US2905606A
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Conversion of hydrocarbons in the presence of neutron irradiation and a hydrogenation catalyst
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1957-04-08
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Granted: 1959-09-22
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Expires: 1977-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Long
- 👤 Henry J Hibshman
- 👤 John P Longwell
- 👤 Robert W Houston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:28
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G15/00; C10G15/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING EXPOSING A HYDROCARBON BOILING UP TO 1150* F. IN THE PRESENCE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATION CATALYST COMPRISING A POROUS CARRIER IMPREGNATED WITH A MINOR BUT CATALYZING AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATION COMPONENT, SAID CATALYST HAVING A SURFACE AREA ABOVE 50 M.2/GR., AND IN THE PRESENCE OF UNDER 100 S.C.F. OF ADDED HYDROGEN/BBL. OF FEED, TO RADIATION COMPRISING NEUTRONS, AT A NEUTRON FLUX IN THE RANGE OF 10**11 TO 10**15 N/CM.2/SEC., AND AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 50* TO 7000* F. UNTIL 0.3 TO 3000 B.T.U.''S OF RADIANT ENERGY PER POUND OF FRESH FEED HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND THE CONVERSION OF SAID HYDROCARBON IS AT LEAST 10%, AND RECOVERING A LIQUID PRODUCT IN YIELDS ABOVE 80 WT. PERCENT, BASED ON COVERRTED FEED, SAID LIQUID PRODUCT HAVING A BROMINE NUMBER BELOW 20.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING EXPOSING A HYDROCARBON BOILING UP TO 1150* F. IN THE PRESENCE OF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATION CATALYST COMPRISING A POROUS CARRIER IMPREGNATED WITH A MINOR BUT CATALYZING AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATION COMPONENT, SAID CATALYST HAVING A SURFACE AREA ABOVE 50 M.2/GR., AND IN THE PRESENCE OF UNDER 100 S.C.F. OF ADDED HYDROGEN/BBL. OF FEED, TO RADIATION COMPRISING NEUTRONS, AT A NEUTRON FLUX IN THE RANGE OF 10**11 TO 10**15 N/CM.2/SEC., AND AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 50* TO 7000* F. UNTIL 0.3 TO 3000 B.T.U.''S OF RADIANT ENERGY PER POUND OF FRESH FEED HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND THE CONVERSION OF SAID HYDROCARBON IS AT LEAST 10%, AND RECOVERING A LIQUID PRODUCT IN YIELDS ABOVE 80 WT. PERCENT, BASED ON COVERRTED FEED, SAID LIQUID PRODUCT HAVING A BROMINE NUMBER BELOW 20.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1962-09-21 | 1963-03-23 | 1963-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-09-21 | 1967-03-23 | 1967-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-09-21 | 1971-03-23 | 1971-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |