Abstract: A gas-liquid contacting apparatus and method are described, in which at least one rotor assembly including packing is arranged in a contacting chamber containing at least one stator assembly including at least one heat exchanger arranged to thermally modulate the gas-liquid contacting so that each stator assembly is operatively arranged with each stator assembly to provide gas-liquid contacting at temperatures effective for mass exchange between the gas and liquid. The rotor and stator assemblies may be of annular shape, or may be of disk shape in a stacked array of rotor assemblies alternating with stator assemblies. Such apparatus and method are usefully employed for CO2 capture from CO2-containing flue gases such as combustion effluents from power generation plants.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus, as well as associated systems and methods for removing acid gas components from gas streams. The disclosure provides a rotating packed bed (RPB)-based absorber with a non-aqueous liquid solvent contained therein for treatment of the gas streams, wherein the non-aqueous liquid solvent captures acid components from the gas stream. Various advantages, e.g., with respect to spatial considerations and associated expenses can be realized using the apparatus, systems, and methods described herein.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus, as well as associated systems and methods for removing acid gas components from gas streams. The disclosure provides a rotating packed bed (RPB)-based absorber with a non-aqueous liquid solvent contained therein for treatment of the gas streams, wherein the non-aqueous liquid solvent captures acid components from the gas stream. Various advantages, e.g., with respect to spatial considerations and associated expenses can be realized using the apparatus, systems, and methods described herein.

Abstract: A gas-liquid contacting apparatus and method are described, in which at least one rotor assembly including packing is arranged in a contacting chamber containing at least one stator assembly including at least one heat exchanger arranged to thermally modulate the gas-liquid contacting so that each stator assembly is operatively arranged with each stator assembly to provide gas-liquid contacting at temperatures effective for mass exchange between the gas and liquid. The rotor and stator assemblies may be of annular shape, or may be of disk shape in a stacked array of rotor assemblies alternating with stator assemblies. Such apparatus and method are usefully employed for CO2 capture from CO2-containing flue gases such as combustion effluents from power generation plants.

Abstract: A food product includes about 0.1% to about 5.5% enzyme modified egg yolk, about 0.1% to about 5.0% modified starch, about 0.1% to about 0.6% acid balancing flavor component, water, a sweetener, and about 30 to about 45% vegetable oil. The acid balancing flavor component may include yeast and/or sugar.

Abstract: A belt buckle incorporating a collapsible cup holder, wherein the cup holder is hidden in the passive configuration, the belt buckle having a cover member that pivots downward to form a base to support a beverage container and a retainer that pivots up to retain the body of the beverage container.

Abstract: An aromatherapy system includes a fragrance impregnated card and a vial shaped and dimensioned for receiving the fragrance impregnated card. The vial includes a selectively removable closure limiting airflow within the vial for maintaining fragrance within the fragrance impregnated card. The fragrance impregnated card has a rolled configuration focusing fragrance within a center of the vial and positioning the fragrance impregnated card within the vial.

Abstract: A method for applying air freshener within an automobile is disclosed. The method includes the steps of retrieving an air freshener card, locating a substantially hidden position within the automobile, and placing the air freshener card at the substantially hidden position. An air freshener card and method for making the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for applying air freshener within an automobile is disclosed. The method includes the steps of retrieving an air freshener card, locating a substantially hidden position within the automobile, and placing the air freshener card at the substantially hidden position. An air freshener card and method for making the same is also disclosed.