Aluminosilicate Or Organometallic Patents (Class 585/722)
  • Patent number: 10099935
    Abstract: This invention relates to a molecular sieve, especially a SCM-1 molecular sieve or SCM-2 molecular sieve of the MWW family as represented in FIGS. 1 and 2. As compared with a prior art molecular sieve, the molecular sieve according to this invention exhibits improved catalytic performance and good service life and regeneration performance. The molecular sieve can be produced with a simplified procedure, under mild operation conditions, with less energy and material consumption and fewer side reactions, with a high product purity at low cost and a high yield. This invention further relates to a process for producing these molecular sieves and use thereof as an adsorbent or a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION, SHANGHAI RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, SINOPEC
    Inventors: Weimin Yang, Zhendong Wang, Hongmin Sun, Bin Zhang, Mingyao Huan, Zhenhao Shen, Mingwei Xue
  • Patent number: 9174204
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel catalyst based on zeolite, the production of that catalyst, and the use of the catalyst in a method for producing lower olefins from oxygenates and for oligomerizing olefins. The novel catalyst has a SiO2/Al2O3 weight ratio of 2 to 9, a BET surface of 250 to 500 m2/g, and an Na content under 200 ppm. The catalyst includes a crystalline alumosilicate zeolite and a binder. The catalyst is characterized in that the ratio of the peak heights of its IR absorption bands v=3610 cm?1±20 cm?1/v=3680 cm?1±20 cm?1 is greater than 1.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: SUD-CHEMIE IP GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Götz Burgfels, Stefan Klingelhöfer, Lay Hwa Ong, Roberta Olindo, Johannes A. Lercher, Friedrich Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9156747
    Abstract: A process for making an alkylate is presented. The process includes mixing an isoparaffin stream with an olefin stream in an alkylation reactor. The alkylation reactor includes a catalyst for performing the reaction. The catalyst is an ionic liquid that is a quaternary phosphonium based ionic liquid, and the reaction is performed at or near ambient temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susie C. Martins, Douglas A. Nafis, Alakananda Bhattacharyya
  • Patent number: 8993821
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso, Paula L. Bogdan
  • Patent number: 8940952
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20150025291
    Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-17, has in its as-calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks in Table 11: TABLE 11 d-spacing Relative Intensity (?) [100 × I/I(o)] % 17.4-16.4 1-10 12.6-12.1 1-20 11.8-11.4 60-100 11.2-10.8 5-30 10.7-10.3 30-80? 8.62-8.38 10-40? 6.09-5.96 1-20 5.71-5.61 1-20 4.23-4.17 1-20 4.09-4.03 1-10 3.952-3.901 10-40? 3.857-3.809 5-30 3.751-3.705 1-20 3.727-3.682 1-20 3.689-3.644 1-10 3.547-3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Simon C. Weston, Karl G. Strohmaier, Hilda B. Vroman
  • Patent number: 8933287
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight, Paulina Jakubczak, Justin E. Stanczyk
  • Patent number: 8916738
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight, Paulina Jakubczak, Justin E. Stanczyk
  • Patent number: 8912382
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a method of modifying an alkylation unit to increase capacity. The method may include combining a first alkylation zone with a second alkylation zone. Generally, the first alkylation zone includes a first settler having a height and a width. Typically, the width is greater than the height. In addition, the second alkylation zone may have a second settler having a height and a width. Usually, the height is greater than the width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daryl Dunham, Dale James Shields
  • Patent number: 8889934
    Abstract: A process for hydrocarbon conversion, comprising: contacting a hydrocarbon with an acid catalyst containing greater than 15 wt % conjunct polymer. The acid catalyst has a molar ratio of Al to a heteroatom selected from the group of N, P, O, S, and combinations thereof greater than 2.0. The hydrocarbon is converted during the contacting. Also a method to make a catalyst having greater than 15 wt % conjunct polymer and a high molar ratio of Al to the heteroatom, wherein an acidic ionic liquid catalyst is made that is effective for catalyzing a reaction. There are also provided catalyst compositions having greater than 15 wt % conjunct polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Ivar Hommeltoft, Howard S. Lacheen, Saleh Elomari
  • Publication number: 20140323786
    Abstract: A continuous mixing reactor has an outer shell having a cylindrical portion with a central section and two opposite conical end sections; a circulation tube within the shell so that an annular passage forms between the shell and the circulation tube; an impeller within and positioned adjacent to one end of the circulation tube; and heat exchange means penetrating the outer shell and extending into the end of the circulation tube opposite the impeller. The outer shell has a hydraulic head forming one end of the shell, a heat exchange medium header at the opposite end of the shell. The circulation tube nearer the heat exchange medium header terminates at or downstream from a tangential plane extending through the shell at the intersection of the central section and the conical end section of the cylindrical portion of shell. The reactor is useful in an alkylation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Coleman Puett, Minye Liu
