Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Degnan, Jr.
Thomas F. Degnan, Jr. 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).
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Publication number: 20190359899Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Benjamin S. UMANSKY, Himanshu GUPTA, John D. NELSON, Cindy J. HUGHART, Jane C. CHENG, Steven W. LEVINE, Stephen H. BROWN, Todd P. MARUT, David C. DANKWORTH, Stuart L. SOLED, Thomas F. DEGNAN, JR., Robert J. FALKINER, Mohsen N. HARANDI, Juan D. HENAO, Lei ZHANG, Chuansheng BAI, Richard C. DOUGHERTY
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Publication number: 20190338203Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Benjamin S. UMANSKY, Himanshu GUPTA, John D. NELSON, Cindy J. HUGHART, Jane C. CHENG, Steven W. LEVINE, Stephen H. BROWN, Todd P. MARUT, David C. DANKWORTH, Stuart L. SOLED, Thomas F. DEGNAN, JR., Robert J. FALKINER, Mohsen N. HARANDI, Juan D. HENAO, Lei ZHANG, Chuansheng BAI, Richard C. DOUGHERTY
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Patent number: 10414991Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Benjamin S. Umansky, Himanshu Gupta, John D. Nelson, Cindy J. Hughart, Jane C. Cheng, Steven W. Levine, Stephen H. Brown, Todd P. Marut, David C. Dankworth, Stuart L. Soled, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Robert J. Falkiner, Mohsen N. Harandi, Juan D. Henao, Lei Zhang, Chuansheng Bai, Richard C. Dougherty
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Publication number: 20180002617Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for hydroconversion of a heavy oil feed under slurry hydroprocessing conditions and/or solvent assisted hydroprocessing conditions. The systems and methods for slurry hydroconversion can include the use of a configuration that can allow for improved separation of catalyst particles from the slurry hydroprocessing effluent. In addition to allowing for improved catalyst recycle, an amount of fines in the slurry hydroconversion effluent can be reduced or minimized. This can facilitate further processing or handling of any “pitch” generated during the slurry hydroconversion. The systems and methods for solvent assisted hydroprocessing can include processing of a heavy oil feed in conjunction with a high solvency dispersive power crude.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Benjamin S. UMANSKY, Himanshu GUPTA, John D. NELSON, Cindy J. HUGHART, Jane C. CHENG, Steven W. LEVINE, Stephen H. BROWN, Todd P. MARUT, David C. DANKWORTH, Stuart L. SOLED, Thomas F. DEGNAN, JR., Robert J. FALKINER, Mohsen N. HARANDI, Juan D. HENAO, Lei ZHANG, Chuansheng BAI, Richard C. DOUGHERTY
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Patent number: 9849446Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for slurry hydroconversion of a heavy oil feedstock, such as an atmospheric or vacuum resid, in the presence of an enhanced or promoted slurry hydroconversion catalyst system. The slurry hydroconversion catalyst system can be formed from a) a Group VIII non-noble metal catalyst precursor/concentrate (such as an iron-based catalyst precursor/concentrate) and b) a Group VI metal catalyst precursor/concentrate (such as a molybdenum-based catalyst precursor/concentrate) and/or a Group VI metal sulfided catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: John P. Greeley, Paul Podsiadlo, William Ernest Lewis, Roby Bearden, Jr., Amitava Sarkar, Mainak Ghosh, Ramanathan Sundararaman, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Manuel A. Francisco
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Publication number: 20170050177Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for slurry hydroconversion of a heavy oil feedstock, such as an atmospheric or vacuum resid, in the presence of an enhanced or promoted slurry hydroconversion catalyst system. The slurry hydroconversion catalyst system can be formed from a) a Group VIII non-noble metal catalyst precursor/concentrate (such as an iron-based catalyst precursor/concentrate) and b) a Group VI metal catalyst precursor/concentrate (such as a molybdenum-based catalyst precursor/concentrate) and/or a Group VI metal sulfided catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: John Peter GREELEY, Paul PODSIADLO, William Ernest LEWIS, Roby BEARDON, Amitava SARKAR, Mainak GHOSH, Ramanathan SUNDARARAMAN, Thomas F. DEGNAN, JR., Manuel A. FRANCISCO
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Patent number: 5885438Abstract: This invention discloses a process for producing a high Viscosity Index lubricant having a VI of at least 125 from a waxy hydrocarbon feed having a wax content of at least 40 wt %. The process comprises catalytically dewaxing waxy paraffins present in the feed by isomerization in the presence of hydrogen and in the presence of a low acidity large pore zeolite isomerization catalyst. This catalyst has a ratio of SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, as synthesized, of at least 50:1, wherein the catalyst is prepared in the absence of boron. The alpha value of the catalyst is no greater than 20. The catalyst comprises a noble metal hydroisomerization catalyst such as Pt. The feed may be hydrocracked prior to dewaxing with the large pore zeolite. The effluent of the process may also be further dewaxed by either solvent or catalytic means in order to achieve target pour point.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Minas R. Apelian, William S. Borghard, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Robert T. Hanlon, Mae K. Rubin
