Abstract: A variety of methods and systems that include water washing of a recycle pyrolysis oil for feed to a cracker are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method including: contacting a recycle pyrolysis oil with water to produce a purified pyrolysis oil; and cracking the purified pyrolysis oil to produce a product.

Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from a pyrolysis fluid is provided. The system comprises a recirculation loop; and a bleed off line. The recirculation loop comprises a quenching vessel; separation apparatus; a recirculation line; and cooling apparatus. The quenching vessel has: a first inlet for receiving a supply of pyrolysis fluid; a second inlet arranged to receive a recirculated fluid; and an outlet for expelling quenched pyrolysis fluid. The separation apparatus is for removing contaminants from the quenched pyrolysis fluid to provide a clarified flow, the separation apparatus arranged to receive quenched pyrolysis fluid from the outlet. The recirculation line is arranged to receive at least a recirculation portion of the clarified flow and recirculate the recirculation portion to the second inlet. The cooling apparatus is arranged to cool fluid in the recirculation loop. The bleed-off line is for selectively bleeding-off a bleed-off portion of the clarified flow from the recirculation loop.

Abstract: A method of connecting a pipe to a cast fitting, the method can include casting a body including a first body end and a second body end disposed opposite from the first body end, wherein the body defines an axis extending from the first body end to the second body end, wherein the body includes a first neck disposed proximate to the first body end wherein the body further includes an inner body surface defining a bore extending through the body from the first body end to the second body end, and wherein the body further includes an outer body surface spaced from the inner body surface a predetermined wall thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the processing of waste plastics (end-of-life plastic) to obtain hydrocarbons for the production of fuel or further plastics. A method of controlling a process for pyrolysis, comprising: charging a reactor vessel with plastic material: processing the plastics material by: heating the reactor vessel to pyrolyse the plastics material: driving an agitator within the reactor vessel to mix the material in the reactor vessel: and receiving hydrocarbon vapour from the reactor vessel: monitoring one or more parameter(s) consisting of: the agitator load: and/or a plurality of temperatures at a plurality of different heights within the reactor vessel: and/or the temperature of vapour received from the reactor vessel: and in response to the monitored parameter(s): modifying the heating and/or driving: and/or concluding the processing.

Abstract: A reactor assembly is provided for heating plastic material. The reactor assembly includes: a reactor vessel including a central axis; and an agitator mounted within the reactor vessel. The agitator includes: one or more blade(s) distal from the central axis for mixing contents of the reactor vessel in use; and one or more wearing parts mounted to the blade(s) to extend from the blade(s).

Abstract: A method for pyrolysing plastic material. The method comprises the steps of: heating and densifying plastic material; transporting the plastic material to one or more reactors; and pyrolysing the plastic material in the one or more reactors. The plastic material is maintained in a heated state during the transporting step. A system for pyrolysing plastic material is also provided.

Abstract: A reactor assembly is provided for heating plastic material. The reactor assembly includes: a reactor vessel including a central axis; and an agitator mounted within the reactor vessel. The agitator includes: one or more blade(s) distal from the central axis for mixing contents of the reactor vessel in use; and one or more wearing parts mounted to the blade(s) to extend from the blade(s).

Abstract: A pyrolysis reactor system includes a reactor and a contactor mounted above the reactor. The reactor has a shell, an inlet and an outlet. A central shaft runs along its axis and supports agitation blades in a counter-helical arrangement, and an auger. Rotation of the auger in one direction feeds feedstock into the vessel, and in the opposite direction removes char at the end of a batch. The contactor includes four elements with a frusto-conical part supported on vertical support arms, and being connected to a disc by legs. The contactor elements allow short chains to pass through apertures while long chains condense on their surfaces or on the vessel wall surface. There is dynamic tuning of carbon number of gases flowing downstream by active temperature and pressure control at the contactor.

Abstract: A process is described for treating waste plastics material to provide at least one on-specification fuel product. Plastics material is melted and then pyrolyzed in an oxygen-free atmosphere to provide pyrolysis gases. The pyrolysis gases are brought into contact with plates in a contactor vessel so that some long chain gas components condense and return to be further pyrolyzed to achieve thermal degradation. Short chain gas components exit the contactor in gaseous form and proceed to distillation to provide one or more on-specification fuel products. A pipe directly links the pyrolysis chamber to the contactor, suitable for conveying upwardly-moving pyrolysis gases and downwardly-flowing long-chain liquid for thermal degradation.

