Abstract: The present application pertains to a methane dehydrogenation process subjecting a methane feed to a novel SiO2 catalyst under dehydrogenation conditions and producing hydrogen, ethylene, an aromatic, or any mixture thereof. In another embodiment, the present application pertains to a novel catalyst for methane dehydrogenation. The catalyst comprises amorphous particles of SiO2. The amorphous particles have a particle size with a nominal diameter of from about 5 nm to 1 cm. The amorphous particles of SiO2 comprise a Lewis acidity sufficient to activate one or more C—H bonds in methane and generate one or more methyl radicals when the catalyst is subjected to methane dehydrogenation conditions. In another embodiment, the present application pertains to method of making the novel catalyst for methane dehydrogenation.

Abstract: A process for converting light hydrocarbons into hydrogen and other valuable hydrocarbons includes reacting the light hydrocarbons with a catalyst in a reactor vessel at a reaction temperature and pressure to produce an intermediate product stream comprising hydrogen, methane, ethylene, acetylene, benzene, and polynuclear aromatics. The intermediate product stream is quenched and compressed after which the constituents of the intermediate product stream are separated.

Abstract: A process includes flowing a catalyst composition comprising catalyst particles into a radial flow moving bed reactor, wherein the catalyst particles move by gravity through the radial flow moving bed reactor to an exit point of the radial flow moving bed reactor, wherein the catalyst particles form a moving catalyst bed in the radial flow moving bed reactor, flowing a light hydrocarbon feed stream comprising C1 to C3 alkanes into the radial flow moving bed reactor in a manner so that the light hydrocarbon feed stream flows radially inward or radially outward through the moving catalyst bed and thereby contacts the catalyst particles under reaction conditions to produce a product effluent stream comprising a C2 to C10 hydrocarbon product and hydrogen, and flowing the product effluent stream from the radial flow moving bed reactor.

Abstract: Provided is a process for synthesizing mesopores-Y zeolite having mesopores up to about 20 nm in diameter. The process comprises starting with a parent meso-Y zeolite and imposing intimate contact between a zinc species and aluminosilicate of the meso-Y zeolite while calcining. The calcined product is then subjected to a hydrothermal treatment in the presence of a residual amount of the Zn species. The species can comprise ZnO.

Abstract: Provided is a process for extracting organic surfactant occluded in an as-synthesized meso-Y zeolite (ASMY). The process comprises treating the ASMY with methanolic ammonium nitrate (MAN). The length of the treatment can last as long as needed, but equilibrium is generally reached at about 2 hours. The treatment is beneficial in that it does not decrease Al content and it extracts sufficient organic surfactant to be safe for calcination.

Abstract: An improved method for recovering metals from spent supported catalysts, including spent supported hydroprocessing catalysts. The method and associated processes comprising the method are useful to recover spent supported catalyst metals used in the petroleum and chemical processing industries. The method generally involves a combination of a pyrometallurgical and a hydrometallurgical method and includes forming a potassium carbonate calcine from the spent supported catalyst containing Group VIIIB/Group VIB/Group VB metal compound(s) combined with potassium carbonate, and extracting and recovering soluble Group VIB metal and soluble Group VB metal compounds from the potassium carbonate calcine.

Abstract: A fluidized bed reactor system includes a riser configured to receive a light hydrocarbon feed stream and a first regenerated catalyst in a bottom portion of the riser, the riser containing one or more heat sources in the bottom portion to generate a heated light hydrocarbon feed stream and a heated regenerated catalyst, and a reaction chamber in a top portion of the riser in fluid communication with a fluidized bed reactor for cracking the heated light hydrocarbon feed stream in the presence of the heated regenerated catalyst flowing upwards from the bottom portion to produce a product effluent stream comprising hydrogen and spent catalyst comprising coke deposits, and a catalyst regeneration unit operatively connected to the fluidized bed reactor and the riser, the catalyst regeneration unit being configured to receive the spent catalyst flowing downwards and combust the coke deposits to produce a second regenerated catalyst.

Abstract: A process for producing ceria extrudates is disclosed. The process includes may include mixing ceria, a cellulose ether, and optionally a solvent to form a mixture; extruding the mixture to form an extrudate; and drying and/or calcining the extrudate. The extrudate is suitable as a catalyst or a catalyst support, in particular for conversion of carbon dioxide to value-added products.

