Patent ID: 8648007
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B01B,B01D,B01F,B01J,C07C

Abstract:
1. A method of enhancing the activity of a dehydrogenation catalyst promoted with an alkali metal during a catalytic dehydrogenation reaction, comprising: forming a first solution by adding an alkali metal salt to steam utilizing an apparatus; the apparatus having a first conduit that transports a first stream of an alkali metal salt, the first conduit having at least one opening through which the first stream exits the first conduit; the apparatus having a second conduit in fluid communication with the first conduit, wherein the second conduit transports a second stream comprising steam, wherein as the first stream exits the first conduit it is dissipated into the second stream forming the first solution containing alkali metal salt of the first stream in solution with the steam of the second stream; the apparatus having a third conduit in fluid communication with the second conduit, wherein the third conduit transports the first solution, and is capable of being heated by a heat source; and bringing the first solution into contact with a dehydrogenation catalyst.