Abstract: A regenerative adsorption process and a multi-reactor regenerative adsorption chiller assembly including a condenser adapted to receive a coolant from a source; an evaporator connected to the condenser to provide a refrigerant circuit; a plurality of reactors, each being able to operate in adsorption and desorption modes and having a coolant inlet to directly or indirectly receive coolant when operating in adsorption mode before, after or simultaneous with the condenser, and a waste heat inlet for directly or indirectly receiving waste heat from a waste heat source when operating in desorption mode; and control means for controlling said plurality of reactors such that each reactor alternately operates in adsorption and desorption modes for substantially identical time intervals, and such that each reactor has an equal chance of being the first reactor to receive the coolant when operating in adsorption mode, and the waste heat from the waste heat source when operating in desorption mode.

Abstract: A regenerative adsorption process and a multi-reactor regenerative adsorption chiller assembly including a condenser adapted to receive a coolant from a source; an evaporator connected to the condenser to provide a refrigerant circuit; a plurality of reactors, each being able to operate in adsorption and desorption modes and having a coolant inlet to directly or indirectly receive coolant when operating in adsorption mode before, after or simultaneous with the condenser, and a waste heat inlet for directly or indirectly receiving waste heat from a waste heat source when operating in desorption mode; and control means for controlling said plurality of reactors such that each reactor alternately operates in adsorption and desorption modes for substantially identical time intervals, and such that each reactor has an equal chance of being the first reactor to receive the coolant when operating in adsorption mode, and the waste heat from the waste heat source when operating in desorption mode.

Abstract: A method for ultra-analysis of water for trace impurities. An effective trapping media functions by binding gels that carry ultratrace analytes on their surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the high yield production of dicarboxylic acids such as azelaic acid by the controlled two step oxidation of an unsaturated hydrocarbon substrate. The method consists of two steps and involves the derivatization of the unsaturated substrate which locks and directs oxidative cleavage at the site of unsaturation to yield the desired acids.

Abstract: A method for reducing the formation of dust produced by solid aromatic anhydrides, and aromatic anhydride compositions that have a reduced tendency to emit aromatic anhydride dust, are disclosed. The method comprises treating the aromatic anhydride with low levels of suitable organic compounds.

Abstract: There is provided a trimellitic anhydride composition having a reduced tendency to form trimellitic anhydride dust which composition comprises trimellitic anhydride treated with at least one organic compound wherein the organic compound is both liquid and substantially non-volatile at normal ambient temperatures and pressures. There is also provided a method for suppressing dust emitted from trimellitic anhydride which method comprises treating the trimellitic anhydride with the aforementioned organic compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of oil-soluble Mannich condensation products wherein an amine is prereacted with a sulfonic acid or ammonium sulfonate, and the prereaction product is reacted with an aldehyde and an oxidized olefin polymer.

Abstract: Crude oil, residuum, and vacuum gas oil containing an effective amount of a linear alpha olefin substituted succinate diester of a linear primary monohydric alcohol.

Abstract: Ashless lubricant additive compositions which contain a small but effective amount of overbased aminoguanidine sulfonate, sufficient to impart acid neutralization, antitrust, anticorrosive, dispersant, and detergent properties, are formed by reacting greater than about one mole of aminoguanidine with one mole of a hydrocarbon sulfonic acid.