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| 20100044275 | SELECTIVE NAPHTHA DESULFURIZATION PROCESS AND CATALYST - A process and catalyst for the selective hydrodesulfurization of a naphtha containing olefins. The process produces a naphtha stream having a reduced concentration of sulfur while maintaining the maximum concentration of olefins. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100155294 | HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS - A process is provided to produce an ultra low sulfur diesel with less than about 10 ppm sulfur using a two-phase or liquid-phase continuous reaction zone to convert a diesel boiling range distillate preferably obtained from a mild hydrocracking unit. In one aspect, the diesel boiling range distillate is introduced once-through to the liquid-phase continuous reaction zone over-saturated with hydrogen in an amount effective so that the liquid phase remains substantially saturated with hydrogen throughout the reaction zone as the reactions proceed. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110108457 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING FCC PRODUCT - A process is disclosed for recovering product from catalytically converted product streams. Gaseous unstabilized naphtha from an overhead receiver from a main fractionation column is compressed in a compressor. Liquid unstabilized naphtha from the overhead receiver and liquid naphtha fraction from the compressor are sent to a naphtha splitter column upstream of a primary absorber. Consequently, less naphtha is circulated in the gas recovery system. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110108458 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PRODUCTS FROM TWO REACTORS - A process is disclosed for catalytically converting two feed streams. The feed to a first catalytic reactor may be contacted with product from a second catalytic reactor to effect heat exchange between the two streams and to transfer catalyst from the product stream to the feed stream. The feed to the second catalytic reactor may be a portion of the product from the first catalytic reactor. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110825 | APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING PRODUCTS FROM TWO REACTORS - An apparatus is disclosed for catalytically converting two feed streams. The feed to a first catalytic reactor may be contacted with product from a second catalytic reactor to effect heat exchange between the two streams and to transfer catalyst from the product stream to the feed stream. The feed to the second catalytic reactor may be a portion of the product from the first catalytic reactor. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110829 | APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING FCC PRODUCT - An apparatus is disclosed for recovering product from catalytically converted product streams. Gaseous unstabilized naphtha from an overhead receiver from a main fractionation column is compressed in a compressor. Liquid unstabilized naphtha from the overhead receiver and liquid naphtha fraction from the compressor are sent to a naphtha splitter column upstream of a primary absorber. Consequently, less naphtha is circulated in the gas recovery system. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110123406 | HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS - A process is provided to produce an ultra low sulfur diesel with less than about 10 ppm sulfur using a two-phase or liquid-phase continuous reaction zone to convert a diesel boiling range distillate preferably obtained from a mild hydrocracking unit. In one aspect, the diesel boiling range distillate is introduced once-through to the liquid-phase continuous reaction zone over-saturated with hydrogen in an amount effective so that the liquid phase remains substantially saturated with hydrogen throughout the reaction zone as the reactions proceed. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110297583 | PROCESS FOR FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for fluid catalytic cracking. The process may include providing a torch oil to a stripping section of a first reaction zone, which in turn can communicate at least a partially spent catalyst to a regeneration zone for providing additional heat duty to the regeneration zone. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110319692 | Method for Quenching Paraffin Dehydrogenation Reaction in Counter-Current Reactor - A process is presented for quenching a process stream in a paraffin dehydrogenation process. The process comprises cooling a propane dehydrogenation stream during the hot residence time after the process stream leaves the catalytic bed reactor section. The process includes cooling and compressing the product stream, taking a portion of the product stream and passing the portion of the product stream to the mix with the process stream as it leaves the catalytic bed reactor section. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120151825 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A BIOFUEL WHILE MINIMIZING FOSSIL FUEL DERIVED CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for producing a biofuel while minimizing fossil fuel derived carbon dioxide emissions. The process can include providing a renewable feed to an ester degradation zone to produce a first stream including one or more alcohols and a second stream including one or more acids, providing the first stream to a treatment zone for removing one or more salts and to obtain a treated stream, providing the treated stream to a reforming zone to obtain an effluent including hydrogen, and providing the second stream and at least a portion of the effluent to a refining zone for producing the biofuel. