Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cracking Catalyst composition for cracking of heavy hydrocarbon feed stocks and process for preparing the catalyst. The catalyst is prepared by incorporating 1-10 wt % phosphate treated USY zeolite in which phosphate is present in the range of 10 to 50 wt % on the basis of phosphated zeolite, in a mixture of 10-50 wt % dispersible alumina, 0-30 wt % non-dispersal alumina, 5-30 wt % colloidal silica, 15-50 wt % clay and 5-15 wt % phosphate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for etherification of mixed olefinic light naphtha boiling in the range of C5-90° C. cut with simultaneous minimization of unreacted methanol concentration in the product. The etherification of mixed olefinic light naphtha produces the high octane blending component which can be blended directly in the gasoline pool without any recovery of the feed oxygenates like methanol, ethanol etc. which conventionally uses energy intensive separation processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive or additive composition for improved production of fermentable sugars from lignocellulosic biomass during enzymatic hydrolysis. More particularly, the present invention discloses petrochemical waste as an additive or an additive composition containing one or more ethylene glycol oligomers and one or more metal ions which are useful for improved production of fermentable sugars from lignocellulosic biomass during enzymatic hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crude oil processing, particularly related to conversion of crude oil containing high amount of naphthenic acid compounds to lighter hydrocarbon materials with minimum capital expenditure. The invented process utilizes a novel scheme for high TAN crude oils by employing thermal cracking process to maximize the residue conversion to valuable products, which require minimum modifications in unit metallurgies and corrosion inhibitor injection schemes in refineries.

Abstract: The invention discloses anchoring of crumb rubber in asphalt using waste plastic particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) derived terepthalamide along with bi-functional reactive compounds. The invention also discloses a process for the production of storage stable crumb rubber modified bitumen by incorporating various components such as waste PET, waste crumb rubber powder and bi-functional reactive compounds in bitumen.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an integrated process for enhancing the yields of propylene and other light olefins from Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process in combination with Oxidative propane dehydrogenation (OPDH) where in a hydrocarbon stream from Propylene recovery section consisting of propane predominantly, is converted to high value light olefins primarily C3 and C2 olefins by catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation using carbon dioxide from FCC flue gas exiting the regenerator. Several process configurations for the conversion of C3 and C4 alkanes to their respective alkenes separately or simultaneously by integrating with FCC are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for enhancing hydrogen production in an anaerobic fermentative hydrogen production process. The present invention also provides a production media, more specifically, a sugar production media for use in an anaerobic fermentative hydrogen production process to enhance hydrogen production. The present invention also provides a novel strain Clostridium sp., MTCC 25082 for use in an anaerobic fermentative hydrogen production process for enhancing hydrogen production.

Abstract: The invention relates to a CO oxidation promoter additive and a method of its preparation. The CO oxidation promoter additive is having improved apparent bulk density and attrition properties for use in hydrocarbon conversion during fluid catalytic cracking. The CO oxidation promoter additive has a better CO to CO2 conversion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel catalyst composition for catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon streams to enhance the yield of light olefins. The catalyst composition for the cracking of hydrocarbon feed streams to light olefins, comprises a USY zeolite with silica/alumina ratio of more than 40, pentasil zeolite, a phosphate compound and alumina silica binder. The yield of olefins is further increased when the catalyst composition is impregnated with a cerium oxide. The present invention also provides a process of increasing the yield of light olefins from hydrocarbon feed streams comprising contacting the hydrocarbon streams with catalyst compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for bio-assisted treatment of spent caustic obtained from hydrocarbon and gas processing installations. The present invention also relates to method for recovery of caustic and recovery of sulfur from spent caustic. According to present invention, the sulfide removal is about 96% and the sulphur formation and deposition on the electrode lies in range of 72±8%.