Abstract: An improved process for hydrogenation of heavy oil is provided by the use of a mixed catalyst. In the process of the present invention, a mixture of a direct desulfurization catalyst and a spent FCC catalyst which is free of molybdenum is used as the mixed catalyst. In accordance with the process of the present invention, a middle distillate fraction having a boiling point falling within the range of 171.degree. to 343.degree. C. can be obtained in high yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a heavy oil in a hydrogenation reactor of the suspension bed type by the use of catalyst particles and subjecting a catalyst slurry consisting of the used catalyst and the product oil withdrawn from the hydrogenation reactor to solid/liquid separation to recover the product oil and then regenerating by oxidation the used catalyst, the improvement being that the solid/liquid separation step includes at least a step of heat drying oil-containing catalyst particles.In accordance with the process of the present invention, the rate of recovery of oil in the catalyst slurry is high and the yield of product oil can be increased.

Abstract: An amphora-type particulate catalyst-support having an adequately small average particle size and a low attrition index and a method for preparing an amphora-type particulate catalyst-support are disclosed, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) forming a mixed slurry having a solid content of 10 to 30 wt % by adding water to a mixture of 60 to 80 parts by weight of a component (A) comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of allophane, red mud, bauxite, and laterite with 20 to 40 parts by weight of a binder (B), such as silica sol, alumina-titania, etc.,; (b) wet grinding the solid in the mixed slurry to form a slurry of finely divided solid having an average particle size of 0.6 to 2.0 .mu.m; (c) spray-drying the slurry of the finely divided solid to form spray-dried particles; and (d) calcining the spray-dried particles.The catalyst-supports can be advantageously used as a support for preparing particulated catalysts having improved properties; i.g.

Abstract: Crystalline silicates and processes for the production thereof are described. These crystalline silicates are of new crystalline structure, which, as determined after calcination in the air at 550.degree. C., have a composition represented by the general formula (I): pM.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.qSiO.sub.2 (the symbols are as defined in the appended claims) and give a X-ray diffraction pattern as shown in Table 2. They are superior in heat resistance and acid resistance, and can be used as catalysts for the conversion of various organic compounds, absorbents, or as catalysts for various reactions. They are produced by reacting an aqueous mixture comprising (a) a silica source, (b) an alumina source, (c) an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal source, and monoethanolamine at a temperature of 100.degree. to 300.degree. C. until the desired crystalline silicates are formed.

Abstract: Ethanol is prepared from a saccharide such as glucose by a fermentation process. The efficiency of the fermentation is improved by feeding a residual fermented liquid obtained from an evaporator used to vaporize ethanol to a reverse osmosis unit, and then subjecting the residual liquid to reverse osmosis to remove water therefrom. This residual liquid is then recycled to the original fermenter, or to a second fermenter having a smaller volume than the first fermenter.

Abstract: An improved process for producing hydrocarbons which comprises bringing oxygen-containing compounds into contact with a catalyst, said catalyst being a crystalline aluminosilicate, when determined after calcination in the air at 550.degree. C., having a composition represented by the following formula (I):pM.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.qSiO.sub.2 (I)(wherein M represents at least one element selected from hydrogen, alkali metals, and alkaline earth metals, n represents the valence of M, and p and q each represent a molar ratio and are chosen within the ranges of 0.05.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.3.0, 5.ltoreq.q.ltoreq.500) and has a principal X-ray diffraction pattern as set forth in Table 1.

Abstract: A process for producing hydrocarbons which comprises bringing a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide into contact with a catalyst comprising manganese oxide, alkali metal, sulfur, and ruthenium to produce hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbons formed are rich in olefins. When a catalyst prepared by combining the above described catalyst with crystalline zeolite is used, the hydrocarbons formed becomes rich in liquid hydrocarbons, particularly, a gasoline fraction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline silicate useful as a catalyst for various organic reactions such as polymerization of organic compounds, alkylation, isomerization, disproportionation and the like, which has a chemical composition represented by the general formula in the terms of mole ratios of oxides under dehydrated state,(0.1-2)R.sub.2/n O. [aLa.sub.2 O.sub.3.bCe.sub.2 O.sub.3 ].ySiO.sub.2in which R is at least one mono- or divalent cation, n is the valence of R, M is at least one trivalent transition metal ion and/or aluminum ion, and a+b=1, a.gtoreq.0, b.gtoreq.0, and y.gtoreq.12.

