Abstract: A process for the production of expanded polyurea elastomers which comprises reacting:a) an aliphatic polyetheramine having primary amino functions and essentially no free hydroxyl groups;b) carbon dioxide in the form of carbamate, obtained by reacting carbon dioxide with a portion of the aliphatic polyetheramines;c) a polyisocyanate;d) water; ande) a catalyst having a tertiary amino group;in the presence off) an inert, halogen-free blowing agent.

Abstract: Mixture of gases such as hydrogen/carbon dioxide may be separated by use of membrane formed by reaction of an aluminum alkoxide with steam at high temperatures and pressures.

Abstract: Quenched slag discharged from a gasification process such as a coal gasification process can be continually dewatered and removed without disrupting operations by alternately discharging the quenched slag from means such as lockhoppers and directing the slag to one of two disengagement zones symmetrically arranged on either side of a clear water pit. The slag settles along a sloping active disengagement zone, allowing water to separate and drain into an adjacent slag pit. The accumulated water is drained into the clear water pit through vertically-spaced drains in the walls separating the slag pits from the clear water pit and pumped away after solids have settled. After an active disengagement zone-slag pit is used for a period of time, perhaps 24 hours, the discharge of slag is redirected to the other such area while dewatered slag is removed from the first slag pit.

Abstract: An additive composition comprising a graft and amine-derivatized polymer having an average molecular weight ranging from about 300 to 3500 which has been reacted with at least one olefinic carboxylic acid acylating agent to form one or more acylating reaction intermediates characterized by having a carboxylic acid acylating function within their structure and reacting said reaction intermediate with an amino-aromatic polyamine compound from the group consisting of an N-arylphenylenediamine, an aminothiazole, an aminocarbazole, an amino-indazolinone, an aminomercaptotriazole and an aminoperimidine to form said graft and amine-derivatized copolymer, and a lubricating oil composition containing same are provided.

Abstract: Charge aqueous solution containing 85 w % ethylene glycol is concentrated by pervaporation across a sulfonated polyethylene membrane to yield retentate containing 95 w % ethylene glycol.

Abstract: A novel membrane system, including a layer of platinum or palladium on graphite, is used to separate hydrogen from a hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having improved dispersancy and a low nitrogen content. The dispersant additive contained in the oil composition being prepared by first forming mono- and/or bis-alkenyl succinimides, with, respectively, an amidoamine, and a phenol and an aldehyde. Then, the succinimides are combined to provide the desired dispersant additive product.

Abstract: Normal olefins such as n-butene can be converted to branched species by skeletal isomerization over catalysts containing solid acids prepared by sulfating catalyst precursors containing hydrous metal oxides--e.g., aluminas, silica-aluminas or clays treated with sulfuric acid, metal sulfates, sulfur trioxide or organic sulfates. The catalyst precursors are sulfated sufficiently to produce the desired skeletal isomerization without substantial cracking under suitable isomerization conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the generation of a control signal for the optimization of sulfur removal in a Claus process unit comprises oxidizing a portion of the tail gas stream exiting the Claus unit by contacting a portion of the tail gas with an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst which oxidizes H.sub.2 S to SO.sub.2, measuring the temperature rise associated with the oxidation reaction, converting the measurement to an appropriate control signal, and using the signal to control the rate of air flow into the Claus unit.

Abstract: A gas venting apparatus for an offshore installation which vents excess gas produced from a liquid producing well. Said apparatus, including a flame extinguishing feature comprised of an elongated tube which depends from the flow tip of a gas venting conductor. To extinguish an accidentally ignited gas-fed flame, and to concurrently cool the flow tip, a weighted closure plate assembly is maintained in open position at the conductor flow tip. A high velocity stream of water directed against the closure assembly urges a closure plate into sealing engagement with the gas conductor, thereby choking off the flame, and terminating the gas flow.

Abstract: Mixtures of block alkoxy co- or terpolymer hydrocarboxylates and aminopolyazole increase the oxidation and corrosion resistance of lubricants, particularly diesel engine oil.

