John C Bonacci

Title: John C. Bonacci: Inventor in Petroleum Processing and Ammonia Production

Introduction

John C. Bonacci is an inventor associated with Cherry Hill, New Jersey. His work includes innovations in petroleum refining and ammonia manufacturing. He holds 5 patents and worked with Mobil Oil Corporation and Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corporation.

Latest Patents

Bonacci’s patent titled “Noble Metal Reforming of Naphtha” describes a process for increasing the octane number of petroleum naphtha while limiting liquid-yield loss. The disclosed configuration cools the effluent from the first reforming stage and contacts it with a ZSM-5-type zeolite catalyst before intermediate furnace heating.

His “Ammonia Manufacturing Process” patent concerns producing ammonia from hydrocarbon feedstocks. The process uses steam reforming and shift conversion to generate a nitrogen-and-hydrogen-rich gas, followed by selective oxidation to reduce carbon monoxide. Subsequent treatment removes carbon dioxide and may convert residual carbon oxides to methane before the gases are used to produce ammonia.

Career Highlights

Bonacci’s work reflects an emphasis on industrial chemical processes, including petroleum reforming and the preparation of synthesis gas for ammonia production. His professional associations include Mobil Oil Corporation and Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corporation.

Collaborations

Bonacci’s named coworkers include Ronald P. Billings and John R. Patterson. Their shared professional context connects his inventive work with colleagues in the chemical and petroleum industries.

Conclusion

John C. Bonacci’s patents address practical improvements in petroleum refining and ammonia manufacturing, highlighting his contributions to industrial process innovation.