公开(公告)号：US20160089663A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14862302

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： Yihua ZHANG ,  Kamala Raghunathan KRISHNA ,  Guan-Dao LEI ,  Theodorus Ludovicus Michael MAESEN

IPC: B01J29/74 ,  C10G45/64 ,  C10M101/02 ,  B01J35/10

CPC classification number: B01J29/74 ,  B01J21/04 ,  B01J29/7461 ,  B01J29/7492 ,  B01J35/00 ,  B01J35/0026 ,  B01J35/1019 ,  B01J35/1038 ,  B01J35/1042 ,  B01J35/1047 ,  B01J35/1061 ,  B01J35/108 ,  B01J2229/20 ,  C10G45/64 ,  C10M101/02

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved finished hydroisomerization catalyst manufactured from a first high nanopore volume (HNPV) alumina having a broad pore size distribution (BPSD), and a second HNPV alumina having narrow pore size distribution (NPSD). Their combination yields a HNPV base extrudate having larger porosity with a bimodal pore size distribution as compared to a conventional base extrudates.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及由具有宽孔径分布（BPSD）的第一高纳米孔体积（HNPV）氧化铝和具有窄孔径分布（NPSD）的第二HNPV氧化铝制成的改进的成品加氢异构化催化剂。 与常规的基础挤出物相比，它们的组合产生具有更大孔隙率的HNPV基础挤出物，具有双峰孔径分布。

公开(公告)号：US09266915B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14731082

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. ,  The Regents of the University of California

Inventor： Alexander S. Katz ,  Alexander Kuperman ,  Alexander Okrut ,  Ron C. Runnebaum ,  Xiaoying Ouyang

IPC: C07F15/00 ,  B01J31/24 ,  C01G55/00 ,  B01J31/06 ,  B01J31/16 ,  B01J31/20 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J37/12 ,  C07C5/03

CPC classification number: C07F15/0033 ,  B01J31/066 ,  B01J31/1616 ,  B01J31/1683 ,  B01J31/20 ,  B01J31/24 ,  B01J31/2404 ,  B01J31/2457 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J37/12 ,  B01J2231/645 ,  B01J2531/0211 ,  B01J2531/0288 ,  B01J2531/827 ,  C01G55/008 ,  C07C5/03 ,  C07C2531/24 ,  C07F15/004

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the synthesis of novel stable open metal clusters by selective oxidation of bound ligands. The synthesis comprises, for example, using an amine based oxidant for decarbonylation of specific carbonyl ligands. The synthesis can also comprise further removal of a bound amine group by an acid. The resulting metal cluster contains a coordinatively unsaturated site comprising a carbonyl vacancy. The resulting metal cluster can be used as a catalyst in a variety of chemical transformations.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过选择性氧化结合的配体合成新的稳定的开放金属簇。 合成包括例如使用胺基氧化剂来脱羰特定的羰基配体。 合成还可以包括通过酸进一步除去结合的胺基。 所得金属簇含有包含羰基空位的配位不饱和位点。 所得到的金属簇可以用作各种化学转化中的催化剂。

公开(公告)号：US20160025614A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14792341

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ,  CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： Thomas M. DEVINE ,  Rajashree CHAKRAVARTI ,  Brian N. PATRICK ,  Kyrolos Paul EL GIHENY

IPC: G01N17/00

CPC classification number: G01N17/006 ,  G01N33/2835

Abstract: A new technique to measure corrosion rates in naphthenic crudes in a high temperature environment has been designed using a gallium phosphate (GAPO) crystal microbalance. The technique is highly sensitive and can measure instantaneous corrosion rates. Due to the high temperature stability of the GAPO crystals, this technique can be used to measure in the laboratory dynamic naphthenic acid corrosion rates of iron at the high temperatures that are prevalent in various locations in oil and gas production and refining facilities, therefore opening a new and more accurate method to study naphthenic corrosion.

Abstract translation: 已经使用磷酸镓（GAPO）晶体微量天平来设计在高温环境中测量环烷烃腐蚀速率的新技术。 该技术非常灵敏，可以测量瞬时腐蚀速率。 由于GAPO晶体的高温稳定性，该技术可用于在石油和天然气生产和精炼设备的各个地方普遍存在的高温下的铁的实验室动态环烷酸腐蚀速率中测量，因此开启 新的更准确的方法来研究环烷酸腐蚀。

公开(公告)号：US20160016112A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14870318

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. ,  University of South Alabama

Inventor： Daniel Chinn ,  Rusell Evan Cooper ,  Zunqing He ,  James H. Davis, JR. ,  Kevin N. West ,  Hye Kyung Timken ,  Michael S. Driver

