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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7414166 | Minimizing catalyst backflow in fluidized bed reactors This invention provides feed introduction devices, and processes for using same, which minimize catalyst clogging. In particular, the invention is to a feed introduction device having a first end in fluid communication with a feed source, a second end in fluid commu... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7385099 | Multiple riser reactor with centralized catalyst return The present invention is directed to a hydrocarbon conversion apparatus and process. The apparatus comprises the following: a plurality of riser reactors, each having a first end into which a catalyst is fed, a second end through which the catalyst can exit, and opt... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7169960 | Dehydrogenation process A process for the dehydrogenation of a C2 or C3 alkyl aromatic compound to a corresponding vinyl aromatic compound in a tubular reactor incorporating a spiral flow path. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide processes for the productio... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7102050 | Multiple riser reactor The present invention is directed to a hydrocarbon conversion apparatus. The apparatus comprises the following: a plurality of riser reactors, each of the riser reactors having a first end into which a catalyst can be fed and a second end through which the catalyst ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7034196 | Method and apparatus for reducing decomposition byproducts in a methanol to olefin reactor system Disclosed is a method and apparatus for reducing the amount of metal catalyzed side-reaction byproducts formed in the feed vaporization and introduction system of a methanol to olefin reactor system by monitoring and/or maintaining the temperature of at least a port... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6989091 | Deep conversion combining the demetallization and the conversion of crudes, residues, or heavy oils into light liquids with pure or impure oxygenated compounds A process for the conversion of hydrocarbons that are solid or have a high boiling temperature and may be laden with metals, sulfur or sediments, into liquids (gasolines, gas oil, fuels) with the help of a jet of gas properly superheated between 600 and 800° C. The... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6824675 | Distribution device for producing a polyphase mixture, and associated reactor A device for producing and distributing a polyphase mixture between two fluids comprises a chamber for the passage of a first fluid, said chamber being pierced by perforated tubes or conduits to pass a second fluid in a different physical state than the first fluid ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6781024 | Dehydrogenation process Process for the catalytic dehydrogenation of a C2 or C3 alkyl aromatic in which a feedstock containing the alkyl aromatic and steam is supplied into the inlet of a tubular reactor containing a dehydrogenation catalyst. Within the reactor, the f... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6737556 | Method and system for reducing decomposition byproducts in a methanol to olefin reactor system Disclosed is a method and system for reducing the formation of metal catalyzed side-reaction byproducts formed in the feed vaporization and introduction system of a methanol to olefin reactor system by forming and/or coating one or more of the heating devices, feed ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6613219 | Device for distributing a poly-phase mixture over a bed of a granular solid, comprising a porous jet disturber element A device for distributing a poly-phase mixture comprises: at least one gas phase and at least one liquid phase, said mixture being in downflow mode through at least one bed of granular solid, comprising: at least one tray (P) located above one of said bed... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6420621 | Optimized process for the preparation of olefins by direct conversion of multiple hydrocarbons A process for hydrocarbon conversion to prepare lower olefins such as ethylene, propylene, etc., and light aromatics by bringing hydrocarbons into contact with a solid granular catalyst. In order to optimize the reaction conditions and product structure a... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6380449 | Dehydrogenation process Process for the catalytic dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene in which a feedstock containing ethylbenzene and steam is supplied into the inlet of a tubular reactor containing a dehydrogehation catalyst. Within the reactor, the feedstock flows through at leas... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6036848 | Method for loading and unloading a catalyst without halting the progress of an operation The catalyst inside a catalytic reaction column is replaced while running the catalytic reaction by diverting a basically monophase fluid to keep it from passing through the catalyst, evacuating from the column the catalyst that has lost at least a portio... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5969207 | Method for changing the qualitative and quantitative composition of a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons based on the effects of cavitation The proposed method comprises passing the hydrodynamic flow of liquid hydrocarbons through a flow-through passage accomodating a baffle body providing for a local constriction of the flow; establishing the local flow constriction on at least one portion o... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5800604 | Wax The invention relates to a novel wax and also to a process for preparing the wax which can be chemically modified in a simple, flexibly adaptable, inexpensive and environmentally friendly way. For this purpose, it is provided for the untreated waxes to be... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5723041 | Process and apparatus for promoting annularly uniform flow An apparatus is described for promoting annularly uniform flow in a reaction space of a mixed phase reactor. The apparatus defines ports which face a shared direction relative to the axis. The apparatus is useful in a process, also described, in which flu... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5095167 | Isoparaffin:olefin alkylation process The present invention provides a process and apparatus for alkylating an isoparaffin with an olefin which decreases the required catalyst inventory while improving alkylate quality by internally admixing unreacted isoparaffin and alkylate product with the... | 03/10/1992 |
| 4136015 | Process for the thermal cracking of hydrocarbons In a process for the thermal cracking of hydrocarbons by the introduction of liquid petroleum feedstock in atomized form into a stream of hot combustion products formed by the combustion of fuel and oxidant in successive burner and mixing zone, constricti... | 01/23/1979 |
| 4051193 | Process for producing ethylene from ethane Process and apparatus are provided for producing ethylene by the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane wherein ethane is introduced to a cylindrical jet reactor wherein the ethane is reacted at elevated temperatures with a gas mixture containing oxygen and ... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4041088 | Recirculation telomerization process and its liquid telomers and liquid telomers produced thereby Recirculation process and apparatus for the preparation of normally liquid telomers derived from the reaction of a gaseous taxogen with a solution in a liquid telogen, such as toluene, of an organometal telomerization initiator, such as a mixture or compl... | 08/09/1977 |