Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a hydrocarbon mixture by contacting in a first stage a feed mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with an H.sub.2 /CO molar ratio of less than 1.0 with a trifunctional catalyst combination containing (a) at least one metal component having catalytic activity for conversions of a H.sub.2 /CO mixture into acyclic hydrocarbons, and/or acyclic oxygen-containing hydrocarbons, (b) at least one metal component for the conversion of an H.sub.2 O/CO mixture into an H.sub.2 /CO mixture, and (c) a certain crystalline silicate containing at least one trivalent metal selected from aluminum, iron, gallium, rhodium, chromium and scandium, wherein the molar ratio of the trivalent metal oxide to silica is less than 0.1; adjusting the H.sub.2 /CO molar to at least 1.5 by adding H.sub.2 O, if necessary; followed by contacting in a second stage at least the C.sub.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of certain crystalline iron silicates particularly suitable for converting acyclic oxygen-containing hydrocarbons into aromatic hydrocarbons wherein use of high silicon content compounds together with certain amines results in silicates having unexpected catalytic stability.

Abstract: Reduced fuel consumption of spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines is achieved by coating the intake port area of the engine with a thermally insulating material.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of an aromatic hydrocarbon mixture from a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen using a mixture of two catalysts; one for the conversions of a CO/H.sub.2 mixture into acyclic oxygen-containing hydrocarbons, and the other is a certain crystalline silicate having very high silica to alumina ratio, capable of catalyzing the conversion of acyclic oxygen-containing hydrocarbons into aromatic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the conversion of a hydrocarbon stream which is primarily C.sub.4 paraffins to aromatic hydrocarbons and hydrogen over certain crystalline silicates containing zinc.

Abstract: A process for the production of methane and ethane from a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 paraffins hydrocarbon feed stream of higher average carbon number than the product which comprises contacting said feed with certain crystalline silicates at an elevated temperature and a pressure above 10 bar.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of an aromatic hydrocarbon mixture and hydrogen from a light hydrocarbon stream containing at least 50% w propane using as catalyst certain crystalline silicates promoted with zinc.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for the preparation of polyalkenyl-substituted succinic anhydride comprising a final thermal treatment after removal of excess maleic anhydride from the reaction mixture, resulting in lowered chlorine content of the desired product.

Abstract: Motor oil compositions formulated for use as crankcase lubricants in internal combustion engines are improved by including in said motor oil a small amount of at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid amide, resulting in reduced fuel consumption of said internal combustion engines operated with said motor oil.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparation of a sulphided fluorine-containing nickel-tungsten catalyst having high activity in hydroconversion processes of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A hydroconversion process for heavy hydrocarbon oil and reactor system having a series of closed reactor vessels containing substantially fixed catalyst beds in flow communication with each of one catalyst-supply conduit system and one catalyst-removal conduit system, both of said conduit systems communicating with each reactor in said series of reactor vessels, via separate valve means, whereby each reactor can be separately connected or disconnected to flow communication with each of said conduit systems and whereby process-deactivated catalyst present in each reactor is continuously or periodically replaced by fresh catalyst as a slurry in oil via said conduit systems.

Abstract: A Process is disclosed for the preparation of zeolite ferrierite of high purity by hydrothermal crystallization from a starting mixture containing at least one compound selected from piperidine and alkyl-substituted piperidines.

Abstract: Method for the production of hydrocarbon comprises contacting as feed low molecular weight oxygenated organic compounds with a zinc halide in the presence of certain high-boiling, low vapor pressure compounds having good solvency for the zinc halide.

Abstract: A continuous process for thermal cracking of heavy hydrocarbon oil feed to residual products having improved stability comprises passing the feed under specified conditions through a thermal conversion zone having at least two mixing stages.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a hydrocarbon mixture rich in aromatics from a gasoline boiling range hydrocarbon mixture low in aromatics which comprises catalytically reforming said hydrocarbon mixture followed by contacting the reformate with certain crystalline silicates at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Novel crystalline silicates which in dehydrated form have the composition in terms of moles of the oxides: (1.0.+-.0.3)(R).sub.2/n O.[aFe.sub.2 O.sub.3.bAl.sub.2 O.sub.3.cGa.sub.2 O.sub.3.y(dSiO.sub.2.eGeO.sub.2)], wherein R is one or more mono- or bivalent cations and a, b, c, d, e, y and n are as defined hereinafter are disclosed. The thermally stable silicates are suitably employed as extracting agents, drying agents, ion exchange agents, catalysts and catalyst carriers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for separation of straight chain paraffins from a mixture of paraffinic hydrocarbons by selective adsorption on a molecular sieve followed by desorption of the straight chain paraffins with gaseous hydrogen.

Abstract: A process for upgrading of Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis product which comprises separating said product with at least one of a light boiling fraction and/or heavy boiling fractions and contacting said fraction(s) with certain crystalline silicates to obtain an aromatic gasoline and/or a fuel oil having a lowered pour point.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the conversion of certain difficultly converted aliphatic oxygen-containing hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons by contacting them in low concentrations with certain other aliphatic oxygen-containing hydrocarbons over certain crystalline silicates containing iron in their structure.

Abstract: Apparatus for catalytic processes such as desulphurization of hydrocarbons comprises an upright reactor vessel containing at least one tray, and catalytic support means for one or more catalyst beds said support means are attached to the inner wall of the reactor and having filter units attached to render them permeable to fluids and impermeable to catalyst particles; located beneath each supporting means is a fluid permeable tray which is impermeable to catalyst particles and located beneath each tray at least one filter unit of equal or coarser filtering effect than the filter units attached to said supporting means, to prevent access of the catalyst particles to the underside of said tray.