Abstract: Methods for processing a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock flows are provided. In one aspect, the method includes providing two or more hydroprocessing stages disposed in sequence, each hydroprocessing stage having a hydroprocessing reaction zone with a hydrogen requirement and each stage in fluid communication with the preceding stage. A hydrogen source is provided substantially free of hydrogen from a hydrogen recycle compressor. The hydrocarbonaceous feedstock flow is separated into an portions of fresh feed for each hydroprocessing stage, and the first portion of fresh feed to the first hydroprocessing stage is heated. The heated first portion of fresh feed is supplied with hydrogen from the hydrogen source in an amount satisfying substantially all of the hydrogen requirements of the hydroprocessing stages to a first hydroprocessing zone. The unheated second portion of fresh feed is admixed with effluent from previous stage to quench the hot reactor effluent before entering a second stage.

Abstract: Apparatuses for processing a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock flows are provided. In one aspect, the method includes providing two or more hydroprocessing stages disposed in sequence, each hydroprocessing stage having a hydroprocessing reaction zone with a hydrogen requirement and each stage in fluid communication with the preceding stage. A hydrogen source is provided substantially free of hydrogen from a hydrogen recycle compressor. The hydrocarbonaceous feedstock flow is separated into an portions of fresh feed for each hydroprocessing stage, and the first portion of fresh feed to the first hydroprocessing stage is heated. The heated first portion of fresh feed is supplied with hydrogen from the hydrogen source in an amount satisfying substantially all of the hydrogen requirements of the hydroprocessing stages to a first hydroprocessing zone. The unheated second portion of fresh feed is admixed with effluent from previous stage to quench the hot reactor effluent before entering a second stage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovery power from an FCC product. Gaseous hydrocarbon product from an FCC reactor is heat exchanged with a heat exchange media which is delivered to an expander to generate power. Cycle oil from product fractionation may be added to the gaseous FCC product to wash away coke precursors.

Abstract: An apparatus for recovery power from an FCC product is described. Gaseous hydrocarbon product from an FCC reactor is heat exchanged with a heat exchange media which is delivered to an expander to generate power. Cycle oil from product fractionation may be added to the gaseous FCC product to wash away coke precursors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovery power from an FCC product. Gaseous hydrocarbon product from an FCC reactor is heat exchanged with a heat exchange media which is delivered to an expander to generate power. Cycle oil from product fractionation may be added to the gaseous FCC product to wash away coke precursors.

Abstract: A process has been developed for producing fuel from renewable feedstocks such as plant and animal oils and greases. The process involves treating a first portion of a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating in a first reaction zone and a second portion of a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating in a second reaction zone and treating the effluents in a finishing reaction zone to provide a diesel boiling point range fuel hydrocarbon product. If desired, the hydrocarbon product can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties. A portion of the hydrocarbon product is recycled to the first reaction zone to increase the hydrogen solubility of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of biomass to a liquid fuel is presented. The process includes the production of diesel and naphtha boiling point range fuels by hydrocracking of pyrolysis lignin extracted from biomass.

Abstract: A process has been developed for producing a hydrocarbon component useful as diesel fuel from biorenewable feedstocks such as plant oils and greases. The process involves hydrogenating and deoxygenating, i.e. decarboxylating and/or hydrodeoxygenating the feedstock to provide a hydrocarbon fraction useful as a diesel fuel. An optional pretreatment step to remove contaminants such as alkali metals from the feedstock can also be carried out. If desired, the hydrocarbon fraction can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties.

