Chemistry of inorganic compounds inventions 09/06

20060210461 - Flue gas purification device having an essentially horizontal through flow: A flue gas purification device comprising a receptacle, which has an absorption zone, through which the supplied flue gas can flow in an essentially horizontal direction....

20060210460 - Purification device for flue gas with divided scrubbing liquid sump: The present invention relates to a device for the purification of flue gas comprising a scrubbing liquid sump divided into several basins and a pump device, which pumps the scrubbing liquid from at least one basin of the scrubbing liquid sump to scrubbing liquid nozzles....

20060210462 - Compositions based on cerium oxide, zirconium oxide and, optionally, another rare earth oxide, having a specific raised surface at 1100°c, method for the production and use thereof as a catalyst: The inventive composition, according to a first embodiment, consists essentially of a cerium oxide and a zirconium oxide in an atomic ratio Ce/Zr of at least 1. According to a second embodiment, said composition is based on cerium oxide, zirconium oxide with an atomic ratio Ce/Zr of at least 1...

20060210463 - Reducing mercury emissions from the burning of coal: Processes and compositions are provided for decreasing emissions of mercury upon combustion of fuels such as coal. Various sorbent compositions are provided that contain components that reduce the level of mercury and/or sulfur emitted into the atmosphere upon burning of coal. In various embodiments, the sorbent compositions are added directly...

20060210464 - Carbon nanohorn assembly producing method: In a production chamber (107), a cylindrical graphite rod (101) is fixed to a rotation device (115), enabling the graphite rod (101) to rotate around its longitudinal axis and to move right and left along its longitudinal axis. The lateral surface of the graphite rod (101) is irradiated with laser...

20060210465 - Anisotropic material treatment heater tubes: A material treatment heater tube is provided in which the axial thermal conductivity is less than 10% of the circumferential thermal conductivity....

20060210466 - Microwave induced functionalization of single wall carbon nanotubes and composites prepared therefrom: The invention is directed to a method of forming, producing or manufacturing functionalized nanomaterials, and, specifically, soluble functionalized nanomaterials. The presently described invention also relates to nanomaterial-based composites consisting of a target material, which can include ceramic, polymer, or metallic matrices incorporated into or grown on nanomaterials, as well as...

20060210467 - Producing a stable catalyst for nanotube growth: A process (40) is provided for preparing a catalyst (20). A catalyst (20) is formed over a substrate (12). A gas (24) comprising hydrogen and carbon is applied to the catalyst (20), wherein a carbon seeding layer (26) is formed on the catalyst (20). Carbon nanotubes (28) may then be...

20060210468 - Heat transfer system for the combustion of a fuel and heating of a process fluid and a process that uses same: A heat transfer system and use thereof. The heat transfer system provides for the combustion of a fuel and the use of heat energy released by the combustion to heat a process fluid and to preheat the fuel and oxidant prior to their combustion. The heat transfer system includes three...

20060210469 - Method for removing water molecules from vacuum chamber, program for executing the method, and storage medium storing the program: A method for removing water molecules from a vacuum chamber for carrying out a process on a target object in vacuum includes the steps of introducing into the vacuum chamber a water molecule removal gas including at least a reduction gas which reduces the water molecules to produce hydrogen molecules...

20060210470 - System and method for generating hydrogen: A method of generating hydrogen is disclosed. The method comprises preparing a first mixture of a stabilizer and a gelling agent in water to define a resulting solution. The method further comprises mixing the resulting solution with metallic particles and metal borohydride to define a resulting mixture. The method further...

20060210471 - Method and apparatus for producing hydrogen from methanol: A method that allows producing hydrogen from methanol in a simple manner and an apparatus that is small in size and light in weight, which can produce hydrogen from methanol, are provided. The apparatus comprises a container (4) that retains liquid methanol (2) as a source material and gases (3)...

