Abstract: A system and method for managing research produced by outside research vendors includes a storage unit, data repository stored on the storage unit, and a processing unit in communication with the storage unit and data repository. The processing unit may be configured to collect first research reports from first and second research vendors, where the first and second research reports have first and second formats, respectively. The processing unit may further be configured to reformat the first research reports from the first format into a third format, reformat the second research reports from the second format into the third format, store the reformatted first and second research reports in the data repository, and provide access to the first and second research reports in the third format to members of the organization.

Abstract: A system and method for managing research produced by outside research vendors includes a storage unit, data repository stored on the storage unit, and a processing unit in communication with the storage unit and data repository. The processing unit may be configured to collect first research reports from first and second research vendors, where the first and second research reports have first and second formats, respectively. The processing unit may further be configured to reformat the first research reports from the first format into a third format, reformat the second research reports from the second format into the third format, store the reformatted first and second research reports in the data repository, and provide access to the first and second research reports in the third format to members of the organization.

Abstract: An in situ process for making improved zeolitic fluid cracking catalysts by spray drying a mixture of (i) hydrous kaolin and/or metakaolin, and (ii) calcined aluminum source, said calcined aluminum source being derived from a pulverized, ultrafine kaolin, calcining the resulting microspheres to convert hydrous kaolin to metakaolin, and reacting microspheres composed of a mixture of metakaolin and calcined aluminum source with an alkaline sodium silicate solution. The weight percent of metakaolin in the calcined microspheres is greater than the calcined aluminum source content.

Abstract: A protective cover is disclosed for covering material contained on spools, such as solder. The cover includes a plurality of tabs which are contained in a cavity to receive the spool. Each of the protective tabs has a horizontal slot engage a flange of the spool to retain the cover about the spool when the spool is placed in the cavity within the cover. One embodiment of the invention includes an elongated slot in one side of the cover to permit material stored on the spool to be withdrawn without removing the spool from the protective cover.

Abstract: For making low density alumina or silica-alumina beads as catalyst support particles for auto-exhaust catalysts, hollow glass spheres of very small diameter are incorporated in the alumina powder mix before it is formed into beads and calcined. The beads may be finished with a surface coat of alumina without the microspheres to improve resistance to abrasion. Preferred beads are made with rehydratable alumina powder.