Growth of Hierarchically Structured High-Surface Area Alumina on FeCralloy® Rods

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2014.06.007

Abstract

Abstract: The formation of metastable alumina phases due to the oxidation of commercial FeCralloy® rods (0.5 mm thickness) at various temperatures and time periods has been examined. This structured layer acts as an anchor to bind additional coatings of alumina via wash-coat techniques, thereby improving the layer thickness and increasing adhesion of the catalytic surface. Optimisation of the layer thickness and catalytic properties were conducted, using a range of analytical systems [scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD)]. The modified FeCralloy® rodswere tested in a fixed bed reactor rig to assess the impact on yield for the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane.

Key words: Foil, &, gamma, -Alumina, Catalytic support, Packed bed reactor, Metal support

摘要： The formation of metastable alumina phases due to the oxidation of commercial FeCralloy® rods (0.5 mm thickness) at various temperatures and time periods has been examined. This structured layer acts as an anchor to bind additional coatings of alumina via wash-coat techniques, thereby improving the layer thickness and increasing adhesion of the catalytic surface. Optimisation of the layer thickness and catalytic properties were conducted, using a range of analytical systems [scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD)]. The modified FeCralloy® rodswere tested in a fixed bed reactor rig to assess the impact on yield for the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane.

关键词: Foil, &, gamma, -Alumina, Catalytic support, Packed bed reactor, Metal support

Chandni Rallan, Arthur Garforth. Growth of Hierarchically Structured High-Surface Area Alumina on FeCralloy® Rods[J]. Chin.J.Chem.Eng., 2014, 22(8): 861-868.

Chandni Rallan, Arthur Garforth. Growth of Hierarchically Structured High-Surface Area Alumina on FeCralloy® Rods[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2014, 22(8): 861-868.

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