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A process for enhancing the activity of a catalyst metal particulate for hydrogenation reactions comprising calcining the particulate in an oxidant-containing atmosphere to partially oxidize it thereby forming a porous layer of oxides thereon, treating with an solution capable of oxidizing the calcined metal particulate and comprising a compound of a hydrogenation catalyst metal to where said metal particulate has absorbed a volume of solution equal to at least about 10% of its calculated pore volume and activating it by treatment with a hydrogen-containing gas at elevated temperatures thereby forming a dispersed active metal catalyst. Preferably, the treated particulate is calcined a second time under the same conditions as the first before final activation with a hydrogen-containing gas. The metal particulate is preferably sized after each calcination and any agglomerates larger than 250 microns are comminuted to a desired size.
1. A process for enhancing the activity of a catalyst metal particulate for hydrogenation reactions comprising:
a) calcining said catalyst metal particulate in an oxidant-containing atmosphere under conditions sufficient to form a porous layer of oxides of said metal on a portion of the metal particulate;
b) treating said calcined metal particulate having oxides thereon with a solution capable of oxidizing the metal of the calcined particulate and comprising a compound of a hydrogenation catalyst metal under conditions sufficient for the calcined particulate to absorb a volume of said solution equal to at least about 10% of the calculated pore volume of the calcined particulate; and
c) activating said treated metal particulate with a hydrogen-containing gas at elevated temperature thereby forming a dispersed active metal catalyst.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/462,018 filed Apr. 11, 2003.
[0002] This invention relates to a process enhancing the activity of Fischer-Tropsch metal catalysts, such as cobalt.
[0003] The production of higher hydrocarbon materials from synthesis gas, i.e. carbon monoxide and hydrogen, commonly known as the Fischer-Tropsch (�F-T�) process, has been in commercial use for many years. Such processes rely on specialized catalysts. The original catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis were nickel. Nickel is still the preferred catalyst for hydrogenation of fats and specialty chemicals. Over the years, other metals, particularly iron and cobalt, have become preferred in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of higher hydrocarbons whereas copper has been the catalyst of choice for alcohol synthesis. Cobalt is particularly preferred for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis due its high productivity and comparatively low methane selectivity. As the technology of these syntheses developed over the years, the catalysts have become more refined and have been augmented by other metals and/or metal oxides that function to promote their catalytic activity. Promoter metals or metal oxides include, without intended limitation, Ru, Os, Ir, Mo, W, Cu, Si, Cr, Ti, Mg, Mn, Zr, Hf, Al, Th and the like. It is generally recognized that the choice of a particular metal or alloy for fabricating a catalyst to be utilized in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis will depend in large measure on the desired product or products.
[0004] In 1924, M. Raney prepared a nickel hydrogenation catalyst by a process known today as the Raney Process. For purposes of simplicity, the term �Raney� will be utilized herein as a generic term to describe the process, alloys and catalysts obtained thereby. This specific synthesis, in essence, comprises forming at least a binary alloy of metals, at least one of which can be extracted, and extracting it thereby leaving a porous residue of the non-soluble metal or metals that possess catalytic activity. The residue, or non-extractable, catalyst metals are the art-recognized group of metals described above. The extractable metals, typically aluminum, are likewise an art-recognized group. Once alloys are formed of at least one member of each of these groups of metals, they are ground to a fine powder and treated with strong caustic, such as sodium hydroxide, to leach the extractable metal from the residue metal or metals.
[0005] There exist many variations of the basic preparation of Raney catalysts such as, for example, deposition of alloys onto a preformed support by flame spraying, (U.S. Pat. No. 4,089,812), formation of the alloy by surface diffusion of aluminum on a non-leachable metal substrate (U.S. Pat. No. 2,583,619), and forming pellets from the powdered alloys for use in fixed bed reactions vessels (U.S. Pat. No. 4,826,799, U.S. Pat. No. 4,895,994 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,536,694). These developments have made possible the use of shaped Raney catalysts in fixed bed reaction vessels.
[0006] Particularly suited for the production of hydrocarbons by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis from synthesis gas are Dispersed Active Metals (�DAM�) which are primarily, i.e. at least about 50 wt. %, preferably at least 80 wt. %, composed of one or a mixture of metals such as described above and are, without further treatment, capable of catalyzing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. DAM catalysts may be prepared by any of a number of art-recognized processes. An extensive review of process of forming DAM catalysts can be found in �Active Metals�, Edited by Alois Furstner, published by VCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, D-69451 Weinheim (FRG) in 1996 and the references cited therein. Methodologies described therein include the Reike method, the use of ultrasound, reduction of metal salts, colloids, nanoscale cluster and powders. Other relevant references include, for example, the preparation of amorphous iron catalyst by high intensity sonolysis of iron pentacarbonyl, Suslick et al., Nature, Vol. 353, pp 414-416 (1991) and the formation of single domain cobalt clusters by reduction of a cobalt salt with hydrazine, Gibson et el., Science, Vol. 267, pp 1338-1340, (1998). Finally, intermetallic alloys, particularly those known for forming metal hydrides, such as LaCo5, can be formed into a fine powder by the application of hydrogen adsorption/desorption cycles. Such catalysts can also be prepared by thermal or chemical decomposition of metal formates or oxalates.
[0007] It will be appreciated that a means of producing DAM catalysts having enhanced activity for hydrogenation reactions would be of significant value. In particular, an important aspect of the value of a catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch process, in addition to its activity, is its selectivity. This property, commonly referred to as �methane selectivity�, is the ratio of the percent of feed material converted to desired higher hydrocarbons to that of short chain hydrocarbons produced, primarily methane. In accordance with the present invention, it has been found that DAM catalysts possessing enhanced activity and methane selectivity can be produced from particulate metals, such as Fischer-Tropsch cobalt catalysts, by a process that is both simple and economical.
[0008] In accordance with the present invention, Dispersed Active Metal catalysts having enhanced activity and methane selectivity for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis are produced by a process wherein, initially, a catalyst metal particulate is calcined in an oxidant-containing atmosphere under conditions sufficient to partially oxidize the metal particulate. The calcined metal particulate is then treated with a solution capable of oxidizing the calcined metal particulate and comprising at least one compound of a hydrogenation catalyst metal. The treatment is conducted under conditions sufficient for the particulate to absorb a volume of the solution equal to at least about 10% of the calculated pore volume thereof. After treatment with the solution, the solution treated particles are preferably dried and then activated by treatment with a hydrogen-containing gas at elevated temperatures thereby forming an active catalyst. In a preferred embodiment prior to the activation step, the particulates are again calcined in an oxidant-containing atmosphere.
