| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 585709000 |
By condensation of a paraffin molecule with an olefin-acting molecule, e.g., alkylation, etc.
| 54 |
| 585733000 |
From nonhydrocarbon feed
| 43 |
| 585734000 |
By isomerization
| 39 |
| 585752000 |
By C content reduction, e.g., hydrocracking, etc.
| 11 |
| 585708000 |
By alkyl transfer, e.g., disproportionation, etc.
| 7 |
| 585701000 |
With measuring, sensing, testing, or synthesis operation control responsive to diverse condition | 4 |
| 20090048476 | Catalyst-Loaded Coal Compositions, Methods of Making and Use - The present invention relates to catalyst-loaded coal compositions having a moisture content of less than about 6 wt %, a process for the preparation of catalyst-loaded coal compositions, and an integrated process for the gasification of the catalyst-loaded coal compositions. The catalyst-loaded coal compositions can be prepared by a diffusive catalyst loading process that provides for a highly dispersed catalyst that is predominantly associated with the coal matrix, such as by ion-exchange. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20110275876 | PROCESS FOR MEASURING AND ADJUSTING HALIDE IN AN ALKYLATION REACTOR - A process, comprising:
| 11-10-2011 |
| 20130041199 | METHOD FOR THE SUBLIMATION OR PYROLYSIS OF HYDROCARBONS USING RF ENERGY TO BREAK COVALENT BONDS - High power RF energy supplied to a reaction chamber at a resonant frequency is used to break the covalent bonds of a hydrocarbon material without heat. An RF signal generator may be used to supply RF energy to a resonant ring through a four port coupler. The phase of the RF energy passing through the resonant ring may be adjusted to achieve an integral multiple of a resonant wavelength. Wavelength and intensity may be adjusted to sublimate or pyrolyze the hydrocarbon material to yield a useful gaseous product. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20150315094 | SOLIDS CONTENT CONTROL IN IONIC LIQUID ALKYLATION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a continuous or non-continuous ionic liquid alkylation process comprising a step for solids removal, the process further comprising the steps (a) measuring the solids content in the ionic liquid alkylation process stream by on line (in situ) or off line sampling; (b) in response to the solids measurement signal, regulating the flow of the ionic liquid side stream to be sent to the solids removal device; (c) regulating the flow of the fresh ionic liquid inlet stream, for controlling the solids content in the ionic liquid alkylation process to a pre-defined level. The process of the invention provides a means to more efficiently run an ionic liquid alkylation process. | 11-05-2015 |
| 585704000 |
With control of water content of recycled catalyst | 2 |
| 20080207976 | Method for removing water from an alkylation process system - A method is disclosed for removing water from an alkylation process system using a water removal column to remove water from a re-run column (catalyst regeneration column) overhead stream. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100168494 | Processes for Preparing a Catalyzed Coal Particulate - Processes are provided for preparing a substantially free-flowing alkali metal gasification catalyst-loaded coal particulate suitable for use as a feedstock for the production of gaseous products, and in particular methane, via the catalytic gasification of the catalyst-loaded coal particulate in the presence of steam. | 07-01-2010 |
| 585707000 |
With specified procedure for adding fresh makeup catalyst component to complex (sludge), support, or inert contact material | 1 |
| 20120283500 | METHODS FOR REGENERATING AND MAINTAINING ACTIVITY OF IONIC LIQUID CATALYST AND PRODUCING ALKYLATE - Disclosed is a method for regenerating and maintaining the activity of an ionic liquid catalyst, which comprises supplying hydrogen halide or halogenated hydrocarbon to the acidic ionic liquid catalyst or alkylation materials during alkylation reaction, wherein said ionic liquid catalyst is used to catalyze alkylation of C4 alkene and alkane. Disclosed is also a method for producing alkylate by alkylation reaction, which comprises supplying hydrogen halide or halogenated hydrocarbon to the acidic ionic liquid catalyst or reaction materials during said alkylation reaction. The method can prolong the service life of the acidic ionic liquid catalyst, does not influence the quality of the alkylate, and has simple operation. The processed amount of materials may be 1000 times more than the used amount of the ionic liquid. | 11-08-2012 |
| 585702000 |
Synthesis catalyst, solvent, or component thereof used as agent in hydrocarbon purification or separation | 1 |
