Abstract: A method for purifying 1-hexene is disclosed. The method can include contacting a first stream containing 1-hexene and 2-ethyl-1-butene with an isomerization catalyst containing an comprising an alumina, silica-alumina, a zeolite, or an ion exchange resin, or any combinations thereof, under conditions sufficient to selectively isomerize at least a portion of 2-ethyl-1-butene into 3-methyl-2-pentene and form a second stream containing 1-hexene and 3-methyl-2-pentene, and separating the second stream into a third stream containing 1-hexene and a fourth stream containing 3-methyl-2-pentene.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing Linear Alpha Olefins are disclosed. The system includes two or more reaction units that are arranged in parallel. The system includes a cleaning unit configured to flush one or more of the reaction units that is off-stream while the remaining reaction units are on-stream for producing Linear Alpha Olefins.

Abstract: A method for preparing a homogenous catalyst for the production of linear alpha olefins includes: preparing a first pre-catalyst solution comprising a modifier and an organoaluminum compound in a first solvent wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is reacted and stored in a first vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution comprising a second solvent, a ligand, and a chromium containing compound, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; and after a period of time, adding the first pre-catalyst solution to a catalyst pre-formation unit; after the same period of time, adding the second pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit; forming a homogenous catalyst by mixing the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution; adding the homogeneous catalyst to a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel comprises an alpha olefin; and forming the linear alpha olefin

Abstract: A method for preparing a homogenous catalyst for use in preparing a linear alpha olefin includes: preparing a first pre-catalyst solution by mixing a chromium source and a ligand in a first solvent, wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is stored in a first vessel; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution by mixing an organoaluminum compound and a modifier in a second solvent, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel; and simultaneously feeding the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution directly into a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel includes a third solvent.

Abstract: A process of purifying acetic acid is provided. The process includes feeding a stream of acetic acid into a distillation column and distilling acetic acid in the presence of an oxidizing agent in the distillation column, to oxidize oxidizable impurities in the acetic acid, wherein the oxidizing agent is an oxidant capable of cleaving C?C bonds. The process further includes removing a distilled acetic acid stream from the distillation column. Further processes for purifying acetic acid and systems for purifying acetic acid are also provided.

Abstract: A process of purifying acetic acid is provided. The process includes feeding a feed stream comprising acetic acid into a bottom half of a distillation column and distilling the acetic acid in the presence of a homogeneous oxidizing agent in the distillation column, to oxidize oxidizable impurities in the acetic acid, wherein the homogeneous oxidizing agent is capable of cleaving C?C bonds. The process further includes removing a distilled acetic acid stream from the distillation column. Further processes for purifying acetic acid and systems for purifying acetic acid are also provided.

Abstract: A method of producing linear alpha olefins includes: preparing a solution A, comprising: introducing an organometallic compound and an organic ligand to a first vessel, wherein the first vessel is in fluid communication with a Schlenk line; and introducing a solvent to the first vessel via the Schlenk line; preparing a solution B separately from solution A, comprising: introducing an ammonium salt to a second vessel, wherein the second vessel is in fluid communication with a Schlenk line; and introducing an organoaluminum compound and a solvent to the second vessel via the Schlenk line; producing the linear alpha olefins by introducing solution A and solution B to an ethylene oligomerization reactor.

Abstract: A method for preparing a homogenous catalyst for use in preparing a linear alpha olefin includes: preparing a first pre-catalyst solution by mixing a chromium source and a ligand in a first solvent, wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is stored in a first vessel; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution by mixing an organoaluminum compound and a modifier in a second solvent, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel; and simultaneously feeding the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution directly into a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel includes a third solvent.

Abstract: A method for preparing a homogenous catalyst for the production of linear alpha olefins includes: preparing a first pre-catalyst solution comprising a modifier and an organoaluminum compound in a first solvent wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is reacted and stored in a first vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution comprising a second solvent, a ligand, and a chromium containing compound, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; and after a period of time, adding the first pre-catalyst solution to a catalyst pre-formation unit; after the same period of time, adding the second pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit; forming a homogenous catalyst by mixing the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution; adding the homogeneous catalyst to a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel comprises an alpha olefin; and forming the linear alpha olefin

Abstract: A process of purifying acetic acid is provided. The process includes feeding a stream of acetic acid into a distillation column and distilling acetic acid in the presence of an oxidizing agent in the distillation column, to oxidize oxidizable impurities in the acetic acid, wherein the oxidizing agent is an oxidant capable of cleaving C?C bonds. The process further includes removing a distilled acetic acid stream from the distillation column. Further processes for purifying acetic acid and systems for purifying acetic acid are also provided.