[0009] It is well known in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis chemistry that Group VIII metal surfaces exhibit higher activities for catalytic reactions such as hydrogenation, methanation and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis when subjected to a high temperature oxidation-reduction (O-R) cycle. Such �activation� techniques are reviewed in Applied Catalysis, A. General 175, pp 113-120 (1998) and citations therein. A series of patents, e.g. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,492,774; 4,399,234; 4,585,789 and 4,670,414 disclose activation of a cobalt catalyst by a reduction/oxidation/reduction (R-O-R) cycle. So far as we are aware, all such oxidation/reduction and reduction/oxidation/reduction cycles described in the literature are effected by treating a supported metal catalyst with an oxygen-containing gas at high temperatures. Metals useful as catalysts in the processes described above are characterized by the capacity to form more than one oxide. Treatment of such metals by either the O-R or R-O-R process results in the formation of the most stable oxide of the metal, for example, in the instance of cobalt, Co3O4 is formed. For this reason the O-R and R-O-R processes are utilized to activate and enhance the activity of commercial catalyst.
[0010] In contrast to the treatment of commercial catalysts as described above, the present invention has as its object the formation of a highly active, selective catalyst layer on particulate metals that catalyze hydrogenation reactions, particularly in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis chemistry.
[0011] The catalyst metal particulates treated in accordance with the process of the present invention are selected from the group consisting of metals including, but not limited to, cobalt, ruthenium and nickel, with cobalt and ruthenium being preferred. While it is possible to utilize particulates of more than one of the foregoing group of metals as substrates, generally a single metal will be utilized in the subject process. The particle size range for the metal substrate particulates of the process is generally from about 0.1 micron to 5 millimeters, preferably from about 1 to 50 microns at their significant dimension. It is possible for the catalyst metal to be in a variety of forms such as gauzes, fibers, wools and the like and such forms are included in the scope of the present invention, although it is described in terms of a particulate substrate. Particles are preferred, however, since more surface is available for enhancement of catalytic activity by the subject process. It is also preferred to have the particles treated to be of a relatively uniform particle size. The term �significant dimension� as utilized herein will vary depending on the form of the substrate metal. Wherein the metal is a wire or a spheroid, the significant dimension is the diameter thereof, for an oval or a rhomboid or an irregular shape, the significant dimension is the smallest thickness.
[0012] In accordance with the present invention, the catalyst metal particulate is initially calcined in an oxidant-containing atmosphere to partially oxidize it, thereby forming a layer of oxides on at least a portion of the metal particles that materially increases its porosity.
[0013] The calcination typically is conducted in a conventional furnace in an oxidant-containing atmosphere. The atmosphere may be air, but is preferably an inert atmosphere containing a controlled amount of oxygen, e.g. such as would be produced as a product gas stream or a waste gas stream from an air separation plant. The concentration of oxygen in the furnace atmosphere is from about 10 ppm to about 21%, preferably from 0.1% to 10% by volume, most preferably from about 1% to 5% by volume, with the remainder being an inert gas, such as nitrogen. The flow volume in the furnace is from about 100 to 10,000, preferably from 1,000 to 5,000 GSHV. This treatment is carried out at elevated temperatures, i.e. from about 200� C. to about 600� C., preferably from about 250� C. to 450� C., most preferably from about 300� C. to 400� C. The pressure of the treatment may be elevated as well, but as a practical matter, atmospheric pressure is preferred. This calcining of the particulate catalyst metal substrate is carried out for a time such that it is only partially oxidized. The resultant oxides are not necessarily the highest oxidation state of the catalyst metal. In addition, the partial oxidation achieved by controlling the three factors of time, temperature and oxygen concentration avoids complete oxidation so that at least a discernible portion of the original substrate is in metallic form. While it may be possible for a single oxide of the metal particulate to be in the layer, generally for those metals that are capable of existing in more than one oxidation state, oxides of both states may be formed by the calcining. Hence, the term �oxides� as utilized herein is specifically intended to include the singular. The resultant oxides layer is not contiguous like a coating and has a high degree of porosity. Hence, it can be reduced to form a porous layer of one or more Dispersed Active Metals possessing enhanced activity. Generally the calcining will require from about 1 to 8 hours, preferably from 1 to about 4 hours to effect the desired degree of oxidation. The presence of porosity on the surface of the metal particulate may be confirmed by recognized techniques such as porosimetry.
[0014] The partially oxidized metal particulate is then treated with a solution capable of oxidizing the metal of the particulate and comprising a compound of a metal that catalyzes hydrogenation reactions. Optionally the solution may also contain a compound of a promoter metal. Obviously the solution must be free of any material that would poison or adversely effect the final catalysts.
[0015] Suitable compounds that may be utilized to treat the particulate metal substrate in accordance with the present process include, without intended limitation, those of cobalt, ruthenium and nickel, with cobalt and ruthenium being preferred. In a preferred embodiment of the present process, a cobalt-containing porous layer is formed on a dense cobalt metal particulate core for the advantages discussed herein. The promoter metals that may be utilized to treat the particulate metal substrate include, without intended limitation, manganese, zinc, titanium, molybdenum, chromium, tungsten, rhenium, ruthenium, palladium and platinum. Either or both of the metal that catalyzes hydrogenation reactions and the promoter metal for the particulate metal substrate may be present in the activating solution. Examples of suitable compounds of the foregoing metal include, without intended limitation, nitrates, nitrites, nitrosyl compounds, peroxides and the like. Although organic oxidants can be utilized in the process of the present invention, generally inorganic oxidants, such as the nitrates, are preferred. As a general matter, the amount of the oxidant as well as the said one or more metal compounds present in the activating solution will be governed by the solubilities of each in the solvent utilized. It is within the scope of the present invention to utilize more than one of each category of component of the activating solution to take advantage of relative solubilities or capacities of each. The choice of solvent for the solution is dependent primarily on the capacity to dissolve the selected compounds of the added metals, which are preferably salts. The solvent is preferably water, however, other solvents, e.g. certain organic solvents, may be combined therewith provided that they do not introduce any known catalytic poison and that are non-reactive under the conditions of the treatment. Mixtures of water and organic solvents miscible therewith can be utilized as well as mixtures of water with immiscible solvents in combination with suitable dispersing or emulsifying agents present to form a continuous phase, i.e. an emulsion. Such other suitable solvents include hydrocarbons, particularly those derived from the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, supercritical fluids such as liquid phase light hydrocarbons, i.e. C3-5, alkanes, cyclopentane and the like. Preferred mixed solvents include, without any intended limitation, water/lower alkanols, water/Fischer-Tropsch products, and water/alkanols/alkanes.
