公开(公告)号：US20040002422A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-01

申请号：US10184473

申请日：2002-06-27

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Daxiang Wang ,  Yaming Jin ,  Harold A. Wright ,  Carl Johnston JR.

IPC: F28D001/00

CPC classification number: B01J23/63 ,  B01J23/464 ,  B01J35/006 ,  B01J35/1061 ,  B01J37/03 ,  B01J37/088

Abstract: A process and system for producing industrial-scale quantities of highly dispersed, thermally stable catalysts is disclosed. The process, which may be continuous production or batch production, includes mixing together the desired catalyst precursor materials, a combustible organic material and a solvent; evaporating the solvent, combusting the catalyst intermediate; and shaping final catalyst.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于生产工业规模量的高分散，热稳定的催化剂的方法和系统。 可以连续生产或批量生产的方法包括将所需的催化剂前体材料，可燃有机材料和溶剂混合在一起; 蒸发溶剂，燃烧催化剂中间体; 并成型最终催化剂。

公开(公告)号：US20030180215A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10299879

申请日：2002-11-19

Applicant: Conoco, Inc.

Inventor： Tianyan Niu ,  Daxiang Wang ,  David M. Minahan ,  Harold A. Wright ,  Gloria I. Straguzzi

IPC: C01B003/26 ,  B01J023/10

CPC classification number: C01B3/40 ,  B01J21/04 ,  B01J21/06 ,  B01J21/066 ,  B01J23/40 ,  B01J23/58 ,  B01J23/63 ,  B01J23/70 ,  B01J23/755 ,  B01J23/78 ,  B01J35/08 ,  B01J35/10 ,  B01J35/1009 ,  B01J35/1038 ,  B01J35/1061 ,  B01J35/1066 ,  B01J35/108 ,  B01J37/0205 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1005 ,  C01B2203/1011 ,  C01B2203/1041 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: Controlled pore structure catalysts are disclosed that are active for catalyzing the partial oxidation of methane to CO and H2 and, advantageously, are capable of initiating the reaction without the need for an additional ignition source. A preferred catalyst comprises rhodium and samarium supported on an alumina or modified alumina support having certain surface area, pore volume, pore size and metal dispersion characteristics that permit light-off of the reaction at temperatures below 500null C. and with little or no use of an ignition agent. A method of partially oxidizing a light hydrocarbon to form synthesis gas, and a method of enhancing low-temperature light-off of the process are also described.

Abstract translation: 公开了控制的孔结构催化剂，其有效催化将甲烷部分氧化成CO和H 2，并且有利地能够引发反应而不需要额外的点火源。 优选的催化剂包括负载在具有一定表面积，孔体积，孔径和金属分散特性的氧化铝或改性氧化铝载体上的铑和钐，其允许在低于500℃的温度和少量或不使用的温度下使反应点燃 的点火剂。 还描述了一种部分氧化轻烃以形成合成气的方法，以及提高该方法的低温点火的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20040221508A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：US10152278

申请日：2002-05-21

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Yaming Jin ,  Tianyan Niu ,  Harold A. Wright

IPC: C01B003/26 ,  C01B003/32

CPC classification number: C01B3/386 ,  B01J23/002 ,  B01J23/63 ,  B01J23/83 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J37/0207 ,  B01J2523/00 ,  C01B3/40 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/062 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1064 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C10G2/32 ,  Y02P20/52 ,  Y10S502/525 ,  B01J2523/31 ,  B01J2523/3737 ,  B01J2523/3706

