Abstract: A metal-containing chabazite zeolite, which has an FTIR peak area ratio between the peak at 900-1300 cm?1 (Si—O—Si asymmetric stretch) and the peak at 765-845 cm?1 (˜805 cm?1 is Si—O—Si symmetric stretch) of at least 55. A method for preparing metal-containing CHA zeolites with high SCR activity at low reaction temperatures from alkali cation-free reaction mixtures that contain the three OSDA structures: metal-polyamine, N,N,N-trimethyl-1-adamantyl ammonium (TMAda+) and TMAOH. The metal-containing CHA zeolites produced by the disclosed method can be identified by XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, FT-VIS spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. A method of selective catalytic reduction of NOx in exhaust gas using the material described herein is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a system for hydrocracking an oil feedstock to produce a light oil stream without build-up of heavy polynuclear aromatic (HPNA) hydrocarbons in the recycle stream. The method may include hydrocracking an oil feedstock, separating the produced effluent into a first, second, and third product stream, and hydrogenating the third product stream in a third reactor over a noble metal hydrogenation catalyst at an operational pressure equal to or less than the second reactor.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing a zeolite comprising the steps of: a. preparing an admixture containing (i) at least one source of alumina, (ii) at least one source of silica, and (iii) at least one structure directing agent (SDA) in hydroxide form, wherein the admixture is essentially free of alkali metals, wherein the at least one structure directing agent (SDA) in hydroxide form is N,N-diethyl-2,6-dimethylpiperidinium; and b. heating the admixture under autogenous pressure at a temperature and with stirring or mixing for a sufficient time to crystalize hydrogen-form zeolite crystals having an AEI framework.

Abstract: The main object of the present invention is to provide a new method for preparing the copper-containing silicoaluminate form of the AEI zeolite structure by means of a direct synthesis methodology. This new process involves combining a organometallic copper-complex with an additional organic molecule capable of directing the crystallisation of the silicoaluminate form of the AEI zeolite structure as organic structure-directing agents (OSDAs).

Abstract: A combined hydrogenation process method for producing high-quality fuel by medium-low-temperature coal tar, wherein a medium-low-temperature coal tar is fractionated to obtain a final product through a thermal hydrocracking unit, a first atmospheric fractionation unit, a hydro-refining, unit, a vacuum fractionation unit, a diesel and wax oil hydro-upgrading unit, a wax oil hydro-cracking unit, a gasoline and diesel precious metal hydrogenation unit and a fourth atmospheric fractionation unit. The present invention can effectively improve the quality of naphtha, aviation kerosene and diesel products, and produce high-end products with high yield and high value, and thus it has a great prospect of promotion and application.

Abstract: A method is provided for synthesizing a zeolite of the SSZ-26/33 family of zeolites using 1-benzyl-4-aza-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for preparing the copper-containing silicoaluminate form of the AEI zeolite structure by means of a direct synthesis methodology. This new process involves combining a organometallic copper-complex with an additional organic molecule capable of directing the crystallization of the silicoaluminate form of the AEI zeolite structure as organic structure-directing agents (OSDAs).

Abstract: A catalyst for catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon oil can produce a gasoline fraction having a high octane number in high yield while suppressing an increase in yield of a heavy distillate, and produce LPG having a high propylene content in high yield. The catalyst includes a specific amount of a granulated catalyst A that includes a zeolite having a sodalite cage structure, silicon derived from a silica sol, phosphorus and aluminum derived from mono aluminum phosphate, a clay mineral, and a rare-earth metal, and a specific amount of a granulated catalyst B that includes a pentasil-type zeolite, the ratio of the mass of phosphorus and aluminum derived from mono aluminum phosphate included in the granulated catalyst A to the mass of the pentasil-type zeolite included in the granulated catalyst B being 0.015 to 3000.

Abstract: Provided is a production method by which an AEI zeolite is obtained without inducing a structural transformation in a crystalline aluminosilicate having a Y-structure and without using fluorine or phosphorus, the method including a crystallization step of crystallizing a composition containing an alumina source, a silica source, a structure directing agent, a sodium source, and water, a weight proportion of crystalline aluminosilicate relative to a total weight of the alumina source and the silica source being from 0 wt. % to 10 wt. %, and the crystallization step satisfying at least one of the following conditions: a molar ratio of hydroxide ion to silica in the composition is 0.45 or greater, the composition contains a cation represented by (CH3)3RN+ (R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbons, and the alkyl group may contain at least one substituent), and the crystallization time is 80 hours or longer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an SCM-10 molecular sieve, a process for producing same and use thereof. The molecular sieve has an empirical chemical composition as illustrated by the formula “the first oxide·the second oxide”, wherein the ratio by molar of the first oxide to the second oxide is less than 40, the first oxide is at least one selected from the group consisting of silica and germanium dioxide, the second oxide is at least one selected from the group consisting of alumina, boron oxide, iron oxide, gallium oxide, titanium oxide, rare earth oxides, indium oxide and vanadium oxide. The molecular sieve has specific XRD pattern and can be used as an adsorbent or a catalyst for converting an organic compound.

