Abstract: The invention relates to a process for hydroconversion of heavy carbon-containing feedstocks that comprises a stage (1) for hydroconversion of the feedstock in at least one reactor that contains a boiling-bed catalyst and then a stage (2) for hydroconversion of at least a portion of the effluent that is obtained in at least one reactor that contains a slurry catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for hydroconversion of heavy carbon-containing feedstocks that comprises a stage (1) for hydroconversion of the feedstock in at least one reactor that contains a boiling-bed catalyst and then a stage (2) for hydroconversion of at least a portion of the effluent that is obtained in at least one reactor that contains a slurry catalyst.

Abstract: A process of hydroreforming in the presence of a catalyst containing at least one refractory inorganic carrier, platinum, possibly at least one metal from Group VIII (palladium, nickel, and ruthenium), a halogen or compound thereof, and at least one additional metal M selected from among germanium, tin, lead, gallium, indium, and thallium, process in which said metal M, in the form of at least one organic compound, is introduced in situ into the reactor where the hydrocarbon charge will then be treated or into a prereactor that is connected to said reactor.

Abstract: A catalyst is described for selective gas phase hydrogenation of acetylenic compounds containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms to the corresponding ethylenic compounds. The catalyst, in the form of spherules or extrudates, comprises palladium, at least one metal from group IB, optionally at least one alkali or alkaline-earth metal, and alumina, in which at least 80% of the palladium and at least 80% of the element from group IB are present in a volume at the periphery of the catalyst defined between a spherical or cylindrical surface with radius r.sub.1 corresponding to the average radius of the spherules or extrudates of the catalyst and a spherical or cylindrical surface with radius r.sub.2 at least equal to 0.8 r.sub.1, the catalyst having a group IB metal/palladium ratio of 0.4 to 3 by weight. Further, it is advantageous for this catalyst that at least 30% of the metal particles contain both palladium and silver.

Abstract: A process for the selective hydrogenation in the gas phase of acetylene compounds containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms to the corresponding ethylene compounds is described. The process uses a catalyst in the form of spherules or extrudates containing palladium, at least one group IB metal, optionally at least one alkaline or alkaline-earth metal and alumina, in which at least 80% of the palladium and at least 80% of the group IB element are present in a volume at the periphery of the catalyst defined between a spherical or cylindrical surface of radius r.sub.1 corresponding to the average spherule or extrudate diameter and a spherical or cylindrical surface of radius r.sub.2 at least equal to 0.8r.sub.1. More particularly, the catalyst comprises an alumina, palladium in a proportion of 0.01% to 0.5% by weight, and group IB metal in a proportion of 0.001 to 0.02% by weight, with a weight ratio of group IB metal/palladium of 0.05 to 0.25.

Abstract: The method of preparation comprises:a step (a) of placing in solution at least one compound of at least one metal A in at least one organic solvent S, and of at least one reducing compound R of at least one metal B in at least one organic solvent S',a step (b) of placing the reducing compound R in contact with the metal A compound,a step (d) of neutralisation of the residual reducing functions of the reducing compound R with at least one oxidizing agent O,and where applicable the addition of a selectivity agent P either during step (a) or during step (c) placed between steps (b) and (d),The catalyst obtained can be used in selective or total hydrogenation.

Abstract: A process for the selective hydrogenation in the gas phase of acetylene compounds containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms to the corresponding ethylene compounds in the presence of a catalyst in the form of spherules or extradates containing an alumina support, 0.01-0.5% by weight palladium, 0.001 to 0.5% by weight of at least one group IB metal, preferably silver, and optionally at least one alkaline or alkaline-earth metal, the weight ratio of the group IB metal to palladium being 0.05:1 to 0.25:1, in which catalyst at least 80% of the palladium and at least 80% of the group IB element are present in a volume at a periphery of the catalyst defined between a spherical or cylindrical surface of radius r.sub.1 corresponding to the average spherule or extradate diameter and a spherical or cylindrical surface of radius r.sub.2 at least equal to 0.8r.sub.1.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine fuel is produced from a mixture of hydrocarbons comprising olefinic hydrocarbons containing 5 to 8 carbon atoms characterized in that it is produced by a process comprising a) a catalytic etherification step for at least a portion of the etherifiable olefins contained in said hydrocarbon mixture, using at least one alcohol containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the quantity of alcohol employed being such that the alcohol:etherifiable olefin molar ratio is at least 1:1, and b) a water washing step for the ether-containing product before recovery as a fuel.

