Author: Intratec

Publisher: Intratec

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 102

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This report presents a cost analysis of Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO) production from ethylene. The process examined is similar to INEOS process. In this process, Linear Alpha Olefins ranging from C4 to C16 are generated. Ethylene oligomerization is carried out in a reaction with triethylaluminum (TEA) produced on site, increasing the chain of the alkyls bonded aluminum. After some purification steps, the reaction product is reacted once again with ethylene, in such a way that ethylene displaces the long chains bonded to aluminum, generating the target Linear Alpha Olefins and regenerating TEA in its original form. TEA is purified and recycled. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): (1) "Olefins, Higher", Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 5th edition (2) US Patent 4935569, issued to Ethyl Corporation in 1990 Keywords: Ethene, Ethylene Oligomerization, Two-Step Ziegler Process, Ethyl Corporation, BP Amoco, Albemarle Corporation, Triethylaluminum, TEA