Processes are disclosed for the catalytic conversion using a heterogeneous hydrogenolysis or hydrogenation catalyst of carbohydrate feed to one or both of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. In the disclosed processes, a portion of the heterogeneous catalyst in the reaction zone of the catalytic process is withdrawn and recycled and the recycle is integrated to enhance the overall process.

The present invention provides a long-lifetime SAPO-34 catalyst prepared from waste MTO catalyst as a raw material and a preparation method thereof. The method comprises the following steps: mixing the waste MTO catalyst fine powder with water; adding a phosphoric acid and an organic amine and stirring to obtain an initial gel mixture for SAPO-34 molecular sieve; crystallizing the initial gel mixture and then at least drying it to obtain a raw SAPO-34 molecular sieve powder; calcining the raw molecular sieve powder to obtain a SAPO-34 molecular sieve powder; then mixing it with a binder and a matrix carrier in water with stirring, and then aging it; and molding and then calcining it to obtain the long-lifetime SAPO-34 catalyst. The preparation method of the present invention uses MTO waste catalyst as a raw material to synthesize SAPO-34 molecular sieve in situ within a short time, and to prepare MTO catalysts having a long life and high selectivity for light olefins.

The present invention provides a long-lifetime SAPO-34 catalyst prepared from waste MTO catalyst as a raw material and a preparation method thereof. The method comprises the following steps: mixing the waste MTO catalyst fine powder with water; adding a phosphoric acid and an organic amine and stirring to obtain an initial gel mixture for SAPO-34 molecular sieve; crystallizing the initial gel mixture and then at least drying it to obtain a raw SAPO-34 molecular sieve powder; calcining the raw molecular sieve powder to obtain a SAPO-34 molecular sieve powder; then mixing it with a binder and a matrix carrier in water with stirring, and then aging it; and molding and then calcining it to obtain the long-lifetime SAPO-34 catalyst. The preparation method of the present invention uses MTO waste catalyst as a raw material to synthesize SAPO-34 molecular sieve in situ within a short time, and to prepare MTO catalysts having a long life and high selectivity for light olefins.

Systems for mixing a catalyst precursor with a heavy oil feedstock preparatory to hydroprocessing the heavy oil feedstock in a reactor to form an upgraded feedstock. Achieving very good dispersion of the catalyst precursor facilitates and maximizes the advantages of the colloidal or molecular hydroprocessing catalyst. A catalyst precursor and a heavy oil feedstock having a viscosity greater than the viscosity of the catalyst precursor are provided. The catalyst precursor is pre-mixed with a hydrocarbon oil diluent, forming a diluted catalyst precursor. The diluted precursor is then mixed with at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock so as to form a catalyst precursor-heavy oil feedstock mixture. Finally, the catalyst precursor-heavy oil feedstock mixture is mixed with any remainder of the heavy oil feedstock, resulting in the catalyst precursor being homogeneously dispersed on a colloidal and/or molecular level within the heavy oil feedstock.

Methods for regenerating and/or rejuvenating catalysts, particularly dewaxing catalysts, as well as methods for performing dewaxing of diesel or distillate boiling range feeds with the regenerated and/or rejuvenated catalyst are provided herein. The regeneration and/or rejuvenation methods can include calcining spent catalyst followed by contacting the calcined catalyst with a solution comprising a complexing agent, which can restore hydrotreatment (HDT) activity and dewaxing activity of the spent catalyst such that it may be reused during hydroprocessing.

Methods for regenerating and/or rejuvenating catalysts, particularly dewaxing catalysts, as well as methods for performing dewaxing of diesel or distillate boiling range feeds with the regenerated and/or rejuvenated catalyst are provided herein. The regeneration and/or rejuvenation methods can include calcining spent catalyst followed by contacting the calcined catalyst with a solution comprising a complexing agent, which can restore hydrotreatment (HDT) activity and dewaxing activity of the spent catalyst such that it may be reused during hydroprocessing.

The present invention provides a process for preparing higher-value products from carbonaceous feedstocks. The process includes converting carbonaceous feedstock in a hydromethanation reactor to a methane-enriched raw product stream, converting the methane-enriched raw product stream to an ammonia synthesis feed gas, then converting the ammonia synthesis feed gas to higher-value products such as ammonia and urea.

The present invention provides a process for preparing higher-value products from carbonaceous feedstocks. The process includes converting carbonaceous feedstock in a hydromethanation reactor to a methane-enriched raw product stream, converting the methane-enriched raw product stream to an ammonia synthesis feed gas, then converting the ammonia synthesis feed gas to higher-value products such as ammonia and urea.

A method for regenerating a deactivated denitration catalyst includes steps of preparing a washing fluid including a water-contained liquid and entrained carbon dioxide bubbles, and subjecting the deactivated denitration catalyst to a treatment with the washing fluid. An apparatus for regenerating the deactivated denitration catalyst is also provided.

A method for regenerating a deactivated denitration catalyst includes steps of preparing a washing fluid including a water-contained liquid and entrained carbon dioxide bubbles, and subjecting the deactivated denitration catalyst to a treatment with the washing fluid. An apparatus for regenerating the deactivated denitration catalyst is also provided.