| SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION Patent applications |
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| 20120136134 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A POLYESTER - Disclosed is a process for preparing a polyester or copolymer containing ester functionalities. The process can comprise:
| 05-31-2012 |
| 20120123071 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ETHYLENE POLYMER USING A CHROMIUM CONTAINING CATALYST - The invention is directed to a process for the production of high density polyethylene by polymerisation of ethylene in the presence of a supported chromium oxide based catalyst and an activator characterised in that the activator comprises the reaction mixture of a boron compound and/or an alkyl aluminium compound and a nitrogen containing compound wherein the boron compound is a (C | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120123001 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MIXTURE OF ALIPHATIC AND AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - The present invention relates to a process for producing aliphatic and aromatic C2-C6 hydrocarbons by submitting a reformed gas to Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The reformed gas used in the present process is produced by autothermal dry reforming of a hydrocarbon feed over a Ni/La catalyst and essentially consists of syngas (H | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120122662 | CATALYST FOR CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS, PROCESS OF MAKING AND PROCESS OF USING THEREOF - BIMETALLIC DEPOSITION - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a non-acidic germanium zeolite, such as Ge-ZSM-5, on which at least two metals, platinum and at least one other metal selected from Group 7, Group 8, Group 9, Group 10 and tin, are deposited on the germanium zeolite. Examples of the other metal are iridium, rhenium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, iron, cobalt and tin. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a germanium zeolite; depositing platinum and at least one other metal on the germanium zeolite; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite, before depositing the metals or after depositing the metals. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes, olefins and mixtures thereof having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120108875 | ZEOLITE CATALYST WITH DEPOSITED GERMANIUM, ALUMINUM AND PLATINUM FOR AROMATIZATION OF ALKANES, PROCESS OF MAKING AND PROCESS OF USING THEREOF - The present invention is for a catalyst, a process for making the catalyst and a process for using the catalyst in aromatization of alkanes having three to five carbon atoms per molecule, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylene. The catalyst is an aluminum-silicon zeolite having a silicon to aluminum atomic ratio (Si:Al) greater than 15:1, such as MFI or ZSM-5, on which germanium, aluminum and a noble metal, such as platinum, have been deposited. The catalyst may be bound with magnesia, alumina, titania, zirconia, thoria, silica, boria or mixtures thereof. The aluminum and germanium may be deposited simultaneously on the zeolite. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120088947 | PROCESS FOR OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF PARAFFINIC LOWER HYDROCARBONS - The present invention relates to a process for producing lower olefinic hydrocarbons by oxidative dehydrogenation of paraffinic lower hydrocarbons. More particularly the present invention provides a process for converting a feedstream comprising a paraffinic lower hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising an olefinic lower hydrocarbon and synthesis gas in the presence of the catalyst composition La—Mn/inert support, wherein said catalyst composition comprises 1-10 mass % lanthanum and 1-10 mass % manganese and optionally 0.3-3 mass % alkali metal. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120071625 | PROCESS FOR MAKING POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE - The invention relates to a process for making polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from ethylene glycol (EG), purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and optionally up to 30 mol % comonomer, using a catalyst system essentially consisting of antimony—(Sb), zinc—(Zn) and phosphorous—(P) compounds, comprising the steps of a) esterifying EG and PTA to form diethyleneglycol terephthalate and oligomers (DGT), and b) melt-phase polycondensing DGT to form polyester and EG1 wherein the Sb- and P-compounds are added in step a) and the Zn-compound is added after step a). With this process PET can be obtained that shows favourable colour and optical clarity, also if recycling of EG is applied in the process, and a relatively low rate of acetaldehyde re-generation during melt-processing. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120035339 | ETHYLENE COPOLYMER - The invention is directed to a slurry phase polymerisation process for the preparation of ethylene-α-olefin copolymers by polymerising ethylene in the presence of a chromium containing catalyst and a diluent. The polymerisation takes place in the presence of·a chromium-containing catalyst, ·an aliphatic or alicyclic boron compound having at least one boron to carbon linkage and·an aliphatic or alicyclic group MA or group IMA element based compound having at least one metal or metalloid to carbon linkage wherein the chromium containing catalyst is not reduced by carbon monoxide after the activation in a non-reducting atmosphere and wherein the metal or metalloid is present in an amount higher than 1 ppm relative to the amount of diluent. