Abstract: An extra wide snow shovel blade which may be affixed to existing, narrower conventional snow shovels. This is accomplished very quickly by simply inserting the blade of the conventional snow shovel into the “V” shaped pocket on the back of the extra wide snow shovel blade, and then looping the elastic cord around the back of the shaft of the conventional shovel and hooking it to the eye bolt on the front of the blade.

Abstract: A process for reacting in a fluid bed reactor at least one oxidisable reactant with molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalytically active fluidised bed of solid particles. In the process a molecular oxygen-containing gas having an oxygen concentration greater than that of air is introduced into the fluidised bed whilst the fluidised bed is maintained in a turbulent regime. The process is suitable for oxidation, ammoxidation and carboxylation processes, including the production of maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile, ethylene, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.

Abstract: The high pressure adapter assembly for use in annular blow out preventers or other type BOPs has an upper and lower body with a bore that communicates between the upper and lower body; a top flange connected to the upper body for connection with a pressure control device; a side outlet port disposed in the upper body integrally connected to the bore, wherein the outlet port's side flange engage a line for pump-in or bleed-off of well fluids; a two-part self energizing hold down assembly with a male engagement section disposed between the upper and lower bodies; a flange for connecting to the two-part hold down assembly with a female engagement section for threadably engaging with the two-part hold down assembly's male engagement section; and a seal disposed between the male and female engagement sections and the lower body, wherein the lower body engages the annular seal of the BOP.

Abstract: A microspheroidal support for the manufacture of a vinyl acetate catalyst which support comprises substantially inert microspheroidal particles of a mixture of silica and 0.5 to 5 wt % (based on the total weight of the support) of aluminium oxide. A vinyl acetate catalyst comprising the microspheroidal support, palladium, at least one metal, M, selected from the group consisting of gold, cerium, copper and mixtures thereof and at least one metal. A, selected from the group consisting of Group I, Group II, lanthanide and transition metal promoters.

Abstract: The method for rapid installation of smaller diameter pressure control device usable on blow out preventors, by installing a threaded profile flange with a bell nipple upon a BOP, installing a test plug in the base of the BOP or base of a stack of BOPs, installing a test plug into the threaded profile of flange, performing a pressure test on the flange and all sealing aspects of the BOP, depressurizing the flange and removing the test plug, installing a thread protector between the flange and the bore of the BOP, initiating drilling operations, and upon indication of the need for wireline or other small bore type operations, adapting the existing BOP to smaller working diameter pressure control device, removing the thread protector and installing a high pressure assembly to facilitate the small bore well operations.

Abstract: The high pressure adaptor assembly for use in an annular blow out preventers (BOP) or other type BOPs has an upper and lower body with a bore that communicates between the upper and lower body; a top flange connected to the upper body for connection with a pressure control device; a side outlet port disposed in the upper body integrally connected to the bore, wherein the outlet port's side flange engage a line for pump-in or bleed-off of well fluids; a self energizing hold down assembly with a male engagement section disposed between the upper and lower bodies; a flange for connecting to the hold down assembly with a female engagement section for engaging with the hold down assembly's male engagement section; and a seal disposed between the male and female engagement sections and the lower body, wherein the lower body engages the annular seal of the BOP.

Abstract: The method for rapid installation of a smaller diameter pressure control device usable on an annular BOP or any type of BOP. The step are first installing a flange with a threaded profile upon an annular BOP. Next, install a bell nipple on the flange, then install a first test plug in the base of the BOP or the base of the stack of BOPs. Then install a second test plug into the threaded profile of flange. Perform a pressure test on the flange and all sealing aspects of the annular BOP; depressurizing the flange and removing the test plug. Install a thread protector between flange and the bore of the annular BOP. Next initiate drilling operations; and upon indication of the need for wireline operations, or adapting the existing BOP to smaller working diameter pressure control device, remove the thread protector and install a high pressure assembly.

Abstract: An oxidation process for the production of alkenes and carboxylic acids from a feed comprising alkene and/or alkane, carbon monoxide, a molecular oxygen containing gas and optionally water in the presence of an oxidation catalyst in which the level of carbon monoxide is maintained between 1% and 20% by volume of the total feed to the reactor.

Abstract: Process for producing an alkyl carboxylate, comprising contacting in an oxidation reaction zone a C2 to C4 alkane, a molecular oxygen-containing gas, the corresponding alkene and optionally water, in the presence of at least one catalyst active for the oxidation of the alkane to the corresponding alkene and carboxylic acid, to produce a first product stream comprising alkene, unreacted alkane, carboxylic acid and water; separating in a first separation means at least a portion of the product stream produced in the oxidation reaction zone into a gaseous stream comprising alkene and unreacted alkane and a liquid stream comprising carboxylic acid and water; and separating by chemical treatment at least a portion of the gaseous stream obtained from the first separation means into respective streams rich in alkene and alkane; wherein the chemical treatment comprises the steps of: (1) contacting the alkene/alkane gaseous stream with a solution of a metal salt capable of selectively chemically absorbing the alkene t

