Abstract: The invention relates to a process for ex-situ presulfurization of porous particles of a hydrocarbon hydroconversion catalyst that contains at least one metal or metal oxide, comprising bringing catalytic particles into contact with a presulfurizing agent that contains elementary sulfur and at least one organic liquid. It is characterized in that the process comprises preparing the presulfurizing agent in the form of an essentially homogeneous liquid and impregnating the catalyst particles with said liquid, with said elementary sulfur consequently being incorporated for the most part into the pores of the catalyst.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the regeneration of a used hydrocarbon treatment catalyst, preferably a reforming catalyst, containing at least one precious metal preferably platinum, optionally at least one additional metal selected from the group formed by metals from groups 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14 of the periodic classification of the elements and copper, optionally and preferably at least one halogen, preferably chlorine, and at least one porous support, preferably alumina, said process comprising at least one of the following two successive steps: at least one step (1) for the combustion of the coke present on said catalyst, carried out in the presence of an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature in the range of 300.degree. C. to 680.degree. C. for a time in the range 0.3 to 7 hours, at least one step (2) for oxyhalogenation, preferably oxychlorination, carried out in a controlled air atmosphere, at a temperature in the range 350.degree. C. to 550.degree. C., for a time in the range 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to belts used to protect drums formed by bags intended for transport of powders, granules or other powdery materials from tearing. The invention relates in particular to a belt designed to protect the drum formed by a bag intended for transporting materials placed in the body of said bag, to prevent it from tearing as a result of an external force, and being characterised in that it is cylindrical in shape, at least the top edge of its top and bottom edges being provided with an elastic band.

Abstract: A process is provided for starting a catalytic hydrocarbon conversion reaction or using a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst into which a sulfur agent has been incorporated. In an inert atmosphere, the sulfur-impregnated catalyst is treated with dilute hydrogen to prevent excessive temperatures during the exothermic transformation of oxides into sulfides of the active metals of the catalyst.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of solid particles having a substantially circular metal coil with at least two turns helically would around a vertical axis and a central shaft, a lateral pipe for introducing particles and a lateral pipe for drawing off particles, a low voltage current tapping point for heating a turn of the coil by Joule effect to 20.degree.-1000.degree. C., an assembly of two pipes with a lateral pipe for introducing a fluid and a lateral pipe for drawing off a fluid such that the fluid can flow through at least one turn of the coil and means for imparting vibrations to the shaft and coil to advance the particles.

Abstract: For the treatment of solid catalyst or adsorbent particles, particles are urged upwardly in at least one vibrating helical coil having at least two pitches or turns, the particles being subjected to a temperature profile on most of their path within the coil and being contacted with at least one fluid over at least part of their path. At least one pitch or turn of the coil is heated by the Joule effect at a temperature between 20.degree. and 1000.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for transport, storage, loading and unloading of catalyst or adsorbent particles utilizing a special container equipped with a fluid-tight valve and which can rock progressively by means of a reverse-lock, escapement-type ratchet.

Abstract: For the impregnation into the pores of a hydrocarbon treatment catalyst of a sulfurizing agent chosen from element sulfur and organic polysulfides with the aid of a solvent, the impregnation process totally or partially comprises a constituent of the olefin or olefin fraction type, e.g., of the vegetable oil type, or a similar constituent. The use of such a constituent makes it possible to significantly reduce the exothermal effect which occurs during presulfurization, compared with the exothermal effects obtained without using such a constituent.

