Abstract: A fluid catalytic hydrocarbon conversion process and apparatus in which hot freshly regenerated catalyst is contacted with hydrocarbon feedstock in a gravity flow catalytic reactor. Spent catalyst from the reactor is separated from reactants in a ballistic separator and completely regenerated in a riser regenerator.

Abstract: A method for forming an insulated pipe resistant to high temperatures and great shock forces comprises basically, forming a batt of fiber felt to the inner surface of the pipe, securing a high temperature resistant metal shield over the inner surface of the fiber felt batt, and forming an erosion resistant castable refractory over the inner surface of the high temperature resistant metal shield.

Abstract: An insulated pipe is disclosed comprising a fiber felt batt or first layer secured to the pipe inner surface with studs protruding therethrough this first layer, a high temperature resistant metal shield mounted on the studs and contiguous to the first layer, and a metal grating reinforced erosion resistant castable refractory mounted over all and attached to the tops of the studs for providing an efficient, high temperature and shock resistant, internally insulated pipe.

Abstract: A process is described herein for regeneration of spent, coke contaminated fluidized cracking catalyst by burning coke therefrom with a molecular oxygen containing regeneration gas in a fluidized dense phase bed, and for burning substantially all carbon monoxide formed to carbon dioxide. A method is provided for supplying additional oxygen to a dilute phase above the dense phase bed for combustion of carbon monoxide. Additionally, a method is provided for transferring heat from the dilute phase back to the bottom of the fluidized dense phase bed.

Abstract: A process is described herein for regeneration of spent, coke contaminated fluidized cracking catalyst by burning coke therefrom with a molecular oxygen containing regeneration gas in a fluidized dense phase bed, and for burning substantially all carbon monoxide formed to carbon dioxide. A method is provided for balancing oxygen concentration across the cross-sectional area of the dense phase bed, as is a method for supplying additional oxygen above the dense phase bed for combustion of carbon monoxide. Additionally, a method is provided for transferring heat from a dilute phase back to the fluidized dense phase bed.

Abstract: Apparatus for regeneration of spent, coke contaminated fluidized cracking catalyst by burning coke therefrom with a molecular oxygen containing regeneration gas in a fluidized dense phase bed, and for burning substantially all carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. Means are provided for transferring heat from the top to the bottom of the regeneration apparatus, employing catalyst as the transfer medium. Also, conical standpipe means is provided for deaerating regenerated catalyst.

Abstract: Apparatus for regeneration of spent, coke contaminated fluidized cracking catalyst by burning coke therefrom with a molecular oxygen containing regeneration gas in a fluidized dense phase bed, and for burning substantially all carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. Means are provided for transferring heat from the top of said regeneration apparatus to the bottom, employing catalyst as the transfer medium. Additionally, means are provided for maintaining a homogeneous fluidized dense phase bed of catalyst undergoing regeneration. Also, conical standpipe means is provided for deaerating regenerated catalyst.

Abstract: A fluidized catalytic cracking process wherein the reaction zone comprises one or more riser reaction conduits discharging into a reaction vessel. Hydrocarbon vapors and catalyst discharging from the risers separate to form a dense phase fluidized catalyst bed and a hydrocarbon vapor phase within the reaction vessel. A selected weight inventory of catalyst is maintained in the reaction vessel dense phase catalyst bed by valve means responsive to the weight of catalyst. Conversion of hydrocarbon in the reaction vessel may be increased by reducing the dense phase catalyst bed bulk density and consequently increasing contact of catalyst with hydrocarbon vapor within the reaction vessel.

Abstract: A transport type fluid catalytic cracking reactor comprising a riser conduit, a flow reversal means and a downcomer conduit, wherein the flow reversal means has a closable top such that a shorter or longer residence time of catalyst and oil vapor in the transport reactor may be selected without affecting vapor velocity within the riser conduit.