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CMP and its president, Dr. Edwin W. Albers, have contributed through a dedication to research and
development and smart technology to the making of numerous inventions pertinent to the petroleum and refining industry.
A selection of 25 issued United States patents which highlight these achievements by CMP and its president follow. PDF file versions of these patents may be downloaded using the hyperlinks associated with each U.S. patent number below.
Sulfur Oxide Sorption With Layered Chlorite-Type Contact Solids
U.S. Patent No: 6,998,100 Issue Date: February 14, 2006 Assignee: TPC / CMP
Abstract: Chlorite-like phyllosilicate materials are found useful as SOx sorbents. A novel process of sulfur oxide sorption is provided utilizing these layered materials as contact solids. Typical industry applications include sulfur removal from fluid catalyst cracking process, cold-side combustion gas sulfur abatement and cleaner coal gasification.
Catalyst And Process For Preparing And Using Same
U.S. Patent No: 6,383,979 Issue Date: May 7, 2002 Assignee: Tricat Industries, Inc.
Abstract: The invention is a catalyst composition and process for making and using the catalyst composition. The catalyst composition promotes the combustion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. The catalyst composition includes an effective concentration of Group VIII transition metal, such as palladium, an effective concentration of Group IB transition metal, such as copper, and a support, such as microspheroidal alumina.
Hydrotalcite Contact Materials
U.S. Patent No: 6,156,696 Issue Date: December 5, 2000 Assignee: CMP
Abstract: Hydrotalcite-like contact materials are stable in the
crystalline oxide structure and essentially reversible in anion exchange. Large
crystalline sheet materials having increased sorption of SOx
are provided by incorporation of certain organic acid anionic species to modify
the hyrdrotalcite/ brucite structure. Typical industrial applications include
sulfur removal from fluid catalyst cracking process, cold-side combustion gas
sulfur abatement and cleaner coal gasification.
Catalytic Cracking With Reduced Emission Of Sulfur Oxides
U.S. Patent No: 6,129,833 Issue Date: October 10, 2000 Assignee: Tricat Industries, Inc.
Abstract: Sulfur oxides are removed inthe regenerator zone and rapidly released as H2S in the reactor zone of an FCC system employing particulate SOx catalytic/absorbent comprising Cu and an alkali metal oxide. Embodiemtns include the use of an inorganic support, such as slumina or an EC.
Catalyst and Process For Preparing And Using Same
U.S. Patent No: 6,117,813 Issue Date: September 12, 2000 Assignee: Tricat Industries, Inc.
Abstract: The invention is a catalyst composition and process for making and using the catalyst composition. The catalyst composition promotes the combustion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. The catalyst composition includes an effective concentration of Group VIII transition metal oxide, an effective concentration of Group IIIB transistion metal oxide, and, desirably, microspheroidal alumina. The preferred Group VIII transition metal oxide is a cobalt oxide. The preferred Group IIIB transition metal oxide is lanthanum oxide. The preferred Group IIA alkaline earth metal is strontium oxide. The process is for producing a combustion protoor catalyst of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. The carrier for the catalyst is effective in FCC units when used on a support which is other than a mullite-containing support.
SOx Reducing Additive For FCC Systems
U.S. Patent No: 5,990,030 Issue Date: November 23,
1999 Assignee: Tricat Industries, Inc.
Abstract: Sulfur oxides are removed in the regenerator zone and rapidly released as H2S in the reactor zone of an FCC system employing a particulate SOx reducing additive comprising an alkali metal oxide. Embodiments comprise the incorporationof an inorganic support, MgO, CeO2 or Ag and V2O5.
Hydrotalcite Sulfer Oxide Sorption
U.S. Patent No: 5,928,496 Issue Date: July 27,
1999 Assignee: CMP
Abstract: Hydrotalcite-like contact materials are stable in the
crystalline oxide structure and essentially reversible in anion exchange. Large
crystalline sheet materials having increased sorption of SOx
are provided by incorporation of certain organic acid anionic species to modify
the hyrdrotalcite/ brucite structure. Typical industrial applications include
sulfur removal from fluid catalyst cracking process, cold-side combustion gas
sulfur abatement and cleaner coal gasification.
Metal Sulfide Initiators For Metal Oxide Sorbent Regeneration
U.S. Patent No: 5,914,288 Issue Date: June 22,
1999 Assignee: Research Triangle Institute
Abstract: A process for regenerating a sulfided sorbent is provided. According to the process of the invention, a substantial portion of the energy necessary to initiate the regeneration reaction is provided by the combustion of a particulate metal sulfide additive. In using the particulate metal sulfide additive, the oxygen-containing gas used to regenerate the sulfided sorbent can be fed to the regeneration zone without heating or at a lower temperature than used in conventional processes wherein the regeneration reaction is initiated only by heating the oxygen-containing. The particulate metal sulfide additive is preferably an inexpensive mineral ore such as iron pyrite which does not adversely affect the regeneration or corresponding desulfurization reactions. The invention further includes a sorbent composition comprising the particulate metal sulfide additive in admixture with an active metal oxide sorbent capable of removing one or more sulfur compounds from a sulfur-containing gas stream.
