Abstract: An electro-rheological fluid composition is provided. A dielectric oil has particulate mixed therein. The particulate consists essentially of a polymeric sponge material entrapping an electro-rheological constituent such as water. The particulate is sized to remain in suspension when mixed in the dielectric oil.

Abstract: A homogeneous electrorheological fluid is disclosed, which mainly comprises a liquid crystal compound in which a plurality of liquid crystal groups are bonded to a molecular chain either directly or via a spacer, or comprises a lyotropic liquid crystal comprising a solute and a solvent. The electrorheological fluid exhibits higher electrorheological effects as well as high response rate and low power driving properties while being free from sedimentation or flocculation.

Abstract: A heat-storage composition containing: (1) sodium sulfate, ammonium chloride and water, (ii) a water swellable crosslinked polymer or a water-soluble acrylic polymer, and (iii) a surfactant having a polyoxyalkylene chain, and a process for producing the composition. The heat-storage composition has a melting point and a freezing point in a temperature range suitable for cooling in air conditioning, and also has the stability necessary for withstanding repetitions of melting/freezing in long-term use.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for dehydrating, passivating and coating HVAC and refrigeration systems having fluid enclosures are provided. The methods include adding a composition including organometalloid and/or organometallic compounds to the system, allowing the compositions to react with water in the system and sealing the system. The organometallic compounds include at least one alkoxy, carboxy and/or enoxy functional group bound to the metal element within the compound. The organometalloid compounds include at least one enoxy functional group bound to the metalloid element within the compound. Compositions for sealing such systems are also provided. The sealing compositions also include one or more organometallic compounds having at least one enoxy, carboxy and/or alkoxy group and/or organometalloid compounds which include at least three hydrolyzable groups, at least one of which is an enoxy group.

Abstract: In a composition for use in a refrigeration cycle which comprises at least a hydrofluorocarbon, a refrigerator oil, and a desiccating agent, the desiccating agent possesses a capacity for adsorption of difluoromethane of less than 2.77% by weight as determined by the McBain method. This desiccating agent is a sodium.potassium A type zeolite which has a sodium content of not less than 6% by weight, a potassium content of not less than 5% by weight, and a total sodium and potassium content in the range of from 13 to 20% by weight. Owing to the use of the desiccating agent of this quality, the water concentration in the refrigeration cycle can be lowered without entraining decomposition of such a Flon alternative as difluoromethane which is used in the place of dichlorodifluoroethane or monochloro-difluoromethane.

Abstract: An electrorheological fluid of a particulate phase and a continuous phase of a hydrophobic liquid medium, a certain dispersed particulate phase, and a low molecular weight polar material exhibits a broad effective temperature range. The dispersed particulate phase comprises a polar solid material which is capable of exhibiting substantial electrorheological activity only in the presence of a low molecular weight polar material, and an organic semiconductor. The weight ratio of the polar solid material to the organic semiconductor is at least about 2:1.

Abstract: An uninflammable insulating liquid is obtained by adding an emulsifying agent having a volume ratio of 1 to 3% to an insulating liquid containing a fluorocarbon liquid of at least 25% in a volume ratio to cause emulsification. In this liquid mixture, when polyol ester or polydimethylsiloxane is used as the insulating liquid, an uninflammable insulating liquid that does not cause pollution or an environmental problem can be obtained. When tricresyl phosphate is used as the insulating liquid, an uninflammable insulating liquid having a dielectric constant close to that of insulating paper can be obtained. A liquid pipe for circulating a fluorocarbon emulsion in a tank is provided outside the tank, and a pump and a stirrer are connected midway along the liquid pipe to constantly stir the fluorocarbon emulsion, thereby preventing it from being separated into two layers. When a radiator is provided to the liquid pipe, the stirring system for the fluorocarbon emulsion can also serve as the cooling system.

Abstract: A 1-bromopropane composition is disclosed, which stays stable even under the condition that it is repeatedly used at high temperatures over an extended period of time as in vapor degreasing. The stabilized 1-bromopropane composition comprises 100 parts by weight of 1-bromopropane, from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of nitromethane, and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of 1,2-butylene oxide or trimethoxymethane.