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon feedstock employing circulating fluidized bed reactor-regenerator configuration for maximizing the yield of propylene (C3 olefin) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises two reaction zones operating under different temperature and weight hourly space velocity (WHSV), one primary zone for cracking of hydrocarbon feedstock and other as secondary zone for cracking of C4 fraction produced from the cracking of hydrocarbon feedstock in the primary reaction zone, optionally admixed with C4 stream from external source. Two dedicated conduits equipped with valves for control of catalyst flow rate are provided to supply the hot catalyst from a common catalyst regeneration zone wherein the catalyst flowing though conduit connected to the secondary reaction zone is cooled employing a heat exchanging device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of attrition resistant attrition resistant catalyst particularly for FCC catalyst additives such as ZSM-5, bottom cracking additive/residue upgradation additive and GSR additive comprising aluminum phosphate binder wherein said binder comprising of 1.5 to 2.9 moles equivalent of monobasic acid for each mole of mono-aluminum phosphate (MAP). Further, the aluminum phosphate binder is added to the catalyst additive to ensure effective binding of catalyst as well as preserving catalyst activity with high selectivity towards light olefins including LPG.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocracking reactor system and a process utilizing the same for upgrading heavy hydrocarbonaceous material to value-added products. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention includes dispersing a liquid feedstock pre-mixed with a catalyst from top of a reactor vessel to obtain dispersed droplets having a predetermined droplet size less than 500 ?m, introducing a gaseous feed comprising primarily of hydrogen from bottom of the reactor vessel to form a continuous gaseous phase throughout a cross-section of the reactor vessel, and allowing the dispersed droplets to contact the continuous gaseous phase throughout the cross-section of the reactor vessel to form reaction effluent comprising one or more lighter product hydrocarbons. The method may further include removing at least a top portion and at least a bottom portion of the reaction effluent from the reactor vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to attrition resistant hydrocarbon cracking catalyst additive composition comprising aluminum phosphate binder for cracking of hydrocarbon molecules to produce light olefins and process of preparation thereof. The present invention further relates to the process of preparation of the aluminum phosphate binder wherein said binder is incorporated into the ZSM-5 additive composition to enhance its attrition resistance property as well as enhance selectivity and activity of additive composition for production of light olefins such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and economical process for modification of acid scavenger to be used not only for neutralizing the effect of catalyst residue but as well as crystallinity modifier in polyolefins. More particularly, the present invention discloses a process for modification of acid scavenger to be used as dual functional additive as acid scavenger as well as crystallinity modifier in polyolefins, said process comprising treating an acid scavenger with an organic dibasic acid to obtain a modified acid scavenger, wherein the acid scavenger is calcium aluminum hydroxy carbonate having chemical formula Ca4Al2(OH)12CO3.nH2O, where n=4-5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to resid processing, particularly related to conversion of resid material with maximum recovery of lighter hydrocarbons. The invented process utilizes a novel scheme for integration of solvent de-asphalting and delayed coking processes to maximize the residue conversion to valuable products, with cleaner quality of middle distillates and fuel oil products, in comparison with other integrated solvent de-asphalting and delayed coking schemes. This process also has an additional flexibility to vary the recycle quantity, without impacting fractionator operation of the delayed coking section, which further enhances the product recovery and achieves maximum conversion of the resid feedstock, with minimum impact on liquid product properties.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a catalyst and process for hydrocracking of heavy hydrocarbon oils having majority portion boiling above 525° C. in the presence of hydrogen. A process comprising first step of converting heavy oil into lighter products in the presence of catalyst and hydrogen in slurry phase is disclosed. The process further comprises recycling of part of liquid products (HVGO) along with fresh heavy oil for improving the product selectivity. This recycled HVGO is having high concentrations of aromatics compounds. The separation of particles generated during the reaction at reactor exit also avoids the chances of choking of downstream sections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of conversion of waste streams of petroleum refinery into industrially useful products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the low cost high performing corrosion inhibitor composition and process for preparation thereof. The corrosion inhibitor comprises of an ester of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a dimer fatty acid (DFA), a long chain amine and a solvent. The corrosion inhibitor composition prevents corrosion of internal metal surface of pipelines due to petroleum products.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for achieving progressive reduction of flue gas is disclosed. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus comprising of an orifice chamber having an inlet pipe for receiving the flue gas, a flow region defined downstream of an exit of the inlet pipe and having at least a first section and a second section, and an outlet pipe to disperse a pressure reduced flue gas. The first section defined downstream of the inlet pipe has a flow developer means and at least one auxiliary orifice plate. The second section defined downstream of the first section has a plurality of orifice plates spaced apart along a flow length of the second section.