However, despite a high initial activity, a low stability for this catalyst has been reported which was attributed to the reduction of Fe2O3 to Fe metal and coke formation [58].
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The profile of metals and coke depositions through the catalytic bed in fresh-basis was determined.
Rejuvenation involves the removal of both contaminant metals and coke to recover the activity of the spent catalyst used for the hydroprocessing of residual feeds.
After reduction, the stabilization by the presence of iron of highly dispersed Co metallic particles from the cation on position B over the corresponding oxides was evidenced, decreasing deactivation by avoiding the sintering of metals and coke formation on the surface of the catalysts.
(c) There is an increase in fouling species, such as metals and coke precursors.
In fact, the peptized pseudoboehmite usually has a highly porous structure, which provides the pores for the diffusion of hydrocarbons, facilitates the heat transfer in the catalyst particles and traps the pollutants, such as metals and coke [1].
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The relationship between Ca addition and the performance of catalyst in terms of the yield of hydrogen and catalyst deactivation (metal sintering and coke formation) was studied.
The study further indicated that emission rates of metals were dependent on the volatility of the metals, condition of coke ovens and rank of coal (Khare and Baruah 2011).
