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Mineral oils: processes and products April category listing, related patent applications 04/09

20090107880 - Method of upgrading heavy hydrocarbon streams to jet products: A process of upgrading a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock comprising contacting a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock with a catalyst in the presence of hydrogen in a reactor system, containing the catalyst as the only catalyst, wherein the catalyst, is prepared by sulfiding a catalyst precursor obtained by mixing at reaction conditions, to... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20090107881 - Methods for increasing catalyst concentration in heavy oil and/or coal resid hydrocracker: Methods and systems for hydrocracking a heavy oil feedstock using, a colloidally or molecularly dispersed catalyst (e.g., molybdenum sulfide) which provide for concentration of the colloidally dispersed catalyst within the lower quality materials requiring additional hydrocracking. In addition to increased catalyst concentration, the inventive systems and methods provide increased reactor... Agent: Workman Nydegger 1000 Eagle Gate Tower

20090107882 - Adsorbents for denitrogenation desulfurization of hydrocarbon oils and methods of producing: The present invention provides adsorbents for deep denitrogenation/desulfurization of hydrocarbon oils, and more particularly to an adsorbent material that selectively adsorbs organonitrogen and organosulfur from transportation fuels at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.... Agent: Ralph A. Dowell Of Dowell & Dowell P.C.

20090107883 - Hydroconversion processes employing multi-metallic catalysts and method for making thereof: A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such catalyst precursor is disclosed. In one embodiment, the catalyst precursor is of the general formula Av[(MP)(OH)x(L)ny]z(MVIBO4), wherein MP is selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof; L is one or more oxygen-containing ligands, and L... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20090107885 - Catalytic system and additive for maximisation of light olefins in fluid catalytic cracking units in operations of low severity: The present invention concerns the field of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes. The invention provides a process increasing production of LPG and propene in FCC units operating under conditions of maximisation of middle distillates of low aromaticity, such that they may be incorporated into the diesel oil pool. The invention... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20090107884 - Stripping apparatus and process: In an FCC apparatus and process in which swirl arms are used to discharge gas and catalyst from a riser, an anti-swirl plate is disposed in the disengaging vessel to dampen the angular momentum of swirling descending catalyst particles and gases.... Agent: Honeywell International Inc Patent Services

20090107886 - Hydroconversion processes employing multi-metallic catalysts and method for making thereof: A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such a catalyst precursor are disclosed. The catalyst precursor comprises at least a promoter metal selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, having an oxidation state of +2 or +4, at least one Group VIB metal,... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20090107887 - Vapor/liquid separation apparatus: A vapor/liquid separation apparatus for treating a flow of vapor/liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons and steam comprises a vertical drum with a side inlet to introduce hydrocarbon/steam mixtures, an overhead vapor outlet, and a lower section in communication with a cylindrical boot of less diameter than the drum, the boot comprising... Agent: Exxonmonbil Chemical Company Law Technology

20090107888 - Tube handling method and apparatus: An apparatus and method for both removing and installing an elongate member at an elevated location on a piece of equipment. The apparatus includes a cantilivered elongate bed having a lattice work support system that carries a motor driven cable draw works, a portion of the lattice work being removable.... Agent: Lyondellbasell Industries

20090107889 - Hydroconversion processes employing multi-metallic catalysts and method for making thereof: A process for upgrading a hydrocarbon feedstock by hydroprocessing using multi-metallic catalysts is disclosed. In one aspect, the invention relates to hydroprocessing of a hydrocarbon feedstock using a catalyst derived from a catalyst precursor of the formula Av[(MP)(OH)x(L)ny]z(MVIBO4), wherein A comprises an alkali metal cation, an ammonium, an organic ammonium... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20090107890 - Desulfurization of whole crude oil by solvent extraction and hydrotreating: A high sulfur content crude oil feedstream is treated by mixing one or more selected solvents with a sulfur-containing crude oil feedstream for a predetermined period of time, allowing the mixture to separate and form a sulfur-rich solvent-containing liquid phase and a crude oil phase of substantially lowered sulfur content,... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20090107891 - Process for preparing hydroprocessing bulk catalysts: A process to prepare hydroprocessing bulk catalysts is provided. The hydroprocessing catalyst has the formula (Mt)a(Xu)b(Sv)d(Cw)e(Hx)f(Oy)g(Nz)h, wherein M is at least one group VIB metal; X is at least at least a metal compound selected from a non-noble Group VIII metal, a Group VIIIB metal, a Group VIB metal, a... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20090101540 - Process for the conversion of heavy charges such as heavy crude oils and distillation residues: recycling at least 60% by weight, preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 95%, of the distillation residue (tar) or liquid leaving the flash unit, containing the catalyst in dispersed phase, rich in metallic sulfides produced by demetallation of the charge and possibly coke, to the deasphalting zone.... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20090101541 - Light oil compositions: c

