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Denitrogenating and upgrading of high nitrogen containing hydrocarbon stocks with low molecular weight carbon-hydrogen fragment contributors
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1974-10-17
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1994-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A method is described for converting nitrogen containing oil stock such as shale oil syncrudes or other stocks of high nitrogen level by cracking in the presence of C2 to C5 hydrocarbons and/or methanol with an acidic zeolite cracking catalyst. Cocracking of the high nitrogen stock with the carbon-hydrogen contributors provides appreciable denitrogenation of the charge thus decreasing the need for hydroprocessing the charge with attendant savings in operating costs.
Inventors
- 👤 Hartley Owen
- 👤 Edward J. Rosinski
- 👤 Paul B. Venuto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:33
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G11/00; C10G11/14; C10G11/18; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for converting high nitrogen containing crudes which comprises, mixing the nitrogen containing crude with a low molecular weight carbon hydrogen fragment contributor selected from the group comprising methanol alone or in admixture with C 2 -C 5 olefins, passing the mixture thus formed in contact with a crystalline zeolite cracking catalyst under conversion conditions comprising a temperature within the range of 800° to 1400°F. and an oil charge residence time within the range of 0.5 to 12 sec. and recovering a product of said cracking operation of reduced nitrogen content separate from the catalyst employed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for converting high nitrogen containing crudes which comprises, mixing the nitrogen containing crude with a low molecular weight carbon hydrogen fragment contributor selected from the group comprising methanol alone or in admixture with C 2 -C 5 olefins, passing the mixture thus formed in contact with a crystalline zeolite cracking catalyst under conversion conditions comprising a temperature within the range of 800° to 1400°F. and an oil charge residence time within the range of 0.5 to 12 sec. and recovering a product of said cracking operation of reduced nitrogen content separate from the catalyst employed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the catalyst comprises a mixture of rare earth exchanged "Y" faujasite crystalline zeolite in combination with a mordenite crystalline zeolite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the mordenite zeolite is in a greater proportion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein a heavy cycle oil is separated from the product of the cracking operation and is recycled for admixture with the nitrogen containing crude passed to the cracking operation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mordenite is a dealuminized mordenite.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the catalyst is provided with a hydrogenating metal component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the feed comprises at least 1400 ppm nitrogen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the high nitrogen crude is a syncrude obtained from oil shale.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |