Abstract: The present invention provides a locomotive security system and method, which applies a penalty brake to prevent unauthorized operation of a locomotive. The security system includes a security computer interfacing with an input device, a verification device and a locomotive penalty brake. Upon receiving appropriate identification information, from the input device, and a corresponding verification code, from the verification device, the security system allows an operator to operate the locomotive. The security system may also require reentry of the verification code periodically during locomotive operation to prevent application of the penalty brake. The system may be further used to transmit a distress signal, to signal authorities, when an unauthorized operator attempts to operate or continue to operate the locomotive.

Abstract: A method for the removal of hydrogen sulphide from a hydrocarbon-water mixture. The method utilizes a sulphite or a bisulphite, preferably ammonium bisulphite. It may be added as a salt or in solution. It is used in amounts by weight of from 2:1 salt: hydrogen sulphide.