Abstract

The octane enhancement of light straight run naphtha is one of the significant solid acid catalyzed processes in the modern oil refineries due to limitations of benzene, aromatics, and olefin content in gasoline. This paper aims to examine the role of various catalysts that are being utilized for the isomerization of light naphtha with an ambition to give an insight into the reaction mechanism at the active catalyst sites, and the effect of various contaminants on catalyst activity. In addition, different technologies used for isomerization process are evaluated and compared by different process parameters.

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中文翻译：

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通过石脑油异构化改善汽油质量和辛烷值的新趋势：简短回顾

摘要

由于汽油中苯，芳烃和烯烃含量的限制，轻质直馏石脑油的辛烷值提高是现代炼油厂中重要的固体酸催化方法之一。本文旨在研究轻质石脑油异构化过程中所使用的各种催化剂的作用，以期深入了解活性催化剂位点的反应机理，以及各种污染物对催化剂活性的影响。另外，通过不同的工艺参数评估和比较了用于异构化工艺的不同技术。

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