Abstract: A coke-deactivated noble metal-containing catalyst is sulfided with a sulfiding agent, e.g., H.sub.2 S in H.sub.2, then coke is burned from the sulfided catalyst by contacting the catalyst with oxygen, optionally in the presence of sulfur dioxide, and then the catalyst is reduced with a reducing agent, e.g., H.sub.2. The process permits burning off coke while avoiding excessive agglomeration of the noble metals on the catalyst.

Abstract: The useful life of a deactivated inorganic pillared clay catalyst or an inorganic pillared clay sorbent saturated with a steam-distillable organic sorbate is extended by adding a small amount of ammonia to the regeneration gas or to the regeneration steam.

Abstract: The viscosity index of synthetic lubricant stocks such as those produced by olefin oligomerization is increased by contacting such stocks with a solid acidic isomerization catalyst such as boron trifluoride at elevated temperatures, say above about 200.degree. C. The high viscosity index fractions of the resulting product may be sorbed by a shape-selective zeolite such as ZSM-5 and recovered to produce a high VI lubricant.

Abstract: ZSM-11, ZSM-50 and zeolite beta are effective seeds for the crystallization of ZSM-5.

Abstract: A process for removing nitrogen chemically bound to a zeolite component of a catalytic composition, used in hydroprocessing feedstocks containing nitrogen precursors, including contacting the hydrogen treated used catalyst composition with polar solvents, preferably in the gaseous state, at pressures practically no greater than 100 Torr.

Abstract: The polyvalent metal ion complex of a fungal polysaccharide, e.g. scleroglucan, aqueous fluids thickened thereby and enhanced oil production processes utilizing said thickened aqueous fluids.

Abstract: A process is described for rejuvenation of a deactivated highly siliceous noble metal-containing zeolite catalyst which contains agglomerated noble metals. The process comprises initially reducing the deactivated catalyst in hydrogen, pretreating the thus reduced catalyst with an inert gas stream containing about 0.001 to 10 weight percent hydrogen chloride, redispersing the noble metal with an inert gas stream containing about 0.001 to 10 weight percent Cl in the form of Cl.sub.2 or Cl-containing organic material, and subsequently reducing the catalyst. The Cl-treatments may optionally occur in the presence of oxygen or sources of oxygen.

Abstract: The burning characteristics of a relatively hydrogen deficient fuel are improved by physically mixing with, but not dissolving in, the fuel a light hydrogen rich vapor, such as hydrogen and/or methane, ethane, etc.

Abstract: An improved hydrodewaxing process which produces a dewaxed feedstock having a pour point of at least minimum specification and also eliminates the need for conventional hydrotreating subsequent to hydrodewaxing to render the dewaxed stock stable to light and oxidation and to reduce the aging rate of the catalyst is described and includes catalytically hydrodewaxing the feedstock under conditions equivalent to a pressure of about 400 psig, a maximum temperature of about 620.degree. F. and a maximum space velocity of 1.0 LHSV, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a zeolite and a metal of Group VIII alone or admixed with an element of Group VI.

Abstract: Decreasing the viscosity of and improving the atomizing and burning characteristics of a hydrogen deficient fuel by dissolving a light, hydrogen rich hydrocarbon in the fuel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to improve the profitability of existing catalytic cracking operations. Specifically, in thermofor catalytic cracking, liquified petroleum gases (LPG) are injected to the internal seal leg of the reactor for converting LPG to more valuable products and to prevent products and feed from surging out of the reaactor vessel.

Abstract: The polyvalent metal ion complex of a fungal polysaccharide, e.g. scleroglucan, aqueous fluids thickened thereby and enhanced oil production processes utilizing said thickened aqueous fluids.

Abstract: Alkylate is produced by catalytically converting oxygenate feedstock, such as methanol, to lower olefins comprising C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 olefins. Ethene is separated by interstage sorption of C.sub.3 + components and an isoparaffin is alkylated with C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 olefins.The improved technique comprises fractionating an olefinic feedstream containing ethene and C.sub.3 + olefinic components by contacting the olefinic feedstream in a sorption zone with a liquid hydrocarbon sorbent to selectively sorb C.sub.3 + components; reacting C.sub.3 + olefins with excess isoparaffin in a catalytic alkylation reactor to produce C.sub.7 + alkylate hydrocarbons; fractionating the alkylation reactor effluent to provide a liquid hydrocarbon fraction rich in C.sub.4 + isoparaffin for recycle to the sorption zone as lean sorbent; and recovering C.sub.7 + alkylate product from the process.

