Abstract: A system for environmental maintenance includes a vacuum unit, an air purifier unit, a controller communicatively connected to the vacuum unit and the air purifier unit, a sweep sensor communicatively connected to the controller, and a movement sensor communicatively connected to the controller. The sweep sensor detects debris and sweeper swept into a detectable vicinity of the sweep sensor and the controller turns on the vacuum unit upon detection by the sweep sensor. The controller turns on the air purifier unit upon the vacuum unit being turned on, and the air purifier unit cycles on for a period as programmed in the controller. The movement sensor detects movement in detectable vicinity of the movement sensor and the controller turns on the air purifier unit upon detection by the sweep sensor, if the air purifier is not already turned on.

Abstract: A method for continuously removing a particular type of gas molecules (“gas molecules”) from a gas stream includes selecting a liquid having an affinity for the gas molecules to be removed, and providing the selected liquid to each of a first and second mat, each mat formed from a plurality of fibers having the ability to retain the selected liquid within longitudinally extending channels having longitudinally extending openings against moving into the space between the individual fibers, the mats in fluid communication therebetween with the selected liquid. The method includes directing the gas stream through a portion of the first mat into contact with the selected liquid along the longitudinally extending openings whereby the selected liquid absorbs the gas molecules, and directing a second gas through a portion of the second mat so that the gas molecules, absorbed by and disbursed throughout the selected liquid, are stripped and carried away.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes processing units, an exhaust path, a gas processing apparatus and a controller. Each processing unit is configured to process a substrate by using a chemical. A gas exhausted from the processing units flows through the exhaust path. The gas processing apparatus is provided in the exhaust path to remove a target component contained in the gas. The gas processing apparatus includes a duct, a partition plate and a liquid supply. The duct has therein a flow path. The partition plate divides the flow path into spaces, and is formed of a porous material, through which the gas passes, configured to retain a liquid. The liquid supply is configured to supply a dissolving liquid configured to dissolve the target component to the partition plate. The controller adjusts a flow rate of the dissolving liquid according to operation information indicating an operational status of the processing units.

Abstract: Provided is filtration member for use in a filtration device, said filtration member comprising a layer of woven or nonwoven fabric having two primary surfaces and a layer of chemically functionalized graphite flakes deposited on at least one of the two primary surfaces or embedded in the layer of woven or nonwoven fabric, wherein said graphite flakes comprise chemical function contain 1%-50% by weight of a non-carbon element selected from O, N, H, F, Cl, Br, I, or a combination thereof. Also provided is a face mask comprising: (a) a mask body configured to cover at least wearer's mouth and nose; and (b) a fastener to hold the mask in place on the wearer's face; wherein the mask body includes (i) an air-permeable outer layer, (ii) an inner layer located on a wearer's side when the mask is worn, and (iii) the filtration member comprising graphite flakes.

Abstract: Techniques for filtration systems are disclosed. In an example, a filtration system interrogates, via a radio-frequency identification (RFID) access device, a RFID tag that is positioned on a filter module that is positioned in the filtration system. In response to interrogating the RFID tag, the filtration accesses, an operational parameter stored on the RFID tag and associated with the filter module. The filtration adjusts an operational setting of the filtration system based on the operational parameter. The filtration system operates the filtration system based on the adjusted operational setting.

Abstract: A deaeration rotor for an aircraft engine lubrication system comprising: an internal ring about an axis having a radially outer internal ring surface defining an inner boundary of an inner passage of the deaeration rotor; an external ring about the axis having a radially inner external ring surface defining an outer boundary of an outer passage of the deaeration rotor; a disc about the axis radially between the internal ring and the external ring, the disc having a radially inner disc surface defining an outer boundary of the inner passage and a radially outer disc surface defining an inner boundary of the outer passage; and blades circumferentially spaced from one another relative to the axis extending in the outer passage from at least one of the external ring and the disc, the blades located radially inward of an annular portion of the outer passage immediately downstream of the blades.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a degassing apparatus with a degassing chamber and a container. The container is located within the degassing chamber and defines a holding chamber with an opening. An insert for being received in the opening. The insert including at least one conduit extending between an inlet and an outlet.

Abstract: A heavies removal heat exchanger cools at least a portion of a feed gas stream. A scrubbing section receives the cooled main feed gas stream. A stripping section receives a fluid stream from the scrubbing section. A stripping gas feed expansion device receives a portion of the feed gas stream and is in fluid communication with the stripping section. A side draw vapor line receives a vapor stream from the vapor outlet of the stripping section and is in fluid communication with a reflux stream cooling passage of the heavies removal heat exchanger. A reflux separation device receives fluid from the heavies removal heat exchanger and has a liquid outlet and a vapor outlet. The liquid outlet is in fluid communication with the scrubbing section. A return vapor expansion device receives a vapor stream from the scrubbing section and directs a cooled vapor stream to a return vapor stream warming passage of the heavies removal heat exchanger.

