Patents by Inventor Robert E. Boening

Robert E. Boening has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Hydrotreating process to minimize catalyst slumping
    Patent number: 4990241
    Abstract: A hydrotreating process is provided with at least one deflector to minimize catalyst agglomeration and buildup. Preferably, the deflectors comprise an inner annular baffle and an outer annular baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Buttke, Robert E. Boening, Frank W. Pickell
  • Resid hydrotreating with high temperature flash drum recycle oil
    Patent number: 4808289
    Abstract: Resid hydrotreating conversion of resid can be substantially increased by blending the resid with high-temperature flash drum oil before being hydrotreated in a train of ebullated bed reactors. The high-temperature flash drum oil also improves the overall thermal efficiency of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Norman K. McDaniel, Nicholas C. Vasti, Norman R. Woods, Robert E. Boening
  • Process for resid hydrotreating employing feed distributor
    Patent number: 4753721
    Abstract: A special feed distributor is provided to radially, annularly, and uniformly feed and distribute oil and gas in a hydroprocessing unit, such as an ebullated bed reactor. In the preferred form, the feed distributor comprises an octagonal manifold with tangential outlet openings, a circumferential set of downward outlets, and a slotted skirt with radial discharge openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Norman K. McDaniel, Paul E. Stelly, Robert E. Boening, William E. McWhirter, Jr., Duncan E. Atkinson, Richard D. Petersen