Optimization of vapor phase pyridine synthesis hindered by rapid catalyst deactivation

Kuppi Reddy Suresh Kumar Reddy, Sreedhar Inkollu, Raghavan Kondapuram Vijaya, Kulkarni Shivanand Janardan, Ramakrishna Machiraju

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    Abstract

    The synthesis of pyridine bases from acetaldehyde, formaldehyde and ammonia through aminocyclization continues to provide the best prospect for meeting growing demand. A proper selection of catalyst and standardization of process parameters are vital to achieve a market friendly product distribution and reactor operation. In this work, the major responsible factors for enhancing the activity and selectivity of HZS-5 catalysts have been identified and their individual and combined effects on aldehyde conversion, coke formation and selectivity to pyridine formation have been assessed. A priori assessment of catalyst time on stream behavior has been achieved by modeling the catalyst deactivation process.

    Original languageBritish English
    Pages (from-to)1-20
    Number of pages20
    JournalInternational Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering
    Volume6
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2020

    Keywords

    • Aminocyclization
    • Modeling catalyst decay
    • Process standardization
    • Pyridine synthesis
    • Zeolite catalysis

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