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

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.