Abstract:
The instant invention pertains to new processes which produce an energy source effectively, efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner. The process comprises hydrolyzing a lignocellulosic feedstock to form lignocellulosic hydrolyzate and a hydrolyzate residue. The lignocellulosic hydrolyzate is treated to produce hydrogen. The hydrolyzate residue may be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield the energy source.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for identifying an activation of a burst disk. A pressure data or a temperature data relating to a flow is received. A determination is made whether the flow is interrupted based upon the at least one of the pressure data and the temperature data. A burst disk activation is identified in response to determining that the flow is interrupted.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for converting hydrocarbon fuels to hydrogen-rich reformate that incorporate a carbon dioxide fixing mechanism into the initial hydrocarbon conversion process and for providing a continuous supply of hydrogen-rich reformate. The apparatus includes a reforming reactor that has a catalyst bed comprising a reforming catalyst, a carbon dioxide fixing material and an optional water gas shift catalyst; a hydrogen storage device for storing reformate; and a controller for controlling the delivery of reformate from the reactor and/or storage device to an outlet. Optionally, the apparatus can include a heating device for heating the catalyst bed and a polishing unit for removing impurities from the reformate. The reforming reactor is operable in reforming and non-reforming modes. During non-reforming modes, the hydrogen storage device provides reformate to the outlet so as to maintain a continuous supply of reformate. A method for providing a continuous supply of hydrogen-rich reformate for use in a hydrogen-consuming device or process is also provided.
Abstract:
A process for simultaneously producing a 2-(2-aminoalkoxy)alkanol compound and a morpholine compound is disclosed wherein an oxydialkanol is contacted with ammonia in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalyst at a temperature of from about 190.degree. C. to about 230.degree. C. and at a pressure ranging from about 700 psig to about 2200 psig, said oxydialkanol having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is, independently, a hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical; and recovering said 2-(2-aminoalkoxy)alkanol compound and said morpholine compound from the resulting reaction mixture.
Abstract translation:公开了同时制备2-(2-氨基烷氧基)烷醇化合物和吗啉化合物的方法,其中在约190℃的温度下,在催化有效量的氢化/脱氢催化剂存在下,使氧基二醇与氨接触 所述氧基二醇具有下式:其中每个R独立地是氢或低级烷基; R 3是氢或低级烷基; 并从所得反应混合物中回收所述2-(2-氨基烷氧基)烷醇化合物和所述吗啉化合物。
Abstract:
A novel vertical decanter is provided comprising a vertical cylindrical vessel with separate inner and outer coaxial concentric conduits that pass down through the central axial flanged inlet in the upper head of the vessel. The mixture of soot-water dispersion and first liquid organic extractant i.e. naphtha is passed through the inner conduit and is discharged through a first horizontal radial nozzle located below the interface level. Simultaneously, the second liquid organic extractant i.e. liquid organic by-products from an oxo or oxyl process is passed through the annular passage between the inner and outer conduits and is discharged through a second horizontal radial nozzle located above the interface level. Adjusting means are provided to vary the discharge height of the second horizontal radial nozzle, up or down should there be a change in location of the interface level.
Abstract:
Synthesis gas is produced by partial oxidation of slurried coal followed by separation of ash, the temperature of the gas being thereafter controlled to permit a desired portion thereof to be directly contacted with water to achieve a gas/stream mixture of predetermined composition prior to shift conversion, the other portion being preferably convectively cooled for maximum thermal efficiency and then scrubbed prior to withdrawal as carbon monoxide-containing product.
Abstract:
A wide dynamic range automatic gain ranging amplifier system includes an amplifier which receives an analog input signal and amplifies the received analog input signal in accordance with gain control signals to provide an amplified signal. A network connected to the amplifier also receives the analog input signal and provides the gain control signals corresponding to a desired gain for the amplifier in accordance with the received input signal and also provides gain status signals representative of the gain associated with the amplified signal.
Abstract:
Tension leg platform system for use in drilling well bores into the floor of an offshore body of water. The system includes a buoyancy controlled vessel which is attached to anchors at the ocean floor by a series of pull down members. At the time of a well blowout, a detachably connected collar or anchor ring is guidably lowered from the vessel to the floor. Thereafter, a closure cap is drawn down to engage the anchor ring and thus permit escaping gas and crude oil to be directed through a conduit to the water's surface, where it can be collected.
Abstract:
Method for drilling well bores into an offshore substrate from a marine platform which is fixed to the ocean floor. The latter is provided with a cage which is removably positioned in a platform leg. A drill conductor carried in the cage guides a lowering drill string into a desired direction away from the platform. The cage is periodically raised and rotated, or provided with a different conductor orientation to permit a variation in the drilling direction.
Abstract:
Compounds typified by N,N'-polyoxyalkylene bis(pyrrolidinone-3-carboxylic acid) are useful as epoxy curing accelerators. Salts thereof, including alkali metal salts, are curing agents for isocyanurate foams.