Abstract: Process for inhibition of microorganisms in liquid hydrocarbons by the introduction of one or more biocidal agents into these hydrocarbons, which also include a small quantity of water and a surface-active compound.This treatment is particularly useful for preserving liquid hydrocarbons such as petrol, kerosene, gasoline or domestic fuel while being stored.

Abstract: A suspension device of a rotary support arm of a vehicle wheel, in particular of a motorcycle, cooperating with a compression springs and front-rear coupling system of the suspension, wherein a bearing end of the compression spring is hinged at the free end of a long arm of a lever having two arms and three points of pivoting and free end of the short arm is connected to the end of a reaction rod, the device being applied to the design of a motorcycle suspension with linear characteristics and where the front-rear suspension coupling is simple to carry out.

Abstract: Process of manufacture of solid and liquid organic soil ameliorators characterized in that while stirring at between 20.degree. C. and 70.degree. C. an aqueous suspension of substance rich in organic matter is incorporated to a hydrocarbon based aqueous emulsion, the mixture obtained being, as necessary, filtered in order to remove excess water;Solid and liquid organic ameliorators constituted by an organic matter coated by 0.25 to 25% by weight hydrocarbon; applications for the improvement of soils for agricultural and horticultural cultivation, re-timbering and ballasting of oil tankers.

Abstract: Device allowing the selective and continuous recovery of hydrocarbons present in the form of a sheet or nappe at the surface of an aqueous medium. It is essentially constituted by a roller covered with a hydrophobic and oleophilic material 5 partially surrounded by a mobile recipient 6 provided with evacuation means of the aqueous medium 52. This device is particularly well adapted to the deoiling of a decanting basin.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for upgrading olefinic gasolines containing C.sub.5 hydrocarbons, but free of C.sub.4 hydrocarbons, by etherification. It is characterized in that the tertiary olefins of the charge are reacted (1 and 2) with methanol; the reaction effluent being then extracted (3) with water, in order to separate an aqueous phase containing the major part of the unreacted methanol from a hydrocarbon phase containing the major part of the formed ethers. The aqueous phase is then introduced in a distillation zone (4) where water is separated from methanol and recycled to the extraction zone (3), whereas methanol is recycled to the etherification zone (1 and 2).

Abstract: Additive compositions, useful in particular for improving the cold filterability properties of oil middle distillates, comprise:(A) at least one ethylene polymer; and(B) at least one polymeric compound resulting from the condensation of at least one compound comprising a primary amine group, of formulaR--Z[(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH].sub.m H or HO--CH.sub.2 --R"--NH.sub.2wherein R is an alkyl from C.sub.1 to C.sub.30, Z is --NH--, --NR'-- or --O--, R' being a C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, n an integrer from 2 to 4 , m an integrer from 1 to 4 (or zero when Z is --NH--), R" is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkylene, with a copolymer of a linear .alpha.-olefin, of an unsaturated .alpha., .beta.-dicarboxylic compound and of an alkyl ester of an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, or a vinyl ester of a saturated monocarboxylic acid.These additive compositions, used for example at concentrations from 50 to 500 g/m.sup.3, have a synergic effect on the filterability limit temperature of the middle distillates, particularly gas-oils.

Abstract: Suspension and/or shock-absorber device of a rotary support arm of a vehicle wheel such as the rear wheel of a motorcycle, comprising disposed on one side of the support arm, a three arms lever mounted rotary-wise on a lever axle integral with the chassis of the vehicle and a short arm of which is connected in rotation to the body of a suspension and/or shock-absorber block with rods which are movable in translation, the device being applicable to a suspension utilizing a shock-absorbing spring block disposed underneath the engine block.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon middle distillate contains an additive for decreasing its cloud point, obtained by reacting an aliphatic dicarboxylic compound selected from the maleic and alkylmaleic anhydrides, the alkenylsuccinic and polyalkenylsuccinic anhydrides and the corresponding dicarboxylic acids and lower alkyl diesters with a compound of the formula:R--Z--(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH].sub.m HorHO--CH.sub.2 --R.sup.5 --NH.sub.2wherein R is a monovalent saturated aliphatic radical, Z is NR' or O, R' being hydrogen or an aliphatic radical, n is an integer from 2 to 4, m is zero or an integer from 1 to 4 and R.sup.5 is a divalent saturated aliphatic radical.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for separating a phase dispersed by emulsion or by suspension in a continuous phase of different density, comprising a coalescence enclosure 1 provided with an inlet 1a and with an outlet 1b which enters a separation enclosure 4, the coalescence enclosure 1 assuming the shape of an elongated surface of revolution about an axis XX' slanted with respect to the vertical and containing at least one rigid or semi-rigid sheet 7 rolled up about the inclined axis XX' to form windings of which the generatrices extend along the enclosures, these windings being spaced apart and substantially covering all of the free cross-section of the enclosure; this sheet in particular may be rolled up in a spiral and may consist of a material preferentially wetted by the dispersed phase.

