Abstract: A contactor media for removing waste from water comprising at least two mated discs. Each disc having parallel raised ribs separated by parallel inverted ribs in an alternating rib-inverted rib pattern. Every rib and inverted rib has a series of uniformly spaced apart recesses with the recesses of the ribs located on the side of the disc opposite the recesses of the inverted ribs. The mated discs have the recesses of the inverted ribs of one disc interfitted with the recesses of the ribs of the other disc, and the two mated discs form crossing chordal channels for the flow of waste water therein and the deposit of waste on the surfaces thereof.

Abstract: This invention discloses a tube settler module for use in clarifiers. The module consists of a plurality of settling media, and has a hangar and a float means both of which enable the module to be readily installed in existing clarifiers, sedimentation tanks or the like without utilizing permanent structural members of said clarifiers or sedimentation tanks.

Abstract: A method of making an improved seat assembly for a butterfly valve. The seat assembly comprises a flexible, circular metal band embedded in a resilient material to form an annular seat assembly. The assembly is made by supporting the band in a fixed spatial position on movable finger members, positioning a mold about, but spaced from, the band, and molding the annular seat assembly in the mold to embed the band. The invention is also directed toward an improved seat assembly. In a preferred embodiment the circular band is made of two curved sections overlapping at the two joints and having diametrically opposite holes in the two overlapping areas.

Abstract: A bi-directional valve sealing means for location in a chamber formed by diverging juxtaposed surfaces on the valve body and the retaining means removably affixed to the valve body. The sealing means extends into the passage through the valve body for rotation about a point in the chamber, the sealing means becoming wedged into fluid-tight contact with the valve closure means when the valve closure means is rotated to block the flow of fluid through the valve passage.

Abstract: A method of making an improved seat assembly for a butterfly valve. The seat assembly comprises a flexible, circular metal band embedded in a resilient material to form an annular seat assembly. The assembly is made by supporting the band in a fixed spatial position on movable finger members, positioning a mold about, but spaced from, the band, and molding the annular seat assembly in the mold to embed the band. The invention is also directed toward an improved seat assembly. In a preferred embodiment the circular band is made of two curved sections overlapping at the two joints and having diametrically opposite holes in the two overlapping areas.

Abstract: A butterfly valve assembly is disclosed having a resilient seat to compensate for wear. The valve has a rigid body with opposing end surfaces adapted to mate with opposing flanges. The body has opposing internal end surfaces spaced inwards from and having a smaller diameter than the external parallel end surfaces, a flexible ring within the annular body is adapted to deform under uneven stresses but to return to its original shape when the stresses are released. An annular seat of elastomeric material supports the flexible ring in a flexible relationship within the body to form a seat assembly leaving an annular space beteeen an external surface of the seat assembly and an internal surface of the body. The seat assembly has two external flanges, one at each end which overlap the internal end surfaces and are adapted to be clamped between the internal end surfaces and the opposing flanges.

Abstract: A bi-directional valve seal assembly comprising a retaining ring secured to the valve body, the retaining ring and the valve body each having a recess to form a chamber therebetween, and a seat ring having a base and a pair of diverging legs compressingly located in the chamber.

Abstract: A wafer-type swing check valve having a body flange with a counter-bore into which an easily removable lapped disc support is located. The disc is hinged to the disc support and positioned to seat in a counterbored opening in the disc support to prevent reverse flow. The disc and its support are readily removable as a unit from the valve body. A removable seat may be provided in the disc support to simplify seat relapping.

Abstract: A valve for controlling fluid flow comprising a valve casing having a passage therethrough, an obturator disposed in the passage, and a stem extending through the casing into the passage, said stem secured to the obturator for pivotal movement therewith. A sealing strip is disposed in a groove in the passage, the sealing strip including: a sealing face for compressing, fluid-tight engagement with the obturator, a pair of oppositely disposed, spaced-apart side faces, each side face having a slot therein, each slot overlapping the other slot without interfering with the other slot, and a base extending between said side faces, the width of said base being greater than the width of either of the slots. Rotation of the obturator to block fluid flow through the passage forces the obturator into compressing engagement with the sealing face and distorts the slots.

Abstract: A bi-directional valve seal assembly comprising a retaining ring communicating with the valve body, the valve body and retaining ring each having a plurality of chamfers to form a recess having an inverted "V" shaped section with a pair of shoulders, and a seat ring movably located in the recess.

Abstract: A liquid mixing valve of the single handle type for mixing hot and cold water which incorporates a pair of plungers which are positioned in variable depth cams formed in a slider plate whereby actuation of the plate via a handle displaces the respective plungers from their seated position to permit passage of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: An air and massecuite warming device comprising a pair of nested, concentric frusto-conical tubular members positioned above a massecuite separating centrifuge in which steam is directed into the chamber formed between the nested members. The steam is discharged from the inner member by a plurality of nozzles located in the conical wall of the inner member forming a vortex. Before contacting the massecuite, the steam mixes with the air drawn through the centrifuge, raising the air temperature. This warm air reduces the massecuite viscosity by increasing the temperature of the massecuite and the temperature of the centrifuge elements contacting the massecuite thereby increasing the centrifuge separation capacity and improving the purity of the sugar produced.

Abstract: Reverse osmosis is made usable for removal of heavy metals from acid battery waste by a process in which dissolved calcium sulphate, produced by neutralization with lime, is sequestered by sodium hexametaphosphate before introduction into the permeator. The concentrated waste from the permeator is then used as a diluent for the neutralizing lime. The neutralizing lime causes the hexametaphosphate to revert to orthophosphate, whereupon calcium phosphate, and calcium sulphate are precipitated and removed.

Abstract: A method of treatment of condensate water by a mixed bed of ion exchange resins, the method being characterized by the following procedure; in regenerating the charged resins, after passing the condensate water through the mixed bed of ion exchange resins, the mixed bed is separated into a layer of anion exchange resin and a layer of cation exchange resin; the anion exchange resin layer is regenerated by caustic soda and is then treated with an aqueous solution of hydrazine. After the treatment, the aqueous solution of hydrazine is purified by passing it through a bed of hydrazine type cation exchange resin. Then, the purified aqueous solution of hydrazine is reused in the treatment of the layer of anion exchange resin.

Abstract: A faucet having a cartridge employing a cam and plunger type of closure means adapted to regulate the flow of fluid therethrough. The plunger, which is in communication with the faucet inlet and is urged away from its seat by the incoming fluid, is restricted in movement by a cam cooperating with a handle to thereby regulate the flow of fluid through the faucet.

Abstract: The liquid agitator is of the type used in stirring water containing small particles of suspended matter to cause the particles to come together and form agglomerations (e.g., flocs) which will settle faster than the individual small particles. The agitator includes a paddle having pale elements and each of the pale elements has a predetermined shape, size and disposition so that said paddle produces a substantially uniform velocity gradient in the water being agitated when the paddle is rotated. The uniform velocity gradient developed will provide uniform agitation of the water to obtain uniform flocculation throughout the agitated volume even though the linear velocity of various portions of the paddle will be different depending on the radial distance of that portion from the vertical axis. Another embodiment utilizes a second paddle wherein the pale elements project between the pale elements of the first paddle, said second paddle can be stationary or counter rotated with reference to the first paddle.

Abstract: An undercarriage or bottom support for a steel bathtub which is attached to the tub bottom by a double stick tape which is positioned between the support and tub bottom.