Abstract: A method for processing feedstock is described, characterized in that incoming feedstock is processed to selectively recover biogenic carbon material from the incoming feedstock. In some embodiments the incoming feedstock is comprised of mixed solid waste, such as municipal solid waste (MSW). In other embodiments the incoming feedstock is comprised of woody biomass. In some instances, the incoming feedstock is processed to selectively recover biogenic carbon material from the incoming feedstock to produce a processed feedstock having biogenic carbon content of 50% and greater suitable for conversion into biogenic carbon Fischer Tropsch liquids. The high biogenic carbon Fischer Tropsch liquids may be upgraded to biogenic carbon liquid fuels. Alternatively, the incoming feedstock is processed to selectively recover plastic material from the incoming feedstock to produce a processed feedstock having biogenic carbon content of 50% or less.

Abstract: Provided are a lubricant capable of dispersing particles containing a fluororesin on the surface of a subject and of making the particles adhere to the subject surface without requiring use of a fluorine oil as a base oil; an electric contact having the lubricant on the surface thereof; and a connector terminal and a wire harness having the electric contact. The lubricant contains a base oil and resin particles containing a trifluoroethylene resin, and the content of the resin particles in the lubricant is 10% by mass or more in relation to the mass of the base oil. An electric contact includes a substrate composed of a metal material electrically contacting another conductive member; and a layer of the lubricant arranged on the surface of the substrate. In addition, the connector terminal includes the electric contact at a location of electric contact with a counterpart connector terminal.

Abstract: A gas pressure spring is provided including an expanding wax as a compensating medium for reducing a temperature dependency of a spring force of the gas pressure spring in an operating temperature range of the gas pressure spring spanning a minimum temperature of ?40° C. to +10° C. up to a maximum temperature of +40° C. to +100° C. The expanding wax includes at least one liquid phase and at least one solid phase in the entire operating temperature range, the expanding wax comprising a number of primary alcohols. Also provided is a drive system for a flap including a gas pressure spring for supporting the flap, and an electromechanical drive for driving the flap.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of producing metallurgical coke from a combination of non-coking and non-metallic carbon-based microwave susceptor. The method is energy efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly. The present disclosure also relates to metallurgical coke having improved coke quality, such as improved coke strength after reaction.

Abstract: High quality coke products including unique properties, such as Coke Reactivity Index (CRI) properties, fixed carbon content, and sulfur content.

Abstract: Method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes supplying to the engine the lubricant composition comprising a primary additive having a structure given by or a salt thereof. R1 and R2 are independently H, C1-C20 hydrocarbyl group, carboxyl group, ester, amide, ketone, ether, or hydroxyl group. R3 and R4 are independently H, C1-C20 hydrocarbyl group, carboxyl group, ester, amide, ketone, ether, amino, or hydroxyl group or wherein R3 and R4 are part of a cyclic group. R5 is C1-C100 hydrocarbyl group, carboxyl group, ether, or hydroxyl group. Lastly, p is 0 to 2, n is 1 to 5, m is 0 to 2, and p+n+m is less than 6.

Abstract: Provided is a defoaming agent showing an excellent defoaming property. Specifically, the defoaming agent includes a polymer containing as a polymerization component a polymerizable monomer (1) having a urethane bond and a fluorine-containing functional group and/or a silicone chain-containing functional group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition used in the reduction gearbox or transmission of an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, wherein the lubricating oil contains a base oil, and the aromatic ring content of the base oil is from 3,500 to 15,000 ppm in terms of the mass of the base oil.

Abstract: A method for forming a coating film on a sliding surface of a sliding member includes: a first contact step of supplying a lubricant composition containing tungsten disulfide to the sliding surface to bring the tungsten disulfide into contact with the sliding surface; and a second contact step of bringing a silane compound that is dialkoxysilane, trialkoxysilane, tetraalkoxysilane, or a polymer or a copolymer of dialkoxysilane, trialkoxysilane, and tetraalkoxysilane into contact with the sliding surface.

Abstract: Methods of pre-conditioning and lubricating the rubbing surfaces of steel substrates are provided. The methods include a pre-conditioning step in which a hydrocarbon fluid having cycloalkane carboxylic acid additives dispersed therein is used to form a tribofilm on a rubbing surface of a device, following by replacing the pre-conditioning lubricant with a cycloalkane-carboxylic acid-free hydrocarbon lubricant for the regular operation of the device. The tribofilm formed during the pre-conditioning step provides long-term friction and wear reduction at the rubbing surfaces, even after it is replaced, and allows for the subsequent operation of the device without the need to change the composition of the regularly used lubricant.