[0016] The concentration of the metal compound or compounds in the activating solution may range from 0.1 to 20 weight percent on the basis of the metal itself. Preferably, the solution will contain from about 1 to 15 weight percent of the metal that catalyzes hydrogenation reactions and from about 0.1 to 5 weight percent of the promoter metal. The weight ratio of the activating solution used to the catalyst metal particulate can be varied from about 0.01 to 100, preferably from about 0.1 to 5. In the instance as discussed above where the added catalyst metal in the solution is the same as the particulate metal, the above percentages are still based only on the solution. The treating solution will typically contain a sufficient amount of dissolved ingredients to provide from about 10 ppm to 20 percent by weight of the oxidant.
[0017] The treatment of the partially oxidized metal substrate particulate described herein may be carried out in any reactor apparatus generally suitable for slurry reactions including, without intended limitation, fixed bed reactors, moving bed reactors, fluidized bed reactors, slurry reactors, bubbling bed reactors and the like. Treatment with the activating solution may be effected, for example, by means of drop-wise addition of the solution to the substrate, by spraying the solution onto the substrate, or by the addition of the catalyst metal particulate to an amount of said solution in excess of that required to achieve incipient wetness of said particulate. The treatment will typically be carried out until the metal particulate has absorbed a volume of solution equal to at least about 10% of its calculated pore volume of the calcined particulate and preferably to where conditions of incipient wetness are attained. By incipient wetness is meant that the substrate catalyst has adsorbed an amount of solution generally equivalent to its calculated pore volume. Pore volume is a discernible quantity that can be measured directly or indirectly by known techniques such as porosimetry. The volume of impregnating solution contemplated will vary from 10% to 1,000% of the calculated pore volume of the catalyst. Preferably, the volume of treatment solution will be from 30% to 200%, most preferably from about 70% to 100% of the calculated pore volume of the catalyst particulate.
[0018] The treatment will typically require from 1 minute to 24 hours, preferably from about 5 to 60 minutes. The time required for the treatment will vary depending on factors such as the catalyst metal particulate being treated, the quantity thereof, the composition of the treatment solution, the reactor configuration and the like. The treatment is carried out at a temperature below about 100� C., preferably below about 50� C., and most preferably at room temperature, i.e. 20�-25� C. Certain of the reactions contemplated herein, e.g. those where nitrate salts are utilized, are exothermic with the evolution of ammonia. In those instances, the temperature is controlled within the ranges given by controlling the rate of addition. Alternatively, maintaining the concentration of the salt in the solution at a comparatively low level will assure temperature control.
[0019] Once the treatment is concluded, the substrate metal particles are preferably dried. Under certain conditions, e.g. where minimal treatment solution is utilized or where the reactions are exothermic as discussed above, it may not be necessary to dry the particles. Conversely, if the treatment is carried out in sufficient solution to warrant it, the particles are initially recovered, generally by physical separation, e.g. filtration or sieving. The drying procedure is carried out in a conventional oven, preferably at a temperature of from about 50� C. to 150� C. Again, although an inert atmosphere could be utilized, in view of the reactions described, drying may be carried out in air. Typically, from about 1 to 24 hours are required for the drying operation. It is preferred to continuously mix the treated metal particles during the drying operation. It is within the scope of the present invention to utilize vacuum drying to enhance the speed of the process, if so desired.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the treated metal particulate is again calcined, thereby forming additional oxides in the layer from the at least one compound of a metal as described above that has been absorbed from the solution and, as a result, increasing the porosity thereof. The conditions of the second calcination are as described above for the initial treatment of the catalyst metal particulate. Also preferably, the resulting particulates are again sized as described above in the event any agglomerates may have formed that are too large.
[0021] The initial calcination and the subsequent treatment of the metal particulate with the solution as described, as well as the preferred second calcining step, may tend to form agglomerates of the catalyst metal particles. Therefore, in order that such agglomerates are not too large, it is preferred in accordance with the present invention that the particulate be sized after calcining and any agglomerates larger than 250 microns comminuted, thereafter retaining particulates at least 10 microns, and preferably between about 16 and 100 microns at their largest dimension.
[0022] The porous layer of the impregnated metal particulate substrate according to the invention is then converted to a layer of Dispersed Active Metal catalyst by reduction with a hydrogen-containing gas at elevated temperatures, i.e. temperatures of from about 200� C. to 600� C., preferably from about 250� C. to 400� C. Hydrogen partial pressure during the reduction would range from about 0.01 to 100 atmospheres, preferably from about 0.1 to 40 atmospheres. The process of the present invention enhances the activity of the original catalyst metal both in terms of productivity and methane selectivity.
[0023] The catalyst particles formed in accordance with the process of the invention are useful in synthesis processes for the formation of higher hydrocarbons wherein liquid and gaseous products are formed by contacting a syngas comprising a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with shifting or non-shifting conditions, preferably the latter in which little or no water gas shift takes place. The process is carried out at temperatures of from about 160� C. to 260� C., pressures of from about 5 atm to about 100 atm, preferably from 10 to 40 atm, and gas space velocities of from about 300 V/Hr/V to about 20,000 V/Hr/V, preferably from about 1,000 V/Hr/V to about 15,000 V/Hr/V. The stoichiometric ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide is about 2.1:1 for the production of higher hydrocarbons. This ratio can vary from about 1:1 to 4:1, preferably from 1.5:1 to 2.5:1, more preferably from 1.8:1 to 2.2:1. These reaction conditions are well known and a particular set of reaction conditions can readily be determined from the parameters given herein. The reaction may be carried out in virtually any type of reactor, e.g. fixed bed, moving bed, slurry bubble column, fluidized bed and the like. The hydrocarbon-containing products formed in the process are essentially sulfur and nitrogen free.
[0024] The hydrocarbons produced in a process as described above are typically upgraded to more valuable products by subjecting all or a portion of the C5+ hydrocarbons to fractionation and/or conversion. By �conversion� is meant one or more operations in which the molecular structure of at least a portion of the hydrocarbon is changed and includes both non-catalytic processing, e.g. steam cracking, and catalytic processing, e.g. catalytic cracking, in which the portion, or fraction, is contacted with a suitable catalyst. If hydrogen is present as a reactant, such process steps are typically referred to as hydroconversion and variously as hydroisomerization, hydrocracking, hydrodewaxing, hydrorefining and the like. More rigorous hydrorefining is typically referred to as hydrotreating. These reactions are conducted under conditions well documented in the literature for the hydroconversion of hydrocarbon feeds, including hydrocarbon feeds rich in paraffins. Illustrative, but non-limiting, examples of more valuable products from such feeds by these processes include synthetic crude oil, liquid fuel, emulsions, purified olefins, solvents, monomers or polymers, lubricant oils, medicinal oils, waxy hydrocarbons, various nitrogen- or oxygen-containing products and the like. Examples of liquid fuels includes gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel, while lubricating oil includes automotive oil, jet oil, turbine oil and the like. Industrial oils include well drilling fluids, agricultural oils, heat transfer oils and the like.