20060210472 - Solid crystalline cok-7, a preparation process, and use in transforming hydrocarbons: The invention concerns a solid crystalline designated COK-7, which has a particular X ray diffraction diagram. Said solid has a chemical composition, expressed on an anhydrous base in terms of moles of oxides by the formula XO2: mYO2, X representing one or more tetravalent element(s), Y representing at least one...

20060204418 - Catalytic adsorbents for mercury removal from flue gas and methods of manufacture therefor: The present invention provides catalytic adsorbents formed from doping activated carbon with a dispersed halide salt. The catalytic adsorbents provided herein are stable and harmless at room temperature, yet allow for chemical adsorption at elevated temperatures typical of those for flue gas streams. The present invention also provides methods of...

20060204417 - Method for treating emissions: A method for removing pollutants from flue gas generated by a plant having one or more burners located at an inlet end of a vertically extending stack, the flue gas being discharged through an outlet end of the stack. The pollutants are removed by an emission treatment system which includes...

20060204419 - Method of purifying a natural gas by mercaptan adsorption: The raw natural gas is deacidized and dehydrated in units DA and DH. The treated gas is then purified by adsorption of the mercaptans in first enclosure A1. Part of the purified gas is heated in E1, then fed into second enclosure A2 so as to discharge the water adsorbed...

20060204420 - Co oxidation promoters for use in fcc processes: A composition for promoting the oxidation of CO and minimizing NOx emissions during FCC processes comprises (i) acidic oxide support, (ii) at least one precious metal for promoting CO oxidation, and (iii) metals or metal oxides capable of reducing NOx production during CO oxidation, at least one precious metal (ii)...

20060204421 - Cubic boron nitride, method for producing cubic boron nitride, grinding wheel with cubic boron nitride, and sintered cubic boron nitride compact: A method for producing cubic boron nitride in which hBN is held in the presence of a catalyst substance under conditions in which cBN remains thermodynamically stable, to thereby cause hBN to undergo a phase transition to form cBN, wherein the catalyst substance contains a lithium source, a magnesium source,...

20060204422 - Process for the preparation of organosilanes: with a sulphurization reagent selected from the group consisting or alkali metal hydrogen sulphide, alkali metal sulphide Me2S, alkali metal polysulphide Me2Sg and any desired combinations thereof, and optionally additionally with sulphur and/or with H2S, in an alcohol, the Me2S or Me2Sg containing more than 10% by weight of water...

20060204423 - Process for producing bi12mo20 particles and photo-conductor layer for radiation imaging panels: An alkaline solution of an alkali-soluble compound, which is selected from the group consisting of an alkali-soluble silicon compound and an alkali-soluble germanium compound, is prepared. Also, a water-soluble bismuth compound solution is prepared. The alkaline solution and the water-soluble bismuth compound solution are subjected to mixing processing with agitation...

20060204424 - Carbon dioxide flue gas sequestering mechanism: The present invention incorporates new and useful improvements in the carbon dioxide sequestering mechanism of Ref. 1 of the Cross References. The ejector systems of Ref. 1 are rearranged in a manner that lowers the frictional effects of the resultant flow pattern after the flue gas and ejector spray have...

20060204425 - Apparatus and method for co2 recovery: An apparatus and a method for recovering CO2 are provided in which an energy efficiency is improved. The apparatus for recovering CO2 includes a flow path for returning extracted, temperature risen semi-lean solution into a regeneration tower wherein at least a part of the semi-lean solution obtained by removing a...

20060204427 - Aqueous carbon nanotube applicator liquids and methods for producing applicator liquids thereof: Certain applicator liquids and method of making the applicator liquids are described. The applicator liquids can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. An applicator liquid for preparation of a nanotube film or fabric includes a controlled concentration of nanotubes dispersed in a liquid medium containing...

20060204426 - Methods and devices for making carbon nanotubes and compositions thereof: A method of making carbon nanotubes includes reacting hydrogen and carbon monoxide in a reaction chamber and in the presence of stainless steel. Typically, the carbon nanotubes are formed on the stainless steel. These carbon nanotubes can be removed from the stainless steel and can be used in a variety...

