Abstract: A catalyst and process for treating gas streams which contain halogenated organic compounds, non-halogenated organic compounds, carbon monoxide or mixtures thereof, and particularly gas streams which contain organobromides. The catalyst comprises at least one platinum group metal, zirconium oxide and at least one oxide of manganese, cerium or cobalt.

Abstract: A zeolite catalyst composition is provided in which a first or upstream zone of the catalyst has a lower metal (e.g., iron or copper) promoter loading than the metal promoter moter loading of the second or downstream zone of the catalyst. The first zone may contain from none up to about 1 percent by weight of the promoter and the second zone may contain from about 1 to 30 percent by weight promoter. The zeolite may be any suitable zeolite, especially one having a silica-to-alumina ratio of about 10 or more, and a kinetic pore size of about 7 to about 8 Angstroms with such pores being interconnected in all three crystallographic dimensions. The method of the invention provides for passing a gaseous stream containing oxygen, nitrogen oxides and ammonia sequentially through first and second catalysts as described above, the first catalyst favoring reduction of nitrogen oxides and the second catalyst favoring the oxidation or other decomposition of excess ammonia.

Abstract: A method and device for treating a gas stream comprising at least one non-halogenated carbonaceous compound and optionally at least one halogenated organic compound. The gas stream, at 100.degree. C. to 650.degree. C. and in the presence of oxygen is contacted with a first catalyst in a first catalyst zone. The first catalyst comprises a first catalytic material deposited on a low acidity support material. In this zone, the non-halogenated compound is selectively reacted to form innocuous materials such as water and carbon monoxide. This can be followed by contacting the gas stream with a second catalyst in a second catalyst zone. The second catalyst comprises a second catalytic material deposited on a high acidity support material. In this zone, the halogenated organic compounds are reacted.

Abstract: A sulfur-resistant CO, hydrocarbon and SO.sub.x oxidation catalyst is provided comprising silica particles which have been coated with titania or zirconia or precursors thereof and which have deposited thereon a precious metal such as platinum. The coated silica catalyst can be included in a washcoat for application to a ceramic honeycomb carrier.

Abstract: A zeolite catalyst composition is provided in which a first or upstream zone of the catalyst has a lower metal (e.g., iron or copper) promoter loading than the metal promoter loading of the second or downstream zone of the catalyst. The first zone may contain from none up to about 1 percent by weight of the promoter and the second zone may contain from about 1 to 30 percent by weight promoter. The zeolite may be any suitable zeolite, especially one having a silica-to-alumina ratio of about 10 or more, and a kinetic pore size of about 7 to about 8 Angstroms with such pores being interconnected in all three crystallographic dimensions. The method of the invention provides for passing a gaseous stream containing oxygen, nitrogen oxides and ammonia sequentially through first and second catalysts as described above, the first catalyst favoring reduction of nitrogen oxides and the second catalyst favoring the oxidation or other decomposition of excess ammonia.

Abstract: Prior to upgrading a viscous feed by visbreaking, at least a portion of the feed is treated to remove a heavy phase in specified amounts, whereby the severity of the visbreaking may be increased. The Shell Hot Filtration number of the visbreaking product is reduced by at least 75%, compared to visbreaking of untreated feed at some severity.

Abstract: Sub-bituminous coal is directly liquefied in two stages by use of a liquefaction solvent containing insoluble material as well as 850.degree. F.+ material and 850.degree. F.- material derived from the second stage, and controlled temperature and conversion in the second stage. The process is in hydrogen balance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coal liquefaction process using two stages. The first stage liquefies the coal and maximizes the product while the second stage hydrocracks the remainder of the coal liquid to produce solvent.

Abstract: Selective reduction of NO.sub.x with NH.sub.3 as well as decomposition of excess NH.sub.3 is provided over a wide temperature range by a platinum-gold catalyst.

Abstract: Precious metal ozone decomposition catalyst, its stabilization and method for decomposing ozone for purification and detoxification purposes by contacting with a decomposition catalyst containing a platinum group metal and a nonprecious Group VIII metal oxide or aluminate on a support, favoring exposure to ozone of the platinum group metal over the nonprecious metal oxide or aluminate, the arrangement favoring maximum conversion per unit volume and system pressure drop by catalytic element configuration within a given catalyst volume.

Abstract: Precious metal ozone decomposition catalyst, its stabilization and method for decomposing ozone for purification and detoxification purposes by contacting with a decomposition catalyst containing a platinum group metal and a nonprecious Group VIII metal oxide or aluminate on a support, favoring exposure to ozone of the platinum group metal over the nonprecious metal oxide or aluminate, the arrangement favoring maximum conversion per unit volume and system pressure drop by catalytic element configuration within a given catalyst volume.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of fine particles of reactive beta-dicalcium silicate by means of a solid state process which comprises firing a mixture of calcium sulfate, silica and a reducing additive selected from the group consisting of calcium sulfide, carbon, carbon monoxide, methane and hydrogen, at a temperature of about 850.degree.-1000.degree. C. A carrier gas such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide may also be added, if desired. A high concentration of sulfur dioxide is a by-product of this process.