passed to the isomerization unit.

Abstract: The subject invention comprises a hydrocarbon-conversion process using a zeolitic catalyst comprising very low concentrations of non-zeolitic material and featuring a gradient in crystallinity decreasing from the outer portion to the center and an intrusion pore volume of at least 0.6 cc/gram. The catalyst is particularly effective in a xylene-isomerization process comprising ethylbenzene conversion.

Abstract: The process concerns ethylbenzene conversion and xylene isomerization with a catalyst pretreated by sulfiding.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the isomerization of aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms per molecule in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one zeolite with structure type EUO, wherein said process is operated in the presence of water in the feed at the end of a catalyst activation period.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hydrocarbon-conversion process using an improved MgMxAPSO-31 molecular sieve which demonstrates a favorable combination of conversion and selectivity in aromatics conversion. The sieve comprises at least two divalent elements with narrow specific concentration limits in the framework structure having defined crystal characteristics. The element Mx may comprise one or more of manganese, cobalt, nickel, iron and zinc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst comprising metallic Pt and/or Pd supported on a binder-free zeolite for producing light aromatic hydrocarbons and light alkanes from hydrocarbonaceous feedstock, wherein the amount of metallic Pt and/or Pd is of 0.01-0.8 wt %, preferably 0.01-0.5 wt % on the basis of the total weight of the catalyst, and the binder-free zeolite is selected from the group consisting of mordenite, beta zeolite, Y zeolite, ZSM-5, ZSM-11 and composite or cocrystal zeolite thereof. The present invention also provides a process for producing light aromatic hydrocarbons and light alkanes from hydrocarbonaceous feedstock using said catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hydrocarbon-conversion process using an improved MgAPSO-31 molecular sieve which demonstrates a favorable combination of conversion and selectivity in aromatics conversion. The sieve has a specific combination of crystal configuration, being limited in diameter and length, specified crystallinity as measured by an X-Ray Diffraction Index (XRDI), and a narrow range of magnesium content.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene using a catalyst comprising a zeolite having specific particle-size characteristics, a platinum-group metal and a silica binder. A relatively minimal amount of hydrogen is supplied to the process on a once-through basis, resulting in low saturation of aromatics while achieving effective xylene isomerization with reduced processing costs.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing ethylbenzene into xylenes such as para-xylene using a zeolitic catalyst system based on low Si/Al2 MTW-type zeolite that preferably is substantially free of mordenite. The catalyst may be bimetallic where the two metals are platinum and tin.

Abstract: Xylene and ethylbenzene isomerization process is catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolites are active and selective in the isomerization of xylenes and ethylbenzene.

Abstract: A catalyst for the hydrogenation, hydroisomerisation, hydrocracking and/or hydrodesulfurisation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks, the catalyst consisting of a substantially binder free bead type support material obtained through a sol-gel method, and a catalytically active component selected from precious metals, the support comprising 5 to 50 wt. % of at least one molecular sieve material and 50 to 95 wt. % of silica-alumina.

Abstract: A xylene isomerization process includes introducing gas comprising hydrogen and a base to a reaction zone in which a catalyst comprising a Group VIII metal and a zeolite support resides. In one embodiment, the base may be formed in situ within the reaction zone from nitrogen and hydrogen that are introduced to the reaction zone. In another embodiment, the base is introduced directly to the reaction zone. The conditions in the reaction zone are effective to reduce the catalyst. A stream comprising C8 aromatics, e.g., xylenes and ethylbenzene may then be fed to the reaction zone containing the reduced catalyst. The reaction zone may be operated at conditions effective to isomerize the xylenes and hydrodealkylate the ethylbenzene. The xylene loss during the isomerization of the xylenes is lowered as a result of using the catalyst reduced in the presence of the gas comprising a base and hydrogen.

Abstract: Xylene and ethylbenzene isomerization process is catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolites are active and selective in the isomerization of xylenes and ethylbenzene.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene using a catalyst comprising a zeolite having specific particle-size characteristics, a platinum-group metal and a silica binder. A relatively minimal amount of hydrogen is supplied to the process on a once-through basis, resulting in low saturation of aromatics while achieving effective xylene isomerization with reduced processing costs.