  • Patent number: 8865960
    Abstract: Methods for starting and operating ionic liquid catalyzed hydrocarbon conversion processes and systems to provide maximum process efficiency, system reliability and equipment longevity may include: purging air and free water from at least a portion of the system; introducing at least one reactant into the at least a portion of the system; and re-circulating the at least one reactant through the at least a portion of the system, via at least one feed dryer unit, until the at least one reactant exiting the at least a portion of the system has a water content at or below a threshold value, prior to the introduction of an ionic liquid catalyst and/or additional reactant(s) and feeds into the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Hye-Kyung Timken, Howard S. Lacheen, Shawn S. Winter
  • Publication number: 20140243563
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the alkylation of residual hydrocarbons obtained from pyrolytic processes, in particular processes for the obtaining of synthesis gas from wet crushed coal, essentially alkene- and alkane-type waste products, in order the exploit the energy thereof in the form of alkenes, alkanes and alcohols having a high energy content. The method is essentially characterised in that the waste products obtained from the synthesis gas formation are subject to a subsequent treatment in order to transform them into other branched alkane-type products and alcoholic compounds, recovering the hydrogen and water produced in said reactions, that remain available for their subsequent use as fuel in other chemical processing plants, or to be fed back to the gasification-pyrolysis process itself, to enrich the synthesis gas obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: GURADOOR, S.L.
    Inventor: Daniel Gonzalez Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20140206918
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight, Paulina Jakubczak, Justin E. Stanczyk
  • Publication number: 20140206919
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight, Paulina Jakubczak, Justin E. Stanczyk
  • Patent number: 8754279
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8747655
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140066674
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140005452
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-59 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMm2+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation such as the ETMA+, 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-59 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, and separation properties for separating at least one component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight, Paulina Jakubczak, Justin E. Stanczyk
  • Publication number: 20140004024
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight, Paulina Jakubczak, Justin E. Stanczyk
  • Publication number: 20130345482
    Abstract: A process for making an alkylate is presented. The process includes mixing an isoparaffin stream with an olefin stream in an alkylation reactor. The alkylation reactor includes a catalyst for performing the reaction. The catalyst is an ionic liquid that is a quaternary phosphonium based ionic liquid, and the reaction is performed at or near ambient temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susie C. Martins, Douglas A. Nafis, Alakananda Bhattacharyya
  • Publication number: 20130345483
    Abstract: A process for making an alkylate is presented. The process includes mixing an isoparaffin stream with an olefin stream in an alkylation reactor. The alkylation reactor includes a catalyst for performing the reaction. The catalyst is an ionic liquid that is a quaternary phosphonium based ionic liquid, and the reaction is performed at or near ambient temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susie C. Martins, Douglas A. Nafis, Alakananda Bhattacharyya
  • Publication number: 20130345484
    Abstract: A process for making an alkylate is presented. The process includes mixing an isoparaffin stream with an olefin stream in an alkylation reactor. The alkylation reactor includes a catalyst for performing the reaction. The catalyst is an ionic liquid that is a quaternary chloroaluminate based ionic liquid, and the reaction is performed at or near ambient temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susie C. Martins, Douglas A. Nafis, Alakananda Bhattacharyya
  • Patent number: 8603407
    Abstract: A novel catalytic reactor is provided for controlling the contact of a limiting reactant with a catalyst surface. A first flow vessel defines an interior surface and an exterior surface, and the interior surface has a catalyst deposited on at least a portion thereof. A second flow vessel is positioned within the first flow vessel and the second flow vessel defines a porous surface designed to deliver a fluid uniformly to at least a portion of the interior surface of the first flow vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Precision Combustion, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Pfefferle, Shahrokh Etemad
  • Patent number: 8536395
