Patent classifications
B01J2219/0236
Corrosion inhibition in hydrothermal processing
The disclosed technology relates to methods of inhibiting corrosion in reaction chambers configured for hydrothermal reaction of feeds containing a heteroatom. An embodiment of such a method comprises providing a feed stream comprising a phosphorus-containing material, an alkali metal compound, water, and a corrosion-inhibitor. The embodiment additionally includes introducing the feed stream and oxidant into a reactor chamber and oxidizing the phosphorus-containing material at an oxidation temperature greater than about 374 C. and an oxidation pressure exceeding about 25 bar, wherein the reactor chamber has inner surfaces comprising a material that corrodes when in contact with a phosphorus compound within the reactor. The embodiment additionally includes selectively reacting the corrosion-inhibitor with phosphorus within the reactor, thereby precipitating in the reactor chamber a phosphorus-containing solid inorganic compound. The embodiment further includes forming in the reactor chamber an alkali salt melt and carrying away from the reactor chamber a mixture comprising the solid phosphorus-containing inorganic compound and the alkali salt melt.
MICROREACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
In various embodiments, a microreactor features a corrosion-resistant microchannel network encased within a thermally conductive matrix material that may define therewithin one or more hollow heat-exchange conduits.
METHOD FOR MODIFYING THE FLUORINE DISTRIBUTION IN A HYDROCARBON COMPOUND
The present invention relates to a process for modifying the fluorine distribution in a hydrocarbon compound, comprising a step of placing in contact between a hydrocarbon compound and a catalytic composition comprising a chromium-based catalyst, said process being performed in a reactor made of a material comprising a base layer made of a material M1 and an inner layer made of a material M2, said base layer and said inner layer being laid against each other, characterized in that the material M2 comprises at least 80% by weight of nickel on the basis of the total weight of the material M2, advantageously at least 90% by weight, preferably at least 95% by weight, in particular at least 99% by weight of nickel on the basis of the total weight of the material M2.
REACTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SILICON
Reactor for production of silicon, comprising a reactor volume, distinctive in that the reactor comprises or is operatively arranged to at least one means for setting a silicon-containing reaction gas for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) into rotation inside the reactor volume. Method for production of silicon.
Anchoring Structure for an Anti-Erosion Coating, in Particular for Protecting a Wall of an FCC Unit
The invention relates to a honeycomb metal anchoring structure (10), formed from a plurality of strips (12) assembled in pairs so as to define a plurality of cells (14). Each strip (12) is divided along its length into a plurality of portions, including at least one series of planar assembly portions (121, 122) juxtaposed and assembled with a series of assembly portions of an adjacent strip by fastening means, each strip (12) having a lower longitudinal edge intended to be applied against a wall to be protected and an upper longitudinal edge opposite the lower longitudinal edge. The anchoring structure additionally comprises a plurality of protective tabs (16) connecting each pair of juxtaposed assembly portions (121, 122), each protective tab (16) being attached to an assembly portion (122) by a longitudinal join line (18) and extending in the direction of the juxtaposed assembly portion (121), at least up thereto.
Autoclave and method for removing salt from autoclave
A vertical autoclave according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a vertical autoclave including an inlet port through which a process solution is introduced, an outlet port through which the process solution is discharged, an oxygen inlet port through which oxygen is supplied to the process solution, an agitator configured to mix the process solution, an inner wall, an acid-resistant brick layer lined on a lower portion and a side portion of the inner wall, and an acid-resistant metal layer lined on an upper portion of the inner wall. A method of removing salt from an autoclave includes raising a surface level of a solution in the autoclave from a first level to a second level such that salt in the autoclave is immersed in the solution, and maintaining the surface level of the solution at the second level. The salt is dissolved in the solution while the surface level of the solution is maintained at the second level.
Microreactor systems and methods
In various embodiments, a microreactor features a corrosion-resistant microchannel network encased within a thermally conductive matrix material that may define therewithin one or more hollow heat-exchange conduits.
METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL UNIT TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN FROM AMMONIA
A method for converting an existing steam methane reformer (SMR) to produce hydrogen via ammonia cracking is provided. The method can include the steps of: providing the existing SMR, wherein the SMR was formerly used to produce hydrogen from a hydrocarbon feedstock; and improving the nitridation resistance of the inner surface of the equipment by adding a protective layer to an inner surface of equipment to be used in the existing SMR, wherein the equipment is selected from the group consisting of a catalyst tube, feed piping, a feed preheater, process gas heat exchangers, and combination thereof.
Method of making acrylic acid from hydroxypropionic acid
Methods for making acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof by contacting a stream containing hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof with either an active catalyst containing an amorphous and partially-dehydrated phosphate salt or a precursor catalyst containing a crystalline phosphate salt in a reactor with a low corrosion rate are provided.
Methods and systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene
Methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) into graphene are described. The methods include contacting a metal with gaseous carbon dioxide, and irradiating a surface of the metal with at least one laser beam to convert the gaseous carbon dioxide into graphene on the surface of the metal. Systems for converting carbon dioxide into graphene are also described.