IPC: B01D53/62 ,  B01D53/14 ,  B01D53/78

CPC classification number: B01D53/62 ,  B01D53/1475 ,  B01D53/1493 ,  B01D53/78 ,  B01D2252/204 ,  B01D2252/2056 ,  B01D2252/30 ,  B01D2252/502 ,  B01D2258/0283 ,  Y02C10/04 ,  Y02C10/06

Abstract: An aqueous ionic absorbent solution is disclosed containing (a) about 15 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of one or more diluents, based on the total weight of the aqueous ionic absorbent solution; and (b) an ionic absorbent containing a cation and an anion comprising an amine moiety.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种含水离子吸收剂溶液，其包含（a）约15重量％ ％至约80wt。 ％的一种或多种稀释剂，基于含水离子吸收剂溶液的总重量; 和（b）含有阳离子和含有胺部分的阴离子的离子吸收剂。

公开(公告)号：US09238193B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13948861

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP ,  Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Lei Ji ,  Ai-Fu Chang ,  Michael S. Driver ,  Hye-Kyung Timken

IPC: B01D53/78 ,  B01D53/62 ,  B01D53/52 ,  B01D53/72 ,  C07C7/00 ,  B01D53/14 ,  C01B31/20 ,  C01B17/16 ,  C07C7/11 ,  C07C7/144 ,  C07C7/152 ,  C07C7/156 ,  B01D53/22

CPC classification number: C07C7/11 ,  B01D53/14 ,  B01D53/1462 ,  B01D53/1468 ,  B01D53/1475 ,  B01D53/1487 ,  B01D53/1493 ,  B01D53/229 ,  B01D53/52 ,  B01D53/526 ,  B01D53/62 ,  B01D53/72 ,  B01D53/78 ,  B01D2252/20426 ,  B01D2252/20473 ,  B01D2252/30 ,  B01D2256/22 ,  B01D2256/24 ,  B01D2257/304 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2257/7022 ,  C01B17/167 ,  C01B31/20 ,  C01B32/50 ,  C07C7/005 ,  C07C7/144 ,  C07C7/152 ,  C07C7/156 ,  Y02P20/152 ,  Y02P20/542 ,  C07C9/12 ,  C07C11/04

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide a process stream comprising a gaseous component, capture the gaseous component from the process stream by an ionic liquid solvent of a separator, and recover a captured gaseous component from the ionic liquid solvent in a regenerator. A second gaseous component from the process stream may be captured by the ionic liquid solvent of the separator, and the second gaseous component may be recovered from the ionic liquid solvent in the regenerator. Alternatively, the second gaseous component from the process stream may be uncaptured by the ionic liquid solvent, and the uncaptured second gaseous component may be recovered from a membrane unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供包含气体组分的工艺流​​体的系统和方法，通过分离器的离子液体溶剂从工艺流捕获气态组分，并在再生器中从离子液体溶剂回收捕获的气态组分。 来自工艺物流的第二气态组分可以由分离器的离子液体溶剂捕获，并且第二气体组分可以从再生器中的离子液体溶剂中回收。 或者，来自工艺流的第二气态组分可以由离子液体溶剂未捕获，并且未捕获的第二气态组分可以从膜单元回收。

公开(公告)号：US20160003023A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14789647

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Dennis John O'Rear ,  Russell Evan Cooper ,  Wei Wang ,  Sujin Yean

IPC: E21B43/34 ,  G06N5/04 ,  C10G21/00 ,  C10G31/09 ,  E21B41/00 ,  C10G32/02 ,  C10G31/06 ,  C10L3/10 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  C10G31/10

CPC classification number: E21B43/34 ,  C10L3/101 ,  C10L2290/544 ,  C10L2290/547 ,  C10L2290/58 ,  C10L2290/60 ,  E21B41/0092 ,  E21B43/00 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B2049/085

Abstract: A predictive tool is provided for estimating the mercury content of hydrocarbons to be produced from a wellbore in a newly investigated subterranean hydrocarbon producing formation based on the mercury content of an inorganic sample recovered from the wellbore. The mercaptans content of liquid hydrocarbons and/or the hydrogen sulfide content of natural gas produced from the formation may also be used to enhance the prediction. Based on the predicted value, a mercury mitigation treatment may be provided to mitigate the mercury content of hydrocarbons produced from the formation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种预测工具，用于基于从井筒回收的无机样品的汞含量来估计新近研究的地下烃生产地层中的井眼产生的烃的汞含量。 液体烃的硫醇含量和/或从地层产生的天然气的硫化氢含量也可用于增强预测。 基于预测值，可以提供汞减缓处理以减轻从地层产生的碳氢化合物的汞含量。