Abstract: A catalyst is described which comprises at least one zeolite with structure type EUO, at least one zeolite having channels the opening to which is defined by a ring of 10 oxygen atoms (10 MR), at least one zeolite having channels the opening to which is defined by a ring of 12 oxygen atoms (12 MR) and at least one porous mineral matrix. Said catalyst optionally also contains at least one group VIII metal. The catalyst of the invention is used in a process for isomerizing a feed comprising aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be an ion-exchanged xylene isomerization catalyst. The ion-exchanged xylene isomerization catalyst can include: about 1-about 99%, by weight, of at least one of MFI, MEL, EUO, FER, MFS, MTT, MTW, TON, MOR, and FAU zeolite; about 1-about 99%, by weight, of a binder having an aluminum phosphate; and no more than about 350 ppm, by weight, of a noble metal based on the weight of the catalyst. Generally, the catalyst has a quotient of (CO area)/(weight % of the noble metal) of no more than about 0.10.

Abstract: A process is described for isomerising an aromatic cut containing at least one aromatic compound containing eight carbon atoms per molecule, comprising bringing said cut into contact with a catalyst containing a zeolite with structure type EUO, said catalyst having been prepared using a process comprising at least the following steps: i) synthesizing at least one zeolite with structure type EUO having an overall Si/Al atomic ratio in the range 5 to 45; ii) dealuminating the zeolite obtained at the end of said step i) using at least one treatment with an aqueous solution of a mineral acid or an organic acid, such that at least 10% by weight of the aluminium atoms are extracted from said zeolite from said step i); iii) forming said dealuminated zeolite with a matrix; iv) depositing at least one metal from group VIII of the periodic table of the elements, the order of carrying out said steps iii) and iv) being inconsequential following on from said step ii).

Abstract: A process for isomerizing a feed comprising at least one aromatic compound containing eight carbon atoms per molecule is carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising at least one modified zeolite with structure type EUO, at least one binder and at least one metal from group VIII of the periodic table, said catalyst having been prepared using a process which comprises the following in succession: a) a step for treatment of a zeolite with structure type EUO in the presence of at least one molecular compound containing at least one silicon atom, during which said compound, with a diameter greater than the maximum pore opening diameter in said zeolite, is deposited in the gas phase on the outer surface of said zeolite; b) at least one heat treatment step; c) forming said zeolite with a binder; d) at least one step for introducing at least one metal from group VIII of the periodic table onto a support based on said modified and formed zeolite.

Abstract: A catalyst is described comprising at least one zeolite with structure type EUO, at least one zeolite with structure type NES, at least one metal selected from metals from groups IIIA, VIIB, VIIB and VIII and at least one porous mineral matrix. The catalyst of the invention is used in a process for isomerizing a feed comprising aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: A process for converting ethylbenzene, by which ethylbenzene in a feedstock containing C8 aromatic hydrocarbon is converted to benzene at a high degree of conversion is disclosed. The process for converting ethylbenzene includes bringing a C8 aromatic hydrocarbon mixed feedstocks containing ethylbenzene into contact with an acid type catalyst containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of the metals belonging to Group VII and Group VIII in the presence of H2 to convert ethylbenzene to benzene. The feedstock contains C9-C10 aromatic hydrocarbons including ethyltoluene, and the ethyltoluene is converted to toluene together with the conversion of ethylbenzene.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing alkyl aromatic hydrocarbons using a catalyst comprising a zeolite and a platinum group metal component is described. The zeolite comprises a new family of zeolites designated UZM-8HS which are derived from UZM-8 zeolites by treating the UZM-8 with a fluoro-silicate salt, an acid, etc. The UZM-8HS zeolites have unique x-ray diffraction patterns.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be an extruded C8 alkylaromatic isomerization catalyst. The extruded catalyst can include: about 2-about 20%, by weight, of an MTW zeolite; about 80-about 98%, by weight, of a binder including an alumina; about 0.01-about 2.00%, by weight, of a noble group metal calculated on an elemental basis; and about 100 ppm-less than about 1000 ppm, by weight, of at least one alkali metal calculated on an elemental basis. Generally, the weight percents of the MTW zeolite, the binder, the noble group metal, and the at least one alkali metal are based on a weight of the extruded catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a tungstated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a phosphorus component, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum. The catalyst has a structure other than a heteropoly anion structure.

Abstract: A process for isomerizing ethylbenzene into xylenes such as para-xylene using a zeolitic catalyst system based on low Si/Al2 MTW-type zeolite that preferably is substantially free of mordenite. The catalyst may be bimetallic where the two metals are platinum and tin.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of alkylaromatics in two sequential zones, the first zone operating in the absence of hydrogen using a platinum-free catalyst and the second zone using a catalyst comprising a molecular sieve and a platinum-group metal component to obtain an improved yield of para-xylene from the mixture relative to prior art processes.

