TITLE: Development of a selective ruthenium catalyst. Technical progress report, January 1, 1988--March 31, 1988.

AUTHOR: H. Abrevaya.

INST.  AUTHOR: UOP, Inc., Des Plaines, IL. Technical Center.

SPONSOR: Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

LANGUAGE: English

PUB.  TYPE: Technical Report

PUB.  COUNTRY: United States

SOURCE: Department of Energy [DE],  1988,  20p.

NTIS ORDER NO.: DE93003301INW

ABSTRACT:

A new ruthenium modifier has been identified which improves the catalyst's stability. The modified catalyst with 2.8% Ru achieved 80% conversion at 150 gas hourly space velocity and is expected to have at least 1 year catalyst life with no more tan 6.6% C(sub 1)(minus)C(sub 4) selectivity. Activity increase is identified to be the future catalyst developmental need. Work during the next quarter will focus on writing the final report for the program.

REPORT  NUMBER: DOE/PC/70023-T12

CONTRACT  NUMBER: AC22-84PC70023