David Storm

US Patent:

57118701, Jan 27, 1998

Filed:

May 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/654485

Inventors:

David Anthony Storm - Montvale NJ
Peter Charles Ricci - Beacon NY

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C10G 900

US Classification:

208131

Abstract:

A residual oil feedstock comprises carbon residue measured according to ASTM D-4530. The feedstock is admixed with water/steam in an amount of 10 wt % to 30 wt % and optionally a hydrogen donor, such as methane and/or gas oil derived from recycle. The resulting admixture is subjected to delayed coking reaction conditions. The process yields hydrocarbon liquids in an increased amount. Coke make and gas make are thereby reduced.

US Patent:

44003641, Aug 23, 1983

Filed:

Jul 17, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/284155

Inventors:

David A. Storm - Montvale NJ

Assignee:

The Halcon SD Group, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

C07C 5116
C01B 3118
B01D 5336

US Classification:

423247

Abstract:

In a process for oxidation of methacrolein to methacrylic acid the carbon monoxide present in the recycle gas can be selectively oxidized to carbon dioxide with substantially no oxidation of the methacrolein content. A preferred catalyst for such an oxidation is a crystalline alumino silicate having pores of about 4-5 angstroms diameter and containing within the pores at least one metal or compound of the noble metal group, particularly platinum.

US Patent:

61789801, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Aug 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/140010

Inventors:

David A. Storm - Montvale NJ

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

F17D 117

US Classification:

137 13

Abstract:

A method of reducing the viscosity of a heavy oil flowing through a pipe is disclosed. The method includes mixing heavy oil, water and an effective amount of C. sub. 1 to C. sub. 10 alcohol so as to reduce the viscosity by at least 20% that of the heavy oil. The amount of water present in the heavy oil should be less than about 50% vol. and preferably from about 1% vol. to about 10% vol. The alcohol preferably should be a primary linear alcohol and more preferably is a C. sub. 3 to C. sub. 7 primary linear alcohol which may be selected from 1-propanol, 1-butanol, 1-pentanol, 1-hexanol, 1-heptanol or combinations thereof The concentration of alcohol should be less that 10% by weight of the mixture. The mixture may further include a polymeric drag reducing agent in a concentration from about 1 to about 10,000 ppm.