Abstract: The present patent application relates to a method of producing a storage-stable aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid and/or hypochlorite, comprising the steps of: a. introducing an aqueous NaCl solution into an electrolytic cell (1) which comprises a cathode compartment (2) and an anode compartment (3), which are separated from each other by a separator (4), wherein the aqueous NaCl solution is introduced into the cathode compartment (2) via a first feed line (5) and into the anode compartment (3) via a second feed line (6), and wherein the aqueous NaCl solution comprises more than 100 ppm NaCl, b. applying a direct current to a cathode in the cathode compartment (2) and to an anode in the anode compartment (3) to produce a cathode solution in the cathode compartment (2) and an anode solution in the anode compartment (3), and c.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for cleaning surfaces and/or for detecting organic substances in a solution or on a surface, comprising a) at least one salt of the permanganic acid, ferric acid and/or chromic acid, b) at least one organic phosphonate and c) at least one persulphate, wherein the at least one organic phosphonate has a general formula (I) wherein R1 is an organic moiety, X1 is OH or OM1 and X2 is OH or OM2, wherein M1 and M2 represent an alkali metal ion or ammonium ion, wherein the organic moiety R1 is a mono-substituted or multiple-substituted or unsubstituted C1-C12 alkyl moiety, C3-C10 cycloalkyl moiety or C6-C14 aryl moiety, wherein the organic moiety may be attached to 1 to 3 further phosphonate groups of the general formula (I).

Abstract: A process for preparing a storage-stable aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid and/or hypochlorite includes introducing an aqueous NaCl solution into an electrolysis cell comprising a cathode compartment and an anode compartment separated by a membrane, wherein the aqueous NaCl solution is introduced into the cathode compartment via a first feed line and into the anode compartment via a second feed line, and wherein the aqueous NaCl solution comprises more than 100 ppm NaCl and has an electrical conductivity of less than 5 mS/cm, applying a direct current to a cathode in the cathode compartment and to an anode in the anode compartment to produce a cathode solution in the cathode compartment and an anode solution in the anode compartment, and mixing a portion of the cathode solution with the aqueous NaCl solution prior to its introduction into the anode compartment and/or with the anode solution in the anode compartment and/or with the anode solution in a discharge line associated with the anode compar

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for operating a pasteurizing device for pasteurizing foods filled into sealed containers. The foods are treated in treatment zones by applying a tempered, aqueous treatment liquid to an exterior of the containers. The treatment liquid is re-supplied to at least one treatment zone for reuse via circulation circuit pipes of a circulation circuit. A partial flow of the treatment liquid is continuously removed from the circulation circuit and filtered by means of a membrane filtration means. Furthermore, a biocide is apportioned to the treatment liquid as process chemical, such that a concentration of the biocide does not exceed 0.4 mmol/L. In addition, a pH-regulating agent comprising at least one inorganic or organic acid is apportioned to the treatment liquid as process chemical, such that a pH value of the treatment liquid is set to a range from 3.5 to 7.0.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a process for controlling the growth of microorganisms in at least partially circulating process water of an industrial plant, comprising the step of introducing an aqueous solution containing chlorine dioxide into the process water in order to set a redox potential of 400 to 800 mV in the process water, wherein the aqueous solution containing chlorine dioxide having a pH value of 4 to 7.5 and a ratio of chlorine dioxide to chloride ions of greater than 1, wherein the process water having a temperature of 5 to 50° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a saw, comprising a drive, a first blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by a surface of the first blade, a second blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to the plane in a direction opposite to that of the first blade, and wherein gearing is provided between the drive and the first and second blades to reduce the speed transmitted from the drive to the blades. A saw blade, a connection mechanism for connecting a blade to a saw and associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling playback of media content items on a media playback device. A graphical user interface displays media playback controls including an automatic playback switch. The switch is configured to enable or disable automatic playback of an autoplay queue of media content items. An initial queue of media content is selected for playback on the media playback device. When automatic playback is enabled, the system automatically generates a queue of media that is related to the initial queue and initiates playback on the media playback device after the initial queue concludes. Automatic playback options can also include repeating the initial queue or a single track within the initial queue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt lubricant concentrate comprising 15% by weight to 30% by weight of at least one monocarboxylic acid, 10% by weight to 25% by weight of at least one N-alkyl-1,3-propanediamine, 5% by weight to 15% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant and water up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: A process for preparing a storage-stable aqueous solution comprising hypochlorous acid and/or hypochlorite includes introducing an aqueous NaCl solution into an electrolysis cell comprising a cathode compartment and an anode compartment separated by a membrane, wherein the aqueous NaCl solution is introduced into the cathode compartment via a first feed line and into the anode compartment via a second feed line, and wherein the aqueous NaCl solution comprises more than 100 ppm NaCl and has an electrical conductivity of less than 5 mS/cm, applying a direct current to a cathode in the cathode compartment and to an anode in the anode compartment to produce a cathode solution in the cathode compartment and an anode solution in the anode compartment, and mixing a portion of the cathode solution with the aqueous NaCl solution prior to its introduction into the anode compartment and/or with the anode solution in the anode compartment and/or with the anode solution in a discharge line associated with the anode compar