Abstract: Catalysts comprise a combination of molecular sieve having a pore diameter of from about 4 to 8 angstroms and a catalytically-effective amount of molybdenum hydrogenation component and a sufficient amount of at least one platinum group metal hydrogenation component to enhance the isomerization activity of the catalyst.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising a combination of molecular sieve having a pore diameter of from about 4 to 8 angstroms and a catalytically-effective amount of molybdenum hydrogenation component in an amorphous aluminum phosphate binder provide processes for isomerizing xylene and dealkylating ethylbenzene in feed streams that exhibit stability, selectivity and low ring loss.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of alkylaromatics in two sequential zones, the first zone operating in the absence of hydrogen using a platinum-free catalyst and the second zone using a catalyst comprising a molecular sieve and a platinum-group metal component to obtain improved yield of para-xylene from the mixture relative to prior art processes.

Abstract: A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a sulfated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a first component of at least one lanthanide element or yttrium component, which is preferably ytterbium, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum.

Abstract: Reduced co-production of toluene and C9 and higher aromatics such as trimethylbenzene, methylethylbenzene, and diethylbenzene is achieved in processes for the isomerization of xylenes to close to equilibrium using a layered catalyst having a thin outer layer of molecular sieve and hydrogenation metal component on a core, wherein at least about 75 mass-% of the hydrogenation metal component is in the outer layer.

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.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a process to isomerize C10+ hydrocarbon feedstreams by contacting a C10+ hydrocarbon feedstream with a steamed catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a sulfated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a first component of at least one lanthanide element or yttrium component, which is preferably ytterbium, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum and a refractory-oxide binder having at least one platinum-group metal component dispersed thereon.

Abstract: A catalyst and process is disclosed to selectively upgrade a paraffinic feedstock to obtain an isoparaffin-rich product for blending into gasoline. The catalyst comprises a support of a sulfated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB (IUPAC 4) metal, a first component of at least one lanthanide element or yttrium component, which is preferably ytterbium, and at least one platinum-group metal component which is preferably platinum.

Abstract: A catalyst for the selective oxidation of hydrogen has been developed. It comprises an inert core such as cordierite and an outer layer comprising a lithium aluminate support. The support has dispersed thereon a platinum group metal and a promoter metal, e.g. platinum and tin respectively. This catalyst is particularly effective in the selective oxidation of hydrogen in a dehydrogenation process.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising an alumina carrier, a Group VIII noble metal, and a halogen compound wherein the catalyst composition has total pore volume of more than 0.48 ml/g and wherein at least 50% of this total pore volume resides in pores with a diameter smaller than 12 nm. This catalyst composition has a higher activity in isomerization reactions, per gram of catalyst and per gram of Group VIII noble metal, than prior art catalyst compositions.

Abstract: In a process for isomerizing a feed comprising ethylbenzene and a mixture of xylene isomers, the feed is first contacted under xylene isomerization conditions with a first catalyst composition to produce an intermediate product having a higher para-xylene concentration than the feed, and then the intermediate product is contacted under ethylbenzene isomerization conditions with a second catalyst composition. The second catalyst composition comprises a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component and a molecular sieve having 10-membered ring pores and is effective to selectively isomerize at least part of the ethylbenzene in the intermediate product to para-xylene and thereby produce a further product having a para-xylene concentration greater than the equilibrium concentration of para-xylene at said ethylbenzene isomerization conditions.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising at least one noble metal deposited on an acidic support, wherein the dispersion of the noble metal is less than 20%.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for pretreating a catalyst used in hydrocarbon conversion processes, comprising the following steps: a) pretreating a catalyst containing at least one zeolite with structure type EUO and at least one hydrodehydrogenating metal in the presence of a hydrocarbon feed, at a temperature such that a catalyst comprising carbon is obtained; b) then treating the hydrocarbon feed and the catalyst at a temperature which is lower than the temperature applied in step a). The invention also concerns an activated catalyst and its use in a process for isomerizing aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalyst for the hydrogenation, hydroisomerisation, hydrocracking and/or hydrodesulfurisation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks, said catalyst consisting of a substantially binder free bead type support material obtained through a sol-gel method, and a catalytically active component selected from precious metals, the support comprising 5 to 50 wt. % of at least one molecular sieve material and 50 to 95 wt. % of silica-alumina.

