Abstract
The destruction of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) was studied using a Pt/Rh monolithic automotive catalyst. Inlet temperatures to the catalyst ranged from about 450 to about 775 K, and the amount of oxygen in the feed ranged from 0 to about 120% of stoichiometric. The presence of carbon dioxide, water and i-octane (2,2,4-trimethyl pentane) in the feed was also investigated. The decomposition of MTBE into methanol and i-butene (2-methyl-1-propene) was kinetically significant at these conditions. Both methanol and i-butene were present in the effluent from the catalyst at all operating conditions. Carbon dioxide and water had no significant effect on the kinetics of MTBE disappearance. The rate of MTBE destruction was faster than the oxidation of i-octane.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
