Catalyst formulation comprising ceramic foam material
AssigneeUnited Refining Company
InventorJohn H. Moore
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Abstract
Provided is a catalyst formulation which exhibits extended catalyst life. The formulation comprises a mixture of a ceramic foam material uniformly interspersed between the solid catalyst particles, with the volume percent of ceramic material in the mixture preferably ranging from 20 to 60 volume %. The catalyst formulation is particularly applicable to solid catalyst particles comprised of a phosphoric acid impregnated substrate, and is particularly useful for processes such as catalytic hydrocarbon condensation processes.
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A catalyst formulation which comprises a ceramic foam material interspersed between solid catalyst particles.
A process of polymerizing hydrocarbons, which comprises passing a hydrocarbon feedstream through a catalyst bed comprised of a mixture of ceramic foam material interspersed between solid catalyst particles.
A polymerization reactor which contains a catalyst bed, wherein the catalyst bed contains a catalyst composition comprising a mixture of a ceramic foam material interspersed between solid catalyst particles.
A method of improving the life of a solid particulate catalyst, which comprises blending with the solid catalyst particles ceramic foam material so that the ceramic material is uniformly dispersed between the solid catalyst particles.
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