Patents by Inventor Edward A. Hyde

Edward A. Hyde has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Production of aromatics from ethane and/or ethylene
    Patent number: 4642403
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing aromatic hydrocarbons by bringing a feedback containing at least 10% w/w of C.sub.2 hydrocarbons into contact with a catalyst composition comprising a gallium loaded ziolite and a Group VIII metal selected from rhodium and platinum. The reaction is carried out at a temperature from 500.degree.-750.degree. C. A WHSV of 0.2-10 and a pressure of 1-20 bar are preferred. The presence of Group VIII metal increases conversion of the C.sub.2 feed reduces formation of undesirable polynuclear aromatics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Assignee: The British Petroleum Company p.l.c.
    Inventors: Edward A. Hyde, Timothy K. McNiff