The hydrogenation of fatty oils with palladium catalyst. IV. Pilot‐plant preparation of shortening stocks

Abstract

Summary Shortening stocks obtained in the pilot plant differ slightly from those obtained in the laboratory under nominally the same conditions. Pilot‐plant processing is easily controlled to give a commercially attractive shortening at a cost competitive with nickel. By repeated re‐use 1 g. of 5% palladium on earbon catalyst will hydrogenate about 18 kg. of oil to a satisfactory product, and 1 g. of 2% palladium on carbon catalyst about 11 kg. of oil.