Abstract: A crystalline material having, in the dehydrated form, the empirical formula:m(M.sub.2/a O):X.sub.z O.sub.xz/2 :.sub.y YO.sub.2 (I)in which m is 0.5 to 1.5; M is a cation of valency a; X is a metal of valency x, selected from aluminium, boron, gallium, zinc, iron and titanium; z is 2 when x is an odd number, and z is 1 when x is an even number; y is at least 5; and Y is silicon or germanium; and having, in the calcined hydrogen form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including significant peaks substantially as shown in Table I herein. The material has been designated SUZ-2, and is used in the conversion of hydrocarbons or oxygenates.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon solvent is utilized to purge contaminants, such as sulfur, from a conversion system. Complementary contaminant-removal steps may include oxidation, reduction, and contaminant removal with a sacrificial particulate bed. This solvent purge avoids deactivation of a subsequently loaded contaminant-sensitive catalyst, such as a reforming catalyst selective for dehydrocyclization.

Abstract: A crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve having the mordenite structure and the following composition expressed in terms of oxide mole ratios in the anhydrous state:Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 :xSiO.sub.2 :yM.sub.2 O:tQ.sub.2 Owhere M is an alkali metal, preferably sodium, Q is a quaternary ammonium cation, preferably a benzyltriethylammonium cation, x equals 5.0 to 30, y equals 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.40 to 0.90, t equals 0.01 to 0.9, preferably 0.1 to 0.6 and yet equals about 1.0. The crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve of the invention may be employed, after reducing its alkali metal content and decomposing Q, as a component of a catalyst which can be used in a variety of chemical conversion processes.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the catalytic low pressure reforming of gasolines, in the presence of hydrogen, in a reaction zone defined by a substantially cylindrical enclosure. The reaction contains a catalyst bed which has the form of a ring defined by two coaxial cylindrical walls, in which a plurality of hollow internal spaces defined by walls are entirely disposed. A heat-carrying fluid flows through the hollow internal spaces. The gasoline pass through the catalyst bed substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the reaction zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of zeolites of the ferrisilicate type called ferrizeosilites, to the products obtained by this process as well as their uses. Ferrizeosilite according to the invention is characterized by (a) a chemical formula close to the following:M.sub.2/n O, Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, x SiO.sub.2whereM represents a proton and/or a metal cationn is the valence of said cationx is a number between 40 and 1000(b) an x-ray diffraction diagram, and (c) a fluorine content between about 0.01% and 16% by weight. Uses are in processes for the conversion of methanol into hydrocarbons, alkylation of toluene with methanol and catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Improved, dehydrocyclization and low-pressure reforming processes based on a non-acidic metal containing crystalline microporous indium catalyst, in which the feed is rich in C.sub.6 -C.sub.7 low octane hydrocarbons, such as paraffins, and in which the reformate has increased aromatic content and increased octane value over that of the feed are disclosed.

Abstract: New crystalline titanium molecular sieve zeolite compositions having a pore size of about 8 Angstrom Units are disclosed together with methods for preparing the same and organic compound conversions.

Abstract: A mixed-solid solution tri-metallic oxide/sulfide catalyst having the formula:M.sub.I O.sub.a S.sub.b .multidot.M.sub.II O.sub.c M.sub.III O.sub.dwherein M.sub.I is vanadium, neodymium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, and mixtures thereof; O is oxygen; S is sulfur; a is selected from zero and a number up to a positive real number representing the stoichiometric requirement, and b is selected from zero and a number up to a positive real number representing the stoichiometric requirement, provided one of a and b is a positive real number; M.sub.II is titanium, zirconium, hafnium, and mixtures thereof; c is a positive real number up to the stoichiometric requirement; M.sub.III is lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, francium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, radium, zinc, cadmium, mercury, scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, actinium, and mixtures thereof; and d is a positive real number up to the stoichiometric requirement; and wherein M.sub.I O.sub.a S.sub.