Abstract: A solid mass for the recovery of mercury, comprising a solid mineral support or dispersant, essentially copper and sulphur at least partly in the form of copper sulfide is produced by the following stages:a) at least one copper compound other than a sulphide is incorporated into a solid mineral dispersant or carrier,b) the product obtained in stage (a) is calcined in order at least partly to convert the copper compound or compounds which it contains into copper oxide (CuO and/or Cu.sub.2 O),c) the product obtained in stage (b) or in stage (a) if there has not been a stage (b) is brought into contact with elementary sulphur,d) the product resulting from stage (c) referred to as the precursor, is subjected to a thermal treatment in a non-oxidizing atmosphere and accompanied by gas scavenging, to a temperature and for a sufficient time to allow the formation of sulphide of the metal(s) present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pretreatment of a petrochemical or refining catalyst containing at least one metal in metallic or metallic oxide form, deposited on a support.The catalyst is impreganted by a solution or a suspension containing on the one hand a specific sulphur agent, e.g., diethanol disulfide and on the other an organic reducing agent, e.g., formic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process making it possible when a refining catalyst is subject preferably in situ to the conventional activation reaction in the presence of hydrogen (generally at above 100.degree. C.) to carry out, as a result of the in situ presence of hydrogen, the sulphurization at the required stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric level of the active metal or metals in the composition of the catalyst. In the absence of hydrogen, the process consists of incorporating into the porosity of the new or regenerated catalyst at least one sulphurizing agent of general formula:R--S(n)--R'in which n is an integer from 3 to 20 and R represents an organic radical.The invention is characterized in that a critical elementary sulphur quantity is added to the sulphurizing agent.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for reducing a refining catalyst before it is put into use, the catalyst containing a support and an active phase based on at least one noble or non-noble metal of group VIII or of group Ib of the periodic classification of elements, consisting of:(a) impregnating the catalyst with an aqueous or organic solution of a reducing agent,(b) decomposing the reducing agent by heating with a catalyst, and(c) drying the catalyst thus obtained.The catalyst is used in selective hydrogention of a feed such as olefin, acetylenes, diolefins etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of reduction of a refining catalyst before its use, the catalyst containing a support and an active phase with a base of at least one noble or nonnoble metal of Group VIII or Group Ib of the periodic table, the process consisting in:a) impregnating the catalyst with an aqueous or organic solution of a reducing agent compound,b) breaking down the reducing agent compound by heating the catalyst;c) drying the catalyst thus obtained.The invention is characterized in that a halogen additive is added with the reducing agent.The catalyst thus treated is particularly suitable, for example, for selective hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for reducing a refining catalyst before it is put into use, the catalyst containing a support and an active phase based on at least one noble or non-noble metal of group VIII or of group Ib of the periodic classification of elements, consisting of:(a) impregnating the catalyst with an aqueous or organic solution of a reducing agent,(b) decomposing the reducing agent by heating with a catalyst, and(c) drying the catalyst thus obtained.

Abstract: Presulfurization of a catalyst used, e.g., for hydrocarbon conversion, wherein a polysulfide is employed as the sulfurization agent. In the first stage of the presulfurization, phosphorous, a halogen, or compounds thereof are introduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the separation of granulate materials, in extruded form of different lengths and of the same or different diameter. It is characterized by the use of a helicoidal vibrating elevator subjected to vibrations whose amplitude is chosen so as to cause on the threads of the spiral on the one hand the ascending flow of all the particles and on the other hand the recovery of the finest particles on the outer edge of the upper thread of the spiral and the largest particles on the inner edge of the upper thread of this spiral.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for sulfurizing a catalyst, particularly a refining catalyst comprising a carrier and active metal oxides.In a first step, a sulfur compound mainly consisting of organic polysulfide is introduced into the catalyst mass. A second step consists of first sulfurizing, in the absence of hydrogen, the active metal oxides at a temperature lower than 275.degree. C. and then activating the catalyst at a temperature higher than 275.degree. C.The present invention concerns a process for presulfurizing a hydrocarbon treatment catalyst and/or preconditioning a catalyst in view of subsequent presulfurization.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the transportation and heating of granulated materials, particularly of solid particles of catalyst used for hydrocarbon conversion which must be activated or regenerated. The process comprises moving a bed of catalyst particles on travelling bands or floor plates passing through an elongate chamber and eventually inclined to the axis. The bands are subjected to vibrations imparting to said bed an unidirectional motion, and said bed on said bands being exposed to heating by means of electromagnetic radiations of a wave length range from 0.38 .mu.m to 50 mm.

Abstract: Catalysts for the treatment of hydrocarbons are presulfurized or presulfided ex-situ, in the absence of hydrogen, by means of a polysulfide of the general formula R--S.sub.(n) --R' wherein n is an interger from 3 to 20 and R and R' are each an organic radical having from 1 to 150 carbon atoms, R' being optionally a hydrogen atom, the so-presulfurized or presulfided catalysts being subsequently activated with hydrogen during their use in the hydrotreatment process of a hydrocarbon charge, i.e. in-situ. An aldehyde or an alcohol or a ketone, an ether or an organic acid, may be added, as promoter, to the polysulfide.