20090101542 - Compositions comprising a fischer-tropsch derived white oil as carrier oil: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived white oil, wherein the Fischer-Tropsch derived white oil has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 1 to 25 mm2/s, as determined according to ISO 3014, and an active component selected from fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides or food... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20090101543 - Catalyst composition for treating heavy feedstocks: The present invention provides a catalyst and a process for its preparation and its use in cracking heavy feedstocks. The catalyst comprises one or more zeolites having a controlled silica to alumina ratio and preferably treated with alkali in the presence of a matrix component selected from the group consisting... Agent: Kenneth H. Johnson

20090101544 - Apparatus and method for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon fuel: Method and apparatus for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon fuel. The apparatus includes a combustion reactor (3) and a sulfur trap (4) and the combustion reactor (3) is adapted to operate with an air-to-fuel ratio below 1 and in the presence of steam. The sulfur trap (4) is located downstream... Agent: Novak Druce + Quigg LLP

20090101545 - Method for desulfurising olefin motor gasoline: The invention concerns a process for producing gasoline with a low sulphur content and a controlled olefins content, comprising a step for oligomerizing an olefinic feed (step i), a step ii) consisting of mixing the branched olefinic gasoline produced in step i) with a gasoline rich in sulphur and olefins,... Agent: Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan, P.C.

20090101546 - Distillation tower construction and operation: A combination of differently sized structured packings in the wash zone of distillation towers is provides advantages at high vapor rates. The use of a large crimp structured packing below a smaller crimp size structured packing is advantageous for vacuum crude unit service where fouling resistance is desirable and liquid... Agent: Exxonmobil Research & Engineering Company

20090095651 - Hydrocarbon conversion process: Methods of hydroprocessing hydrocarbon streams are provided that employ substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing conditions. In one aspect, the method includes directing a hydrocarbonaceous feed stock to a first substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone wherein an effluent from the first substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone is directed to a second substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone... Agent: Honeywell International Inc Patent Services

20090095652 - Hydrocarbon conversion process to decrease polyaromatics: A process is provided for producing low sulfur diesel having a reduced poly-aromatic level where at least a portion of the poly-aromatics are converted to mono-aromatics. In one aspect, the process separates the temperature and pressure requirements for obtaining low levels of sulfur from the temperature and pressure requirements to... Agent: Honeywell International Inc Patent Services

20090095653 - Hydroisomerization process: A process is provided for improving the cold flow properties of a hydrocarbon stream employing a substantially liquid-phase continuous hydroisomerization zone where the reaction zone has a substantially constant level of dissolved hydrogen throughout without the addition of additional hydrogen external to the reaction zone.... Agent: Honeywell International Inc Patent Services

20090095654 - Hydroprocessing in multiple beds with intermediate flash zones: The instant invention comprises a hydroprocessing method having at least two stages. The first stage employs a hydroprocessing catalyst which may contain hydrotreating catalyst, hydrocracking catalyst, or a combination of both. The subsequent stage is limited to hydrocracking. Conversion in subsequent stages may be improved by the addition of multiple... Agent: Chevron Corporation

20090095655 - Hydrocracking process: Methods of hydrocracking hydrocarbon streams are provided that employ substantially liquid-phase continuous hydroprocessing conditions. In one aspect, the method includes a separate hydrotreating and hydrocracking system where the hydrocracking zone is a substantially liquid-phase continuous system. In another aspect, the method includes a two-stage hydrocracking system where one or both... Agent: Honeywell International Inc Patent Services

20090095656 - Hydrocarbon conversion process to improve cetane number: A process is provided for producing low sulfur diesel having a high cetane number where the temperature and pressure requirements for obtaining low levels of sulfur is separated from the temperature and pressure requirements for improving cetane. In one aspect, a low pressure hydrodesulfurization zone and a high pressure aromatic... Agent: Honeywell International Inc Patent Services

