Abstract:
In the oxidation of butane to form maleic anhydride over a phosphorus-vanadium-oxygen complex catalyst, improved yields and processing advantages are obtained by using low oxygen concentrations and recycling the off-gas from the scrubbing operation.
Abstract:
In a blow-molding operation, a method of forming a recessed area in the exterior wall of the parison and maintaining the recessed area in a heated condition while the remainder of the parison is formed and cooled. Also an apparatus (ram means) employed in such a method comprising (a) an arm, (b) a head and (c) a tip. The method and apparatus find application where a gripping-action is desired or required between the fabricated product and another sub-assembly.
Abstract:
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING WATER FROM FLOWING HYDROCARBON STREAMS WHICH CONTAIN WATER EITHER AS FREE WATER OR AS A WATER EMULSION. THE INVENTION FURTHER PROVIDES A FAIL-SAFE METHOD OF OPERATION IN THAT HYDROCARBON FLOW IS TERMINATED IF THE HYDROCARBON STREAM CONTAINS WATER AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE SEPARATING APPARATUS BECAUSE THE CAPACITY FOR WATER REMOVAL HAS BEEN EXCEEDED. SUCH BENEFICIAL RESULTS OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF A MATERIAL OR COMBINATION OF MATERIALS NORMALLY PERMITTING LIQUID
HYDROCARBON FLOW BUT WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER, FORMS A BARRIER TO INHIBIT LIQUID FLOW.