Abstract: A system may include a gimbal defining a plurality of pockets, where each pocket may include a first portion and a second portion that extends between the first portion and a base of the pocket. The second portion may have a greater diameter than the first portion. The system may include a plurality of conditioning disks, where each conditioning disk is seated within the first portion of a respective pocket. The system may include a plurality of gaskets, where each gasket is seated within the second portion of a respective pocket. The system may include a plurality o-rings, each o-ring disposed between a peripheral edge of one of the plurality of conditioning disks and a lateral wall of one of the plurality of pockets. The system may include a plurality of shoulder screws for coupling the gimbal with one of the plurality of gaskets and a conditioning disk.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrochemical ammunition disposal and material recovery, the apparatus comprises: a vessel for holding an acidic aqueous solution: an anode at least partially immersed in the acidic aqueous solution: physically separated from the anode, a movable cathode at least partially immersed in the aqueous solution, wherein the movable cathode in a first position has a first surface which is not-immersed in the aqueous solution: a cleaning implement to remove material on the first surface of the cathode; and a power supply for applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode.

Abstract: A process and method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gas and regenerating ferric ions consumed in the hydrogen sulfide scrubbing process at low pH. A two-scrubber regenerative chemical scrubbing system for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gas that provides an economical system for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gas at low pH without the need for chelating agents. An oxide of manganese is used as a catalyst to enhance the regeneration of ferric ions in an aqueous solution under acidic conditions in the presence of oxygen. The process may further include contacting the aqueous solution with a second gas comprising air to replenish the dissolved oxygen in the aqueous solution. The regenerated solution comprising ferric ions can be reused to treat additional hydrogen sulfide containing gases.

Abstract: In a method for electrochemical ammunition disposal and material recovery, ammunition cartridges are placed in an acidic aqueous solution that is in contact with a cathode and an anode. The ammunition cartridges have a casing that includes an alloy of copper and zinc. The ammunition cartridges are agitated in the acidic aqueous solution as a voltage is applied between the anode and the cathode. The applied voltage is effective to oxidize and dissolve zinc from the copper-zinc alloy. Copper metal derived from the alloy can be recovered as a solid, and zinc ion derived from the alloy can be recovered as a solution.

Abstract: A process and method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gas and regenerating ferric ions consumed in the hydrogen sulfide scrubbing process at low pH. A two-scrubber regenerative chemical scrubbing system for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gas that provides an economical system for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gas at low pH without the need for chelating agents. An oxide of manganese is used as a catalyst to enhance the regeneration of ferric ions in an aqueous solution under acidic conditions in the presence of oxygen. The process may further include contacting the aqueous solution with a second gas comprising air to replenish the dissolved oxygen in the aqueous solution. The regenerated solution comprising ferric ions can be reused to treat additional hydrogen sulfide containing gases.

Abstract: Silver is recovered as Ag0 nanoparticles from the spent solution obtained from the regeneration of an Ag-loaded ion exchange resin using electrolysis. The reclaimed regenerant solution is recycled and reused in a closed-loop scheme over multiple cycles. The recovered Ag0 nanoparticles are monodisperse, spherical in shape, and have a mean diameter of about 6 nm.

Abstract: In a method for electrochemical ammunition disposal and material recovery, ammunition cartridges are placed in an acidic aqueous solution that is in contact with a cathode and an anode. The ammunition cartridges have a casing that includes an alloy of copper and zinc. The ammunition cartridges are agitated in the acidic aqueous solution as a voltage is applied between the anode and the cathode. The applied voltage is effective to oxidize and dissolve zinc from the copper-zinc alloy. Copper metal derived from the alloy can be recovered as a solid, and zinc ion derived from the alloy can be recovered as a solution.

Abstract: Silver is recovered as Ag0 nanoparticles from the spent solution obtained from the regeneration of an Ag-loaded ion exchange resin using electrolysis. The reclaimed regenerant solution is recycled and reused in a closed-loop scheme over multiple cycles. The recovered Ag0 nanoparticles are monodisperse, spherical in shape, and have a mean diameter of about 6 nm.

Abstract: Auxetic fabric structures, of the sort which can be useful in conjunction with composite materials, and related methods of fabrication.

Abstract: Auxetic fabric structures, of the sort which can be useful in conjunction with composite materials, and related methods of fabrication.

Abstract: A process for reducing NOx concentrations in waste gas streams by contacting the waste gas stream with a reducing agent selected from ammonia and urea and then oxidizing the lower NOx's present in the waste gas streams to higher oxides with chlorine dioxide.

Abstract: A process for reducing NOx concentrations in waste gas streams by contacting the waste gas stream with a reducing agent selected from ammonia and urea and then oxidizing the lower NOx's present in the waste gas streams to higher oxides with sodium chlorite.

Abstract: A process for reducing NOx concentrations in waste gas streams. More particularly, the present invention relates to contacting a NOx-containing waste gas stream with an effective amount of chlorine dioxide under conditions such that at least a fraction of the oxidizable NOx species present in the waste gas stream is oxidized to higher nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: A process for reducing NOx concentrations in waste gas streams. More particularly, the present invention relates to contacting a NOx-containing waste gas stream with an effective amount of sodium chlorite under conditions such that at least a fraction of the oxidizable NOx species present in the waste gas stream is oxidized to higher nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: An apparatus electrochemically removes fine metal particles from an oil in water emulsion. The apparatus has a container for accommodating the emulsion. A supply port supplies the emulsion to the container. A plurality of cathode plates and anode plates are located in the container to face each other. The water in the emulsion is electrolyzed when a predetermined direct voltage is applied between the plates. The fine metal particles float with hydrogen generated by the electrolysis. Al(OH)3 attaches to H2 bubbles. A discharge port is located in a lower part of the container for discharging the emulsion from which the fine metal particles, sludge, oil and greese have been removed.

Abstract: An apparatus electrochemically removes fine metal particles from an oil in water emulsion. The apparatus has a container for accommodating the emulsion. A supply port supplies the emulsion to the container. A plurality of cathode plates and anode plates are located in the container to face each other. The water in the emulsion is electrolyzed when a predetermined direct voltage is applied between the plates. The fine metal particles float with hydrogen generated by the electrolysis. Al(OH)3 attaches to H2 bubbles. A discharge port is located in a lower part of the container for discharging the emulsion from which the fine metal particles, sludge, oil and greese have been removed.

Abstract: An emission treatment system for removing oxides of nitrogen (NOx), from flue gases includes in the pretreatment portion a continuous plasma reactor receiving and modifying the gaseous effluent by applying a plasma discharge thereto. The plasma discharge, upon application to the gaseous effluent, decomposes the majority of the gaseous effluent to nitrogen and oxygen and oxidizes nitric oxide to nitrogen dioxide. A preconditioning section is also provided for further modifying the gaseous effluent by washing the same with a mildly alkaline solution for removing ozone and lowering the process temperature. A continuous chemical scrubber uses an absorbent medium to substantially eliminate the nitrogen dioxide from the effluent and releases nitrogen and oxygen to the atmosphere.