Abstract: A novel liquid phase polymerization process for preparing a polyolefin product having preselected properties is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid feedstock which contains an olefinic component and a catalyst composition consisting of a stable complex of BF3 and a complexing agent therefor. The feedstock may comprise any one or more of a number of olefins including branched olefins such as isobutylene, C3 to C15 linear alpha olefins and C4 to C15 reactive non-alpha olefins. The feedstock and the catalyst composition are introduced into a residual reaction mixture recirculating in a loop reactor reaction zone provided in the tube side of a shell and tube heat exchanger at a recirculation rate sufficient to cause intimate intermixing of the residual reaction mixture, the added feedstock and the added catalyst composition.

Abstract: A mid-range vinylidene content PIB polymer composition made by a liquid phase polymerization process conducted in a loop reactor at a temperature of at least 60° F. using a BF3/methanol catalyst complex and a contact time of no more than 4 minutes. At least about 90% of the PIB molecules present in the product comprise alpha or beta position isomers. The vinylidene (alpha) isomer content of the product may range from 20% to 70% thereof, and the content of tetra-substituted internal double bonds is very low, advantageously no more than about 10%, preferably less than about 5% and ideally less than about 1-2%.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for catalytic reactive distillation and on-line regeneration of solid supported catalyst used in the reactive distillation process comprising a distillation column formed into 1st and 2nd functional parts with vapor and fluid connections to 1st and 2nd functional parts and at least one catalytic distillation reactor containing catalyst connected to the vapor and fluid connections and a catalyst regenerator connected to the at least one catalyst distillation reactor for regenerating the catalyst using the method of operating the catalytic distillation reactor to catalyst deactivation and switching communication off to the distillation column and on to the catalyst regenerator for regeneration of catalyst and returning the catalytic distillation reactor to the distillation column.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel approach to treating spent pickling acids, and a useful product resulting from such treatment or recycling approach. More specifically, the present invention is directed to compositions of matter of a high density, high stability, high absorption capacity composite metal oxide preferably comprising designed ratios of iron oxide and zinc oxide from inexpensive, waste raw materials such as, spent hydrochloric galvanizing pickling acids. Further, the present invention describes a process for reacting the spent pickling acids with an alkali hydroxide, oxide or carbonate to generate an alkali chloride and a mixture comprising iron and zinc oxides and hydroxides. The product of the reaction is then filtered, and the content of the alkali in the solids is adjusted according to application requirements, after which the solids are calcined and then screened to a required particle size.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing single carbon number olefins and/or a narrow distribution of olefin products on demand and not as part of a distribution. The invention also relates to the olefins so produced, including, by way of example, 1-octene, and Cn-olefins. More specifically, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is described a method for differentiating a desired internal carbon position for purposes of functionalization and scission of linear hydrocarbon chains at the desired internal carbon position. The invention provides for differentiation of the internal carbons in a linear carbon chain by introducing a methyl branch at the desired location in the linear hydrocarbon chain. The invention also provides for the production of a Cn-olefin from any other Cn-olefin.

Abstract: A process for making a relatively low molecular weight, mid-range vinylidene content PIB polymer product comprising a liquid phase polymerization process conducted in a loop reactor at a temperature of at least 60° F. using a BF3/methanol catalyst complex and a contact time of no more than 4 minutes. At least about 90% of the PIB molecules present in the product comprise alpha or beta position isomers. The vinylidene (alpha) isomer content of the product may range from 20% to 70% thereof, and the content of tetra-substituted internal double bonds is very low, advantageously no more than about 10%, preferably less than about 5% and ideally less than about 1–2%.