Abstract: A zeolite catalyst suitable for use in shape-selective hydrocarbon conversion processes. The catalyst is modified by incorporation therein of a hydrogenation-dehydrogenation functional metal, followed by gradient selectivation with an organosilicon compound under conversion conditions, wherein the gradient selectivation conditions are characterized by a progressive temperature gradient. The use of a progressive temperature gradient during the in situ selectivation procedure unexpectedly yields a catalyst in which the hydrogenation-dehydrogenation function is stabilized, thereby enabling long duration hydrocarbon conversion processes with low by-product make.

Abstract: A catalyst system suitable for the isomerization of a xylene and conversion of ethylbenzene in a feed containing xylene and ethylbenzene comprising a first catalyst having activity for the conversion of ethylbenzene, a second catalyst having hydrogenation activity and a third catalyst having activity for the isomerization of a xylene where the second catalyst is located in the system between the first and third catalysts relative to a flow of feed material through the catalyst system.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for ethylbenzene and xylene isomerization in a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene. By addition of trace quantities of water to the reaction zone, equivalent isomerization is effected at lower temperatures wherein benefits could be realized in reduced losses and improved catalyst life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isomerizing aromatic C8 cuts in the presence of a catalyst containing a mordenite which is slightly or not dealuminated and a binder. This mordenite is generally present at least in part in its acid form and its Si/Al atomic ratio is less than 20, preferably in the range 5 to 15, and more preferably in the range 5 to 10. The catalyst also contains at least one metal from group VIII of the periodic table, preferably selected from the group formed by palladium and platinum. Finally, the catalyst further contains at least one metal from group III of the periodic table, namely gallium, indium or thallium, preferably indium, and optionally at least one metal from group IV of the periodic table, namely germanium, tin or lead, preferably tin. The present invention also relates to the catalyst used in the isomerization process and to a process for its preparation.

Abstract: A process for the production of paraxilene comprises an adsorption stage (18) using toluene as a desorbent in a simulated moving bed of a feedstock previously depleted in ethylbenzene by distillation (3) or by adsortion, an isomerization stage (26) without hydrogen in liquid phase diluted with toluene from the raffinate produced, a distillation stage (27) of the raffinate that is isomerized to recover the toluene (29) that is recycled. The separated isomerate is introduced into a xylene distillation column (9). The separated ethylbenzene is isomerized separately in gas phase with hydrogen at higher temperature and is distilled (5, 2, 9) in the presence of a catalyst that comprises an EUO-structural-type zeolite, then recycled to adsorption stage (18).

Abstract: A method for producting a solid acid catalyst is provided which produces a shaped material of a solid acid catalyst containing a sulfureous component but have a high activity and having a practically sufficient handleability and mechanical strength involves the steps of (a) fabricating a support containing a portion of zirconia and/or hydrated zirconia and a portion of alumina and/or hydrated alumina and having a peak diameter in the range of 0.05 to 1 &mgr;m in a pore diameter distribution of 0.05 to 10 &mgr;m; and having a sulfuerous component supported on the support or (b) fabricating a support containing a portion of zirconia and/or hydrated zirconia and a portion of alumina and/or hydrated alumina and including pores having a pore diameter of not less than 0.05 &mgr;m and not more than 1 &mgr;m occupying a pore volume of 0.05 to 0.5 ml/g and pores having a pore diameter of about 1 &mgr;m and not more than 10 &mgr;m occupying a pore volume of below 0.

Abstract: A process for the production of paraxylene is described that comprises an adsorption stage (18) that uses toluene as a desorbent in a simulated moving bed of a feedstock whose ethylbenzene was separated by distillation (line 3) or by adsorption, an isomerization stage (26) without hydrogen in liquid phase that is diluted with toluene from the raffinate produced, a distillation stage (27) of the raffinate that is isomerized to recover the toluene (line 29) that is recycled. The separated isomerate is introduced into a xylene distillation column (9) then recycled, in adsorption. The separated ethylbenzene is isomerized separately in gas phase with hydrogen at higher temperature and is distilled (5, 2, 9) in the presence of a catalyst that comprises an EUO-structural-type zeolite, then recycled in adsorption column (18). The pure paraxylene is collected as extract (line 22) then optionally purified by crystallization (17).

Abstract: A process for isomerising xylene using a new family of related crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been developed. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rrp+Al(1−x)ExSiyOz where M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal such as lithium and strontium, R is a nitrogen containing organic cation such as tetramethyl-ammonium and E is a framework element such as gallium.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene using a catalyst comprising a zeolite, a platinum-group metal and a silica binder, resulting in a greater yield of para-xylene at favorable conditions compared to processes of the known art.