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120029258 | Catalyst Composition and Process for Oligomerization of Ethylene - The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for oligomerization of ethylene, comprising a chromium compound; a ligand of the general structure R | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120016159 | Catalyst for Oxidation of Saturated and Unsaturated Aldehydes to Unsaturated Carboxylic Acid, Method of Making and Method of Using Thereof - The invention is a heteropoly acid compound catalyst composition, a method of making the catalyst composition and a process for the oxidation of saturated and/or unsaturated aldehydes to unsaturated carboxylic acids using the catalyst composition. The catalyst composition is a heteropoly acid compound containing molybdenum, vanadium, phosphorus, cesium, bismuth, copper and antimony. Thermal stability is achieved with higher cesium content (up to less than 3.0) but antimony, copper and bismuth must be present to maintain good activity. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120010382 | PROCESS FOR MAKING THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTERS - The invention relates to a process for making a thermoplastic polyester, which comprises contacting at least one carboxylic acid-based compound and at least one alcohol-based compound in esterification and subsequent polycondensation reactions, in the presence of certain exfoliated inorganic nano-layered titanates acting as a catalyst. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120007025 | NICKEL/LANTHANA CATALYST FOR PRODUCING SYNGAS - The present invention relates to a nickel/lanthana-(Ni/La | 01-12-2012 |
| 20110313220 | SELECTIVE CATALYTIC HYDROGENATION OF ALKYNES TO CORRESPONDING ALKENES - The invention relates to a process for selectively hydrogenating an alkyne to the corresponding alkene comprising a step of contacting a gaseous feed comprising hydrogen and 0.1 to 20 mass % of alkyne with a catalyst comprising at least one Group 10 element on a boron-modified support. The process shows high conversion and good selectivity, and can be stably operated also if the feed comprises more than 2 mass % of alkyne. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311405 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING METHACRYLIC ACID - A system and process for separating methacrolein (MA) from methacrylic acid (MAA) and acetic acid in the gas phase product from partial oxidation of isobutylene (IB) in two oxidation steps is disclosed. The process and system maximize recovery of all three components at minimum capital and energy cost, under conditions that minimize polymerization conditions and plugging by solids deposition in compressors, columns, etc. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110301386 | Process for Increasing the Carbon Monoxide Content of a Syngas Mixture - The invention relates to a process for increasing the carbon monoxide content of a feed gas mixture comprising carbon dioxide, hydrogen and carbon monoxide via a catalytic reversed water gas shift reaction, comprising the steps of (1) heating the feed gas mixture having an initial feed temperature of at most 350° C. in a first zone to a temperature within a reaction temperature range in the presence of a first catalyst; and (2) contacting the heated feed gas in a second zone within the reaction temperature range with a second catalyst. This process shows relatively high conversion of carbon dioxide, and virtually no methane or coke is being formed, allowing stable operation. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110274901 | MULTI LAYER FILM - The invention is directed to a multi layer film to be used as a flexible packaging material for enclosing and containing one or more compressible products in a sealed condition. The 5 layer film according to the invention consists of I. a first layer comprising low density polyethylene, II. a second layer comprising high density polyethylene, III. a third layer comprising linear low density polyethylene, IV. a fourth layer comprising high density polyethylene and V. a fifth layer comprising linear low density polyethylene. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272620 | Physically Blown Polyethylene Foam - The invention is directed to a masterbatch comprising
| 11-10-2011 |
| 20110270008 | PRETREATMENT OF A PHOSPHORUS-MODIFIED ZEOLITE CATALYST FOR AN AROMATIC ALKYLATION PROCESS - This invention relates to a process for pretreating a zeolite catalyst, specifically a zeolite which has been modified with phosphorus. The catalyst may be used in a process for alkylation of aromatics, specifically toluene methylation. The pretreatment is first to contact the catalyst with the process reactants used in a process for alkylation of aromatics for at least two hours at conditions to produce an alkylated aromatic product and then with a gaseous stream containing oxygen at a temperature and for a time until there is no oxygen consumption. The zeolite may be a MFI zeolite. This pretreatment procedure for a phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst produces a catalyst which has increased run time, i.e., decreased deactivation rate, compared to a fresh catalyst, even after successive regenerations. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110269925 | Process for the Production of Polyethylene - The invention relates to a catalyst for the production of polyethylene comprising a solid reaction product obtained by reaction of:
