Specific modification of acidity on USY for highly selective hydrocracking of light cycle oil to benzene, toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene
摘要
A series of catalysts were synthesized using USY zeolite modified with oxalic acid and ammonium fluorosilicate for light cycle oil (LCO) highly selective hydrocracking to benzene, toluene, xylene, and ethylbenzene (BTXE). The Ni-Mo/Y0.2–0.15 catalyst had the maximum LCO hydrogenation to BTXE yield (24.40 wt%) at oxalic acid and ammonium fluorosilicate concentration of 0.2 mol/L and 1.5 mol/L. Among them, the hydrolysis of ammonium fluorosilicate produces HF and Si(OH)4. Oxalic acid and HF may remove aluminum from molecular sieves, decrease acidity, and increase pore size. Si(OH)4 accesses the hydroxyl holes created by dealumination, delaying aluminum elimination while maintaining crystallinity and improving yield of BTXE. Nevertheless, excessive concentration of oxalic acid and ammonium fluorosilicate is harmful for the USY structure.