Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for producing hydrogen gas from water and carbon. The process is characterized by introducing steam and powdered carbon in stoichiometric ratio of carbon to water into a preheated oxidization chamber (2) in such a way that a gas plasma is produced in which the steam is decomposed into its hydrogen and oxygen gas components and oxygen is combined with carbon to form carbon dioxide gas in an exothermic reaction at temperatures above 2000° C., and separating the carbon dioxide gas from the hydrogen gas. Accordingly, the device for conducting this process comprises an oxidization chamber (2) defined in a hollow body (1) made of a material withstanding temperatures above 2000° C.

Abstract: A device and method for producing sodium (Na) from a feed material such as a mixture of methane (CH4) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) includes a plasma torch configured to heat the feed material to a temperature sufficient to reduce and ionize sodium (Na). As such, a plasma jet is created by the plasma torch that contains ionized sodium (Na) and non-ionized neutrals such as hydrogen (H) and carbon monoxide (CO). From the plasma torch, the plasma jet is introduced into a chamber where a magnetic field has been established. Once inside the chamber the heated mixture of ions and neutrals interacts with the magnetic field in the chamber to cause the sodium ions to travel substantially along the magnetic field lines while the neutrals travel on paths that are essentially unaffected by the magnetic field. A collector is positioned to receive and accumulate sodium (Na).

Abstract: A variable resonance descaling decalcifier device for the treatment of hard, very hard and low hardness water is provided. The device works effectively and efficiently for line frequencies in the range between 30 hertz and 400 hertz. The device includes a resonator portion and a transformer portion. The resonator portion includes four coils (L1, L2-1, L2-2, L3) which surround a pipe (T) which carries the water to be treated. The transformer portion also includes four coils (P1, P2, S1, S2), wherein the two primary windings (P1, P2) are wound in opposite directions to one another and are connected to subtract their potential differential and the two secondary windings (S1, S2) are wound in the same manner but in opposition to the phase of the primary windings. In this way, enhanced tuning with the resonator portion of the decalcifier is achieved. The decalcifier successfully maintains minerals in solution for water undergoing a heat cycle and also inhibits the growth of algae and bacteria in water.

Abstract: A process and apparatus assuring low costs and high efficiency in practicing refuse incineration. A applying electromagnetic wave of a frequency band resonant with rotation or vibration of a specific substance e.g., dioxins molecule, thereby to heat the dioxins molecule selectively up to high temperature to remove the dioxins molecule by decomposition.

Abstract: Separation apparatus and method for separating magnetic and/or magnetically-labeled particles from a test medium.

Abstract: A gas purifying system includes a water spraying system, and a collecting apparatus installed downstream of the water spraying system. The collecting apparatus has a surface composed of an electron emitting material, and the electron emitting material is capable of emitting electrons when subjected to visible light, ultraviolet light or electrical energy. The system can also include an ultraviolet lamp, with an ultraviolet photoelectron emitting material surrounding the ultraviolet lamp. The ultraviolet lamp and the ultraviolet photoelectron emitting material are positioned between the water spraying system and the collecting apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing a solvent with a solute to form a solution, and for separating said solution from excess solute so that a sample of solution less excess solute can be obtained, and for synthesizing drug compounds.

Abstract: Separation apparatus and method for separating magnetic and/or magnetically-labeled particles from a test medium in a reaction chamber which incorporates baffles, a spinner, a stirrer, or a plunger operable to be displaced along a collection surface to define a narrow flow path through which the particle-laden test medium must flow. The collection surface is a thin-walled non-magnetic material having a plurality of magnetic pole faces positioned therearound. Test medium within a reaction chamber is caused to flow past a collecting surface, and a high-gradient magnetic field is applied to the surface to capture magnetically responsive particles in the test medium. The particles are deflected toward the collection surface in the flow path for the test medium. The narrow flow path assures that substantially all of the particles pass within the high-gradient magnetic field along the collection surface.

Abstract: A melting furnace that incorporates the autoclave theory and is equipped with a high-frequency (horizontal wave) device for incinerating material and for thermal decomposition and recrystallization of organic and inorganic hazardous compounds contained in it and to detoxify hazardous substances that have been recrystallized or thermally decomposed by using specific solvents. A melting furnace to accomplish the above is provided and hazardous gas that is generated during the incineration process at high temperature and under high pressure in the furnace is treated.

