Abstract

The effect of silica support on the V-Mg-O catalyst is studied for conducting the oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of propane on unsupported 30% V-Mg-O catalyst and the effect of silica support on the activity and selectivity of 30% V-Mg-O catalyst. Among the different loadings of support, the most selective catalyst is chosen for kinetic investigation using Genetic Algorithms. This also includes the effect of parameters like Propane to Oxygen ratio, Contact time and Temperature on the performance of catalysts. Later it is extended to other catalysts also. Modeling was done in the light of experimental data and the parameters in these models were estimated. The characterization of the catalysts was done to understand the behavior of the catalyst.

Recommended Citation

Kumar, B Ravi (2006) "Effect of Silica Support on V-Mg-O Catalysts during ODH of Propane: Experimental and Modeling using Genetic Algorithms," International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering: Vol. 4: A28.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijcre/vol4/A28