Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for withdrawing and dewatering slag from a gasification system. In particular, the present invention relates to a conveying lockhopper and method of using the conveying lockhopper to collect slag and other waste byproducts from the gasifier of a gasification system. The conveying lockhopper is configured to receive slag from a gasifier, simultaneously extract and dewater the slag, and expel the processed slag directly into an awaiting container suitable for carrying the processed slag away. The conveying lockhopper generally comprises a housing with inlet and outlet valves to receive and expel slag, respectively. The housing is inclined at an angle typically between 5 and 60 degrees to the horizontal so that the outlet is at a higher elevation than the inlet. Inside the housing, an auger or similar conveying mechanism conveys the slag from the inlet towards the outlet while simultaneously dewatering the slag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for withdrawing and dewatering slag from a gasification system. In particular, the present invention relates to a conveying lockhopper and method of using the conveying lockhopper to collect slag and other waste byproducts from the gasifier of a gasification system. The conveying lockhopper is configured to receive slag from a gasifier, simultaneously extract and dewater the slag, and expel the processed slag directly into an awaiting container suitable for carrying the processed slag away. The conveying lockhopper generally comprises a housing with inlet and outlet valves to receive and expel slag, respectively. The housing is inclined at an angle typically between 5 and 60 degrees to the horizontal so that the outlet is at a higher elevation than the inlet. Inside the housing, an auger or similar conveying mechanism conveys the slag from the inlet towards the outlet while simultaneously dewatering the slag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for withdrawing and dewatering slag from a gasification system. In particular, the present invention relates to a conveying lockhopper and method of using the conveying lockhopper to collect slag and other waste byproducts from the gasifier of a gasification system. The conveying lockhopper is configured to receive slag from a gasifier, simultaneously extract and dewater the slag, and expel the processed slag directly into an awaiting container suitable for carrying the processed slag away. The conveying lockhopper generally comprises a housing with inlet and outlet valves to receive and expel slag, respectively. The housing is inclined at an angle typically between 5 and 60 degrees to the horizontal so that the outlet is at a higher elevation than the inlet. Inside the housing, an auger or similar conveying mechanism conveys the slag from the inlet towards the outlet while simultaneously dewatering the slag.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid catalytic cracking process for cracking gas oils and naphtha which provides improved selectivity for C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 olefins employing a catalyst comprising a novel zeolite characterized by a large number of secondary pores, a substantially decreased Lattice Constant of below about 24.19 .ANG., and a substantially decreased Acid Site Density, attained by hydrothermal and acid-treating of an ultrastable Y-zeolite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for converting a hydrocarbon charge to a product containing improved yields of C.sub.4 /C.sub.5 olefins with a reduction in the loss of gasoline yield which comprises:passing said hydrocarbon charge into contact with a catalyst comprising a phosphorus-containing medium pore zeolite mixed as an additive with Y-zeolite in a weight ratio of 0.005 to 0.10, said zeolites in separate or composite spray dried particles,wherein the catalyst to oil ratio is 0.1 to 10, reacting said hydrocarbon charge at a temperature of 800.degree. F. to 1200.degree. F., a pressure of 0 to 150 psig, and in the absence of added hydrogen, thereby producing a product containing improved yields of C.sub.4 /.sub.5 olefins and reduced loss in gasoline yield.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon feedstock is catalytically cracked at an elevated temperature in a cracking zone with a zeolite cracking catalyst. The cracking catalyst employed comprises a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite catalyst and a hybrid [Al,B]-zeolite catalyst. In this process the hydrocarbon feedstock is contacted with the zeolite catalyst in, for example, a fluidized bed catalytic cracking unit to yield cracked products containing increased amounts of C.sub.3 /C.sub.8 olefins.

Abstract: In a preferred method, particles of amorphous silica are used to provide a silica coating suitable for carrying dispersed catalyst particles for the treatment of diesel engine exhaust emissions. The silica coating is formed from a mixture consisting essentially of two groups of the fine silica particles of respective average sizes and size ranges which are virtually non-overlapping. The particles of the first of the two groups have a first average size sufficient to permit the particles of the first group (smaller group) to occupy voids between the particles of the second group (larger group) in a packed arrangement, and preferably the second group has a second average size which is at least 20 times greater than the first average size.

Abstract: A high surface area ceria-alumina washcoat is disclosed in which the ceria is prepared from cerium acetate.