Abstract:
A process for removing at least one product from coal tar is described. The process involves extraction with an extraction agent or adsorption with an adsorbent. The extraction agent includes at least one of amphiphilic block copolymers, cyclodextrins, functionalized cyclodextrins, and cyclodextrin-functionalized polymers, and the adsorbent includes exfoliated graphite oxide, thermally exfoliated graphite oxide or intercalated graphite compounds.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for the preparation of nitrogen fertilizers including ammonium nitrate, urea, urea-ammonium nitrate, and/or ammonia, at low temperature and pressure, preferably at ambient temperature and pressure, utilizing a source of carbon, a source of nitrogen, and/or a source of hydrogen or hydrogen equivalent. Implementing an electrolyte serving as ionic charge carrier, (A) ammonium nitrate is produced via the reduction of a nitrogen source at the cathode (1) and the oxidation of a nitrogen source at the anode (3); (B) urea or its isomers are produced via the simultaneous cathodic reduction of a carbon source and a nitrogen source; (C) ammonia is produced via the reduction of nitrogen source at the cathode (1) and the oxidation of a hydrogen source or a hydrogen equivalent such as carbon monoxide or a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen at the anode (3); and (D) urea-ammonium nitrate is produced via the simultaneous cathodic reduction of a carbon source and a nitrogen source, and anodic oxidation of a nitrogen source. The electrolyte can be aqueous, non-aqueous, or solid. Additionally, described is the production of ammonia from nitrogen and impure hydrogen sources via integrated electrochemical and thermal reactions and electrochemical hydrogen purification.
Abstract:
The invention relates to novel methods for processing lignocellulosic material. More specifically, the invention proves an integrated approach for processing cellulose to obtain paper and pulp and valorizing lignin to obtain value-added chemicals and products.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for separating a solid matter-containing, liquid and pumpable tar suspension from a coking reaction with direct use of the separated solid matter contained therein. Said device consists of a centrifuge, which is arranged in the upper inner region of a carbon-storing container, and the centrifuge is equipped with a feed nozzle for solid matter-containing, liquid tar and with a discharge nozzle for liquid tar centrifugate. In the lower part, the centrifuge is equipped with an outlet for the solid matter contained in the tar, whereby the tar-containing solid matter obtained from the tar suspension does not have to be delivered or transported. The invention further relates to a method for separating a solid matter-containing, liquid and pumpable tar suspension with delivery-free use of the separated solid matter contained therein using the device according to the invention, and to the use of the coal mixed with the solid matter.
Abstract:
A method for producing a high-flash-point impregnating pitch that comprises charging coal tar into a batch still; heating the coal tar to an intermediate liquid state of soft pitch; maintaining the intermediate temperature of the soft pitch at a steady level; and introducing sparging gas while maintaining the temperature of the coal tar at a substantially steady level. The method of the present invention provide a pitch that has a softening point of about 90° C and a flash point of above about 270° C.
Abstract:
Methods of processing a coal-based feedstock to a high value product are provided. In one embodiment a method of processing a coal-based feedstock to a high value product, the method comprises the steps of: contacting the coal-based feedstock with one or more solvents under non-pyrolytic conditions thereby generating a liquid phase; and fractionating the liquid phase to generate at least two fractions under conditions such that at least one of the fractions is the high value product. The liquid phase may comprise 5 to 25 wt% oxygen and at least 70% of the oxygen in the liquid phase may be in the form of phenolic, carboxylic and ketone functional groups of hydrocarbon-based compounds.
Abstract:
Hydrogen sulfide evolution from asphalt may be reduced or eliminated using an additive to act as a scavenger. Zinc oxide, when present in the form of nano- particles is an effective component is preventing or mitigating the evolution of hydrogen sulfide from asphalt. Zinc sulfonate may also be used. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b)
Abstract:
Methods and systems for mixing a catalyst precursor with a heavy oil feedstock preparatory to hydroprocessing the heavy oil feedstock in a reactor to form an upgraded feedstock. Achieving thorough dispersion of the catalyst precursor facilitates and maximizes the advantages of the colloidal or molecular hydroprocessing catalyst. A catalyst precursor and a heavy oil feedstock having a viscosity greater than the viscosity of the catalyst precursor are provided. The catalyst precursor is pre-mixed with a hydrocarbon oil diluent, forming a diluted catalyst precursor. The diluted precursor is then mixed with a first portion of the heavy oil feedstock to form a blended oil feedstock composition. Finally, the blended oil feedstock composition is mixed with a second remaining portion of the heavy oil feedstock, resulting in the catalyst precursor being homogeneously dispersed on a colloidal and/or molecular level within the heavy oil feedstock.