Abstract: Method for producing a fibrous product comprising: passing a texturized yarn (10) through a first passage (12) having a first outlet (14); projecting the texturized yarn (10) from the first outlet (14), inside a chamber (20), so as to fill the chamber (20) with the texturized yarn (10), thereby forming a first segment (31) of the fibrous product; moving the first segment (31) away from the first outlet (14); and forming a second segment (32) of the fibrous product in place of the first segment (31) and contiguously to the first segment (31), as many segments as necessary being contiguously formed by repeating the above steps. Apparatus for implementing the method.

Abstract: An attachment (10) for an inlet pipe (14) to a wet scrubber or other device comprises a sleeve (16) having an open end (18) adapted to be detachably connected to a flanged end (12) of the inlet pipe (14). A shaft (30) is moveable within the sleeve (16), and a scraper (34) is attached to one end of the shaft (30). The shaft (30) forms part of a pneumatic cylinder (40) attached to the other end of the sleeve (16). In use, the shaft (30) is reciprocally moved to cause the scraper (34) to dislodge particulates deposited within the pipe (14). Heated gas such as nitrogen or dry air is injected into the sleeve (16) to prevent scrubbing liquid from condensing within the sleeve (16) and thus inhibit particulate deposition therein.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for the application of a flowable composition to fiber webs or mats, particularly oriented fiber mats, that suppresses the disruption of the fibers within the fiber mat that may result from turbulent flow in and near the point at which the flowable composition contacts the fiber mat. The apparatus includes a conveyor configured to pass through and be supported by a flood pan that allows the flowable composition to accumulate and move with the fiber mat in a machine direction in order to submerge or saturate the fiber mat as it passes through the flood pan. The apparatus also includes a recess provided in the flood pan substantially below an impact zone for redirecting the flowable composition while suppressing turbulent flow and counter-current flow within the flowable composition.

Abstract: A method for scrubbing a halogen-containing gas, comprises contacting the halogen-containing gas with water at a temperature of at least 30° C., the gas optionally subsequently being subjected to a further treatment step comprising contacting it with water at a temperature of less than 30° C. and/or a gas dilution step. An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a hot wash chamber (6) and optionally a cold wash chamber (7) and/or a gas dilution device (13).

Abstract: A process for forming muffler preforms using sugar as a binder is provided. Continuous glass strands and sugar are added to a preform mold which has the general shape and approximate volume of the internal cavity of the muffler in which the muffler preform is to be inserted. The sugar may be a sugar that has a melting point of 130° F. or greater. The continuous glass strands may be fed into the preform mold by a feeder that separates the strands and entangles the individual fibers. The preform mold is heated to a temperature sufficient to melt or at least partially caramelize the sugar. Once melted, the sugar adheres to the individual glass fibers, causing the individual glass fibers to stick together. The preform mold may be cooled to bind the sugar-coated glass fibers and form a muffler preform formed of continuous glass fibers bound together by sugar.

Abstract: A bumper/muffler assembly is provided comprising a bumper; and a muffler having an outer shell. The outer shell may be formed from a non-high impact resistant material, such as a thin metal or a composite material. The muffler may comprise a separate element from the bumper, which is coupled thereto, or is formed as an integral part of the bumper.