Abstract: Vanadium and nickel are recovered from fluid coke or fly ash concurrently with cogeneration of steam by a wet oxidation process at 500.degree.-650.degree. F. and elevated pressure, with a leaching pH of approximately 0.3 maintained by generation of sulfuric acid in situ. Vanadium products are precipitated by oxidation with for example sodium perchlorate with concurrent or subsequent pH adjustment to about pH 2. Following separation of the vanadium pentoxide, nickel powder is preferentially recovered by reduction with hydrogen and ammonia. Steam is generated by recovery of the thermal energy present in the offgases.

Abstract: A two-stage starved air furnace system is controlled to simultaneously achieve desired temperatures and percent stoichiometric air operation in the primary stage by modulating transformation relay functions acting upon measured temperature deviations to change both primary combustion air and primary auxiliary burner operation. At the set-point value of percent stoichiometric air, the relay functions are modulated in reverse direction to satisfy changing heat demands.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or formyl; and R' and R" are hydrogen or lower-alkyl, are useful as antibacterial agents or as intermediates, and are prepared from the corresponding compounds unsubstituted in the 1-position.

Abstract: Novel lower-alkyl 2-(hydroxyphenylamino)benzoates, useful as inhibitors of lipoxygenase, are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower-alkyl or lower-alkoxy; R' is hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R" is hydrogen, lower-alkyl or halo; and Alk is lower-alkyl. The compounds are prepared by de-etherification of the corresponding alkyl or benzyl ethers.

Abstract: 4-(1-R'-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acids, 4-(1'R'-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acids, 4-(1-R'-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)benzoic acids, the corresponding cyclohexene- and cyclohexane-1,1-dicarboxylic acids, and lower-alkyl esters thereof, wherein R' is hydrogen or lower-alkyl, are prepared by reacting a 1-R'-2-phenyl-1H-indole with a cyclohexanone-4-carboxylic acid or -4,4-dicarboxylic acid, followed as desired by a hydrogenation or aromatization process. The compounds which are free carboxylic acids or salts thereof are useful as complement inhibitors. The corresponding esters are useful as intermediates.

Abstract: Novel 2-(hydroxyphenylamino)benzamides and oxidation products thereof, useful as inhibitors of lipoxygenase, are of the formulas ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower-alkyl, halo or lower-alkoxy; R' is hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R" is hydrogen, lower-alkyl or halo; and N.dbd.Z is amino or substituted amino. The compounds of Formula I are prepared by de-etherification of the corresponding alkyl or benzyl ethers; and the compounds of Formula II are prepared by oxidation of the compounds of Formula I where R' is hydrogen and OH is in the 4-position.

Abstract: A multiple hearth furnace chamber where each arched or conical hearth is independently supported by the outer metal shell. An expansion joint below each hearth allows for vertical movement of the interior refractory wall panels without significant vertical movement of the hearths. The expansion joint comprises an insulating refractory material which absorbs the expansion of the inner refractory (firebrick) wall panels without significant permanent deformation.

Abstract: Novel 1-R-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-fluoro-7-(Z.dbd.N--)-quinolinecarboxylic acids and esters thereof, where R is amino, lower-alkylamino, 2-propenylamino or di-lower-alkylamino, R" is hydrogen or lower-alkyl, and Z.dbd.N is a heterocyclic group, useful as antibacterial agents, are prepared by reacting the corresponding 7-chloroquinoline derivatives with the appropriate heterocyclic compound, Z.dbd.NH. A preferred group of compounds are those where Z.dbd.N is 1-piperazinyl or 4-lower-alkyl-1-piperazinyl.

Abstract: Novel hydroxyphenylaminobenzenealkanols, useful as antiasthmatic agents, are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy or halo; R' is hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R" is hydrogen, lower-alkyl or halo; and Y is C.sub.n H.sub.2n wherein n is 1-2. The compounds are prepared by de-etherification of the corresponding phenol alkyl or benzyl ethers; by reduction of the corresponding benzoic acids or esters thereof; or by reduction of ketones wherein --Y--OH is replaced by --COCH.sub.3.

