Abstract: The invention provides an improved down streaming process for production of polyunsaturated fatty acid salts suitable for tableting by direct compression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of 5 or 5*, or a mixture thereof, that is useful as an antifungal agent. In particular, the invention seeks to provide new methodology for preparing compounds 7 or 7* and 11 or 11* and substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of 5 or 5*, or a mixture thereof, that is useful as an antifungal agent. In particular, the invention seeks to provide new methodology for preparing compounds 7 or 7* and 11 or 11* and substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of 5 or 5*, or a mixture thereof, that is useful as an antifungal agent. In particular, the invention seeks to provide new methodology for preparing compounds 7, 7* and 11, 11* and substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of 5 or 5*, or a mixture thereof, that is useful as an antifungal agent. In particular, the invention seeks to provide new methodology for preparing compounds 7, 7* and 11, 11* and substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A device for cross-flow filtration includes a plurality of linear filtration modules arranged parallel to each other and branching from a manifold arranged such that a flow transverse to the front surface of the filtration module is generated in front of all filtration modules. A constant flow velocity transverse to the front faces of the filtration modules is achieved by reducing the open cross-section of the manifold in the direction of flow, the reduction being continuous or stepwise. By avoiding the build-up of fibrous clumps, the fault-free operating time of filtration device can be significantly lengthened with relation to a conventionally embodied filtration device.

Abstract: A membrane module for a device used to separate substance mixtures in a cross current method includes a number of tubular membranes which encircle, at least in sections, a common axis in an essentially helical manner and which are provided for forming an essentially disk shaped module. At least two of the tubular membranes encircle a common spiral axis in a helical manner, the membranes being preferably twisted like a cable, at least along the progression of a part of their essentially helical encircling in order to form a tubular membrane strand.

Abstract: A tearing mill for comminuting fruits is equipped with a rotatably supported plate having tearing elements And with a stuffing device with a feed screw for delivering the fruits to the plate. A gap of adjustable width exists between the stuffing device and the plate. By means of an independent control of the gap and the rotational speed of the feed screw and plate, a mash structure of the comminuted fruits is achieved which is well adapted to the type of fruits and to subsequent processing of the mash.

Abstract: A tearing mill for comminuting fruits (3) is equipped with a tearing bed (15) with tearing elements (4) and delivery vanes (5) for the fruits (3). Directly upstream of the tearing elements (4) in terms of the delivery direction (v), openings (16) for the comminuted pieces of fruit (8) are disposed in the tearing bed (15). As a result, low mechanical stress on the comminuted product (8) and a small proportion of fine particles are achieved, which improves the yield and output in an ensuing juice extraction operation.

Abstract: A fast-action coupler for coupling a first tubular component (1) to a second tubular component (2) includes a spring wire (8) as a retaining unit. The spring wire (8) is secured to the second component (2) and with its end part (12) is resiliently fixed in a locking position for a retaining part (6) on the first component (1). The end part (12) can also be unlocked simply and even from relatively great distances, counter to the spring force of the spring wire (8), by rotation of a tool (19).

Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane module for a device used to separate substance mixtures in a cross current method. Said membrane module comprises, a number of tubular membranes (22, 24, 26) which encircle, at least in sections, a common axis in an essentially helicoidal manner and which are provided for forming an essentially discoidal module (20). The aim of the invention is to improve a module of this type. To this end, at least two of the tubular membranes (22, 24, 26) encircle a common spiral axis in a helical manner, said membranes being preferably twisted like a cable, at least along the progression of a part of their essentially helicoidal encircling in order to form a tubular membrane strand.

Abstract: In a diaphragm (3) of a diaphragm press for separating liquid and solid materials by action of a pressure medium on the materials (7) via the diaphragm (3), the functions of sealing and retention are separated. This is accomplished by a dual embodiment of the diaphragm (3) in the form of a substantially sealing diaphragm seal (14) and a substantially retaining diaphragm carrier (13). A force transmission from drainage elements (6) in the press chamber (4) of a pressing vessel (1) of the diaphragm press to the diaphragm (3) can be accomplished by the diaphragm carrier (13) in a manner that treats the material gently. This substantially improves the service life of the diaphragm (3).