Abstract: Coupling device between the suspension gear of a front wheel and the suspension gear of a rear wheel of a wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle, in which the suspension deflections are transformed into substantially axial deplacements, comprising on each front and rear side of the vehicle a push-rod or equivalent hinged to the abutment of the suspension spring whereas its other end is hinged to an arm of a resilient rotary coupling member such as a torsion bar, this device being applied to the transfer of front and rear overloads of a vehicle.

Abstract: Process for producing a hydrocarbon cut of high octane number by etherification of an olefin-containing hydrocarbon cut.The olefinic cut, to which methanol is added, passes into an etherification reactor (1) wherefrom are separated (3) a bottom product (15) containing ethers, and a top product (14) containing residual methanol and unreacted light olefins. This top product passes into an etherification reactor (2) and then is washed with water (8).The top product is finally admixed with the bottom product.The so-obtained motor-fuel has a higher octane number than that of the initial hydrocarbon cut.

Abstract: A manual actuating device for a motorcycle steering that allows the motorcyclist to push and pull right and left handles to affect turning of the motorcycle. Each handle is connected through a three bar set to a rotatable connecting bar which is integral with a return lever which is pivotally attached to a steering rod.

Abstract: Industrial fuels comprised of mixtures of asphaltenic heavy hydrocarbon fractions and light fractions are provided wherein the flocculation of asphaltenes is minimized by the addition of from 50 to 5000 ppm of an additive composed of a constituent A and/or a constituent B to render the composition homogeneous and stable. Constituent A results from the condensation of a linear N-alkyl polyamine with a cyclic anhydride and constituents B results from the reaction of an ethoxylated amine with a carboxylic acid of C.sub.8 to C.sub.30.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the formation of homogeneous fuel compositions containing a petroleum cut and at least one short chain aliphatic alcohol, essentially methanol, ethanol and the butanols, through dilution with an additive constituted by a C.sub.6 to C.sub.24 glycerol monoether.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aliphatic alcohols by hydration of olefins in the presence of a catalyst comprising a zeolitic crystalline silicoaluminate of the offretite type. The offretite used can be natural or sythetic. Particularly convenient among the olefins are olefins of low molecular weight having up to 5 carbon atoms. The alcohols obtained are used as solvents, as bases for lubricants and as adjuvants of essences.

Abstract: Device for controlling the circulation of gases from and towards an internal combustion engine, wherein a sealing ring is provided with means for injecting a lubricating and cooling liquid such as oil in the gap between a continuous sealing surface around a passage within a sealing ring and the external surface of a rotary throttle, this device being applied to the high pressure and high temperature sealing of rotary throttle for four stroke engines.

Abstract: A device for attaching an element for rotation in a tube comprises a conical sleeve, a hook and a link-pin. The link-pin interconnects the hook and the sleeve while permitting rotation of the hook. A particular application of the attachment device is to position an Archimedes' screw in the tubes of a multitubular heat exchanger, a steam condensor or the like. The assembly can be dismounted, if desired, and is adaptable to different tube diameters.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process and equipment for drawing off a sample for a chromatographic analysis installation. In addition to the chromatographic analysis apparatus 22 per se and a set of rotary pneumatic valves to which it is normally associated, an additional rotary pneumatic valve is connected as follows:an inlet pipe of the gaseous stream to be analyzed;two pipes connecting this valve to the first valve of the above-mentioned set of and;an open-to-air pipe that is associated to means of injecting water vapor and/or drying gas, at counter-current to the flow direction of the open-to-air stream.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the thin layer evaporation of liquid in which the thin layer to be evaporated is formed by centrifugation.It is characterized in that the pointed part of the said cone is immersed in a reserve of liquid to be evaporated and a communication is established between the external face of the said pointed part of the cone and the internal face of this cone, so that the thin layer subjected to evaporation is formed on the internal face and on the external face of the cone.It concerns a device and installation for the distillation by evaporation in thin layers, particularly for hydrocarbons, and process for operating this device.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the tubes of tube-type heat exchangers and/or preventing the accumulation of deposits therein, the device consisting of a helix of a material which is resistant to corrosion and abrasion, which can be constantly agitated and thus repeatedly brought into contact with the internal walls of the tubes under the effect of the fluid stream the helix being held in position against longitudinal movement by a hooking means disposed at the upstream end of the helix which means permits the rotation of the helix within the tube. Use of said device for the automatic cleaning of tube-type heat exchangers.