Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a system for sampling sub-slab soil gas having an adaptor body that includes a first barbed portion, a collar portion, a second barbed portion, an internal cavity that axially passes through the length of the adaptor body, and a coupling portion. The system further includes one or more extensions such as a fitting extension, a filter extension, a sieve extension and a length extension, each of which are threadably retainable with the coupling portion of the adaptor body.

Abstract: A naturally sweet fibrous blend can include from 15 wt % to 85 wt % natural isomalto-oligosaccharide, from 10 wt % to 75 wt % by weight of tagatose, and from 0.05 wt % to 20 wt % of a natural sweetener extract that is sweeter than sugar.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a device and method of use thereof for facilitating the analysis of samples of sub-slab soil gas that comprise an adapter body that includes, a first barbed portion, an external engaging portion, a threaded collar portion, a second barbed portion, and an internal cavity that axially passes through the length of the adapter body. The device may further include a tubular body with an interior cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of the second barbed portion of the adapter body to produce a mating engagement therebetween.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a device and method of use thereof for facilitating the analysis of samples of sub-slab soil gas that comprise an adapter body that includes, a first barbed portion, an external engaging portion, a threaded collar portion, a second barbed portion, and an internal cavity that axially passes through the length of the adapter body. The device may further include a tubular body with an interior cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of the second barbed portion of the adapter body to produce a mating engagement therebetween.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a device and method of use thereof for facilitating the analysis of samples of sub-slab soil gas that comprise an adapter body that includes, a first barbed portion, an external engaging portion, a threaded collar portion, a second barbed portion, and an internal cavity that axially passes through the length of the adapter body. The device may further include a tubular body with an interior cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of the second barbed portion of the adapter body to produce a mating engagement therebetween.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a device and method of use thereof for facilitating the analysis of samples of sub-slab soil gas that comprise an adapter body that includes, a first barbed portion, an external engaging portion, a threaded collar portion, a second barbed portion, and an internal cavity that axially passes through the length of the adapter body. The device may further include a tubular body with an interior cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of the second barbed portion of the adapter body to produce a mating engagement therebetween.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a supporting substructure and at least one longitudinally extending board member supported on the substructure. An edge member is mounted proximate an end portion of the board member and has a lower portion configured for attachment to the substructure, and an upstanding wall portion extending from the lower portion. The upper wall portion defines an open channel and provides an opening into the open channel. The edge member is attached to the substructure and the end portion of the board member is received through the opening of the edge member into the open channel. The channel can accommodate longitudinal expansion and contraction of the board member. The board member may be made of a natural fiber thermoplastic material. The assembly may be configured as a deck assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing toxic emissions from flue gas of coal fired combustions units can be achieved. Decreasing nitrogen oxide and sulfur emissions from a coal fired circulating fluidized bed reactor can include treating flue gas using a selective catalytic reduction system and a wet scrubber. Furthermore, reducing the nitrogen oxide emissions from a pulverized coal reactor can be accomplished with a selective non-catalytic reduction system. Additionally, the reduction of sulfur oxide emissions from a pulverized coal reactor can be enhanced using dry and/or wet scrubbers. Such systems and methods provide improved levels of toxic emissions over currently available technologies.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing toxic emissions from flue gas of coal fired combustion units can be achieved. Decreasing sulfur oxide emissions from a coal fired circulating fluidized bed reactor can include treating flue gas unit using a wet scrubber. Wet scrubbers can include gas phase scrubbers, liquid phase scrubbers, and gas-liquid phase scrubbers. Additionally, toxic emissions can be reduced from coal fired combustion units such as circulating fluidized beds or pulverized coal units. Particulates can be removed from flue gas of the coal fired combustion unit. The flue gas can then be treated with at least two consecutive wet scrubbers to produce a low sulfur flue gas. In addition to sulfur oxides, a wide variety of toxic emissions can be removed such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, hydrochloric acid, chromium, cobalt, hafnium, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, benzo(a)pyrene, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle warning device presents a visual display of unsafe inclinations of the vehicle. A bubble level has a map thereon which presents a plurality of safety vehicle inclinations within its confines. The appearance of a bubble level adjacent the map perimeter the map readily indicates to the vehicle occupant that an unsafe inclination of the vehicle is about to occur so that corrective action can be taken. The map is constructed to reflect various angles of inclination of a vehicle depending on the slope of the underlying vehicle support surface and the angle of approach/departure of the vehicle up or down the surface.