Abstract: A simplified process for preparation of an alkenylsuccinimide or a polyalkenylsuccinimide is described, characterized in that it comprises successively: a stage (a) in which an alkenylsuccinic anhydride or a polyalkenylsuccinic anhydride is prepared by bringing about an ene-synthesis reaction between at least one olefin or one polyolefin and at least one unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride that is selected from maleic anhydride and the maleic anhydrides that are substituted by 1 or 2 methyl groups, characterized in that said reaction is carried out within at least one aromatic solvent that is selected from toluene and the xylenes that are used at a ratio of between 30 to 70% by weight of the reaction mixture and in which a fraction of said unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride does not react with said olefin or polyolefin; a stage (b) in which the product of stage (a) that contains unsaturated, unreacted dicarboxylic anhydride is reacted with at least one alcohol or an amine; and a stage (c) in which the product

Abstract: Chlorine-free polyfunctional polyisobutenes are described that can be modified by amines, alcohols and/or amino alcohols to result in additives that can be used in the petroleum field in particular in fuels and engine lubricants.They are prepared by radical terpolymerization of isobutene, maleic anhydride and polyisobutene having an average content of "exo" end double bonds of at least 50%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for reducing the agglomeration tendency of hydrates within a fluid containing water and gas by adding a nonionic, amphiphilic compound obtained by reacting at least one polyalkenylsuccinic anhydride or acid with a polyethylene glycol monoether. The nonionic, amphiphilic compound is generally introduced in a concentration of 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the water present.

Abstract: A description is given of a process for reducing the agglomeration tendency of hydrates within a fluid incorporating at least water and hydrocarbons, liable to form hydrates, under conditions where said hydrates may form, characterized in that into said fluid is incorporated an alkylene oxide-based hydrosoluble polymer or copolymer containing at least one --(OR)--.sub.n sequence, in which R represents a hydrocarbon group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms and n represents the average degree of polymerization of said sequence, at least one of the --(OR)--.sub.n sequences being an ethylene polyoxide sequence, associated with a thermodynamic inhibitor of the formation of hydrates, e.g. an alcohol or a glycol. This process is particularly appropriate for the case where the fluid to be treated contains a high proportion of water, e.g. more than 30% by weight. The presence of salts in the water can at least partly dispense with the addition of alcohols or glycols.

Abstract: Modified copolymers usable as additives for lubricants and having antiwear and viscosity index-improving properties are prepared by the modification of ethylene-propylene copolymers or ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers in such a was as to fix the sulphur and phosphorus. Such modified copolymers contain 0.2 to 2% phosphorus, and 0.4 to 4% sulphur and are used in a lubricating composition at a rate of 0.25 to 10%.

Abstract: A process for delaying the formation and/or reducing the agglomeration tendency of hydrates in conditions under which a hydrate may be formed, these hydrates being formed from water and gas.The process according to the invention wherein, in particular, an additive comprising at least one amphiphilic compound chosen from the group of esters of polyols and substituted or unsubstituted carboxylic acids is used.Application of the process according to the invention to processes using gases and water, which form hydrates between them, in particular in the petroleum or gas industry.

Abstract: New compositions, useful as viscosity additives, having dispersing properties in various hydrocarbon oils, are disclosed, which comprise:recurrent units derived from one or more acrylic or methacrylic esters (e.g. 55-99.8% by weight),recurrent units derived from one or more nitrogenous vinyl monomers obtained by reacting triallylcyanurate with aliphatic amines or polyamines (e.g. 0.2-10% by weight), and optionallyrecurrent units derived from one or more vinyl aromatic monomers (e.g. 0-35% by weight).These copolymer compositions generally have a weight average molecular weight from 30,000 to 800,000 and a polydispersity generally lower than 5. They can be prepared by any radical copolymerization process using for example azoic or peroxydic initiators.The copolymer compositions considered are used as additives for improving the rheological properties of hydrocarbon oils. In addition, they exhibit good dispersing properties.