Abstract: A process for producing a dehydrogenated hydrocarbon product stream by catalytically dehydrogenating a feed stream is disclosed. The process utilizes a plurality of dehydrogenation catalyst-filled tubes in a furnace with all of the tubes connected in parallel to a common product outlet conduit, so that the effluent of all of the tubes is contained in a common product stream. Essentially continuous regeneration of the dehydrogenation catalyst, is achieved by cyclically contacting a portion of the catalyst with an admixture of oxygen-containing regeneration gas and diluent while contacting the remaining portion of the catalyst with an admixture of hydrocarbon feed material and diluent, and wherein free hydrogen is added to react with the oxygen-containing regeneration effluent gas before the oxygen-containing effluent gas enters the product stream.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of catalytic reforming in a plurality of fluidized bed type reaction zones located side by side, the catalyst circulating from zone to zone with the aid of elevating means and a carrier gas in the form of hydrogen. According to the invention, nitrogen is used as the elevating gas to raise the exhausted catalyst drawn off from the bottom of the last catalytic zone (through which the feedstock passes) to the top of the catalyst regenerating zone, and also to raise the regenerated catalyst to the top of the first catalytic zone through which the feedstock passes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and a reactor for low pressure catalytic reforming of gasolines with heating by smoke gases.The reactor of the invention comprises:at least one means for introducing and removing the charge,at least one means for introducing and removing the catalyst,at least two elementary reaction cells not adjacent each other, substantially vertical and parallelepipedic, substantially parallel to each other, each of said cells being formed of three substantially parallelepipedic enclosures (an individual charge distributor, an individual processed charge collector, a catalytic bed),at least one general charge distributor,at least one general processed charge collector.The reforming process of the invention may be used in this reactor, smokes-based heating gases, coming from the combustion in air of a hydrocarbon mixture, flowing between the elementary reaction cells and thus bringing the heat required for the reforming reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a means for heating the charge of a catalytic reforming unit operating under low pressure.The invention more particularly relates to an apparatus having in combination a first heat exchanger (6), in which the gaseous recycling-liquid charge mixture introduced by pipe (5) is completely vaporized and a second exchanger (9) in which the charge is heated to an adequate temperature by indirect contact with the reforming effluent arriving by pipe (17), which successively passes through the two heat exchangers.

Abstract: A sacrificial particulate bed is utilized to remove contaminants, such as sulfur, from a conversion system. Subsequently, the sacrificial particulate bed is replaced by a contaminant-sensitive catalyst, such as a reforming catalyst selective for dehydrocyclization.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of TiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Ti.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ti.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of titanium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: Crystalline zeolitic aluminosilicates having at least some of its original framework aluminum atoms replaced by extraneous silicon atoms and having a mole ratio of oxides in the dehydrated state of(0.85-1.1)M.sub.2/n O: Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 : xSiO.sub.2wherein M is a cation having a valence of "n"; "x" has a value greater than 6.0; has an x-ray powder diffraction pattern having at least the d-spacings of Table A; and has extraneous silicon atoms in the crystal lattice in the form of framework SiO.sub.4 tetrahedra. These novel zeolite aluminosilicates are employed in hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: Catalytic dewaxing of wax containing hydrocarbon feedstocks is undertaken in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a dehydrogenation metal in combination with a non-acidic microporous crystalline material to maximize liquid yield.

Abstract: By use of a slurry mixture described herein, catalyst particles or other similar particles can be transferred over considerable temperature differential without breaking or crumbling.By selecting a carrier fluid with a combination of high critical temperature and low critical pressure relative to the conditions under which the particles will function, a slurry mixture is provided which protects the contained particles against breakage.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of LiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Li.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Li.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of lithium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermally shock calcined aluminosilicate zeolite comprising (A) precalcining an aluminosilicate zeolite at a relatively low temperature, (B) very rapidly increasing the temperature of the aluminosilicate zeolite to a relatively high temperature for a short period of time, and (C) rapidly cooling the aluminosilicate zeolite. The resulting zeolite is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion reactions and is particularly selective for the production of para-xylene from a reaction mix of toluene and a methylating agent.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermally shock calcined crystalline silica comprising (A) precalcining a crystalline silica at a relatively low temperature, (B) very rapidly increasing the temperature of the crystalline silica to a relatively high temperature for a short period of time, and (C) rapidly cooling the crystalline silica. The resulting crystalline silica is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion reactions and is particularly selective for the production of para-xylene from a reaction mix of toluene and a methylating agent.

