David A Storm

US Patent:

6444117, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Aug 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/640125

Inventors:

M. Rashid Khan - Katy TX
Vincent P. Nero - Katy TX
Lee Ann Brugger - Wallkill NY
Stephen J. DeCanio - Katy TX
David A. Storm - Houston TX

Assignee:

Texaco, Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C10G 2700

US Classification:

208189, 208207, 208236, 208237, 208208 R

Abstract:

The general object of this invention is to provide an improved process for sweetening and desulfurizing sulfur-containing crude oil streams. Heating the sulfur-containing crude oil stream to an elevated temperature for an extended period of time while stirring and bubbling an inert gas into the crude accelerates the removal of sulfur containing gases from the crude oil stream. Furthermore, the addition of a polyalkylamine to the stirred crude oil can also greatly assist in the expulsion of sulfur containing gases. After processing under these conditions, the hydrogen sulfide producing capacity of the crude oil is reduced significantly, thus making the crude safer for transportation and handling by reducing the health and environmental risks.

US Patent:

46070559, Aug 19, 1986

Filed:

Jul 3, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/751696

Inventors:

Michael V. Grazioso - Poughkeepsie NY
David A. Storm - Montvale NJ

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C07C 2706

US Classification:

518713

Abstract:

A method is provided for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols characterized by containing a substantial proportion of aliphatic alcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms by reacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst comprising molybdenum, a metal from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and nickel, and silver, said catalyst being modified by the addition of a promoter from the class consisting of potassium, cesium and rubidium, said promoter being employed at a concentration ranging from about 1. 8 to 13. 0 micromoles of said alkali per square meter of surface area of said catalyst.

US Patent:

46070567, Aug 19, 1986

Filed:

Jul 3, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/751703

Inventors:

Michael V. Grazioso - Poughkeepsie NY
David A. Storm - Montvale NJ

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C07C 2706

US Classification:

518714

Abstract:

A method is provided for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols characterized by containing a substantial proportion of aliphatic alcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms by reacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst comprising molybdenum, a metal from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and nickel, and rhenium, said catalyst being modified by the addition of a promoter from the class consisting of potassium, cesium and rubidium, said promoter being employed at a concentration ranging from about 1. 8 to 13. 0 micromoles of said alkali per square meter of surface area of said catalyst.

US Patent:

46160400, Oct 7, 1986

Filed:

Jul 22, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/757408

Inventors:

Michael V. Grazioso - Poughkeepsie NY
Edwin R. Kerr - late of Wappinger NY
Richard F. Love - Beacon NY
David A. Storm - Montvale NJ

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C07C 2706

US Classification:

518713

Abstract:

A method is provided for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols characterized by containing a substantial proportion of aliphatic alcohols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms by reacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst comprising molybdenum, a metal from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and nickel, and copper, said catalyst being modified by the addition of a promoter from the class consisting of potassium, cesium and rubidium, said promoter being employed at a concentration ranging from about 1. 8 to 13. 0 micromoles of said alkali per square meter of surface area of said catalyst.

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:

49836382, Jan 8, 1991

Filed:

Jul 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/380240

Inventors:

Suk-Fun Wong - Stormville NY
David A. Storm - Montvale NJ
Mahendra S. Patel - Hopewell Junction NY

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C07C 2706

US Classification:

518714

Abstract:

A catalyst and method for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols is provided. The method includes reacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst composition. The catalyst composition comprises rhodium, cobalt, molybdenum and cesium.

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:

52078914, May 4, 1993

Filed:

Dec 30, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/814536

Inventors:

Rodney L. Sung - Fishkill NY
Thomas F. DeRosa - Passaic NJ
David A. Storm - Montvale NJ
Benjamin J. Kaufman - Hopewell Jct. NY

Assignee:

Texaco Inc. - White Plains NY

International Classification:

C10C 302
C10L 126

US Classification:

208 44

Abstract:

A composition of matter useful as an asphaltene dispersant, comprising a mixture of: (a) poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-400)phosphite) poly[di(propylene oxide--400)diol)]]-P,P diasphalenate; (b) poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-400)phosphite -poly[di(propylene oxide--1000) diol)]]-P,P'-diasphalenate; (c) Poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-400)phosphite) -poly(propylene oxide-400-poly(propylene oxide-1000)diol)]]-P-P'-diasphalenate (d) Poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-1000)phosphite -poly[di(propylene oxide-400) diol)]]-P,P'-diasphalenate; (e) poly[P,P'-(propylene oxide-1000)phosphite) poly[di(propylene oxide-1000)diol)]]-P,P'-diasphalenate; (f) poly[P,P'(propylene oxide-1000)phosphite) poly[di([propylene oxide-400-poly (propylene oxide-1000)diol)]]-P,P'-diasphaltenate; (g) cyclo[P,P'-di(polypropylene oxide -400)phosphite]-P,P'-diasphaltenate; (h) cyclo[P,P'-di-(polypropylene oxide-1000) phosphite]-P,P'-diasphaltenate; (i) cyclo[P,P'-(polypropyleneoxide-400) -(polypropyleneoxide-1000)-phosphite]-P,P'diasphaltenate; (j) poly[(dipropyleneoxide-400)phosphite) diol]asphaltenate; (k) poly[dipropyeneoxide-1000) phosphite)diol]asphaltenate; (l) poly[(propyleneoxide-400)-propyleneoxide-1000)phosphite; (m) poly[cyclo(propyleneoxide-400)phosphite]asphaltenate; and (n) poly[cyclo(propyleneoxide-1000) phosphite]asphaltenate.