公开(公告)号：US20020176747A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-28

申请号：US10131663

申请日：2002-04-24

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Shaddy Y. Hanna ,  Mamdouh M. Salama

IPC: E02D025/00 ,  E02D005/40 ,  B63B035/44 ,  E02D005/34

CPC classification number: B63B21/502 ,  B63B2021/505

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for installing a floating platform to the ocean floor using a spoolable (preferably composite) tether, comprising installing the spooled tether onto the floating platform; towing the floating platform to a site for installation; unspooling the tether; connecting a bottom end connector of the tether to a foundation on the ocean floor; and connecting a top end connector of the tether to the floating platform. A preferred floating platform is a tension leg platform, and the invention includes a novel tension leg platform (TLP) comprising a spooled tether installed thereon. In a preferred embodiment the foundation is a suction anchor, and the suction anchor is connected to the bottom end connector prior to unspooling the tether and attached to the ocean floor after unspooling the tether. The floating platform may be uninstalled, moved and re-installed according to the invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种使用可绕线（优选复合）系绳将浮动平台安装到海底的方法，包括将假脱机系绳安装在浮动平台上; 将浮动平台拖到现场进行安装; 松开系绳; 将系绳的底端连接器连接到海底的基础上; 并将系绳的顶端连接器连接到浮动平台。 优选的浮动平台是张力腿平台，并且本发明包括一种新颖的张力腿平台（TLP），其包括安装在其上的假脱机系绳。 在优选实施例中，基座是吸引锚，并且在卸下系绳之后，抽吸锚固件连接到底端连接器，并且在松开系绳之后附接到海底。 根据本发明，浮动平台可以被卸载，移动和重新安装。

公开(公告)号：US20020117389A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：US09873561

申请日：2001-06-04

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Jim R. Roth ,  Harry R. Janssen ,  Betty Janssen ,  Gary C. Hughes ,  Brian J. Doerksen

IPC: C10B003/00 ,  C10B025/00 ,  C10B027/00

CPC classification number: B01D45/08 ,  B01D45/04 ,  C10B1/04 ,  C10B27/06 ,  C10B55/00

Abstract: An improved delayed coking unit with at least one coke drum wherein said coke drum comprises a substantially closed interior, a top portion having an aperture, an overhead vapor outlet nozzle removably connected to the aperture, and a deflector for deflecting solids and heavy hydrocarbon liquids from exiting said interior of said coke drum through said aperture.

Abstract translation: 一种具有至少一个焦炭鼓的改进的延迟焦化装置，其中所述焦炭鼓包括基本上封闭的内部，具有孔的顶部部分，可移除地连接到所述孔的塔顶蒸气出口喷嘴，以及用于使固体和重质烃液体从 通过所述孔离开所述焦炭鼓的所述内部。

公开(公告)号：US20020059048A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：US10036813

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Humphrey H. Hardy ,  Mamdouh M. Salama

IPC: G06G007/48

CPC classification number: E21B49/006 ,  E21B47/0006

Abstract: A dynamic range relaxation algorithm is applied to simulate borehole failure under a variety of stress conditions. The borehole and its neighborhood are modeled by a number of regions by a plurality of interconnected nodes. The bonds between the nodes may be modeled as springs, rods, or beams. The strength of the bonds has a statistical variation to accurately simulate real world situations. The model may include, in addition to the borehole and the far earth formations, a liner, a casing, and/or a gravel pack. Simulation is carried out for different strength of the bonds.

Abstract translation: 应用动态范围松弛算法来模拟各种应力条件下的井眼故障。 钻孔及其邻域由多个互连节点由多个区域建模。 节点之间的键可以被建模为弹簧，杆或梁。 债券的实力具有统计变化，能准确模拟现实世界的情况。 除了钻孔和远地层之外，该模型还可以包括衬套，套管和/或砾石包。 对不同强度的债券进行模拟。

公开(公告)号：US20010030379A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-18

申请号：US09844422

申请日：2001-04-27

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： John A. Rodgers ,  Daniel F. Rossillon ,  Roger A. Ross

IPC: D02G003/00 ,  B29C047/00

CPC classification number: D01D5/0985 ,  D01F9/145 ,  Y10T428/249924 ,  Y10T428/2913 ,  Y10T442/30

