Linear alpha olefin production using a tank growth reactor.

摘要

A method for preparing C4 to C10 alpha -olefins employing trialkyl aluminum compounds, in a growth zone having a recirculation rate through an external heat transfer zone such that the contents of the zone are recirculated in a period of time sufficient to remove the heat of the reaction using added lower alpha -olefins at 100-150 DEG C, 1.5-13.9 MPa, and 5-90 minute contact time followed by displacement with lower alpha -olefins in a static mixer zone to free the growth alpha -olefins and regenerate the trialkyl aluminum compounds. The growth alpha -olefins are separated with all of the lower alpha --olefins recycled to the growth and displacement steps.