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sess to give satisfactory engine performance under various conditions,
and to the automotive engineer in indicating methods by
which the fuel fee systems of automobiles may be improved.
More cracking units-Less straight-run
gasoline production
C. F. Kettering, January 1931
Straight-run gasoline is fast losing its prestige. Because of
its anti-knock qualities, cracked gasoline is steadily progressing
in importance.
Possible use of natural gas for chemicals
H. Smith, January 1931
A significant amount of natural gas is wasted from in oil field
operations/production. One possible method of utilization is
in the manufacture of chemical products.
Vapor distillate stabilization and gas recovery system
A. W. Burket, March 1931
This article presents data and yields of petroleum products
from various crude runs on a modern continuous vacuum distillation
battery. The distillation of a given cut of oil can be
carried out at an appreciably lower temperature under vacuum
than under atmospheric pressure. The prime advantage of this
is prevention or reduction of undesirable cracking. Therefore,
heavy lubricating oils of high flash can be obtained. Another
advantage is in smaller fuel bottoms yields are made possible
by vacuum reduction. This means greater available yields of
cracking stocks. From a mechanical standpoint, the use of vacuum
by lowering distillation temperatures results in reduced
deterioration of still bottoms by heavy firing.
Corrosion-proof pressure vessels
O. E. Andrus, April 1931
To help mitigate corrosion on pressure vessels, a new method
has been developed which coats the entire vessel in a corrosion-proof
alloy.
Progress toward a standard method for determining
the anti-knock value of motor fuels
H. C. Dickinson, May 1931
Tests show that anti-knock characteristics of commercial
motor fuels can be determined. These measurements are likely
to be of increasing importance because of the rapid changes in
motor design, and consequently in fuels, required to meet the
motoring public's demand for increased power.
Waste fuels develop steam and electricity
H. R. Sharpless, July 1931
The author, Superintendent of Power, Gulf Refining Co.,
Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.), details the utilization of waste materials
for the generation of steam and electricity. He cites some
of the problems of generation and means of solution as experienced
at the largest refinery in the world.
Direct cracking of crude
E. F. Nelson, August 1931
This work focuses on the cracking of light crudes when
charged direct to the latest type of the Dubbs cracking unit.
Shield welded pressure vessels now safe
for all hazardous uses
G. Raymond, December 1931
Of great importance are the remarkable improvements in the
art of electric arc welding known collectively as " shielded welding
processes. " By means of these greatly advanced welding processes,
joints of nearly 100% efficiency can be rapidly formed
between parts of almost any thickness or shape.
Anti-knock characteristics of natural gasoline
with reference to grading
R. C. Alden, February 1932
By chilling the fuel systems of knock testing engines, it is possible
to determine the anti-knock ratings of gasolines of comparatively
high vapor pressure. A limited number of such determinations
have been made on natural gasoline and the results
have been correlated with other characteristics of the gasoline.
The best relationship has proven to be with Reid vapor pressure.
Skimming, cracking and reforming accomplished
in one furnace
C. J. Pratt, March 1933
Simplicity is the essence of modern invention. The recently
perfected petroleum refining process that incorporates simultaneous
skimming, reforming, vapor phase cracking and rerunning
is discussed in this article.
Octane requirements forcing cracking expansion
G. Reid, April 1932
The future of the refining industry is closely interwoven
with the future progress made in the development of the cracking
process. The refiner that does not possess cracking facilities
will find it increasingly difficult to compete and to market their
relatively low anti-knock rated motor fuels.
Integrated units controlling more refinery capacity
G. Reid, May 1932
Refining capacity continues to shift toward the integrated
company. Regardless of the economics of the situation, more
refining companies are engaging in the marketing of petroleum
products, and more refineries are being erected by the integrated
refining company.
Modern design in cracking facilities
J. J. Mack, October 1932
The trend in cracking unit design is not only toward larger
capacities but includes the use of multiple furnaces, wherein
two cracking coils discharging into a common secondary system
lend much to flexibility of the installation. This article describes
the design and operating features of this modern-style plant.
Survey of cracking plants shows continued expansion
G. R. Hopkins, October 1932
Role of sulfuric acid in the treatment
of pressure distillate
A. W. Trusty, December 1932
Although various treating methods have been put into commercial
operation in the last 10 yr, the sulfuric acid method of
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