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved catalyst compositions, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. In particular, preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise rare earth catalyst supports, catalyst compositions having rare earth supports, and methods of preparing and using the catalysts and supports. Accordingly, the present invention also encompasses an improved method for converting a hydrocarbon containing gas and an oxygen containing gas to a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, i.e., syngas, using the rare earth catalyst supports in accordance with the present invention. In addition, the present invention contemplates an improved method for converting hydrocarbon gas to liquid hydrocarbons using the novel syngas catalyst supports and compositions described herein.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的催化剂组合物，以及制备和使用这些组合物的方法。 特别地，本发明的优选实施方案包括稀土催化剂载体，具有稀土载体的催化剂组合物，以及制备和使用催化剂和载体的方法。 因此，本发明还包括使用根据本发明的稀土催化剂载体将含烃气体和含氧气体转化为包含氢气和一氧化碳（即合成气）的气体混合物的改进方法。 此外，本发明考虑了使用本文所述的新型合成气催化剂载体和组合物将烃气体转化为液体烃的改进方法。

公开(公告)号：US20030236440A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-25

申请号：US10176224

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Zhen Chen ,  Kevin L. Ricketson ,  Baili Hu ,  Harold A. Wright ,  Joe D. Allison

IPC: C22B011/00 ,  C07C027/00

CPC classification number: C22B3/10 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1064 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  C22B11/026 ,  C22B11/048 ,  Y02P10/214 ,  Y02P10/234

Abstract: A method for the recovery of rhodium from spent supported catalysts. In one embodiment, a method for recovering rhodium from a host material includes roasting the host material in air at a temperature sufficient to convert at least a portion of rhodium to Rh2O3, leaching the host material in a solution with a leaching constituent which is reactive with Rh2O3 to form a first intermediate species, reacting the first intermediate species in a solution with an acidifying constituent or complexing agent to form a second intermediate species, and purifying the second intermediate species. Preferably, the roasting temperature is approximately from 600null C. to 800null C. for 0.5 to 10 hours. In some embodiments, the host material is ground to particles in the range of 0.1 to 10 mm.

Abstract translation: 从废负载型催化剂中回收铑的方法。 在一个实施方案中，从主体材料回收铑的方法包括在足以将至少一部分铑转化为Rh 2 O 3的温度下在空气中焙烧主体材料，将主体材料浸入溶液中，浸出成分与 Rh 2 O 3以形成第一中间物质，使溶液中的第一中间物质与酸化成分或络合剂反应以形成第二中间物质，并纯化第二中间物质。 优选地，焙烧温度为约600℃至800℃，持续0.5至10小时。 在一些实施方案中，将主体材料研磨至0.1至10mm范围内的颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20030083535A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：US10139485

申请日：2002-05-06

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Harold A. Wright ,  Todd H. Harkins ,  Doug S. Jack ,  Ajoy P. Raje

IPC: C07C015/00 ,  B01J008/18

CPC classification number: B01J38/34 ,  B01J29/40 ,  B01J29/48 ,  B01J29/90 ,  B01J38/30 ,  C07C2/76 ,  Y02P20/584 ,  C07C15/00

Abstract: The present invention features a system and method for circulating catalyst between a reactor system and a regenerator system. A circulating catalyst system includes a reactor system, a regenerator system, and a distribution unit. The reactor system and regenerator system are adapted to exchange catalyst. The regeneration system preferably includes a regeneration zone adapted for the contact of catalyst with a regeneration gas. The system and method are adapted so that more than one regeneration gas may contact catalyst. The distribution unit is adapted to control the percentage of catalyst contacting each regeneration gas. Thus, the distribution unit is adapted to select the percentages so as to maintain the reactor system and regeneration system under a heat balance regime. Heat is preferably transferred from the regenerator system to the reactor system by an exchange of catalyst.

