Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).

Abstract: A system for the bulk supply and delivery of a carbon dioxide product stream to at least one process tool in a plurality of applications at varying pressure, purity or other process parameter within a manufacturing facility and method comprising same is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system is comprised of: a carbon dioxide source, a carbon dioxide delivery system containing a low pressure delivery and distribution system, and a plurality of applications containing at least one process tool.

Abstract: A two-stage cryocooler (10) includes an ambient temperature portion (12), a first-stage temperature portion (14), and a second-stage temperature portion (16). The ambient temperature portion includes a surge volume (44) that is coupled to and in communication with the first-stage temperature portion. The surge volume may be coupled to a first-stage interface (36) of the first-stage temperature portion by use of an inertance tube (42). Locating the surge volume in the ambient temperature portion may advantageously reduce size and mass of the first-stage temperature portion. Also, thermal losses may be reduced by maintaining the surge volume at ambient temperature. Space and structural requirements for maintaining the system may be met more easily with the surge volume maintained in the ambient temperature portion of the two-stage cooler. The surge volume may be a separate unit, or may be a plenum or other chamber within an expander in the ambient temperature portion.

Abstract: Recovered, compressed VOC gas is used as fuel for a steam system where the steam produced is used for the operation of one or more compressors (26,28,30) that are used for the compression of the VOC gas.

Abstract: A system and process for liquefying or storing gases at low temperatures using a cold recovery system. The system and process includes a cold recovery system having at least one cold recovery vessel configured to receive a gas stream and cool the gas stream by passing the gas stream through a cold recovery vessel. The cold recovery vessels includes a cold recovery material configured to cool the cooled gas stream, wherein the gas stream is fed through the cold recovery vessel through a pipe immersed in the cold recovery material to produce a liquefied or low temperature gas. The liquefied or low temperature gas is stored in a liquid or low temperature state in a storage tank. When the liquefied or low temperature gas is released from the storage tank, the gas vaporizes or expands through the pipe and cools the cold recovery material.

Abstract: A multi-type refrigerator is capable of achieving a high coefficient of performance (COP) while using R32 as refrigerant and that takes account of energy saving and global warming. Refrigerating cycles are executed by circulation of R32 as refrigerant through a refrigerant circuit including one outdoor unit having a compressor, a condenser, and expansion means and a plurality of indoor units having evaporators. A filling quantity of R32 for the refrigerant circuit is set in a range from 120 to 300 g/kW (refrigerating capacity). The filling quantity of R32 for the refrigerant circuit is set in a range from 84 to 300 g/L (internal volume of the condenser).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for cooling or liquefying a fluid product (e.g., natural gas) in a heat exchanger, the process comprising: flowing a fluid refrigerant through a set of refrigerant microchannels in the heat exchanger; and flowing the product through a set of product microchannels in the heat exchanger, the product flowing through the product microchannels exchanging heat with the refrigerant flowing through the refrigerant microchannels, the product exiting the set of product microchannels being cooler than the product entering the set of product microchannels. The process has a wide range of applications, including liquefying natural gas.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing liquefied natural gas. A liquefaction plant may be coupled to a source of unpurified natural gas, such as a natural gas pipeline at a pressure letdown station. A portion of the gas is drawn off and split into a process stream and a cooling stream. The cooling stream passes through a turbo expander creating work output. A compressor is driven by the work output and compresses the process stream. The compressed process stream is cooled, such as by the expanded cooling stream. The cooled, compressed process stream is divided into first and second portions with the first portion being expanded to liquefy the natural gas. A gas-liquid separator separates the vapor from the liquid natural gas. The second portion of the cooled, compressed process stream is also expanded and used to cool the compressed process stream. Additional features and techniques may be integrated with the liquefaction process including a water clean-up cycle and a carbon dioxide (CO2) clean-up cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an installation for implementing a method for cryogenic air separation, whereby at least one constituent of the air used is obtained as a product by means of a selected method variant. Said installation comprises at least one coldbox in which a module is arranged. The invention is characterized in that several classes are predefined, each class determining the dimensions of the coldbox pertaining thereto, and the coldbox of each class being large enough to hold the module for at least two different product quantity requirements and/or at least two different method variants. A coldbox of a certain class is selected and the module is arranged in the coldbox of said selected class.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermal physics, in particular to a method and apparatus for cooling a working medium and a method for generating microwave radiation. The object is to reduce the power consumed in the cooling process and in the conversion of electric power into electromagnetic radiation energy. A working medium, molecules of which exhibit a stable dipole moment, is placed into a closed working zone of electrical field effect, the electric field having an intensity satisfying the condition: ?E>107 D V/m where: ? is the dipole moment of the working medium molecules, in Debyes (D), E is the electric field intensity, in V/m; and passage of electric current is prevented through the closed working zone. In generation of microwave radiation, exit of the microwave radiation is provided from the closed working zone of electric field effect, and heat is removed through absorption of the microwave radiation by an external coolant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing particles, the apparatus includes a solution source that supplies a solution, and a fluid source that supplies a fluid. The solution includes a solvent and a solute. A mixer receives the solution and the fluid from the sources, and mixes the solution and the fluid together to form a mixture. The mixture is supplied from the mixer to an expansion assembly at first pressure. The expansion assembly sprays and expands the mixture substantially simultaneously to form frozen droplets, and preferably to form a low-density powder of frozen droplets. A freeze-dry apparatus sublimes the solvent from the particles. A high mass-transfer rate and a uniform open-structure of the powder bed enhances the freeze-drying process. Solid particles having a controlled size distribution are obtained. The particles preferably have a hollow or porous morphology suitable for differing drug delivery applications to include aerosol formulations.