| 11-03-2011 |
| 20110263917 | Process for Producing Propylene and Aromatics from Butenes by Metathesis and Aromatization - The invention is for a process for producing propylene and hexene (along with ethylene, pentenes, product butenes, heptenes and octenes) by metathesis from butenes (iso-, 1- and cis and trans 2-) and pentenes and then aromatizing the hexenes (along with higher olefins, such as heptenes and octenes) to benzene (along with toluene, xylenes, ethylbenzene and styrene). Since the desired products of the metathesis reaction are propylene and hexene, the feed to the metathesis reaction has a molar ratio for 1-butene:2-butene which favors production of propylene and 3-hexene with the concentration of hexenes and higher olefins in the metathesis product being up to 30 mole %. An isomerization reactor may be used to obtain the desired molar ratio of 1-butene:2-butene for the feed composition into the metathesis reactor. After the metathesis reaction, of hexene and higher olefins are separated for aromatization to benzene and other aromatics. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110207600 | Method of Making Heteropoly Acid Compound Catalysts - The invention is for a method for making a heteropoly acid compound catalyst from compounds containing molybdenum, vanadium, phosphorus, cesium, copper, bismuth, antimony and boron in which molybdenum, vanadium, phosphorus, cesium, copper, bismuth and boron are at their highest oxidation states and antimony has a 3+ oxidation state. The catalyst contains oxides of molybdenum, vanadium, phosphorus, cesium, copper, bismuth, antimony, boron and, optionally, other metals. The catalyst has the formula: | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110178355 | Method for Preparing Linear Alpha-Olefins with Removal of Aromatic By-Products and Reactor System Therefor - The present invention relates to a method and a reactor system for preparing linear alpha-olefins by oligomerization of ethylene in the presence of an organic solvent and an oligomerization catalyst, wherein a product fraction of C | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172479 | Zeolite catalyst with deposited germanium, aluminum and platinum for aromatization of alkanes, process of making and process of using thereof - The present invention is for a catalyst, a process for making the catalyst and a process for using the catalyst in aromatization of alkanes having three to five carbon atoms per molecule, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylene. The catalyst is an aluminum-silicon zeolite having a silicon to aluminum atomic ratio (Si:Al) greater than 15:1, such as MFI or ZSM-5, on which germanium, aluminum and a noble metal, such as platinum, have been deposited. The catalyst may be bound with magnesia, alumina, titania, zirconia, thoria, silica, boria or mixtures thereof. The aluminum and germanium may be deposited simultaneously on the zeolite. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110159287 | Process for the Production of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene - The invention relates to a process for the production of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having a molecular weight between 1000000 g/mol and 10000000 g/mol, an average particle size (D | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110143931 | METHODS FOR MAKING CATALYSTS FOR METHACROLEIN OXIDATION - Methods for preparing catalystis for exidation of unsaturated and/or saturated aldehydes to unsaturated acids is disclosed where the catalyst includes at least molybenum (Mo), phosphorus (P), vanadium (V), bismuth (Bi), where the bismuth component was dissolved in an organic acid solution prior to adding the bismuth containing solution to a solution of the other components. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110137099 | Aromatic alkylation process - In a process for the alkylation of aromatic compounds an aromatic compound; an alkylating agent; hydrogen, an inert gas or a mixture there; and steam is contacted with a shape-selective zeolite catalyst in a reactor. Hydrogen, an inert gas or a mixture thereof is introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 200° C., the alkylating agent is introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 480° C. and the aromatic compound may be introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 200° C. or about 480° C. and steam may be introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 200° C. or about 480° C. This process is applicable for toluene methylation with a shape-selective catalyst of an aluminosilicate zeolite, such as ZSM-5 which has been modified with phosphorus, to produce para-xylene (p-xylene). | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135221 | Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container - The invention relates to a Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) having a body made of flexible woven fabric, and integral handling devices, wherein the fabric is woven from opaque oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) strips having a density of from 500 to 1300 kg/m | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132804 | Increasing octane number of light naphtha using a germanium-zeolite catalyst - This invention relates to a process for the increasing the octane number of a naphtha hydrocarbon feed having a predominantly paraffin content with a germanium-containing zeolite catalyst. The catalyst is a non-acidic germanium zeolite on which a noble metal, such as platinum, has been deposited. The zeolite structure may be of MTW, MWW, MEL, TON, MRE, FER, MFI, BEA, MOR, LTL or MTT. The zeolite is made non-acidic by being base-exchanged with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, such as cesium, potassium, sodium, rubidium, barium, calcium, magnesium and mixtures thereof, to reduce acidity. The catalyst is sulfur tolerant. The hydrocarbon feed may contain sulfur up to 1000 ppm. The present invention could be applicable to a feedstream which is predominantly naphthenes and paraffins. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110118400 | Process for Preparing Modified Polypropylene Compositions - The invention relates to a process for producing a modified polypropylene composition comprising a step of adding at least one organic peroxide, a poly(n)functional acrylate, with n≧2, as co-agent, in a peroxide:co-agent mass ratio of from 1:0.4 to 1:5, and an acid scavenging compound, to a heterophasic propylene copolymer comprising from 50 to 99% by mass of a matrix phase, based on the total mass of the heterophasic propylene copolymer, comprising a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer comprising at least 70% by mass of propylene and up to 30% by mass ethylene, based on the total mass of the matrix phase polymer, and/or at least one C | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110097577 | Scratch-Resistant Moulded Article Made From a Filled Polypropylene Composition - The invention relates to a moulded article made from a polypropylene composition comprising 48-94.9 mass % of a polypropylene; 5-30 mass % of glass fibres having average length of 1-50 mm; 0.1-2 mass % of oleamide and/or erucamide; and 0-20 mass % of other additives; the article showing a colour change of dL<2 in the PSA/Renault scratch tests and a colour change of dL<1.5 in the Erichsen scratch test. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110097524 | Process for Making Opaque Polyester Film - The invention relates to a process for making an opaque and glossy film from a thermoplastic polyester composition, comprising the steps of a) extruding the polyester composition through a slot die, and quenching to form a substantially amorphous film having a crystallinity of at most 5%; b) rapidly heating the amorphous film to a drawing temperature in the range from T | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110064627 | A QUENCH COLUMN APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING METHACROLEIN FROM METHACRYLIC ACID IN A GAS PHASE PRODUCT FROM THE PARTIAL OXIDATION OF ISOBUTENE - A system and process for separating methacrolein (MA) from methacrylic acid (MAA) and acetic acid in the gas phase product from partial oxidation of isobutylene (IB) in two oxidation steps is disclosed. The process and system maximize recovery of all three components at minimum capital and energy cost, under conditions that minimize polymerization conditions and plugging by solids deposition in compressors, columns, etc. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20100323882 | METHODS FOR PREPARING CATALYSTS FOR METHACROLEIN OXIDATION - Methods of making catalysts for oxidation of unsaturated and/or saturated aldehyde to unsaturated acids is disclosed where the catalyst including at least molybdenum (Mo) and phosphorus (P), where the catalyst has a pore size distribution including at least 50% medium pores and if bismuth is present, a nitric acid to molybdenum mole ratio of at least 0.5:1 or at least 6.0:1 moles of HNO | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100305378 | Aromatic Alkylation Process - The present invention is for a process for the alkylation of aromatic compounds, with a shape-selective zeolite catalyst. The process has reactors in series with C | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100280297 | Process of using germanium zeolite catalyst for alkane aromatization - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of alkanes having two to six carbon atoms per molecule to aromatics. The catalyst is a MFI zeolite with a crystallite size of less than 15 microns with, in addition to silicon and aluminum, germanium as a framework element. Platinum is deposited on the zeolite. The zeolite may contain other optional tetravalent and trivalent elements in the zeolite framework. The catalyst is synthesized by preparing a zeolite containing aluminum, silicon, germanium and, optionally, other elements in the framework, calcining the zeolite and depositing platinum on the zeolite. The catalyst may be used for aromatization of alkanes, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylenes. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100240925 | METHODS FOR MAKING UNSATURATED ACIDS USING CATALYSTS FOR METHACROLEIN OXIDATION - Methods for making unsaturated acids using catalysts for oxidation of unsaturated and/or Saturated aldehyde to unsaturated acids is disclosed where the catalyst including at least molybdenum (Mo) and phosphorus (P), where the catalyst has a pore size distribution including at least 50% medium pores and if bismuth is present, a nitric acid to molybdenum mole ratio of at least 0.5:1 or at least 6.0:1 moles of HNO | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100234658 | Catalyst Composition and Process For Converting Aliphatic Oxygenates to Aromatics - The invention relates to a novel catalyst composition La-M/zeolite, which consists essentially of from 0.0001 to 20 mass % of La (lanthanum); from 0.0001 to 20 mass % of at least one element M selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), cerium (Ce) and caesium (Cs); a zeolite of the 10-ring structure type; and optionally a binder (mass % based on total catalyst composition). The invention also relates to the use of the catalyst composition according to the invention in various reactions, for examples in making aromatics from aliphatic hydrocarbons or oxygenated hydrocarbons with good selectivity and activity. The invention further relates more specifically to a process for converting a feed stream comprising oxygenated lower aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds, especially methanol, to a product stream comprising aromatic hydrocarbons and olefins, especially BTX, which process comprises a step of contacting said feed with the catalyst composition according to the invention. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100196641 | POLYETHYLENE FOAM - The invention is directed to polyethylene foam based on a blend comprising 95.5-99.5% by weight low density polyethylene and 0.5-4.5% by weight high density polyethylene and a nucleating agent. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100185033 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTNG ALIPHATIC OXYGENATES TO AROMATICS - The invention relates to a process for converting a feed stream comprising oxygenated lower aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds, especially methanol, to a product stream comprising aromatic hydrocarbons, especially BTX, which process comprises a step of contacting said feed with a catalyst composition La-M/zeolite, which consists essentially of from 0.0001 to 20 mass % (based on total catalyst composition) of lanthanum; from 0.0001 to 20 mass % of at least one element M selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, copper, cerium and caesium; zeolite in hydrogen form; and optionally a binder. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100168489 | Bound phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst, method of preparing and method of using thereof - Disclosed is a bound phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst. Zeolite is treated with a phosphorus compound to form the phosphorus-treated zeolite. Binder material is treated with a mineral acid prior to being bound with the phosphorus-modified zeolite. The binder material includes inorganic oxide materials, such as alumina, clay, aluminum phosphate and silica-alumina, in particular, a binder of alumina or clay or their combinations. The mineral acid includes hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid. The phosphorus-treated zeolite is combined with the acid-treated inorganic oxide binder material to form a zeolite-binder mixture. Water is added to form an extrudable paste which maybe shaped and is heated to a temperature of about 400° C. or higher to form a bound phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst. For aromatic alkylation, the bound phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst is contacted with an aromatic alkylation feed of an aromatic compound and an alkylating agent under reaction conditions suitable for aromatic alkylation. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168351 | CATALYST COMPLEX AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MULTIMODAL MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYOLEFINS - Multinuclear catalyst complex comprising two or more active metal centres and at least one phenoxyimine compound and at least one substituted cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl derivative, each phenoxyimine compound being bonded to a cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl derivative forming a ligand framework, the cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl derivative being coordinated with one of the metal centres and the phenoxyimine compound being coordinated with an active metal centre other than the metal centre the cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl derivative is coordinated with, and wherein the phenoxyimine compound has the formula | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100160705 | PROCESS FOR PERFORMING AN ENDOTHERMIC REACTION - Process for performing an endothermic reaction in a reactor containing catalyst tubes, the catalyst tubes containing a catalyst promoting the endothermic reaction, the process comprising the steps of,
| 06-24-2010 |
