Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for production of high yield of hydrogen by carrying out the dry reforming of the dry gas generated from the process itself by utilizing the same catalyst for cracking and producing high yield of light olefins such as ethylene, propylene and butylenes from residue feedstocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing ultrahigh molecular weight polymer in powder form which is highly efficient drag reducing polymer. The process consists of polymerizing using titanium halide-based catalyst, co-catalyst, optionally a solvent, and monomer to a polymerization reactor, having stirring device and inlet charging and discharge outlet. The resulting ultrahigh molecular weight drag reducing polymers is free flowing, having intrinsic viscosity >10 dL/g. The process reduces polymerization time, temperature, and achieves high conversion, i.e., >90%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the redox buffer electro-catalyst for bi-functional air electrode of metal-air batteries and fuel cells, wherein an electro-catalyst comprising of redox buffer oxides facilitates bi-functional activity of air electrode towards oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions at the air electrode-electrolyte interface. The bi-functional activity of electro-catalyst comprising of redox buffer oxides is superior, due to improved electron transfer ability in comparison to electro-catalyst without redox buffer oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reusable metal substrate for photoelectrochemical solar water splitting applications. The process comprises preparing a surface of the metal substrate, coating the surface of the metal substrate using photoactive semiconductor thin films, forming a working electrode, scaling-up of the working electrode, and re-using the metal substrate. The present invention has advantages such as higher current, better handling, capability to reuse and capability of direct geometrical scale-up of the electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for refinery wastewater treatment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated process for treatment of refinery wastewater. The process of the present invention provides complete automation for controlling different critical parameters that enhance biological activity of activated sludge process (ASP) and helps in significant reduction in sludge recycling that increases the treatment efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of B-site doped ABX3 perovskite nanocrystals. The process comprises the steps of loading non-halide precursors of A, B, and dopant in three neck flasks along with long chain acid and olefin, purging of the reaction mixture under heating, and finally injection of alkylammonium chloride stock solution in the reaction mixture at a desired temperature. Introducing transition metal such as Mn and other rare earths, etc., as dopants in the perovskite nanocrystals to induce a new optical window.

Abstract: A process for conversion of hydrocarbon feedstock into lighter olefins of C2 to C4 carbons, the process comprising of cracking the hydrocarbon feedstock in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst for short contact time catalytic cracking process of heavy hydrocarbons having contact time less than 1 second to produce light olefins of C2 to C4 carbon in the range of 40 to 60 wt % on fresh feed basis in a fluidized bed reactor which is concentric downflow reactor in presence of catalyst consisting of ultra-stable Y zeolite in the range of 5-10 wt %, 4 to 8 wt % of pentasil zeolite, 2.5-5 wt % of bottom selective material, 0.5-2 wt % of rare earth and 75-88 wt % of support material.

Abstract: The present subject matter pertains to PolyMET plate for a Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell where the PolyMET plate includes a body made of a polymeric material and comprise a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. Furthermore, the PolyMET plate includes a plurality of in-plane conductive pathways on the first surface defining a reaction area on the first surface, where the plurality of in-plane conductive pathways is formed as a coating of conductive material on the first surface. Moreover, the PolyMET plate also includes a through-plane conductive pathway formed of a solid conductive material extending between the first surface and second surface, such that the through-plane conductive pathway is electrically coupled to the in-plane conductive pathways.

