Abstract: Di-substituted maleic anhydride compounds are disclosed of the structural formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and phenyl moieties, and R.sup.2 is a divalent aromatic moiety. Polyamide-imide polymers, polyimide polymers and vinyl copolymers derived therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a process for reducing the pour point of a hydrocarbon feedstock containing nitrogen- and sulfur-containing compounds. Specifically, the hydrocarbon feedstock is passed to an extraction zone wherein N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is used to extract a portion of the aromatic compounds. A portion of the extraction zone raffinate is then passed to a hydrotreating zone wherein a portion of the nitrogen and sulfur containing compounds are converted to hydrogen sulfide and ammonia. Subsequently, a portion of the hydrotreating zone effluent is then passed to a dewaxing zone and contacted with a shape selective molecular sieve containing dewaxing catalyst.

Abstract: A small amount of hydrogen sulfide, an olefin, a mercaptan, an epoxide, a phosphite or a phosphine are added to a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate salt to decrease the rate of color generation upon storage and/or exposure to heat.

Abstract: A method for treating plastic containers with a resin to improve barrier properties thereof including conditioning with an ionizing gas, dipping container in latex of barrier resin and drying container including removing drop from bottom thereof. Apparatus for carrying out the process is shown.

Abstract: Catalyst and process are disclosed for preparation of alpha, beta-unsaturated acids. Catalyst comprises a silica component and a Group IA alkali metal component which is present in an amount of from 200 to 15,000 parts per million, said silica component containing less than about 500 parts per million individually of aluminum, zirconium, titanium, iron and mixtures thereof. Process comprises reacting formaldehyde and a carboxylic acid of the formula RCH.sub.2 COOH wherein R is a member of the class consisting of -H, -alkyl, -aryl, -aralkyl, -cycloalkyl, and -alkylaryl radicals in the presence of said catalyst. Catalyst activity is maintained during process by addition of source of alkali metal component.

Abstract: The rate of evaporation of material from a laser-heated target is enhanced by coating the target with a layer of condensed substantially inert gas.

Abstract: A process for producing aromatic compound having at least one cyano group and one amide group or carboxyl group which process comprises subjecting aromatic polynitrile compound containing no carboxyl groups in a simple medium to the action of one or more microorganisms which have a nitrilase system capable of selectively hydrolyzing one cyano group of the polynitrile.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of crude terephthalic acid are purified to relatively low 4-carboxybenzaldehyde levels under hydrogenation conditions by using a layered catalyst bed. The aqueous terephthalic acid solution to be purified is first passed through a particulate primary catalyst layer constituted by palladium on active carbon and thereafter through a particulate secondary catalyst bed constituted by rhodium on active carbon.

Abstract: An improved method for producing purified terephthalic acid by catalytic hydrogenation is disclosed. Control of the reduction of colored compounds during the production of purified terephthalic acid is effected by modulating solution hydrogen concentration during hydrogenation.

Abstract: A plug valve which effects the immediate and intimate mixing of fluidizable cracking catalyst with a fluid hydrocarbon in a riser reactor. Specifically there is an elongated feed tube extending generally upwardly through the acess opening into the riser, anda plug valve having a generally upright tubular valve stem positioned concentrically and externally around a portion of the feed tube and a hollow plug secured to the valve stem which is engageable with said access opening, where the plug valve is movable in a reciprocating fashion from a closed position for blocking the access opening to an open position for permitting the flow of cracking catalyst through the access opening into the riser reactor.

Abstract: The recovery of an acetic acid product of low brominated organics content can be made from the liquid effluent from n-butane oxidation with oxygen gas in the presence of an acetic acid solution containing ion of bromine in combination with ions of cobalt or with ions of manganese and cobalt. Such recovery is made not by the use of a series of separate fractionation towers but rather by the use of a single fractionation tower having a top rectification zone, an intermediate stripping zone with a feed inlet at the top thereof and a bottom reboiler zone below the stripping zone wherein the acetic acid product is removed as a vapor product from said stripping zone below said feed inlet but above the reboiler zone.