Abstract translation: 本发明的特征在于用于在反应器系统和再生器系统之间循环催化剂的系统和方法。 循环催化剂体系包括反应器系统，再生器系统和分配单元。 反应器系统和再生器系统适于交换催化剂。 再生系统优选包括适于催化剂与再生气体接触的再生区。 该系统和方法适于使得多于一个再生气体可以接触催化剂。 分配单元适于控制催化剂接触每个再生气体的百分比。 因此，分配单元适于选择百分比，以便将反应器系统和再生系统保持在热平衡状态。 热量优选通过交换催化剂从再生器系统转移到反应器系统。

公开(公告)号：US20030165424A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：US10339109

申请日：2003-01-09

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Sriram Ramani ,  Joe D. Allison ,  David M. Minahan ,  Harold A. Wright

IPC: C01B003/38

CPC classification number: B01J37/08 ,  B01J23/76 ,  B01J23/78 ,  B01J23/83 ,  B01J23/835 ,  B01J23/85 ,  B01J23/889 ,  B01J23/8892 ,  B01J23/894 ,  B01J23/8946 ,  B01J23/8986 ,  B01J23/8993 ,  B01J37/0205 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B3/40 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1011 ,  C01B2203/1029 ,  C01B2203/1052 ,  C01B2203/1058 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: A process and catalyst are disclosed for the catalytic partial oxidation of light hydrocarbons to produce synthesis gas at superatmospheric pressures. A preferred catalyst used in the process includes a nickel-magnesium oxide solid solution and at least one promoter chosen from Cr, Mn, Mo, W, Sn, Re, Rh, Ru, Ir, Pt, La, Ce, Sm, Yb, Lu, Bi, Sb, In and P, and oxides thereof, carried on a refractory support.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于轻烃的催化部分氧化以在超大气压下产生合成气的方法和催化剂。 用于该方法的优选催化剂包括镍 - 镁氧化物固溶体和至少一种选自Cr，Mn，Mo，W，Sn，Re，Rh，Ru，Ir，Pt，La，Ce，Sm，Yb， Lu，Bi，Sb，In和P及其氧化物。

公开(公告)号：US20030153632A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10219108

申请日：2002-08-15

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Daxiang Wang ,  Harold A. Wright ,  Beatrice C. Ortego ,  Sinh H. Trinh ,  Rafael L. Espinoza

IPC: C07C027/06

CPC classification number: C10G2/32 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B3/501 ,  C01B3/56 ,  C01B13/0251 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/0405 ,  C01B2203/043 ,  C01B2203/0465 ,  C01B2203/062

Abstract: The present invention is an improvement in the preparation of liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas/methane, oxygen and/or steam. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for the production of synthesis gas, reducing the oxygen concentration from the synthesis gas, and the production of liquid hydrocarbons using the oxygen reduced synthesis gas as a feedstock. More particularly, the present invention described herein identifies catalyst compositions, apparatus and methods of using such catalysts and apparatus for preparing liquid hydrocarbons via oxygen reduced synthesis gas all in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明是从天然气/甲烷，氧气和/或蒸汽制备液体烃的改进。 特别地，本发明涉及用于生产合成气的方法，降低来自合成气的氧浓度，以及使用氧还原合成气作为原料生产液体烃。 更具体地，本发明描述了根据本发明的催化剂组合物，使用这种催化剂的装置和方法以及通过氧还原合成气制备液体烃的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20030096880A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-22

申请号：US10282382

申请日：2002-10-29

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Daxiang Wang ,  Yaming Jin ,  Harold A. Wright ,  Rafael L. Espinoza

