Abstract: Single reactor bimodal MWD high molecular weight polyethylene film resin has improved bubble stability. The bimodal molecular weight distribution resin has low resin elasticity. Preferably the resin is made catalytically in one reactor. The preferred catalyst appears to control the properties of bubble stability and elasticity.

Abstract: A laminated multilayer film substrate for use in the production of banknotes having an oriented polypropylene layer and at least one high density polyethylene layer on each side of the oriented polypropylene layer which are preweakened to eliminate delamination. The resultant films exhibit good embossability, dead-fold characteristics and other properties, and are difficult to counterfeit, making them highly suited for the production of bank notes and other security documents.

Abstract: A method and system for determining the viscosity index of a petroleum liquid. The determination may be made on a single, discrete sample or on a continuous sample stream. A sample is fed into a first pressure drop device where a first pressure drop is measured. A first sample temperature and mass flow are measured at that point. A first density of the sample is determined from a sample mass flow meter so that a first kinematic viscosity can then be determined using the first sample pressure drop, temperature, and density. Then the sample temperature is changed to a second sample temperature and the sample is passed through a second pressure drop device. The second sample temperature, sample density and pressure drop are used to determine a second kinematic viscosity at the second sample temperature. The viscosity index of the sample is determined using the first kinematic viscosity and the second kinematic viscosity. The viscosity index of the sample is presented in digital form to system operators.

Abstract: Multi-component catalyst systems for polymerization and copolymerization of olefins consist of at least one transition metal complex containing a multidentate ligand and a three-component cocatalyst. The transition metal complexes with bidentate ligands L have empirical formulasLMX.sub.2, LMXY or L.sub.2 Mwhere M is Ti, V, Zr or Hf atom; X is an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, or a halogen atom; Y is a mono- or double-bonded ligand different from X. Complexes with tridentate ligands L' have empirical formulas L'MX where M is Ti, V, Zr or Hf; X is an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, or a halogen atom. Examples of L and L' are alkyldioxy, alkyldiamino, alkyldicarboxy, biaryldioxy, or alkylaminodioxy ligands; particular examples of X are the isopropoxy group or Cl; a particular example of Y is an oxygen atom. The preferred substitution types in the multidentate ligands L and L' are such which afford their unimpeded coordination to the metal atom M in tri-, tetra- or pentacoordinated complexes.

Abstract: An alternate-path, well screen made-up of joints and having a sleeve positioned between the ends of adjacent joints which acts as a manifold for fluidly-connecting the alternate-paths on one joint with the alternate-paths on an adjacent joint.

Abstract: This is a process for upgrading a petroleum naphtha fraction. The naphtha is subjected to reforming and the reformate is cascaded to a benzene and toluene synthesis zone over a benzene and toluene synthesis catalyst comprising a molecular sieve of low acid activity. The preferred molecular sieve is steamed ZSM-5. The benzene and toluene synthesis zone is operated under conditions compatible with the conditions of the reformer such as pressures of above about 50 psig (446 kPa) and temperatures above about 800.degree. F. (427.degree. C). In one aspect of the invention, the benzene and toluene synthesis catalyst includes a metal hydrogenation component such as cobalt, nickel, platinum or palladium. In one mode of operation, the benzene and toluene synthesis catalyst replaces at least a portion of the catalyst of the reformer. The process produces a product containing an increased proportion of benzene and toluene, and a reduced proportion of C8 aromatics, particularly ethylbenzenes, as compared to the reformate.

Abstract: Low sulfur gasoline is produced from an olefinic, cracked, sulfur-containing naphtha by treatment over an acidic catalyst, preferably an intermediate pore size zeolite such as ZSM-5 to crack low octane paraffins and olefins under relatively mild conditions, with limited aromatization of olefins and naphthenes. This is followed by hydrodesulfurization over a hydrotreating catalyst such as CoMo on alumina. The initial treatment over the acidic catalyst removes the olefins which would otherwise be saturated in the hydrodesulfurization, consuming hydrogen and lowering product octane, and converts them to compounds which make a positive contribution to octane. Overall liquid yield is high, typically at least 90 percent of higher. Product aromatics are typically increased by no more than 25 weight percent relative to the feed and may be lower than the feed.

Abstract: The invention provides certain carbonates which have been prepared by reacting alkylamines with dialkylcarbonates and/or alkylene carbonates, and their use as friction reducing additives in fuels and lubes.

Abstract: A point-of-sale (POS) processing system includes a host and a plurality of portable POS terminals. A local controller may be provided intermediate the host and the POS terminals, so that the POS terminals communicate with the host via the local controller. Each POS terminal includes a main portion and an extension portion. The main portion may be supported by a harness for strapping the main portion to a dealer's body. The extension portion may be small in size and light in weight so that it can be easily held with one hand. The main portion includes a two-way communication subsystem, a processor, and at least one data interface. The extension portion includes a reading device (e.g., a magnetic strip reader) for reading financial account data from an account authorization device (e.g., a credit card, debit card or prepay card). It further includes an input device (e.g., a keypad) for inputting a security code access key (e.g.

Abstract: The invention provides certain hydroxyacetamides which have been prepared by reacting primary etheramines with hydroxycarboxylic acid, particularly etheramine glycolamide, and their use as friction reducing additives in fuels and lubes.

Abstract: A film structure comprises a first outer skin layer (a) of an olefin co- or terpolymer having an external surface which is sealable and machinable, the first skin layer containing a non-migratory particulate crosslinked hydrocarbyl substituted polysiloxane, and which is located on one side of a core olefinic polymer layer (b) on an opposite side of the core layer there is a second skin layer (c) which is ethylene homopolymer and which is free of the particulate crosslinked hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane of the first skin layer, the second skin layer. In one embodiment, for improved barrier properties, the ratio of particle size to thickness of the (a) skin layer ranges from about 1.25 to about 2.5.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing an acidic solid comprising a Group IVB metal oxide modified with an oxyanion of a Group VIB metal. An example of this acidic solid is zirconia, modified with tungstate. This modified solid oxide may be used as a catalyst, for example, to isomerize C.sub.4 to C.sub.8 paraffins. The modified solid oxide is treated with hydrogen at elevated temperatures to enhance catalytic properties of the material.

Abstract: Polymeric amine sulfur-containing heterocyclic reaction products have been found to be effective antiwear and corrosion inhibiting additives for fuels, including gasolines, and lubricants with excellent high temperature decomposing, cleanliness and detergency/dispersancy features.

Abstract: There is provided a zeolite catalyst, which is first selectivated with a siliceous material and then treated with an aqueous solution comprising alkaline earth metal ions under ion exchange conditions.

Abstract: A method for gravel-packing an interval within a cased wellbore wherein perforations in the well casing are cleaned of any plugging materials before placement of the gravel (e.g. sand). A screen having alternate flowpaths thereon is lowered adjacent the perforated casing and a clear fluid (e.g. clear fracturing gel) is pumped through the perforations into the formation. The gel cleans the perforation of any plugging material and fractures the formation. A gravel (e.g. sand) slurry is then pumped into the annulus and through the perforations to deposit sand in the fracture, the perforations, and the annulus around the screen. If a sand bridge(s) forms in the annulus, the alternate flowpaths will deliver the slurry to all levels within the annulus insuring good distribution of sand across the interval.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for rejuvenating an aqueous alkanolamine solution being at least partially deactivated from contact with an acid gas, said rejuvenation method comprising contacting said aqueous alkanolamine solution with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrotreating catalyst under hydrotreating conversion conditions including contact time sufficient to increase the acid gas sorption capacity of said aqueous alkanolamine solution.

Abstract: Phenolic imidazolines prepared via one-step condensation of hydrocarbylpolyamino-phenols and carbonyl generating species have been found to be effective antioxidants in lubricant applications. These additives are derived from a one-step reaction using low cost phenolic amines and carbonyl compounds. In addition to their antioxidant activity, they are, because of the presence of the cyclic imidazoline groups, also expected to exhibit corrosion inhibiting and metal passivating activity.

Abstract: A well tool having at least one alternate flowpath for delivering fluid to different levels in a wellbore wherein the flowpath is comprised of a conduit having a plurality of outlets spaced along its length which, in turn, are provided with inserts of erosion-resistant material to alleviate erosion of the outlets.

Abstract: A heath sealable thermoplastic film is coated on at least one side with an acrylonitrile-containing coating containing from 25 wt. % to about 80 wt. % acrylonitrile. More specifically the film is coated on the inside with a polymeric coating comprising (i) from 25 to 50 wt. % of a nitrile such as acrylonitrile, (ii) from 40 to 75 wt. % of a monomer selected from the group consisting of an alkyl acrylate or 1,3-butadiene, and (iii) about 1 to 10 wt. % of a monomer selected from the group consisting of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or sulfoethyl methacrylate, the coating having a calculated glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) ranging from about 10.degree. C. to less than about 50.degree. C. The outside of the film is coated with an acrylic coating composition which can contain from 0 to about 80 wt. % acrylonitrile.

Abstract: Blown films of linear low density polyethylene are produced by a high stalk process comprising extruding the linear low density polyethylene through an annular die to form an extruded tube of molten material, cooling the extruded tube while drawing the tube so cooled, to maintain the tube diameter identical to that of the annular die and expanding the tube or bubble to attenuate the walls thereof by introducing a gas to the interior of the tube or bubble. The resulting films are characterized by superior impact strength and MD tear resistance.