Abstract:
An improved process for the production of alkaline earth, aluminum-containing spinel compositions, preferably magnesium, aluminum-containing spinel compositions and preferably further comprising at least one additional metal component, comprises adding a basic aqueous solution containing at least one aluminum component to an aqueous solution containing at least one alkaline earth metal component to form a precipitate at defined pH conditions and calcining the precipitate to form a spinel composition. The product spinel composition, preferably with included additional metal components, is particularly suited for use to reduce the amount of sulfur oxides emitted from a catalyst regeneration zone, e.g., a catalytic cracking unit regeneration zone.
Abstract:
Solid .pi.-allyl complex catalysts comprising:(A) A palladium source;(B) A monotertiary phosphine electron donor ligand;(C) A combination of a reducing agent capable of reducing the palladium source to an oxidation state of less than 2 and a Lewis acid capable of forming a coordination bond with palladium; and(D) An acidic, solid, silica-based support material, are useful in the codimerization of a conjugated diene and a monoene. Preferably, the catalyst is activated by the additional presence of a conjugated diene. In a preferred embodiment, the solid .pi.-allyl palladium complex catalyst prepared from palladium acetylacetonate, triphenylphosphine, diethylaluminum chloride and a calcined silica-alumina support having a separate, distinct alumina phase is useful in the selective codimerization of 1,3-butadiene and ethylene to form trans-1,4-hexadiene.
Abstract:
An improved catalytic cracking process wherein partial demetallization of a cracking catalyst is employed. The demetallization process involves contacting the catalyst with alternate reductive and oxidative aqueous washes. A preferred oxidative wash medium comprises an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. The vanadium and nickel metals may be recovered from used wash solutions for metallurgical use.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process of reducing sulfur- or nitrogen-containing compounds and also producing oxygenates, which can be used as an excellent octane booster in the reformulated gasoline and as a cetane booster for the future oxygenated diesel in a one-pot reaction.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for producing an organic acid or its derivatives, which comprises oxidation of a hydrocarbon substrate in the presence of a homogeneous MC-type catalyst and an oxidant. In particular, the present invention relates to a process comprising oxidation of a hydrocarbon substrate in the presence of a homogeneous MC-type catalyst selected from Co/Br, Mn/Br, Co/Mn/Br and Co/Mn/M/Br and an O2/CO2 mixed gas oxidant where the partial pressure of O2 is controlled to 30-40%, thereby improving the oxidation rate, the conversion, the selectivity and the yield even under milder conditions. Especially, the present invention remarkably reduces down to a negligible level the production of color impurities and other impurities such as 4-CBA and p-toluic acid, which had been conventionally removed by hydrogenation reduction. Further, the loss in acetic acid solvent due to combustion can also be drastically decreased using the method of the present invention.
Abstract:
A process for treating a catalyst contaminated with at least one metal which was so contaminated while promoting conversion of a substantially hydrocarbon feedstock containing the metal comprising at least one of the following: (1) contacting the catalyst component to increase the ammonium ion-containing component to increase the ammonium ion content of the catalyst; and (2) contacting the catalyst with at least one rare earth metal ion-containing component to increase the rare earth metal ion content of the catalyst. Improved hydrocarbon conversion processes are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An improved process for converting hydrocarbons using a catalyst which is periodically regenerated to remove carbonaceous deposits, the catalyst being comprised of a mixture containing, as a major component, solid particles capable of promoting hydrocarbon conversion at hydrocarbon conversion conditions, and, as a minor component, discrete entities comprising at least one spinel, preferably alkaline earth metal-containing spinel; thereby reducing the amount of sulfur oxides exiting the catalyst regeneration zone.Improved hydrocarbon conversion catalysts are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An improved process for converting hydrocarbons using a catalyst which is periodically regenerated to remove carbonaceous deposits, the catalyst being comprised of a mixture containing, as a major component, solid particles capable of promoting hydrocarbon conversion at hydrocarbon conversion conditions, and, as a minor component, discrete entities comprising at least one spinel, preferably alkaline earth metal-containing spinel; thereby reducing the amount of sulfur oxides exiting the catalyst regeneration zone.Improved hydrocarbon conversion catalysts are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A passivation process for decreasing the poisonous effects from contamination by metals, such as vanadium, iron, nickel or copper that can occur during a catalytic conversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock containing such metals is disclosed. The process employs compositions of organic or aqueous media containing one or more, at least partially soluble species of phosphorus compounds.
Abstract:
A passivation process for decreasing the poisonous effects from contamination by metals, such as vanadium, iron, nickel or copper that can occur during a catalytic conversion of a hydrocarbon feedstock containing such metals is disclosed. The process employs compositions of organic or aqueous media containing one or more, at least partially soluble species of silicon, alone or in combination with phosphorus and/or aluminum-containing materials or species.