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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4235847 | Vapor/liquid distributor for fixed-bed catalytic reaction chambers A distributor device for effecting the uniform distribution of a mixed-phase vapor/liquid reactant stream across the upper surface of a fixed-bed of catalyst particles. Mixed-phase reactants or components are first separated into a principally vapor-phase... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4195191 | Non-regenerative HF alkylation process An improved isoparaffin/olefin HF alkylation process designed to function absent the commonly-utilized acid regenerator. Polymer products, formed during the alkylation reaction, are recovered with the normally liquid alkylate product, substantially free f... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4182741 | Fluid distributor for fixed-bed catalytic reaction zones A distributor device for effecting uniform distribution of a fluid stream to a fixed-bed of catalyst particles. Distribution of a vaporous phase, liquid phase, or a mixed-phase is effected in a plurality of spaced-apart parallel conduits, each of which co... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4167535 | Isoparaffin-olefin alkylation utilizing liquefied normal paraffin concentrate in the reaction vessel Field butanes, otherwise introduced into an isostripping column, also utilized to recover alkylate product from unreacted isobutane, are separately fractionated to provide an isobutane concentrate and a normal butane concentrate. The former is increased i... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4167533 | Co-production of ethylene and benzene Ethylene and maximum benzene are co-produced via a combination process involving (1) thermal cracking, or pyrolysis, (2) aromatic hydrocarbon separation, or extraction, and, (3) dealkylation of alkyl-substituted aromatics to yield additional benzene. Unco... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4167474 | Multiple-stage catalytic reforming with gravity-flowing dissimilar catalyst particles A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock and hydrogen flow serially through a plurality of catalytic reaction zones in each of which the catalyst particles are movable via gravity-flow. Dissimilar catalyst par... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4167473 | Multiple-stage catalytic reforming with gravity-flowing dissimilar catalyst particles A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock and hydrogen flow serially through a plurality of catalytic reaction zones in each of which the catalyst particles are downwardly movable via gravity-flow. Dissimilar c... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4167553 | Catalytic reaction chamber for gravity-flowing catalyst particles A catalytic reaction chamber for contacting a reactant stream with catalyst particles which are disposed as an annular-form bed and are downwardly movable therethrough via gravity-flow. The annular catalyst bed is spaced between a catalyst-retaining scree... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4160649 | Substituted natural gas via steam reforming of kerosene A multiple-stage steam reforming process for producing a substitute natural gas from kerosene boiling range hydrocarbons. Initially, a lower-boiling feedstock is steam reformed and a portion of the effluent is subjected to hydrogen-producing conditions to... | 07/10/1979 |
| 4159937 | Mixed-phase reaction product effluent separation process Multiple-stage separation of a mixed-phase product effluent resulting from the hydrocracking and/or hydrorefining conversion of a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock. Reaction product effluent is initially separated in a high temperature, high pressure first s... | 07/03/1979 |
| 4159935 | Conversion of hydrocarbonaceous black oils Hydrocarbonaceous black oils are converted into lower-boiling hydrocarbons via a process which utilizes two separate catalytic reactor systems interconnected by way of a multiple-stage separation facility. Fresh feed charge stock is reacted in the first r... | 07/03/1979 |
| 4158026 | Combination process for selected aromatic hydrocarbon production Selected aromatic hydrocarbon concentrates -- benzene, mixed xylenes, etc. -- are produced by way of a combination process which involves catalytic reforming followed by hot flash separation of a portion of the reformed product and dealkylation of the res... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4158025 | Selected aromatic hydrocarbon production Selected aromatic hydrocarbon concentrates -- benzene, mixed xylenes -- are produced by way of a combination process which involves catalytic reforming followed by dealkylation. Although the process affords flexibility respecting the precise aromatic conc... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4157355 | Combination process for selected aromatic hydrocarbon production Selected aromatic hydrocarbon concentrates--benzene, mixed xylenes, etc.--are produced by way of a combination process which involves catalytic reforming followed by hot flash separation and dealkylation of the separated hot flash liquid phase. Although t... | 06/05/1979 |
| 4141690 | Catalytic reaction chamber for gravity-flowing catalyst particles A catalytic reaction chamber for contacting a reactant stream with catalyst particles which are disposed as an annular-form bed and are downwardly movable therethrough via gravity-flow. The annular bed is spaced between a catalyst-retaining screen and a p... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4140625 | Mixed-phase distributor for fixed-bed catalytic reaction chambers Distribution of a mixed-phase, vapor/liquid reactant stream to a fixed-bed of catalyst particles is accomplished through the use of a distributor tray in the form of a horizontal plate (or deck) having a plurality of vertically-disposed venturi-shaped edu... | 02/20/1979 |
| 4139573 | Isoparaffin-olefin alkylation utilizing vaporization of normal paraffin to control the reaction temperature Uniform reactor temperature and temperature control of an HF acid-catalyzed reactant mixture of isobutane and an olefinic feed stream is achieved through indirect vaporization of a liquefied hydrocarbon by the reaction mixture. The exothermic heat of reac... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4138327 | Vapor/liquid distributor for fixed-bed catalytic reaction chambers A method and distributor device for effecting the uniform distribution of a mixed-phase vapor/liquid reactant stream across the upper surface of a fixed-bed of catalyst particles. Mixed-phase reactants or components are first separated into a principally ... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4135886 | Catalytic reaction chamber for gravity-flowing catalyst particles A catalytic reaction chamber for contacting a reactant stream with catalyst particles which are disposed as an annular-form bed and are downwardly movable therethrough via gravity-flow. The annular bed is formed between a catalyst-retaining screen and a p... | 01/23/1979 |
