Abstract: A fender for absorbing the impact between converging bodies includes a supporting surface, a plurality of bosses and an energy absorbing member. The plurality of bosses protrude from the supporting surface at spaced locations. Each boss has an outer perimeter. The energy absorbing member surrounds the outer perimeter of each boss so that each boss absorbs vertical and horizontal shear forces within the energy absorbing member.

Abstract: A thermal treatment system for converting contaminants in soil to non-hazardous compounds. The system includes a combustion chamber in which the soils to be treated are heated to a temperature above the volatilization temperature of the contaminants in the soil. Reagents are injected into the gas stream above the soil which contains the volatized contaminants to interact with the inorganic contaminants to form solid particles that can be collected on a filter for safe disposal. The volatized organic contaminants are burned to form non-toxic combustion gases.

Abstract: Fugitive dust generated by a bottom dumping railroad hopper car is captured by a dust containment system. The dust containment system includes an open railroad track segment for supporting the car above a hopper pit defined by enclosed end walls, an interconnecting rear sidewall and a partially open front side. A building structure encloses the track segment and hopper pit and includes roof mounted ventilators for emitting fresh air to the interior thereof. A backhoe device is positioned above the car to assist in discharging material. Air passageways are formed on opposite sides of the track segment with motorized dampers positioned therein. Dust collector units are positioned adjacent to the front side of the hopper pit. The fans of the dust collectors induce a draft from the roof ventilators downwardly along the sides of the rail car, through the air passageways to the hopper pit.

Abstract: A system for the controlled safe shutdown of a hazardous waste incinerator upon loss of power. The system includes a primary combustion chamber and a secondary combustion chamber, a gas treatment system, and two standby power sources. One standby power source is available immediately for elements that cannot be shut down even for a second. The other standby power source is a heavy duty generator that takes a short time to get up to speed but is used to power elements that can be allowed to coast for a short time without causing damage to the equipment or the environment. The system includes an uninterruptable power source connected to continue supplying heat and air to the secondary combustion chamber and prevent opening an emergency vent stack cap and thereby prevent the unwanted discharge of gas from the system.

Abstract: A railroad car positioning apparatus for positioning a railroad car along a track. The railroad car positioning device apparatus includes a carriage member and first and second dog members mounted on the carriage member. The apparatus includes a device for positioning the dog members and for extending the dog members from the carriage member to an axle height of a railroad car for contacting one of the axles on opposite sides thereof. The apparatus further includes a plurality of hydraulic cylinders for moving the carriage member in a forward or reverse direction to acquire an axle and for exerting a force between one of the dog members and the acquired axle to position the railroad car along the track.

Abstract: A nuclear jig control unit which is an electronically controlled system employing nuclear sensing devices and electro-hydraulic operators to proportionally control the opening and closing of a refuse gate of a jig. These components permit remote operator control and monitoring of the jig. The system provides for immediate adjustment of the specific gravity setting which triggers refuse discharge. This allows complete removal of the built-up refuse yet minimizes inadvertent coal losses with the refuse.

Abstract: A railroad car positioning apparatus for positioning a railroad car, the railroad car having at least two axles spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the railroad car, each of the at least two axles being provided with wheels on the opposing ends thereof, the railroad car positioning device apparatus including: a carriage member; a first dog member mounted on the carriage member and a second dog member mounted on the carriage member; a device for positioning the first dog member and for extending the first dog member to at least a first position wherein the first dog member extends from the carriage member to at least the height of the axle members of the railroad car for contacting at least one of the axle members of the railroad car; a device for selectively positioning the second dog member and for extending the second dog member to at least either of a first position wherein the first dog member extends from the carriage member to at least the height of the axle members of the railroad car for contact

Abstract: An apparatus for directly reducing pellets of material without melting the material includes the transporting of the pellets through drying and preheating zones on an oxidizing traveling grate and reduction in a ported rotary kiln. There is a kiln having a first end and a second end with the first end being substantially adjacent to the heating and oxidizing component for receipt of the pellets therefrom. The kiln is inclined downwardly and is rotated to advance the pellets through the kiln from the first end to the second end therefrom. The kiln includes an induration zone for indurating the pellets. The induration zone is adjacent to the first end and remote from the second end and extends for a substantial portion of the kiln from the first end. The kiln includes a reduction zone extending from the downstream end of the induration zone to the second end. A device is used to inject a reducing agent into the reduction zone of its kiln for making contact with the pellets advancing through the reduction zone.

Abstract: An apparatus for directly reducing pellets of material without melting the material includes the transporting of the pellets through drying and preheating zones on an oxidizing traveling grate and reduction in a ported rotary kiln. There is a kiln having a first end and a second end with the first end being substantially adjacent to the heating and oxidizing component for receipt of the pellets therefrom. The kiln is inclined downwardly and is rotated to advance the pellets through the kiln from the first end to the second end thereof. The kiln includes an induration zone for indurating the pellets. The induration zone is adjacent to the first end and remote from the second end and extends for a substantial portion of the kiln from the first end. The kiln includes a reduction zone extending from the downstream end of the induration zone to the second end. A device is used to inject a reducing agent into the reduction zone of its kiln for making contact with the pellets advancing through the reduction zone.