Abstract: A method and system for converting an aqueous salt containing sludge into gases and a solid residue is described. The sludge is pyrolyzed and gasified with the assistance of microwave radiation.

Abstract: An integrated reformer and combustion apparatus for use in a fuel cell system comprises at least one reformer plate (3) at which in use a reforming reaction can take place and at least one combustion plate (1) at which in use a combustion reaction can take place. The plates are arranged in a stack such that the reformer plates (3) and combustion plates (1) are interspersed. The apparatus is arranged such that in use a reforming reaction and a combustion reaction can take place simultaneously, the combustion reaction providing heat for the reforming reaction. A further fluid circuit (19, 29) may be provided in thermal communication with at least one of the reformer unit and the combustion unit so as to allow the temperature of that unit to be controlled.

Abstract: A device for travelling along a pipeline having fluid flowing along it comprises a turbine for extracting power from the fluid flow and using that power to move the device along the pipeline against the fluid flow. The device is arranged in a series of coupled modules.

Abstract: A power generation apparatus comprises a fuel cell and a reforming module, wherein the reforming module is adapted to reform hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen and other components, and to separate the hydrogen from the other components. The apparatus is arranged so that the hydrogen is fed from the reforming module to the anode of the fuel cell. Carbon dioxide may be separated in the reforming module. Hydrogen may be recycled from the anode outflow back to the anode and/or tapped off. The apparatus may also contain a desorption module for releasing carbon dioxide. The absorption and release of carbon dioxide may be integrated and the carbon dioxide absorbent and/or desorbent may be recycled. Components of the apparatus may be thermally integrated. The apparatus may be used to generate electricity and produce hydrogen.

Abstract: Methods of sol-gel processing for the preparation of mixed gels and nanoparticles are described. Further, mixed gels and nanoparticles obtained by the method are also disclosed. More specifically, a process for mixture of NiO nanoparticles and Yttria stabilized Zirconia nanoparticles obtained by only one sol-gel process is described.

Abstract: A device for travelling along a pipeline having fluid flowing along it comprises means for extracting power from said fluid flow and using that power to move the device along the pipeline against the fluid flow. The device is arranged in a series of coupled modules.

Abstract: A device can travel along a pipeline which has fluid flowing along the pipeline. The device is able to extract power from the fluid flow in the pipeline and to use that power to move the device along the pipeline against the fluid flow. The device is arranged in a series of coupled modules.

Abstract: An integrated reformer and combustion apparatus for use in a fuel cell system comprises at least one reformer plate (3) at which in use a reforming reaction can take place and at least one combustion plate (1) at which in use a combustion reaction can take place. The plates are arranged in a stack such that the reformer plates (3) and combustion plates (1) are interspersed. The apparatus is arranged such that in use a reforming reaction and a combustion reaction can take place simultaneously, the combustion reaction providing heat for the reforming reaction. A further fluid circuit (19, 29) may be provided in thermal communication with at least one of the reformer unit and the combustion unit so as to allow the temperature of that unit to be controlled.

Abstract: A device for travelling along a pipeline having fluid flowing along it comprises means for extracting power from said fluid flow and using that power to move the device along the pipeline against the fluid flow. The device is arranged in a series of coupled modules.

Abstract: A catalyzed diesel particulate matter exhaust filter including a porous filter substrate for filtering the diesel particulate matter impregnated with a catalytic material which includes an alkaline earth metal vanadate and a precious metal.

Abstract: A filter system for adsorbing contaminants from an exhaust stream from a molten carbonate fuel cell including a filter substrate, a high surface area inorganic adsorbent secured to the filter substrate by an inorganic binder and an inorganic acid secured to the filter substrate. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the filter system for filtering exhaust gas from the molten carbonate fuel cell and a process for using the filtering system in a molten carbonate fuel cell system.

Abstract: A catalyzed diesel particulate matter exhaust filter including a porous filter substrate for filtering the diesel particulate matter impregnated with a catalytic material which includes an alkaline earth metal vanadate and a precious metal.

Abstract: A method of producing a washcoated monolith catalyst utilizing a dual sol binder system, wherein the binder system is a blend of an alumina sol and a silica sol and wherein the ratio of the alumina to the silica in the dual sol binder system is from about 6:1 to about 1:3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distraction apparatus for holding a fracture during the healing process. The apparatus includes screws or pins for insertion into a bone at points proximal and distal relative to a fracture site, and a pair of springs which can be connected externally between the screws or pins at spaced positions thereon. The springs act as an extension spring and a compression spring respectively between the screws or pins. The invention is characterized in that the springs are connected at the spaced positions at such distances relative to the bone that the springs will exert moments of force in order to obtain a desired torque load at the fracture site.

Abstract: In a catalytic assembly having an oxidation catalytic unit disposed above the broiling area of a fat-food broiler for enabling the catalytic oxidation of volatile broiling smoke organic contaminants, a low pressure drop open-pore metallic flame-arresting filter screen disposed between the broiling area and the catalytic unit and substantially completely overlying the broiling area and containing upon the screen an adherent coating comprising a high surface area inorganic oxide adsorbent and an inorganic binder therefor, the coating serving to adhere salt, phosphorous and other catalyst-poisoning compounds in the broiling emissions. Preferred methods of coating and broiler flame-arresting use are described.

Abstract: In a catalytic assembly having an oxidation catalytic unit disposed above the broiling area of a fat-food broiler for enabling the catalytic oxidation of volatile broiling smoke organic contaminants, a low pressure drop open-pore metallic flame-arresting filter screen disposed between the broiling area and the catalytic unit and substantially completely overlying the broiling area and containing upon the screen an adherent coating comprising a high surface area inorganic oxide adsorbent and an inorganic binder therefor, the coating serving to adhere salt, phosphorous and other catalyst-poisoning compounds in the broiling emissions. Preferred methods of coating and broiler flame-arresting use are described.

Abstract: In a catalytic assembly having an oxidation catalytic unit disposed above the broiling area of a fat-food broiler for enabling the catalytic oxidation of volatile broiling smoke organic contaminants, a low pressure drop open-pore metallic flame-arresting filter screen disposed between the broiling area and the catalytic unit and substantially completely overlying the broiling area and containing upon the screen an adherent coating comprising a high surface area inorganic oxide adsorbent and an inorganic binder therefor, the coating serving to adhere salt, phosphorous and other catalyst-poisoning compounds in the broiling emissions. Preferred methods of coating and broiler flame-arresting use are described.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method of adsorbing uniformly onto preformed high surface area crystalline alumina one or more catalytically active non-noble (doping) oxide(s) and preferably alumina-stablilizing non-noble doping oxide(s), both from substantially neutral aqueous colloidal solutions thereof, drying and calcining the doped alumina to form an improved washcoating composition for receiving additionally catalytic noble metal particles.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with lithium hydride as an anode component in an aqueous alkaline battery.

Abstract: This disclosure deals with novel very fine, particulated colloidal platinum of the 15-25 Angstrom size range of unusual catalytic activity and particularly adapted for adsorption or other deposition upon carbon for use as fuel cell catalytic electrodes and the like and produced from platinum colloids and sols including complex platinum sulfite compounds and sols derived therefrom.