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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2010
Applicants:
Saleh Elomari, Fairfield, CA (US);
Thomas V. Harris, Benicia, CA (US);
Inventors:
Saleh Elomari, Fairfield, CA (US);
Thomas V. Harris, Benicia, CA (US);
Assignee:
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., San Ramon, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01J 20/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A process for regenerating a used acidic catalyst which has been deactivated by conjunct polymers by removing the conjunct polymers so as to increase the activity of the catalyst is disclosed. Methods for removing the conjunct polymers include addition of a basic reagent and alkylation. The methods are applicable to all acidic catalysts and are described with reference to certain ionic liquid catalysts.