Abstract: This invention provides a water-glycol hydraulic fluid comprises from 0.2 to 0.6% by mass of a dimer acid as a fatty acid lubricant, and more than 0.10% by mass and 0.20% by mass or less of a phosphoric acid ester of Formula (1), wherein the sum of the dimer acid and the phosphoric acid ester is more than 0.35% by mass wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different, each representing a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, R3 represents a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and X1, X2, X3 and X4 may be the same or different, each representing an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.

Abstract: A method of capturing and disposing of fats, oil and/or grease is disclosed. The method comprises: providing a porous container formed of a porous fabric; positioning in the porous container an absorbent material capable of absorbing a quantity of fats, oil and grease through the porous fabric of the porous container; placing the container and the absorbent material contained therein in a grease trap comprising a source of fats, oil and/or grease for absorbing the fats, oil and/or grease; removing the porous container of absorbent material and absorbed fat, oil and/or grease from the source of fats, oil and/or grease; removing the absorbent material, fats, oil and/or grease from the removed porous container; and extracting the absorbed fats, oil, and/or grease from the absorbent material.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition for a sliding member and a sliding member, which have excellent molding workability and mechanical workability and with which it is possible to improve sliding properties including lubricating properties and wear resistance. The resin composition for a sliding member of the present invention contains, in addition to a polyacetal resin, 2% to 20% by mass of an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene resin, 0.01% to 3% by mass of a modified polyolefin resin, and 0.5% to 3% by mass of a lubricant as additives.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a viscosity index improver composition capable of providing a lubricant composition that has an excellent viscosity index improving effect, excellent antifoaming properties, and excellent persistence of the antifoaming properties. The present invention relates to a viscosity index improver composition, containing: a (co)polymer (A) containing a monomer (a) represented by the following formula (1) as an essential monomer; a C18-C40 chain aliphatic alcohol (B); and a base oil, [Chem. 1] wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; —X1— is a group represented by —O— or —NH—; R2 is a C2-C4 alkylene group; R3 and R4 are each independently a C8-C24 linear or branched alkyl group; and p is an integer of 0 to 20, with each R2 being optionally the same as or different from each other when p is 2 or greater.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a method for reducing wear and tear on mechanical parts that are in contact with each other in an internal combustion engine by using a lubricating composition comprising: at least one base oil; at least one oxothiomolybdate salt; and at least one anti-wear compound; wherein at least one of the said parts includes a surface that comprises an amorphous carbon type coating.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods for improving mesophase pitch for carbon fiber production using supercritical carbon dioxide are described. The methods improve the relative amount and quality of mesophase pitch in feedstocks, such as coal tar, already having at least some mesophase pitch. One particular method includes performing a sCO2/toluene extraction on the coal tar to obtain a toluene insoluble fraction of the coal tar; mixing the toluene insoluble fraction with sCO2 to obtain a sCO2/toluene insoluble fraction mixture; and extruding the sCO2/toluene insoluble fraction mixture, thereby separating the sCO2 from the toluene insoluble fraction to obtain fibers of mesophase pitch.

Abstract: A lubricating composition including an oil of lubricating viscosity and a benzazepine compound. Methods of using such lubricating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for combusting fuel comprising an apparatus that receives fuel that is characterized as comprising interstitial spacing and wherein oxidants pass through the interstitial spacing of the fuel to sustain a combustion reaction at the interface of a reaction chamber while the byproducts of combustion pass into the reaction chamber.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coal additive that is added to coal as a solid fuel to microgranulate and uniformize the coal, thereby increasing the combustion area of the coal, leading to a decrease in combustion time and a reduction in unburned carbon generation. A raw material for the coal additive is prepared as a liquid phase by placing, in a container, a fermented liquid, which is an extract obtained from the incubation of fermenting bacteria (enzyme) in fruit residues, and an emulsion of metal ions and bentonite or gelrite, followed by mixing. Coal may be subjected to microgranulation and uniformization as a solid fuel by addition of the liquefied additive to the coal. The degree of coal powder is improved to increase combustion area, thereby shortening combustion time and reducing generation of unburned carbon, leading to increasing energy efficiency, which is environmentally friendly and safe and has remarkable effects.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fuel treatment are provided. An example method includes generating structurally altered gas molecules from water. The structurally altered gas molecules have a higher probability of attraction of electrons into areas adjunct to the structurally altered gas molecules than molecules of the water. The method further includes infusing the structurally altered gas molecules into a fuel to modify properties of the fuel, thereby increasing fuel burning efficiency.