Process For Improving The Physical Properties Of Formed Particles
U.S. Patent No: 5,925,327 Issue Date: July 20,
1999 Assignee: Thiele Kaolin Company
Abstract: A process for significantly improving the physical properties of formed particles is disclosed. The process includes adding an effective amount of an acid stable surfactant or an alkaline stable surfactant to a component of the material before drying the particles. The preferred particles are microspheroidal for the use in fluid bed reactors, but can include granules and beads.
Cracking Catalyst and Process for Preparing Same
U.S. Patent No: 5,866,496 Issue Date: February 2,
1999 Assignee: Thiele Kaolin Company
Abstract: The invention is a catalyst and a process for
manufacturing a catalyst. The process includes adding an effective amount of an
acid stable surfactant or an alkaline stable surfactant to a slurry of
particles including an active mineral component. Desirable active mineral
components include natural or synthetic zeolites and specialty clays such as
chlorite clays and other non-kaolin clays for use in catalysts.
Catalyst Composition and Methods for Using and Preparing Same
U.S. Patent No: 5,801,115 Issue Date: September 1, 1998 Assignee: Kataleuna GmbH
Abstract: A catalyst composition for a catalyst that reduces the
emissions of sulfur compounds from industrial processes is disclosed. This
catalyst is a spheroidal particle comprised of a mixture of inorganic oxides
with an inorganic binder, an organic binder, or a mixture of these binders. The
preferred embodiment is a particle containing zinc titanate. Also disclosed is
the catalysts application in both fluid bed and ebullating bed processes such
as petroleum refinery fluid catalytic cracking units and utility company coal
gasification units. Additionally there is disclosed processes for preparing
this catalyst using spray drying techniques and beading and tumbling
techniques.
Process for Improving the Physical and Catalytic Properties of a Fluid Cracking
Catalyst
U.S. Patent No: 5,739,072 Issue Date: April 14, 1998 Assignee: Thiele Kaolin Company
Abstract: A process for significantly improving the physical and
catalytic properties of fluid cracking catalysts (FCC) is disclosed. The
invention is a process for manufacturing a fluid cracking catalyst. The process
includes adding an effective amount of an acid stable surfactant or an alkaline
stable surfactant to a slurry of clay particles and sodium silicate particles.
The process then includes forming a sol binder and spray drying the particles.
Forming of the dried particles into a catalyst product then occurs.
Process for Improving the Physical Properties of Formed Particles
U.S. Patent No: 5,711,930 Issue Date: January 27, 1998 Assignee: Thiele Kaolin Company
Abstract: A process for significantly improving the physical
properties of formed particles is disclosed. The process includes adding an
effective amount of an acid stable surfactant or an alkaline stable surfactant
to a component of the material before drying the particles. The preferred
particles are microspheroidal for use in fluid bed reactors, but can include
granules and beads.
Process for Improving the Physical and Catalytic Properties for a Fluid Cracking
Catalyst
U.S. Patent No: 5,135,756 Issue Date: August 4, 1992 Assignee: Thiele Kaolin Company
Abstract: A process for significantly improving the physical and
catalytic properties of fluid cracking catalysts (FCC) is disclosed. The
invention is a process for manufacturing a fluid cracking catalyst. The process
includes adding an effective amount of an acid stable surfactant or an alkaline
stable surfactant to a slurry of clay particles and sodium silicate particles.
The process then includes forming a sol binder and spray drying the particles.
Forming of the dried particles into a catalyst product then occurs.
Process for Improving the Physical and Catalytic Properties of Fluid Cracking
Catalysts
U.S. Patent No: 4,946,814 Issue Date: August 7, 1990 Assignee: Thiele Kaolin Company
Abstract: A process for significantly improving the physical and
catalytic properties of faujasite containing fluid cracking catalysts (FCC)
employing a sol binder by incorporating acid stable surfactants into the
catalyst component streams prior to spray drying.
Hydrocarbon Conversion Catalyst Preparation
U.S. Patent No: 4,247,420 Issue Date: January 27, 1981 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: A dense, highly attrition resistant catalyst is prepared by reacting an alkali-metal silicate and aluminate under conditions which produce a thermally and hydrothermally stable cogel having a substantial surface area in pores ranging from 25 to 75 A°. The catalyst includes excess silicate obtained as a by-product from a Type Y zeolite synthesis.
Silica-Alumina Hydrogel Catalyst
U.S. Patent No: 4,226,743 Issue Date: October 7, 1980 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: A dense, attrition resistant catalyst is prepared by precipitating a silica alumina hydrogel at a high pH, and subsequently reacting the alkaline hydrogel with sufficient acid aluminum salt at a pH below 4 to obtain an acidic hydrogel slurry. The slurry is then processed into a catalyst by spray drying, washing and ion exchanging. The catalyst may include substantial quantities of clay and/or crystalline aluminosilicate seolites.
