Chemistry: fischer-tropsch processes; or purification or recovery of products thereof inventions 02/08

20080051474 - Catalytic process for the conversion of co (ii)hydroxide in co (iii)hydroxide: The present invention relates to a process for the conversion of cobalt(II)hydroxide into cobalt(III)oxidehydroxide (CoOOH) by reaction of the cobalt(II)hydroxide with oxygen in the presence of certain metal compounds. The invention further relates to the use of cobalt(III)oxidehydroxide thus prepared in the preparation of catalysts or catalysts precursors, especially catalysts... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20080051475 - Process for the hydroformylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds: The present invention provides a process for the hydroformylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds, which process comprises reacting said ethylenically unsaturated compound with carbon monoxide and hydrogen, in the presence of a catalyst system and a solvent, the catalyst system obtainable by combining: a) a metal of Group VIII or a... Agent: Venable LLP

20080051476 - Alcohol production means: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of producing alcohol includes dispersing a catalyst in a supercritical fluid and causing carbon monoxide and hydrogen to contact the dispersed catalyst, whereby a reaction occurs to produce the alcohol.... Agent: Reidlaw LLC

20080051477 - Process to prepare a gas oil: Process to optimize the yield of gas oils from a Fischer-Tropsch derived feed by performing the following steps: (a) performing a hydroconversion/hydroisomerisation step on part of the Fischer-Tropsch derived feed; (b) performing a hydroconversion/hydroisomerisation step on another part of the Fischer-Tropsch feed at a conversion greater than the conversion in... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20080051478 - Synthesis of hydrocarbons via catalytic reduction of co2: A method of: introducing hydrogen and a feed gas containing at least 50 vol % carbon dioxide into a reactor containing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst; and heating the hydrogen and carbon dioxide to a temperature of at least about 190° C. to produce hydrocarbons in the reactor. An apparatus having: a... Agent: Naval Research Laboratory Associate Counsel (patents)

20080045613 - Process to prepare lower olefins from a fischer-tropsch synthesis product: Process to prepare lower olefins from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis product by performing the following steps: (a) evaporating part of the product in the presence of a dilution gas stream in a gas and a liquid fraction and separating the liquid fraction; (b) further heating the gas fraction to an elevated... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20080045614 - Process to make a base oil: Process to prepare a base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of greater than 6 cSt from a Fischer-Tropsch derived wax having a T10wt % recovery boiling point of above 500° C. by performing the following steps, (a) contacting a feed comprising the Fischer-Tropsch wax and between 5... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20080039538 - Method for producing methanol, dimethyl ether, derived synthetic hydrocarbons and their products from carbon dioxide and water (moisture) of the air as sole source material: A method for producing methanol and dimethyl ether using the air as the sole source of materials is disclosed. The invention relates to a method for separating the water (i.e., the moisture in the air) and carbon dioxide content of atmospheric air for their use in the subsequent production of... Agent: Winston & Strawn LLP Patent Department

20080039539 - Stabilized boehmite-derived catalyst supports, catalysts, methods of making and using: A stabilized catalyst support having improved hydrothermal stability, catalyst made therefrom, and method for producing hydrocarbons from synthesis gas using said catalyst. The stabilized support is made by a method comprising treating a crystalline hydrous alumina precursor in contact with at least one structural stabilizer or compound thereof. The crystalline... Agent: Conocophillips Company - I. P. Legal

20080033066 - System and method for enhancing co production in a gas to liquid system: A gas to liquid system is provided. The gas to liquid system includes an air separation unit configured to separate oxygen from air and a gas processing unit configured to prepare a fuel stream for combustion. The gas to liquid system also includes a premixing device configured to mix the... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20080033065 - System and method for enhancing co production in a rich combustion system: A device for enhancing carbon monoxide (CO) production in an exhaust gas generated from a system is provided. The device includes a flow path configured to direct the exhaust gas from the system into a heat treatment zone and an energy source configured to provide local heat treatment to the... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20080033067 - Para-xylene production process employing in-situ catalyst selectivation: A catalytic process for the selective production of para-xylene comprises the step of reacting an aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of toluene, benzene and mixtures thereof with a feed comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a selectivated catalyst. The process includes a catalyst selectivation phase... Agent: Exxonmobil Chemical Company Law Technology

20080033068 - Production of oxygenated products: A process for producing oxygenated products from a Fischer-Tropsch derived olefinic feedstock, includes reacting the feedstock, in a hydroformylation reaction stage, with carbon monoxide and hydrogen at an elevated reaction temperature and at a superatmospheric reaction pressure in the presence of a hydroformylation catalyst system. The catalyst system comprises a... Agent: Ladas & Parry