Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the aromatization of C6 to C12 alkanes, such as hexane, heptane and octane, to aromatics, such as benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene and xylenes, with a germanium-containing zeolite catalyst. The catalyst is a non-acidic aluminum-silicon-germanium zeolite on which a noble metal, such as platinum, has been deposited. The zeolite structure may be of MFI, BEA, MOR, LTL or MTT. The zeolite is made non-acidic by being base-exchanged with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, such as cesium, potassium, sodium, rubidium, barium, calcium, magnesium and mixtures thereof, to reduce acidity. The catalyst is sulfur tolerant and may be pretreated with a sulfur compound, i.e., sulfided. The hydrocarbon feed may contain sulfur up to 1000 ppm. The present invention could be applicable to a feedstream which is predominantly paraffinic and/or low in naphthenes. Lowering the hydrogen to hydrocarbon ratio increases conversion and aromatics selectivity.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of alkanes having two to six carbon atoms per molecule to aromatics. The catalyst is a MFI zeolite with a crystallite size of less than 15 microns with, in addition to silicon and aluminum, germanium as a framework element. Platinum is deposited on the zeolite. The zeolite may contain other optional tetravalent and trivalent elements in the zeolite framework. The catalyst is synthesized by preparing a zeolite containing aluminum, silicon, germanium and, optionally, other elements in the framework, calcining the zeolite and depositing platinum on the zeolite. The catalyst may be used for aromatization of alkanes, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylenes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MCS0702B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MCS0702B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MCS0702B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MCS0702B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MCS0701B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MCS0701B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MCS0701B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MCS0701B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for regeneration of a zeolite catalyst, specifically an aluminosilicate zeolite with germanium substituted in the framework for silicon and with platinum deposited on the zeolite. The catalyst may be used in a process for aromatization of alkanes, specifically C2-C8 alkanes. The regeneration process 1) removes coke and sulfur from the catalyst via oxidation, 2) redisperses platinum on the surface of the catalyst via chlorine gas, 3) removes chlorine and bind Pt to the surface of the zeolite by steaming, 4) reduces the catalyst in hydrogen, and 5) optionally, resulfides the catalyst. The zeolite may be a MFI zeolite. The catalyst may be bound with an inert material which does not act as a binding site for platinum during the regeneration process, for example, silica.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 781000G. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 781000G. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 781000G and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 781000G with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MCS0747B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MCS0747B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MCS0747B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MCS0747B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MCS0711B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MCS0711B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MCS0711B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MCS0711B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MCS0701B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MCS0701B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MCS0701B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MCS0701B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MX0622B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MX0622B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MX0622B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MX0622B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MCS0702B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MCS0702B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MCS0702B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MCS0702B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated MX0623B2RF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety MX0623B2RF. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety MX0623B2RF and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety MX0623B2RF with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 468300G. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 468300G. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 468300G and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 468300G with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 779020G. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 779020G. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 779020G and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 779020G with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 565452G. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 565452G. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 565452G and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 565452G with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 303308G. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 303308G. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 303308G and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 303308G with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods for modeling wellbore trajectories, which can be used to model corresponding drillstring trajectories and transform the torque-drag drill string model into a full stiff-string formulation.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic device for removing sediment and other materials from storm water runoff is provided. An exemplary embodiment of this device includes: a first substantially cylindrical chamber a second substantially cylindrical chamber concentrically disposed within the upper portion of the first chamber, a first baffle concentrically disposed within the second chamber, and a second baffle disposed within the lower portion of the first chamber. A water inlet is attached to or formed integrally with the second chamber; a water outlet is attached to or formed integrally with the first chamber; and an optional bypass outlet is attached to or formed integrally with the first chamber.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework and at least one metal selected from Group 10 deposited on the zeolite. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product.

Abstract: This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework. At least one Group 10 metal, such as platinum, is deposited on the zeolite. Examples of the elements in the framework are tin, boron, iron or titanium. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product.