Abstract: A process includes flowing a catalyst composition comprising catalyst particles into a radial flow moving bed reactor, wherein the catalyst particles move by gravity through the radial flow moving bed reactor to an exit point of the radial flow moving bed reactor, wherein the catalyst particles form a moving catalyst bed in the radial flow moving bed reactor, flowing a light hydrocarbon feed stream comprising C1 to C3 alkanes into the radial flow moving bed reactor in a manner so that the light hydrocarbon feed stream flows radially inward or radially outward through the moving catalyst bed and thereby contacts the catalyst particles under reaction conditions to produce a product effluent stream comprising a C2 to C10 hydrocarbon product and hydrogen, and flowing the product effluent stream from the radial flow moving bed reactor.

Abstract: Methods for regenerating spent catalysts, including spent catalysts used in in the catalytic conversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock. The method and associated processes comprising the method are useful to recover spent catalysts used in the petroleum and chemical processing industries. The method generally involves the use of an aqueous leaching solution to leach catalytically active metals from the spent catalyst so that solid carbon built up on the catalyst may be separated from the catalyst metals. The recovered catalyst metals, or a catalyst formed therefrom, may then be re-used in a catalytic conversion process.

Abstract: A reactor uses catalyst blocks for conversion of light hydrocarbons to hydrogen and to liquid hydrocarbons. The catalyst blocks stacked on top of one another within the reactor facilitate conversion of the light hydrocarbons. Electric heaters can be arranged in a variety of orientations within the reactor to supply heat for the conversion reaction. Alternatively, the catalyst blocks can be located within reaction tubes within the reactor and heated by combustion of a fuel adjacent to the reaction tubes. When operated in a regeneration mode, coke that accumulates within the reactor is removed by oxidation.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing mesopore Y zeolite catalysts with larger mesopore sizes. The method employs swelling agents, and optionally cosolvents. The larger mesopores improve accessibility for mass transport of bulky reactants. In the preparation a swelling agent is used in combination with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). Cosolvents can also be used to affect a strong swelling effect.

Abstract: The present application pertains to a methane dehydrogenation process subjecting a methane feed to a novel SiO2 catalyst under dehydrogenation conditions and producing hydrogen, ethylene, an aromatic, or any mixture thereof. In another embodiment, the present application pertains to a novel catalyst for methane dehydrogenation. The catalyst comprises amorphous particles of SiO2. The amorphous particles have a particle size with a nominal diameter of from about 5 nm to 1 cm. The amorphous particles of SiO2 comprise a Lewis acidity sufficient to activate one or more C—H bonds in methane and generate one or more methyl radicals when the catalyst is subjected to methane dehydrogenation conditions. In another embodiment, the present application pertains to method of making the novel catalyst for methane dehydrogenation.

Abstract: An improved method for recovering metals from spent supported catalysts, including spent supported hydroprocessing catalysts. The method and associated processes comprising the method are useful to recover spent supported catalyst metals used in the petroleum and chemical processing industries. The method generally involves a combination of a pyrometallurgical and a hydrometallurgical method and includes forming a potassium carbonate calcine from the spent supported catalyst containing Group VIIIB/Group VIB/Group VB metal compound(s) combined with potassium carbonate, and extracting and recovering soluble Group VIB metal and soluble Group VB metal compounds from the potassium carbonate calcine.

Abstract: Multi-metallic bulk catalysts and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The multi-metallic bulk catalysts contain nickel, molybdenum tungsten, copper, and optionally, titanium and/or niobium. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: Multi-metallic bulk catalysts and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The multi-metallic bulk catalysts contain nickel, molybdenum tungsten, niobium, and optionally, titanium and/or copper. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: Multi-metallic bulk catalysts and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The multi-metallic bulk catalysts contain nickel, molybdenum tungsten, yttrium, and optionally, copper, titanium and/or niobium. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: Multi-metallic bulk catalysts and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The multi-metallic bulk catalysts contain nickel, molybdenum tungsten, yttrium, and optionally, copper, titanium and/or niobium. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: Multi-metallic bulk catalysts and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The multi-metallic bulk catalysts contain nickel, molybdenum tungsten, copper, and optionally, titanium and/or niobium. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: Multi-metallic bulk catalysts and methods for synthesizing the same are provided. The multi-metallic bulk catalysts contain nickel, molybdenum tungsten, niobium, and optionally, titanium and/or copper. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.