Partial Oxidation of Butane Using Zeolite Supported Nibased Catalysts

In this research, partial oxidation of butane was carried out in a fluidized bed reactor and in various operation conditions. In this way, at first, this reaction was carried out homogenous at various temperatures and fuel to air ratios. Results showed that the conversion was enhanced at higher temperatures. However, rate of increase was low at temperatures higher than 650 °C. Furthermore, optimum ratio of fuel to air was determined 6:1. Also, partial oxidation of butane was carried out using various zeolite supported catalysts. Results indicated that Ni/Y catalyst was the most appropriate catalyst with conversion 89% and Hydrogen selectivity 68%. Finally, Cu was used as promoter which improved stability of catalyst.