Abstract: Charge compositions containing aqueous mixtures of organic nitrogen compounds may be separated by pervaporation through a membrane assembly containing a porous ceramic support bearing as separating layer, polyvinyl alcohol which has been cross-linked as with glutaraldehyde.

Abstract: A polyurea elastomer is disclosed. The elastomer includes an isocyanate, an amine terminated polyoxyalkylene polyol, and a chain extender. The isocyanate is preferably a quasi-prepolymer of an isocyanate and a material selected from at least one polyol, a high molecular weight polyoxyalkyleneamine or a combination thereof. The chain extender includes at least an alkyl substituted piperazine.

Abstract: A catalyt composition for removal of sulfur and nitrogen in the hydroprocessing refinery of hydrocarbon streams. The composition comprises supported molybdenum or tungsten and containing cobalt or nickel. In addition, the presence of a third metal selected from the group consisting of titaniun, zirconium, and hafnium, deposited in a non-aqueous fashion, is provided.

Abstract: An additive, a lubricating oil composition which incorporates the additive, and a concentrate for a lubricating oil are disclosed. The additive includes (a) a halogenated copolymer prepared from ethylene, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.18 alpha-olefin, preferably a C.sub.3 to C.sub.8, or mixtures thereof, and at least one halogen, and (b) an amino-aromatic polyamine compound. Most preferably, the copolymer is prepared from ethylene, propylene and at least one polyene.The lubricating oil composition comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount, effective to impart viscosity index improvement, dispersancy and antioxidant properties to the oil, of the prescribed additive.The concentrate comprises a diluent oil of lubricating oil viscosity and from about 1 to about 50 weight percent of the prescribed additive based on the total weight of the concentrate.

Abstract: A polymeric lubricant additive that behaves as a viscosity index improver and imparts enhanced anti-oxidancy, dispersnacy, and anti-wear properties to said lubricant oil has been prepared. The polymeric substrate is a random co- or terpolyer of ethylene propylene and a third monomer onto which an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid anhydride has been grafted. The polymer is imidized with aminoheterocyclics and hydroxylalkylated using an aldehyde or ketone an alkylation; than alkylated using mercaptoheterocyclics.

Abstract: A marine seismic system includes a streamer cable which is towed by a vessel in a body of water. The streamer cable includes a plurality of hydrophones located at predetermined positions in the streamer cable which receives vibrations resulting from a seismic event occurring in the water, and provides signals corresponding to the received vibrations. The streamer cable also includes a plurality of receivers located at predetermined position in the streamer cable. Each receiver receives acoustical signals provided by acoustical sources and provide electrical signals corresponding to the received acoustical signals. A seismic event source provides a seismic event in the water. A plurality of acoustical sources cooperating with the seismic event source also provides encoded acoustical signals into the water when the seismic event source provides a seismic event.

Abstract: Valve means includes a first pipe which receives a signal fluid stream. The stream is separated into two substreams in accordance with a control signal. A second and third pipe are connected to the separating apparatus provides the substreams external to the valve.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for initiating electrical preheating of the catalytic converter the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. The latter includes an ignition system having a battery as the engine starting medium, which is provisionally connected to the catalytic converter's heater element to raise the catalytic converter from ambient temperature, to an intermediate temperature, and subsequently to a temperature at which the catalytic converter will most effectively function.

Abstract: An aliphatic polyurea elastomer is disclosed. The elastomer comprises an (A) and a (B) component. The (A) component includes an aliphatic isocyanate. The (B) component includes an amine terminated polyoxyalkylene polyol and a chain extender including an aliphatic spray polyurea elastomer comprising an (a) component which includes an aliphatic isocyanate and a (b) component which includes (1) an amine terminated polyoxyalkylene polyol and (2) a chain extender including cis-1,4-diaminocyclohexane, isophoronediamine, m-xylenediamine, 4,4'-methylenedicyclohexylamine, methanediamine, 1,4-diaminoethylcyclohexane and substituted derivatives thereof. Preferably, the chain extender includes cis-1,4-diaminocyclohexane, isophoronediamine or mixtures thereof.