Abstract: The method relates to bringing about a mixed state of at least two fluids in a second part (34) of a line, which have flowed through a first part (32) of this line. This is attained in that a fractional flow of the fluids is withdrawn from the second part (34) of the line at a point (43), and this fractional flow is resupplied to the second part (34) of the line at a different point (45). A employment to avoid clogs in modules in a crossflow filtration system is described, along with apparatuses for performing the employment.

Abstract: A tearing mill for comminuting fruits is equipped with a rotatably supported plate having tearing elements And with a stuffing device with a feed screw for delivering the fruits to the plate. A gap of adjustable width exists between the stuffing device and the plate. By means of an independent control of the gap and the rotational speed of the feed screw and plate, a mash structure of the comminuted fruits is achieved which is well adapted to the type of fruits and to subsequent processing of the mash.

Abstract: The method relates to the operation of a cross-flow filtration installation for a product. This installation includes a filtration module (6), a pipeline (3) for the inflow of the product, a pipeline (9) for removing the product, a pump (4) with an electric motor (12) for recirculating the product, and a control valve (5′) for setting the conveying flow (Q1) of the pump (4). In order to make possible the maximally possible filtration output, based on the installation, along with a high proportion of solids of the product, without endangering operational safety by means of overloads, the strength of the operating current (i1) of the electric motor (12) is measured. The operating current (i1) is adjusted to a maximally, permissible value via a regulator (20) by setting the conveying flow (Q1) of the pump (4) by adjusting the flow control valve (5′).

Abstract: In a conveyor device having a conveyor belt revolving around at least two rollers, in which at least one of the rollers is held rolatably on a rotary bearing, and is displaceable at least partly in the axial direction relative to the rotary bearing, it is proposed that a rotary bearing be used that has a bearing part that is rotatable about the axis of the roller held thereon; the roller held on the rotary bearing is provided with a structural component that penetrates the rotary bearing and is coupled in a manner fixed against relative rotation to the bearing part and is displaceable in the axial direction relative to the bearing part.

Abstract: The membrane module includes tube membranes (6), which are arranged in the membrane module in coiled, curved form (8). As a result, a greater total membrane surface area per unit of volume, simplified assembly, and processing of material mixtures with a high solid proportion are all attained. The modules are arranged to facilitate cross flow filtration over membrane surfaces disposed between a supply conduit manifold and a discharge conduit manifold. Optionally, the coils are aligned in parallel and are in coaxial relation to each other.

Abstract: The process for flushing filtration modules of a cross flow filtration device is carried out in a unit that is used for the clarification of liquids in a retentate circulation circuit. When the unit is shut down, for example as the result of a power failure, filtration modules are flushed free of solid particles by the supply of an addition of flushing agent that increases over time and/or geometrically into the retentate side of the cross flow filtration device. As a result, the danger of clogging of the filtration modules is largely avoided.

Abstract: The system includes a number of membrane modules (1-8), each including one membrane tube or a bundle of a plurality of membrane tubes, whose walls have the function of separating membranes, as well as a tubular module housing for receiving the membrane tubes. Each membrane tube (1-8) has one connecting flange (20, 21) each for delivering and removing the retentate, as well as four further laterally disposed connecting flanges (22-25) for removing the permeate. These connecting flanges (22-25) retain the membrane modules (1-8) in self-supporting fashion in their group.

Abstract: For thickening a retentate by means of membrane filtration (ultra-/micro-filtration) to obtain the highest possible wet sludge proportion, a gaseous medium is admixed with the retentate. To this end an open feed line (13) above the retentate level (14), a porous ring (17) in the retentate, or a simple line connection (19, 20, 28, 29) in a tank (6) are proposed. A number of advantages accrue as a result of the lowering of the viscosity of the retentate achieved in this way, such as savings of energy for retentate recirculation, efficient installations because of longer series or passes of filtration modules, and savings in squeezing installations because of the direct filtration with high solid components.