Abstract: A molecular sieve having the framework structure of SSZ-43 is produced using one or more of 3,3?-(butane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-methyl-2-propyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium) dications and N,N?-(1,4-phenylenebis(methylene))bis(N,N-diethylethaniminium) dications as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkylaromatics isomerisation catalyst comprising at least 0.01% wt of platinum on a carrier comprising of from 1 to 9 wt % of ZSM-12 and inorganic binder, which process comprises treating the carrier with an impregnation solution comprising base and an anionic platinum complex which impregnation solution has a pH of from 5.5 to 8; and a process for the isomerisation of alkylaromatics with the help of catalyst thus obtained.

Abstract: A process for the production of para-xylene is presented. The process includes the isomerization of C8 aromatics to para-xylene utilizing a new catalyst. The new catalyst is a layer MFI zeolite and is represented by the empirical composition in the as synthesized and anhydrous basis expressed by the empirical formula of: Mmn+Rrp+AlSiyOz where M is at least one exchangeable cation selected from the group consisting of alkali and alkaline earth metals and R is at least one organoammonium cation.

Abstract: Processes and multiple-stage catalyst systems are disclosed for producing propylene from butene by at least partially metathesizing butene in a metathesizing reaction zone having a metathesis catalyst to form a metathesis reaction product and at least partially cracking the metathesis reaction product in a cracking reaction zone having a cracking catalyst to form a cracking reaction product that includes propylene. The metathesis catalyst may be a mesoporous silica-alumina catalyst support impregnated with metal oxide having a mesoporous silica-alumina catalyst support comprising from 5 weight percent to 50 weight percent alumina. The cracking catalyst may be a MFI structured silica-containing catalyst. The cracking reaction zone may be downstream of the metathesis reaction zone.

Abstract: In accordance with the present subject matter there is provided a catalyst composition including 70-98% of a non-zeolitic material; and 2-30% of at least one zeolite material, the percentage being based on weight of the catalyst composition. The subject matter also relates to a method for preparation of the catalyst composition. The subject matter further relates to a process for the fluid catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an SCM-11 molecular sieve, a process for producing same and use thereof. The molecular sieve has an empirical chemical composition as illustrated by the formula “the first oxide·the second oxide”, wherein the ratio by molar of the first oxide to the second oxide is more than 2, the first oxide is silica, the second oxide is at least one selected from the group consisting of germanium dioxide, alumina, boron oxide, iron oxide, gallium oxide, titanium oxide, rare earth oxides, indium oxide and vanadium oxide. The molecular sieve has specific XRD pattern, and can be used as an adsorbent or a catalyst for converting an organic compound.

Abstract: Provided is a Fluid Catalytic Cracking catalyst composition having increased propylene production with respect to other Fluid Catalytic Cracking catalysts (measured at constant conversion). The catalyst composition comprises a particulate which comprises (a) non-rare earth metal exchanged Y-zeolite in an amount in the range of about 5 to about 50 wt %, based upon the weight of the particulate; and (b) ZSM-5 zeolite in an amount in the range of about 2 to about 50 wt %, based upon the weight of the particulate.

Abstract: A process for the production of para-xylene is presented. The process includes the isomerization of C8 aromatics to para-xylene utilizing a new catalyst. The new catalyst and designated as UZM-54 is represented by the empirical composition in the as synthesized and anhydrous basis expressed by the empirical formula of: Mmn+R1r1p1+R2r2p2+Al1-xExSiyOz where M is an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal such as sodium and/or potassium, R1 and R2 are organoammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium, iron, boron, or indium. UZM-54 are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns, high meso surface area, low Si/Al ratios.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized and designated as UZM-54. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+R1 r1p1+R2 r2p2+Al1-xExSiyOz where M is an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal such as sodium or strontium, R1 and R2 are organoammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium, iron, boron, or indium. These zeolites are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns, high meso-surface areas and low Si/Al2 ratios and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A process for producing a high quality distillate that meets the ultralow sulfur, cold flow, and distillation requirements. The feed stream is first hydrotreated and dewaxed in the same reactor to provide a hydrotreated and dewaxed effluent. The hydrotreated and dewaxed effluent is separated in a separation zone into a liquid and a vapor phase, the vapor phase comprising a hydrogen containing gas that can be recycled. The liquid phase is separated into at least a diesel stream and a heavy hydrocarbon stream. The heavy hydrocarbon stream is hydrocracked and the hydrocracked effluent may be passed to the reactor for hydrotreating and dewaxing or passed to the separation zone with the hydrotreated and dewaxed effluent.