Abstract: A system is provided in which particulates and sulfur oxides are simultaneously removed from flue gases in a granular bed filter with special sulfur oxide-capturing and particulate-removing material. The spent sulfur oxide-capturing and particulate-removing material can be regenerated in a lift pipe riser.

Abstract: There are disclosed a catalyst and a process for the hydrodenitrogenation of a hydrocarbon stream containing a substantial amount of nitrogen compounds, such as whole shale oil.The catalyst comprises a hydrogenation component comprising chromium, molybdenum, and at least one Group VIII metal deposed upon a porous alumina-silica support, the silica of said support being present in an amount within the range of about 10 wt % to about 50 wt %, based upon the weight of said support.The process comprises contacting the hydrocarbon stream under hydrodenitrogenation conditions and in the presence of hydrogen with the aforesaid catalyst.

Abstract: A process to decompose ozone comprises passing an ozone-containing gas with a catalyst comprised of an AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate catalyst.

Abstract: The method is particularly adapted for controlling the molecular weight of a product output from a polybutene reactor. The method includes the steps of: deriving from the operating parameter of a polybutene reactor system a formula which correlates molecular weight as determined by product viscosity or other parameters of the product output with operating variables such as temperature of the reactor and concentration of isobutylene in the reactor, which concentration can be controlled by the amount of catalyst, e.g.

Abstract: There is disclosed a catalyst, which catalyst comprises a hydrogenation component comprising chromium, molybdenum, and at least one metal of Group VIII, a crystalline molecular sieve zeolite, and a porous refractory inorganic oxide. Suitable molecular sieve zeolites are those having pore diameters of at least 5 .ANG. (0.5 nm) and containing exchangeable cations, for example, faujasite-type crystalline aluminosilicates, mordenite-type crystalline aluminosilicates, ZSM-type crystalline aluminosilicates, and AMS-type crystalline metallosilicates.There is also disclosed a process, which process comprises contacting a hydrocarbon stream containing a substantial amount of nitrogen under hydrotreating conditions and in the presence of hydrogen with the aforesaid catalyst.

Abstract: A crystalline polyamide which has improved tensile strength and which has a heat deflection temperature in excess of 240.degree. C. when filled is formed from dicarboxylic acid compounds comprising compounds of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid in a molar ratio of at least 80:20 to about 99:1 and diamines comprising hexamethylene diamine and trimethylhexamethylene diamine in a molar ratio of about 98:2 to about 60:40.

Abstract: A system is provided in which particulates, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides are simultaneously removed from flue gases in a granular bed filter and scrubber with a nitrogen oxide-capturing reducing agent and a bed of sulfur oxide-capturing and particulate-removing material. the spent sulfur oxide-capturing and particulate-removing material can be regenerated in a lift pipe riser.

Abstract: An environmentally safe protection device is provided to contain and store both fill hose spillage and underground tank overfill of gasoline and diesel fuel. The containment and protection device has a fill tube and an auxiliary vapor return tube to accommodate Stage I Vapor Recovery. The containment device also has a reservoir to contain overfill from the underground tank and spillage from the fill hose. A special valve assembly automatically drains motor fuel from the reservoir into the underground tank when the tank is at least partially empty and prevents upward passage of motor fuel and vapors into the reservoir when the tank is overfilled. A dual lid arrangement is provided to prevent water and debris from contaminating the fuel in the reservoir.

Abstract: A method and related system are disclosed for combining two fluids in correct proportions. The flow rates of the two fluids are measured and the volume proportion of the first fluid to the second fluid is determined from these measurements. The flow rate of the first fluid is then continuously adjusted to bring the proportion of the fluids to and be maintained at a predetermined value. In one embodiment of the present invention, the flow of an inert gas and the flow of a hydrocarbon gas are measured and adjusted prior to combining and injection into a wellbore. A microprocessor is utilized to calculate the proportion of the fluids from the measurements of flow and then to automatically change the position of the valve to adjust the flow rate of the inert gas.