20060204428 - Lipid nanotube or nanowire sensor: A sensor apparatus comprising a nanotube or nanowire, a lipid bilayer around the nanotube or nanowire, and a sensing element connected to the lipid bilayer. Also a biosensor apparatus comprising a gate electrode; a source electrode; a drain electrode; a nanotube or nanowire operatively connected to the gate electrode, the...

20060204429 - Production of activated char using hot gas: A gas mixture preheated to high temperatures using an oxy-fuel, an oxygen-enriched air-fuel or an air-fuel burner is used to devolatilize and partially oxidize carbonaceous feedstock, thereby producing an active residual char that can be used in applications utilizing activated carbon. Use of hot gas and ground carbonaceous feedstock allows...

20060204430 - Production of activated char using hot gas: A gas mixture preheated to high temperatures using an oxy-fuel, an oxygen-enriched air-fuel or an air-fuel burner is used to devolatilize and partially oxidize carbonaceous feedstock, thereby producing an active residual char that can be used in applications utilizing activated carbon. Use of hot gas and ground carbonaceous feedstock allows...

20060204431 - Multiple particles and method for preparation thereof: In the present invention, when hollow polyhedral fine particles consisting of atoms of a first element and atoms of a second element are produced, atoms of the first element and atoms of the second element are structured in a reversed micelle composed of a surfactant. Thereby, hollow polyhedral fine particles...

20060204432 - Process for the recovery of sulfur from claus tail gas streams: Recovering sulfur from a gas stream containing hydrogen sulfide by oxidizing the gas stream to convert the hydrogen sulfide in the gas stream to sulfur oxide, and thus form a sulfur oxide enriched gas stream. The sulfur oxide enriched gas stream is contacted with a solid, sulfation resistant adsorbent bed...

20060204433 - Process for treating a gas containing hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide: A process for treating a gas containing hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) is described in which: said gas is brought into contact at a suitable temperature with an organic solvent containing at least a soluble catalytic system, comprising at least one compound comprising at least one functional group...

20060204434 - Synthesis of silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves: In a method of synthesizing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve comprising at least one intergrown phase of an AEI framework type material and a CHA framework type material, a first synthesis mixture is prepared comprising water and sources of phosphorus, aluminum and optionally silicon. The first synthesis mixture is then heated...

20060198772 - Method for producing actinium-225: A method for producing Ac-225 is presented, wherein Ac-225 is produced by bombardment of Ra-226 with deuterons accelerated in a cyclotron. The deuterons preferably have an incident energy of between 15 and 22 MeV. The method, which allows production of Ac-225 at high yields and purity levels, is particularly interesting...

20060198773 - Method for suppressing the leachability of certain metals: The interaction of Sn, Sb and Pb with tungsten in contact with an aqueous medium has a synergistic effect in which the leachability of each metal is suppressed. This means that tungsten has the ability to suppress the leachability of these same metals, in particular lead. For example, tungsten may...

20060198774 - Mercury removal sorbent: A composition comprising a vanadium oxide compound and an alkali metal promoter loaded onto a porous support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the...

20060198775 - Mercury removal sorbent: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium compound and a TiO2 support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds...

20060198776 - Mercury removal sorbent: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium-phosphorus-oxide material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds from flue gas streams produced...

20060198777 - Mercury removal sorbent: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium compound and a ZrO2 support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds...

20060198778 - Reduction of nox in fluid catalytic cracking regenerator off-gas streams: The present invention relates to a process for reducing NOx concentrations in the regenerator off-gas stream of a fluid catalytic cracking unit. More particularly, the present invention relates to contacting the regenerator off-gas stream with an effective amount of a treating solution under conditions such that at least a fraction...

20060198779 - Selective non-catalytic reduction of nox: A non-catalytic process for NOx concentrations in process streams wherein a reducing agent and a readily-oxidizable gas are injected into a NOx-containing process stream to reduce the concentration of the NOx-containing process stream while minimizing the carryover of the unreacted reducing agent....

