Abstract
The selectivity of the by-products' formation for the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane (MCH) is studied under varying conditions of temperature, pressure, and feed composition. Benzene, cyclohexane, and ring-closed products (dimethylcyclopentanes and ethylcyclopentane) were found as the major by-products. The yield of these major by-products increased with an increase in the total pressure as well increased hydrogen concentration in the feed. Analyses of benzene and cyclohexane formation reveal cyclohexane is an intermediate in the formation of benzene.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2247-2257 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Petroleum Science and Technology |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 21 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- by-products formation
- disproportionation
- hydrodemethylation
- methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation
- selectivity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- Fuel Technology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology