نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
This study employed HZSM5 nano zeolite from Zeochem to produce light aromatics from methanol. The influence of the Si content of the HZSM5 catalysts was investigated, and the HZSM5 catalyst with a Si/Al ratio of 50 was selected. The HZSM5 catalysts were characterized using porosimetry and determination of specific surface area, X-ray diffraction, and NH3 temperature-programmed desorption techniques. The central composite design method was employed to investigate the effects of the operating conditions, including furnace temperature, catalyst dosage, methanol, and nitrogen flow rates, on the methanol in the product and BTX production. The F-values were 1233.21 and 14971.77 for methanol in product and BTX production model; respectively. The p-values were less than 0.0001 for both models. Statistical analysis revealed that the nitrogen flow rate was the most significant factor affecting methanol in the product and BTX production. Furthermore, the interaction between these factors exerted a more substantial influence on methanol in the product and BTX production. The performance of the reactor in the optimized operating conditions causes maximum BTX yield and consequently more economic process.
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