Abstract: In an atmospheric fractionator, the number of theoretical stages are increased in the upper light distillate flash zone and in the middle heavy distillate flash zone. The middle distillate pumparound circuit has been eliminated. The reflux to distillate ratio for the light distillate as well as the effluent feed temperature have been substantially increased. As a result, increased yields for middle distillate (e.g. kerosene) and heavy distillate (eg diesel) have been achieved which more than offset the increased energy consumption used for the higher feed temperature In the example of hydrocracking technology, the improved fractionation has benefits in the hydrocracking unit outside of the fractionation unit Increased fractionation efficiency reduces the severity in the hydrocracking unit reactor catalyst and less hydrogen is consumed. The invention can be applied to several other refining technologies besides hydrocracking.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a petroleum distillate product is provided, the method includes subjecting a Fischer-Tropsch wax to a process of hydrocraking carried out at a pressure which is substantially lower that the pressure previously used. A catalyst including a noble metal is used in this method. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a petroleum distillate product is provided, the method including subjecting a paraffin-based wax, such as a Fisher-Tropsch wax, to the process of cracking at a pressure less than, or equal to, about 7 Kg/cm2 in the presence of a first catalyst to obtain an olefinic intermediate, the cracking being carried out in a fluid catalytic cracking apparatus, followed by hydrogenating the olefinic intermediate at a pressure less than, or equal to, about 35 Kg/cm2, in the presence of a second catalyst, and recovering the petroleum distillate product. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovery power from an FCC product. Gaseous hydrocarbon product from an FCC reactor is heat exchanged with a heat exchange media which is delivered to an expander to generate power. Cycle oil from product fractionation may be added to the gaseous FCC product to wash away coke precursors.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for recovery power from an FCC product. Gaseous hydrocarbon product from an FCC reactor is heat exchanged with a heat exchange media which is delivered to an expander to generate power. Cycle oil from product fractionation may be added to the gaseous FCC product to wash away coke precursors.

Abstract: A process has been developed for producing a hydrocarbon component useful as diesel fuel from biorenewable feedstocks such as plant oils and greases. The process involves hydrogenating and deoxygenating, i.e. decarboxylating and/or hydrodeoxygenating the feedstock to provide a hydrocarbon fraction useful as a diesel fuel. An optional pretreatment step to remove contaminants such as alkali metals from the feedstock can also be carried out. If desired, the hydrocarbon fraction can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of biomass to a liquid fuel is presented. The process includes the production of diesel and naphtha boiling point range fuels by hydrotreating and hydrocracking of lignin in the biomass in a one step process.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of biomass to a liquid fuel is presented. The process includes the production of diesel and naphtha boiling point range fuels by hydrocracking of pyrolysis lignin extracted from biomass.

Abstract: In an embodiment, identifiers and states of processes are displayed in a stacked cursor, which is moved in response to movement of a pointing device. The display of the identifiers and the states is customized based on a presentation type associated with each of the processes. If a time threshold associated with the process expires, the identifier of the process and the state are removed from the stacked cursor. In various embodiments, customizing the display of the states and the identifiers may include displaying the state and/or the identifier in text forms, icon forms, and/or colors indicated by the presentation type and/or presenting a sound indicated by the presentation type in response to a change of the state. In this way, a user can determine the states of multiple processes without diverting the user's attention from the stacked cursor.

Abstract: A process has been developed for producing diesel fuel from biorenewable feedstocks such as plant oils and greases. The process involves a pretreatment step to remove contaminants such as alkali metals from the feedstock. Next the treated feedstock is hydrogenated and deoxygenated, i.e. decarboxylated and/or hydrodeoxygenated to provide a hydrocarbon fraction useful as a diesel fuel. If desired, the hydrocarbon fraction can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, create concrete configuration associated with a page based on an abstract personal configuration. Wrapper code is also created, and the wrapper code, the page, and the concrete configuration are sent to a client. When executed at the client, the wrapper code manipulates portlets associated with the page using the concrete code. The personal configuration allows portlets to be arranged and managed dynamically on a per-user basis. The wrapper code causes the portlets to be dragged, dropped, resized, overlapped, and hidden.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for indirectly exchanging heat with narrow channel in a heat exchange type reaction zone uses manifold space to interconnect the common ends of channels and to provide controlled distribution of additional reactants. The invention simplifies the operation and construction of the heat exchanging type reaction zone by directly communicating reaction channels and/or heating channels with a manifold located at the end of the channels. The manifold can provides the extra function of mixing additional reactants. The invention promotes simplified intermediate injection of reactants over tube and shell heat transfer arrangements that have been used for similar purposes. Improved process control has particular benefits for exothermic reactions. The narrow channels are preferably defined by corrugated plates. The reaction channels will contain a catalyst for the promotion of the primary reaction.