IPC: B01J031/00 ,  C07C027/06 ,  B01J023/00

CPC classification number: C01B3/40 ,  B01J21/04 ,  B01J23/40 ,  B01J23/42 ,  B01J23/464 ,  B01J23/58 ,  B01J23/63 ,  B01J23/755 ,  B01J35/0013 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J35/006 ,  B01J35/10 ,  B01J35/1014 ,  B01J35/1061 ,  B01J35/1066 ,  B01J35/108 ,  B01J37/0203 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J37/084 ,  B01J37/088 ,  B01J37/18 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/062 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/1011 ,  C01B2203/1041 ,  C01B2203/1052 ,  C01B2203/1064 ,  C01B2203/107 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  C01B2203/1094 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/1276 ,  C01B2203/1604 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: Combustion dispersed metal-metal oxide catalysts that are highly active for catalyzing the net partial oxidation of methane to CO and H2 are disclosed, along with their manner of making and processes for producing synthesis gas employing the new catalysts. A preferred catalyst comprises rhodium nanoparticles, with or without a rare earth promoter, that is deposited on null-alumina by combusting a mixture of catalyst precursor materials and a flammable organic compound. In a preferred syngas production process a stream of reactant gas mixture containing methane and O2 is passed over the catalyst in a short contact time reactor to efficiently produce a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen at superatmospheric pressures.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于催化甲烷到CO和H 2的净部分氧化的高活性的燃烧分散的金属 - 金属氧化物催化剂及其制备方法和使用新催化剂生产合成气的方法。 优选的催化剂包括具有或不具有稀土助催化剂的铑纳米颗粒，其通过燃烧催化剂前体材料和易燃有机化合物的混合物而沉积在α-氧化铝上。 在优选的合成气生产过程中，含有甲烷和O 2的反应气体混合物流在短接触时间反应器中通过催化剂，以在超大气压下有效地产生一氧化碳和氢气的混合物。

公开(公告)号：US20040023797A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10210353

申请日：2002-08-01

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Daxiang Wang ,  Tianyan Niu ,  Gloria I. Starguzzi ,  Harold A. Wright

IPC: B01J037/12

CPC classification number: B01J23/40 ,  B01J21/06 ,  B01J21/066 ,  B01J23/63 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J35/10 ,  B01J35/1009 ,  B01J35/1014 ,  B01J35/1038 ,  B01J35/1061 ,  B01J35/108 ,  B01J37/0205 ,  B01J37/10 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B3/40 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: A pretreatment method for increasing the average pore size of a catalyst support is disclosed which increases the diffusivity and effectiveness factor null. The pretreatment method includes calcining the support in moisturized air at an elevated temperature sufficient to increase the average pore size. In some embodiments, the support may be treated with an acidic/basic solution prior to the calcination step. Alternatively, the calcination step may occur in a gas mixture including water/air/acidic (or basic) gases.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于增加催化剂载体的平均孔径的预处理方法，其增加了扩散系数和有效因子η。 预处理方法包括在足以增加平均孔径的高温下煅烧保湿空气中的载体。 在一些实施方案中，可以在煅烧步骤之前用酸性/碱性溶液处理载体。 或者，煅烧步骤可以在包括水/空气/酸性（或碱性）气体的气体混合物中发生。

公开(公告)号：US20030027875A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US10205215

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Jianping Zhang ,  Harold A. Wright

IPC: B01J008/04 ,  C07C027/06

CPC classification number: C10G2/342 ,  B01J8/1809 ,  B01J8/22 ,  B01J2208/00274 ,  B01J2208/003 ,  B01J2208/00539 ,  B01J2208/00548 ,  B01J2219/00006 ,  B01J2219/00038 ,  B01J2219/0004

Abstract: A gas-agitated multiphase reactor system that is effective for enabling maximum reactor productivity or minimizing reactor volume comprising at least two stages with or without recycle, wherein inlet gas superficial velocity is at least 20 cm/sec at Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, yielding a total syngas conversion of greater than about 90%, while syngas conversion in each reactor is less than 60%. More specifically, the total reactor volume is held to a minimum such that minimum reactor volume is less than 0.02 cubic meters total reactor volume/(kg C5null/hr production).

Abstract translation: 一种气体搅拌的多相反应器系统，其有效用于实现最大反应器生产率或最小化反应器体积，其包含至少两个阶段，其具有或不具有再循环，其中在费 - 托合成时入口气体表观速度为至少20cm / sec，产生总计 合成气转化率大于约90％，而每个反应器中的合成气转化率小于60％。 更具体地说，总反应器体积保持最小，使得最小反应器体积小于总体反应器体积/（kgC5 + / hr生产）的0.02立方米。