Abstract: The endothermic reaction of a hydrocarbon feedstock with steam and/or carbon dioxide is carried out using a double-tube reactor. In one preferred form of the reactor the catalyst is present as a coating on the outside of the inner tube. In another form inner tubes are mounted in one tube-plate and the other tubes in a second tube plate and the tube plates are disposed across a cylindrical shell so as to define a heat exchange zone (provided with a heat source) a reactants feed zone and a products offtake zone. The heat source is preferably a burner, to be fed with the product of the endothermic reaction, followed by a secondary reforming catalyst. The apparatus makes possible processes for making raw hydrogen-containing gases with advantageous internal heat recovery.

Abstract: An installation for chemical conversion of a gas mixture containing hydrogen and hydrocarbons comprises a series of reactors in which the gas mixture undergoes endothermic reactions at temperatures within the range of 350.degree. C. to 900.degree. C. A furnace is placed upstream of each reactor for reheating the gas mixture prior to introduction into the reactor. The furnaces are equipped with electric heating resistors which are intended to be placed in direct contact with the gas mixture as it is introduced into each furnace.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst containing a Group VIB metal on a porous refractory oxide is prepared by impregnating support particles with a solution containing Group VIB metal components and citric acid, followed by drying and calcining. The catalyst is useful for promoting a number of hydrocarbon conversion reactions, particularly those involving hydrogenative desulfurization, demetallization and denitrogenation.

Abstract: There is provided a catalytic composition which comprises a mixture of a crystalline chromosilicate and an oxide of chromium, said catalytic composition providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern and having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 M.sub.2/n O:Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.2 O,wherein M is at least one cation having a valence of n, Y is a value within the range of about 4 to about 500, and Z is a value within the range of about 0 to about 160. There is also provided a method for preparing such a catalytic composition.There is provided a process for the conversion of a hydrocarbon stream which comprises contacting said stream at conversion conditions with the above catalytic composition. In addition, there is provided a process for the isomerization of a xylene feed which comprises contacting said feed at isomerization conditions with the above catalytic composition.

Abstract: An improved catalytic reforming process. The process is operated at high severity in order to obtain a reformate product having an enhanced octane rating. Higher octane reformate is required to compensate for the reduction or total elimination of lead-based additives used in motor gasoline for increasing octane rating, since reformate is a primary component of motor gasoline. High severity operation results in the formation of quantities of polycyclic aromatic compounds whose presence is highly undesirable. These compounds are removed from the vaporous products of the catalytic reforming process by adsorption on an appropriate material. It was totally unexpected to find that these very high molecular weight compounds are present in vapor streams comprised of hydrogen and light normally-gaseous hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, and propane.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion processes including hydrocracking and hydrotreating are performed utilizing a novel phosphorus-modified alumina composite comprising a hydrogel having a molar ratio on an elemental basis of phosphorus to aluminum of from 1:1 to 1:100 together with a surface area of about 140 to 450 m.sup.2 /gm. The composite is prepared by admixing an alumina hydrosol with a phosphorus-containing compound to form a phosphorus-modified sol and gelling said admixture.

Abstract: Boron, aluminum and gallium C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 perfluoroalkanesulfonates (CF.sub.3 (CF.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.3).sub.3 M (M=B, A1, Ga; n=0-17) as well as perfluororesin sulfonates such as Nafionates are new, highly effective Friedel-Crafts catalysts. In contrast to volatile aluminum and boron trihalides, the Group III-B perfluoroalkanesulfonates are generally of low or no volatility and, except for boron triflate and some of its homologs, only sparingly soluble incommon organic solvents. This allows their use as solid or supported Friedel-Crafts catalysts of wide utility and scope in continuous heterogenous catalytic processes. At the same time, boron triflate and related lower perfluoroalkanesulfonates are particularly efficient soluble catalysts in solution reactions.

Abstract: Specified sulfur compounds such as N,N-diethylthiourea, N,N-dibutylthiourea, tetramethylthiuram monosulfide, tetrabutylthiuram monosulfide, tetraethylthiuram disulfide, tetrabutylthiuram disulfide are supplied as a coking inhibitor for preventing coking in equipment used in hydrocarbon treatment processes wherein a hydrocarbon is treated at a temperature of from about 250.degree. C. to 950.degree. C. to produce petroleum products, petrochemical products and/or their intermediate products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for improving the yield and hydrogen production of catalytic reforming of gasoline derived from mineral oil sources, which at the same time improves knock resistance of the fuel derived. A positive amount of coal-derived feedstocks including refined light coal oil, light oil derived from coal mineral oil refining, gasoline derived from hydrocracking of coal mineral oil and the top product of coal hydrogenation are added to the conventional mineral oil-derived feedstock. An improvement in catalyst residence time is also achieved.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for circulating an ancillary hydrogen-rich gas stream through a part of a moving bed hydrocarbon conversion process. The gas stream may be employed in lockhopper systems, catalyst transfer equipment and catalyst treating zones as for reducing the catalyst. The used ancillary gas is discharged into a partitioned vapor-liquid separation vessel. The partially condensed reaction zone effluent stream is discharged into a different chamber of the same vessel. The net off gas stream is withdrawn from the chamber receiving the used ancillary gas to prevent contamination of a recycle gas stream, which is drawn off the other chamber.

