Essays about: "hydrocracking"

Found 2 essays containing the word hydrocracking.

1. 1. Noble metal catalysts for the hydrocracking of FT waxes

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

   Author : Rodrigo Suárez París; [2012]
   Keywords : Hydrocracking; Fischer-Tropsch; Hexadecane; Platinum; Palladium;

   Abstract : Bifunctional catalysts consisting of palladium or platinum and supported on amorphous silica-alumina were prepared and tested in the hydrocracking of n-hexadecane, which is considered to be representative of n-paraffins in hydrocracker feeds. In addition to the evaluation of the  physicochemical properties, a comprehensive study on catalyst activity and selectivity has been conducted, in the full range of conversions. READ MORE

3. 2. Noble Metal Catalysts for the Hydrocracking of Fischer-Tropsch waxes

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

   Author : Ibone Elorriaga de la Fuente; [2012]
   Keywords : hydrocracking; platinum; palladium; Fischer Tropsch; hexadecane;

   Abstract : Fischer-Tropsch synthesis enables the production of high quality diesel fuel from biomass derived synthesis gas. In order to increase the overall diesel yield, it is necessary to perform a subsequent hydrocracking of the long-chain linear paraffins. READ MORE