Abstract: A multi-zone process for the conversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising cyclic compounds to produce aromatic compounds, and in particular xylene compounds. A naphtha boiling range stream having a boiling point range from about 71° C. (160° F.) to about 216° C. (420° F.) is reformed and/or transalkylated within reforming and transalkylation zones to produce an aromatics-rich high-octane stream containing xylene with increased xylene purity.

Abstract: A multi-zone process for the conversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising cyclic compounds to produce aromatic compounds, and in particular xylene compounds. A naphtha boiling range stream having a boiling point range from about 71° C. (160° F.) to about 216° C. (420° F.) is reformed and/or transalkylated within reforming and transalkylation zones to produce an aromatics-rich high-octane stream containing xylene with increased xylene purity.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for producing hydrogen peroxide on an as-needed basis is disclosed. An oxidizing agent is generated for reaction with water to generate hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A fuel cartridge for a fuel cell, and a fuel cell design is presented wherein the system allows the intermittent use of the fuel in the cartridge. The fuel cell and cartridge provide improved design characteristics that improve the portability of fuel cells for use in portable electronic devices.

Abstract: A fuel cartridge for a fuel cell, and a fuel cell design is presented wherein the system allows the intermittent use of the fuel in the cartridge.

Abstract: A fuel cartridge for a fuel cell, and a fuel cell design is presented wherein the system allows the intermittent use of the fuel in the cartridge. The fuel cell and cartridge provide improved design characteristics that improve the portability of fuel cells for use in portable electronic devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for contacting fluid with material includes a processing device having a feed port and an effluent port for passing fluid through a cartridge having an inlet and an outlet, a cartridge position controller for positioning the cartridge between and removing the cartridge from between the feed port and the effluent port, a first seal for sealing between the feed port and the cartridge inlet, and a second seal for sealing between the effluent port and the cartridge outlet. A method for processing material includes loading material into a cartridge having an inlet and an outlet, positioning the cartridge between a feed port and an effluent port, sealing between the feed port and the cartridge inlet and between the effluent port and the cartridge outlet, flowing fluid through the cartridge and releasing the cartridge from between the feed port and effluent port.

Abstract: An apparatus and process is disclosed for sanitizing air. The apparatus and process produce and use hydrogen peroxide to act upon pathogens in the air for the removal of the pathogens. In particular, the invention is for use in sanitizing recirculated air using water and power available at the site of the recirculated air, such as is found in an aircraft.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the generation of hydrogen peroxide. The device produces hydrogen peroxide on an as-needed basis through the use of electrolysis of water, wherein the hydrogen and oxygen are mixed in the electrolyzer, and the hydrogen and oxygen mixture in water are reacted in a reactor to produce hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the generation of hydrogen peroxide. The device produces hydrogen peroxide on an as-needed basis through the use of electrolysis of water, remixing hydrogen and oxygen in an appropriate ratio, and reacting the hydrogen and oxygen in water in a reactor.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for producing hydrogen peroxide on an as-needed basis is disclosed. An oxidizing agent is generated for reaction with water to generate hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A solid fuel for use in fuel cells is presented. The solid fuel includes solid oxygenates, and mixtures for generating a gaseous fuel from the solid fuel. The solid fuel can be contained in a cartridge and reacted with a liquid reactant for generating a gaseous fuel used in the fuel cell.