Which catalyst is used in alkylation process?

The process combines an unsaturated light hydrocarbon (propylene, also known as propene, or butylenes, also known as butene) with isobutane to produce alkylate (al-kuh-leyt). Either sulfuric or hydrofluoric acid is used as the catalyst for the alkylation reaction.

Which reaction is suitable for alkylation unit?

The purpose of the unit is to react an olefin feed with isobutane in the reaction section in the presence of the HF acting as catalyst to produce alkylate. Prior to entering the reaction section, the olefin and isobutane feed are treated in a coalescer to remove water, sulfur and other contaminants.