| 20120157742 | PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS - The present disclosure relates to a process for the conversion of oxygen-containing hydrocarbons into long-chain hydrocarbons suitable for use as a fuel. These hydrocarbons may be derived from biomass, and may optionally be mixed with petroleum-derived hydrocarbons prior to conversion. The process utilizes a catalyst comprising Ni and Mo to convert a mixture comprising oxygenated hydrocarbons into product hydrocarbons containing from ten to thirty carbons. Hydro-conversion can be performed at a significantly lower temperature than is required for when utilizing a hydrotreating catalyst comprising Co and Mo (CoMo), while still effectively removing sulfur compounds (via hydrodesulfurization) to a level of 10 ppm (by weight) or less. | 06-21-2012 |
| 585706000 |
With addition of reactor effluent component to catalyst as agent for rehabilitation or recycle | 1 |
| 20150057483 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ISOMERIZATION OF PARAFFINS - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for isomerization of paraffins are provided. In one example, a method comprises the steps of separating an isomerization effluent into a product stream that comprises branched paraffins and a stabilizer overhead vapor stream that comprises HCl, H | 02-26-2015 |
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| 20080214884 | Electroless plating in microchannels - Novel methods of electroless plating are described. Catalyst coatings can be applied within microchannel apparatus. Various reactions, including combustion and steam reforming, can be conducted over electroless catalyst coatings. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100030005 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING HIGHER HYDROCARBONS FROM METHANE AND BROMINE - Processes for producing C2+ hydrocarbons are provided. Such processes use Br2, HBr, and/or heat that are produced by such processes, thus providing commercially efficient processes. The process can comprise (a) producing HBr and methyl bromide using a bromine source and a gas stream comprising methane; (b) heating the methyl bromide in the presence of a catalyst to produce additional HBr and C2+ hydrocarbons; (c) combining at least some of the HBr and an oxygen source in the presence of a cerium-containing compound at least about 315° C. to produce Br2; and (d) using at least some of the produced Br2 from (c) as at least a portion of the bromine source in (a). Additionally, the additional HBr from (b) can be used in (c) and/or heat can be recovered from (c) and used to provide at least some of the heating in (a), (b), or both. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100087695 | ENHANCEMENT OF SURFACE-ACTIVE SOLID-PHASE HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS - Surface-active solid-phase catalyst activity may be substantially improved by creating deliberate repetitive surface-to-surface contact between portions of the active surfaces of catalyst objects. While they are immersed in reactant material such contact between portions of the active surfaces of catalyst objects can substantially activate the surfaces of many heterogeneous catalysts. Examples are given of such action employing a multitude of predetermined shapes, supported catalyst structures, etc. agitated or otherwise brought into contact to produce numerous surface collisions. One embodiment employs a gear pump mechanism with catalytically active-surfaced gear teeth to create the repetitive transient contacting action during pumping of a flow of reactant. The invention is applicable to many other forms for creating transient catalytic surface contacting action. Optionally catalytic output of such systems may be significantly further improved by employing radiant energy or vibration. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100324349 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS AND PLANT DESIGN FOR CONVERSION OF BIOGAS TO LIQUID FUEL - Biogases such as natural gas and other gases capable of being biologically derived by digestion of organic matter are converted to a clean-burning hydrocarbon liquid fuel in a continuous process wherein a biogas is fed to a reaction vessel where the biogas contacts a liquid petroleum fraction and a transition metal catalyst immersed in the liquid, vaporized product gas is drawn from a vapor space above the liquid level, condensed, and fed to a product vessel where condensate is separated from uncondensed gas and drawn off as the liquid product fuel as uncondensed gas is recycled to the reaction vessel. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110071331 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING ETHANE INTO LIQUID ALKANE MIXTURES - The invention relates to a process for converting ethane into liquid mixture of (C | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110190565 | PLASMA REACTOR FOR GAS TO LIQUID FUEL CONVERSION - A non-thermal, repetitively-pulsed gliding discharge reactor includes a high-voltage power source configured to provide a pulsed high-voltage potential; a gas inlet; a liquid sorbent inlet; a product outlet; a plurality of first electrodes connected to the high-voltage power source; a plurality of second electrodes that are grounded; and a trough; the plurality of first electrodes being separated from the plurality of second electrodes by a discharge region. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110263919 | Chemical Reactor Operation - A method of operation of one or more chemical reactors, wherein each reactor defines first flow channels for a chemical reaction process in proximity to second flow channels for heat transfer, and each reactor is provided with fluid connections for bringing about flows of respective fluids through the first and second flow channels, involves the steps of shutting down the flows of fluids through at least one of the first and second flow channels, and then changing the fluid connections, and then reopening the fluid connections. There is no change in the chemical reaction process performed by the reactors. The change to the fluid connections is preferably such as to achieve a flow reversal. This may involve turning the reactor itself around, or changing the arrangement of ducts connected to the reactor. This changes the thermal stress distribution within the reactor, and can consequently increase the reactor's operational lifetime. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110275875 | Methods and Apparatus for Promoting Production of Catalytic Generated Hydrocarbons - Methods and apparatus for promoting the production of oil and/or gas from organic carbon-rich sedimentary rocks in a surface reactor processing facility. The method includes applying a light hydrocarbon gas to the sedimentary rock in the reactor vessel to increase the yield of the oil and/or gas that is generated by the natural catalytic activity of the sedimentary rock. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120101323 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SUBSTITUTE NATURAL GAS - Systems and methods for producing synthetic natural gas are provided. The method can include gasifying a carbonaceous feedstock within a gasifier to provide a raw syngas. The raw syngas can be cooled to provide a cooled raw syngas. The cooled raw syngas can be processed in a purification system to provide treated syngas. The purification system can include a flash gas separator in fluid communication with the gasifier and a saturator. The treated syngas can be converted to synthetic natural gas to provide steam, a methanation condensate, and a synthetic natural gas. The methanation condensate can be introduced to the flash gas separator. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20140350318 | Ni/CGO and Ni-Ru/CGO Based Pre-Reforming Catalysts Formulation for Methane Rich Gas Production from Diesel Processing for Fuel Cell Applications - In one aspect, the invention provides a catalyst for converting diesel type liquid hydrocarbons to methane rich gas. The catalyst includes a nickel component, a cerium oxide component, and gadolinium oxide component. The catalysts provide high conversion, selectivity, and stability compare to the state of the art commercial catalysts. The catalyst compositions can improve the overall fuel cell efficiency for both mobile and stationary fuel cell applications. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150361191 | A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYETHYLENE WAX USING METALLOCENE CATALYST - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polyethylene wax, comprising the step of polymerizing ethylene monomers using a metallocene catalyst in a loop reactor, and more particularly, to a method for polymerizing a polyethylene wax using a metallocene catalyst and a double loop reactor. According to the present invention, a polyethylene wax having a uniform and narrow molecular weight distribution can be polymerized with high activity. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160016862 | Methods and Systems for Forming a Hydrocarbon Product - A method of forming a hydrocarbon product comprises reacting at least one carbon oxide and at least one lower hydrocarbon in the presence of a plurality of catalyst-containing structures each comprising a nanofiber bound to at least one catalyst nanoparticle to form at least one higher hydrocarbon. Other methods of forming a hydrocarbon are also disclosed, as is a system forming a hydrocarbon product. | 01-21-2016 |