Abstract: A method for controlling two-stage combustion furnaces having a first stage operated with sub-stoichiometric airflow and a second stage operated with excess air, whereby the first stage airflow is controlled such that the ratio of first stage airflow to total airflow is maintained less than ##EQU1## where N lies between zero and unity.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a mixture of pure oxygen or oxygen-enriched air (at least 25 percent oxygen) and purge water into a wet oxidation reactor operating at elevated temperature and pressure. An annular space between the oxygen carrying pipe and a second, larger pipe is filled with heat transfer resisting material, either maintained static or passed through the annular space to remove heat therefrom. The temperature of the oxygen and purge water is maintained at less than 250.degree. F., preferably less than 150.degree. F. to minimize evaporation of the purge water. Thus, backflow of organic matter into the oxygen pipe is prevented; plugging of the oxygen pipe by salts is also prevented.

Abstract: Novel compounds, 1-ethenyl-6-(4-R'-phenyl)-3,4,9,9a-tetrahydro-9a-methyl-6H-naphtho[2,3-c]p yrazoles, wherein R' is hydrogen or fluoro, are useful as intermediates in the preparation of anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, X is O or CH.sub.2, n is an integer from 4 to 8, and Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl are useful as antiviral agents especially against picornaviruses.

Abstract: Novel 5,8-dihydro-8-oxo-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]quinoline-7-carboxylic acids substituted in the 5-position by lower-alkylamino or di-lower-alkylamino, useful as antibacterial agents, are prepared from 8-hydroxy-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]quinoline-7-carboxylic acid or a lower-alkyl ester thereof via a series of novel intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, 2-propenyl or 2-propynyl; and R' is hydrogen or fluoro possess anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds where R is H are prepared by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## with (1H,3H)-pyrimidine-2,4,5,6-tetrone. The compounds where R is other than hydrogen are prepared by reacting a compound where R is hydrogen with the appropriate alkylating agent.

Abstract: A process for treating wastewaters with a powdered adsorbent and one or more fixed media filters, wherein biological oxidation occurs. The adsorbent is optionally regenerated and reused. In multistage operation, adsorbent is contacted with wastewater in stagewise countercurrent flow, through each fixed media filter and subsequent clarifier, or through clarifier only.

Abstract: A method for cleaning porous diffusion tiles used in systems for distributing oxygen or oxygen containing gas in water bodies is disclosed. The build-up of scale, which blocks the pores in such diffusion tiles, is removed by (1) purging the oxygen distribution system with a nonoxidizing gas such as nitrogen, (2) injecting substantially pure HCl gas through the system which removes the scale, and (3) purging the system again with the nonoxidizing gas before resuming flow of oxygen or oxygen containing gas. The use of a nonoxidizing purge gas before and after acid treatment prevents severe corrosion in the oxygen distribution system caused by the simultaneous presence of HCl gas and oxygen.

Abstract: (18.beta. and 18.alpha.)-2.alpha.-Cyano-3,11-dioxo-olean-12-en-29-oic acids and lower-alkyl esters thereof, useful as ulcer preventing and ulcer healing agents, are prepared from 18.beta.- or 18.alpha.-glycyrrhetinic acid, the final step being alkaline cleavage of 18.beta.- or 18.alpha.-11-oxo-olean-2,12-dieno[2,3-d]isoxazol-29-oic acid or an ester thereof.

Abstract: A method comprising operating steps required for safely operating wet oxidation reactors in which combustible substances are oxidized at elevated temperatures and pressures using pure oxygen. The steps satisfy the criteria that a potential of oxidation is established prior to introducing oxygen and maintained until after oxygen flow is stopped; that an inert gas, either from an external source or generated in situ, is present in the reactor from before oxygen flow is introduced until after oxygen flow is stopped; and that the oxygen introducing means is clean for oxygen use from prior to the introduction of oxygen flow until after the oxygen flow is stopped.

Abstract: Treatment of aqueous waste liquors containing diazonium salts with sulfite ions decomposes the diazonium salts without the formation of undesirable tar or foam, yielding a liquor amenable to further treatment with an oxidizing agent, e.g. hydrogen peroxide, to yield an effluent suitable for discharge to the environment.