Abstract: A process for separating an unsaponifiable compound from a feed mixture including fatty acids. The process comprises: (a) forming an emulsion with the feed mixture, an organic solvent in which the feed mixture is soluble and an emulsifying liquid capable of forming an emulsion with the feedstock and organic solvent, the polarity index of the emulsifying liquid being at least 2.4 higher than the polarity index of the organic solvent; (b) effecting the formation of three phases from the emulsion, an organic solvent phase containing the major portion of the fatty acids, an emulsifying liquid phase and a semi-solid sludge phase containing the major portion of the unsaponifiable compound; and (c) separating the three phases.

Abstract: A process for sweetening a sour hydrocarbon fraction containing mercaptan which comprises reacting mercaptan contained in the hydrocarbon fraction with an oxidizing agent by contacting the hydrocarbon fraction and the oxidizing agent with a supported metal chelate mercaptan oxidation catalyst and anhydrous ammonia in the absence of an aqueous phase.

Abstract: A multi-step hydrocarbon conversion process for producing gasoline from propane or butane is disclosed. The feed hydrocarbon is passed into a dehydrogenation zone and the entire dehydrogenation zone effluent including hydrogen and light by-products is then passed into a catalytic condensation zone wherein the resulting olefins are converted into dimers and trimers. The condensation zone effluent stream is passed into a separation zone in which the dimers and trimers are concentrated into a product stream, with unconverted feed hydrocarbon and hydrogen being recycled to the dehydrogenation zone.

Abstract: Molded elastomeric framing member has internal horizontal and vertical slots which are adapted to frictionally engage several of the longitudinal profile surface wires and portions of the transverse support bar members along a side edge of a flat deck screen panel. Parallel top and bottom portions of the framing member are adapted to be engaged by a support surface of a vibrating screen apparatus and a clamping apparatus carried by said screen apparatus. The framing member prevents metal-to-metal contact between the screen panel and vibrating apparatus, thus reducing the noise level of the apparatus. It also helps protect persons handling the panel from possible injury by rough edges and eliminates the expense and labor associated with the welding of side panels to the ends of the support bars. To prevent the screen panel from becoming electrically isolated from the vibrating screen apparatus, the elastomeric framing member can be made electrically conductive.

Abstract: A catalytic composite comprising a combination of a nickel component, a molybdenum component and a platinum component with a zeolitic carrier material wherein said platinum component is present in an amount sufficient to result in the composite containing, on an elemental basis, about 0.2 to about 0.5 percent by weight platinum. The key feature of the subject composite is the criticality of the platinum content of the composite. The principal utility of the subject composite is in the conversion of hydrocarbon feed stocks and in particular the hydrocracking of hydrocarbons. A specific example of the catalyst disclosed is a combination of nickel, molybdenum and platinum with a high silica faujasite-alumina carrier material containing 25 weight percent alumina in amounts sufficient to result in the composite containing, on an elemental basis, about 1 to about 15 weight percent nickel, about 1 to about 10 weight percent molybdenum and about 0.2 to about 0.5 weight percent platinum.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic reforming of a naphtha fraction is disclosed. A naphtha fraction and hydrogen are commingled and passed in contact with a germanium-promoted platinum group metal catalyst at reforming conditions. The catalyst is characterized by a novel method of manufacture affording an improved reforming process. The catalyst preparation comprises impregnating a carrier material with a non-aqueous solution of a platinum group metal compound and a halo-substituted germane, the impregnated carrier material being subsequently dried and calcined.

Abstract: Track fitting for anchoring seats or cargo to a slotted floor track in an aircraft includes a plurality of spaced lobe portions which are adapted to be positioned so as to underlie retaining portions of the track to restrict upward movement of the fitting. Forward movement is restricted by shear pin means positioned so as to engage the track immediately adjacent one of the lobe portions. In a preferred embodiment, the shear pin is slidably movable vertically into and out of engagement with the floor track. An angled slot in the shear pin body is engaged by a pin which is movable fore and aft by rotation of a threaded member to cause the shear pin to be completely removed from the floor track or forced against it so as to pre-load the fitting and prevent it from rattling.