Abstract: The present invention is a method for separating aromatics from saturates using a non-porous polycarbonate membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the polycarbonate membrane may be crosslinked.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for removing acid gases from gaseous streams by contacting the stream with an aqueous scrubbing solution containing a heterocyclic nitrogen compound comprised of either a five-- or six--membered ring having a pKa no greater than about 8. Imidazole is a preferred heterocyclic nitrogen compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkaline salt promoter system which includes an N-aminoalkyl alkylpiperazine, preferably the compound 1-(3-aminopropyl)-2,5-dimethylpiperazine (APDP), an alkali metal salt or hydroxide (e.g., K.sub.2 CO.sub.3) and water. These scrubbing compositions may be used for removing CO.sub.2 from gaseous streams containing CO.sub.2.

Abstract: A delayed coking process is provided in which the fresh oil is introduced into the coker product fractionator and in which a stream of heavy oil product is withdrawn from the fractionator before it can contact the fresh oil. The stream of heavy oil product withdrawn from the fractionator is subjected to solvent separation to produce a high Conradson carbon product and a low Conradson carbon product. At least a portion of the low Conradson carbon product is recovered and the high Conradson carbon product is recycled to the coking zone.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a strongly basic tertiary amino compound having a pK.sub.a at 20.degree. C. greater than 8.6 and a boiling point at 760 mm greater than 180.degree. C. whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: Carbon monoxide is removed from feedstreams by a process which comprises contacting the feedstream with a solution of a cuprous fluorinated acetylacetonate in an organic solvent containing a stabilizing agent to remove CO by forming a first cuprous complex, decomposing the first cuprous complex whereby the stabilizing agent which replaces CO in the first cuprous complex to form a second cuprous complex, and separating the displaced CO. The formation of the second cuprous complex avoids any deposition of copper metal upon heating.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a nitrogen heterocyclic tertiary aminoalkanol or aminoetheralkanol whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: A process for separating a gaseous alkene mixture into components thereof which comprises contacting the gaseous alkene mixture with a cuprous complex of the formula [Cu(facac)].sub.x L.sub.y where facac is a fluorinated acetylacetonate and L is a stabilizing agent in an organic solvent wherein L is displaced by alkene. Cuprous complexes containing alkene can then be separated provided that the separation factor between alkene complex to be separated and other alkene complexes is at least about 1.05.

Abstract: Alkenes, alkynes or mixtures thereof are removed from feedstreams by a process which comprises contacting the feedstream with a solution of a cuprous fluorinated acetylacetone in an organic solvent containing stabilizing agent to remove alkene, alkyne or mixture thereof by forming a first cuprous complex, decomposing the first cuprous complex whereby stabilizing agent replaces alkene or alkyne in the first cuprous complex to form a second cuprous complex, and separating the displaced component. The formation of the second cuprous complex avoids any deposition of copper metal upon heating.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a tertiary amino azabicyclic alcohol whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a severely sterically hindered secondary aminoether alcohol having a cumulative .sup.- -E.sub.s value (Taft's steric hindrance constant) greater than about 1.75 whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkaline promoter system comprising specific mixtures of nonsterically hindered amino compounds and sterically hindered amino acids and their use in acid gas scrubbing processes. The preferred promoter system comprises a mixture of (i) diethanol amine or 1,6-hexanediamine and (ii) N-secondary butyl glycine or pipecolinic acid.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a di-secondary aminoether wherein each amino group has a severely sterically hindered secondary amino moiety whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a diaminoether wherein at least one amino group is a tertiary amine whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: The selective removal of H.sub.2 S gas from a normally gaseous mixture containing H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is accomplished by contacting the gaseous mixture with an absorbent solution comprising a severely sterically hindered secondary amino compound having a cumulative .sup.- E.sub.s value (Taft's steric hindrance constant) greater than about 1.75 whereby H.sub.2 S is selectively absorbed from the mixture.

Abstract: Acidic gases containing carbon dioxide are removed from a normally gaseous mixture by absorbing CO.sub.2 from the gaseous mixture with an aqueous solution comprising a basic alkali metal salt or hydroxide and an activator or promoter system for the salt or hydroxide which contains (i) at least one non-sterically hindered diamine defined as having both a primary and a tertiary amino moiety wherein the primary amino moiety is attached to a primary carbon atom, and (ii) an amino acid, and desorbing at least partially the absorbed CO.sub.2 from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: Nonstoichiometric carbon-sulfur compounds have been found to be effective adsorbents for separating organic vapors from a gaseous mixture. Separation of aromatic compounds from gaseous mixtures is particularly effective using such compounds. The spent adsorbent may then be regenerated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the separation of components or mixtures from feedstreams using magnetically stabilized beds. More particularly, the invention relates to the removal of contaminants from fluid streams in a continuous process by use of solid absorbents which also include a magnetizable component capable of adsorbing the contaminants from the fluid streams wherein the adsorption and desorption are carried out at substantially the same pressure. The adsorbent particles and magnetizable component which flow or move through the vessel are stabilized against fluid by-passing and solids back-mixing and recirculation generally associated with fluidized beds (except for the flow or movement of the solids through the contacting vessels) during adsorption and desorption by the use of an applied magnetic field. The use of the applied magnetic field enables one to use small size adsorbent particles without encountering high pressure drops as with fixed bed processes.

Abstract: Acidic gases are substantially removed from a normally gaseous mixture by a process comprising contacting the normally gaseous mixture with an amine-solvent liquid absorbent comprising (i) an amine mixture comprised of at least about 50 mol % of a sterically hindered amine and at least about 10 mol % of a tertiary amino alcohol, wherein said sterically hindered amine contains at least one secondary amino group which is part of a ring and is attached to either a secondary or tertiary carbon atom or a primary amino group attached to a tertiary carbon atom, and (ii) a solvent for said amine mixture which is also a physical absorbent for said acidic gases. The liquid absorbent may also include up to about 35 weight percent water. The coaction of the sterically hindered amine and the tertiary amino alcohol in conjunction with the solvent provides an increase in the amount of CO.sub.2 containing acidic gases absorbed compared to the use of the same sterically hindered amines alone and lowers the heat of reaction.

Abstract: Carbon dioxide containing acidic gases are substantially removed from a normally gaseous mixture by a process comprising contacting the normally gaseous mixture with an aqueous amine solution, wherein the amine consists of at least about 50 mol % of a sterically hindered amino alcohol and at least about 10 mol % of a tertiary amino alcohol, wherein said sterically hindered amino alcohol contains at least one secondary amino group which is part of a ring and is attached to either a secondary or tertiary carbon atom or a primary amino group attached to a tertiary carbon atom. The coaction of the sterically hindered amino alcohol and the tertiary amino alcohol provide an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide containing acidic gases absorbed compared to the use of the sterically hindered amines alone and lowers the heat of reaction.