Abstract: Naphthenic acid corrosion in refinery distillation units is inhibited by introducing into the units effective amounts of a polysulfide corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A water soluble package and its method of disposal. The package is provided with thermoplastic polymer side walls which are capable of dissolving in water and aqueous solutions only at temperatures above approximately 37.degree. C.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of polyisocyanates comprising at least one cellulose derivative dissolved in water, and at least one polyisocyanate having a low, medium and/or high molecular weight.

Abstract: A method of disposing of utensils after use. The utensils are provided as molded, formed or extruded articles which are only water soluble at temperatures above 37.degree. C. After use, the utensils are subjected to water at a sufficient temperature to substantially dissolve them whereupon the water and dissolved articles are subjected to sewer disposal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of dewaxing a hydrocarbon oil involving the steps of separating and precipitating the wax component of the hydrocarbon oil. This process is facilitated by incorporating into the oil a linear polymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefins comprising .alpha.-olefins with at least 10 carbon atoms per molecule (C.sub.10+ .alpha.-olefins) wherein in this polymer monomer units of carbon monoxide and olefins are present in a substantially alternating arrangement. Optionally, the process may also involve the use of a polymer of one or more olefinically unsaturated compound comprising of alkyl acrylates or alkyl methacrylates with at least 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl group (C.sub.8+ alkyl esters). The process may be practiced using the single-stage or multi-stage dilution method.

Abstract: The system comprises a cleaning fluid circuit including at least one sealable cleaning vessel, which is adapted to hold a vacuum and contains a carrier for carrying stock to be cleaned and dried. The cleaning vessel is adapted to be hermetically sealed from the atmosphere and from the cleaning fluid circuit is adapted to be directly connected to the suction port of an ejector so that each batch of stock can be cleaned and can subsequently be dried more quicly and to a higher degree by the application of a desired vacuum. Even if the cleaning fluid consists of an organic solvent, the pollution of the premises and of the environment by solvent vapors will be minimized.

Abstract: A process of, and apparatus for, washing fragments, such as plastic fragments, in a continuous fashion as part of a recycling operation. The plastic fragments are fed into an axially rotating perforated tube, wherein a stationary washing and rinsing spray header are mounted therethrough for spraying the plastic fragments revolving with the tube. Wash and rinse water pass through the perforations, carrying with the water residue and unwanted particles. The wash water, rinse water and unwanted particles pass into a trough arranged below the revolving tube which collects the water and residue and transports same to either a screen separator in the case of the wash water, or a holding tank in the case of the rinse water. Auxiliary systems are disclosed for using recycled wash water and recycled rinse water for the process. A drying system which receives the plastic fragments from the washing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: Indole impurities are removed from hydrocarbon-containing fluids by means of a magnesia-containing sorbent material.

Abstract: Lithium metatungstate as a new composition of matter and the production thereof are disclosed. A solution of lithium monotungstate is treated with an extractant to remove sufficient lithium ions to produce a dilute solution of lithium metatungstate and the dilute solution is then concentrated. Lithium metatungstate solutions are more dense than other alkali metal metatungstates and have lower viscosities which properties make the solutions highly useful for heavy media separations.

Abstract: Non-carcinogenic bright stock extracts and/or deasphalted oils are produced from reduced hydrocarbon feedstocks. Such non-carcinogenic products are produced by establishing a functional relationship between mutagenicity index and a physical property correlative of hydrocarbon type for the bright stock extract or deasphalted oil and determining a critical physical property level which, when achieved, results in a product having a mutagenicity index of less than about 1.0. Process conditions are established so that a product stream achieving the desired physical property level can be produced. Non-carcinogenic bright stock extracts and/or deasphalted oils are then processed utilizing the conditions so established. A bright stock extract and a deasphalted oil substantially free from mutagenic activity, as well as processes for their production are also provided herein.