[0025] It is understood that various other embodiments and modifications in the practice of the invention will be apparent to, and can be readily made by, those of ordinary skill in the art without departing form the scope and spirit of the invention as described above. Accordingly, it is not intended that the scope of the claims appended hereto be limited to the exact description set forth above, but rather that the claims be construed as encompassing all of the features of patentable novelty that reside in the present invention, including all the features and embodiments that would be treated as equivalents thereof by those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. The invention is further described with reference to the following experimental work.
[0026] The following materials were prepared for testing for catalytic activity as described below:
[0027] Commercial cobalt powder without modification, 2μ particle size.
[0028] Commercial cobalt powder without modification, 40μ particle size.
[0029] Two micron cobalt powder treated with water to incipient wetness and dried at 60� C.
[0030] Forty micron cobalt powder treated as in Example 2a.
[0031] Ten grams of the 2μ cobalt powder was calcined in nitrogen containing 1% oxygen at a gas flow of 2,400 GHSV. The temperature was ramped at 2� C. per minute to 300� C. and held for one hour.
[0032] Ten grams of 40μ cobalt powder treated as in Example 3a.
[0033] Twenty Five grams of the 2μ cobalt powder was calcined in nitrogen containing 1% oxygen at a gas flow of 1,000 GHSV. The temperature was ramped at 2� C. per minute to 250� C. and held for eight hours.
[0034] Treatment of 11.01 g of the sample from Example 4 to the point of incipient wetness consumed 5.07 g of a solution of 0.35 g of perrhenic acid (54% Re) in 7.66 mL of distilled water. The sample was dried at 60� C. in air.
[0035] Seven grams of the Example 5 powder was calcined in nitrogen containing 1% oxygen at a gas flow of 3,000 GHSV. The temperature was ramped at 2� C. per minute to 300� C. and held for one hour.
[0036] Treatment of 11.01 g of the sample from Example 4 to the point of incipient wetness consumed 4.54 g of a solution of 1.17 g of perrhenic acid (54% Re) in 6.88 mL of distilled water. The sample was dried at 60� C. in air.
[0037] Seven grams of the Example 7 powder calcined in nitrogen containing 1% oxygen at a gas flow of 3,000 GHSV. The temperature was ramped at 2� C. per minute to 300� C. and held for one hour.
[0038] Twenty Five grams of the 2μ cobalt powder was calcined in nitrogen containing 5% oxygen at a gas flow of 1,000 GHSV. The temperature was ramped at 1� C. per minute to 400� C. and held for eight hours.
[0039] Treatment of 11.02 g of the sample from Example 9 to the point of incipient wetness consumed 3.55 g of a solution of 0.35 g of perrhenic acid (54% Re) in 7.64 mL of distilled water. The sample was dried at 60� C. in air.
[0040] Treatment of 11.05 g of the sample from Example 9 to the point of incipient wetness consumed 4.01 g of a solution of 1.17 g of perrhenic acid (54% Re) in 6.82 mL of distilled water. The sample was dried at 60� C. in air.
[0041] The samples prepared in the preceding Examples were tested for catalytic activity by the following procedure. The tests were conducted in stainless steel, fixed bed reactors at the standard conditions of 200� C. and 285 psig. The catalyst charge to the reactor was between 1.0 and 1.8 g. Due to the exothermic nature of the Fischer-Tropsch reaction, each sample was mixed with a diluent of acid-washed quartz in a weight ratio of at least 8:1 diluent to catalyst. The feed to the reactor was premixed synthesis gas having a molar concentration of 31% carbon monoxide, 64% hydrogen and 5% nitrogen. The reactor effluent was first depressed and then flowed through two traps designed to condense liquid products. The first trap was maintained at 125� C. and the second at 1� C. The gaseous product flowing out of the second trap was analyzed by gas chromatography to determine CO conversion and methane selectivity. CO conversion was calculated by using the nitrogen in the feed as an internal standard. From the CO conversion value, the hydrocarbon productivity can be derived and is expressed as weight of hydrocarbon produced per unit weight of catalyst per unit time.
[0042] For all catalysts, an activation step was carried out in pure flowing hydrogen prior to initiating the flow of synthesis gas. A temperature of 350� C. was used at standard for the activation step. A high hydrogen space velocity (40,000 h−1) was used during activation to eliminate possible detrimental effects of a high partial pressure of steam, which is formed as the cobalt oxide precursor is converted into metallic cobalt. The activation procedure began by slowly ramping the temperature at 1� C./min to 100� C., which was then maintained for two hours to dry the sample and the temperature again ramped at the same rate to 350� C. and held for three hours.
[0043] After activation, the reactor was cooled to 180� C. under flowing hydrogen. Once the temperature was stabilized at 180� C., the pressure was raised to reaction pressure and the feed switched to synthesis gas. The initial exposure of the catalyst material to synthesis gas was done at low temperature utilizing a high space velocity of at least 6000 h−1 to prevent harmful effects to the catalyst in an initially hydrogen-rich environment. After approximately 30 minutes at 180� C., allowing some wax to form inside the catalyst pores and achieving a steady hydrogen/carbon monoxide ratio similar to that of the syngas feed, the temperature was ramped at 1� C./3 min to 190� C. and then held for 75 minutes. During this period, the syngas flow was adjusted to achieve a projected CO conversion of between about 50 and 60% at 200� C. The temperature was then ramped at 1� C./3 min to 200� C. and held for the remainder of the experiment. Once this temperature was attained, the flow rate was then adjusted, if necessary, to achieve the desired CO conversion of between about 50 and 60%. Catalyst productivity, measured in grams of hydrocarbon produced per kilogram of catalyst per hour (ghc/kgcat/h) and methane selectivity are reported at the standard time on stream of 5 h after syngas was initially admitted into the system. The results are shown in Table 1, wherein any value given as n.m. was not measurable.
[0044] It will be seen from the results reported in Table 1 that only the finer untreated cobalt powder gave a measurable response with low productivity and high methane selectivity. The powder impregnated with water had low productivity with the smaller particles being superior to the larger ones. The smaller calcined cobalt particles had a higher productivity whereas the larger particles showed no measurable activity. Example 4 shows that calcining smaller particles at a lower temperature than in Example 3a lowered the catalyst productivity. Example 9, on the other hand, shows that calcining at a higher temperature produced a moderate increase in productivity. Initially calcining the two micron cobalt particles followed by impregnation with a promoter solution, as in Example 5, raised the activity and lowered the methane selectivity in comparison to that formed in Example 4 that did not have the promoter impregnated therein. The particles of Example 7, impregnated with rhenium in higher concentration than Example 5 showed substantial improvement thereover as well as improvement over Example 4. Increasing the rhenium promoter concentration and calcination temperature resulted in higher productivity and methane selectivity. The materials formed in Examples 10 and 11 demonstrate the beneficial effect of increasing the concentration of the promoter under otherwise identical conditions. The activity of the samples prepared in the various Examples is presented in Table 1.
