Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2015
Title: Innovations of Inventor Ling Jiao
Introduction
Ling Jiao is a prominent inventor based in Albany, California, known for his significant contributions to the field of hydroprocessing catalysts. With a total of six patents to his name, Jiao has made remarkable advancements in methods for improving heavy oil feedstock.
Latest Patents
One of Jiao's latest patents focuses on hydroprocessing catalysts and methods for making them. This patent describes a method for preparing an improved slurry catalyst that enhances the upgrade of heavy oil feedstock. The process involves sulfiding a metal precursor solution with a sulfiding agent, resulting in a sulfided Group VIB catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is mixed with a hydrocarbon diluent to create a slurry catalyst composition. The resulting slurry catalyst boasts a BET total surface area of at least 100 m²/g, a total pore volume of at least 0.5 cc/g, and a polymodal pore distribution with at least 80% of pore sizes ranging from 5 to 2,000 Angstroms in diameter. Another patent by Jiao presents an improved process for preparing a slurry catalyst, utilizing high shear mixing to generate an emulsion containing droplets of metal precursor in oil. This emulsion is sulfided with a sulfiding agent or in-situ in a heavy oil feedstock, ensuring the necessary conditions for sulfidation.
Career Highlights
Ling Jiao is currently employed at Chevron U.S.A. Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies in the field of hydroprocessing. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of heavy oil processing.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Jiao has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Joseph V Nguyen and Julie Chabot, who have contributed to his research and development efforts.
Conclusion
Ling Jiao's innovative work in hydroprocessing catalysts has led to significant advancements in the field, showcasing his expertise and dedication to improving heavy oil feedstock processing. His contributions continue to influence the industry positively.
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