公开(公告)号：US09222342B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13965642

申请日：2013-08-13

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： John Thomas Balczewski

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/01

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  E21B2043/0115

Abstract: A method and system for initiating hydrocarbon production from a reservoir are provided. This method and system utilize thermosyphons. The system and method utilize one or more sealed, elongated, hollow tubular containers supported in earth in a geothermal heat zone below the reservoir and extending upwardly therefrom into the reservoir. The containers comprise (a) a bottom portion in the geothermal heat zone below the reservoir; (b) a top portion within the reservoir; and (c) being partially filled with a liquid that evaporates in the bottom portion forming a vapor and transferring heat via convective flow of the vapor to the top portion, the heat being dissipated at the top portion into the surrounding reservoir as the vapor condenses back into liquid and flows downward to the bottom portion. The reservoir can be a clathrate reservoir.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从储存器中产生烃的方法和系统。 该方法和系统利用热虹吸管。 该系统和方法利用一个或多个密封的，细长的中空的管状容器，该管状容器支撑在储存器下方的地热加热区域中的地球中并从其向上延伸到储存器中。 容器包括（a）贮存器下面的地热加热区域中的底部; （b）储存器内的顶部; 并且（c）部分地填充有在底部蒸发的液体，形成蒸气并通过蒸汽的对流流将热量传递到顶部，当蒸汽冷凝回来时，热量在顶部被消散到周围的储存器中 进入液体并向下流动到底部。 储层可以是一个笼形储层。

公开(公告)号：US09221521B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13937862

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Kai-tung Ma ,  Peter Waerness

IPC: B63B21/04 ,  B63B21/16 ,  B63B21/08 ,  B63B21/20 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B63B21/00

CPC classification number: B63B21/04 ,  B63B21/08 ,  B63B21/16 ,  B63B21/20 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B63B2021/003 ,  B63B2021/007

Abstract: Disclosed are platforms adapted to be mounted onto anchor handling vessels (AHVs) and AHVs useful for replacing a used wire rope segment or for installing a new wire rope segment in a mooring line which can be used for mooring a floating vessel such as a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel.

Abstract translation: 公开的是适于安装在锚式处理容器（AHV）和AHV上的平台，其用于更换用过的钢丝绳段或用于在系泊线上安装新的钢丝绳段，其可用于系泊诸如浮动存储 和卸载（FSO）船。

公开(公告)号：US20150360988A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14837368

申请日：2015-08-27

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Fan-Sheng Teddy Tao ,  Ronald David Hobbs

IPC: C02F9/00 ,  C02F5/06 ,  C02F5/02 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F1/44 ,  C02F1/42

CPC classification number: C02F9/00 ,  B01D61/025 ,  B01D61/04 ,  B01D2311/25 ,  B01D2311/268 ,  B01D2317/025 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/20 ,  C02F1/24 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F5/02 ,  C02F5/06 ,  C02F5/083 ,  C02F2001/007 ,  C02F2001/425 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/365 ,  C02F2209/06 ,  C02F2209/11 ,  C02F2303/22 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/40

Abstract: A method is disclosed for improving the percent recovery and water quality in water with high levels of hardness. Embodiments of the method include receiving a produced water composition, partially softening the water composition, and directing the partially softened water composition through at least one reverse osmosis unit. The method may be used to purify and clarify produced water from oil and gas operations for use in boilers or once-through steam generators.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提高水中硬度百分比和水质的方法。 该方法的实施方案包括接收生产的水组合物，部分软化水组合物，以及将部分软化的水组合物引导通过至少一个反渗透单元。 该方法可用于净化和澄清用于锅炉或一次通过蒸汽发生器的油气操作中的产生的水。

公开(公告)号：US09207356B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13953240

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

Inventor： Jinsong Chen ,  Gary Michael Hoversten

IPC: G06G7/48 ,  G01V99/00 ,  G06N7/00 ,  G01V1/30 ,  G01V3/38 ,  G01V11/00

CPC classification number: G01V99/005 ,  G01V1/306 ,  G01V3/38 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G01V2210/614 ,  G01V2210/6163 ,  G01V2210/6169 ,  G01V2210/622 ,  G01V2210/624 ,  G01V2210/6242 ,  G01V2210/6244 ,  G06N7/005

Abstract: A system and a method for estimating a reservoir parameter are provided. The method includes calculating a plurality of priors using a Markov random field, the plurality of priors comprising probability distributions of a plurality of litho-types; calculating posterior distributions based on the priors, the posterior distribution depending upon measured geophysical data, geophysical attributes and reservoir parameters; and determining at least a portion of litho-types in the plurality of litho-types that correlate most with the measured geophysical data.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于估计储层参数的系统和方法。 该方法包括使用马尔科夫随机场计算多个先验，所述多个先验包括多个光刻类型的概率分布; 基于先验计算后验分布，后验分布取决于测量的地球物理数据，地球物理属性和储层参数; 以及确定与测量的地球物理数据最相关的多个光刻类型中的至少一部分光刻类型。