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120289677 | PROCESS FOR ALKYLATING BENZENE - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for alkylating benzene. The process can include obtaining at least a portion of a stream from a transalkylation zone, combining the at least the portion of the stream from the transalkylation zone with a fuel gas stream, and providing at least a portion of the combined stream to a benzene methylation zone. Typically, the fuel gas stream includes an effective amount of one or more alkanes for alkylating at least partially from a hydrogen purification process tail gas. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120316373 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ONE OR MORE ALKYLATED AROMATICS - One exemplary embodiment may be a process for producing one or more alkylated aromatics. Generally, the process includes providing a first stream including an effective amount of benzene for alkylating benzene from a fractionation zone, providing a second stream including an effective amount of ethene for alkylating benzene from a fluid catalytic cracking zone, providing at least a portion of the first and second streams to an alkylation zone; and passing at least a portion of an effluent including ethylbenzene from the alkylation zone downstream of a para-xylene separation zone. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130087482 | REFORMING PROCESS WITH INTEGRATED FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKER GASOLINE AND HYDROPROCESSED CYCLE OIL - A reforming process includes integrating catalytic cracking product naphtha dehydrogenation and naphtha from a hydrocracking zone and feeding them to a dehydrogenation zone. The dehydrogenation zone includes a first portion of reforming catalyst from a catalyst regenerator that moves downward through the dehydrogenation zone. A product stream from the dehydrogenation zone flows to an aromatics unit and is separated into an aromatic-rich extract and a raffinate. Straight run naphtha and the raffinate are introduced to a first reforming zone that includes a second portion of reforming catalyst. The reforming catalyst moves through the first reforming zone then is removed from the bottom of each of the first reforming zone and the dehydrogenation zone and is fed to a second reforming zone. An effluent from the first reforming zone is fed to a plurality of reforming zones. The reforming catalyst moves downward through the multiple refoiniing zones then to a regenerator. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087483 | INTEGRATED CATALYTIC CRACKING AND REFORMING PROCESSES TO IMPROVE P-XYLENE PRODUCTION - A process for maximizing p-xylene production includes producing a naphtha fraction and a light cycle oil fraction from a fluid catalytic cracking zone. These fractions are combined and hydrotreated. Fractionation of the hydrotreated product makes a hydrocracker feed that is sent to a hydrocracking zone to make a naphtha cut and a hydrocracker product. The hydrocracker product is recycled back to the fractionation zone, and the naphtha cut is dehydrogenated in a dehydrogenation zone to make aromatics. Reforming catalyst from a catalyst regenerator moves downward through the dehydrogenation zone. Straight run naphtha and raffinate from the aromatics unit are introduced to an additional series of reforming zones. The reforming catalyst moves in parallel through the first reforming zone and the dehydrogenation zones, then is combined for entry to the second and subsequent reforming zones prior to regeneration. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087484 | INTEGRATED CATALYTIC CRACKING GASOLINE AND LIGHT CYCLE OIL HYDROPROCESSING TO MAXIMIZE P-XYLENE PRODUCTION - A process for maximizing p-xylene production begins by producing a naphtha fraction and a light cycle oil fraction from a fluid catalytic cracking zone. The gasoline and light cycle oil fractions are combined and hydrotreated to produce a hydrotreated product. Fractionation of the hydrotreated product in a fractionation zone makes a light ends cut, a naphtha cut, a hydrocracker feed and an unconverted oil fraction. The hydrocracker feed is sent to a hydrocracking zone to make a hydrocracker product, which is then recycled back to the fractionation zone, feeding the hydrocracker product above an outlet for the hydrocracker feed, but below an outlet for the naphtha cut. The naphtha cut goes to a dehydrogenation zone where hydrogen is removed to make aromatics from naphthenes to make a dehydrogenated naphtha. The dehydrogenated naphtha is fed to an aromatics recovery unit to recover p-xylene and other aromatics. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130131406 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PRODUCTS FROM TWO REACTORS - A process is disclosed for catalytically converting two feed streams. The feed to a first catalytic reactor may be contacted with product from a second catalytic reactor to effect heat exchange between the two streams and to transfer catalyst from the product stream to the feed stream. The feed to the second catalytic reactor may be a portion of the product from the first catalytic reactor. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130158327 | HYDROCARBON DEHYDROGENATION WITH INERT DILUENT - A hydrocarbon dehydrogenation process includes providing the hydrocarbon feed to a reactor. The hydrocarbon feed includes at least one hydrocarbon selected from light paraffins, heavy paraffins, or combinations thereof. The process further includes introducing an inert diluent into the feed stream, contacting the feed stream and the inert diluent with a catalyst in the reactor, and flowing an effluent stream out of the reactor. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130252800 | ROBUSTNESS OF COKE BURNING FROM CATALYST FOR LIGHT PARAFFIN DEHYDROGENATION PROCESS - A process for a continuous regeneration of a catalyst wherein the regeneration section includes at least two separate zones. The regeneration includes an upper combustion zone, and an lower combustion zone, where the process utilizes at least two independent regeneration gas loops for control of the amount of oxygen to regenerate the catalyst. The upper combustion zone can be divided into multiple zones, and the combustion zone can be divided into multiple zones. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130252801 | PROCESS FOR MANAGING SULFUR ON CATALYST IN A LIGHT PARAFFIN DEHYDROGENATION PROCESS - A process is presented for the management of sulfur on a catalyst. The catalyst is a dehydrogenation catalyst, and sulfur accumulates during the dehydrogenation process. Sulfur compounds are stripped from the spent catalyst and the catalyst is cooled before the regeneration process. The process includes controlling the amount of sulfur that needs to be removed from the catalyst before regeneration. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140056766 | Methane Conversion Apparatus and Process Using a Supersonic Flow Reactor - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140056767 | Methane Conversion Apparatus and Process Using a Supersonic Flow Reactor - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140056769 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140056770 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058083 | ORGANIC OXYGENATE REMOVAL AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of organic oxygenates from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of organic oxygenates in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058085 | WATER REMOVAL AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of water from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of water in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058089 | SULFUR REMOVAL AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of sulfur containing compounds from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of sulfur containing compounds in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058090 | GLYCOLS REMOVAL AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of glycols from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of glycols and in particular, dimethyl ethers of polyethylene glycol in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058093 | REMOVAL OF SOLIDS AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of solids from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of inorganic and organic solids in the hydrocarbon stream by use of adsorbent beds, filters, cyclone or gravity separators. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058150 | REMOVAL OF NITROGEN CONTAINING COMPOUNDS AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of nitrogen contaminants from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of amines in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058151 | OXYGEN REMOVAL AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of oxygen from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of oxygen in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058152 | INORGANIC OXIDES REMOVAL AND METHANE CONVERSION PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur in the hydrocarbon stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058163 | Methane Conversion Apparatus and Process Using a Supersonic Flow Reactor - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058164 | Methane Conversion Apparatus and Process Using a Supersonic Flow Reactor - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058165 | Methane Conversion Apparatus and Process with Improved Mixing Using a Supersonic Flow Reactor - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A supersonic reactor is used for receiving the methane feed stream and heating the methane feed stream to a pyrolysis temperature. A high temperature carrier stream passes through the reactor chamber at supersonic speeds. According to various aspects, a static mixer is provided for mixing the methane feed stream and the carrier stream. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058169 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058170 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058172 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058173 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058174 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058176 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058177 | Methane Conversion Apparatus and Process Using a Supersonic Flow Reactor - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140296058 | DEHYDROGENATION REACTOR CATALYST COLLECTOR WITH HOT HYDROGEN STRIPPING ZONE - A process and apparatus is presented for the removal of sulfur from a catalyst. The catalyst is a dehydrogenation catalyst, and sulfur accumulates during the dehydrogenation process. The sulfur is removed before the catalyst is regenerated to prevent the formation of undesirable sulfur oxide compounds created during regeneration. The catalyst, during regeneration, includes redispersion of a metal on the catalyst, and removal of sulfur oxides overcomes the interference with chloride retention and metal redispersion in the regeneration process. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20150038757 | METHOD FOR QUENCHING PARAFFIN DEHYDROGENATION REACTION IN COUNTER-CURRENT REACTOR - A process is presented for quenching a process stream in a paraffin dehydrogenation process. The process comprises cooling a propane dehydrogenation stream during the hot residence time after the process stream leaves the catalytic bed reactor section. The process includes cooling and compressing the product stream, taking a portion of the product stream and passing the portion of the product stream to the mix with the process stream as it leaves the catalytic bed reactor section. | 02-05-2015 |