Abstract: A high quality lubricant for hermetically sealed domestic air conditioner and refrigerator compressors, especially those using chlorine free hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant working fluids, is provided by mixed esters of hindered polyols, most desirably pentaerythritol, with a mixture of carboxylic acids including at least some iso-pentanoic acid along with either or both of iso-nonanoic acid and dibasic acids such as adipic.

Abstract: An effective metal corrosion inhibitive coolant composition having an excellent pH stabilizing property is disclosed, comprising a glycol as a main ingredient, at least one C 4-C 16 alkenylsuccinic acid or its alkali metal salt in an amount of 0.5-5.0 wt. %, and at least one benzoic acid or its derivative in an amount of 0.5-5.0 wt. %. This coolant composition is further characterized in that no phosphates, amine salts, silicates, borates, or nitrites are contained to avoid their detrimental side effects.

Abstract: An electroviscous fluid comprising an electrically insulated liquid and solid ectrolyte particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cooling and heating medium for an ice-storage system, which comprises a mixture of a water-insoluble antifreezing solution and water, and an ice-storage system which comprises using a mixture of a water-insoluble antifreezing solution and water as a cooling and heating medium, cooling the cooling and heating medium to obtain a mixture of the water-insoluble antifreezing solution and ice particles and circulating the mixture to convey latent heat.

Abstract: An absorbent for use in absorption refrigeration systems, air conditioning systems, heat pumps or dehumidifiers comprising a solution of potassium formate. The absorbent is relatively non-toxic and relatively non-corrosive towards metals. The absorbent is generally water-based but may also comprise ammonia or methanol. Additives such as corrosion inhibitors or other absorbent salts may be included.

Abstract: Electrorheological systems of improved temperature range are obtained by including within the system a solid polymer insoluble in a low molecular weight activating material and in the hydrophobic medium of the fluid. The polymer contains hydrophilic functionality, and in the polymer a portion of the low molecular weight polar activating material is sorbed in an amount which reversibly increases with increasing temperature.

Abstract: Binary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions contain the alkyl esters n-propyl acetate (NPA) and sec-butyl acetate (SBA) respectively, with hexamethyldisiloxane (MM), and are useful for cleaning, rinsing, or drying.

Abstract: An antifreeze solution for use in potable water systems is provided which has a distinct, pleasant aroma. The aroma allows the user to determine by smell the presence of the antifreeze solution in the water system. The antifreeze solution contains methyl salicylate, ethyl alcohol and propylene glycol and water in specific proportions to insure against freezing.

Abstract: The invention provides azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of R.sub.f OCH.sub.3, where R.sub.f is a branched or straight chain perfluoroalkyl group having 4 carbon atoms, and one or more organic solvent(s) selected from the group consisting of: straight chain, branched chain and cyclic alkanes containing 6 to 8 carbon atoms; cyclic and acyclic ethers containing 4 to 6 carbon atoms; ketones having 3 carbon atoms; chlorinated alkanes containing 1, 3 or 4 carbon atoms; chlorinated alkenes containing 2 carbon atoms, alcohols containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, partially fluorinated alcohols containing 2 to 3 carbon atoms, 1-bromopropane, acetonitrile, HCFC 225ca (1,1,-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3 pentafluoropropane and HCFC- 225cb (1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane).

Abstract: Compositions of nonafluoromethoxybutane and at least one component selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-heptane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and acetone, and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane are described. These compositions are useful as cleaning agents, displacement drying agents, refrigerants, heat transfer media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, aerosol propellants, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, and buffing abrasive agents.

Abstract: Binary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions contain 1-butoxy-2-propanol, 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol, 1-(2-ethoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol, 1-(2-propoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol, and 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol-acetate, with decamethyltetrasiloxane (MDDM), and are useful for cleaning, rinsing, or drying.

Abstract: A refrigerating machine oil for use with a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant in a refrigerator, which comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon compounds represented by the following general formulas (1), (2) and (3) ##STR1## (wherein R represents an alkylene group or alkenylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be the same or different and are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the total number of carbon atoms of R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 being within a range of 1 to 8; and R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 may be the same or different and are each a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, the total number of carbon atoms of R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 being within a range of 1 to 10).