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for treating foodstuff containers by spraying with a biocide-containing treatment liquid in at least one treatment zone (Z1-Z4) equipped with spraying means (B) for spraying the containers, the apparatus further comprising transport means for transporting the containers through the treatment zones (Z1-Z4), at least one generator (G1) for producing a biocide solution, at least one heating device for heating the treatment liquid, lines for supplying the biocide solution from the generator (G1) to the treatment zones (Z1-Z4) and, optionally, to at least one further biocide consumer device (BV1, BV2), lines for supplying the treatment liquid to the treatment means (B), as well as valves (V1-V7), controllable metering devices and pumps required for controlling the liquid flows, characterized in that a) the apparatus comprises at least two generators (G1, G2) for producing the biocide solution, and b) the generators (G1, G2) are connected or connectable neither directly nor

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for operating a pasteurizing device for pasteurizing foods filled into sealed containers. The foods are treated in treatment zones by applying a tempered, aqueous treatment liquid to an exterior of the containers. The treatment liquid is re-supplied to at least one treatment zone for reuse via circulation circuit pipes of a circulation circuit. A partial flow of the treatment liquid is continuously removed from the circulation circuit and filtered by means of a membrane filtration means. Furthermore, a biocide is apportioned to the treatment liquid as process chemical, such that a concentration of the biocide does not exceed 0.4 mmol/L. In addition, a pH-regulating agent comprising at least one inorganic or organic acid is apportioned to the treatment liquid as process chemical, such that a pH value of the treatment liquid is set to a range from 3.5 to 7.0.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for operating a pasteurizing device for pasteurizing foods filled into sealed containers. The foods are treated in treatment zones by applying a tempered, aqueous treatment liquid to an exterior of the containers. The treatment liquid is re-supplied to at least one treatment zone for reuse via circulation circuit pipes of a circulation circuit. At least one actual value of a concentration of at least one chemical substance contained in the treatment liquid and/or of at least one process chemical added and/or of at least one internal standard added is detected by means of at least one concentration measurement sensor at at least one measurement point. A concentration, in the treatment liquid, of the at least one contained chemical substance and/or of the at least one process chemical added is manipulated on the basis of a detected actual value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling playback of media content items on a media playback device. A graphical user interface displays media playback controls including an automatic playback switch. The switch is configured to enable or disable automatic playback of an autoplay queue of media content items. An initial queue of media content is selected for playback on the media playback device. When automatic playback is enabled, the system automatically generates a queue of media that is related to the initial queue and initiates playback on the media playback device after the initial queue concludes. Automatic playback options can also include repeating the initial queue or a single track within the initial queue.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a saw, comprising a drive, a first blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by a surface of the first blade, a second blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to the plane in a direction opposite to that of the first blade, and wherein gearing is provided between the drive and the first and second blades to reduce the speed transmitted from the drive to the blades. A saw blade, a connection mechanism for connecting a blade to a saw and associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a saw, comprising a drive, a first blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by a surface of the first blade, a second blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to the plane in a direction opposite to that of the first blade, and wherein gearing is provided between the drive and the first and second blades to reduce the speed transmitted from the drive to the blades. A saw blade, a connection mechanism for connecting a blade to a saw and associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling playback of media content items on a media playback device. A graphical user interface displays media playback controls including an automatic playback switch. The switch is configured to enable or disable automatic playback of an autoplay queue of media content items. An initial queue of media content is selected for playback on the media playback device. When automatic playback is enabled, the system automatically generates a queue of media that is related to the initial queue and initiates playback on the media playback device after the initial queue concludes. Automatic playback options can also include repeating the initial queue or a single track within the initial queue.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling playback of media content items on a media playback device. A graphical user interface displays media playback controls including an automatic playback switch. The switch is configured to enable or disable automatic playback of an autoplay queue of media content items. An initial queue of media content is selected for playback on the media playback device. When automatic playback is enabled, the system automatically generates a queue of media that is related to the initial queue and initiates playback on the media playback device after the initial queue concludes. Automatic playback options can also include repeating the initial queue or a single track within the initial queue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for cleaning surfaces and/or for detecting organic substances in a solution or on a surface, comprising a) at least one salt of the permanganic acid, ferric acid and/or chromic acid, b) at least one organic phosphonate and c) at least one persulphate, wherein the at least one organic phosphonate has a general formula (I) wherein R1 is an organic moiety, X1 is OH or OM1 and X2 is OH or OM2, wherein M1 and M2 represent an alkali metal ion or ammonium ion, wherein the organic moiety R1 is a mono-substituted or multiple-substituted or unsubstituted C1-C12 alkyl moiety, C3-C10 cycloalkyl moiety or C6-C14 aryl moiety, wherein the organic moiety may be attached to 1 to 3 further phosphonate groups of the general formula (I).

Abstract: A method is provided for cleaning a system by conducting continuously through the system a cleaning composition including at least one oxidizing agent and an indicator for detecting the cleanliness of the system by observation of a color change of the indicator. Color values are determined at one or more points and compared with a setpoint value. Color values F are determined at fixed time intervals after exit of the composition from the system; differences ?F are formed from two color successive values; color values are determined before commissioning of the clean system until the difference ?F=0, after which the color value measured last is defined as an inherent system value FA and a maximum tolerable deviation from this value is fixed as a setpoint value ?FA for cleaning; and cleaning of the system is carried out after operation of the system until a difference of ??FA is measured.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a saw, comprising a drive, a first blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by a surface of the first blade, a second blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to the plane in a direction opposite to that of the first blade, and wherein gearing is provided between the drive and the first and second blades to reduce the speed transmitted from the drive to the blades. A saw blade, a connection mechanism for connecting a blade to a saw and associated methods are also provided.