Abstract: A mid-range vinylidene content PIB polymer composition made by a liquid phase polymerization process conducted in a loop reactor at a temperature of at least 60° F. using a BF3/methanol catalyst complex and a contact time of no more than 4 minutes. At least about 90% of the PIB molecules present in the product comprise alpha or beta position isomers. The vinylidene (alpha) isomer content of the product may range from 20% to 70% thereof, and the content of tetra-substituted internal double bonds is very low, advantageously no more than about 10%, preferably less than about 5% and ideally less than about 1-2%.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to waste treatment methodologies and technologies for treatment and disposal of organic wastes. More specifically, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is described a system and methodology for treating organic waste by wet oxidation processes or wet air oxidation processes (carried out on the surface or subsurface) followed by introduction of the treated waste mixture into a disposal well and injection of the mixture into a suitable geological formation. Ideally, the mixture is filtered prior to injection into the formation. The method and apparatus of the present invention provide increased waste treatment throughput as compared to conventional use of wet oxidation or wet air oxidation followed by surface biotreatment.

Abstract: A transportation fuel or blending stock for a transportation fuel which contains substantially no FT oxygenates and no sulfur is provided. An economical method of producing a transportation fuel or blending stock which eliminates oxygenates and which does not cause any significant yield loss is also provided.

Abstract: A process for making a relatively low molecular weight, mid-range vinylidene content PIB polymer product comprising a liquid phase polymerization process conducted in a loop reactor at a temperature of at least 60° F. using a BF3/methanol catalyst complex and a contact time of no more than 4 minutes. At least about 90% of the PIB molecules present in the product comprise alpha or beta position isomers. The vinylidene (alpha) isomer content of the product may range from 20% to 70% thereof, and the content of tetra-substituted internal double bonds is very low, advantageously no more than about 10%, preferably less than about 5% and ideally less than about 1-2%.

Abstract: A novel liquid phase polymerization process for preparing a polyolefin product having preselected properties is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid feedstock which contains an olefinic component and a catalyst composition consisting of a stable complex of BF3 and a complexing agent therefor. The feedstock may comprise any one or more of a number of olefins including branched olefins such as isobutylene, C3 to C15 linear alpha olefins and C4 to C15 reactive non-alpha olefins. The feedstock and the catalyst composition are introduced into a residual reaction mixture recirculating in a loop reactor reaction zone provided in the tube side of a shell and tube heat exchanger at a recirculation rate sufficient to cause intimate intermixing of the residual reaction mixture, the added feedstock and the added catalyst composition.

Abstract: A novel liquid phase polymerization process for preparing a polyolefin product having preselected properties is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid feedstock which contains an olefinic component and a catalyst composition consisting of a stable complex of BF3 and a complexing agent therefor. The feedstock may comprise any one or more of a number of olefins including branched olefins such as isobutylene, C3 to C15 linear alpha olefins and C4 to C15 reactive non-alpha olefins. The feedstock and the catalyst composition are introduced into a residual reaction mixture recirculating in a loop reactor reaction zone provided in the tube side of a shell and tube heat exchanger at a recirculation rate sufficient to cause intimate intermixing of the residual reaction mixture, the added feedstock and the added catalyst composition.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making high value olefins and alcohols from synthesis gas as well as a process for an improved yield of alpha-olefins from synthesis gas. The process for hydroformulation of olefins is also provided.

Abstract: An integrated Fischer-Tropsch process for production of a synthetic lubricant basestock incorporating light Fischer-Tropsch products by oligomerizing such light Fischer-Tropsch products is provided. Synthetic lubricant basestock produced by an integrated Fischer-Tropsch process is also provided.

Abstract: A synthetic olefin/paraffin mixture useful for the production of linear alkybenzene and linear alkybenzene sulfonates. An integrated Fischer-Tropsch process to manufacture linear alkylbenzene and linear alkylbenzene sulfonates.

Abstract: A novel liquid phase polymerization process for preparing a polyolefin product having preselected properties is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a liquid feedstock which contains an olefinic component and a catalyst composition consisting of a stable complex of BF3 and a complexing agent therefor. The feedstock may comprise any one or more of a number of olefins including branched olefins such as isobutylene, C3 to C15 linear alpha olefins and C4 to C15 reactive non-alpha olefins. The feedstock and the catalyst composition are introduced into a residual reaction mixture recirculating in a loop reactor reaction zone provided in the tube side of a shell and tube heat exchanger at a recirculation rate sufficient to cause intimate intermixing of the residual reaction mixture, the added feedstock and the added catalyst composition.