Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of inhibiting the formation of coke during the elevated temperature processing of hydrocarbons. The method generally comprises adding to the hydrocarbon an effective amount of an ammonium borate, particularly ammonium biborate and ammonium pentaborate. Preferably, the ammonium borates are in a glycollic solvent or water.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibition and scale control method and composition are disclosed. The method comprises, adding to a cooling water system, for which protection is desired, a water soluble zinc salt, a water soluble sulfonated styrene/maleic anhydride (SSMA) copolymer and an organo-phosphorus acid compound. A corrosion inhibitor compound such as a 1,2,3-triazole or thiazole compound may be added to afford additional protection. Molybdate salts may also be included as optional corrosion inhibitors. A cellulose gum material and/or water soluble acrylic acid polymer or copolymer may be conjointly used with the SSMA copolymer.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the trihalomethane contents for precursor thereof of influent water are disclosed. The methods comprise adding to the influent water powdered activated carbon and a water soluble or water dispersible cationic polymer. The polymers are chosen from: (a) polyquaternary ammonium polymers formed from reaction of a secondary amine with an epichlorohydrin or epoxide (b) cross-linked polyquaternary ammonium polymers formed from reaction of a secondary amine, epichlorohydrin or epoxide, and a third reactant selected from the group consisting of ammonia, primary amines, alkylenediamines and polyamines and (c) substantially linear high molecular weight polyquaternary ammonium polymers of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,288,770, such as polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride.

Abstract: A water soluble polymer composition is disclosed. The polymer has repeat units characterized by the structural formulae: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3); R.sub.2 is OH, OM, or NH.sub.2 ; M is a water soluble cation; R.sub.3 is a hydroxy substituted alkyl or alkylene radical having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms or a non-substituted alkyl or alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; X is an anionic radical; Z is H or hydrogens or a water soluble cation or cations which together counterbalance the valence of X, and a is 0 or 1. The copolymer is effective in inhibiting the precipitation of certain scale forming salts, and also acts to inhibit corrosion of metal parts in contact with water systems.

Abstract: A water soluble polymer composition is disclosed. The polymer has repeat units characterized by the structural formulae: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3); R.sub.2 is OH, OM, or NH.sub.2 ; M is a water soluble cation; R.sub.3 is a hydroxy substituted alkyl or alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a non-substituted alkyl or alkylene radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; X is an anionic radical; Z is H or hydrogens or a water soluble cation or cations which together counterbalance the valence of X, and a is 0 or 1. The copolymer is effective in inhibiting the precipitation of certain scale forming salts, and also acts to inhibit corrosion of metal parts in contact with water systems.

Abstract: Scale control polymers and methods of use are disclosed. The polymers are water soluble and are composed of repeat units formed from an .alpha., .beta.ethylenically unsaturated commpound, and repeat units formed from allyl alkylene phosphite ethers.

Abstract: Methods for chemically scavenging oxygen from an aqueous medium comprising the addition of linear, water soluble polyethyleneamines, such as tetraethylenepentamine and triethylenetetramine, as the sole oxygen scavenger, to the desired aqueous medium. Suitable environments for use of these amines comprise boiler feedwater and boiler steam condensate systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes and compositions for stabilized distillate fuel oils, such as straight-run diesel fuel, which comprise an effective stabilizing amount of (a) N-(2-aminoethyl)piperazine, (b) triethylenetetramine, and (c) N,N-diethylhydroxylamine.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes and compositions for color stabilized distillate fuel oils, such as straight-run diesel fuel, which comprises an effective color stabilizing amount of (a) triethylenetetramine and (b) N,N-diethylhydroxylamine, wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is at least about 1.5:3.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes and compositions for color stabilized distillate fuel oils, such as straight-run diesel fuel, which comprises an effective color stabilizing amount of (a) N-(2-aminoethyl)piperazine and (b) N,N-diethylhydroxylamine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a reaction product of an alkynediol and a polyalkylene polyamine to control corrosion of metallic surfaces in contact with a substantially anhydrous elevated temperature mixture of a hydrocarbon and propionic acid. The method is particularly useful in controlling the corrosion of overheads in a crude unit of a refinery where problems of this nature are prevalent.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of using tin to passivate cracking catalysts contaminated with vanadium. The improvement resides in the use of tin alone without the need for synergists such as antimony, phosphorus, and/or sulfur compounds.

Abstract: A method of controlling the fouling potential of mollusks in aqueous systems which comprises adding to the system an effective controlling amount of a nitrostyrene compound and an alkyl thiocyanate compound.

Abstract: A method for controlling the formation of fouling deposits in a petroleum hydrocarbon or a petrochemical during processing at elevated temperatures, comprising dispersing within said petroleum hydrocarbon or petrochemical an antifouling amount of a polyalkenylthiophosphonic acid or ester thereof.

Abstract: In a coal fired boiler of the type having a combustion zone in which said coal is fired, a convection zone located downstream from said combustion zone and having a plurality of heater tubes disposed therein adapted to heat water or steam disposed therein, and in which convection zone combustion residues emanating from said coal have a tendency to stick to or agglomerate upon said tubes, a method of decreasing said tendency to stick or agglomerate, comprising burning said coal in the presence of an additive consisting essentially of amorphous silica particles, substantially all of said particles being greater than about 30 microns in diameter.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for chemically scavenging oxygen from an aqueous medium are disclosed. Salicylaldehyde catalyzed by hydroquinone can be used as an oxygen scavenger in any aqueous medium, but is especially well adapted for use in boiler water systems.

Abstract: Paint spray booth detackifying and clarification compositions and methods are disclosed. The compositions are pumpable, hectorite clay containing slurries. In addition to hectorite, which has been proven as a most effective detackifying agent, the slurries include thinning agents such as water soluble aliphatic and/or alicyclic amines. Water conditioning agents, such as water soluble polyphosphates are also made part of the slurry formulation.

Abstract: To control the fouling potential of mollusks in aqueous systems, an effective amount for the purpose of an effective nitrostyrene compound is added to said systems.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion and controlling deposition in aqueous mediums, such as in cooling water systems, wherein iron containing well water is used as a water make-up source, is disclosed. The method comprises addition of certain water soluble acrylic acid type/allyl hydroxy propyl sulfonate ether copolymers to the desired aqueous medium.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for boronizing metal and in particular ferrous surfaces. It has been discovered that if hydrocarbons are processed in metallic equipment which have been previously boronized, that coke formation and deposition which is commonly experienced at high temperatures can be minimized if not totally eliminated. The compositions utilized for this purpose are comprised of boron or boron compounds contained in an organic solvent or carrier together with specific activating materials.