| 20100152476 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ALKYL ALKOXYBENZOATES IN ONE STEP - Process for preparing a compound of the formula | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100145104 | Reactor Panel for Catalytic Processes - Modular reactor panel ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100105962 | CATALYTIC HYDROGENATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE INTO SYNGAS MIXTURE - The invention relates to a process of making a syngas mixture containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, comprising a step of contacting a gaseous feed mixture containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen with a catalyst, wherein the catalyst substantially consists of chromia/alumina. This process enables hydrogenation of carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide with high selectivity, and good catalyst stability over time and under variations in processing conditions. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100016529 | CATALYST PRECURSOR FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OLEFINS WITH AN ODD NUMBER OF CARBONS ATOMS, PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SUCH OLEFINS - The present invention relates to a catalyst precursor for the production of odd olefins having the formula: | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100016525 | Installation for Gas-Phase Polymerisation - Installation for the gas-phase polymerisation of at least one olefinic monomer, comprising a horizontal stirred reactor ( | 01-21-2010 |
| 20090314986 | Method for Deactivation of an Organometallic Catalyst and Reactor System Therefor - The present invention relates to a method for the deactivation of an organometallic catalyst in the product stream from an oligomerization reactor for the production of linear alpha-olefin, characterized in that the catalyst-containing product stream of the reactor is subjected to a temperature of at least 160° C. in a heating device. A reactor system for the method of the invention is also disclosed. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090287019 | Process for producing an unsaturated carboxylic acid from an alkane - A one-step vapor phase oxidation process produces an unsaturated carboxylic acid, such as acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, from an alkane, such as propane or isobutane, with a mixed metal oxide catalyst and an excess of alkane relative to oxygen. The unreacted alkane and the byproduct alkene are recycled to the reaction zone without separation. Overall yield and productivity of the unsaturated carboxylic improves for such a process. An analogous method for the preparation of unsaturated nitrites is also disclosed. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090216057 | Method for Preparing Linear Alpha-Olefins - The present invention relates to a method for preparing linear alpha-olefins by oligomerizing of ethylene in the presence of an organic solvent and a homogenous catalyst, characterized in that the method is carried out in a reactor being fed with a gaseous feed comprising a minor amount of ethylene and a major amount of an inert gas. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090214405 | Bubble Column Reactor and Operation Method Thereof - The present invention relates to a bubble column reactor comprising a column reactor having a sparger plate dividing the column reactor into a top reaction compartment and a bottom compartment, characterized in that an inlet and outlet line for introducing and disposing a flushing medium are connected to the bottom compartment; and an operation method thereof. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090048399 | Propylene Copolymer Compositions With High Transparency - Propylene copolymer composition comprising a propylene homopolymer (A) as a matrix polymer and a propylene copolymer (B) containing 10-35 wt. % calculated with respect to the amount of B of an olefin other than propylene. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20080293990 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Ge Zeolites - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a medium pore germanium zeolite, a germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). At least one metal selected from Group 10 is deposited on the medium pore zeolite and, optionally on the germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a medium pore zeolite, an aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) with germanium incorporated into the framework and calcining the medium pore germanium zeolite, germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). At least one metal may be deposited on the germanium zeolite, germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080293989 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Incorporation-1 - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework and at least one metal selected from Group 10 deposited on the zeolite. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080293988 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Incorporation 2 - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework. At least one Group 10 metal, such as platinum, is deposited on the zeolite. Examples of the elements in the framework are tin, boron, iron or titanium. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