20090095657 - Automation and control of energy efficient fluid catalytic cracking processes for maximizing value added products: With an aim to optimize propylene production, petroleum oil is catalytically cracked by contacting the oil with catalyst mixture consisting of a base cracking catalyst containing an stable Y-type zeolite and small amounts of rare-earth metal oxide, and an additive containing a shape-selective zeolite, in an up-flow type fluid catalytic... Agent: Constance Gall Rhebergen Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

20090095658 - Multifunctional scavenger for hydrocarbon fluids: mixtures thereof; can be used as additives for crude oil and hydrocarbons. These compounds may be used to scavenge mercaptans, sulfides, cyanides, and primary or secondary amines; either alone or in combination.... Agent: Madan, Mossman & Sriram, P.C.

20090095659 - Petroleum products from oil shale: A system for producing petroleum products from oil shale includes one or plural kiln lines made up of plural series-connected, indirect-fired, inclined rotary kilns. Plural kiln lines are operated for parallel processing. Oil shale is advanced through kilns in succession and exhausted from each kiln line substantially free of hydrocarbons.... Agent: Kent S. Burningham, P.C.

20090090654 - Nozzle reactor and method of use: Embodiments of a nozzle reactor of the type useable to inject a first material feed stock and a second material feed stock to cause interaction between the first material feed stock and second material feed stock are described herein. According to one embodiment, the nozzle reactor includes a reactor body... Agent: Holland & Hart, LLP

20090090655 - Additive useful for stabilizing crude oil: Crude oils, especially heavy crude oils that are subject to instability on storage or during transportation can be treated with additives in order to stabilizer the crude oil in regard to precipitating contaminants such as asphaltenes. Alkylphenol resins with at least a second component selected from the group consisting of... Agent: Madan, Mossman & Sriram, P.C.

20090090656 - Apparatus and method for resuscitating and revitalizing hydrocarbon fuels: The invention provides a metal alloy fuel catalyst for decontaminating a hydrocarbon fuel, including diesel and bio-diesel fuel, of a bacterial contamination and for improving fuel combustion. The metal alloy fuel catalysts preferably includes about 70% Sn, about 22% Sb, about 4% Bi, and about 4% Pb, although other formulations... Agent: Rossi, Kimms & Mcdowell LLP.

20090090657 - Mesostructured zeolitic materials and methods of making and using the same: One aspect of the present invention relates to mesostructured zeolites. The invention also relates to a method of preparing mesostructured zeolites, as well as using them as cracking catalysts for organic compounds and degradation catalysts for polymers.... Agent: Proskauer Rose LLP

20090090658 - Methods for enhancing efficiency of bitumen extraction from oil sands using lipids and lipid by-products as process additives: In a method for enhancing the efficiency of separation of bitumen from oil sands ore, lipids, lipid by-products, and lipid derivatives are used as process additives for ore-water slurry-based bitumen extraction processes or in situ bitumen recovery processes. The lipids, lipid by-products, and lipid derivatives act as surfactants reducing surface... Agent: Donald V. Tomkins C/o Tomkins Law Office

20090084707 - Method of upgrading bitumen and heavy oil: The invention is directed to separating a hydrocarbon feed-stock such as bitumen or heavy oil, into a de-asphalted oil component and a residue component comprising primarily asphaltenes. The asphaltenes with some added bitumen are converted by a plasma arc reactor into a controllable mixture of primarily paraffins and impurities. Natural... Agent: Sheridan Ross PC

20090084708 - Process for fluid catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks with high levels of basic nitrogen: A process is described for fluid catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons with high levels of basic nitrogen, where hydrocarbon feedstocks A and B with different levels of basic nitrogen are injected in a segregated fashion, into different risers of a multiple riser FCCU that possesses at least two risers. The injection... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20090084709 - Method of producing low sulfur, high octane gasoline: A process for producing gasoline having reduced sulfur content while maintaining or improving octane rating is provided. A gasoline fraction having a substantial amount of olefinic and sulfur compounds produced from fluidized catalytic cracking or coking is contacted first with an adsorbent to selectively remove alkylated thiophenic, benzothiophene, and alkylated... Agent: Bracewell & Giuliani LLP