    Abstract: A solid catalyst, such as a molecular sieve catalyst or solid acid catalyst, is supported by a binder, such as amorphous silica or alumina, wherein the binder is charged with metal ions to form an ion-modified binder. The ion-modified binder is capable of attachment to polar contaminants and inhibit their contact with the catalyst. The catalyst can be a zeolite and can be the catalyst for an alkylation reaction, such as the alkylation of benzene with ethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Pelati, Taylor Rives
  • Patent number: 8497404
    Abstract: Processes for upgrading Fischer-Tropsch condensate olefins by alkylation of hydrocrackate involves providing an olefin enriched condensate stream and further providing a Fischer-Tropsch derived hydrocarbon stream comprising wax, hydrocracking the latter Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon stream to provide a distillate enriched hydrocracked product comprising isoparaffins, and alkylating the olefins with the isoparaffins in an alkylation zone to provide an alkylate product. The alkylate product is fed to a distillation unit together with the hydrocracked product, while a naphtha containing fraction from the distillation unit is fed to the alkylation zone together with the olefin enriched hydrocarbon stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Ivar Hommeltoft, Bi-Zeng Zhan
  • Publication number: 20130165720
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventor: UOP LLC
  • Patent number: 8436221
    Abstract: Processes for upgrading Fischer-Tropsch condensate olefins by alkylation of hydrocrackate may involve providing an olefin enriched condensate stream and further providing a Fischer-Tropsch derived hydrocarbon stream comprising wax, hydrocracking the latter Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon stream to provide a distillate enriched hydrocracked product comprising isoparaffins, and alkylating the olefins with the isoparaffins in an alkylation zone to provide an alkylate product. The alkylate product may be fed to a distillation unit together with the hydrocracked product, while a naphtha containing fraction from the distillation unit may be fed to the alkylation zone together with the olefin enriched hydrocarbon stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Ivar Hommeltoft, Bi-Zeng Zhan
  • Publication number: 20120253093
    Abstract: This invention relates to an alkylation catalyst, a method for preparing the alkylation catalyst, and a method for alkylating olefins and paraffins. The alkylation catalyst includes a foam catalyst support wherein active catalyst particles have been appended to the surface of the foam support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Cemal Ercan
  • Patent number: 8198500
    Abstract: A process comprising contacting an olefin feed from a Fischer-Tropsch condensate with an isoparaffin, an acidic chloroaluminate ionic liquid catalyst, and a Brönsted acid; whereby a base oil is produced by concurrent oligomerization and alkylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Saleh Elomari, Russell Roland Krug, Stephen Joseph Miller
  • Patent number: 8163969
    Abstract: An improved alkylation process utilizing a solid-acid catalyst comprising a rare earth containing zeolite and a hydrogenation metal is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Albemarle Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Emanuel Hermanus Van Broekhoven, Mark Hendrikus Harte, Gijsbertus Klaver, Jan Nieman
  • Publication number: 20120088948
    Abstract: A method of producing a high octane alkylate from ethylene and isobutane by reacting ethylene and isobutane under catalytic conversion conditions. The ethylene and isobutane are contacted with a first catalytic material comprising a dimerization catalyst (i.e, for dimerizing ethylene) and a second catalytic material comprising an alkylation catalyst. The first and second catalytic materials are separate and distinct from each other. A high octane alkylate is recovered as a result of reacting the ethylene and isobutane in the presence of the first and second catalytic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Mitrajit Mukherjee, John F. Young, James P. Nehlsen, George D. Suciu, Kelly Ann Coley
  • Patent number: 8124034
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a method of modifying an alkylation unit to increase capacity. The method may include combining a first alkylation zone with a second alkylation zone. Generally, the first alkylation zone includes a first settler having a height and a width. Typically, the width is greater than the height. In addition, the second alkylation zone may have a second settler having a height and a width. Usually, the height is greater than the width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daryl Dunham, Dale James Shields
  • Publication number: 20110313227
    Abstract: A solid alkylation catalyst having a hydrogenation metal and a solid acid in the form of a rare earth exchanged molecular sieve, wherein the catalyst is at least characterized by a porosity of less than 0.20 ml/g in pores below 100 nm in diameter, and a total porosity of greater than 0.30 ml/g. A process for alkylation using the catalyst is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Albemarle Europe SPRL
    Inventors: Emanuel Hermanus van Broekhoven, Kar-Ming Au-Yeung
  • Patent number: 8053617
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Patent number: 8017824