Abstract: A water harvesting unit may include a chamber and a vessel. The chamber may include a first plenum space and a second plenum space located on either side of a partition member. The vessel may be supported for rotation within the chamber. The vessel may include a base and a plurality of sidewalls. The plurality of sidewalls may extend from the base to a vessel opening. The base may be substantially fluid impermeable and at least a portion of the plurality of sidewalls may be fluid permeable. The base and a majority of the plurality of sidewalls of the vessel may be disposed in the first plenum space. The vessel opening may open to the second plenum space via an opening in the partition member.

Abstract: An air cleaner system including a housing having a first housing end with an opening, a second housing end, and an inlet proximate the second housing end. The air cleaner system also includes a filter element removably installed within the housing through the opening, the filter element including filter media, a first endplate coupled to the filter media at a first filter end, an open second endplate coupled to the filter media at a second filter end, and an annular projection extending axially from the open second endplate, the annular projection sealing against the housing and creating an axial gap between the filter element and the housing.

Abstract: A deaeration system is disclosed. A preliminary filtration stage is configured to filter particles from and nucleate gas in a fluid stream to create a filtered fluid stream. A primary filtration stage is downstream of the preliminary filtration stage configured to separate the filtered fluid stream into a first liquid stream and an air cavity concentrate stream. A secondary filtration stage is configured to receive the air cavity concentrate stream and separate the air cavity concentrate stream into a second liquid stream and a gas stream.

Abstract: An air conditioner is provided that includes a dust collecting filter assembly that collects foreign substances from air suctioned in through an inlet. The dust collecting filter assembly includes a high-voltage electrode film, a ground electrode film disposed parallel to face the high-voltage electrode film, a separator film disposed between the high-voltage electrode film and the ground electrode film so that the high-voltage electrode film and the ground electrode film are spaced apart by a predetermined interval, and a fastener that fastens the high-voltage electrode film, the ground electrode film, and the separator film together to integrate them.

Abstract: A device for introducing openings into a disposal bag for a vacuuming device, wherein the vacuuming device has a suction head and a collecting tank. The includes components that are configured in a manner corresponding to one another, wherein the components of the device that are configured in a manner corresponding to one another include an open structure, wherein the open structure is designed to effect pressure equalization between a first region and a second region of the collecting tank. Within the meaning of the invention, it is preferred for the proposed device to include a punch and a die, wherein the punch is arranged in the suction head and the die is arranged in the collecting tank. In a second aspect, the invention relates to a vacuuming device that includes at least one proposed device. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a method for introducing openings into a disposal bag for a vacuuming device.

Abstract: An air filtering cover is configured to engage over an infant carrier to filter air communicated into an interior cavity thereof. A cover body has a top wall having a pocket with two sidewalls and a filter element and form a flowpath for air communicating through the body and filter to remove dirt, dust, and pathogens from air reaching the occupant of the interior cavity. The filter may be replaceable within a pocket formed in the cover body. A gauge strip may be positioned on the filter which changes in appearance when the filter needs replacement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell, which can prevent, without a separate gas filtering device, performance deterioration of a fuel cell due to harmful gases during a humidifying process. The humidifier comprises: a housing unit comprising a first fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, a second fluid inlet, and a second fluid outlet, wherein the humidity of the first fluid introduced via the first fluid inlet is different from the humidity of the second fluid introduced via the second fluid inlet; at least one first cartridge installed inside the housing unit, the first cartridge having a plurality of hollow fiber membranes therein; and a gas filter provided in the first cartridge or between the inner circumferential surface of the housing unit and the first cartridge so as to capture harmful gases contained in the first or second fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for monitoring at least one exhaust gas purification system for purifying an exhaust gas stream to be purified of an industrial system or an industrial process. The method comprises retrieving system data of the exhaust gas purification system from a data cloud. The system data stored in the data cloud were at least partially received beforehand by the data cloud from the exhaust gas purification system. The system data relate to at least measurement data of at least one sensor of the exhaust gas purification system and/or data about at least one adjustable parameter of the exhaust gas purification system. The method further comprises determining at least one quantity characterizing the exhaust gas purification system based on the retrieved system data.

Abstract: A quinone-containing poly(arylene) includes repeating units of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI) as defined herein. The quinone-containing poly(arylene) can be useful in composites, electrode assemblies, electrochemical cells, gas separation systems, energy storage devices, and electrochromic devices.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for reducing the concentration of SOx and/or NOx in gas streams.

Abstract: An improved system for separating gas from a process stream by providing a stripping unit at the overhead stream of a fractionation column to selectively and effectively remove the gas using a stripping fluid without providing a dedicated light-ends separations unit. The stripper unit may be connected to the reflux drum at the overhead stream. The system for separating gas further achieves greater thermodynamic efficiency by means of a split column design using mechanical vapor recompression with the reboiler and condenser integrated in a falling-film evaporator- or thermosiphon-type vapo-condenser.

Abstract: A zeolite membrane composite includes a porous support and a zeolite membrane formed on the support. The zeolite membrane includes a low-density layer that covers the support, and a compact layer that covers the low-density layer. The compact layer has a higher content of a zeolite crystalline phase than the low-density layer. By in this way forming the compact layer on the low-density layer that covers the support, the thin compact layer with no defects can be formed more easily than in the case where a compact layer is formed directly on a support.