Abstract: A crystalline aluminosilicate, ISI-6, having a composition represented by the general formula (I) after being calcined in air at 550.degree. C., .sub.p M.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.q SiO.sub.2 . . . (I) wherein M represents at least one element selected from hydrogen, alkali metals, and alkaline earth metals, n represents the valence of M, and p and q are within the ranges of 0.05.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.3.0 and 60.ltoreq.q.ltoreq.500.

Abstract: A process for preparing oxygen-containing organic compounds from synthesis gas which comprises contacting the synthesis gas with a solid catalyst prepared by the steps of: mixing (A) a copper compound, (B) a nickel compound and (C) a zinc compound; calcining the mixture; mixing the calcined product with (D) a potassium compound; and then reducing the resulting mixture.The selectivity of alcohols such as ethanol and propanol is high in the process of the present invention. The catalyst of the present invention can be used effectively over long periods of time, since the dissipation of the nickel component in the catalyst during the reaction is decreased.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing gasoline having a high octane number or aromatic hydrocarbons by contacting a feed stock containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon having 1 to 12 carbon atoms with a catalyst at an elevated temperature said catalyst comprising a zeolite and a fluorine compound, and optionally Group Ib, IIb, IIIa, VI, VIIb or VIII metal in the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Crystalline silicates and processes for the production thereof are described. These crystalline silicates are of new crystalline structure, which, as determined after calcination in the air at 550.degree. C., have a composition represented by the general formula (I): pM.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.qSiO.sub.2 (the symbols are as defined in the appended claims) and give a X-ray diffraction pattern as shown in Table 2. They are superior in heat resistance and acid resistance, and can be used as catalysts for the conversion of various organic compounds, absorbents, or as catalysts for various reactions. They are produced by reacting an aqueous mixture comprising (a) a silica source, (b) an alumina source, (c) an alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal source, and (d) ethylene glycol or (e) monoethanolamine at a temperature of 100.degree. to 300.degree. C. till the desired crystalline silicates are formed.

Abstract: An improved catalyst suitable for use in the production of hydrocarbons from the synthesis gas comprises an iron-containing Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, a zeolite and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, platinum, palladium, iridium, cobalt and molybdenum. This catalyst gives a high CO conversion and hydrocarbons enriched with C.sub.5.sup.+ gasoline fraction.

Abstract: A process for producing a mixed alcohol by contacting a synthesis gas with a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a solid substance prepared by:calcining a mixture of (A) a copper compound, (B) a nickel compound, and (C) a compound of at least one metal selected from the metals belonging to Groups II-VII of the Periodic Table;impregnating the above-calcined product with (D) an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound;calcining the resulting mixture; andreducing the thus-calcined product.The selectivity of the mixed alcohol is high in the process of the present invention. This is one of the advantages of the present invention. Furthermore the proportion of alcohols other than methanol in the mixed alcohol is relatively high, and thus the mixed alcohol is suitable for use as an alcohol component to be compounded to gasoline.

Abstract: Crystalline aluminosilicates, a process for the production thereof and uses therefor are disclosed. The crystalline aluminosilicates are of new crystalline structure, which, as determined after calcination in the air at 550.degree. C., have a composition represented by the general formula (I):pM.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.qSiO.sub.2(the symbols are as defined in the appended claims) and give a principal X-ray diffraction pattern as shown in Table 1. They are used as catalysts for the conversion of synthesis gas or oxygen-containing organic compounds such as alcohol, ether into hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A process for producing a mixed alcohol by contacting a synthesis gas with a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a solid substance prepared by:calcining a mixture of (A) a zinc compound, (B) a compound of at least one metal selected from iron, cobalt, and nickel, and (C) a compound of at least one metal selected from the metals belonging to Groups II-VII of the Periodic Table;impregnating the above-calcined product with (D) an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound;calcining the resulting mixture; andreducing the thus-calcined product.The selectivity of the mixed alcohol is high in the process of the present invention. This is one of the advantages of the present invention. Furthermore, the proportion of alcohols other than methanol in the mixed alcohol is relatively high, and thus the mixed alcohol is suitable for use as an alcohol component to be compounded to gasoline.