[0045] Untreated cobalt powder has very low catalytic activity for the Fischer-Tropsch reaction as evidenced by Examples 1a and 1b. It is evident that further activation of the particulate surface is necessary. The effect of the difference in particle size is shown by comparing several pairs of catalysts, Examples 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b and 3a and 3b. In each case, the catalyst having the smaller particle size demonstrates greater catalytic activity per unit weight than that having larger particle size.
[0046] Impregnation of cobalt particles with pure water does not appreciably affect catalytic activity. This can be seen from the similar catalytic performance of Sample 2a, which was impregnated with water, and Sample 1a, which was not. A similar comparison can be made between larger particulate Examples 2b and 1b. Calcination of the cobalt powder enhances the catalytic activity in comparison with untreated cobalt powder. This improvement is readily seen by comparing Example 3a (2 micron cobalt particles calcined at 300� C.) with Example 1a, uncalcined particles of the same size.
[0047] The activating effect of calcination of the metal particulate can be seen even at comparatively mild conditions. Powders calcined at moderate conditions, such as Examples 3a and 4, calcined in a 1% oxygen atmosphere at 300� C. and 250� C., respectively, have similar catalytic activity, clearly higher that that of the untreated powder. A more severe treatment (400� C., 5% oxygen) used for Example 9, resulted in catalytic particles having only slightly higher activity in spite of the more extensive oxidation. This demonstrates that the majority of catalytic sites are located on the surface of the particles and that moderate calcination is sufficient to activate the particles thereby improving their performance.
[0048] A further improvement in the catalytic activity of the cobalt powders tested is achieved by incorporating a promoter, such as rhenium, after the initial activation by calcination. The beneficial effect of the promoter is seen by comparing Example 4 (unpromoted), Example 5 (low level of Re) and Example 7 (higher level of Re). The enhancement resulting from the addition of the promoter is observed regardless of whether the cobalt powder had been initially activated by controlled oxidation at mild or more severe conditions. Examples 9, 10 and 11, all initially calcined at 400� C., show that increased levels of rhenium produced comparable increases in catalytic activity.
[0049] Further improvement in catalytic activity is realized by calcining the catalyst after impregnating it with the rhenium promoter, rather than merely drying it. Thus, an optimized pretreatment sequence for the activation of cobalt powders includes an initial calcination, followed by rhenium impregnation and a second calcination. The catalyst is then reduced in hydrogen as described above. The advantage of the second calcination step after incorporation of the promoter can be seen by comparing Examples 6 and 8, which underwent a second calcination, with Example 5 and 7, which were merely dried. The results reported in Table 1 clearly demonstrate the advantage of the process of the present invention and the superior catalysts produced thereby.
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Love the mk5 and mk6 golfs and some really great engines but as you said Sirbendy, they have next to no devaluation!
Can't fault the quality of the focus was reliable and well built body interiour and engine.
The thing that let them down were some slightly tempremental electrics, coil packs on petrol models (but that was across the VAG Group) and in the 150TDI's a habbit of eating cam shafts, tappets. Window regulator clips went ping and crunch too often, water pumps disolving, sensors in coolant expansion tanks packing in, climate control fans going a bit haywire..... ok maybe there are now a range of known issues with them but a good number of them are now racking up the miles, certainly mines done over 100K now so you have to expect a few things to start wearing out but interior wise they are lovely. I tried a MK5 out and internally it was cheap and plasticy, it rattled and was generally cheap, the MK6 has brought back the feel of the MK4 interior which I certainly missed in the MK5.
Almost a year on and i've managed to clock up over 20k, not had to change or repair a thing just service and some new bulbs Great little car but im looking to sell soon get something abit lower miles and a little quicker and better for motorways as previously mentioned a 6th gear would be great. Fuel wise its amazing ive never averaged below 60mpg and I reset the trip each time I filled up, one of the best hands free kits ive ever seen built in too the offical ford optional extra. Im tempted by the ibiza FR diesel again as my next car having been in a friends a few times and a Honda civic 2.2 CDTI, the only problem is the civics are noticably more expensive and a golf is still way out of my price range unless I drop a few years from the fiesta and go for higher miles which I'd rather not!
Oh I did change the wheels a month after buying the car back to ZS alloys and 4 new tyres, now had any buckle problems and I drive on some pretty bumpy country roads daily
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If I had the chance to get another car I would have, I would of spent more money for the Focus or the Sorroco.
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The historic Abbeville Opera House opened its 106th Winter Theatre Season in September. We just completed our 36th Summer Theatre Season in August and our theatre is more popular now than ever before. We have twice received the South Carolina Governors Travel Award for Tourism and each season - as the Official State Theatre of South Carolina - we attract over 17,000 theatre patrons to our wonderful community. The historic Abbeville Opera House is located in Abbeville, South Carolina -- conveniently situated mid-way between New York City and Miami Beach. The theatre maintains an outstanding company of talented performers, technicians and staff - presenting two exciting and challenging theatre seasons totaling over 36 weekends of live theatre a year. The Abbeville Opera House is generally considered to be the catalyst for the revitalization of our historic community filled with antique, gift and curio shops, restaurants, hotels and bed and breakfasts. We invite you to join us and welcome you to our turn-of-the-century theatre.
WONDERFUL LIFE cast back and JUNIE B. JONES on stage10/20/2014
The cast of last years very popular IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry will return to the stage of the Abbeville Opera House for a back by popular demand production of the holiday classic. Paul Crutcher, Lisa McConnell, Mary Evan Giles, Rick Dettmann and Michael Genevie will reprise their roles in the play based on the classic Frank Capra movie starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. ********************************************************************* JUNIE B. JONES in JINGLE BELLS BATMAN SMELLS directed by Ryan Hewitt opens on Thursday, December 11 at 7pm. The all star Opera House Youth Theatre production runs Dec.11, 12 and 13 with special school performances on Dec. 15 and 16. For more information call the Box Office at 864 366-2157.
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The 106th Winter Theatre Season at the historic Abbeville Opera House is now underway. Make your plans now because you don't want to miss any of the upcoming shows at the Official State Theatre of South Carolina - the historic Abbeville Opera House. This 2014 -2015 season opens with the classic story of CINDERELLA, followed by CARRIE: The Musical. In February 2015 we have Agatha Christie's THE SPIDERS WEB and then a brilliantly funny new comedy, UNNECESSARY FARCE. Closing the 106th Winter Theatre Season will be the wonderful classic TREASURE ISLAND. Call the Abbeville Opera House Box Office at (864) 366-2157.
