Abstract: A composition containing cationic pigment particles includes titanium dioxide particles to which are bound a first water-soluble cationic polymer and cationic polymer latex particles. In some embodiments the cationic latex is made by treating an anionic latex with a second water-soluble cationic polymer, which may be the same as or different from the first water-soluble cationic polymer. The compositions may be used in papermaking applications, both for internal addition and or coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for conditioning mash product in a conditioning vessel by mixing steam and water together using an injector housing located above the conditioning vessel. The steam-water mixture is added to a mash product within the conditioning vessel so that the mash product is brought to an optimal temperature and moisture content for making pellets from the mash. Steam is supplied to the injector housing and water is mixed with the steam by a spray nozzle located inside the injector housing. The water can be preheated by the steam outside the injector housing prior to mixing with the steam. The amount of steam supplied and the amount of water preheating can be regulated as a function of weather conditions and the starting temperature and moisture content of the mash.

Abstract: The integrated conveyor system has a number of independent powered modules (11), each having a pair of rails (2, 3), and powered belt (4) stretched in the transverse space defined between the pair of rails and forming a continuous support and guide structure and along which run a number of trucks are moved by the belt of each module along the rails. The conveyor system also includes a number of modules having no powered belt, a push module (116) having a powered belt and a brake module (11c) having a nonpowered belt; the trucks having stop means for forming, a train of mutually contacting trucks between the push module and the brake module, and pushed by the powered belt of the push module.

Abstract: The conveyor comprises a carriage (2) movable on four support wheels along the guides (3) of a support structure (4) guided by a further two directional wheels engaged in a track or channel between the guides; the carriage has a transmission shoe (45, 46) adapated to couple by friction with a belt (24) movable parallel to the guides; the guides may be arranged on the ground, resting on the floor, or may be suspended, supported by suitable frames, and are constructed as modular components (8) which can be interconnected in various ways to form straight horizontal courses with upward or downward slopes and curved paths; the belt (24) is tensioned between two pulleys (25, 26) located at the ends of each module (8), of which one is a drive pulley, being connected to its own electric motor mounted on the module itself; the carriage carries attachment members for transporting a pallet or for supporting a load; the belt (24) may be toothed as may also the transmission shoe (45, 46) to achieve a secure grip on the be

Abstract: A unit monitors power and reports to a central location. The unit receives an A/C power signal to be monitored, senses a zero crossing of the A/C power signal, and delays an interval so as to sample the A/C signal after a 90 degree phase delay after the zero crossing. Samples are stored in a static recording medium, such as an EEPROM. A processor detects anomalous conditions in the A/C signal using stored configuration values, and reports to a central location at a unit-dependant time after detecting an anomaly. The unit responds to commands from the central location and reports the recorded samples of the A/C power signal, as well as a contemporaneous value of the A/C power signal. The unit also receives and updates revised configuration values.

Abstract: A rotary drum solid waste air classifier includes an inclined drum in which is mounted a non-rotatable separation enhancing tube which extends longitudinally completely through the drum. A waste conveyor is longitudinally mounted within the tube. The feed end of the waste conveyor is located outwardly of the lower end of the tube for receiving solid waste and conveying it through the rotating drum. The tube has a delivery cut-out at and below the discharge end of the waste conveyor so that the waste may fall from the discharge end of the waste conveyor and the discharge from the lower end of the drum while the light fraction flows up the drum and into a plenum downstream from the drum.