    Abstract: This invention relates to hydrocarbon conversion processes using UZM-29 and UZM-29HS zeolitic compositions. The UZM-29 zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+R+rAl1?xExSiyOz UZM-29 has the PHI structure type topology but is thermally stable up to a temperature of at least 350° C. UZM-29HS is a high silica version of UZM-29 and is represented by the empirical formula: M1?n+aAl(1?x)ExSiyOz. Examples of the hydrocarbon conversion processes are isomerization of alkanes, especially butane and the conversion of oxygenates to olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susan C. Koster, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Patent number: 7982084
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Patent number: 7973204
    Abstract: We provide a process for making a base oil, comprising: a) selecting an olefin feed produced by thermal cracking of a waxy feed; b) oligomerizing the olefin feed in an ionic liquid oligomerization zone at a set of oligomerization conditions to form an oligomer; and c) alkylating the oligomer in the presence of an isoparaffin, in an ionic liquid alkylation zone, at a set of alkylation conditions to form an alkylated oligomeric product having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 6.9 mm2/s or greater, a VI of at least 134, and a Bromine Number of less than 4. We provide a process to make base oil from an olefin feed produced in a FCC unit. We also provide a process to make two or more viscosity grades of base oil from an olefin feed produced by thermal cracking of a waxy feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Saleh Elomari, Russell R. Krug, Stephen J. Miller
  • Patent number: 7973205
    Abstract: We provide a process to make a lubricant component, comprising: a. oligomerizing a feed comprising one or more olefins in an ionic liquid oligomerization zone, at oligomerization conditions, to form an oligomer; and b. alkylating the oligomer in the presence of an isoparaffin, in an ionic liquid alkylation zone, at alkylation conditions including a molar ratio of one or more olefins and one or more isoparaffins of at least 0.8, to form an alkylated oligomeric product that is a lubricant component having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 6.9 mm2/s, a VI of at least 134, a cloud point less than or equal to ?28° C., and a Bromine Number of less than or equal to 6.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Saleh Elomari, Russell R. Krug
  • Publication number: 20110105820
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for stabilizing the activity of catalytic compositions during catalytic processes, such as alkylation. A catalytic composition comprising a partially deactivated ionic liquid catalyst may be regenerated by reaction with a metal to form reactivated catalyst and an inorganic catalyst precursor; and the catalytic composition may be amended in-process by addition of an organic catalyst precursor for reaction with the inorganic catalyst precursor to form fresh ionic liquid catalyst. The organic catalyst precursor may be protected from water, e.g., during handling, by hydrophobic material(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas V. Harris
  • Patent number: 7902419
    Abstract: An alkylation process comprising contacting a first hydrocarbon feed comprising at least one olefin having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms and a second hydrocarbon feed comprising at least one isoparaffin having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms with a halide-based acidic ionic liquid catalyst under alkylation conditions to produce an alkylate containing an organic halide and contacting at least a portion of the alkylate with a hydrotreating catalyst in the presence of hydrogen under hydrotreating conditions to reduce the concentration of the organic halide in the alkylate is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc
    Inventors: Michael S. Driver, Gunther H. Dieckmann
  • Patent number: 7875754
    Abstract: A method of operation for producing high yield of alkylate product using catalytic reactors. The catalytic reactors which cycle between reaction mode and catalyst regeneration mode have their contents exchanged with each other at the beginning of each cycle in order to increase the yield of the desired product. This exchange increases the yield by minimizing the contact of reactant in reaction mode with regenerant utilized in regeneration mode. Thus, reducing/preventing the undesirable alternate reaction between the two, which consumes the reactant making it unavailable for the production of the desired product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Lummus Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent James D′Amico
  • Publication number: 20110009680
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a crystalline molecular sieve comprising silicalite-1 having substantially hexagonal column morphology of at least 90% and having less than 20% crystal twinning as measured by SEM. This disclosure also relates to a method of making the crystalline molecular sieve of this disclosure, the method comprises: (a) providing a mixture comprising at least one source of at least one tetravalent element (Y), at least one source of hydroxide ion, at least one directing-agent (R), water, the mixture having the following molar composition: H2O/Y=10 to 1000 OH?/Y=0.41 to 0.74 R/Y=0.001 to 2 wherein R comprises at least one of TPAOH, TPACl, TPABr, TPAI, and TPAF, wherein OH?/Y is not corrected for trivalent ion; (b) submitting the mixture at crystallization conditions to form a product comprising the crystalline molecular sieve, wherein the crystallization conditions comprise a temperature in the range of from 100° C. to 250° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Sebastien Kremer
