Efficiency Improvement of the Light Gasoline Fractions Isomerization by Mathematical Modeling

Efficiency Improvement of the Light Gasoline Fractions Isomerization by Mathematical Modeling

Type	Journal Article
Author	V. A. Chuzlov
Author	E. D. Ivanchina
URL	Free Full Text Source:  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877705815015805
Series	Oil and gas engineering (OGE-2015) Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, 25-30 April 2015
Volume	113
Pages	131-137
Publication	Procedia Engineering
Date	2015
Abstract	Optimization and forecasting of light gasoline fractions isomerization is a complex technological issue, as it includes a variety of factors and independent parameters. The most effective solution is to use the mathematical modeling method of physical and chemical laws of the process. In this paper, authors propose a method of intensification of the combined fractionation and isomerization processes of pentane-hexane fraction with the aim to improve the service durability of the catalyst SI-2 on the L-35-11 / 300 production unit. The developed complex mathematical model takes into account the influence of the feedstock composition, allows for assessment of the catalyst current activity and it is also a powerful optimization tool. According to the survey results the optimizing the feedstock composition will increase the octane number of the isomerate at 1.6-2.2 points.