Progress in Catalytic Pyrolysis of Oil Shale
Donghao Li, Haodan Pan, Xiaojing Di, Xiaoyang Liu, H.X. Hu
Abstract
This paper briefly describes the research status of oil shale pyrolysis technology and the main factors affecting oil shale pyrolysis, with emphasis on four kinds of commonly used catalysts: The effects of natural minerals, metal compounds, molecular sixes, and supported catalysts on the pyrolysis of oil shale were discussed. The changes of the pyrolysis mechanism and product composition of oil shale with the addition of different catalysts were discussed. Finally, the development direction of preparation of new catalysts was discussed, in order to provide a prospect for the development and utilization of unconventional and strategic alternative energy resources around the world.
Topics & Concepts
PyrolysisOil shaleCatalysisShale oilShale oil extractionShell in situ conversion processPetroleum engineeringEnvironmental scienceMaterials scienceChemical engineeringWaste managementChemistryGeologyOrganic chemistryEngineeringHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisPetroleum Processing and AnalysisCoal Properties and Utilization