  • Publication number: 20100249478
    Abstract: This invention relates to hydrocarbon conversion processes using a new family of crystalline aluminosilicate compositions designated the UZM-27 family. These include the UZM-27 and UZM-27HS which have unique structures. UZM-27 is a microporous composition which has a three-dimensional structure and is obtained by calcining the as synthesized form designated UZM-27P. UZM-27HS is a high silica version of UZM-27 and includes an essentially pure silica version of UZM-27.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Gregory J. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20100234661
    Abstract: An improved alkylation process utilizing a solid-acid catalyst comprising a rare earth containing zeolite and a hydrogenation metal is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Albemarle Netherlands, BV
    Inventors: Emanuel Hermanus Van Broekhoven, Mark Hendrikus Harte
  • Patent number: 7750197
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for alkylating a hydrocarbon feed which comprises contacting the hydrocarbon feed to be alkylated with an alkylation agent in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid acid, a hydrogenation metal, and 1.5-6 wt % of water, measured as the loss on ignition at 600° C. The presence of 1.5-6 wt % of water results in a higher activity and a higher alkylate quality compared with a comparable but drier catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Albemarle Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Emanuel Hermanus Van Broekhoven, Jan Sant, Stephan Zuijdendorp, Niels Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100152518
    Abstract: A process to make a liquid catalyst having a molar ratio of Al to N greater than 2.0, comprising: a) using an ammonium-based ionic liquid catalyst to catalyze a reaction, wherein the ammonium-based ionic liquid catalyst builds up an impurity during the reaction; and b) mixing the ammonium-based ionic liquid catalyst, having an impurity, with aluminum. There is also provided a process for isoparaffin/olefin alkylation, wherein the ionic liquid catalyst comprises a quaternary ammonium ionic liquid salt; and wherein the ionic liquid catalyst has a molar ratio of Al to N greater than 2.0 when held at a temperature at or below 25° C. for at least two hours. There is also provided a method for making a catalyst having a molar ratio of Al to N greater than 2.0, and a process for hydroconversion comprising maintaining a level of conjunct polymer in an ionic liquid catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Howard S. Lacheen, Saleh Elomari
  • Publication number: 20100152506
    Abstract: A process for hydrocarbon conversion, comprising: contacting a hydrocarbon with an acid catalyst containing greater than 15 wt % conjunct polymer. The acid catalyst has a molar ratio of Al to a heteroatom selected from the group of N, P, O, S, and combinations thereof greater than 2.0. The hydrocarbon is converted during the contacting. Also a method to make a catalyst having greater than 15 wt % conjunct polymer and a high molar ratio of Al to the heteroatom, wherein an acidic ionic liquid catalyst is made that is effective for catalyzing a reaction. There are also provided catalyst compositions having greater than 15 wt % conjunct polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Svne Ivar Hommeltoft, Saleh Elomari, Howard S. Lacheen
  • Patent number: 7732654
    Abstract: We provide a process for making a fuel or lubricant component, comprising: performing alkylation and oligomerization by contacting a stream comprising one or more olefins and one or more isoparaffins, wherein a molar ratio of the one or more olefins to the one or more isoparaffins in the stream is at least 0.8, an acidic chloroaluminate ionic liquid catalyst, and a halohalide; and recovering the fuel or lubricant component having a Bromine Number of less than 4. We provide a process comprising performing concurrent alkylation and oligomerization. We also provide a process for making a lubricant component having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 6.9 mm2/s, a VI of at least 134, a cloud point less than or equal to ?28° C., and a Bromine Number of less than or equal to 6.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Saleh Elomari, Russell R. Krug
  • Patent number: 7723556
    Abstract: We provide a process for making a base oil, comprising: a) selecting an olefin feed produced by thermal cracking of a waxy feed; b) oligomerizing the olefin feed in an ionic liquid oligomerization zone at a set of oligomerization conditions to form an oligomer; and c) alkylating the oligomer in the presence of an isoparaffin, in an ionic liquid alkylation zone, at a set of alkylation conditions to form an alkylated oligomeric product having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 6.9 mm2/s or greater, a VI of at least 134, and a Bromine Number of less than 4. We provide a process to make base oil from an olefin feed produced in a FCC unit. We also provide a process to make two or more viscosity grades of base oil from an olefin feed produced by thermal cracking of a waxy feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Saleh Elomari, Russell R. Krug, Stephen J. Miller