Abstract: A method of reclaiming a titanosilicate from a deactivated or spent oxidation catalyst containing a titanosilicate having deposited thereon one or more catalytic metals, such as gold, and optionally, one or more promoter metals, the method involving treating the deactivated catalyst with an oxidant; contacting the oxidant-treated catalyst with acid, preferably aqua regia; washing the titanosilicate to remove residual acid; and optionally drying and/or calcining. A method of reconstituting an active oxidation catalyst from a spent or deactivated oxidation catalyst, the method involving reclaiming the titanosilicate as noted above, and then depositing one or more catalytic metals and, optionally, one or more promoter metals onto the reclaimed titanosilicate.

Abstract: A process and hydro-oxidation catalyst for the hydro-oxidation of a hydrocarbon, preferably a C3-8 olefin, such as propylene, by oxigen in the presence of hydrogen to the corresponding partially-oxidized hydrocarbon, preferably, a C3-8 olefin oxide, preferably, propylene oxide. The catalyst comprises gold, silver, one or more platinum group metals, one or more lanthanide rare earth metals, or a mixture thereof, deposited on a titanosilicate, preferably TS-1 characterized in that titanosilicate is prepared by microwave heating.

Abstract: A transparent dispenser for nuts or the like having a movable slide which, by its movement, transfers a measured volume from the bottom of a hopper to a delivery chute. The upper wall of the slide chamber is partly relieved so as to prevent jamming of the slide.

Abstract: A cabinet for displaying and dispensing vertical stacks of small packages, such as packs of cigarettes, is adapted to be mounted over a store's check-out counter. The shopper's side of the package displaying dispenser is transparent, so that the shopper can see the merchandise. The clerk's side of the package displaying dispenser has an upper opening which permits loading of packages onto the stacks and a lower slot which permits the clerk to withdraw one package at a time from the bottom of any selected stack. A similar package displaying dispenser is mounted on the rear side of the one just described, so that the packages in the rear one can be seen through the one in front, and so that the clerk can withdraw packages from both.

Abstract: In a process of making ethanolamines by reacting ethylene and ammonia and wherein ammonia is used in excess of the stoichiometric amount, the improvement comprising flashing and liquification at least part of the excess ammonia in the effluent prior to recycling. This moderates the operating conditions and simplifies the equipment needed to recycle the balance of the ammonia.

Abstract: An improved electrostatic coalescence system is provided in which independent AC and DC hydrophilic electrodes are employed to provide more complete dehydration of an oil emulsion. The AC field is produced between an AC electrode array and the water-oil interface wherein the AC electrode array is positioned parallel to the interface which acts as a grounded electrode. The emulsion is introduced into the AC field in an evenly distributed manner at the interface. The AC field promotes drop-drop and drop-interface coalescence of the water phase in the entering emulsion. The continuous oil phase passes upward through the perforated AC electrode array and enters a strong DC field produced between closely spaced DC electrodes in which small dispersed droplets of water entrained in the continuous phase are removed primarily by collection at hydrophilic DC electrodes. Large droplets of water collected by the electrodes migrate downward through the AC electrode array to the interface.

Abstract: A method for increasing the sedimentation of mineral particles in feed liquids containing the same, particularly coal-derived liquids, by the use of an anti-solvent gas pressure technique. The mixture is held under a pressurized carbon dioxide atmosphere which causes an increase in the initial settling rate for sedimentation of the mineral particles from such liquids so that they may be used as fuels.