Abstract: A thermostatic expansion valve for large-capacity refrigeration systems has a pressure-balanced valve pin and no means of communicating inlet pressures to the underside of the diaphragm. The valve pin has a coaxial bore, a pair of end faces, a pair of cylindrical portions fitting slideably in a feed bore leading to an outlet chamber, a reduced stem portion of small diameter between the pair of cylindrical portions, and a pair of shoulders connecting the reduced stem portion to the pair of cylindrical portions. The shoulders are exposed to the same pressure so that the valve pin is balanced.

Abstract: Sodium dithionite bleaching solutions for groundwood pulps which require no additional chemicals for pH adjustment prior to direct application to the pulps, based on zinc-derived or formate-derived sodium dithionite and containing small percentages of at least four additives selected from the following: a chelating agent, zinc dithionite, zinc sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium phosphate, and sodium metaborate. Tested chelating agents are nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) trisodium salt and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) tetrasodium salt. The solutions are cool-stable (50.degree.F. or 10.degree.C) for at least 5 days with less than 5% decomposition of the sodium dithionite, and several exhibit similar stability at storage temperatures of 70.degree.-75.degree.F. (21.degree.-24.degree.C.) A method of preparation of the solutions is also provided.

Abstract: Filtrate from a formate-sodium hydrosulfite preparation contains valuable amounts of sodium formate and sodium bisulfite, which are raw materials for the synthesis of sodium hydrosulfite. The filtrate also contains sodium thiosulfate which is a known catalyst for the decomposition of sodium hydrosulfite and, therefore, must not be introduced in with the raw materials. Accordingly the method concerns removing the sodium thiosulfate by means of ion exchange with a resin and directing the valuable sodium bisulfite and sodium formate effluent including methanol and water to a distillation column.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for continuously handling sodium hydrosulfite for use in textile dyeing including means for receiving the pure dry chemical in semi-bulk returnable containers, for dissolving the same in a caustic solution and for storing the resulting solution in low inventory automatic make-up tanks. The novel resulting solution is stabilized against decomposition and may be metered to specified locations in the textile mill.

Abstract: A combination liquid trapping suction accumulator and evaporator pressure regulator device used intermediate the compressor and evaporator in a vapor-compression refrigeration system as a protective device for the compressor. The device is characterized by the positioning of the evaporator pressure regulator chamber intermediate the inlet and outlet ports of the accumulator housing. Thus, evaporator pressure regulation is accomplished simultaneously with liquid accumulation in a compact and readily serviceable, unitary housing.

Abstract: A combination liquid trapping suction accumulator and evaporator pressure regulator device used intermediate the compressor and evaporator in a vapor-compression refrigeration system as a protective device for the compressor. The device is characterized by the positioning of the evaporator pressure regulator chamber intermediate the inlet and outlet ports of the accumulator housing. Thus, evaporator pressure regulation is accomplished simultaneously with liquid accumulation in a compact and readily serviceable, unitary housing.

Abstract: A combination liquid trapping suction accumulator and evaporator pressure regulator device used intermediate the compressor and evaporator in a vapor-compression refrigeration system as a protective device for the compressor. The device is characterized by the positioning of the evaporator pressure regulator chamber intermediate the inlet and outlet ports of the accumulator housing. Thus, evaporator pressure regulation is accomplished simultaneously with liquid accumulation in a compact and readily serviceable, unitary housing.

Abstract: An improved liquid trapping suction accumulator of the type used intermediate the compressor and evaporator in a vapor-compression refrigeration system as a protective device for the compressor. The device provides for minimal pressure drop in the system while still performing the function of compressor protection, and provides for safe removal without "slugging" of accumulated oil and/or liquid refrigerants from the accumulator chamber. The structure is characterized by J-shaped tube mounted within the accumulator with a bent short leg extending above the accumulator bottom; also, by a cylindrical interference jib of the J-shaped within the accumulator outlet, so as to control the size of the vent.

Abstract: A combination liquid trapping suction accumulator and evaporator pressure regulator device used intermediate the compressor and evaporator in a vapor-compression refrigeration system as a protective device for the compressor. The device is characterized by the positioning of the evaporator pressure regulator chamber intermediate the inlet and outlet ports of the accumulator housing. Thus, evaporator pressure regulation is accomplished simultaneously with liquid accumulation in a compact and readily serviceable, unitary housing.