Abstract: A fluidized bed catalytic process for conversion of light olefinic gas feedstock containing ethene to produce hydrocarbons rich in C.sub.5.sup.+ liquids, comprising the steps of maintaining a fluidized bed of zeolite catalyst particles in a turbulent reactor bed at a temperature of about 315.degree. to 510.degree. C., said catalyst having an apparent particle density of about 0.9 to 1.6 g/cm.sup.3 and a size range of about 1 to 150 microns, and average catalyst particles size of about 20 to 100 microns containing about 10 to 25 weight percent of fine particles having a particle size less than 32 microns; passing hot feedstock vapor upwardly through the fluidized catalyst bed under turbulent flow conditions; maintaining turbulent fluidized bed conditions through the reactor bed between transition velocity and transport velocity at a superficial fluid velocity of about 0.3 to 2 meters per second; and recovering hydrocarbon product containing a major amount of C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbons and containing C.sub.

Abstract: The invention is directed to improve the profitability of existing catalytic cracking operations. Specifically, in thermofor catalytic cracking, liquified petroleum gases (LPG) are injected to the internal seal leg of the reactor for converting LPG to more valuable products and to prevent products and feed from surging out of the reaactor vessel.

Abstract: An improved Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Process wherein vaporization of oil feed is optimized prior to catalytic cracking. A draft tube mixer placed in the lower reactor riser splits the hot regenerated catalyst flow into two streams resulting in improved riser mixing of catalyst and oil.

Abstract: The liquid carrier in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis slurry reactor system is periodically or continually separated and subjected to cracking and isomerization in the presence of suitable catalysts. The treated carrier is returned to the reactor system and the accumulation of high viscosity paraffin in the reactor slurry is minimized. Suitable catalysts include a mixture of cracking and isomerization catalysts. Zeolite ZSM-45 is a novel constituent of the catalyst system.

Abstract: A catalytic cracking process comprising secondary injection of an additive catalyst, ZSM-5 type zeolite, at a point downstream of the point of introduction of the hydrocarbon feed is disclosed.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are processed in a co-current flow packed catalyst bed reactor containing one or more redistribution means, e.g., redistribution screens, in the packed catalyst bed. If more than one redistribution means are used, they are spaced within the bed of catalyst over a predetermined distance. Optionally, the surface area of the redistribution means is less than the cross-sectional surface area of the reactor bed to allow for packing of a relatively smaller size solid particles, as compared to the rest of the catalyst in the bed, in the area between the edge of the redistribution means and the inner wall of the reactor means. The use of the redistribution means prevents channeling of the reactants near the reactor wall region, and assures uniform distribution of the reactants throughout the packed catalyst bed. The invention is applicable to relatively low velocity systems operating at liquid linear velocity of 0.3 cm/sec. or less.

Abstract: The liquid carrier in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis slurry reactor system is periodically or continually separated and subjected to cracking and isomerization in the presence of suitable catalysts. The treated carrier is returned to the reactor system and the accumulation of high viscosity paraffin in the reactor slurry is minimized. Suitable catalysts include a mixture of cracking and isomerization catalysts. Zeolite Beta is the novel constituent of the catalyst system.

Abstract: The liquid carrier in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis slurry reactor system is periodically or continually separated and subjected to cracking and isomerization in the presence of suitable catalysts. The treated carrier is returned to the reactor system and the accumulation of high viscosity paraffin in the reactor slurry is minimized. Suitable catalysts include a mixture of cracking and isomerization catalysts.