Abstract: The invention relates to a molecular sieve catalyst composition, to a method of making or forming the molecular sieve catalyst composition, and to a conversion process using the catalyst composition. In particular, the invention is directed to making a formulated molecular sieve catalyst composition from a slurry of formulation composition of a synthesized molecular sieve that has not been fully dried, a binder and an optional matrix material. In a more preferred embodiment, the weight ratio of the binder to the molecular sieve and/or the solid content of the slurry is controlled to provide an improved attrition resistant catalyst composition, particularly useful in a conversion process for producing olefin(s), preferably ethylene and/or propylene, from a feedstock, preferably an oxygenate containing feedstock.

Abstract: Small particle size silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves are obtained by providing the source of the silicon in the form of a basic organic solution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling water and/or oxygenate concentrations of an olefin stream. The method includes contacting the olefin stream with a liquid absorbent. The liquid absorbent is selected from the group consisting of a polyol, amine, amide, nitrile, heterocyclic nitrogen containing compound, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for converting an oxygenate in a feedstock to olefins in an olefin-containing effluent. Heat is transferred from effluent to the feedstock. The effluent is then quenched to form a light product fraction and a heavy product fraction. The heavy product fraction is fractionated to form a plurality of fractionated steams, at least one of which is used to heat the feedstock.

Abstract: This invention is generally directed toward a supported catalyst system useful for polymerizing olefins. The method for supporting the catalyst of the invention provides for a supported metallocene catalyst formed by vacuum or pressurized impregnation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition of an activator, a catalyst compound and a support in a liquid. The catalyst composition of the invention is utilized as prepared, in the liquid, in a process for polymerizing olefin(s), preferably a slurry polymerization process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermally triggered compounds that when used with a polymerization catalyst in a polymerization process results in the controllable generation of one or more catalyst inhibitors that renders the polymerization catalyst substantially or completely inactive.

Abstract: A polymer produced by a polymerization process, in the gas or slurry phase, with a liquid carrier comprising an activator and a metal catalyst compound comprising a group 3 to 14 metal atom bound to at least one anionic leaving group and also bound to at least two group 15 atoms, at least one of which is also bound to a group 15 or 16 atom through another group which may be a C1 to C20 hydrocarbon group, a heteroatom containing group, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, phosphorus, or a halogen, wherein the group 15 or 16 atom may also be bound to nothing or a hydrogen, a group 14 atom containing group, a halogen, or a heteroatom containing group, and wherein each of the two group 15 atoms are also bound to a cyclic group and may optionally be bound to hydrogen, a halogen, a heteroatom or a hydrocarbyl group, or a heteroatom containing group.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of synthesizing a molecular sieve. In particular, the invention is directed to a method for synthesizing a molecular sieve, especially a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve, in the presence of a templating agent and a polymeric base. The invention is also directed to formulating the molecular sieve into a catalyst useful in a process for producing olefin(s), preferably ethylene and/or propylene, from a feedstock, preferably an oxygenate containing feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of carboxylate metal salt and a flow improver useful in combination with a polymerization catalyst to improve the flowability and bulk density of the catalyst. The invention also relates to a polymerization process using the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of rejuvenating molecular sieve and molecular sieve catalyst. The method includes freeze drying a molecular sieve having a methanol conversion ratio of less than 1, or a catalyst containing molecular sieve and a binder having a methanol conversion ratio of less than 1. The rejuvenated molecular sieve or catalyst is used to make an olefin product from an oxygenate. The olefin product containing ethylene and propylene can then be used to make polyethylene and polypropylene, respectively.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of synthesizing aluminophosphate or silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves and in particular to the synthesis of silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves using synthesis templates in combination with a source of fluoride comprising at least two fluoride substituents. The use of such fluorine containing compounds results in good quality low silica SAPO molecular sieves of CHA framework type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed catalyst system of a Group 15 containing metal catalyst compound, a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst compound, and a Lewis acid aluminum containing activator and to a supported version thereof and for their use in a process for polymerizing olefin(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition and a method for making the catalyst composition of a polymerization catalyst and a carbonyl compound. The invention is also directed to the use of the catalyst composition in the polymerization of olefin(s). In particular, the polymerization catalyst system is supported on a carrier. More particularly, the polymerization catalyst comprises a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition and a method for making the catalyst composition of a polymerization catalyst and a carboxylate metal salt. The invention is also directed to the use of the catalyst composition in the polymerization of olefin(s). In particular, the polymerization catalyst system is supported on a carrier. More particularly, the polymerization catalyst comprises a bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst system.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a metallocene-based, olefin polymerization catalyst system. The easily processible polymer product has a broad molecular weight distribution, a high molecular weight, and a narrow composition distribution. The catalyst system comprises a first component with a Group-4-6 metal bonded to cyclopentadienyl-containing rings having at least two substituents bonded to the rings in the same position; a second component comprising a Group-4-6 metal bonded to cyclopentadienyl-containing rings having at least two substituents bonded to the rings; and a third component comprising a Group-4-6 metal bonded to cyclopentadienyl-containing rings where one of the rings is substituted identically to the first component and another is substituted identically to the second component. When the substituents of the first and second components are the same, they are bonded to the first component rings at positions different from the bonding positions of the second component rings.

Abstract: This invention is generally directed toward a supported catalyst system useful for polymerizing olefins. The method for supporting the catalyst of the invention provides for a supported metallocene catalyst formed by vacuum or pressurized impregnation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter comprising the catalyst compound comprising a transition metal complexed with a facially coordinating tridentate bisamide ligand. The invention is also directed to a catalyst system or a supported catalyst system comprising this compound and an activator and to a process for using the catalyst system or supported catalyst system in a process for polymerizing olefin(s).

Abstract: This invention relates to an olefin polymerization catalyst composition comprising the product of the combination of an activator, an additive and a transition metal compound which is represented by the formula: ((Z)XAt(YJ))qMQn where M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Groups 3 to 13, lanthanide and actinide metals of the Periodic Table of Elements; Q is bonded to M and each Q is a monovalent, divalent or trivalent anion; X and Y are bonded to M; X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur and phosphorous; Y is contained in a heterocyclic ring J, where J comprises from 2 to 50 non-hydrogen atoms, Z is bonded to X, where Z comprises 1 to 50 non-hydrogen atoms; t is 0 to 1; when t is 1, A is abridging group joined to at least one of X, Y or J, q is 1 or2; n is the oxidation state of M minus q minus 1 if Q is a monovalent anion, n is (the oxidation state of M−q)/2 if Q is a bivalent anion, or n is (the oxidation state of M−q)/3 if Q is a

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefins comprising reacting olefins with a catalyst system comprising an activator, a metallocene and a second metal compound based on bidentate ligands containing heterocycle moieties.