NOW PLAYING A Special Holiday Show IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE5/17/2014
A limited engagement - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - December 4, 5, 6, 7 -2014 -- A special non-season ticket Christmas show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information call (864) 366-2157.
COMING SOON Agatha Christie's The Spider's Web5/17/2014
February 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 - 2015 * Another Agatha Christie classic comes to the Abbeville Opera House stage. Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham Brown, is adept at spinning tales of adventure for their bored diplomatic circle. When a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama much harder to cope with, especially as she suspects the murderer might be her young stepdaughter, Pippa. Worse still, the victim is the man who broke up Henry's first marriage! Clarissa's fast talking places her in some hair raising experiences, as she comes to learn that the facts are much more terrifying than fiction. This is Agatha Christie at her best! Don't miss it!
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April 10, 11, 17 and 18 - 2015 * Ken Ludwig has adapted the story from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Winner of the 2009 AATE Distinguished Play Award. "Five Stars! Yo-ho-ho! A festive treat to treasure. X marks the spot of a bona-fide classic treat!" Treasure Island is the answer to everyone's adventure-starved prayers: a racy, pacy, tough-as-old-boots adaptation of the swashbuckling classic yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14 year old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. A wonderfully classic way to bring the 106th Winter Season to a close. You don't want to miss this one!


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Updated: 05/14/2004 - A railroad depot in Lovelock and a church in Wadsworth are the latest Nevada additions to the National Register of Historic Places.
Updated: 05/14/2004 - A railroad depot in Lovelock and a church in Wadsworth are the latest Nevada additions to the National Register of Historic Places.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - Tonight I have news that state lawmakers are making efforts to make sure even more people are prepared in case of a bioterrorism attack.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - Fresh photos showing American soldiers brutalizing Iraqi prisoners with snarling dogs or forced sex left members of Congress angry and disgusted, but apparently with few new clues about how widespread the abuse was and who ultimately should be held accountable.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - A Nevada lawmaker wants to upgrade a state sex offender registry that began posting names of sex offenders this week without listing their addresses.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - A federal appeals court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge to a Nevada Supreme Court decision that could have enabled the state's lawmakers to increase taxes last year without a voter-required two-thirds majority.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - A member of the Nevada Commission of Wildlife who represents sportsmen has resigned amid an investigation into allegations he committed undisclosed wildlife violations, The Associated Press has learned.
Updated: 05/11/2004 - A video posted Tuesday on an al-Qaida-linked Web site showed the beheading of an American civilian in Iraq and said the execution was carried out to avenge abuses of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - A $12 million settlement, for local ranch land the state Transportation Department initially wanted to buy for less than $2 million for a freeway bypass, was announced Tuesday by the agency.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - The parent company of Nevada's two electric utilities, still bleeding financially from the 2001 energy crisis, reported a consolidated net loss of $44.5 million, or 38 cents per share, for the first quarter of 2004.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - The government has grounded the firefighting fleet of 33 large air tankers, saying the safety of the aging aircraft cannot be assured.
Updated: 05/11/2004 - The Nevada Supreme Court has scheduled May 27 for a hearing in a dispute over full-time government employees serving in the state's part-time Legislature.
Updated: 05/11/2004 - Nevada casinos had a record month in March, winning $930.3 million from gamblers for an 11.5 percent gain over the same month a year earlier.
Updated: 05/12/2004 - A Washoe County sheriff's deputy was killed early Tuesday when he was involved in an accident while responding to a call.
Updated: 05/10/2004 - State education officials said they will solicit bids to replace Harcourt Education Management as Nevada's school testing contractor after the company made a series of expensive mistakes and other errors.
Updated: 05/10/2004 - President Bush examined new photos and video clips of American soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners Monday, reacting with "deep disgust and disbelief" during a Pentagon visit in which he underscored his support for embattled Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
Updated: 05/10/2004 - Strong winds whipped across northern Nevada on Monday, causing dust storms in barren desert areas and downing trees in eastern portions of the state.
Posted: 05/10/2004 - David and Jackie Holmgren, states' rights activists involved in a dispute over cattle-grazing on federal land, filed Monday for Senate and Assembly seats in the Nevada Legislature.
Updated: 01/12/2005 - A pilot program designed to limit junk food at Washoe County schools is getting a chilly response from area high schools.
Updated: 05/10/2004 - U.S. gasoline prices rose by slightly more than 10 cents per gallon in the past two weeks, the biggest jump since last August, an industry analyst said Sunday.
Updated: 05/10/2004 - Plans for a 100-site county-run campground near Reno are drawing opposition from a group of upscale neighbors concerned about fire danger.
Updated: 05/09/2004 - Stung by a worldwide outcry, the U.S. military Sunday announced the first court-martial in the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse allegations, ordering a reservist to face a public trial in Baghdad on May 19.
Updated: 05/10/2004 - Negotiations are scheduled to resume Wednesday over issues that prompted a strike by Reno-area garbage workers.
Updated: 05/09/2004 - Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., isn't joining the call for Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's resignation over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. soldiers - at least for the time being.
Updated: 05/08/2004 - Firefighters surrounded a 100-acre wildfire that shut down Interstate 80 for about four hours in the Sierra along the California-Nevada line.
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spanish most definatly
i would pick spanish.
the reason is i live in arizona. most the people at my school speak spanish.
i never know if they are talking about me.
spanish most definatly
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From what I have been told the only reason to learn Latin is if you plan on going into the sciences or to learn Italian etc. afterward.Originally Posted by Nightwish
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I'd like to learn Japanese and French. I also think i'd be pretty cool to learn to read Braile and Morse code. That'd be pretty useful to know morse code.
Well right now I'm taking my 4th year of spanish. It's pretty easy to learn, just a few things here and there that are big gramatical changes, but you get used to it fairly quickly. However I'm a sophmore in highschool so I would assume your courses would be a bit more challenging, haha.
I'm assuimg english is your original language from birth, so I'd say spanish, german, french, or even italian are the best choices since most our words come from those languages. Latin although dead, is the basis of pretty much all european languages so that will have a lot of similarities as well, plus it would make learning some other languages in the future a bit easier.
But yea spanish is easy to pick up, and from what I hear from my friends that take french it's just as easy to learn if not easier than spanish.
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Dragor, Maybe you should not double-posting. Edit your post befor create a new one....
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Sorry but my computer had a glych and when I clicked submit it just brought me back to the entry fill out page, so I had assumed it didn't go through but it's deleted now.
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Liberty County Sheriff J. Don Martin recently promoted Deputy James Caines to sergeant.
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ATLANTA - Going in on a time share may sound like a great vacation solution, but some consumers are finding that the monthly maintenance fees and
Tragedy struck Long County on Monday when a 5-year-old boy, described as friendly and outgoing, drowned in a bathtub.