Method Of Preparing A Novel Platelet-Type Crystalline Form Of Synthetic Faujasite
U.S. Patent No: 4,175,059 Issue Date: November 20, 1979 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: A process for preparing a synthetic faujasite having a novel platelet-type crystalline shape and a silica to alumina ratio above 2.2 by adding potassium ions to a seeded faujasite synthesis slurry and heating to convert to a synthetic faujasite. The use of the novel zeolite form as a catalyst promoter and an adjuvant for strengthening formed zeolite such as beeds, balls, pills and extrudates is also disclosed.
Method For Producing Open Framework Zeolites
U.S. Patent No: 3,947,482 Issue Date: March 30, 1976 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: High purity synthetic zeolites having open frameworks, such as offretite, uncontaminated with detectable traces of other zeolites, can be synthesized by the hydrothermal reaction of a silica source, alumina source, sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide in the presence of a zeolite nucleation slurry synthesized from a mixture of a silica source, alumina source, sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide and an organic template agent. The preferred organic template agents are the quaternary compounds wherein the central element is one from Group 5A of the Periodic Table and various conjugated aromatic compounds. The zeolite synthesis mixture itself does not contain any organic ion template agent. With this organic template agent not being required, the nucleation slurry is used to promote crystallization of the synthesis mixture to the open framework type of zeolite.
Hydrocarbon Cracking Catalysts With Promoter Mixtures
U.S. Patent No: 3,894,940 Issue Date: July 15, 1975 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: A mixture of rare earth hydrogen Y type zeolite, and hydrogen ferrierite is used as a catalyst for the conversion of hydrocarbons. The rare earth hydrogen Y and a hydrogen ferrierite mixture may be advantageously combined with amorphous matrix components such as silica, alumina, silica-alumina hydrogel and/or clay to form cracking catalyst compositions of the fluid or moving bed type.
Exchanged Faujasite
U.S. Patent No: 3,867,307 Issue Date: February 18, 1975 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: Synthetic faujasite is exchanged with a combination of rare earth and transition metal ions. The resulting exchanged faujasites possess high thermal and steam stabilities and find utility as hydrocarbon conversion catalysts.
Hydrocarbon Cracking With Amorphous Inorganic Gel-VK3
U.S. Patent No: 3,838,037 Issue Date: September 24, 1974 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: An amorphous high surface area inorganic gel, designated VK3, having the formula
0.9 to 1.3 K2O: 3 to 8 SiO2:Al2O3:XH2O
wherein X has a value of 0 to 20.
VK3 possesses a large proportion of its surface area in pores having diameters in the 14 to 50 A range and finds utility as a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst and as an adsorbent for large organic molecules.
Amorphous Inorganic Gel
U.S. Patent No: 3,775,345 Issue Date: November 27, 1973 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: An amorphous high surface area inorganic gel, designated VK3, having the formula
0.9 to 1.3 K2O: 3 to 8 SiO2:Al2O3:XH2O
wherein X has a value of 0 to 20.
VK3 possesses a large proportion of its surface area in pores having diameters in the 14 to 50 A range and finds utility as a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst and as an adsorbent for large organic molecules.
Preparation of Zeolites
U.S. Patent No: 3,755,538 Issue Date: August 28, 1973 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: Crystalline zeolites are prepared by reacting precursor mixtures of silica, alumina, alkali metal, hydroxide and water to which have been added a minor quantity of a composition which is highly active for initiation of crystallization of the desired zeolite from the precursor reaction mixture. The composition which is highly active for the production of zeolites comprises a reacted aqueous slurry of alkali metal hydroxide, alumina, silica, water and a minor quantity of an additive selected from the group consisting of boron, vanadium, phosphorous, molybdenm, tungsten, germanium, gallium, and mixtures thereof.
Novel Zeolite Surfaces
U.S. Patent No: 3,730,910 Issue Date: May 1, 1973 Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.
Abstract: Aluminosilicates, and particularly those of the zeolite class, are formed on substrate surfaces. These substrate surfaces include those of fibers, pills, extrusions, pellets or those on bulk structures such as laminates, composites, rods, bricks, tubes, tiles, blocks, honeycomb structures, monoliths and so on. The shape and structure can be of essentially any variation. Suitable substrate surfaces are those of inorganic oxides which include glasses, silicas, aluminas, aluminosilicates, germanias, zirconias, mangesias, titanias, and mixtures and combinations of these materials. The process of forming aluminosilicates on these surfaces comprises either (i), contacting the substrate surface with aluminosilicate, (ii), contacting the substrate surface with an alkaline sodium silicate-sodium aluminate aluminosilicate or zeolite yielding mixture, or (III), contacting the substrate surface with a silicate or aluminate solution of a composition suffficient to produce a particular aluminosilicate with components on the surface of the substrate. This surface aluminosilicate or zeolite produced can then be ion exchanged or impregnated with any desired elements or chemicals for catalytic or adsorption uses, or otherwise utilized for its novel surface features in composites or other structures.
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