Abstract: Provided is AEI zeolite having a uniform acid strength of an appropriate degree. AEI zeolite comprising phosphorus, preferably AEI zeolite comprising phosphorus in the pores, and a method for producing AEI zeolite comprising a crystallization step of crystallizing a raw material mixture containing a tetraethylphosphonium cation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of the oxidative dehydrogenation of an alkane containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms and/or the oxidation of an alkene containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein a gas stream comprising oxygen and the alkane and/or alkene is contacted with a mixed metal oxide catalyst containing molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and optionally tellurium, and wherein the linear velocity of said gas stream is at least 10 cm/sec.

Abstract: Described herein is a new crystalline molecular sieve Al-SSZ-63 prepared by a direct synthesis. The synthesis uses N-cyclodecyl-N-methyl-pyrrolidinium cation as a structure-directing agent. A method for directly synthesizing the Al-SSZ-63 is also provided, as are processes employing the Al-SSZ-63 in a catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the intense conversion of a heavy hydrocarbon feed, comprising a) ebullated bed hydroconversion of the feed; b) separating at least a portion of hydroconverted liquid effluent obtained from a); c)i) either hydrotreatment of at least a portion of the gas oil fraction and of the vacuum gas oil fraction obtained from b), ii) or hydrocracking at least a portion of gas oil fraction and vacuum gas oil fraction obtained from b); d) fractionation of at least a portion of the effluent obtained from c)i) or c)ii); e) recycling at least a portion of unconverted vacuum gas oil fraction obtained from the fractionation d) to said first hydroconversion a); f) hydrocracking at least a portion of gas oil fraction obtained from fractionation d); g) recycling all or a portion of effluent obtained from f) to the fractionation d).

Abstract: A silicate-coated MFI-type zeolite is obtained by coating an MFI-type zeolite with a silicate, and a peak area ratio b/a of a peak b at 2?=8.4 to 9.7° to a peak a at 2?=7.0 to 8.4° in an X-ray diffraction spectrum is 1 or more, and a pKa value measured by a Hammett indicator is +3.3 or more.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of oxygenates to olefins is presented. The process utilizes a catalyst having a 2-dimensional morphology, and the catalyst is a pentasil zeolite. The process is an oxygenate to olefins conversion under typical temperatures and pressures, but provides for an increased propylene yield and a reduced ethylene yield.

Abstract: A process for oxygenate conversion using a family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites that is a layered pentasil zeolite with a silica or fluorine modified surface. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rrp+Al1-xExSiyOz where M is an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal such as sodium or potassium, R can be a mixture of organoammonium cations and E is a framework element such as gallium, iron, boron, or indium. These zeolites are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out oxygenate conversion processes.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for the selective reduction of NOx comprising a two molecular sieve materials having a CHA structure, wherein the first molecular sieve has a mean crystal size of about 0.01 to 1 ?m and the second molecular sieve has a mean crystal size of about 1-5 ?m, and wherein the first molecular sieve contains a first extra-framework metal, the second molecular sieve contains a second extra-framework metal, and wherein said first and second extra-framework metals are independently selected from the group consisting of cesium, copper, nickel, zinc, iron, tin, tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, bismuth, titanium, zirconium, antimony, manganese, chromium, vanadium, niobium, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A hydrocracking catalyst, containing a USY zeolite modified by treatment with an organic acid to remove aluminum, an alumina binder, two or more metals selected from metals of Groups VIB and VIII, and cerium in the range of 0.1 to 5.0 wt %. A method of making the hydrocracking catalyst, whereby a USY zeolite is treated with an organic acid to remove aluminum from the zeolite structure and subsequently impregnating with a rare earth metal of the Lanthanide series to form a modified USY zeolite. The modified USY zeolite is mixed with alumina comprising a peptizing agent and impregnated with two or more metals selected from metals of Groups VIB and VIII.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bifunctional catalyst for a hydrodewaxing process with improved isomerization selectivity, and to a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly to a bifunctional catalyst and to a method for manufacturing same, which is characterized in that EU-2 zeolite with a controlled degree of phase transformation is used as a catalyst support having an acid site. The EU-2 zeolite, the degree of phase transformation of which is controlled, includes, by controlling synthesis parameters of EU-2, predetermined amounts of materials that are phase-transformed from EU-2 crystals such as cristobalite and quartz. The metal loaded bifunctional catalyst according to the present invention improves selectivity of the isomerization process, rather than a cracking reaction, during a hydroisomerization reaction of n-hexadecane. Therefore, the bifunctional catalyst can be widely used as a catalyst for a dewaxing process such as lubricant base oil and diesel oil.