Abstract: The present invention provides a process and apparatus for blow spinning continuous fibers. The novel process utilizes a tensioning device to preclude slack in the fiber. The present invention also provides novel fiber products which utilize continuous fibers prepared by a blow spinning process.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于吹塑连续纤维的方法和装置。 该新颖的工艺利用张紧装置排除纤维松弛。 本发明还提供使用通过吹塑法制备的连续纤维的新型纤维制品。

公开(公告)号：US20040072685A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-15

申请号：US10269174

申请日：2002-10-11

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Zhen Y. Chen ,  Sriram Ramani ,  Lisa M. Carmichael ,  Joe D. Allison

IPC: C07C005/333 ,  C07C005/327

CPC classification number: C07C5/48 ,  C07C2523/76 ,  C07C2523/89 ,  C07C11/02

Abstract: A catalyst useful for the production of olefins from alkanes via oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) is disclosed. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a catalyst for use in ODH processes includes a MCrAlY support. M is preferably a base metal, or combination of base metals. A base metal is herein defined as a non-Group VIII metal, with the exception of iron, cobalt and nickel. Suitable base metals include Group IB-VIIB metals, Group IIIA-VA metals, Lanthanide metals, iron, cobalt and nickel. In a preferred embodiment, M is iron. Additionally, the catalyst may optionally include a Group VIII promoter. Suitable Group VIII promoters include Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, and Pt. In another preferred embodiment, M is a combination of a Lanthanide metal and iron with a front-loaded Group VIII promoter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可用于通过氧化脱氢（ODH）从烷烃生产烯烃的催化剂。 根据本发明的优选实施方案，用于ODH方法的催化剂包括MCrAlY载体。 M优选为贱金属或贱金属的组合。 本文将贱金属定义为非Ⅷ族金属，铁，钴和镍除外。 合适的贱金属包括IB-VIIB族金属，IIIA-VA族金属，镧系金属，铁，钴和镍。 在优选的实施方案中，M是铁。 另外，催化剂可任选地包括VIII族促进剂。 合适的VIII族促进剂包括Ru，Rh，Pd，Os，Ir和Pt。 在另一个优选的实施方案中，M是镧系金属和铁与前负载的VIII族促进剂的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20040048938A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10238008

申请日：2002-09-09

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Sergio R. Mohedas ,  Rafael L. Espinoza ,  Jianping Zhang

IPC: C07C027/26 ,  B01J008/04

CPC classification number: C10G2/341 ,  B01J8/0292 ,  B01J8/067 ,  B01J10/007 ,  B01J2208/00132 ,  B01J2208/00194 ,  B01J2208/00203 ,  B01J2208/00814 ,  B01J2208/00884 ,  B01J2219/00081 ,  C07C27/22

Abstract: An apparatus for converting a gaseous and/or liquid feed fluid to gaseous and/or liquid products using a solid catalyst comprises a reactor, a liquid phase disposed within the reactor volume, a fixed catalyst at least partially disposed in the liquid phase, a cooling system having a cooling element in thermal contact with the liquid phase, a feed inlet positioned to feed the feed fluid into the reactor volume, and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the liquid phase. The catalyst is contained in a catalyst container and the container may be adjacent to said cooling element, extend through said cooling element, or may surround the catalyst container. The catalyst may be a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst.

Abstract translation: 使用固体催化剂将气体和/或液体进料流体转化为气体和/或液体产物的装置包括反应器，设置在反应器体积内的液相，至少部分地设置在液相中的固定催化剂，冷却 系统，其具有与液相热接触的冷却元件，定位成将进料流体进料到反应器体积中的进料口和与液相流体连通的流体出口。 催化剂包含在催化剂容器中，并且容器可以与所述冷却元件相邻，延伸穿过所述冷却元件，或可围绕催化剂容器。 催化剂可以是费 - 托催化剂。

公开(公告)号：US20040023797A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10210353

申请日：2002-08-01

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Daxiang Wang ,  Tianyan Niu ,  Gloria I. Starguzzi ,  Harold A. Wright

