BASF catalyst parameters

The semibatch model GASPP is consistent with most of the data published by Wisseroth on gas phase propylene polymerization. The data are too scattered to make quantitative statements about the model discrepancies. There are essentially three catalysts used in his tests. These BASF catalysts are characterized by the parameters listed in Table I. The high solubles for BASF are expected at 80 C and without modifiers in the recipe. The fact that the BASF catalyst parameters are so similar to those evaluated earlier in slurry systems lends credence to the kinetic model. 

BASF CATALYST PARAMETERS AT REFERENCE TEMPERATURE OF 80 C GAS PHASE PROPYLENE POLYMERIZATION... 

Table II summarizes the yields obtained from the CONGAS computer output variable study of the gas phase polymerization of propylene. The reactor is assumed to be a perfect backmix type. The base case for this comparison corresponds to the most active BASF TiC 3 operated at almost the same conditions used by Wisseroth, 80 C and 400 psig. Agitation speed is assumed to have no effect on yield provided there is sufficient mixing. The variable study is divided into two parts for discussion catalyst parameters and reactor conditions. The catalyst is characterized by kg , X, and d7. Percent solubles is not considered because there is presently so little kinetic data to describe this. The reactor conditions chosen for study are those that have some significant effect on the kinetics temperature, pressure, and gas composition.

Parameters for the Kinetic Model of Steam Reforming of Methanol on BASF K3-110, A Cu/Zn0/A12Q3 Catalyst. 

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