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Patent number: 5290744Abstract: A hydrocracking catalyst with improved distillate selectivity comprises, in addition to a metal component, a mesoporous crystalline material together with a molecular sieve component of relatively smaller pore size. The metal component of the catalyst is preferably associated with the high-surface area mesoporous component and high-metal loadings can be achieved in order to give good hydrogenation activity to the catalyst. The relatively smaller pore size component is preferably a large pore size zeolite such as zeolite Y or an intermediate pore size zeolite such as ZSM-5; this component provides a higher level of acidic functionality than the mesoporous component, achieving a functional separation in the hydrocracking process, permitting the metals loading and acidic activities to be optimized for good catalyst selectivity and activity. The catalysts enable the distillate selectivities comparable to amorphous catalyst to be achieved with improved conversion activity.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Thomas F. Degnan Jr., Kathleen M. Keville, Michael E. Landis, David O. Marler, Dominick N. Mazzone
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Patent number: 5281328Abstract: A hydrocracking process uses a catalyst which is based on an ultra-large pore crystalline material. The crystalline material has pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter arranged in a uniform manner and exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams (50 torr and 25.degree. C.). A preferred form of the catalyst has a hexagonal structure which exhibits a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 .ANG.. The hydrocracking catalysts based on these materials are capable of producing hydrocracked products of improved quality with lower nitrogen and aromatic content.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Kathleen M. Keville, David O. Marler, Dominick N. Mazzone
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Patent number: 5264116Abstract: A process for producing high quality lubricants by the hydrocracking and hydroisomerization of petroleum waxes uses a catalyst which is based on an ultra-large pore crystalline material. The crystalline material exhibits unusually large pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter and a high sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. The crystalline material is characterized by an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one d-spacing greater than about 18 .ANG. and in a particularly preferred form, a hexagonal arrangement of pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter which can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 .ANG.. The hydrocracking catalysts based on these materials are capable of producing lube products with a high VI of at least 120 and usually higher, values of 135 and higher e.g. 143.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Minas R. Apelian, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., David O. Marler, Dominick N. Mazzone
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Patent number: 5227353Abstract: Hydroprocessing catalysts of high metal content and surface area are based on a support material comprising a non-layered, ultra-large pore crystalline material. The crystalline material exhibits unusually large pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter and a high sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. and may be characterized by an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one d-spacing greater than about 18 .ANG.. In a particularly preferred form, the crystalline material has a hexagonal arrangement of pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter which has an electron diffraction pattern with one line at a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 .ANG.. The catalysts based on these materials are capable of accommodating high metal loadings while retaining a high surface area with high pore volume and low density.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Minas R. Apelian, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., David O. Marler, Dominick N. Mazzone
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Patent number: 5183557Abstract: A hydrocracking catalyst with improved distillate selectivity comprises, in addition to a metal component, a mesoporous crystalline material together with a molecular sieve component of relatively smaller pore size. The metal component of the catalyst is preferably associated with the high-surface area mesoporous component and high-metal loadings can be achieved in order to give good hydrogenation activity to the catalyst. The relatively smaller pore size component is preferably a large pore size zeolite such as zeolite Y or an intermediate pore size zeolite such as ZSM-5; this component provides a higher level of acidic functionality than the mesoporous component, achieving a functional separation in the hydrocracking process, permitting the metals loading and acidic activities to be optimized for good catalyst selectivity and activity. The catalysts enable the distillate selectivities comparable to amorphous catalyst to be achieved with improved conversion activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: February 2, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Kathleen M. Keville, Michael E. Landis, David O. Marler, Dominick N. Mazzone
