Abstract: A plurality of parallel slanted fins like a louver are formed at a bottom wall of a heat insulating panel located under a catalytic converters with an exhaust pipe for attachment to an engine exhaust system.

Abstract: In gas-solids contacting processes involving the transfer of granular solids from a high-temperature, non-oxidizing treating zone through an enclosed conduit to a combustion zone, the transfer of gases between the treating zone and the combustion zone is prevented by using a novel steam sealing technique which avoids the use of mechanical sealing means and differential pressure controllers. Steam is injected into the system between the two contacting zones, and by the use of flow rate controllers and a pressure controller, a portion of such steam is forced at all times to flow through the combustion zone, while another portion thereof is withdrawn from the transfer conduit in admixture with a portion of net off-gas from the treating zone. The control system is particularly adapted for use in oil shale retorting, wherein coke on the retorted shale is burned in a combustion zone.

Abstract: The ends of refractory-lined rotary kilns are often subjected to such intense heat flux that the steel shell of the kiln at either or both ends is subjected to substantial thermal expansion in both the longitudinal and circumferential directions, resulting in premature cracking and failure of the refractory. The present apparatus is a rotary kiln wherein either or both ends of the steel shell thereof are provided with a plurality of substantially longitudinal slots which accommodate circumferential expansion and the refractory is affixed to the steel shell at such end(s) with sliding anchors to accommodate longitudinal expansion.

Abstract: An autoclave, to be used as a pressure cooker or a sterilizer, has a cylindrical vessel centered on a horizontal axis with open ends rimmed by radially inwardly projecting shoulders reinforced by rings with axially outwardly converging resilient external flanges and axially inwardly diverging resilient internal flanges forming small-diameter outer annular seats and large-diameter inner annular seats. A carriage, axially slidable along a base supporting the vessel, rigidly interconnects an upright internal lid and two upright external lids which are axially separated by a distance corresponding to the spacing of the two end flanges of the vessel, the internal lid coming to rest against one or the other inner seat while a respective external lid lies against the opposite outer seat to seal the vessel, the development of steam pressure within the vessel exerting upon these lids a differential force holding them firmly in their closure position.

Abstract: A method of storing blood in which a plastic blood collection bag is further supplied with silicone rubber into which pure Ca(OH).sub.2 has been compounded to prolong the useful life of blood, especially the erythrocytes, since their viability can be enhanced by removal of CO.sub.2 from the blood. Such removal can maintain adequate pH balance in the complex blood system which appears to be essential to maintaining the blood in storage for prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: Catalyst, e.g., for a fluid catalytic cracker, is added automatically by a system consisting of an addition hopper which is periodically fed by gravity from a storage hopper, sealed off from the supply, and then pressurized with air to discharge its contents to the carrier gas line feeding the hydrocarbon conversion unit, e.g., the regenerator section of a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit. Sequencing can be by electronic timer-solenoid (or pneumatic) valve system.

Abstract: A closure for an opening of a coking oven includes a door receivable in an opening of a circumferentially complete frame mounted on the coking oven, with a clearance therefrom. The clearance is sealed by a sealing member adjustably mounted on the door and contacting a contact surface of the frame in the closing position of the door. The contact surface of the frame and the sealing member are protected from deposition of volatile byproducts of the coking process thereon by an outwardly projecting circumferentially complete stepped ridge provided on the frame in between the open end of the opening and the contact surface of the frame. At least one groove may circumferentially surround the open end of the opening, and the door may have regions juxtaposable with the steps of the ridge and with the groove and having configurations complementary to the ridge and the groove to define a labyrinthine passage for the volatile byproducts between the open end and the contact surface of the frame.

Abstract: A method of concentrating a metalliferous ore containing also substantial quantities of pyrites and/or pyrrhotite and/or sphalerite and comprises subjecting an aqueous pulp of the ore to a froth flotation process in the presence of a depressant and in which (1) pyrites and/or pyrrhotite, and/or (2) sphalerite, is depressed by using as the depressant a condensation product of an aldehyde with a compound containing at least two amine or amide groups.

Abstract: Air purifier in which a sealed housing having an air intake aperture and an air outlet aperture is provided with a blower mounted to circulate the air, and in which a filter and means for receiving a supply of disinfectant and/or perfume are arranged between the blower and the inlet aperture so as to be capable of replacement from the intake aperture. A presettable timer/switch is provided to control the supply of power to the blower, for intermittently actuating said blower.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for applying patching or sealing compositions to the interior side walls and roof of a coke oven. In service the refractory of the side walls and roof develops cracks which need to be sealed. According to the invention, a gunning apparatus is mounted on the pusher machine. The head of the pusher ram carries a spray nozzle connected through pipes and a flexible hose with a gun tank mounted on the pusher machine chassis. The patching or sealing composition is applied immediately after coke is pushed from the oven by running the ram through the empty oven without waiting for the oven to cool.