Abstract: A process for reacting in a fluid bed reactor at least one oxidizable reactant with molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalytically active fluidized bed of solid particles. In the process a molecular oxygen-containing gas having an oxygen concentration greater than that of air is introduced into the fluidized bed while the fluidized bed is maintained in a turbulent regime. The process is suitable for oxidation, ammoxidation and carboxylation processes, including the production of maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile, ethylene, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A process for reacting in a fluid bed reactor at least one oxidizable reactant with molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalytically active fluidized bed of solid particles. In the process a molecular oxygen-containing gas having an oxygen concentration greater than that of air is introduced into the fluidized bed while the fluidized bed is maintained in a turbulent regime. The process is suitable for oxidation, ammoxidation and carboxylation processes, including the production of maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile, ethylene, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for contacting (a) at least one gaseous reactant and (b) at least one liquid selected from the group consisting of reactants, coolants and mixtures thereof in the presence of a fluidized bed of catalyst, in which the liquid is introduced into the reactor through at least one inlet located within the fluidization zone and the gaseous reactant is introduced into the reactor through at least one inlet located within the fluidization zone adjacent the support means.

Abstract: Emergency release burglar bars having electronic locks that are actuated remotely by a signal generated by a smoke detector alarm provide security and will automatically unlock upon detection of smoke in the premises without human intervention to allow safe exit from the premises, and easy access and entry to the premises by emergency personnel. When the smoke detector/alarm senses smoke in the premises, its alarm is “powered on” to sound the alarm. A relay connected with the alarm circuit is activated simultaneously with the sounding of the alarm, which activates an “unlock” switch of a transmitter connected with the relay to transmit an RF “unlock” signal. Receivers on each of the electronic locks receive the transmitted signal, and activate an actuator, which actuates a mechanism to retract the bolt of the lock, allowing the burglar bars to be swung open.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for heat exchange with fluid beds comprises heat-exchange tubes located longitudinally with respect to the axis of a fluidization zone with a rectangular pitch, one side of which having a length at least one and a half times the length of the other side and/or with a triangular pitch, having two sides each at least one and a half times the length of the shortest side reduces the impact of the heat-exchange tubes on the fluidization characteristics of the fluid bed. The invention is particularly suitable for oxidation reactions using molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a fluid bed of fluidizable catalyst, such as (a) the acetoxylation of olefins, (b) the oxidation of ethylene to acetic acid and/or the oxidation of ethane to ethylene and/or acetic acid, (c) the ammoxidation of propylene and/or propane to acrylonitrile and (d) the oxidation of C4's to maleic anhydride.

Abstract: A process for reacting in a fluid bed reactor at least one oxidisable reactant with molecular oxygen in the presence of a catalytically active fluidised bed of solid particles. In the process a molecular oxygen-containing gas having an oxygen concentration greater than that of air is introduced into the fluidised bed whilst the fluidised bed is maintained in a turbulent regime. The process is suitable for oxidation, ammoxidation and carboxylation processes, including the production of maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile, ethylene, acetic acid and vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A process for the fluid bed production of vinyl acetate which comprises reacting ethylene, acetic acid and an oxygen-containing gas in a fluid bed reactor at elevated temperature in the presence of a fluidised bed of catalyst, in which process, catalyst is added to said fluidised bed of catalyst, wherein the overall catalytic activity of the fluidised bed of catalyst is controlled to a pre-determined value by adjusting the activity and/or adjusting the rate of addition of said added catalyst.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for heat exchange with fluid beds comprises heat-exchange tubes located longitudinally with respect to the axis of a fluidization zone with a rectangular pitch, one side of which having a length at least one and a half times the length of the other side and/or with a triangular pitch, having two sides each at least one and a half times the length of the shortest side reduces the impact of the heat-exchange tubes on the fluidization characteristics of the fluid bed. The invention is particularly suitable for oxidation reactions using molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a fluid bed of fluidizable catalyst, such as (a) the acetoxylation of olefins, (b) the oxidation of ethylene to acetic acid and/or the oxidation of ethane to ethylene and/or acetic acid, (c) the ammoxidation of propylene and/or propane to acrylonitrile and (d) the oxidation of C4's to maleic anhydride.

Abstract: In a process for production of vinyl acetate in which ethylene, liquid acetic acid and an oxygen-containing gas are fed to a fluid bed reactor containing a catalyst comprising a Group VIII metal, a promoter and a co-promoter, stickiness of the catalyst is reduced by limiting the amount of co-promoter to up to 6% by weight of the catalyst.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for contacting (a) at least one gaseous reactant and (b) at least one liquid selected from the group consisting of reactants, coolants and mixtures thereof in the presence of a fluidized bed of catalyst, in which the liquid is introduced into the reactor through at least one inlet located within the fluidization zone and the gaseous reactant is introduced into the reactor through at least one inlet located within the fluidization zone adjacent the support means.

Abstract: A process for the fluid bed production of vinyl acetate which comprises reacting ethylene, acetic acid and an oxygen-containing gas in a fluid bed reactor at elevated temperature in the presence of a fluidised bed of catalyst, in which process, catalyst is added to said fluidised bed of catalyst, wherein the overall catalytic activity of the fluidised bed of catalyst is controlled to a pre-determined value by adjusting the activity and/or adjusting the rate of addition of said added catalyst.