Abstract: An adhesive composition useful for bonding various substrates which contain an alkoxy silane compound and an unsaturated acid compound. A preferred embodiment of the invention is an aqueous formulation containing a low molecular weight alkoxy silane compound, a low molecular weight unsaturated acid compound, and water. An example of the alkoxy silane compound is aminopropyl triethoxysilane while an example of the unsaturated acid compound is methacrylic acid. The adhesive composition is particularly effective in bonding non-sulfurcured elastomeric materials such as polyol- and peroxide-cured elastomers to metal surfaces.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for cleaning water pipe. The pipe is preferably connected to a source of water which normally flows through the pipe to an outlet. A valve is positioned at the outlet and is rapidly opened and closed. When the valve is closed a pressure pulse is created in the pipe and travels towards the source of fluid. This wave is reflected back from the source towards the outlet. The alternate waves expand and contract the pipe wall, and cause pressure fluctuations within the pipe. The combined action removes scale from the wall of the pipe, and when the valve is opened the removed scale passes out of the pipe.

Abstract: An improvement has been found in a process for producing Bright Stock from petroleum residuum by propane deasphalting and solvent refining. The extract of solvent refining is cooled to yield an aromatics-lean secondary raffinate which is recycled to propane deasphalting. An improved yield of Bright Stock is achieved over recycling extract to propane deasphalting.

Abstract: An improved fluid coking process which includes: (a) a fluid coker comprised of a coking zone, a scrubbing zone, and a stripping zone; (b) a heater, and optionally a gasifier. The improvement comprises feeding a portion of the heated solids from the heater and/or the gasifier, to the stripping zone. Consequently, the coking zone can be operated at a temperature lower than the stripping zone.

Abstract: An improved process for stripping gold cyanide from activated carbon is disclosed. The process involves contact of gold-laden activated carbon with a strong base at ambient temperatures followed by elution with an aqueous solution containing an organic solvent, preferably aqueous acetonitrile or methanol. Gold cyanide is separated from the aqueous/organic solution by ion-exchange technology, preferably using a weak base ion-exchange resin, followed by elution with a strong base.

Abstract: In a combined solvent extraction/steam distillation process for the separation of aromatic hydrocarbons from a mixture of aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons, there are three major thermal and material cycles: the solvent cycle, the hydrocarbon cycle, and the water cycle. The process is improved by redistributing the energy use between the three cycles to minimize the internal recycle within the process and to reduce the overall energy requirements. One means of the redistribution includes cooling of a lean solvent stream with liquid in a recovery or stripping column. Cooling of the lean solvent reduces flashing within an extract column and the resulting reflux of hydrocarbons to the extract column.

Abstract: A heat source, may be on a high speed vehicle, may be cooled by transferring thermal energy from the heat source to an endothermic fuel decomposition catalyst in order to heat the catalyst to a temperature sufficient to crack or dissociate at least a portion of an endothermic fuel stream. The endothermic fuel is selected from the group consisting of normal paraffinic hydrocarbons and methanol. The heated endothermic fuel decomposition catalyst is contacted with the endothermic fuel stream at a liquid hourly space velocity of at least about 10 hr.sup.-1 to cause the endothermic fuel stream to crack or dissociate into a reaction product stream.

Abstract: The thermal neutron capture cross-section of zirconium may be altered by altering its natural isotope distribution through a steady state chromatographic separation of these isotopes using an anion exchange resin as the stationary phase of the chromatographic column. Zirconium is dissolved in a very strong acid which causes the formation of a zirconium anion, such as the ZrOCl.sub.4.sup.-2 anion formed in six normal hydrochloric acid, and eluted off the column with a weaker acid. Distinct elution volumes representative of each isotope are collected. In a preferred embodiment, the process also separates the zirconium from hafnium and the other impurities normally present in the product obtained by chlorinating zircon sand and utilizes a continuous annular chromatograph.

Abstract: A surface treating agent for an aluminum line pattern substrate is disclosed, comprising an aqueous solution containing 0.01 to 15% by weight of quaternary ammonium hydroxide represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or a hydroxy-substituted alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and 0.1 to 20% by weight of sugar or sugar alcohol. This agent can inhibit the after-corrosion of aluminum effectively.

Abstract: A method of removing or of accumulating heavy metal ions from an aqueous solution by contacting the latter with an ethylene copolymer, in which a copolymer of ethylene with (meth)acrylic acid and a (meth)acrylate is used, in which the carboxyl groups may be neutralized by metal ions to an extent of 100% or less.