Abstract: An aromatic alkylation process comprising the steps of contacting a hydrocarbon feed comprising an aromatic hydrocarbon with an alkylating agent under liquid phase alkylation condition in the presence of a silica-containing molecular sieve wherein said said catalyst possesses a pore volume of about 0.25-0.50 cc/g in pores having a radius greater than 450 Angstroms and a catalyst particle diameter of not more than about 1/32 of an inch.

Abstract: A method for preparing one or more diemthylnaphthalenes from one or more dimethyltetralins, and optionally for preparing one or more other specific dimethylnaphthalenes by isomerization of the aforesaid dimethylnaphthalene(s) is disclosed.

Abstract: Substantial proportions of methyl acetate and unreacted polymethylbenzene are recovered from the waste gas produced during the oxidation of a polymethylbenzene to its corresponding polycarboxylic acid by passing the waste gas, after being cooled for removal of water vapor, through at least one bed of activated carbon and subsequently desorbing the methyl acetate and polymethylbenzene from the bed by passing a desorbing medium, such as steam, through the bed. Preferably, the cooled stream is heated to a temperature of at least 21.degree. C. (70.degree. F.) prior to being passed into the bed of activated carbon.There is also disclosed an improved process for the oxidation of a polymethylbenzene to its corresponding aromatic polycarboxylic acid, which process comprises producing the polycarboxylic acid and waste gas comprising methyl acetate, water vapor, and unreacted polymethylbenzene and treating the waste gas according to the above method.

Abstract: A continuous process is disclosed for the production of maleic anhydride by the partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising n-butane in a concentration of at least 1.6 mole percent wherein a mixture of the feedstock and an oxidizing medium is contacted with a vanadium-phosphorus-oxygen catalyst wherein a solution of water and an alkyl ester of orthophosphoric acid is continually added to said feedstock, wherein ratio of water to elemental phosphorus in said alkyl ester is in the range of from about 6500:1 wt. to about 50,000:1 wt., water to phosphorus, and the differences in reaction temperature throughout the entire reaction zone is less than about 45.degree. C. (80.degree. F.).

Abstract: Miscible, thermoplastic polyarylate-polyamide blends which are fully compatible one-phase polymer solutions. They exhibit a single glass transition temperature intermediate between the glass transition temperature of the two homopolymers. The blended materials exhibit excellent mechanical properties including solvent resistance, stress-crack resistance, melt fabricability, UV and weatherance and good strength at a weld line. Miscibility is accomplished by blending a polyarylate containing about 12 to 50 mole % tertiary butyl substituted aromatic nuclei, with an aliphatic-aromatic polyamide having a ratio of aliphatic to aromatic carbons of about 1.4 to about 2.5.

Abstract: A borated bis succinimide, containing a high level of boron (preferably 1.0 to 3.0 wt. percent) is prepared by heat reacting a corresponding bis succinimide in mineral oil solution with boric acid and water at an elevated temperature of at least about 177.degree. C. Superborated succinimides prepared in the foregoing manner are useful as borating agents for ashless nitrogen containing dispersants. Lubricating compositions which incorporate nitrogenous ashless dispersants borated with the superborated succinimide of the present invention show reduced tendency to degrade engine seals manufactured from fluorine containing elastomers.

Abstract: An improved delayed coking process is described in which sludge and oxygen contact hot coke during the quench cycle at conditions which cause at least a portion of the organics contained in the sludge to oxidize. Preferably, a portion of the sludge is combusted and the heat generated is used to help remove, during the quench cycle, entrapped liquids contained in the coke bed and to enhance thermal conversion of hazardous materials contained in the sludge to less harmful materials.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition which includes partial esters of glycerol substantially free from glycerol are disclosed. The partial esters of glycerol are present in an amount of about 0.05 to about one percent by weight, and include less than about 1 weight percent of unreacted glycerol based on the total weight of glycerol esters and free glycerol present. Enhanced reduction in friction and improved stability are obtained.

Abstract: A multi-layer nonwoven web composite comprising at least one layer of a self-bonded, fibrous, nonwoven web bonded to at least one layer of a carded web having improved cross-machine direction tensile strength per unit of composite basis weight and improved rewet properties and processes for producing same.

Abstract: There is provided a process for recovering acetic acid from methyl acetate wherein the methyl acetate is hydrolyzed catalytically to methanol and acetic acid in the same tower or column that is used to separate the methanol from the acetic acid and the hydrolysis and separation are carried out coextensively in the vessel. The process is employed suitably in a process for the partial oxidation of a polymethylbenzene to a polycarboxylic acid in the presence of an oxidation catalyst and an acetic acid solvent.