| 4133645 | Vapor/liquid distributor for fixed-bed catalytic reaction chambers A method and distributor device for effecting the uniform distribution of a mixed-phase vapor/liquid reactant stream across the upper surface of a fixed-bed of catalyst particles. Mixed-phase reactants or components are first separated into a principally ... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4133842 | Production and recovery of linear mono-olefins Normal paraffinic hydrocarbons, having from three to about twenty carbon atoms per molecule, are dehydrogenated to produce corresponding linear mono-olefins.These are separated from unreacted paraffins, preferably via an adsorption-separation technique. R... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4132529 | Temperature control in exothermic/endothermic reaction systems Control of temperature increase (delta-T) through a reaction zone, in which both exothermic and endothermic reactions are effected, is achieved by sensing the inlet temperature of the charge stock, an intermediate temperature within the reaction zone and ... | 01/02/1979 |
| 4132530 | Temperature control in exothermic/endothermic reaction systems Control of temperature increases (delta-T) through a reaction zone, in which both exothermic and endothermic reactions are effected, is achieved by sensing the inlet temperature of the charge stock, a highest temperature from a plurality of intermediate l... | 01/02/1979 |
| 4128593 | Production and recovery of para-cymene A mixture of cymene isomers, containing paracymene is subjected to adsorption-separation in contact with a crystalline aluminosilicate adsorbent which selectively retains para-cymene. Raffinate therefrom, being a para-cymene deficient mixture of cymene is... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4124486 | Conversion of asphaltene-containing charge stocks and product separation process A mixture of a hydrocarbon-selective solvent -- e.g. isobutane -- and deasphalted oil is separated in a two-stage hot-separator system at progressively higher temperatures and substantially the same pressure. Resulting vaporous phases are subjected to a c... | 11/07/1978 |
| 4121977 | Power generation and potable water recovery from salinous water A process for simultaneously generating power and recovering potable water from a source of salinous water -- e.g. sea water. Salinous water, from a locus which is proximate to the surface thereof and at a relatively high temperature -- e.g. about 85° F.... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4121567 | Solar energy collecting pond and covering therefor A buoyant, solar radiation-transparent covering for a water-containing, solar energy collecting pond. The pond is intended for utilization in the generation of power and/or the recovery of potable water from salinous, or otherwise brackish water. An enclo... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4119527 | Multiple-stage hydrocarbon conversion with gravity-flowing catalyst particles A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock and hydrogen flow serially through a plurality of catalytic reaction zones in each of which the catalyst particles are movable via gravity-flow. The flow of the product... | 10/10/1978 |
| 4119526 | Multiple-stage hydrocarbon conversion with gravity-flowing catalyst particles A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock and hydrogen flow serially through a plurality of catalytic reaction zones in each of which the catalyst particles are downwardly movable via gravity-flow. The flow of ... | 10/10/1978 |
| 4118429 | Production and recovery of para-xylene A C8 -aromatic hydrocarbon mixture containing para-xylene is subjected to adsorption-separation in contact with a crystalline aluminosilicate adsorbent which selectively retains para-xylene. Raffinate therefrom, being a para-xylene deficient C | 10/03/1978 |
| 4110197 | Hydrocarbon conversion with gravity-flowing catalyst particles A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock and hydrogen flow serially through a plurality of catalytic reaction zones in each of which the catalyst particles are movable via gravity-flow. The reaction product ef... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4110174 | Power generation and potable water recovery from salinous water A process for simultaneously generating power and recovering potable water from a source of salinous water-- e.g. ocean and/or sea water. A first portion of salinous water, from the surface of the source, or from a colder, deeper depth, is increased in te... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4110172 | Solar energy collecting pond A water-containing pond for collecting solar energy for utilization in a process for recovering potable water from non-potable water and/or for the generation of power. The solar pond is designed to increase the quantity and efficiency of water evaporatio... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4109469 | Power generation from refinery waste heat streams The integration of a petroleum refinery, or a petrochemical complex, with an off-site power facility in which the latter provides a vaporizable coolant for vaporization in the former. Vaporization is effected through indirect contact with one or more wast... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4106414 | Seed planter and planting valve therefor A self-cleaning, non-clogging seed-planting valve which functions in an alternating cycle of applied vacuum and atmospheric pressure. The valve is formed from an elongated housing, having a hollow core, and to the lower end of which a nozzle is attached. ... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4104149 | Multiple-stage hydrocarbon conversion with gravity-flowing catalyst particles A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock and hydrogen flow serially through a plurality of catalytic reaction zones, in each of which the catalyst particles are downwardly movable via gravity-flow. At least th... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4078975 | Solar potable water recovery and power generation from salinous water A process for recovering potable water from a source of salinous water -- e.g. sea and/or ocean water. Certain modifications afford the simultaneous generation of power. A portion of salinous water and an air stream are introduced into a solar radiation h... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4078976 | Solar potable water recovery and power generation from salinous water A process for recovering potable water from a source of salinous water -- e.g. sea and/or ocean water. Certain modifications afford the simultaneous generation of power. A portion of salinous water and an air stream are introduced into a solar radiation h... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4072604 | Process to separate hydrocarbons from gas streams A process for the separation of specific C2 to C6 hydrocarbons from a gaseous feed stream containing C1 to C6 -plus hydrocarbons. The feed stream enters an absorber and is first contacted by a primary lean liqui... | 02/07/1978 |
| 4072579 | Power generation and potable water recovery from salinous water A process for simultaneously generating power and recovering potable water from a source of salinous water -- e.g. sea water. Salinous water, from a locus which is proximate to the surface thereof and at a relatively high temperature -- e.g. about 85° F.... | 02/07/1978 |