Abstract: A method for making a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-101 is disclosed. SSZ-101 is synthesized using a N-cyclohexylmethyl-N-ethylpiperidinium cation as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: A new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-101 is disclosed. SSZ-101 is synthesized using a N-cyclohexylmethyl-N-ethylpiperidinium cation as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: A method for converting an alcohol to a hydrocarbon fraction having a lowered benzene content, the method comprising: converting said alcohol to a hydrocarbon fraction by contacting said alcohol, under conditions suitable for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon fraction, with a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon fraction, and contacting said hydrocarbon fraction with a benzene alkylation catalyst, under conditions suitable for alkylating benzene, to form alkylated benzene product in said hydrocarbon fraction. Also described is a catalyst composition useful in the method, comprising a mixture of (i) a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon, and (ii) a benzene alkylation catalyst, in which (i) and (ii) may be in a mixed or separated state. A reactor for housing the catalyst and conducting the reaction is also described.

Abstract: A new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-100 is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-100 is disclosed.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-43. These zeolites are similar to previously known ERS-10, SSZ-47 and RUB-35 zeolites but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes. Catalysts made from these zeolites are useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bifunctional catalyst for a hydrodewaxing process with improved isomerization selectivity, and to a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly to a bifunctional catalyst and to a method for manufacturing same, which is characterized in that EU-2 zeolite with a controlled degree of phase transformation is used as a catalyst support having an acid site. The EU-2 zeolite, the degree of phase transformation of which is controlled, includes, by controlling synthesis parameters of EU-2, predetermined amounts of materials that are phase-transformed from EU-2 crystals such as cristobalite and quartz. The metal loaded bifunctional catalyst according to the present invention improves selectivity of the isomerization process, rather than a cracking reaction, during a hydroisomerization reaction of n-hexadecane. Therefore, the bifunctional catalyst can be widely used as a catalyst for a dewaxing process such as lubricant base oil and diesel oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a hydroconversation catalyst consisting of a modified zeolite Y, comprising the steps of a treatment of a modified zeolite Y by suspension thereof in a basic pH solution, stopping the previous treatment by neutralization of the modified zeolite Y containing solution with an acid-containing solution; filtering and washing the recovered modified zeolite Y solid, drying and optionally calcining the modified zeolite Y solid, placing the modified zeolite Y solid of step d) in contact, with stirring, in an ion exchange solution and optional steaming and/or calcining the modified zeolite Y type compound for obtaining the catalyst containing a modified zeolite Y.

Abstract: A method of making a crystalline molecular sieve of MFS framework type, preferably ZSM-57, from a synthesis mixture comprising at least one source of tetravalent element (Y), at least one source of trivalent element (X), at least one source of alkali metal hydroxide (MOH), at least one structure-directing-agent (R) and water, said alkali metal (M) comprising potassium, and having the following mole composition (expressed in terms of oxide): YO2:(p) X2O3:(q)OH?:(r)R:(s)H2O, wherein (p) is in the range from 0.005 to 0.05, (q) is in the range from 0.01 to 3, (r) is in the range from 0.03 to 2 and (s) is in the range from 10 to 75 (based on total weight of said synthesis mixture); wherein the crystals of molecular sieve formed having an average diameter (D) of less than or equal to 1.5 micron and an average thickness (T) of less than or equal to 300 nanometers.

