Abstract: An injector assembly comprising an injector (3) and a wall (1) having an inner surface (2) defining a cavity receiving the injector (3). A peripheral surface portion of the injector (3) and a corresponding portion of the cavity inner surface (2) are configured to inter-engage such that force applied to the injector (3) in a predetermined direction causes mutually oppositely directed reaction forces perpendicular to the applied force which tend to laterally compress the injector (3), for relieving lateral stress within the injector (3). Additionally, an injector (3) for fitting in a cavity of an injector assembly, the injector (3) including an axially extending portion (10) comprising at least two peripheral irregularities in an otherwise substantially regular lateral cross-section.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed which is intended for use with an injector. The connector comprises a projection defining an inlet passage sealed, in use, within a bore provided in the injector. The inlet passage communicates with at least one outlet passage. The connector further comprises at least one tooth received within a recess provided in the injector to secure the connector to the injector. The recess is conveniently defined by a body and nut forming part of the injector.

Abstract: A governor arrangement for an internal combustion engine is disclosed which comprises a plurality of weights rotatable with a rotatable drive shaft and pivotable with respect to the shaft. The weights are engageable with a washer which, in turn, engages a sleeve. The sleeve engages a lever the position of which is used to control the setting of a metering valve. A hydrodynamic bearing arrangement is provided between the sleeve and washer. A drive arrangement may be provided to drive the washer when the rotational speed of the shaft is insufficient to cause the weights to move the sleeve.

Abstract: A governor mechanism for use with a fuel pumping apparatus includes a centrifugal weight mechanism which is coupled to an output member the latter being coupled to a fuel control member so that with increasing speed the quantity of fuel supplied by the apparatus is reduced. A governor spring opposes the movement of the output member but in addition a leaf spring is provided to supplement the action of the governor spring. The leaf spring is formed by one end of a torsion spring which is wound about a cylindrical member. The cylindrical member and the torsion spring are axially movable relative to each other to alter the effective number of turns of the torsion spring connected in series with the leaf spring.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of decreasing the metals content of metal containing petroleum streams by forming a mixture of the petroleum fraction containing those metals and an essentially aqueous electrolysis medium, and passing an electric current through the mixture at a voltage, pH and time sufficient to remove the metals such as Ni, V and Fe from the stream (i.e. to produce a petroleum fraction having decreased content of the metals). The cathodic voltage is from 0 V to -3.0 V vs. SCE at a pH of from 6 to 14, preferably 7 to 14, most preferably above 7 to 14.The invention provides a method for enhancing the value of petroleum feeds that traditionally have limited use in refineries due to their Ni and V content.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for decreasing the Conradson carbon ("Concarbon") number of petroleum feedstreams by passing an electric current through a mixture of a petroleum stream, typically having a Conradson carbon residue of at least about 0.1% and an aqueous electrolysis medium at a pH and cathodic voltage for a time sufficient to decrease the Conradson carbon number of the petroleum stream. The electrolysis medium contains quaternary carbyl or hydrocarbyl onium salts; inorganic hydroxides such as NaOH or KOH, or mixtures thereof. A cathodic voltage of 0 V to -3.0 V vs. Saturated Calomel Electrode (SCE) and a pH of 6-14, preferably 7 to 14, more preferably above 7 to 14 are used.The invention has utility for converting less economically desirable refinery feeds to feeds that are more valuable.

Abstract: There is provided an improved method for preparing compounds of the formula Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 comprising:heating a solution of a compound having the formula MoL.sub.4, wherein L is a 1,1-dithioacid ligand, at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form the Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 compound. Preferably, the MoL.sub.4 compound is dissolved in an organic solvent and the solution is heated at temperatures above 25.degree. C., up to the boiling point of the solvent and, more preferably, at temperatures in the range of from about 50.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention is predicated on the discovery that Mo(III) containing compounds will react with salts of a 1,1-dithioacid to form Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6. Accordingly, there is provided a method for preparing compounds of the formula Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 wherein L is a 1,1-dithioacid ligand comprising:contacting a Mo(III) containing compound with the salt of a 1,1-dithioacid at temperatures and for a time sufficient to form the Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 compound. Preferably, the Mo(III) containing compound is dissolved in an organic solvent and the solution is heated at temperatures above about 25.degree. C. up to the boiling point of the solvent and, preferably, at temperatures in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, there is provided a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an additive having the formula Mo.sub.2 L.sub.4 wherein L is a ligand selected from xanthates and mixtures thereof and, in particular, xanthates having a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the additive soluble in the oil. In general, the xanthate ligand, L, will have form about 2 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, there is provided a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an additive having the formula MoL.sub.4 wherein L is a ligand selected from thioxanthates and mixtures thereof and, in particular, thioxanthates having a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the additive soluble in the oil. In general, the thioxanthate ligand, L, will have from about 2 to about 30 carbon atoms.