Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydrocracking catalyst and its use. A zeolite Y having specifically defined properties is mixed with an alumina binder component and a first metals-containing solution that is extruded to form an extruded mixture. The extruded mixture is dried and calcined. The dried and calcined mixture is then impregnated with a second metals-containing solution.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a naphtha-selective hydrocracking catalyst comprising of from 3 to 4.8% wt of molybdenum, calculated as metal, and of from 1.5 to 3% wt of nickel, calculated as metal, which comprises loading a refractory oxide support comprising an alumina binder component and a zeolite Y component in a content of from 65 to 75 wt % based on the total weight of the catalyst, with nickel and molybdenum in the presence of citric acid, wherein the zeolite Y component has a unit cell size in the range of from 24.42 to 24.52 ?, a SAR in the range of from 8 to 15, and a surface area of from 850 to 1020 m2/g.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst that comprises a specially made silica-alumina composition and a metal or metal compound selected from Group VIB and Group VIII metals. The silica-alumina composition is made by preparing an aqueous mixture containing aluminum sulfate followed by adding alkali metal aluminate to the mixture to enhance the pH to within specified range and then adding aluminum sulfate to the mixture to lower the pH. Then alkali metal silicate is added followed by several other pH swings to provide a mixture containing silica-alumina. The resulting mixture is treated with an alkaline solution to provide a precipitate solid that is recovered to obtain a silica-alumina composition containing of from 30 to 70% wt silica and of from 70 to 30% wt of alumina.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of nickel and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating alumina carrier with molybdenum and nickel and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and optionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of cobalt, and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating a nickel containing carrier with molybdenum, cobalt and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and optionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst that comprises a specially made silica-alumina composition and a metal or metal compound selected from Group VIB and Group VIII metals. The silica-alumina composition is made by preparing an aqueous mixture containing aluminum sulfate followed by adding alkali metal aluminate to the mixture to enhance the pH to within specified range and then adding aluminum sulfate to the mixture to lower the pH. Then alkali metal silicate is added followed by several other pH swings to provide a mixture containing silica-alumina. The resulting mixture is treated with an alkaline solution to provide a precipitate solid that is recovered to obtain a silica-alumina composition containing of from 30 to 70% wt silica and of from 70 to 30% wt of alumina.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst that comprises a specially made silica-alumina composition and a metal or metal compound selected from Group VIB and Group VIII metals. The silica-alumina composition is made by preparing an aqueous mixture containing aluminum sulfate followed by adding alkali metal aluminate to the mixture to inhance the pH to within specified range and then adding aluminum sulfate to the mixture to lower the pH. Then alkali metal silicate is added followed by several other pH swings to provide a mixture containing silica-alumina. The resulting mixture is treated with an alkaline solution to provide a precipitate solid that is recovered to obtain a silica-alumina composition containing of from 30 to 70% wt silica and of from 70 to 30% wt of alumina.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having: (a) an initial boiling point of at least 220° C.; (b) a final boiling point of at most 360° C.; (c) a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. according to ASTM D445 of from 3.8 to 4.4 cSt; and (d) of a flash point according to ASTM D93 of at least 100° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition and the use of a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 160° C. and a final boiling point of at most 215° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition and the use of a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 175° C. and a final boiling point of at most 285° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a fuel composition and the use of a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 210° C. and a final boiling point of at most 320° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition and the use of a Fisc-her-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having: (a) an initial boiling point of at least 250° C.; (b) a final boiling point of at most 350° C.; (c) a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. according to ASTM D445 of from 4.0 to 4.6 cSt; and (d) a flash point according to ASTM D93 of at least 117° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition and the use of a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 200° C. and a final boiling point of at most 300° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a composition and the use of a Fisc- her-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 165° C. and a final boiling point of at most 220° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a cleaning composition and the use of a Fischer-Tropsch gasoil fraction according to the invention.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of cobalt, and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating a nickel containing carrier with molybdenum, cobalt and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and optionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of molybdenum, of from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of nickel and of from 0 to 5 wt % of phosphorus, all based on total dry weight of catalyst, which process comprises (a) treating alumina carrier with molybdenum and nickel and of from 1 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of carrier, and op tionally phosphorus, (b) optionally drying the treated carrier at a temperature of from 40 to 200° C., and (c) calcining the treated and optionally dried carrier at a temperature of from 200 to 650° C. to obtain the calcined treated carrier.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for rejuvenation of a used hydrotreating catalyst comprising at least 8% wt of coke and one or more non-noble Group VIII and/or Group VIb metals, which process comprises the steps of: (i) removing coke from the used hydrotreating catalyst; and (ii) treating the catalyst obtained in step (i) with of from 2 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of dry catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of a hydrocracking catalyst and its use. A zeolite Y having specifically defined properties is mixed with an alumina binder component and a first metals-containing solution that is extruded to form an extruded mixture. The extruded mixture is dried and calcined. The dried and calcined mixture is then impregnated with a second metals-containing solution.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of an olefinic product, the process comprising reacting an oxygenate feedstock in the presence of formulated oxygenate conversion catalyst particles to produce the olefinic product, the formulated catalyst particles comprising a combination of at least a molecular sieve having one-dimensional 10-membered ring channels and a matrix wherein a Group II metal species has been added to the catalyst particles after the combination of said molecular sieve and the matrix.

Abstract: A process and a reactor system for the preparation of an olefinic product by reacting an oxygenate feedstock in the presence of an oxygenate conversion catalyst within a reactor system under oxygenate-to-olefin conversion conditions, to obtain the olefinic product, wherein the reactor system has a contact surface coming in contact with oxygenates and wherein at least part of the contact surface is an material of the formula MX wherein: M is a metal and X is C, or M is a metal or Si and X is N.