LUDOWICI - Tragedy struck Long County earlier this afternoon, with the drowning death of a 5-year-old boy.
Sept. 20, Discharging firearms within city limits, 112 Cherokee Circle
Snelson-Golden Middle School's fire safety program was put through a live test Thursday when a faculty member spotted smoke in the 200 hall and activated emergency procedure.
Jonathon Goode, 22, was charged last Friday with homicide by a vehicle in the first degree for his involvement in a wreck that killed a Jesup teenager earlier this year.
Long County Sheriff's Department Chief Investigator Ty Smith said Francisco Javier Badillo-Jimenez, 22, of Glennville has been charged with statutory rape in connection with the disappearance of a 13-year-old Long County girl last weekend.
One person was taken to Winn Army Community Hospital on Fort Stewart and three others to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a wreck Wednesday afternoon.
LUDOWICI - A Long County girl, who went missing Friday, was found Saturday morning in Garden City.
On Sept. 14, Long County Probate Court Judge Marie Middleton denied a petition by Jeffrey Moody to presume that his wife, Debora Gail DeLoach Moody is dead.
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OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion: Hands-on walkthrough
Summary: Apple unveiled OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" at WWDC in June. Set for a final release in fall, here's what you can expect to see in the next-generation operating system.
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Lost mode also works in "Mountain Lion", just as it works in iOS 6. If you lose your Mac, you can send it a message. You can also remotely lock your Mac in true iOS-style, and even remotely wipe the device from iCloud.
Gatekeeper is a new feature to "Mountain Lion" allowing only Mac App Store and/or identified developers' access to your Mac. If the developer is not registered with Apple, or the application was not downloaded from the Mac App Store, it won't run unless you change the settings.
You can see here, an app called "Cocktail" was not downloaded from the Mac App Store, meaning it simply won't run. You can always change this setting, but be careful.
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Surveillance footage shows a man who is suspected of stealing from an Amherst business in September.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Wednesday that gives the dairy product official distinction as the state snack.
It has been a frustrating year for people living on Leydecker Road.
Alpina faces layoffs just as New York yogurt summit celebrates dairy growth across the state.
School staff collected money and Wednesday morning they presented a check to Kaleida Health.
The New York Attorney General's Office says it has awarded $20 million to help land banks restore abandoned properties.
A major step has been made in making a bicycle and pedestrian ferry at Canalside a reality.
The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 22-year-old Devon Smatana.
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EAST HERKIMER, N.Y.�� The Herkimer defense pitched a shutout Friday night and the undefeated Magicians advanced to Section III�s Class C semifinals with a 24-0 win over Canastota�s Raiders.
SPRINGFIELD, N.Y.�� The Sackets Harbor Patriots got in on Section III�s Class D upset act Friday and knocked No. 2 seed Owen D. Young out with a 3-1 quarterfinal victory.
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RUSSIA, N.Y.�� The Poland Tornadoes put an end to another season for Cincinnatus with Thursday�s 5-1 win over the Lions in the quarterfinals of Section III�s Class D playoffs.
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SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y.�� The Fort Plain Hilltoppers broke a scoreless tie in the middle of the second half and went on to beat Hoosic Valley 2-0 on the road Thursday in the first round of Section II�s Class C playoffs.
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Would you please tell me where to find the marriage records of the Lancaster Co. Presbyterian Church. I'm sure my ancester, Archibald Gorman,1754-1837, was married there. Surely there were not many Presbyterian churchs in Lancaster Co. at that time.
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Croft Port (1963)
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Roêda has long been recognised as one of the great Port vineyards and in the Douro Valley there is a common saying, attributed to the nineteenth century poet Vega Cabral, which goes 'if the wine district were a golden ring, Roêda would be the diamond'.– Description from hinaualan
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Magnificent. Fruity, vibrant, layered, and complex. Nose is very powerful and intense. Creme de cassis, vanilla, dried fruits, smoke, and leather quite jammy. Color is a little light, and see through which leads me to believe this already 44 year ...
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it's now the third most planted variety -- and...
History of the grape: Touriga Nacional is produced as a still table wine, but is also one of the most important grape...
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80's and 90's in the United States, C...
"With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot," Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
History of the grape: Palomino is split into three types: Palomino Fino, Palomino de Jerez and Palomino Basto. All of...
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October 2013
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July 2013
Very nice pinot gris from Willamette Valley. Up front grapefruit (but not over the top), lemon and green apple with nice palate cleansing acidity. Read More
December 2012
This NV Porto is simple and lacking the complexity and power of the LBV wines. Some tar character is evident but it is not prominent. Not a good value at $11. Spend an extra $4 and get an LBV. My rating -- 82. Read More
September 2012
A lot of sweet fruit on the nose. Floral with a bit of gooseberry. Complex, toasted almond with a hint of bacon. Very intensely perfumed with lovely, floral exotic wood spice and bright acids. Vivid on the palate with ripe fruit, great mineral cut and wood adding some roundness and softness. Green plummy fruit and a touch of tannin on the finish... Read More
May 2012
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March 2011
a pretty substantially bodied port for the price along with all the typical raisin, spice, and dried dark fruit notes that follow easily to the palette. Read More
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Nutty flavor. Great taste for price. Read More
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After a quirky little game on the Nintendo DS challenged people to train their brains, a slew of games from developers tried to cash in on this "mini-game" craze. Brain Challenge 2: Think Again! (BC2) by Gameloft is yet another in the brain training genre, but thankfully it's also probably one of the best currently available. The mini-games are controlled by touching to confirm your selection from a range of possible answers. The buttons can be fairly small on some of the games, so la…Watch The Video Review
Glow Jump Review
A Guttu Jump is an action game similar to Sheep Launcher where players must help Guttu bounce off clouds and jump as high as he can. You can get higher jumps off rainbow clouds and jetpack boosts whenever you like. Your goal is to jump as high as you can and increase your highscore. You control Guttu by tilting the iPhone to move him from side to side. You can also use his jetpacks by tapping on the screen to launch him upwards. But you only have three jetpack boosts available to you,…Watch The Video Review
Sir Revs-a-Lot Full Review
Addictive mini-games should almost be a genre to themselves and Sir Revs-a-Lot by Smallrock Software qualifies. What may have started out as a small and fun little gaming experiment can quickly become a full-fledged bite-sized game that is without a doubt strangely appealing in its minimalism. Your miniature car is controlled on its impossible mystery tour through two possible methods. The default option allows you to touch the edges of the screen to move back and forth and a tilt opt…Watch The Video Review
Ramp Champ Review
Ramp Champ is a Skee ball type arcade game for the iPhone. Players roll balls up a ramp to hit the different objects in the level. Each object has different point values and tickets can be earned based on final scores and then traded in for prizes. Using your finger, players flick the ball by up the ramp to hit an object. The harder you flick, the more distance your ball will get. The controls are the same for each game, but the controls aren't as responsive as you'd like.…Watch The Video Review
