Abstract: A fluidized bed catalytic process for conversion of propene-rich light olefinic gas feedstock comprising at least 2 mol % ethene and having a C.sub.3 :C.sub.2 molar ratio of at least about 2:1 to produce hydrocarbons rich in C.sub.4.sup.+ aliphatics and aromatics, comprising maintaining a turbulent fluidized bed in a reactor operating at a moderate pressure in the range from about 400 to 2500 kPa, and temperature of about 315.degree. to 510.degree. C., the catalyst having an apparent particle density of about 0.9 to 1.6 g/cm.sup.3, a size range of about 1 to 150 microns, and average catalyst particle size of about 20 to 100 microns containing about 10 to 25 weight percent of fine particles having a particle size less than 32 microns, by passing hot feedstock vapor upwardly through the fluidized catalyst bed at a superficial fluid velocity of about 0.3 to 2 meters per second. Hydrocarbon product is recovered containing a major amount of C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbons and containing C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A fluidized bed catalytic process is disclosed for the conversion of light olefinic gas feedstock to produce hydrocarbons rich in C.sub.5 + liquids. Low temperature turbulent fluidized bed regeneration preserves the acid activity of the catalyst thus reducing catalyst makeup requirements.

Abstract: A turbulent, dense fluid-bed of a medium pore zeolite metal-losilicate catalyst, the bed having a tailored distribution of weight fractions of particles having activities which fall generally along a predetermined curve of activity distribution, is operated under low severity conditions at low WHSV, under moderate pressure and moderate severity to obtain surprisingly high conversion to C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbons having an olefin content in excess of about 80%, about one third by weight of which is distillate (C.sub.9.sup.+). Only a small amount of cycloolefins and a negligibly small amount of aromatics and paraffins are produced. The distillate is formed with a single pass yield in the range from about 10-40 weight percent. The reactor is operated only in the distillate mode. The dense fluid bed has a density, measured at the bottom of the reaction zone, less than 640 kg/m.sup.3 (40 lb/ft.sup.3), and preferably operates at a temperature in the range from about 250.degree. C. (482.degree. F.) to about 371.

Abstract: An improved fluidized bed process for upgrading olefinic hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting the feedstock with acidic siliceous zeolite conversion catalyst particles at elevated temperature under exothermic conditions to produce heavier hydrocarbons including gasoline range hydrocarbons. The improvement comprises maintaining a turbulent fluidized bed of catalyst particles by flowing hydrocarbon-containing vapor upwardly through said bed at less than transport velocity; and introducing liquid olefinic feedstock comprising at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 diene component into the fluidized catalyst bed in a lower portion thereof by rapidly atomizing and vaporizing the liquid feedstock, thus converting feedstock to heavier hydrocarbon without substantial thermal diene degradation thereof prior to contacting conversion catalyst particles in the fluidized bed. A predominantly liquid product is recovered containing C.sub.4 -C.sub.9 hydrocarbons rich in olefins and aromatics.

Abstract: An improvement in gasoline octane without substantial decrease in overall yield is obtained in an integrated process combining a fluidized catalytic cracking reaction and a fluidized catalyst olefin oligomerization reaction when crystalline medium pore shape selective zeolite catalyst particles are withdrawn in partially deactivated form from the oligomerization reaction stage and added as part of the active catalyst in the FCC reaction.

Abstract: The invention combines two unit operations i.e. fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) and circulating fluid bed (CFB) boiler technologies. The circulating solid inventory of the CFB boiler is introduced to the bottom of a conventional FCC unit to supply the endothermic heat of reaction. A once-through FCC catalyst is introduced under high-temperature, short residence time conditions whereby improved yields are achieved through the reduction of coke made in the FCC unit.

