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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7371358 | Catalyst for treatment and control of post-combustion emissions The present invention utilizes two precious metals with two to five different metal-oxides in a layered matrix to convert CO, HCs, and NOx to CO2, and N2 by oxidation of two components and reduction of the other in a moderately high temperature... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7358411 | Hydrocracking of diphenylalkanes The invention relates to a hydrocracking process involving the steps of reacting a diphenyl alkane having a formulation of R1R2C(Ph)-(C)n(H)m-C(Ph)R3R4 with hydrogen using a catalyst containing a metal selected from the group consisting of Group IB and Group VIII me... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7030055 | NOreduction compositions for use in FCC processes Compositions for reduction of gas phase reduced nitrogen species and NOx generated during a partial or incomplete combustion catalytic cracking process, preferably, a fluid catalytic cracking process, are disclosed. The compositions comprise (i) an acidic... | 04/18/2006 |
| RE38532 | Hydrodealkylation processes Carburization and metal-dusting while hydrodealkylating a hydrodealkylatable hydrocarbon are reduced even in the substantial absence of added sulfur. ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6746597 | Supported noble metal nanometer catalyst particles containing controlled (111) crystal face exposure A noble metal nanometer-sized catalyst composition is described along with the method for preparation of the composition. The crystal face of the catalyst contains a preponderance of (111) type crystal phase exposure. The crystal phase exposure is controlled ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6627780 | Catalyst composition and processes therefor and therewith A catalyst composition and a process for hydrodealkylating a C9 + aromatic compound such as, for example, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene to a C6 to C8 aromatic hydrocarbon such as a xylene are disclosed. The composition comprises ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6297417 | Alkylation/transalkylation process with pretreatment of the alkylation/transalkylation feedstock A process of preparing an alkylated benzene or mixture of alkylated benzenes involving contacting a benzene feedstock with a solid acid, such as an acidic clay or acid zeolite, in a pretreatment zone at a temperature greater than about 130° C. but less t... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6203695 | Hydrotreating hydrocarbon feeds A process for hydrotreating a hydrocarbon feed, comprising subjecting said feed to hydrotreating conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising an essentially alumina-based extruded support, essentially constituted by a plurality of juxtaposed agglom... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6069286 | Hydrocarbon conversion process employing promoted zeolite catalyst A catalyst composition and a hydrocarbon conversion process are disclosed. The composition comprises a zeolite and a Group VIII metal. The process comprises contacting a fluid which comprises a hydrocarbon such as fuel oil and optionally a sulfur compound... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5929295 | Hydrodealkylation and transalkylation of C9 + aromatic compounds A catalyst composition, a process for producing the composition and a hydrocarbon conversion process for converting a C9 + aromatic compound to a C6 to C8 aromatic hydrocarbon such as a xylene are disclosed. The compositio... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5866743 | Hydrodealkylation processes Carburization and metal-dusting while hydrodealkylating a hydrodealkylatable hydrocarbon are reduced even in the substantial absence of added sulfur.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5866741 | Transalkylation/hydrodealkylation of a C9 + aromatic compounds with a zeolite A catalyst composition, a process for producing the composition and a hydrocarbon conversion process for converting a C9 + aromatic compound to a C6 to C8 aromatic hydrocarbon such as a xylene are disclosed. The compositio... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5856613 | Method for producing ଲ-methylnaphthalene The present invention provides a method for producing ଲ-methylnaphthalene from an inexpensive and easily available feed oil. According to the invention, highly pure ଲ-methylnaphthalene adequate for industrial use can be mass-produced at reduce... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5763721 | Hydrodealkylation of C9+ aromatic compounds A catalyst composition and a process for hydrodealkylating a C9 + aromatic compound such as, for example, 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene to a C6 to C8 aromatic hydrocarbon such as a xylene are disclosed. The composition comprises ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5132480 | Hydrodealkylation process Catalytic hydrodealkylation by means of a catalyst which comprises microporous particles having a catalytic species carried thereon. Particulars of the microporous particles are disclosed.... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5003119 | Manufacture of alkylbenzenes A process for the manufacture of alkylbenzenes wherein a feed of fresh and recycle benzene and fresh olefin are reacted in the presence of an alkylation catalyst in an alkylator having at least two reaction stages wherein each stage is adiabatic. Essentia... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4892646 | Method for treating dewaxing catalysts A method for treating a porous crystalline catalyst optionally associated with a metal component such as a noble and/or base metal(s) is described. The method comprises contacting the catalyst with a low molecular weight aromatic compound under coking con... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4247730 | Hydrodealkylation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons A process for hydrodealkylating alkyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g., toluene, by reaction with hydrogen in the absence of water vapor under relatively mild reaction conditions, and a catalyst therefor are disclosed. The process is effected at a ... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4078991 | Treatment of clay materials to form super-active catalyst This invention relates to an improved method for treating clay materials to prepare a super-active catalyst for use in catalytic conversion of organic materials such as, for example, hydrocarbon compounds, heavy crude petroleum stock and kerogen, wherein ... | 03/14/1978 |
| 3950447 | Method for carrying out simultaneously the catalytic reactions involving hydrogen evolution and consumption A method for carrying out simultaneously the catalytic reactions involving the evolution and consumption of hydrogen, which comprises conducting the reactions in a reaction space divided by a partition made from a material that is selectively permeable to... | 04/13/1976 |
