The service life of MTBE catalysts is too short
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The service life of the MTBE catalyst is too short; the possible reason is an excessive level of alkaline substances in the feedstock tetrahydrocarbon. I would like to ask the experts how this problem can be solved
Just add a static mixer, wash it with water, and let it settle:)
C4 is washed with demineralized water to remove alkaline substances and metal cations. Re-set the aggregator and dehydrator
Identify the root cause – where it came from – and avoid treating symptoms without addressing the underlying issue.
Thank you very much. I also learned about washing with water – specifically, whether it should be injected directly into the pipeline or added through a tower. Does anyone use a similar process, and what are the results?
Also, the catalyst activity is declining rapidly now, and increases in temperature and pressure don’t have a significant effect; are there any other good ways to make adjustments? Preparing to change the dressing, but it’s a bit difficult to maintain it at the moment; the product contains methanol
Operating conditions also have a significant impact. So it’s necessary to find the cause
May I ask if you know where this kind of process is available?
For what reason are the raw materials brought in? It’s best to wash them first; using a large container helps with sedimentation