Abstract: The addition of hafnium to oxidation catalysts provided by a heavy transition metal-bromine ion catalyst combination containing cobalt-manganese-bromine or manganese-bromine or cobalt-bromine and a soluble source of hafnium uniquely increases catalytic activity of the said catalyst combination for converting methyl groups on the benzene nucleus. The presence of hafnium in the total reactor contents is equal to or less than 250 parts per million by weight of the total reactor mother liquor. The solubility of the hafnium in the reactor solvent is such that reactor product cake contains less than 0.3 ppm by weight. Bromine emissions can be reduced.

Abstract: A catalytic cracking apparatus is provided for cost-effectively separating and stripping hydrocarbon from catalyst while limiting the occurrence of undesired catalytic overcracking and thermal cracking reactions. The apparatus includes a reactor, a combined gross separator and catalyst stripping vessel, and a disengaging vessel. The combined vessel is positioned to quickly separate catalyst from reactor products, reduce catalytic overcracking and strip volatile hydrocarbon from coked catalyst in one unitary vessel. The disengager is designed to dampen the flow of grossly separated hydrocarbon, substantially separate catalyst fines from the grossly separated hydrocarbon, and convey the catalyst fines to the combined gross separation and catalyst stripping vessel.

Abstract: A process for converting natural gas to synthesis gas includes the steps of subjecting a homogeneous mixture of natural gas and air to partial oxidation in the presence of a bifunctional partial oxidation/steam reforming catalyst and a sufficient amount of water to control reaction temperature, and subjecting the resulting product to steam reforming in order to substantially completely convert unconverted alkanes to carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention is an improved method of purification of isophthalic acid comprising recycling a portion of the mother liquor solution into the feed solution of an isophthalic acid purification process. The improved method comprises the following steps:(a) dissolving crude isophthalic acid in a feed solution comprising a polar solvent at a temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C.;(b) crystallizing the isophthalic acid by cooling the solution of step (a) to a temperature of from about 35.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C.;(c) separating the isophthalic acid crystals from the solution and drying the crystals; and(d) recycling a portion of the solution remaining after the separation of isophthalic acid crystals back to the feed solution.

Abstract: Improved process control is achieved in processes for which it is useful to control variable process conditions based upon on-line determinations of the concentration of weak acids and weak bases, or their soluble salts, in liquid streams of the processes. For example, amine system energy savings and waste treatment system control improvements are taught.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for sludge addition to a coking zone in which the sludge is contacted with oxygen. The sludge is then contacted with feed, liquid derived from the feed, or vapor derived from the feed. Oxygen also contacts the feed, liquid derived from the feed, or vapor derived from the feed to help maintain reaction temperature in the coking zone.

Abstract: A process for converting synthesis gas to olefins or higher alcohols depending on operating pressure includes an alkali metal-containing cobalt synthesis gas conversion catalyst. The process allows great flexibility in selecting the product mix by changing process conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light metal oxide-based amorphous electrical conductor which comprises an amorphous ternary composition consisting of alumina, boria, and an oxide of a light metal selected from Group IA and IIA of the Periodic Table of Elements. Amorphous conductors of the present invention can be produced by forming an aqueous composition comprising a source of light metal ions, a source of alumina and a source of boria to form a homogeneous gel, drying the gel to form a superifically dry solid, and calcining the dry solid at a sufficiently high temperature to form an amorphous ternary composition as described above. The conductor is used as an element of a moisture and/or a high temperature sensor.

Abstract: A woven silt control fabric comprising substantially flat yarns woven with substantially round monofilament yarns, wherein the flat yarns are compacted, is capable of high water, flow capacity while achieving high soil retention. Preferably, the flat and monofilament yarns are made from substantially polypropylene and the flat yarns are compacted to about one hundred to about one hundred twenty percent coverage.

Abstract: The preparation, structure, and properties of solid inorganic materials containing at least copper, chromium, aluminum, boron and oxygen which new materials have a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern are described. Also described is the use of such materials in catalytic compositions for the conversion of organic compounds. In particular, new compositions comprising material having a structureCu.sub.2-x Cr.sub.y Al.sub.6-y B.sub.4 O.sub.17 M.sub.m M'.sub.nwhere M is a divalent metal, M' is a monovalent metal, m is a number in a range from 0 to 0.8, n is a number in a range from 0 to 1.6, X is a number in a range from 0 to 0.8 and is equal to the sum of m and n/2, and y is a number in a range from 0.01 to 3, having a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern are described as well as the use of such materials in various catalyzed processes including dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons and oxygen-containing hydrocarbons.