Abstract: Highly specific catalyst compositions are provided, comprising zeolites containing a photoassisting material, which is capable of catalyzing photoassisted heterogenous catalytic reactions within the zeolite structure. The photoassisting material can be sorbed by the zeolite or incorporated directly within the zeolitic framework.

Abstract: A resin combination comprising a thermoplastic polymer matrix having dispersed therein as distinct phases, a multiplicity of small spherical solid particles of polybutylene terephthalate, the resin combination in opaque biaxially oriented polymeric film form and the same oriented film structure having on at least one surface thereof a void-free thermoplastic skin layer. The process for preparing a biaxially oriented opaque film comprising providing said resin combination, forming an unoriented film of said resin combination and biaxially orienting said film to an extent sufficient to opacify the same. The process also provides for the opaque film having a void-free thermoplastic skin layer on at least one surface thereof.

Abstract: A continuous process for upgrading C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 hydrocarbon feed containing olefins to produce heavier liquid hydrocarbons comprising converting a major portion of C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 olefins in an oligomerization zone by contacting a shape selective medium pore zeolite catalyst at elevated temperature and pressure to make distillate and olefinic gasoline; fractionating the oligomerization stage effluent to provide distillate and gasoline product and a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 intermediate stream containing isobutane and unconverted propene and butylene; and combining the C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 intermediate stream with a portion of C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 feed and further converting the combined streams in an alkylation zone to make heavier paraffinic hydrocarbons.The olefin feed may be produced by catalytically converting methanol or similar oxygenated hydrocarbons in a known process.

Abstract: Alkylate is produced by catalytically converting oxygenate feedstock, such as methanol, to lower olefins comprising C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 olefins. Ethene is separated by interstage sorption of C.sub.3 + components and an isoparaffin is alkylated with C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 olefins derived from sorbate.The improved technique comprises fractionating an olefinic feedstream containing ethene and C.sub.3 + olefinic components by contacting the olefinic feedstream in a sorption zone with a liquid hydrocarbon sorbent to selectively sorb C.sub.3 + components; reacting C.sub.3 + olefins with excess isoparaffin in a catalytic alkylation reactor to produce C.sub.7 + alkylate hydrocarbons; fractionating the alkylation reactor effluent to provide a liquid hydrocarbon fraction rich in C.sub.7 +, alkylate for recycle to the sorption zone as lean sorbent; and recovering C.sub.7 + alkylate product and C.sub.5 + gasoline from the process.

Abstract: An apparatus for stretching a plastic film around a package is disclosed wherein two handles are secured to the core of the plastic film, one handle effectively extending the core and having a braking cover for dispensing speed control. The other handle includes a U-shaped member to provide a second grip parallel to, but displaced from the axial centerline of the core. The plastic film is configured between the two handles for rotation about the centerline axis of its core.

Abstract: Waterflooding process for the recovery of oil from a subterranean formation in which at least a portion of the injected fluid consists of an oil slug containing a preferentially oil-soluble alcohol and a preferentially oil-soluble ether-linked sulfate or sulfonate. Specifically disclosed ether-linked surfactants include sulfonated or sulfated polyethoxylated alkylphenols. Specifically disclosed alcohols include aliphatic alcohols containing from 5 to 7 carbon atoms and having a water solubility of less than 3 percent.

Abstract: A catalytic cracking process is described in which methanol is a coreactant with gas oil in combination with a small amount (catalyst/oil 0.01) of a dispersed, very fine, and highly active catalyst powder, such as ZSM-5B. The methanol is preferably admixed with the catalyst before admixture with the oil in order to protect the catalyst from adsorption of poisonous compounds (e.g., nitrogenous compounds) during the initial stages of the reaction, particularly if the methanol is insoluble in a non-polar hydrocarbon feed. The premixed materials are fed into a riser reactor. The residence time in the reactor is 6-15 seconds. Preferably, the catalyst is not regenerated. The quantity of methanol is maintained so that its exothermic reaction is approximately heat balanced with the endothermic catalytic cracking reaction.