Zeolite-Y-catalyzed scission of heavy gas oil into gasoline-range alkenes + branched alkanes at 500°C. Carbocation intermediates via β-scission. Coke on catalyst regenerated by air-burn (heat balance). Main modern gasoline source.
Zeolite-Y-catalyzed scission of heavy gas oil into gasoline-range alkenes + branched alkanes at 500°C. Carbocation intermediates via β-scission. Coke on catalyst regenerated by air-burn (heat balance). Main modern gasoline source.