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Predicting Catalyst Extrudate Breakage Based on the Modulus of Rupture

Jean W. L. Beeckman¹, Natalie A. Fassbender¹, Theodore E. Datz¹, Majosefina Cunningham¹, Dana L. Mazzaro¹

¹Process Technology Department, Catalyst Technology Division, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Here we present a protocol to measure the modulus of rupture of an extruded catalyst and the breakage of said catalyst extrudates by collision against a surface or by compression in a fixed bed.