Abstract: An improved fluidized bed process for upgrading olefinic hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting the feedstock with acidic siliceous zeolite conversion catalyst particles at elevated temperature under exothermic conditions to produce heavier hydrocarbons including gasoline range hydrocarbons. The improvement comprises maintaining a turbulent fluidized bed of catalyst particles by flowing hydrocarbon-containing vapor upwardly through said bed at less than transport velocity; and introducing liquid olefinic feedstock comprising at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 diene component into the fluidized catalyst bed in a lower portion thereof by rapidly atomizing and vaporizing the liquid feedstock, thus converting feedstock to heavier hydrocarbon without substantial thermal diene degradation thereof prior to contacting conversion catalyst particles in the fluidized bed.

Abstract: A technique for continuous conversion of diene-containing aliphatic hydrocarbon feedstock to heavier hydrocarbon products wherein the feedstock is contacted at elevated temperature under endothermic high severity reaction conditions with a fluidized bed of acidic zeolite fine catalyst particles, comprising methods and means for:maintaining the fluidized catalyst bed in a vertical reactor having a turbulent reaction zone by passing vapor upwardly through the reaction zone at a velocity greater than dense bed transition velocity to a turbulent regime and less than transport velocity for the average catalyst particle;feeding a continuous stream of feedstock into the reaction zone, said feedstream comprising sufficient C.sub.3.sup.

Abstract: A fluidized bed catalytic process for conversion of light olefinic gas feedstock containing ethene to produce hydrocarbons rich in C.sub.5.sup.+ liquids, comprising the steps of maintaining a fluidized bed of zeolite catalyst particles in a turbulent reactor bed at a temperature of about 315.degree. to 510.degree. C., said catalyst having an apparent particle density of about 0.9 to 1.6 g/cm.sup.3 and a size range of about 1 to 150 microns, and average catalyst particles size of about 20 to 100 microns containing about 10 to 25 weight percent of fine particles having a particle size less than 32 microns; passing hot feedstock vapor upwardly through the fluidized catalyst bed under turbulent flow conditions; maintaining turbulent fluidized bed conditions through the reactor bed between transition velocity and transport velocity at a superficial fluid velocity of about 0.3 to 2 meters per second; and recovering hydrocarbon product containing a major amount of C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbons and containing C.sub.

Abstract: A multistage process for producing isoalkyl ethers from lower aliphatic oxygenate feedstock, such as methanol. Feedstock is catalytically converted in a primary catalyst stage at elevated temperature in contact with zeolite catalyst to predominantly C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 lower olefins comprising isobutylene and isoamylene, by-product water and a minor amount of C.sub.8.sup.+ hydrocarbons, followed by fractionation of the C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 olefins to recover a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 -rich recycle stream for further catalytic conversion in the primary stage. C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 olefins are passed to a second catalytic etherification stage for reaction of isoalkenes with methanol to produce methyl tertiary-butyl ether, methyl isoamylether and higher isoalkyl ethers. The second stage effluent may be fractionated to recover an ether product, C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbon liquid product, and unreacted butenes.

Abstract: A multistage process for producing ethers from lower aliphatic oxygenate feedstock, such as methanol. Feedstock is catalytically converted in a primary catalyst stage at elevated temperature in contact with zeolite catalyst to predominantly C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 lower olefins comprising isobutylene and isoamylene, by-product water and a minor amount of C.sub.6.sup.+ hydrocarbons, followed by fractionation of the C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 olefins to recover a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 -rich recycle stream for further catalytic conversion in the primary stage. C.sub.4 -C.sub.5 olefins are passed to a second catalytic etherification stage for reaction of isoalkenes with methanol to produce methyl tertiary-butyl ether and methyl isoamylether. The second stage effluent may be fractionated to recover an ether product, C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbon liquid product, and unreacted butenes.

Abstract: Conversion of oxygenates to lower olefins is improved by operating a fluidized bed of zeolite catalyst in a turbulent fluidization regime at elevated temperature and controlled catalyst activity.

Abstract: Improvements in converting C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 monohydric alcohols, particularly methanol, related oxygenates of said alcohols and/or oxygenates produced by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to light olefins, gasoline boiling range hydrocarbons and/or distillate boiling range hydrocarbons are obtained in a fluidized bed of ZSM-5 type zeolite catalyst operating under conditions effective to provide fluidization in the turbulent regime.