Abstract: New compositions, useful as viscosity additives, having dispersing properties in various hydrocarbon oils, are disclosed, which comprise:recurrent units derived from one or more acrylic or methacrylic esters (e.g. 55-99.8% by weight),recurrent units derived from one or more nitrogenous vinyl monomers obtained by reacting triallylcyanurate with aliphatic amines or polyamines (e.g. 0.2-10% by weight), and optionallyrecurrent units derived from one or more vinyl aromatic monomers (e.g. 0-35% by weight).These copolymer compositions generally have a weight average molecular weight from 30,000 to 800,000 and a polydispersity generally lower than 5. They can be prepared by any radical copolymerization process using for example azoic or peroxydic initiators.The copolymer compositions considered are used as additives for improving the rheological properties of hydrocarbon oils. In addition, they exhibit good dispersing properties.

Abstract: New compositions, useful as viscosity additives, having dispersing properties in various hydrocarbon oils, are disclosed, which comprise:recurrent units derived from one or more acrylic or methacrylic esters (e.g. 55-99.8% by weight),recurrent units derived from one or more nitrogenous vinyl monomers obtained by reacting triallylcyanurate with aliphatic amines or polyamines (e.g. 0.2-10% by weight), and optionallyrecurrent units derived from one or more vinyl aromatic monomers (e.g. 0-35% by weight).These copolymer compositions generally have a weight average molecular weight from 30,000 to 800,000 and a polydispersity generally lower than 5. They can be prepared by any radical copolymerization process using for example azoic or peroxydic initiators.The copolymer compositions considered are used as additives for improving the rheological properties of hydrocarbon oils. in addition, they exhibit good dispersing properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process and device for destroying solid waste by pyrolysis, in which a column of such waste is upwardly traversed at least partially by a stream of hot gas blown in at the base of said column, wherein said stream of hot gas is generated by at least one plasma jet. The invention results in the destruction of non-burned residues and in the improved flow of the molten residues.

Abstract: New dispersing additive compositions for lubricating oils, an object of the invention, have an improved efficiency.Said compositions may be either (1) the products obtained by reacting alkenylsuccinimides with aromatic dianhydrides, or (2) the products obtained by reacting alkenylsuccinimides with an anhydride or a dianhydride of mono- or poly-carboxylic aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic acid of low molecular weight, the obtained product being then reacted with at least one organic compound having several hydroxyl and/or amine groups.These dispersing additive compositions may be added to lubricating oils in a proportion, for example, from 0.1 to 20% by weight.

Abstract: By a new process, inverse microlatices of watersoluble copolymers are prepared by copolymerization within an inverse microemulsion obtained by admixing an aqueous phase containing the hydrosoluble monomers to be copolymerized, an organic phase and a non-ionic surfactant or a mixture of non-ionic surfactants, whose H L B ranges from 8 to 11.The resultant microlatices can be diluted in water so as to form thickened solutions, which can be used to improve the production of hydrocarbons from oil formations, particularly in enhanced recovery methods or methods for preventing water inflows in producing wells.

Abstract: Products useful as additives for lowering the cloud point of middle distillates have a molecular weight from 1,000 to 50,000, and are obtained by reacting a compound of the formulaR--Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH].sub.m H (I)orHO--CH.sub.2 --R'--NH.sub.2 (II)where R is a monovalent saturated aliphatic radical of 1-30 carbon atoms, Z is --NH-- or oxygen, n is 2 to 4, m is zero or 1 to 4 and R' is a saturated divalent aliphatic radical of 1-18 carbon atoms, with a copolymer comprising recurrent units (A) from an alkyl ester of an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and/or a vinyl ester of a saturated monocarboxylic acid, recurrent units (B) from diisobutylene and recurrent units (C) from an unsaturated .alpha.,.beta.-dicarboxylic compound.

Abstract: Coating composition for protecting bodies immersed in sea water, comprising(a): a sub-layer of chlorinated natural rubber, and(b): an external layer comprising a polymer with amide groups.An intermediate layer can be provided, said layer consisting of a modified chlorinated natural rubber.

Abstract: Dispersant and biodegradant formulations are manufactured by admixing at least one melamine derivative with at least one compound having a hydroxy function, at least one phosphorus compound and at least one surfactive agent. Aqueous emulsions obtained from these formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising acrylic ester units, dicarboxylic compounds units and diisobutylene units and whose average molecular weight by number is from 500 to 250,000 are useful for improving the cold-flow properties of lube oils and other hydrocarbon oils such as diesel oil, heavy fuel oil, residual fuel oil and crude petroleum.