Abstract: A method and system for neutralizing various toxic and explosive gases, described particularly with respect to those gases which escape during the drilling of oil and gas wells, including heating the gases to reacting temperature, desulfurizing the gases with a suitable catalyst, and reacting hydrocarbon gases to form inert gases. In one embodiment exhaust gases from existing energy sources are utilized to accomplish heating and these gases are also rendered inert. A means is also disclosed for disposing of large volumes of natural gas produced in "kicks" during the drilling of oil wells.

Abstract: An automatic pipetting system for pipetting a measured micro-quantity of reagent into a reaction cup, in which the pipetter is lowered into a reagent bottle, a predetermined amount of reagent drawn in using a positive displacement pump, the pipetter withdrawn from the reagent bottle through an irrigated wiping sponge to accurately control the drop of reagent at its tip, rotated to a position over the cup and lowered thereinto after which the displacement pump expels a measured amount of reagent.

Abstract: In a coke dry quenching system utilizing a waste heat boiler, the sensible heat of bleeder gas exiting from the top of a coke dry quenching station is stored in a regenerator, and when heat input to the boiler falls below a predetermined level the stored heat is conducted to the waste heat boiler, whereby substantially constant heat input to the boiler is maintained.

Abstract: A disc filter assembly in which a plurality of filter discs are attached to a common shaft. The common shaft is a fabrication which has a central common mandrel. Saddles are rigidly attached to the common mandrel. Pipe segments are removably attached to the saddles. The pipe segments have at least one aperture which allows passage of filtrate from the filter to the pipe segments. The pipe segments are aligned and connected to form a continuous passage with an end piece which is mounted for rotation above a slurry container. The end piece has apertures therethrough aligned with the pipe segments. The end piece is operably connected to the pipe segments to form a continuous passage therethrough. The filter assembly is used to filter liquids from a taconite or other particulate slurry.

Abstract: A bed of granular media is supported in a vessel to process liquid flowed in through both the upper and lower faces of the bed and out of the bed at a location intermediate the upper and lower faces. A drain structure for the processed liquid is mounted at the location intermediate the two bed faces with the capacity to withdraw the quantity of liquid flowing into both of the bed faces. A closed circuit is provided to transfer residual material in the drain structure back to the inlet system of the bed after backwash of the bed. A holding vessel is connected to the vessel in which the media bed is supported to temporarily receive the media for service periods of the bed vessel.

Abstract: A riser cover is fixed to a shaft which is rotated in bearing projections of a bearing member which is attached to a riser. Impact transmitted to the bearing member upon opening of the cover is absorbed and damped before it is transmitted to the riser. Shock absorbing elements, preferably in the form of plate springs, are positioned between the bearing member and a supporting device of the riser.

Abstract: Improved metal coated glassware and other brittle, non-metallic engineering materials, including items for laboratory and industry, which items are ordinarily brittle and subject to breakage or rupture under relatively low pressures and relatively minor impacts, utilizing an anti-bonding film, such as graphite, between the external surface of the glass, and a metal coating, which is generally chemically vapor deposited. The coated products have good impact strength, shock resistance, good heat distribution, good pressure capability, and an extremely high safety factor. Brittle fracture or rupture is a fracture unaccompanied by plastic or permanent deformation. Brittleness is that quality or property of a material that leads to crack propagation without plastic deformation.

Abstract: A method of smokeless charging of coke ovens with coal charge in which coal is poured into each chamber of the coke oven in two stages: firstly coal charge is loaded into the oven chamber through extreme holes and charging gases liberated during said operation are discharged simultaneously, the loaded coal charge is held within the oven, after which the latter is replenished to capacity with coal charge through central holes, charging of the oven which is next in terms of the charging schedule and replenishing of the preceding one being effected simultaneously.

Abstract: An air freshener gel comprising 2.5-15% amylose, 0.25-30% perfume, up to 5% pigment, and the balance water.

Abstract: An inclined chamber has vertical heating flues on each side thereof. The floors of the heating flues are vertically staggered in an inclined manner. Pairs of heating flues are joined at the tops thereof by guide openings which are vertically staggered in an inclined manner. Central and upper air inlet openings extend into the heating flues and are vertically staggered in an inclined manner.