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"7 sible for converting the earth's fv ? ff WTjTti 5 1z!R l-'r l raw materials into useful, and us fV . -5 V"- A $ able things fL --.'. f And modern sconce, as exempli- S5T , JJ fied by the chemicil and enginter- it'- ' I v 4 ing staff of a greit oil refinery, I N II S 1" i constantly strives to improve the s,1 - j i s - ' 't commodities you use eery day s 1 '4" Take gasoline and motor oil for a I f example They are products of V wK na- BC' N " vii? crude oil, which flows out of the V . 1 i 0 J Section of Utah Oil Refining Company plant, covering 125-acres, at Salt Lake City OUT of test-tubes, and other paraphernalia of the scientist, scient-ist, comes most of the progress pro-gress of the world. The materials which make up our necessities and comforts of lire, have existed for ages. Name anvtlung you like the sensitive radio tube, the marvelous mar-velous airplane, your watch, fountain foun-tain pen, or what-not and you must realize that the materials it is made of have been in the earth since the dawn of history. The magic of modern chemistry and physics and metallurgy is responsible respon-sible for converting the earth's raw materials into useful, and usable us-able things. And modern science, as exemplified exempli-fied by the chemical and engineering engineer-ing staff of a great oil refinery, constantly strives to improve the commodities you use every day. Take gasoline and motor oil for example. They are products of crude oil, which flows out of the ground a heavy, dark-colored, viscous vis-cous liquid. In its raw state it is practically useless. It must be re-' fined much the sanie as iron ore must be refined to make the fine teel of a watch-spring, for instance. in-stance. And that's where the scientist steps into the picture. Requirements of a Superior Gasoline Gasoline has several functions to perform in a motor. First of all, it must be able to vaporize readily in order to start easily and quickly even in cold weather. This calls for a low "initial boiling point," which merely means the tempera-tare tempera-tare at which the gasoline begins to vaporize. Secondly, :': must contain a well-proportioned well-proportioned range of "intermediate "intermedi-ate points," or power elements, to produce a steady, sustained flow of power throughout the piston stroke. It aiso must have a sufficiently suffi-ciently high "end point," or final evaporating temperature, to prevent pre-vent too-rapid combustion, and to insure more miles per gallon. All these features must be nicely balanced, to result in maximum satisfaction under the various conditions con-ditions encountered in every-day motoring. Even the climatic and atmos-. pheric conditions must be taken into consideration, because these conditions vary greatly between sea-level altitudes and highland altitudes, al-titudes, and have a marked effect on the performance of motor fuels. But that isn't all. The motorist, besides wanting a gasoline which gives him the maximum in quick-starting, quick-starting, speed and power, also is concerned about keeping the motor clean and free from trouble. So the scientist must produce a motor fuel with a minimum of carbon, sulphur and other harmful substances. sub-stances. And this is quite a problem. prob-lem. It is interesting to know that the chemists of the Utah Oil Refining Company, with the advantages of findings made at the world's largest larg-est refining research laboratories, located at Whiting, Indiana, have succeeded in perfecting a motor New Rectifying Tower at Utah Oil plant, constructed this year at a cost of $100,000, to put gasoline through extra process for improved performance fuel which not only represents a marked improvement over the average av-erage gasoline in quick-starting, speed and power, but also is noted for a lower sulphur and a lower carbon content. It is described as "cleaner and drier." The Severe Tests of Motor Oil When it comes to lubricating oil, other problems must be met and overcome. Oil has to incessantly contend against four "enemies" heat, cold, carbon and wear. The heat of combustion inside a motor is terrific. Mediocre oil quickly burns up under the searing, blistering blast of exploding gas. So the scientist must make sure that the oil upon which he places his stamp of approval is capable of withstanding such punishment. He tests it for "flash-point" and the "flash-point" must be high. Also he subjects the oil to the "cold test," to determine whether or not it will retain its liquidity in low temperatures. For oil must always be ready to flow freely and quickly to all bearing surfaces as soon as the motor is started, evon . after it has been standing out in freezing weather. Otherwise the motor could be badly damaged, perhaps ruined, in a very few minutes min-utes of operation. Again, the oil must be clean free from excessive carbon, which accumulates in the cylinder head, fouls spark-plugs and valves, and eventually calls for expensive repair re-pair jobs. And finally, through the "oxidation "oxida-tion test" the scientist determines the wearing qualities of the oil, its slippcrincss or degree of oilincss and its tendency to prevent the formation of sludge in the crank-case. crank-case. In all these four points, it is claimed that the-oil produced by the Utah Oil Refining company is superior. Another tribute to the chemist and engineer, with tluir test-tubes and retorts and viscometers visco-meters and other laboratory equip ment! A tribute also to the policies poli-cies and practices of this outstand ing industrial concern, and the willingness of its directing heads to provide the newest scientific equipment for the refining of high quality petroleum products. One of Utah's Largest Industries It is interesting to know that the , Utah Oil Refining Company, in the space of 21 years, has grown from a small plant with a daily capacity of seven barrels of crude oil, to a mammoth refinery capable .f handling 13,000 barrels daily. The original investment was $30,000. Today more than $7,COO,000 is represented rep-resented in the plant, equipment and oil exploration work of the company. A trainload, consisting of 30 cars of crude oil arrives at the plant every day, while another trainload of refined products is dispatched from the refinery to dealers thru-out thru-out the intermountain territory every tvventy-four hours. ' Some of these products, notably paraffin wax, a by-product of the refining operations, find their way to markets mar-kets in the Orient, across the Pacific. This company, with its subsidiaries subsidi-aries and distributing agencies, employs a large number of Utah workers, providing a livelihood for thousands of Utah families. More than $2,000,000 is distributed annually an-nually in the form of wages, salaries sal-aries and disbursements for supplies sup-plies exclusive of crude oil pur-chases pur-chases The success of this enterprise, . operating in a highly competitive field, gives ample evidence of the scientific and business ability f Utah people. The company makes a bid for the patronage of motorists motor-ists on the merits of its products, believing that most Utahns will appreciate the obvious advantages of supporting a home industry when they yet at least equal value for their money. s 1 |
