Oxidation of ortho-xylene to phthalic anhydride using a fluidized bed catalysis

Author

Jyue-Sheng Wang

Abstract

"This investigation was conducted to study the vapor-phase oxidation of o-xylene to phthalic anhydride in a fluidized bed reactor. Parameters investigated during the study were temperature, molar ratio of air to o-xylene vapor, and space velocity. The catalyst used was vanadium pentoxide supported on a silica base and diluted with potassium sulfate. The studies were conducted on a laboratory scale"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Conrad, Frank H., 1902-1983

Committee Member(s)

Scofield, Gordon L., 1925-1986
Grice, Harvey H., 1912-1993
Nelson, John August

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1965

Pagination

vii, 78 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-42).

Rights

© 1965 Jyue-Sheng Wang, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Oxidizing agentsXylenePhthalic acidCatalysts

Thesis Number

T 1738

Print OCLC #

5967411

Electronic OCLC #

834525413

Recommended Citation

Wang, Jyue-Sheng, "Oxidation of ortho-xylene to phthalic anhydride using a fluidized bed catalysis" (1965). Masters Theses. 6970.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6970