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Olefin oligomerization with surface modified zeolite catalyst
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1992-11-04
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Granted: 1994-02-08
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Expires: 2012-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A method for producing substantially linear hydrocarbons by oligomerizing a lower olefin at elevated temperature and pressure which comprises contacting the lower olefin under oligomerization/polymerization conditions with constrained intermediate pore siliceous acidic zeolite, e.g., ZSM-22, -23 or -35, having Broensted acid activity; wherein the zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions. The zeolite surface can be inactivated by contact with dicarboxylic acid, e.g., oxalic acid. The olefin oligomers may be used as alkylating agents to prepare biodegradable alkylbenzenes and alkylphenylsulfonates.
Inventors
- 👤 Minas R. Apelian
- 👤 James R. Boulton
- 👤 Anthony S. Fung
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-03 09:46
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J29/00; B01J29/04; B01J29/06; B01J29/70; B01J29/7034; B01J29/7046; C; C07; C07C; C07C2/00; C07C2/02; C07C2/04; C07C2/06; C07C2/08; C07C2/12; B01J2229/00; B01J2229/10; B01J2229/26; B01J2229/30; B01J2229/42; B01J29/65; C07C2529/00; C07C2529/04; C07C2529/06; C07C2529/65; C07C2529/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for producing substantially linear hydrocarbons by oligomerizing/polymerizing a lower olefin at elevated temperature and pressure which comprises contacting the lower olefin under oligomerization/polymerization conditions with a catalyst comprising a siliceous acidic zeolite having Bronsted acid activity, capable of sorbing 10 to 40 mg 3-methylpentane at 90° C., 90 torr, per g dry zeolite when in the hydrogen form, wherein said zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions by having been contacted with dicarboxylic acid under conditions sufficient to effect a reduction of at least 20% in surface acidity of the zeolite as determined by tri-tertiarybutylbenzene conversion without substantially reducing the overall activity of the zeolite as indicated by alpha value.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for producing substantially linear hydrocarbons by oligomerizing/polymerizing a lower olefin at elevated temperature and pressure which comprises contacting the lower olefin under oligomerization/polymerization conditions with a catalyst comprising a siliceous acidic zeolite having Bronsted acid activity, capable of sorbing 10 to 40 mg 3-methylpentane at 90° C., 90 torr, per g dry zeolite when in the hydrogen form, wherein said zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions by having been contacted with dicarboxylic acid under conditions sufficient to effect a reduction of at least 20% in surface acidity of the zeolite as determined by tri-tertiarybutylbenzene conversion without substantially reducing the overall activity of the zeolite as indicated by alpha value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said contacting of lower olefin is carried out at temperatures less than 260° C., weight hourly space velocities less than 1; and pressures of at least 2000 kPa.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said contacting of lower olefin is carried out at temperatures of 170° to 240° C., weight hourly space velocities of 0.05 to 0.40; and pressures of 5200 to 11000 kPa.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said contacting of lower olefin is carried out at temperatures of 190° to 220° C., weight hourly space velocities of 0.1 to 0.3; and pressures of 6200 to 7600 kPa.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said zeolite is selected from the group consisting of those having the framework structure of ZSM-22, ZSM-23, and ZSM-35.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said zeolite is ZSM-22.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said zeolite is ZSM-23.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said zeolite is ZSM-35.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said catalyst comprises 10 to 99 wt % of a refractory inorganic oxide binder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said catalyst comprises 20 to 70 wt % of a silica binder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said surface acidity is reduced by at least 50%.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said contacting with dicarboxylic acid results in less than about 10% loss of crystallinity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said dicarboxylic acid is contained in an aqueous dicarboxylic acid solution.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said dicarboxylic acid is in a concentration in the range of from about 0.01 to about 4M.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said dicarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of oxalic, malonic, succinic, glutaric, adipic, maleic, phthalic, isophthalic, terephthalic, fumaric, tartaric and mixtures thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said dicarboxylic acid is oxalic acid.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said contacting of lower olefin is for a time of at least about 10 minutes, at a temperature in the range of 15° C. to 93° C. (60° F. to 200° F.).
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said lower olefin comprises C 3 to C 6 olefin.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for producing substantially linear hydrocarbons by oligomerizing/polymerizing a lower olefin at elevated temperature and pressure which comprises contacting the lower olefin under oligomerization/polymerization conditions with acidic aluminosilicate ZSM-23 zeolite having Bronsted acid activity; wherein said zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions by contacting with oxalic acid under conditions sufficient to effect a reduction of at least in surface acidity of the zeolite as determined by tri-tertiarybutylbenzene conversion.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for producing substantially linear hydrocarbons by oligomerizing/polymerizing a lower olefin at elevated temperature and pressure which comprises contacting the lower olefin under oligomerization/polymerization conditions with acidic aluminosilicate ZSM-23 zeolite having Bronsted acid activity; wherein said zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions by contacting with oxalic acid under conditions sufficient to effect a reduction of at least in surface acidity of the zeolite as determined by tri-tertiarybutylbenzene conversion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
125 words
A multi-stage method for producing high viscosity index lubricating oils from lower olefin feed which comprises contacting the lower olefins in a primary reaction zone under conditions of elevated temperature and pressure with a siliceous acidic ZSM-23 zeolite having Bronsted acid activity; wherein said zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions by contacting with oxalic acid under conditions sufficient to effect a reduction of at least 20% in surface acidity of the zeolite as determined by tri-tertiarybutylbenzene conversion, to produce substantially linear C 10 + intermediate olefins; and contacting at least a portion of the primary stage effluent in a secondary reaction zone with an acid catalyst to effectively polymerize the C 10 + hydrocarbons.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
125 words
A multi-stage method for producing high viscosity index lubricating oils from lower olefin feed which comprises contacting the lower olefins in a primary reaction zone under conditions of elevated temperature and pressure with a siliceous acidic ZSM-23 zeolite having Bronsted acid activity; wherein said zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions by contacting with oxalic acid under conditions sufficient to effect a reduction of at least 20% in surface acidity of the zeolite as determined by tri-tertiarybutylbenzene conversion, to produce substantially linear C 10 + intermediate olefins; and contacting at least a portion of the primary stage effluent in a secondary reaction zone with an acid catalyst to effectively polymerize the C 10 + hydrocarbons.
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