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Patent number: 5183559Abstract: There is provided a catalyst comprising a layered silicate, such as magadiite, containing interspathic polymeric silica which serves to prop open the layers. The catalyst further comprises rare earth cations which are exchanged with other cations in the silicate. It has been discovered that this rare earth cation exchange imparts enhanced hydrothermal stability to the catalyst. There is also provided a method for making this catalyst and a process for using this catalyst for cracking hydrocarbons. In the cracking process, the catalyst is regenerated.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1991Date of Patent: February 2, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Garry W. Kirker, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Albin Huss, Jr., Michael E. Landis
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Patent number: 5061466Abstract: The invention is directed to increasing the cracking activity and providing aromatization activity to a large pore zeolite by incorporating gallium into the framework of a large pore zeolite.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1987Date of Patent: October 29, 1991Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Clarence D. Chang, Cynthia T. Chu, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Sharon B. McCullen
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Patent number: 5037530Abstract: There is provided a process for cracking hydrocarbon feedstocks which include large hydrocarbon molecules. Examples of such feedstocks are those which include a large proportion of resids. The catalyst used in this process comprises a layered silicate, such as magadiite, containing interspathic polymeric silica which serves to prop open the layers.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1989Date of Patent: August 6, 1991Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Garry W. Kirker, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Albin Huss, Jr., Michael E. Landis
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Patent number: 5026921Abstract: Therein is provided a process for the aromatization of non-aromatic hydrocarbons having at least two carbon atoms. The non-aromatic feed is contacted with a catalyst which includes gallium or zinc which is incorporated into or onto a pillared layered silicate. A preferred pillared layered silicate is kenyaite containing interspathic silica.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1989Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Ivy D. Johnson
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Patent number: 4995962Abstract: There is provided a process for hydroisomerizing petroleum or synthetic paraffin wax with a particular catalyst. The catalyst comprises a hydrogenating component and a layered titanate containing an interspathic polymeric oxide such as silica. The hydrogenating component may be a Group VIII metal such as Pt.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1989Date of Patent: February 26, 1991Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Michael E. Landis
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Patent number: 4937222Abstract: A catalyst is provided which is capable of hydrotreating residual oil. This catalyst comprises a layered metal oxide containing an interspathic polymeric oxide having a d-spacing of at least about 10 angstroms. The layered metal oxide may be a titanate or a silicate such as magadiite or kenyaite. The catalyst further comprises a hydrogenation component such as a Cr, Mo, W, Fe, Co, Ni, Pd or Pt.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1989Date of Patent: June 26, 1990Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Philip J. Angevine, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Michael E. Landis
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Patent number: 4911823Abstract: Heavy hydrocarbon oils of high paraffin content are catalytically cracked using zeolite beta. The paraffin content of the oil is at least 20 weight percent or higher. The gasoline cracking products have a high octane rating and the higher boiling products a decreased pour point resulting from the dewaxing activity of the zeolite beta. The use of cracking temperatures above 500.degree. C., preferably above 550.degree. C., also improves iso-butene production.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1989Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Nai Y. Chen, Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Clinton R. Kennedy, Anil B. Ketkar, Leonard R. Koenig, Robert A. Ware
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Patent number: 4884531Abstract: A method is provided of operating an internal combustion engine comprising subjecting a hydrocarbon fuel of relatively low octane number to in situ reforming at elevated temperatures by passing it through a reaction zone containing a substantially non-acid catalyst comprising a Group VIII hydrogenation/dehydrogenation metallic element, e.g., platinum, and an intermediate pore zeolite, e.g., having an X-ray diffraction pattern similar to that of an acidic zeolite which has a Constraint Index in the approximate range of about 1 to 12, such that the fuel leaving said reaction zone has an increased octane number, and passing the fuel to the combustion chamber of said engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Thomas F. Degnan, Jr., Ralph M. Dessau