A generalized kinetic model for the partial oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride under aerobic and anaerobic conditions

Jorge Gascon Sabate, R. Valenciano, C. Téllez, J. Herguido, M. Menéndez*

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Abstract

The kinetics of n-butane oxidation for the production of maleic anhydride (MA) over a commercial VPO catalyst has been investigated under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and at a temperature range of 400-435 {ring operator} C. A kinetic model that can be applied under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions is presented. The model considers three types of oxygen: adsorbed oxygen, surface lattice oxygen and sub-surface lattice oxygen. Both adsorbed and surface lattice oxygen are considered active for the production of maleic anhydride and COx.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6385-6394
Number of pages10
JournalCHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Volume61
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2006

Keywords

  • Kinetics
  • Maleic anhydride
  • Oxidation
  • Partial oxidation
  • VPO catalyst
  • n-butane

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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