High-throughput investigation of catalysts for JP-8 fuel cracking to liquefied petroleum gas
Bedenbaugh, JE; Kim, S; Sasmaz, E; Lauterbach, J
| HERO ID | 2900964 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 2013 |
| Title | High-throughput investigation of catalysts for JP-8 fuel cracking to liquefied petroleum gas |
| Authors | Bedenbaugh, JE; Kim, S; Sasmaz, E; Lauterbach, J |
| Journal | ACS Combinatorial Science |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Page Numbers | 491-497 |
| Abstract | Portable power technologies for military applications necessitate the production of fuels similar to LPG from existing feedstocks. Catalytic cracking of military jet fuel to form a mixture of C₂-C₄ hydrocarbons was investigated using high-throughput experimentation. Cracking experiments were performed in a gas-phase, 16-sample high-throughput reactor. Zeolite ZSM-5 catalysts with low Si/Al ratios (≤25) demonstrated the highest production of C₂-C₄ hydrocarbons at moderate reaction temperatures (623-823 K). ZSM-5 catalysts were optimized for JP-8 cracking activity to LPG through varying reaction temperature and framework Si/Al ratio. The reducing atmosphere required during catalytic cracking resulted in coking of the catalyst and a commensurate decrease in conversion rate. Rare earth metal promoters for ZSM-5 catalysts were screened to reduce coking deactivation rates, while noble metal promoters reduced onset temperatures for coke burnoff regeneration. |
| Doi | 10.1021/co400048t |
| Pmid | 23879196 |
| Wosid | WOS:000324284800007 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Journal: ACS combinatorial science ISSN: 2156-8944 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | high-throughput screening; JP-8; catalytic cracking; zeolite |