Conversion of n-pentenes over H-ZSM-5

The skeletal isomerisation of I-pentene provides the feed stock 2-methyl-2-butene and 2-methyl-I-butene for the production of tertiary amyl methyl ether (TAME), an octane booster for petrol. Benzene, toluene, xylenes and ethylbenzene (BTX+EB) are good or even better octane boosters, although the use of benzene is limited due to its carcinogenic nature. From an industrial point of view, these compounds are therefore of importance. The conversion of I-pentene over H-ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst was studied in a fixed-bed micro reactor.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Chemical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Cowley, Michele

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Möller, Klaus

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5370

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5370