Patents Assigned to NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
  • Publication number: 20220154927
    Abstract: The present disclosure seeks to provide a metallic burner tile for use in industrial processes such as cracking. The tile is substantially metallic (e.g. more than 80%) with the balance being ceramic coating on surfaces exposed to high temperature. The tile is lighter and more durable than the current ceramic burners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Stephen Crowe, Eric Clavelle, Leslie Wilfred Benum, Vasily Simanzhenkov, Lucas MacNeil Harding
  • Patent number: 11312845
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer compositions and films prepared therefrom. Specifically: ethylene interpolymer products having: a dimensionless nonlinear rheology network parameter, ?int., greater than or equal to 0.01, satisfying 0.01×(Z?50)0.78??int.?0.01×(Z?60)0.78 inequality wherein Z is a normalized molecular weight defined by Z = M w M e where Mw and Me are the weight average and entanglement molecular weights, and; a residual catalytic metal of from ?0.03 to ?5 ppm of hafnium. The disclosed ethylene interpolymer products have a melt index from about 0.3 to about 500 dg/minute, a density from about 0.855 to about 0.975 g/cc, a polydispersity, M w M n , from about 1.7 to about 25 and a Composition Distribution Breadth Index (CDBI50) from about 1% to about 98%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Soheil Sadeghi, Fazle Sibtain, Zengrong Zhang, Niousha Kazemi, Monika Kleczek, Vinod Konaganti, Bronwyn Gillon, Shivendra Goyal, Sepideh Kasiri, Stephen Salomons, Kenneth Taylor, Mehdi Keshtkar
  • Publication number: 20220119628
    Abstract: The copolymerization of ethylene with a cyclic mono olefin (such as norbornene) is conducted in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a bridged hafnocene catalyst and a three part activator. The catalyst system provides excellent activity at high polymerization temperatures. Copolymers produced according to this invention have unique microstructure (with methyl branching being observed) and unique rheology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Qinyan WANG, XiaoChuan WANG, Peter ZORICAK, Steven CLEMENS, Brian MOLLOY
  • Publication number: 20220119933
    Abstract: An anti-coking surface having a thickness up to 15 microns comprising from 15 to 50 wt. % of MnCr2O4 (for example manganochromite); from 15 to 25 wt. % of Cr0.23Mn0.08Ni0.69 (for example chromium manganese nickel); from 10 to 30 wt. % of Cr1.3Fe0.7O3 (for example chromium iron oxide); from 12 to 20 wt. % of Cr2O3 (for example eskolaite); from 4 to 20 wt. % of CuFe5O8 (for example copper iron oxide); and less than 5 wt. % of one or more compounds chosen from FeO(OH), CrO(OH), CrMn, Si and SiO2 (either as silicon oxide or quartz) and less than 0.5 wt. % of aluminum in any form provided that the sum of the components is 100 wt. % is provided on steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Evan Mah, Vasily Simanzhenkov, Leslie Benum, Hany Farag, Bolaji Olayiwola
  • Patent number: 11306044
    Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is a process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of a lower alkane into a corresponding alkene. The process includes providing a gas stream comprising the lower alkane to a reactor; contacting, in the oxidative dehydrogenation reactor, the lower alkane with a catalyst that includes a mixed metal oxide; and providing to the last 50% of the oxidative dehydrogenation reactor a stream comprising from 0.01 vol. % to 10 vol. % of a C1-C3 alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Bolaji Olayiwola, Vasily Simanzhenkov, Shahin Goodarznia, Mohamed Aiffa
  • Patent number: 11306196
    Abstract: A polyethylene composition including a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 300,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition has a soluble fraction in a CEF analysis of at least 15 weight percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: XiaoChuan Wang, Peter Zoricak, Brian Molloy, Qinyan Wang, Lawrence VanAsseldonk, Norman Aubee
  • Publication number: 20220106468
    Abstract: A thermoformable film comprises a polyethylene composition. The polyethylene composition comprises a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 15,000 to 100,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition has a melt flow ratio (I21/I2) of 50 and an area Dimensional Thermoformability Index (aDTI) at 105° C. of less than 15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: XiaoChuan Wang, Peter Zoricak, Brian Molloy, Norman Aubee
  • Publication number: 20220105715
    Abstract: Multilayer Films have a first skin layer that is prepared from a high density polyethylene and a second skin layer (also referred to as the sealant layer) that is prepared from a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) having a density of from 0.90 to 0.92 g/cc and a Dilution Index, Yd, of greater than 0°. Seals can be prepared by placing two pieces of this film against each other such that the sealant layers are in contact with each other, then applying heat to at least one high density skin layer such that heat is transmitted/conducted through the multilayer film in a sufficient amount to melt the sealant layer and form a seal. The use of LLDPE having a Dilution Index of greater than 0° has been found to improve the sealing performance of multilayer films in comparison to multilayer films where the sealant layer is a conventional LLDPE having a Dilution Index of less than 0°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventor: Robert Clare
  • Publication number: 20220106469
    Abstract: A thermoformable film including a polyethylene composition. The polyethylene composition includes a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a fourth polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: XiaoChuan Wang, Peter Zoricak, Brian Molloy, Norman Aubee
  • Publication number: 20220106467
