Reactor model and process design for the selective dehydrogenation of propane

J. H. Vleeming; F. P.M. Waterreus; H. M. Woerde; P. F. Van Den Oosterkamp; S. Kogan; O. Malinovski; M. Herskowitz

Reactor model and process design for the selective dehydrogenation of propane

J. H. Vleeming, F. P.M. Waterreus, H. M. Woerde, P. F. Van Den Oosterkamp, S. Kogan, O. Malinovski, M. Herskowitz

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Abstract

A reactor design for the selective dehydrogenation of propane was presented. The reactor design comprises reformer-type reactor modules with lanes of tubular reactors and burners. The tubular reactors contained a proprietary catalyst system and operated with a propane/steam feed. The process was characterized by a high selectivity and once-through yield and long on-stream times. A simulation model, consisting of a Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic reactor model coupled with a CD model for the furnace, was used to optimize he reactor design. Economic evaluation showed a clear benefit, having $20-25/ton lower propylene production costs than for existing processes on a 150,000 ton/yr basis. The improved economics were basically due to the combination of both a highly selective and stable catalyst and an efficient reactor design.

Original language	English
Pages	848-858
Number of pages	11
State	Published - 1 Dec 1999
Event	Proceedings of the 11th AIChE Ethylene Producers Conference - Houston, TX, United States Duration: 15 Mar 1999 → 18 Mar 1999

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Conference	Proceedings of the 11th AIChE Ethylene Producers Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	Houston, TX
Period	15/03/99 → 18/03/99

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General Chemistry
General Chemical Engineering

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Reactor model and process design for the selective dehydrogenation of propane

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