Abstract: A vehicle drying system, hand held, pressurized air, completely independent vehicle drying system which includes a blower disposed within a housing. The housing has an activation mechanism disposed therein in communication with the blower. The activation mechanism receives coins to activate the blower. The system uses coins, currency, credit/debit cards, tokens, timers. Coins are accumulated within a coin box disposed interiorly of the housing. The activation mechanism is in communication with a timer disposed interiorly of the housing whereby the timer will deactivate the blower after a set period of time. The blower has a hose coupled therewith and extending outwardly of the housing. A plurality of attachments are provided that are adapted for coupling with a free end of the hose. A first attachment portion has a vented nozzle. A second attachment portion has an angled vented nozzle. A third attachment portion has an arcuate vented nozzle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vacuum processing apparatus having vacuum processing chambers the insides of which must be dry cleaned, and to a method of operating such an apparatus. When the vacuum processing chambers are dry-cleaned, dummy substrates are transferred into the vacuum processing chamber by substrates conveyor means from dummy substrate storage means which is disposed in the air atmosphere together with storage means for storing substrates to be processed, and the inside of the vacuum processing chamber is dry-cleaned by generating a plasma. The dummy substrate is returned to the dummy substrate storage means after dry cleaning is completed. Accordingly, any specific mechanism for only the cleaning purpose is not necessary and the construction of the apparatus can be made simple.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for agitation-free, low temperature drying of fragile, temperature sensitive, granular materials at atmospheric pressure using Radio Frequency (RF) energy to provide the heat of evaporation. A relatively low velocity flow of purge air through either a continuously moving or stationary product bed provides means for removing moisture from the product at atmospheric pressure. The purge air is maintained at a controlled humidity, temperature and velocity, and the intensity of the RF field is controlled in response to temperature sensing means to control the temperature of the product. For the case of a continuously moving product bed the RF applicator is preferably divided into multiple zones, which may be independently controlled, to effect control of the moisture and temperature profile of the product as it passes through the apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for drying a fiber web, whereby the fiber web (5) is dried in a cylinder drying unit (12) and in a band drier unit (11). The cylinder drying unit (12) and the band drier unit (11) are arranged one above the other. A considerable space saving is then achieved and the building costs remain rather moderate. Simultaneously, a remarkable addition to the drying capacity is achievable by moderate investments by means of existing apparatuses, for instance. (FIG.

Abstract: An apparatus for renewing a roof system of a building includes a blower having an intake port and an exhaust port in gaseous communication with the interior of the roof system to reduce the moisture content of the roof system. A method of renewing the roof system includes the steps of blowing air into the roof system until the roof system is dried to a predetermined level and applying a coating or second covering to the dried roof system.

Abstract: A drying equipment includes an equipment body including a vapor bath, carrier for carring a semiconductor wafer, receiver tray, inert gas supply unit, cooling pipe, exhaust unit, transportation unit, control unit, etc. An air supply opening of a blower is opposite to a top opening of the vapor bath. The vapor bath contains an organic solvent therein. A vapor is generated by heating the organic solvent. A vapor phase boundary surface is formed on the boundary between the vapor and air overlying the same. When the wafer at low temperature is put into the vapor bath by means of the transportation unit, the organic solvent vapor condenses on the surface of the wafer. The inert gas supply unit supplies an inert gas to the vapor in the vapor bath. The wafer is pulled up slowly from the vapor by means of the transportation unit, and passes the vapor phase boundary surface on the way.

Abstract: A dryer for drying accessories includes a support beam and a plurality of tubular members with air delivery passages extending therethrough. The support beam is adapted for positioning and aligning with a wall register of a heating and ventilation system and for aligning the tubular members with the wall register. The tubular members extend through the support beam and are cantilevered from the support beam for supporting one or more accessories thereon and for delivering air to the inside of the accessory. The support beam preferably includes a pair of base members which provide stability to the support beam when the tubular members support the one or more accessories thereon.