Abstract: Catalysts are disclosed comprising fibrous substrates having silica-containing fibers with diameters generally from about 1 to about 50 microns, which act effectively as “micro cylinders.” Such catalysts can dramatically improve physical surface area, for example per unit length of a reactor or reaction zone. At least a portion of the silica, originally present in the silica-containing fibers of a fibrous material used to form the fibrous substrate, is converted to a zeolite (e.g., having a SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of at least about 150) that remains deposited on these fibers. The fibrous substrates possess important properties, for example in terms of acidity, which are useful in hydroprocessing (e.g., hydrotreating or hydrocracking) applications.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-67 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMm2+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation such as the ETMA+ or DEDMA+, M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence 2+, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-67 compositions have the LEV topology and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, and separation properties for separating at least one component.

Abstract: This invention relates to hydrocracking catalysts utilizing stabilized aggregates of small primary crystallites of zeolite Y that are clustered into larger secondary particles. At least 80% of the secondary particles may comprise at least 5 primary crystallites. The size of the primary crystallites may be at most about 0.5 micron, or at most about 0.3 micron, and the size of the secondary particles may be at least about 0.8 micron, or at least about 1.0 ?m. The silica to alumina ratio of the resulting stabilized aggregated Y zeolite may be 4:1 or more. This invention also relates to the use of such catalysts in hydrocracking processes for the conversion of heavy oils into lighter fuel products. The invention is particularly suited for the selective production of diesel range products from gas oil range feedstock materials under hydrocracking conditions.

Abstract: A new family of aluminosilicate zeolites designated UZM-44 has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where “n” is the mole ratio of Na to (Al+E), M represents a metal or metals from zinc, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, “m” is the mole ratio of M to (Al+E), “k” is the average charge of the metal or metals M, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents, and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to IM-5 but are characterized by unique compositions and synthesis procedures and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for carrying out various separations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for making a catalyst for hydroprocessing a carbonaceous feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions, and the use of that catalyst. More particularly, the present invention is directed to methods for inhibiting rapid decomposition of ammonium nitrate during calcination of the catalyst following metal impregnation, wherein ammonium nitrate is formed when a nitrate-containing composition and an ammonium-containing component is used in the deposition of metal onto the catalyst.

Abstract: A hydrocracking catalyst having a support of a composite of mesoporous materials, molecular sieves and alumina, is used in the last bed of a multi-bed system for treating heavy crude oils and residues and is designed to increase the production of intermediate distillates having boiling points in a temperature range of 204° C. to 538° C., decrease the production of the heavy fraction (>538° C.), and increase the production of gasoline fraction (<204° C.). The feedstock to be processed in the last bed contains low amounts of metals and is lighter than the feedstock that is fed to the first catalytic bed.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous silicometallophosphates designated MAPSO-64 and modified forms thereof have been synthesized. These silicometallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMm2+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation such as ETMA+ or DEDMA+, M is an alkaline earth or transition metal cation of valence 2+, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The MAPSO-64 compositions are characterized by a BPH framework topology and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, and separation properties for separating at least one component.

Abstract: A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes have been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where “n” is the mole ratio of Na to (Al+E), M represents a metal or metals from zinc, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, “m” is the mole ratio of M to (Al+E), “k” is the average charge of the metal or metals M, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents, and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to TNU-9 and IM-5 but are characterized by unique compositions and synthesis procedures and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for carrying out various separations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for ex-situ treatment of a catalyst that contains at least one hydrogenating phase, and at least one amorphous silica-alumina or a zeolite that contains acid sites, whereby said process comprises: A stage for introducing nitrogen by contact at a temperature that is less than 100° C., with at least one basic nitrogen-containing compound that is ammonia or a compound that can be decomposed into ammonia, with said compound being introduced at a rate of 0.5-10% by weight (expressed in terms of N), and A sulfurization/activation stage with a gas that contains hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide at a temperature of at least 250° C., with this stage being carried out before or after the stage for introducing said nitrogen-containing compound, and the catalyst that is obtained is optionally dried. This treatment allows a rapid, effective start-up on the hydrocracking unit.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-57 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMmn+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation such as the DEDMA+, M is a divalent framework metal such as an alkaline earth or transition metal, and E is a framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The microporous AlPO-57 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component.

Abstract: An integrated process for producing naphtha fuel, diesel fuel and/or lubricant base oils from feedstocks under sour conditions is provided. The ability to process feedstocks under higher sulfur and/or nitrogen conditions allows for reduced cost processing and increases the flexibility in selecting a suitable feedstock. The sour feed can be delivered to a catalytic dewaxing step without any separation of sulfur and nitrogen contaminants, or with only a high pressure separation so that the dewaxing still occurs under sour conditions. Various combinations of hydrotreating, catalytic dewaxing, hydrocracking, and hydrofinishing can be used to produce fuel products and lubricant base oil products.