Abstract: A liquid ammonia stream is mixed with a crude oil stream which contains naphthenic acids. Ammonium naphthenates are formed which are then separated from the crude oil with the ammonia. The naphthanates are converted back to acids by addition of acetic acid. Calcium hydroxide is added to form calcium naphthenates and the mixture is pyrolysized which produces ketones.

Abstract: An apparatus for calibrating a gas chromatograph. Calibration accuracy to the limits of the detection accuracy of a gas chromatograph is achieved by a flow calibration apparatus that incorporates two particle filters and two fluid column bubblers.

Abstract: An electronic switching circuit with driver which may be used to turn on an incandescent light after a predetermined delay and which circuit output may be utilized to trigger either itself or a like circuit connected in series. The electronic circuitry may optionally be contained within an electrical socket which provides both trigger input and output leads whereby the electrical sockets may then be connected in series to produce a cascade lighting system.

Abstract: A process for the removal of NO.sub.x impurities from a gas stream which comprises treating the gas stream containing NO.sub.x impurities under cryogenic conditions with oxygen and an unsaturated hydrocarbon, removing solid N.sub.2 O.sub.3 and recovering a gas stream reduced in NO.sub.x.

Abstract: The arrangement of this invention includes circuitry for sequentially lighting a series of lamps, followed by extinguishing them in unison; said circuitry including, in association with each lamp, at least one bi-metallic element for controlling the opening or closing of a switch.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for selectively sorbing trace amounts of oxygen from low molecular weight olefins and inert gases by contacting with high surface area particulate coal-derived activated carbon having high ash and moisture content.

Abstract: This invention concerns a coolant system for a vehicle which possesses a radiator and an excess coolant reservoir to reduce the content of oxygen in the radiator cooling system. An exhaust vent tube communicates with ambient air and the excess coolant reservoir to expel gases generated during engine startup and continuous use. A vacuum exhaust valve is situated in the exhaust vent tube to provide for the expulsion of gas and acts, during engine cool down, to pass exhaust gas to the excess coolant reservoir. This invention situates an adsorption zone, preferably comprised of activated carbon, intermediate the exhaust vent tube and the excess coolant reservoir to adsorb a large quantity of the oxygen being passed to the excess coolant reservoir during cool down periods. Once spent of its adsorption qualities, the adsorbent in the adsorption zone is regenerated by contact with automotive engine exhaust gas at a temperature of between 140.degree. C. and 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for deactivating or removing aromatic compounds from a kerosene or gas oil, which aromatics are coke precursors in a steam cracking process (conducted in the absence of a catalyst) to convert the hydrocarbons contained in the kerosene or gas oil to hydrocarbons of smaller molecules. The excising occurs by contacting the kerosene or gas oil, before admission to the steam cracking zone, with particulate size activated carbon of 4 mesh to 50 mesh size and physically removing the activated carbon (with at least a portion of the aromatic content of the coke derived from the kerosene or gas oil absorbed thereon) from the slurry before passage of the kerosene or gas oil to the steam cracking furnace.

Abstract: The growth of butadiene "popcorn" polymer seeds in butadiene separation processes is inhibited by treatment of the butadiene with carbon disulfide or elemental phosphorus.