Abstract: A pyrolysis reactor system includes a reactor and a contactor mounted above the reactor. The reactor has a shell, an inlet and an outlet. A central shaft runs along its axis and supports agitation blades in a counter-helical arrangement, and an auger. Rotation of the auger in one direction feeds feedstock into the vessel, and in the opposite direction removes char at the end of a batch. The contactor includes four elements with a frusto-conical part supported on vertical support arms, and being connected to a disc by legs. The contactor elements allow short chains to pass through apertures while long chains condense on their surfaces or on the vessel wall surface. There is dynamic tuning of carbon number of gases flowing downstream by active temperature and pressure control at the contactor.

Abstract: A storage container comprises a cleat configured to be connected to a structure. A lid is pivotably connected to the cleat. A bag support is releasably connected to the cleat separate from the lid. A bag is supported by the bag support.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed dual-opening beverage container that functions as a mixing instrument, drinking straw, and a shot delivery (or shooter) device suitable for retail distribution is disclosed. An example embodiment includes a hermetically sealed beverage container for retail distribution including a vessel having a generally right rectangular prism shape, a first cap and a second cap both having a generally cube shape. Example embodiments of the hermetically sealed dual-opening beverage container reduce the amount of wasted space in the packaging and distribution process because of its efficient shape. Further, example embodiments of the container can poured contents at a faster rate, and can be reused and recycled. Further, the disclosed subject matter can be utilized as a straw and mixing device, like a stirrer, and makes consuming a shot from a bottle easier and quicker. This results in increased efficiency, increased functionality and increased pouring speed.

Abstract: A modular recycling unit comprises a support for supporting a first container. The first container is tiltable between a first position where the interior of the container is accessible and a second position where the interior of the container is inaccessible. The first container is freely removable from the support. A second container is supported on the support such that it is in a stacked relationship relative to the first container. The second container is freely removable from the support.

Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.

Abstract: A process is described for treating waste plastics material to provide at least one on-specification fuel product. Plastics material is melted and then pyrolysed in an oxygen-free atmosphere to provide pyrolysis gases. The pyrolysis gases are brought into contact with plates in a contactor vessel so that some long chain gas components condense and return to be further pyrolysed to achieve thermal degradation. Short chain gas components exit the contactor in gaseous form and proceed to distillation to provide one or more on-specification fuel products. A pipe directly links the pyrolysis chamber to the contactor, suitable for conveying upwardly-moving pyrolysis gases and downwardly-flowing long-chain liquid for thermal degradation.

Abstract: A storage container comprises a cleat configured to be connected to a structure. A lid is pivotably connected to the cleat. A bag support is releasably connected to the cleat separate from the lid. A bag is supported by the bag support.

Abstract: A modular recycling unit comprises a support for supporting a first container. The first container is tiltable between a first position where the interior of the container is accessible and a second position where the interior of the container is inaccessible. The first container is freely removable from the support. A second container is supported on the support such that it is in a stacked relationship relative to the first container. The second container is freely removable from the support.

Abstract: A waste can comprises a receptacle having a rim with at least one bag lock located on the rim. The bag lock has a first portion defining a cavity and a second portion movable with respect to the first portion between a first position where it is locked to the first portion and a second position where it is spaced from the first portion. The second portion locks a trash bag in the cavity when in the first position.

Abstract: A method for computing the amount of a payment which is to be made by a customer and communicating the same, the method comprising establishing a list price for each of a plurality of nerve-specific electrodes (NSEs); establishing a study pricing structure for the NSEs which are to be used in a nerve conduction study (NCS); upon completion of an NCS, determining the number and type of NSEs that were used in that NCS; summing the list prices for each of the NSEs used in that NCS so as to calculate an inventory price; determining the relevant level of the study pricing structure according to the quantity of NSEs used in that NCS so as to determine the appropriate study price; calculating a study pricing credit; determining the amount due; applying the study pricing credit, against the amount due; and displaying the result to the customer.