IPC: B01J037/12

CPC classification number: B01J23/40 ,  B01J21/06 ,  B01J21/066 ,  B01J23/63 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J35/10 ,  B01J35/1009 ,  B01J35/1014 ,  B01J35/1038 ,  B01J35/1061 ,  B01J35/108 ,  B01J37/0205 ,  B01J37/10 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B3/40 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: A pretreatment method for increasing the average pore size of a catalyst support is disclosed which increases the diffusivity and effectiveness factor null. The pretreatment method includes calcining the support in moisturized air at an elevated temperature sufficient to increase the average pore size. In some embodiments, the support may be treated with an acidic/basic solution prior to the calcination step. Alternatively, the calcination step may occur in a gas mixture including water/air/acidic (or basic) gases.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于增加催化剂载体的平均孔径的预处理方法，其增加了扩散系数和有效因子η。 预处理方法包括在足以增加平均孔径的高温下煅烧保湿空气中的载体。 在一些实施方案中，可以在煅烧步骤之前用酸性/碱性溶液处理载体。 或者，煅烧步骤可以在包括水/空气/酸性（或碱性）气体的气体混合物中发生。

公开(公告)号：US20040013605A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10196028

申请日：2002-07-16

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Sriram Ramani ,  Joe D. Allison ,  Alfred E. Keller

IPC: C01B003/26

CPC classification number: C01B3/386 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1011 ,  C01B2203/1023 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1235 ,  C01B2203/169

Abstract: A method for generating syngas having a H2:CO ratio of less than 2:1 including selecting a predetermined desired syngas H2:CO molar ratio, selecting a hydrocarbon with a natural H2:CO molar ratio less than the desired ratio, selecting a hydrocarbon with a natural H2:CO molar ratio greater than the desired ratio, mixing the two hydrocarbons such that the natural H2:CO molar ratio of the mixture is the desired ratio, and catalytically partially oxidizing the mixture to produce syngas with the desired ratio.

公开(公告)号：US20040005270A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10187652

申请日：2002-07-02

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Bang C. Xu ,  Sriram Ramani ,  Sergej A. Maslov

IPC: C01B003/26

CPC classification number: C01B3/386 ,  B01J23/892 ,  B01J23/894 ,  B01J23/8946 ,  C01B3/40 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/1005 ,  C01B2203/1023 ,  C01B2203/1029 ,  C01B2203/1052 ,  C01B2203/1082 ,  C01B2203/1094 ,  Y02P20/52

Abstract: A method is disclosed for converting light alkanes (e.g. methane or natural gas) to synthesis gas employing a stabilized Ni-based catalyst that is active for catalyzing the net partial oxidation of the hydrocarbon, in the presence of O2 to CO and H2. Certain preferred catalysts comprise Ni alloyed with a Ni-stabilizing amount of gold or silver, and a lanthanide element, carried on a refractory support.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将轻烷烃（例如甲烷或天然气）转化成合成气的方法，所述合成气使用稳定的Ni基催化剂，所述稳定的Ni基催化剂在O 2存在于CO和H 2的情况下催化烃的净部分氧化是有活性的。 某些优选的催化剂包含与Ni稳定量的金或银合金化的Ni和承载在耐火载体上的镧系元素。

公开(公告)号：US20030181327A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10100966

申请日：2002-03-19

Applicant: Conoco Inc.

Inventor： Joe D. Allison ,  Yaming Jin ,  Thomas D. Baugh

IPC: B01J023/00 ,  C07C027/06

CPC classification number: C10G2/332 ,  B01J23/75 ,  B01J35/0033 ,  B01J37/0242 ,  C10G2/333

Abstract: Catalysts with silica-encapsulated magnetic supports are disclosed, along with their manner of making and process for separating them from a product stream in a reactor. A preferred catalyst comprises a catalytically active metal, preferably cobalt, and appropriate promoters, a magnetic support, preferably comprising magnetite, and an encapsulating material, preferably silica, encapsulating the magnetic support.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有二氧化硅包封的磁性载体的催化剂及其在反应器中将其与产物流分离的制备方法和方法。 优选的催化剂包括催化活性金属，优选钴，以及适当的助催化剂，优选包含磁铁矿的磁性载体，以及封装磁性载体的包封材料，优选二氧化硅。