    Abstract: A polyethylene composition including a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 200,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 200,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: XiaoChuan Wang, Peter Zoricak, Brian Molloy, Qinyan Wang, Lawrence VanAsseldonk, Norman Aubee
  • Publication number: 20220106466
    Abstract: A dual reactor solution polymerization process gives polyethylene compositions containing a first ethylene copolymer and a second ethylene copolymer and which has a balance of barrier properties, toughness and environmental resistance. The polyethylene compositions are suitable for end use applications which may benefit from low oxygen transmission rates such as closures for bottles or barrier film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventor: Xiaochuan WANG
  • Publication number: 20220106470
    Abstract: A dual reactor solution polymerization process gives high density polyethylene compositions containing a first ethylene copolymer and a second ethylene copolymer. The polyethylene compositions can be used in the manufacture of injection molded closures or cast film having good barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Xiaochuan WANG, Stephen SALOMONS
  • Patent number: 11286379
    Abstract: Rotomolded articles, especially flexible rotomolded articles are made from an ethylene interpolymer product having a melt index, I2 of from 2.5 to 8.0 g/10 min, a density of from 0.905 to 0.920 g/cm3; and a Dilution Index, Yd, greater than 0. The ethylene interpolymer product comprises: (I) a first ethylene interpolymer; (II) a second ethylene interpolymer, and; (III) optionally a third ethylene interpolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Celine Bellehumeur, Maryam Fereydoon, Amy Phinney
  • Patent number: 11279819
    Abstract: In some embodiments disclosed herein are polyethylene composition including a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a fourth polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition may have a soluble fraction in a CEF analysis of at least 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: XiaoChuan Wang, Peter Zoricak, Brian Molloy, Qinyan Wang, Lawrence VanAsseldonk, Norman Aubee
  • Publication number: 20220064417
    Abstract: A polyethylene homopolymer composition comprises: a first ethylene homopolymer having a density, d1 of from 0.943 to 0.975 g/cm3, a melt index, I21 of from 0.01 to 10 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 3.0; and a second ethylene homopolymer having a density, d2 of from 0.950 to 0.985 g/cm3, a melt index, I22 of at least 500 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 3.0; wherein the ratio of the melt index, I22 of the second ethylene homopolymer to the melt index, I21 of the first ethylene homopolymer is at least 50. The polyethylene homopolymer compositions which may be nucleated have a weight average molecular weight, Mw of ?75,000, a high load melt index, I21 of at least 200 g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of from 4.0 to 12.0 and may be usefully employed in molding applications, such as, for example, in compression molded closures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventor: Xiaochuan Wang
  • Publication number: 20220056248
    Abstract: A polyethylene homopolymer composition comprises: a first ethylene homopolymer having a density, d1 of from 0.930 to 0.975 g/cm3, a melt index, I21 of from 0.01 to 10 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 2.5; and a second ethylene homopolymer having a density, d2 of from 0.945 to 0.980 g/cm3, a melt index, I22 of at least 1.0 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 2.5; wherein melt index, I22 of the second ethylene homopolymer is greater than the melt index, I21 of the first ethylene homopolymer. The polyethylene homopolymer compositions which may be nucleated have a weight average molecular weight, Mw of 75,000, a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn of less than 4.0 and may be usefully employed in molding applications, such as, for example, in compression molded closures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventor: XiaoChuan Wang
  • Patent number: 11255537
    Abstract: The present disclosure seeks to provide a metallic burner tile for use in industrial processes such as cracking. The tile is substantially metallic (e.g. more than 80%) with the balance being ceramic coating on surfaces exposed to high temperature. The tile is lighter and more durable than the current ceramic burners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Stephen Crowe, Eric Clavelle, Leslie Wilfred Benum, Vasily Simanzhenkov, Lucas MacNeil Harding
  • Publication number: 20220024190
    Abstract: Multilayer films are prepared from an ethylene interpolymer product having a density of from 0.905 to 0.914 g/cc and a melt index, I2, of from 2.5 to 4.5 g/10 minutes, wherein the ethylene interpolymer product comprises: (i) a first ethylene interpolymer; (ii) a second ethylene interpolymer, and; (iii) optionally a third ethylene interpolymer; and wherein the ethylene interpolymer product has a Dilution Index, Yd, of greater than 0 degrees. In an embodiment, the first ethylene interpolymer is made with a single site catalyst and the second ethylene interpolymer is made with a heterogeneous Ziegler Natta catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Maryam Fereydoon, Stephen Salomons, Norman Aubee, Shivendra Goyal, Patrick Lam
  • Patent number: 11230512
    Abstract: This document relates to oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts that include molybdenum, vanadium, and oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Xiaoliang Gao, Marie Barnes, Vasily Simanzhenkov, Elena Sebastiao, David Sullivan, Yoonhee Kim
  • Patent number: 11186655
    Abstract: The various embodiments provide, a magnesium titanium polymerization procatalyst, and methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Qinyan Wang, Holly Kalma, Marissa Clapson, Peter Zoricak, Lawrence VanAsseldonk, Stephen Brown