Synthesis of linear alkylbenzene in a liquid–solid circulating fluidized bed reactor

Abstract

Abstract The alkylation reaction of benzene with 1‐dodecene was investigated in a liquid–solid circulating fluidized bed reactor (LSCFBR) using HY zeolite as catalyst. The conversion of 1‐dodecene, the apparent reaction rate constant, the activity of catalyst and the product distribution in the LSCFBR were analysed and compared with the values obtained using a stirred tank batch reactor (STBR).