Abstract: This invention is directed to neutral and low overbased alkylphenoxy sulfonates having a dialkyl content sufficient to provide an essentially neutral alkylphenoxy sulfonate having a viscosity no greater than about 1000 cSt at a temperature of 100.degree. C. in the presence of 40 weight percent diluent oil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing an industrial asphalt from a bituminous material. One preferred embodiment comprises mixing together without air-blowing:a. a feed material comprising a bituminous material having a viscosity of at least 50 centistokes at 350.degree. F. and wherein said feed material forms a single phase when mixed with 5 percent of 85 percent phosphoric acid; andb. from about 0.1 to 20.0 percent by weight of phosphoric acid, said mixing being done at a temperature in the range of 351.degree. to 600.degree. F., whereby the softening point of the feed is substantially increased and the penetration is significantly decreased.

Abstract: A polymer-modified asphalt composition containing (a) about 80 to 99.7 weight percent of a polymer-asphalt reaction product prepared by reacting (i) about 100 parts by weight of an asphalt having an initial viscosity at 60.degree. C. of from 100 to 20,000 poise, with (ii) about 0.5 to 11 parts by weight a glycidyl-containing ethylene copolymer containing about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent glycidyl moieties and having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 1,000,000; and (b) about 0.3 to 20 weight percent of a styrene/conjugated-diene block copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 100,000 to about 1,000,000.

Abstract: This invention is directed to neutral and low overbased alkylphenoxy sulfonates derived from alkylphenols prepared by alkylating phenol with an acidic alkylation catalyst having a Hammett (H.sub.o) acidity function of about -2.3 or less (more negative).

Abstract: Catalytic reforming of a naphtha feed with large-pore zeolites containing Group VIII metals and Group IA or Group IIA metal cations.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid alkylphenyl poly(oxypropylene) aminocarbamates which do not form a wax when cooled to -40.degree. C. in a 50 weight percent solution with toluene, said aminocarbamates having at least one basic nitrogen and an average molecular weight of about 600 to 6,000 and wherein the alkyl group is substantially straight-chain of from 25 to 50 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are fuel compositions and concentrates as well as lubricating oil compositions and concentrates containing said alkylphenyl poly(oxypropylene) aminocarbamates.

Abstract: Provided is a method for removing residual sulfur from a hydrotreated naphtha feedstock. The process comprises contacting the naphtha feedstock with a first solid sulfur sorbent comprising a metal on a support to thereby form a first effluent. The effluent is then contacted with a sulfur conversion catalyst comprising a Group VIII metal in the presence of hydrogen, with the resulting effluent being contacted with a second solid sulfur sorbent containing a Group IA or IIA metal, to thereby lower the sulfur content of the feedstock to less than 10 ppb, and to as low as 1 ppb or less. The feedstock can then be safely used with highly sulfur sensitive zeolitic reforming catalysts without adversely affecting the useful life of the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed are Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenate compositions and in particular to Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenate compositions derived from alkylphenols enriched in alkyl substituents attached to the phenol ring in a "middle" position.

Abstract: Disclosed are Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenate compositions and in particular to Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenate compositions derived from alkylphenols enriched in alkyl substituents attached to the phenol ring in an "end" position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst system for the homopolymerization and copolymerization of alpha-olefins having 2-8 carbon atoms, said catalyst system comprising a cyclopentadienyl Group 6b metal compound having at least one oxo, thio, imido or phosphido group bonded directly to the Group 6b metal, and at least one organic radical bonded to the Group 6b metal through a carbon atom, said Group 6b metal compound being supported on an inorganic support. The catalyst system may also contain a Group 2 or Group 3 metal alkyl compound cocatalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an alkenyl-substituted succinic anhydride wherein the alkenyl substituent has a number average molecular weight of from about 500 to 5000 and the average number of succinic groups per alkenyl group is greater than 1.2 which comprises reacting a polyolefin having an alkylvinylidene isomer content of less than about 10 percent and a number average molecular weight of about 500 to 5000 with maleic anhydride in the presence of a free radical initiator at a temperature in the range of about 80.degree. C. to 220.degree. C. for a period of less than 20 hours, wherein the molar ratio of maleic anhydride to polyolefin is about 1.0:1 to 9:1, and wherein the half-life of the decomposition of the free radical initiator is about 5 minutes to 10 hours at the reaction temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenate compositions and in particular to Group II metal overbased sulfurized alkylphenate compositions derived from alkylphenols enriched in alkyl substituents attached to the phenol ring in a "skewed" position.