Abstract: A process is provided for converting alkanes and cycloalkanes having up to 20 carbon atoms per molecule to a product comprising hydrogen gas and dehydrogenated and/or dehydrocyclized hydrocarbons, in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising divanadium pentoxide and silica. In one embodiment, a substantially deactivated catalyst composition is regenerated by contacting it with a free oxygen containing gas under suitable regeneration conditions. In another embodiment, a catalyst composition comprising divanadium pentoxide and silica is provided.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon feeds are upgraded by contacting same, at elevated temperature and in the presence of hydrogen, with a self-promoted catalyst formed by heating one or more carbon-containing, bis(tetrathiometallate) catalyst precursor salts selected from the group consisting of (NR.sub.4).sub.2 [M(WS.sub.4).sub.2 ], (NR.sub.4).sub.x [M(MoS.sub.4).sub.2 ] and mixtures thereof wherein R is one or more alkyl groups, aryl groups or mixture thereof, wherein promoter metal M is covalently bound in the anion and is Ni, Co or Fe and wherein x is 2 if M is Ni and x is 3 if M is Co or Fe composite in a non-oxidizing atmosphere in the presence of sulfur, hydrogen, and a hydrocarbon to form said supported catalyst.

Abstract: A process for providing a hydrogen-rich gas stream from a reaction zone effluent comprising hydrogen and hydrocarbons is disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for measuring and controlling the concentration of hydrogen in hydrogen recycle processes used in oil refineries and petrochemical plants. The system is intended to reduce the amount of hydrogen and hydrocarbon vapor circulating in such systems, thus reducing the quantity of utilities needed to operate such systems. Specifically, there is a savings of compressor power and fuel required for heating. The system is dependent on the recognition that a decrease in cooling medium temperature results in an increase in hydrogen flow, which can be decreased to the minimum permissible without endangering catalyst activity and stability and product yield if hydrogen concentration is monitored, and that partial pressure is the key parameter.

Abstract: A process for producing aromatic compounds from a paraffin containing feedstock in which the feedstock is passed to a reaction zone into contact with a multi-component catalyst system. The catalyst system comprises a discreet physical mixture of a silicalite homologation catalyst and a metal or metal oxide dehydrogenation catalyst. The process is carried out to cause the dehydrogenation of paraffins to olefins, the oligomerization of olefins to cyclic napthenes and the aromatization of the napthenes. Reaction conditions and relative catalyst concentrations to provide a relationship between the thermodynamic constraint for the dehydrogenation of the paraffins and the balancing of the kinetics of the dehydrogenation and oligomerization reactions to limit the olefin concentration to a value which does not result in substantial coking of the catalyst system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalysts for reforming petroleum products in mass form or supported for example, on aluminium or active carbon, the active part of which consists of tungsten and molybdenum carbides corresponding to the general formula:(Mox W.sub.1-x)y Czwherein0<x<11.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.20.8.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1Nitridation prior to their use in a mixture H.sub.2 +N.sub.2 substantially increases the activity and selectivity thereof.These catalysts are not very sensitive to contamination by sulphur products.

Abstract: Certain organometallic precursors selectively interact with surface hydroxyl groups on an inorganic oxide support such as silica, alumina or silica-alumina or to provide a uniform distribution of metal complexes on the surfaces of said support. Subsequent reduction of the support results in a high dispersion of uncomplexed metal centers to which other organometallic precursors are subsequently attached. The substantially attached organometallic precursors may be reduced and/or sulfided to yield a highly active hydrogenation catalyst having a plurality of metal species in a highly dispersed distribution.

Abstract: Natural gasoline of low octane value derived from natural gas is upgraded to higher octane value by means of catalyst consisting essentially of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid at temperatures between about 80.degree. C. and about 120.degree. C., and preferably between about 100.degree. C. and about 120.degree. C.

