Abstract: The present invention provides a two-stage process for removing polyunsaturated hydrocarbons from C4 hydrocarbon streams that, in addition to C4 hydrocarbons, also contain C5 hydrocarbons and mercaptans and/or disulfides.

Abstract: A process can be used for purifying a hydrocarbon stream containing at least Cx alkanes, Cx olefins, low boilers such as Cx?1 hydrocarbons, and high boilers such as Cx+1 hydrocarbons, with x=3 or 4. The process involves separating off low boilers and separating off high boilers, wherein the separating-off of high boilers is performed in the presence of hydrogen and hence a hydrogenation of the olefins present takes place.

Abstract: A process can be used for oligomerization of isobutene by conversion of an isobutene-containing hydrocarbon stream over an acid catalyst in at least one reaction stage, where a particular ratio of recycle to feed is employed.

Abstract: A process for the oligomerization of C3- to C5-olefins proceeds in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the oligomerization is carried out in at least one reaction stage which includes at least one reactor and at least one distillation column. The content of oligomers in the feed stream to the at least one reaction stage after removal of the oligomers in the at least one distillation column is less than 0.4% by weight.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for removing organic constituents from a gas stream in a two-stage scrubbing operation, in which scrubbing is performed firstly with an alcoholic scrubbing medium and then with an aqueous scrubbing medium. The laden scrubbing media obtained can be used in certain (chemical) processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oligomerization of C2- to C8-olefins in at least two reaction stages, wherein in the last distillation column the reaction mixture is fractionated such that only very small amounts of the reactant olefins and the analogous alkanes remain in the bottom of the distillation column.

Abstract: A process can be used for oligomerization of isobutene by conversion of an isobutene-containing hydrocarbon stream over an acid catalyst in at least one reaction stage, where a particular ratio of recycle to feed is employed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oligomerization catalyst comprising nickel oxide and silica-alumina support material and to a process for oligomerization of C3- to C6-olefins using the oligomerization catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oligomerization of C2- to C8-olefins in at least two reaction stages, wherein in the last distillation column the reaction mixture is fractionated such that only very small amounts of the oligomers formed remain in the distillate.

Abstract: Oligomerization of C3- to C5-olefins using a catalyst is inhibited, wherein the oligomerization is carried out in at least one reaction stage including at least one reactor and at least one distillation column, and wherein the oligomer content in the feed stream to the at least one reactor of the at least one reaction stage is at least 1% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for a process for removing mercaptans and optionally disulfides (if present) from hydrocarbon streams, in particular C4 streams, in the presence of higher dienes, in particular C5 dienes. At the same time, the invention also relates to a process for removing mercaptans and disulfides (if present) from hydrocarbon streams, in particular C4 streams, in one embodiment in the presence of 1-butene, by thioetherification of the mercaptans with polyunsaturated hydrocarbons, wherein the process is carried out in a reactor with addition of hydrogen in the presence of higher dienes, in particular C5 dienes.

Abstract: A process is useful for the isomerization of C4 to C9 olefins having an internal double bond into the corresponding olefins having a terminal double bond using a heterogeneous catalyst system of a silicon-aluminium mixed oxide composition.

Abstract: A process is useful for the oligomerization of short-chain olefins in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is kept in a dry atmosphere prior to being used in the process.

Abstract: A process is useful for the isomerization of C4 to C9 olefins having an internal double bond into the corresponding olefins having a terminal double bond using a heterogeneous catalyst system of a silicon-aluminium mixed oxide composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing an oligomerization catalyst is based on using nickel aluminosilicate that has high activity and selectivity coupled with adequate service life in the heterogeneously catalysed oligomerization of C3 to C6 olefins or olefin-containing feed mixtures based thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oligomerization of C2- to C8-olefins in at least two reaction stages, wherein in the last distillation column the reaction mixture is fractionated such that only very small amounts of the reactant olefins and the analogous alkanes remain in the bottom of the distillation column.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oligomerization of C2- to C8-olefins in at least two reaction stages, wherein in the last distillation column the reaction mixture is fractionated such that only very small amounts of the oligomers formed remain in the distillate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an oligomerization catalyst comprising nickel oxide and a silicon-alumina support material, wherein the silica-alumina support material is in the ammonium form. The present invention further relates to a process for oligomerization of C3- to C6-olefins using the oligomerization catalyst produced according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oligomerization catalyst for oligomerization of low-molecular-weight olefins, to the use of said catalyst and to a process for oligomerization of low-molecular-weight olefins using the oligomerization catalyst according to the invention.

Abstract: A method includes at least two-stage process for the oligomerization of short-chain olefins in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the regeneration of the catalyst is stage-customized.