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Skeleton key is a strategy game where players try to open treasure chests by shifting chest keys around in under a certain number of moves. All keys move at the same time, keys cannot be moved up and you must move around walls and other obstacles. As you progress, the levels get harder, you are given more keys and more objects to block your path. You control the keys by flicking the screen in the direction you want them to move. A lot of the time, you will get stuck or run out of move…Watch The Video Review
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Liberty Boom is a fast paced game where players must launch a fireworks show and please the crowd while earning the highest score they can. Points are awarded for the higher your fireworks are upon detonation and points are lost if you detonate too early or hit any planes or blimps flying around. Your fireworks are launched automatically from four different sections and you must press tap the 'tap zone' of the correct section to detonate that particular firework. You must…Watch The Video Review
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Gold Keeper is an action survival game where players control a large red demon and defend your gold supply from the thieving villagers and attacking knights. The game's goal is to survive as long as you can, while protecting your gold supply. If you are killed or all your gold is stolen, then you lose. You control your demon's movement by using a control stick in the bottom left hand corner and attack by tapping a button in the bottom right corner. Players can also collect…Watch The Video Review
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Minigore is a very well polished twin stick shooter for the iPhone. You play as John Gore who is trapped in a forest. From out of the bushes appear hostile little black furry critters, and it's your job to fend them off for as long as you can. At the bottom of the screen are two sticks. The left stick moves John around while the right fires his gun in any direction you point it. The controls aren't as accurate as they probably should be but they do their job. As you mow down the critt…Watch The Video Review
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Ric Rococo: International Art Thief isn't just a fun stealth, puzzle platformer, it's stylish; and why shouldn't it when it features some of the world's greatest artwork. This is developer Honeyslug's first entry on to the iPhone and it's a steal on the app store. Your objective is to claim as much of the artwork as possible by passing it to your sexy partner in crime through windows in a limited space of time. The controls have been minimized, with the major controls requiring you to…Watch The Video Review
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Double Maze is a puzzle game where players must navigate two balls through two separate mazes simultaneously. Your goal is to get the two balls through the mazes and onto the goal squares at the exact same time. Your control both balls by flicking the screen in the direction. As both balls move at the same time, you will have to navigate around holes on the map and other obstacles in order to get to the finish point at the exact same time. Players can also turn on the tilt control sch…Watch The Video Review
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Racer is an arcade racing game where players speed down the highway avoiding cars in order to get the highest score possible. You earn more points as you drive faster and closer to the top of the screen, but you increase the risk of crashing into oncoming traffic. You have three lives initially and receive an extra life every 2000 points you earn. You control the car's speed and direction by dragging your finger around the screen. Move your finger forward to speed up the car and…Watch The Video Review
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A Doodle Flight is a top-down flight shooter which has players attacking a number of different enemies and obstacles. The draw of this game however, is that players are able to draw and create their own planes in the edit menu. The game can be controlled three ways, tilting the iPhone to move your plane, dragging your finger to move the plane or a combination of the two. Players shoot automatically as well, meaning they are free to focus on movement and avoiding enemy attacks. There i…Watch The Video Review
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Car Mania is a management style game similar to games like Harbour Master or Railroad Madness. You must direct inner city traffic through various paths to each coloured destination. You increase your score by getting cars safely to their destinations and must try to keep the drivers road rage meter down for as long as possible. If this meter fills up then it's game over. You control the flow of cars by tapping on a car to select it and then dragging a path along the screen for t…Watch The Video Review
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Have you ever pondered how you'd manage as a lone survivor against an ever increasing horde of incoming zombies while deciding to camp out in the middle of a road? Then SurrounDEAD has you covered, but even for those without such an elaborate fantasy this app by Handheld Games still remains an enjoyable rail shooter. You'll have three options of moving your character around 360 degrees, either by tilting, using a slide button or for those with a 3GS you can literally turn around using…Watch The Video Review


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The mission of Kingston University is to:
– promote participation in higher education, which it regards as a democratic entitlement;
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– realise the creative potential and fire the imagination of all its members; and
– equip its students to make effective contributions to society and the economy.
Although this statement was first made about 10 years ago, it continues to sum up the University's key aspirations – widening participation, excellence in teaching and research, and enabling graduates to pursue successful careers as well as being active citizens.
Recent news from Kingston University
18 November: Paralympian David Weir and human rights campaigner Baroness Nicholson among honorary doctorates and honorary fellows conferred during graduation week
Academics who lead US universities, a prominent British politician, a Paralympian and two former Kingston University lecturers receive honours.
14 November: Paralympic champion David Weir hails greater understanding of disability for being lasting legacy of London 2012 Games as he receives Kingston University honorary degree
Six-time gold medal winning Paralympian David Weir has added the accolade of Honorary Doctor of Science to his achievements after being recognised by Kingston University for his outstanding work as …
14 November: History means Iraq will prevail in battle against Islamic State, politician and new Kingston University Honorary Doctor Baroness Nicholson contends
Islamic State will inevitably be expelled from Iraq because the country has historically been run as a multi-religious state, says Baroness Emma Nicholson of Winterbourne as she accepts an honorary …
11 November: Professor Andy Kent appointed as new leader for Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, a partnership between Kingston University and St George and #039;s, University of London
Professor Andy Kent, the new Dean of the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education at Kingston University and St George and #039;s, University of London, is an expert in perinatal mental health …
7 November: Kingston University creative writing graduate Sumia Sukkar and #039;s debut novel inspired by Syrian conflict dramatised on BBC Radio 4
Kingston University creative writing graduate Sumia Sukkar and #039;s book about the war in Syria has been adapted as a Radio 4 drama.


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Whatever little growth in holiness I have experienced, whatever strength I have received from the company of the saints, whatever understanding I have attained of God and his ways - these and all other gifts I have received I will bring gratefully to the throne. But in seeking entry into that heavenly kingdom, I will, with Dysmas, look to Christ and Christ alone.
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Tech at Night: The Return of the Revenge. Google Motorola deal approved. Spectrum. Skeptical of Telecommunications Act changes.
Yup, I'm back. And I have roughly a week's worth of stuff to cover, so let's go. Top story seems to be that The Obama/Holder Justice Department has no problem
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Hi,I am wondering if you have had any luck finding your grandfather's mother? Is she is a Bagnall? I have Bagnalls from Burton on Trent, a large family, and many of the girls I haven't been able to trace.If you look at the other messages, above your last posting, one from me and the other from Sheryl, you will find some of our family names. Let me know what you have found, maybe it will connect somewhere.
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