Abstract: A process and apparatus assuring low costs and high efficiency in practicing refuse incineration. A applying electromagnetic wave of a frequency band resonant with rotation or vibration of a specific substance e.g., dioxins molecule, thereby to heat the dioxins molecule selectively up to high temperature to remove the dioxins molecule by decomposition.

Abstract: A liquid purification apparatus which uses ozone to purify water is disclosed. Off-gas from the purification process is passed through an ozone detector that provides an electric signal corresponding to the ozone concentration in the off-gas. The electric signal is monitored and used to control the length of the ozonation process. The detector comprises a MgO2 and CuO based ozone destroying catalyst which generates an electric potential when used to decompose ozone into oxygen.

Abstract: A device for treating cells is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in a side-by-side relationship with the magnetic north pole and the magnetic south pole of each permanent magnet being adjacent the magnetic north pole and magnetic south pole of an adjacent permanent magnet, respectively, the plurality of permanent magnets forming a ring of permanent magnets. The device further includes an electrically conductive wire wound substantially around the ring of permanent magnets, and tubing wrapped around the ring of permanent magnets between windings of the wire. A cooling device introduces a flow of coolant through the tubing so as to substantially cool the device. The device further includes a control circuit, connected to the wire, for selectively generating a coil current for passing through the wire. The current has an AC component and a DC component.

Abstract: Apparatus for separating a biological component from a biological fluid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a chamber for receiving a biological fluid including a biological component, and a rotor for creating a centrifugal field within the chamber. A source of particles may be included wherein the particles have a binding site for selectively binding to the biological component. The particles may be aseptically introduced into the chamber. The apparatus may withdraw whole blood from a donor, separate the whole blood to obtain a target cell population and return a selected one of either the target cell population or at least a portion of the whole blood remainder to the donor or patient. A disposable separation inset for use in conjunction with a rotatable separation device such as the apparatus described above may also be provided.

Abstract: A multi-modal system for modifying water structure in a solution to continuously affect the hydration forces acting on the constituents in the solution. The system includes a containment vessel defining a treatment environment and including a wall defining a fluid passage and a fluid inlet. The inlet is coupled to the passage to centrifugally direct the solution helically along the wall. At least one electromagnetic energy delivery unit is disposed within the containment vessel. The electromagnetic energy delivery unit is responsive to generate variable electromagnetic energy sufficient to stimulate the solution and affect the hydration forces. Also provided is a controlling unit coupled to the electromagnetic delivery unit to alter the variable electromagnetic energy in response to spectral information about the solution and in accordance with optimal treatment parameters.

Abstract: Provided are a magnetic particle separation assembly and method for separating a magnetically responsive complex from a non-magnetic test media in which the magnetically responsive complex is suspended. The assembly comprises an invertible rack for holding specimen containers and a magnetic support member for supporting the rack. The magnetic support member has a base and a planar member bisecting the base and extending upwardly therefrom. The planar vertical member has a plurality of magnets embedded therein. The magnets are disposed in a substantially horizontal orientation parallel to the base and spaced from the base. The invertible rack has a slot therethrough dimensioned to accept the planar vertical member of the magnetic support member. In one position, at least one container of a particular size is positioned within the rack so as to be adjacent to the magnetic support member in final assembly such that the magnetically responsive complex is separated from the non-magnetic media.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel activation apparatus using a magnetic force of a magnetic body. The apparatus comprises a hollow cylindrical body, including an inlet through which fuels flow into and an outlet through which the fuels flow out, for forming a predetermined fuel flow space, a magnetic body, including a fuel path allowing the fuels to pass along the center axis of the body, a pair of diaphragms which are disposed at spaces formed between front and rear sides of the magnetic body and an inner circumferential surface of the body, for regulating the flow of the fuels, and fuel guide members which are placed inside the fuel path of the magnetic body, for allowing the fuels to flow in a vortex form, and fuel induction members which are placed at both sides of the magnetic body, for inducing uniform ionization of the fuels. The apparatus provides effects that a flowing speed of the fuels is properly regulated in a magnetic field, and the ionization of the fuels is maximized to obtain uniform minute particles.