Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments that pertain to esterification processes are provided that enable the homogeneous, acid catalyst to be rendered into a less, acidic, liquid phase from which the esterification product can be separated by vaporization. It is believed that in the processes of this disclosure, the homogeneous, acidic catalysts used for the esterification are converted to less acidic, stable, acylated species that remain in the liquid phase from which the esterification product can be recovered by vaporization.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing ethylene dichloride from monoethylene glycol and hydrogen chloride in the presence of water, thereby forming an ethylene dichloride-rich liquid phase that can be readily separated from a coexisting aqueous phase. The reaction is carried out under conditions that limit both 2-chloroethanol and ethylene dichloride in the vapor phase, facilitating high conversion efficiencies and minimizing ethylene dichloride losses. The process includes a reaction step in which monoethylene glycol is converted to 2-chloroethanol and subsequently to ethylene dichloride, generating water that aids in separating by-products from the ethylene dichloride-rich phase. A phase-separation system is employed to decant the heavier, ethylene dichloride phase from an aqueous phase containing residual reactants and by-products.

Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a process for producing vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) from ethylene glycol diacetate (GDA) by thermal cracking in the presence of a substantially non-reactive liquid. The liquid phase enhances heat transfer, improves selectivity, and reduces fouling. The process operates in a continuous or discontinuous phase, optimizing efficiency and enabling higher yields of VAM with improved reactor performance.

Abstract: By this invention processes are provided for the conversion of carbohydrate to ethylene glycol by retro-aldol catalysis and sequential hydrogenation using control methods having at least one of acetol (hydroxyacetone) and a tracer as inputs.

Abstract: Control methods are disclosed for continuous, unmodulated, multiple catalytic conversion step processes using at least two catalysts, a first catalyst and a second catalyst, that accommodate changes in the performance of each catalyst and the relative performances of the catalysts. In the methods, certain process parameters are used in a manner that is indicative of changes in catalyst performance, and the control methods provide for adjustment of at least one of: the absolute amount of catalytically active species and relative amounts of each of the first catalyst and second catalyst and at least one of the rate of feed or concentration of the raw material to the reaction zone.

Abstract: Retro-aldol processes are disclosed that use very low concentrations of retro-aldol catalyst in combination with hydrogenation catalyst of certain activities, sizes and spatial dispersions to obtain the high selectivities to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Retro-aldol processes are disclosed that use very low concentrations of retro-aldol catalyst in combination with hydrogenation catalyst of certain activities, sizes and spatial dispersions to obtain the high selectivities to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: By this invention processes are provided for the conversion of carbohydrate to ethylene glycol by retro-aldol catalysis and sequential hydrogenation using control methods having at least one of acetol (hydroxyacetone) and a tracer as inputs.

Abstract: Retro-aldol processes are disclosed that use very low concentrations of retro-aldol catalyst in combination with hydrogenation catalyst of certain activities, sizes and spatial dispersions to obtain the high selectivities to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: By this invention processes are provided for the conversion of carbohydrate to ethylene glycol by retro-aldol catalysis and sequential hydrogenation using control methods having at least one of acetol (hydroxyacetone) and a tracer as inputs.

Abstract: Retro-aldol processes are disclosed that use very low concentrations of retro-aldol catalyst in combination with hydrogenation catalyst of certain activities, sizes and spatial dispersions to obtain the high selectivities to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Retro-aldol processes are disclosed that use very low concentrations of retro-aldol catalyst in combination with hydrogenation catalyst of certain activities, sizes and spatial dispersions to obtain the high selectivities to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Retro-aldol processes are disclosed that use very low concentrations of retro-aldol catalyst in combination with hydrogenation catalyst of certain activities, sizes and spatial dispersions to obtain the high selectivities to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Continuous processes for making ethylene glycol form aldohexose-yielding carbohydrates are disclosed which enhance the selectivity to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Continuous processes for making ethylene glycol form aldohexose-yielding carbohydrates are disclosed which enhance the selectivity to ethylene glycol.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for the catalytic conversion using a heterogeneous hydrogenolysis or hydrogenation catalyst of carbohydrate feed to one or both of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. In the disclosed processes, a portion of the heterogeneous catalyst in the reaction zone of the catalytic process is withdrawn and recycled and the recycle is integrated to enhance the overall process.

Abstract: By this invention processes are provided for the conversion of carbohydrate to ethylene glycol by retro-aldol catalysis and sequential hydrogenation using control methods having at least one of acetol (hydroxyacetone) and a tracer as inputs.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for the catalytic conversion of carbohydrate feed to one or both of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. In the disclosed processes, a portion of the aqueous medium in the reaction zone of the catalytic process is withdrawn and recycled and the recycle is integrated to enhance the overall process.

Abstract: Control methods are disclosed for continuous, unmodulated, multiple catalytic conversion step processes using at least two catalysts, a first catalyst and a second catalyst, that accommodate changes in the performance of each catalyst and the relative performances of the catalysts. In the methods, certain process parameters are used in a manner that is indicative of changes in catalyst performance, and the control methods provide for adjustment of at least one of: the absolute amount of catalytically active species and relative amounts of each of the first catalyst and second catalyst and at least one of the rate of feed or concentration of the raw material to the reaction zone.

Abstract: Continuous processes for making ethylene glycol form aldohexose-yielding carbohydrates are disclosed which enhance the selectivity to ethylene glycol.