Abstract: Tenter driers are frequently used for drying textile webs whose edges have an increased weight per unit area or have been treated with glue. It is extremely difficult to dry the edges to the same degree of residual humidity as the remainder of the web. In the inlet region, the blower box has been replaced by blower pipes extending parallel to the chain rails. The pipes are connected to the recirculated air system of the drier and provided with nozzle apertures directed towards the web edges. Since only a low drying capacity is available, the drier either has to be extended or the throughput speed has to be decreased. With the drier according to the invention, a longitudinal section which starts at the inlet and extends over at least 20% of the total length is equipped with blower pipes (27, 28) aligned parallel to the chain rails (13, 14). Blower boxes (18, 19) are also mounted in this longitudinal section, both above and below the textile web (15).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for quickly drying shaped ceramic bodies (3) having a complex surface (3a, 4a) with enriched unevenness, and a simple surface (3b, 4b) which is less uneven as compared to the complex surface (3a, 4a), without causing drying cracks and within a shortened time. The shaped ceramic body (3) within a drying chamber (1) is primarily heated from the simple surface (3b, 4b) by a main infrared heater (6), which is arranged on the simple surface side. Preferably, the ceramic body (3) is also heated by an auxiliary infrared heater (7) of a relatively low temperature, which is arranged on the side of the complex surface (3a, 4a), or dried while admitting a hot air into the drying chamber (1) with a low speed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously drying and regenerating ceramic beads for use in process gas moisture drying operations such as glove boxes. A microwave energy source is coupled to a process chamber to internally heat the ceramic beads and vaporize moisture contained therein. In a preferred embodiment, the moisture laden ceramic beads are conveyed toward the microwave source by a screw mechanism. The regenerated beads flow down outside of the screw mechanism and are available to absorb additional moisture.

Abstract: A web finishing section in a paper machine including a dryer section having one or more dryer groups, a calender and a reel-up. The calender is placed at least partly underneath the reel spool storage space of the reel-up so that the reel-up is placed substantially directly after the calender, in which case, the web is passed directly from the calendering nip onto the reel cylinder or to a substantially short distance from the calender, the web being passed over one guide member that supports and/or spreads the web onto the reel cylinder. A method for finishing a web is also described.

Abstract: Method and equipment for the manufacture of corrugated paper products includes separate heaters for preparing liner and medium components. Data regarding these components is collected and an optimum conditioning for the components is determined. High voltage sensors, associated electronic circuitry and computer controls are used to determine surface moisture values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of drying wood in a drying chamber (1), wherein a drying medium, for instance air, is circulated through a batch of wood (10) placed in the drying chamber (1) in a wood-drying process. The drop in temperature (.DELTA.T) of the drying medium is measured in conjunction with passage of the drying medium through the wood batch (10), and the temperature drop therewith obtained is used to control or regulate the state of the circulating drying medium with regard to its moisture content and temperature, for instance. The dry temperature (T) and the wet temperature (TV) of the circulating dry medium are also measured in the proximity of the wood batch (10), and the temperature information therewith obtained is also used to control or regulate the state of the circulating drying medium with regard to its moisture content and temperature, for instance.

Abstract: A heat exchanger particularly for use in fluidized-bed driers, includes at least one supply pipe and one discharge pipe for the heat transfer fluid, and at least one heat exchange tube carrying the heat transfer fluid. In order to make the heat exchanger tubes easily accessible and to ensure that the distribution and drainage system for the heat transfer fluid affects the flow through the heat exchanger as little as possible, each heat exchanger tube is connected to the supply pipe for heat transfer fluid at one end and is closed at the other end. Each heat exchange tube includes an inner outlet tube pipe with a smaller diameter, which has at least one opening at the closed end of the heat exchanger pipe and an opposite end connected to a drainage discharge pipe for receiving the heat transfer liquid.