Abstract: In a normally endothermic naphtha reformer reactor, using a fixed bed of particulate catalyst, to determine if catalyst by-passing is occurring, the feed rate to the reactor is decreased, e.g., by such as about 30 percent, to a rate found previously still to produce an endothermic reaction. If the reactor outlet temperature now exceeds the reactor inlet temperature, the reaction is exothermic, and catalyst by-passing is occurring.

Abstract: An improved catalytic reforming process is disclosed wherein hydrogen and light hydrocarbons generated in the catalytic reaction zone are passed to a hydrogen production/purification zone and are reacted and processed therein to produce substantially pure hydrogen. A portion of the hydrogen is then admixed with the charge stock to the catalytic reforming zone to provide the hydrogen requirements of the catalytic reforming reaction zone.

Abstract: The conversion of unsaturated compounds to aromatic compounds is carried out using a catalyst comprising bismuth and lanthanide components.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process is disclosed for the dehydrogenation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons such as ethylbenzene or ethyltoluene. A subatmospheric pressure is maintained in the reaction zone by the use of two separate compressors. The first compressor pressurizes the vapor phase reactor effluent prior to the final indirect heat exchange step(s) used to partially condense this stream. The second compressor maintains the vapor-liquid separator which receives the partially condensed reactor effluent stream at a subatmospheric pressure. This facilitates operation of the reactor at a subatmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Natural gasoline of low octane value derived from natural gas is upgraded to higher octane value by means of a liquid ternary catalyst comprising trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and hydrogen fluoride in conjunction with a Lewis acid of the formula MX.sub.n wherein M is selected from Group III-A, IV-B or V elements of the Periodic Table, x is a halogen and n is a number varying from 3 to 6. Effective upgrading is achieved when the Lewis acid:HF mole ratio of the catalyst ranges from 1:2 to 2:1 at temperatures less than about 120.degree. C. under liquid phase conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reforming gasoline to raise the octane number thereof utilizing a novel catalyst comprising a low valence chromium metallic component composited with a non-oxidizing high surface area support. The low valence metallic component is present in divalent form or as a combination of the metallic state and the divalent form--preferably as a chloride and/or bromide. The preferred support is a high surface area coke.

Abstract: A process for preparing diesel fuel from coal-derived light fuel oils by alkylating said coal-derived light fuel oils with olefins and hydrotreating said alkylated product.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process is disclosed wherein a hydrocarbon feed is contacted with a dehydrocyclization catalyst containing a large-pore zeolite and a Group VIII metal, then the resulting reformate is upgraded using an intermediate pore size zeolite.

Abstract: An electrical insulating oil composition which is characterized in that said insulating oil composition contains 5 to 300 ppm (as sulfur) of sulfur compounds and exerts excellent deterioration resistance when the insulating oil composition is fed through or used in contact with a substance made of lead or a lead alloy.

Abstract: Residual oils from steam-cracking or catalytic cracking, oils from coal liquefaction and oils from bituminous sands and shales are converted to gasoline by a process comprising the fractionation of the feed charge to a naphtha and a middle distillate: the naphtha, admixed with a gasoline cut "E", is hydrotreated and then dehydrogenated to gasoline; the middle distillate is hydrotreated and fractionated to gasoline and a heavier fraction, the heavier fraction is hydrocracked and fractionated, thus producing a gasoline cut which constitutes the above cut "E".

Abstract: A reformate lean oil absorber is used in the downstream processing facilities of a reformer unit to remove isobutane and heavier components from a separator overhead vapor, part of which is reformer recycle gas. Stabilized reformate may be employed as lean oil to the absorber, and the fat oil is recycled to the stabilizer for isobutane recovery of isobutane and normal butane as overhead product and C.sub.5.sup.+ liquid as bottoms product. The mixed butanes are separated, and the isobutane employed as alkylation feedstock. The n-butane is recycled with the naphtha to the reformer unit, the absence of butanes in the recycle gas considerably enhancing the amount of isobutane produced in the reforming unit.

Abstract: A catalytic reforming process is disclosed wherein the reboiler heat requirements of the stabilizer column are supplied by means of indirect heat exchange with hot combustion gases in the reforming reactants fired heater convection heating section. Heat in excess of the reboiler requirements is passed to the stabilizer column with control being effected by removal of excess heat from the column.