Abstract: The invention concerns an isomerization catalyst comprising 4 to 15% of at least one halogen and at least one metal from group VIII deposited on a support composed of a mixture of specific proportions of eta alumina and gamma alumina. The invention also concerns a process for reducing the benzene content of gasoline fractions and isomerizing paraffins in the presence of this catalyst, in which isomerization is carried out on a mixture of a) a feed with the following composition by weight: 40% to 80% of paraffins, 0.5% to 7% of cyclic hydrocarbons and 6% to 45% of aromatics, and with a maximum distillation temperature of between 70.degree. C. and 90.degree. C., and b) a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cut which is generally a straight run cut.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the elimination of mercury from hydrocarbons by passage of the feedstock with hydrogen over a catalyst then bringing the product obtained into contact with a mercury retention bed, the catalyst comprising at least one element selected from the group constituted by iron, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, tungsten, palladium, wherein at least 5% is in the sulphide state. Any arsenic present in the feedstock is also eliminated.In accordance with the invention, the catalyst is simultaneously presulphurated and reduced.The invention results in a considerable reduction in operation period and high retention efficiency at temperatures between 120.degree. C. and 250.degree. C. and in the presence of 0-1000 mg of sulphur/kg of feed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for reducing the benzene content of petrol fractions, in which hydrogenation is carried out on a feed with the following composition by weight: 40% to 80% of paraffins, 0.5% to 7% of cyclic hydrocarbons and 6% to 45% of aromatics, and with a maximum distillation temperature of between 70.degree. C. and 90.degree. C., followed by isomerisation of the effluent from the hydrogenation step, mixing said feed and/or said effluent with a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cut; said process being characterised in that an isomerisation catalyst is used which contains chlorine and at least one group VIII metal deposited on a support composed of a mixture of specific proportions of eta alumina and gamma alumina.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the isomerisation of less substituted olefins to more substituted external olefins and/or internal olefins in the absence of diolefins, in the presence of a palladium based catalyst deposited on a support. Before loading it into the reactor, said catalyst is treated with at least one sulphur-containing compound which is dissolved in a solvent then activated in a neutral or reducing atmosphere between 20.degree. C. and 300.degree. C., 1 and 50 bars and with a VVH of 50 to 600 h.sup.-1. The catalyst, containing 0.05% to 10% by weight of sulphur, is brought into contact with the feedstock and hydrogen between 20.degree. C. and 200.degree. C., 1 and 50 bars, a VVH of 0.5 to 10 h.sup.-1 and a H.sub.2 /olefin molar ratio of 0.01 to 1.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for reducing the benzene content of petrol fractions and isomerizing paraffins in the presence of an isomerization catalyst comprising 4 to 15% of at least one halogen and at least one metal from group VIII deposited on a support composed of a mixture of specific proportions of eta alumina and gamma alumina, in which isomerization is carried out on a mixture of a) a feed with the following composition by weight: 40% to 80% of paraffins, 0.5% to 7% of cyclic hydrocarbons and 6% to 45% of aromatics, and with a maximum distillation temperature of between 70.degree. C. and 90.degree. C., b) a C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cut which is generally a straight run cut, and c) a chlorine-containing compound providing a concentration of 50-5000 ppm of chlorine in the mixture.

Abstract: A process for the elimination of arsenic from hydrocarbons with a retention mass wherein the retention mass is pretreated before being brought into contact with the feedstock to be purified. The retention mass contains at least one element selected from the group formed by iron, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, tungsten, palladium and chromium. At least 5% by weight of these element(s) are in the sulfide form. The pretreatment involves impregnation with a sulfur compound carried out simultaneously with reduction. The arsenic elimination process is carried out between 120.degree. C. and 250.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the isomerization of external olefins to internal olefins, the feedstock also containing diolefins, using a palladium based catalyst which contains 0.05% to 10% by weight of sulphur, said catalyst being treated before loading into the reactor with at least one organic sulphur-containing compound dissolved in a solvent, then activated in a neutral or reducing atmosphere at a temperature of between 20.degree. C. and 300.degree. C., before being brought into contact with the feedstock.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of mercury and arsenic for which elementary mercury and/or mercury mercaptides are recovered prior to the recovery of arsenic and wherein the recovery temperature of the arsenic is higher than the recovery temperature of the mercury.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the selective hydrogenation of diolefins in steam cracking petrol in the presence of a nickel catalyst and is characterized in that prior to the use of the catalyst, a suphur-containing organic compound is incorporated into the catalyst outside of the reactor.

Abstract: A process for the elimination of mercury and possibly of arsenic from hydrocarbons wherein compounds containing mercury are transformed into elemental mercury, the charge is fractioned, and then the fractions rich in mercury are purified through contact with a mercury collecting mass.

Abstract: A process for the selective hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons is characterized in that the catalyst contains a group VIII metal and an element chosen from within the group constituted by gallium and indium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons. It is characterized in that the catalyst contains a group VIII metal deposited on a support previously modified by an element chosen from within group IIIA constituted by gallium and indium.