A metathesis process was developed to efficiently convert low-value olefin streamsproduced as by-products in olefin production processes into higher value products (ethylene,propylene, and high molecular weight linear olefins). Pilot plant results indicated that a reactivedistillation process will produce high yields of the desired products while minimizing the processenergy input. Bench scale experiments were conducted to supplement the metathesis reactionknowledge base and to develop an optimum catalyst regeneration methodology. The resultsfrom both experimental units served as the framework for an AspenPlus? simulation.
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