Abstract: Machine for manufacturing a material sheet and method of guiding the material sheet through the machine. The machine may include a dryer section including at least one dryer group having a plurality of dryer cylinders. Centers of a first plurality of the plurality of dryer cylinders may be arranged on an upper level and centers of a second plurality of the plurality of dryer cylinders may be arranged on a lower level spaced a distance from the upper level. A top felt may be associated with at least one of the first plurality of dryer cylinders and a bottom felt associated with at least one of the second plurality of dryer cylinders. The machine may also include a meandering run path for the material sheet through the at least one dryer group, the material sheet being guided in the meandering run path by the top and bottom felts, and at least one transition area between the plurality of dryer cylinders.

Abstract: A dry cleaning apparatus including a housing having a door and an internal rotatable drum for receiving clothes to be cleaned, a motor and pulley system for rotating the drum, and a heating element having an air circulation blower for heating the clothes in the drum. The dry cleaning apparatus further includes a first hose connected to the housing for supplying pressurized air to the drum, a second hose connected to the housing for supplying water or water vapor to the clothes in the drum, and a third hose and vacuum pump connected to the housing for evacuating air and/or fine particulate matter from the drum.

Abstract: A hydrating device includes a food processing chamber and a control unit which communicates with the chamber via two connecting pipes. The control unit has an inclined separating board inclinedly disposed therein and a water exit located corresponding to an upper surface of the inclined separating board. A compressor having an evaporating pipe and a condensing pipe is disposed in the control unit, wherein the condensing pipe and a first section of the evaporating pipe are located in the control unit, and a second section of the evaporating pipe is located outside the control unit. A heating member is disposed in the control unit and located above the first section of the evaporating pipe. A first set of ventilators is disposed below the heating member for sucking dry air to the chamber and a second set of ventilators is disposed beside the second section of the evaporating pipe for cooling the evaporating pipe.

Abstract: A dryer for use with chemical compounds employs controlled vacuum, elevated temperature and dry, inert gas to dry the chemical compounds. The dryer includes a vacuum chamber into which trays containing the compounds are placed. The chamber includes heating elements which elevate the temperature of chemical samples placed within the chamber. Supplying and evacuating manifolds, each with a plurality of orifices for supplying and evacuating dry inert gas, provide a substantially laminar flow of dry inert gas just above the trays of chemical compounds which are to be dried. The laminar gas flow removes the unwanted vapor which tends to form above the tray of chemical compound, thus accelerating the drying process.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for obtaining improved measurement and control of the temperature of a semiconductor wafer (W) during processing. The apparatus includes a chuck for holding a wafer during processing, a coolant gas supply (16), and a temperature sensing arrangement for measuring and controlling the temperature of the wafer during processing. A top face of the chuck (22) over which the wafer is positioned, is configured with a plurality of holes (34) into which the coolant gas, such as helium, is admitted at controlled rate and pressure. The coolant gas passes through a narrow space (36) between the top face of the chuck and the underside of the wafer and is evacuated via an exhaust line (30) after being heated to (or nearly to) the temperature of the wafer. Temperature of the now-heated coolant gas is continuously measured by a temperature sensor arrangement which generates a signal controlling the pressure and flow of coolant gas to the wafer.

Abstract: An electrothermal drying device has a hollow main body, a plurality of reflection hoods covering infrared electrothermal tubes, a plurality of air-inhaling blowers connected to the hollow main body, a plurality of waste vapor-exhaling blowers, a plurality of air separation devices, two air inlet stranglers, two pairs of high pressure gas valves connected to two high pressure gas tanks, a plurality of electric heaters disposed in the hollow main body, two emergency air-exhaling stranglers connected to the hollow main body, a plurality of heat-resistant glass panes located in the hollow main body and abutting the reflection hoods, two water atomizing devices located in the hollow main body and connected to two water tanks, and reflection hoods each having an is automatic rotating device.