Michael Allen Quick

US Patent:

7297830, Nov 20, 2007

Filed:

Sep 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/226493

Inventors:

Paula L. Bogdan - Mount Prospect IL, US
James E. Rekoske - Glenview IL, US
Robert B. Larson - Chicago IL, US
Patrick C. Whitchurch - Villa Park IL, US
John E. Bauer - LaGrange Park IL, US
Michael H. Quick - Arlington Heights IL, US

Assignee:

UOP LLC - Des Plaines IL

International Classification:

C07C 5/22

US Classification:

585481, 585482, 585480

Abstract:

Reduced co-production of toluene and Cand higher aromatics such as trimethylbenzene, methylethylbenzene, and diethylbenzene is achieved in processes for the isomerization of xylenes to close to equilibrium using a layered catalyst having a thin outer layer of molecular sieve and hydrogenation metal component on a core, wherein at least about 75 mass-% of the hydrogenation metal component is in the outer layer.

US Patent:

7314963, Jan 1, 2008

Filed:

Sep 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/951359

Inventors:

Timur V. Voskoboynikov - Arlington Heights IL, US
Michael H. Quick - Arlington Heights IL, US
Peter R. Pujado - Kildeer IL, US
Bipin V. Vora - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

UOP LLC - Des Plaines IL

International Classification:

C07C 4/06

US Classification:

585651, 585653

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a process for producing propylene comprising the steps of contacting an olefin feed containing between about 40 and about 80 wt-% olefins and between about 20 and about 60 wt-% olefins and aromatics with a spherical catalyst to form a cracked product, the catalyst comprising about 30 to about 80 wt-% of a crystalline zeolite, the reaction conditions including a temperature from about 500 to 650 C. , a hydrocarbon partial pressure of 70 to 280 kPa (10 to 40 psia), a liquid hourly space velocity in the range of 5 to 40 hrand wherein propylene comprises at least 90 mol-% of the total Cproducts.

US Patent:

20030187315, Oct 2, 2003

Filed:

Mar 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/106984

Inventors:

Timur Voskoboynikov - Arlington Heights IL, US
Michael Quick - Arlington Heights IL, US
Peter Pujado - Kildeer IL, US
Bipin Vora - Naperville IL, US

International Classification:

C07C004/06

US Classification:

585/651000, 585/653000

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a process for producing propylene comprising the steps of contacting an olefin feed containing between about 40 and about 80 wt- % olefins and between about 20 and about 60 wt- % olefins and aromatics with a spherical catalyst to form a cracked product, the catalyst comprising about 30 to about 80 wt- % of a crystalline zeolite, the reaction conditions including a temperature from about 500 to 650 C., a hydrocarbon partial pressure of 70 to 280 kPa (10 to 40 psia), a liquid hourly space velocity in the range of 5 to 40 hrand wherein propylene comprises at least 90 mol- % of the total Cproducts.

US Patent:

20070215523, Sep 20, 2007

Filed:

Dec 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/316224

Inventors:

Mark Moser - Des Plaines IL, US
Michael Quick - Des Plaines IL, US
Margo Steward - Des Plaines IL, US

International Classification:

C10G 35/00
C10G 35/06
B01J 23/42
B01J 27/13
B01J 27/185
B01J 27/00

US Classification:

208133000, 208137000, 208138000, 208139000, 502208000, 502213000, 502230000, 502334000

Abstract:

In order to maintain the surface area of an alumina catalyst over the course of operation and regeneration, a method of incorporating phosphorus into the alumina has been developed. By incorporating a small amount of phosphorus, the resulting catalyst is better able to withstand hydrothermal conditions, such as during a carbon burn step, which causes alumina surface area to degrade or decrease. Reduced surface area also desorbs chloride from the catalyst, lowering activity and increasing corrosion. Here, steam treatments have been used to simulate commercial hydrothermal stability and a critically small amount of phosphorus has been discovered which balances an increased surface area against decreased chloride retention. Increased surface area results from increased phosphorus, yet higher levels of phosphorus blocks ability to hold chloride. Moreover, X-ray data shows that an amount as low as 0.2 wt-% phosphorus increases alumina transition temperature, while pilot plant data shows excellent naphtha reforming yields.

US Patent:

20100081565, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/241230

Inventors:

Michael H. Quick - Arlington Heights IL, US
Karl Z. Steigleder - Glen Ellyn IL, US

International Classification:

B01J 29/06

US Classification:

502 70, 502 64

Abstract:

An extruded catalyst comprising at least one molecular sieve material and an amorphous aluminum phosphate binder wherein the aluminum phosphate binder remains substantially amorphous after calcining.

US Patent:

20110230333, Sep 22, 2011

Filed:

Mar 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/724446

Inventors:

Timur V. Voskoboynikov - Arlington Heights IL, US
Michael H. Quick - Arlington Heights IL, US
John J. Senetar - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

UOP LLC - Des Plaines IL

International Classification:

B01J 29/06
B01J 29/83

US Classification:

502 68, 502 64, 502 75

Abstract:

A new catalyst and method of preparing the catalyst is presented. The catalyst is a molecular sieve used for cracking olefins, and has improved selectivity to increase propylene yields and to reduce the amount of aromatics and methane produced. The catalyst been ion-exchanged to reduce the alkali composition in the catalyst.

US Patent:

43882790, Jun 14, 1983

Filed:

Jun 3, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/270203

Inventors:

Michael H. Quick - Palatine IL

Assignee:

UOP Inc. - Des Plaines IL

International Classification:

C01G 5500

US Classification:

423 22

Abstract:

Trace amounts of catalysts which are present in products resulting from organic reactions, such as rhodium which is present in the alcohol products resulting from a hydroformylation reaction, may be removed by treating the aforesaid products with a solid adsorbent such as a metal compound of Groups IA or IIA of the Periodic Table, molecular sieves or ion-exchange resins at a temperature in the range of from about ambient to about 100. degree. C. and a pressure in the range of from about atmospheric to about 100 atmospheres.

US Patent:

44839430, Nov 20, 1984

Filed:

Apr 7, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/483039

Inventors:

Hassan Windawi - Arlington Heights IL
Michael H. Quick - Palatine IL

Assignee:

UOP Inc. - Des Plaines IL

International Classification:

B01J 2104
B01J 2306
B01J 2322
B01J 2372

US Classification:

502342

Abstract:

Gas conversion catalysts which possess a high resistance to catalyst poisoning such as sulfur and/or chlorine-containing compounds, comprise a catalyst composite of copper, zinc and aluminum compounds containing at least one metal selected from the metals consisting of groups IVB, VB, VIB and VIIB of the Periodic Table. This catalyst composition may be used to synthesize methanol from a feedstock of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.