20060198780 - Method and apparatus for removing co2 in mixed gas such as biogas: The CO2 removing apparatus includes a first reaction flow path and a second reaction flow path. The first reaction flow path includes a first reaction section in which a supplied gas is heated in the presence of a catalyst to cause a reaction, a raw material gas supply section supplying...

20060198781 - Process for synthesis gas production: A process for obtaining a synthesis gas (GS) at a predetermined high pressure corresponding to the ammonia synthesis pressure, in which there are hydrogen and nitrogen in a 3/1 molar ratio, comprising the steps of feeding a continuous flow of natural gas to a primary reforming step (RP) with steam...

20060198782 - Nickel oxide nanoparticles as catalyst precursor for hydrogen production: Decomposition of methane to produce carbon monoxide-free hydrogen is accomplished using un-supported, nanometer sized, hydrogen reduced, nickel oxide particles made by a precipitation process. A nickel compound, such as NiCl2 or Ni(NO3) is dissolved in water and suitably precipitated as nickel hydroxide. The precipitate is separated, dried and calcined to...

20060198772 - Method for producing actinium-225: A method for producing Ac-225 is presented, wherein Ac-225 is produced by bombardment of Ra-226 with deuterons accelerated in a cyclotron. The deuterons preferably have an incident energy of between 15 and 22 MeV. The method, which allows production of Ac-225 at high yields and purity levels, is particularly interesting...

20060198773 - Method for suppressing the leachability of certain metals: The interaction of Sn, Sb and Pb with tungsten in contact with an aqueous medium has a synergistic effect in which the leachability of each metal is suppressed. This means that tungsten has the ability to suppress the leachability of these same metals, in particular lead. For example, tungsten may...

20060198774 - Mercury removal sorbent: A composition comprising a vanadium oxide compound and an alkali metal promoter loaded onto a porous support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the...

20060198775 - Mercury removal sorbent: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium compound and a TiO2 support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds...

20060198776 - Mercury removal sorbent: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium-phosphorus-oxide material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds from flue gas streams produced...

20060198777 - Mercury removal sorbent: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium compound and a ZrO2 support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds...

20060198778 - Reduction of nox in fluid catalytic cracking regenerator off-gas streams: The present invention relates to a process for reducing NOx concentrations in the regenerator off-gas stream of a fluid catalytic cracking unit. More particularly, the present invention relates to contacting the regenerator off-gas stream with an effective amount of a treating solution under conditions such that at least a fraction...

20060198779 - Selective non-catalytic reduction of nox: A non-catalytic process for NOx concentrations in process streams wherein a reducing agent and a readily-oxidizable gas are injected into a NOx-containing process stream to reduce the concentration of the NOx-containing process stream while minimizing the carryover of the unreacted reducing agent....

20060198780 - Method and apparatus for removing co2 in mixed gas such as biogas: The CO2 removing apparatus includes a first reaction flow path and a second reaction flow path. The first reaction flow path includes a first reaction section in which a supplied gas is heated in the presence of a catalyst to cause a reaction, a raw material gas supply section supplying...

20060198781 - Process for synthesis gas production: A process for obtaining a synthesis gas (GS) at a predetermined high pressure corresponding to the ammonia synthesis pressure, in which there are hydrogen and nitrogen in a 3/1 molar ratio, comprising the steps of feeding a continuous flow of natural gas to a primary reforming step (RP) with steam...

20060198782 - Nickel oxide nanoparticles as catalyst precursor for hydrogen production: Decomposition of methane to produce carbon monoxide-free hydrogen is accomplished using un-supported, nanometer sized, hydrogen reduced, nickel oxide particles made by a precipitation process. A nickel compound, such as NiCl2 or Ni(NO3) is dissolved in water and suitably precipitated as nickel hydroxide. The precipitate is separated, dried and calcined to...