Abstract: An offshore double cone structure for operation on an ocean foundation has a double-cone concrete shell having a neck ring at the top of the shell and a base caisson that supports the double-cone shell. The caisson rests on the ocean foundation. The environmental loads, topside weight, and self weight of the double-cone shell are transferred by double-cone shell action through the base caisson to the foundation. The base caisson's exterior wall can be either vertical or sloping. The neck ring is at an elevation sufficiently high that the wave and ice interactions with the neck ring do not increase global ice loads acting on the structure. The neck ring has sufficient area to provide room for facilities through the neck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crystalline zeolite SSZ-35 prepared by processes for preparing crystalline molecular sieves, particularly large pore zeolites, using conformationally constrained aza-polycyclic ring system templating agents.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising a normally liquid alpha-olefin oligomer consisting essentially of repeating units having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein x represents an integer from 3 to 11, inclusive; andy represents the number of repeating units in the oligomer such that the weight average molecular weight is from about 5,000 to about 20,000;said oligomer having from about 70 to 100 percent head-to-tail alignment of the repeating units of the oligomer. Preferably the weight average molecular weight of the oligomer is from 5,000 to about 10,000; and said oligomer is further characterized as having a dispersity of less than about 5.5, and a Z average molecular weight of less than about 24,000.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel composition comprising a hydrocarbon boiling in the gasoline or diesel range and from about 30 to about 5,000 parts per million of an alkylphenyl poly(oxypropylene) aminocarbamate having at least one basic nitrogen and an average molecular weight of about 600 to 6,000 and wherein the alkyl group is substantially straight-chain of at least 15 carbon atoms. The instant invention is based on the discovery that use of the unique hydrocarbyl group, i.e., an alkylphenyl group wherein the alkyl group is derived from a substantially straight-chain alkyl group of at least 15 carbon atoms imparts to the alkylphenyl poly(oxypropylene) aminocarbamate not only lubricating oil compatibility but also an unexpected decrease in crankcase deposits.

Abstract: Disclosed are alkylphenyl poly(oxypropylene) aminocarbamates having at least one basic nitrogen and an average molecular weight of about 600 to 6,000 and wherein the alkyl group is substantially straight-chain of at least 15 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are lubricating oil compositions and concentrates containing said alkylphenyl poly(oxypropylene) aminocarbamates.

Abstract: A steam drive method for low permeability formations is described which utilizes a plurality of wellbores in an elongated pattern configuration. The wells initially undergo a cyclic steaming and production operation, wherein as each steaming cycle is initiated a fracture system is created having a heated zone surrounding each fracture. The cyclic steaming and production is repeated until thermal communication between vertical fracture planes is established, and oil recovery through the single well stimulation is significantly reduced. Thereafter, cyclic steaming is halted and new injection wells, centrally situated, are established and used to initiate a steam drive, wherein the heated zone around the fractures helps to reduce the viscosity of and mobilize the hydrocarbons not initially recovered during the cyclic steaming operation.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene ether) amines having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is an amine moiety having at least one basic nitrogen atom; R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbyl group having a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the poly(vinyl ether) amine soluble in hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline or diesel fuel range; R.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to about 8 carbon atoms; R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each independently hydrogen or a lower alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.9 is an alkyl group having 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; m is 0 or 1; and n is an integer from 5 to 99. The poly(vinyl ether) amines of formula I are useful as fuel additives for the prevention and control of engine deposits.

Abstract: Poly(alkylene ether) aminocarbamates having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a polyamine moiety having at least one basic nitrogen atom; R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbyl group having a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the poly(vinyl ether) aminocarbamate soluble in hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline or diesel fuel range; R.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to about 8 carbon atoms; R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each independently hydrogen or a lower alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.9 is an alkyl group having 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; m is 0 or 1; and n is an integer from 5 to 99.The poly(vinyl ether) aminocarbamates of formula I are useful as fuel additives for the prevention and control of engine deposits.