Abstract: MRI system 10 is provided. The MRI system 10 includes a magnet assembly 12. A first cryogen cooling fluid 20 is utilized to cool the magnet assembly 12. A first supply line 16 communicates the first cryogen cooling fluid 20 to the magnet assembly 12. A first return line 18 communicates the first cryogen cooling fluid 20 away from the magnet assembly 12. A blower assembly 22 is positioned between and in communication with the first supply line 16 and the first return line 18. A regenerative heat exchanger 36 is in communication with the first supply line 16 and the first return line 18. The regenerative heat exchanger 36 transfers thermal energy 29 from the first supply line 16 to the first return line 18. The regenerative heat exchanger 36 is positioned between the blower assembly 22 and the magnet assembly 12. A second supply line 28 transports a second cryogen fluid 26 through a pre-cooler assembly 24.

Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).

Abstract: A magnetic resonance assembly comprising, a liquid cryogen vessel, a liquid cryogen cooled conducting magnet disposed within the liquid cryogen vessel, a closed vaccum vessel surrounding the liquid cryogen vessel and spaced from the liquid cryogen vessel, a cooling device fixably attached to the vacuum vessel operable for providing cryogenic temperatures to the superconducting magnet, a heat exchanger device in thermal contact with the liquid cryogen vessel operable for heat exchange, and a bus bar in thermal contact with the cooling device and the heat exchanger device. The cooling device may be a pulse tube cryocooler capable of providing temperatures of about 4 K. A thermal bus bar of high purity aluminum or copper is used to connect and provide a spatial separation of a pulse tube cryocooler and a remote recondenser unit, thus reducing the overall height of the magnet assembly.

Abstract: A cycle-side system (20) is formed by duct connecting a compressor (21), a heat exchanger (30), a demoisturizer (22), and an expansion device (23) in that order. The compressor (21) draws in room air and supply air for ventilation and compresses the same. The compressed air exchanges heat with exhaust air for ventilation in the heat exchanger (30), thereby being cooled. Water vapor in the cooled, compressed air is removed in the demoisturizer (22). The demoisturizer (22) is provided with a separation membrane and separates water vapor in the compressed air without the occurrence of condensation. Thereafter, the compressed air is expanded in the expansion device (23) to change into low-temperature air. The low-temperature air is supplied into a room. On the other hand, the heat exchanger (30) is fed exhaust air cooled in a humidifying cooler (41).

Abstract: The present invention essentially comprises a cooling blanket having multiple pockets to contain a heat sink with the heat sink provided in the pocket, the heat sinks being either a thermoelectric cooling unit or a cold pack.

Abstract: This invention relates to a food and beverage cooler for use in conjunction with a golf bag. The cooler is easily attached to and detached from a standard golf bag. Additionally, the cooler is equipped with a cooling medium which allows for uniform cooling throughout the interior of the golf bag cooler.

Abstract: A roof ridge ventilator (10) is disclosed which includes an elongated extruded plastic ridge cover (12) and a pair of elongated extruded plastic vents (14) connected to the ridge cover (12). The ventilator (10) may be extruded in one piece or, alternatively, a pair of vent members (50) may be separately extruded and then attached to the ridge cover (10).