Abstract: The present invention discloses process and apparatus for the production of light olefins from their respective alkanes by catalytic dehydrogenation, where in the dehydrogenation reaction is carried out in multiple semi-continuously operated fluidized bed isothermal reactors, connected to a common regenerator and wherein the process is carried out in a sequence of steps in each cycle i.e., entry of hot regenerated catalyst, pre-treatment with reducing gas, dehydrogenation reaction, stripping, transfer of catalyst to regenerator and catalyst regeneration. Process cycle in each reactor starts at different times such that the catalyst inventory in the regenerator is invariable with time.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a single stage energy efficient process for production of hydrogen enriched/mixed gas at low temperature. More particularly, the present invention discloses a single stage energy efficient process for production of hydrogen enriched compressed natural gas (CNG) or LPG or biogas at low temperature.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process and an apparatus for conversion of waste plastic pyrolysis oil into value added products, wherein, the pyrolysis oil is produced from waste plastics by utilizing HCGO as a preheating stream. The process and apparatus as disclosed improves the conventional DCU process in terms of liquid, gaseous yields and reduction in coke yields and without disturbing the hardware of the conventional process along with energy efficient production of pyrolysis oil. The present process and apparatus include a delayed coking process and a system for the delayed coking process which involves the integration of delayed coking system with pyrolysis section and utilization of produced pyrolysis oil by co-processing it with residual heavy hydrocarbon feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparation of a catalyst for polymerization of olefins. The catalyst has a particle size of between 5 to 30 microns with activity ranging from 3-4 Kg (co)polymer per g of catalyst and excellent hydrogen response. The method for preparation of the catalyst comprises the steps of: a) contacting a liquid magnesium complex, an electron donor, and a titanium halide compound to form a solution; b) obtaining the solid uniform catalyst particles by precipitation; and c) washing the catalyst particles to obtain solid uniform catalyst., for producing (co)polymer of ethylene with other olefins have fines less than 10 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing highly reactive polyisobutylene by liquid phase polymerization of isobutylene or isobutylene containing feed stock, wherein at least 70 mole % of polymer chains in the polyisobutylene have exo olefin end groups. Further, the present invention provides a catalyst composition for polymerization, comprising of a Lewis acid complexed with at least two Lewis bases selected from sterically hindered ether and linear dialkyl ether; or a Lewis base complexed with at least two Lewis acids selected from aluminium halides mixture. The present invention additionally provides that Lewis acid with Lewis bases mixture or Lewis base with Lewis acids mixture constituting the catalyst show synergistic effect resulting in high isobutylene conversion and production of polyisobutylene having high exo olefin content, while maintaining desired molecular weight range of 250-10000 Dalton.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and system for complete conversion of crude oils by integrating Desalter unit, Atmospheric and vacuum column, high severity FCC process, Naphtha cracking process, residue slurry hydrocracking process, Delayed coking process, Selective mild hydrocracking aromatic production unit, Dehydrogenation units, Aromatic/olefin recovery section, gasifier unit along with syngas to olefins conversion section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparation of metal free, nontoxic, hydrocarbon fuel compatible fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQD), which act as marker as well as lubricity improver. CQDs are highly stable in non-polar hydrocarbons, at ppm level exhibit distinct fluorescent color upon irradiation with light of specific wavelength and exhibit distinct spectral properties compared to non-polar base hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for in-situ synthesis of alkyl esters of fatty acids and their efficient extraction from oleaginous microbes. Particularly, the present invention provides a rapid method for downstream processing of oleaginous biomass for in-situ synthesis of alkyl esters of fatty acids and their efficient extraction. The method of the present invention results in increased transesterification efficiency (>95%) of FAAE production from wet biomass, while eliminating the necessity of biomass harvesting, drying and large requirement of chemical solvents.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for producing levulinic acid from the technical lignin. The technical lignin is rich in lignin and ash and do not have any other use and usually incinerated as a waste management strategy. During the incineration process, the cellulose also gets burnt and wasted.

Abstract: A process for the upgrading of hydrocarbon streams, i.e., processing any hydrocarbon feed streams rich in benzene and sulphur compounds. The process for simultaneous hydrodesulfurization and benzene conversion to higher alkylated aromatic molecules (C7 to C10 aromatics), without need of prior treatment like distillation, or sulfur removal. The hydrocarbon feed streams are processed over sulfided metal catalyst impregnated on acid support simultaneously desulfurizes and alkylates the benzene molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocompatible task specific hybrid solvent (TSHS) composition that synergistically increases the carbon capture efficiency and utilizes less energy for CO2 desorption over the existing solutions. Further, the process of synthesizing such composition is discussed in this disclosure. Also, the present disclosure provides a process that involves a task specific hybrid solvent (TSHS) composition for selective capturing CO2 from any gaseous stream.

Abstract: High-quality graphite/needle grade coke is produced with reduced impurity levels and improved coefficient of thermal expansion using an integrated hydrotreatment, catalytic cracking and coking reaction sections, employing a combination of highly paraffinic hydrotreated VGO stream and aromatic CLO stream, which is thereafter processed in a delayed coking section.