Abstract: A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output.

Abstract: A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output.

Abstract: A method of water discharge management in a water processing system is provided. The method includes providing a supply of a first solution, providing a supply of a second solution, and selectively supplying the first solution to a water processing system and the second solution to the water processing system. The method further includes controllably and selectively directing discharge water formed in the water processing system through a first multi-way valve to a waste outlet during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a first selected criteria, and to a second multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a second selected criteria.

Abstract: A method of water discharge management in a water processing system is provided. The method includes providing a supply of a first solution, providing a supply of a second solution, and selectively supplying the first solution to a water processing system and the second solution to the water processing system. The method further includes controllably and selectively directing discharge water formed in the water processing system through a first multi-way valve to a waste outlet during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a first selected criteria, and to a second multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a second selected criteria.

Abstract: A water discharge management system for a water processing system is provided. The water processing system is connected to a first solution supply and to a second solution supply. A first multi-way valve is connected to a discharge outlet of the water processing system. A second multi-way valve is connected to the first multi-way valve and to a first water storage container. A third multi-way valve is connected to the second multi-way valve and to a second water storage container. The third multi-way valve is also connected to the first water supply. Additional water discharge management systems are also provided.

Abstract: A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output.

Abstract: Contaminants are removed from fluid in a system where the fluid is sprayed into an air head at the top of a tank through a diffuser and withdrawn through a pick-up tube. A solenoid valve operates to allow oxygen-containing gas from a compressed gas source to flow into the tank through a shuttle valve, which is opened by the gas pressure. Simultaneously, a drain valve connected to the shuttle valve opens a drain, venting water and air from the tank. The solenoid valve also operates to close the gas supply line and connect the shuttle valve through a vent to atmosphere. Pressure within the tank closes the shuttle valve, which in turn closes the drain valve and disconnects the shuttle valve from the tank. A one-way-flow valve prevents fluid or gas from flowing from the tank backwards through the shuttle valve to the solenoid valve and out the vent.

Abstract: Contaminants are removed from fluid in a system where the fluid is sprayed into an air head at the top of a tank through a diffuser and withdrawn through a pick-up tube. A solenoid valve operates to allow oxygen-containing gas from a compressed gas source to flow into the tank through a shuttle valve, which is opened by the gas pressure. Simultaneously, a drain valve connected to the shuttle valve opens a drain, venting water and air from the tank. The solenoid valve also operates to close the gas supply line and connect the shuttle valve through a vent to atmosphere. Pressure within the tank closes the shuttle valve, which in turn closes the drain valve and disconnects the shuttle valve from the tank. A one-way-flow valve prevents fluid or gas from flowing from the tank backwards through the shuttle valve to the solenoid valve and out the vent.

Abstract: Mineral contaminants are removed from water in a system in which water is sprayed into an air head at the top of a tank through a diffuser and withdrawn through a pick-up tube. A solenoid valve operates to allows air from a compressor to flow into the top of the tank through a shuttle valve which is opened by the air pressure. Simultaneously a drain valve connected to the shuttle valve opens a drain, venting water and air from the tank. The shuttle valve, closed by the solenoid valve, closes the air supply line and connecting the shuttle valve to atmosphere, and pressure within the aeration tank can close the shuttle valve, which causes closing of the drain valve. The part of the valve which opens the drain is made responsive to excess pressure within the air tank to open the drain and so acts as a pressure relief valve.

Abstract: Mineral contaminants are removed from water in a system in which water is sprayed into an air head at the top of a tank through a diffuser and withdrawn through a pick-up tube. A solenoid valve operates to allows air from a compressor to flow into the top of the tank through a shuttle valve which is opened by the air pressure. Simultaneously a drain valve connected to the shuttle valve opens a drain, venting water and air from the tank. The shuttle valve, closed by the solenoid valve, closes the air supply line and connecting the shuttle valve to atmosphere, and pressure within the aeration tank can close the shuttle valve, which causes closing of the drain valve. The part of the valve which opens the drain is made responsive to excess pressure within the air tank to open the drain and so acts as a pressure relief valve.

Abstract: An optically pumped laser which includes a laser diode array for generating optically pumped radiation having a uniform intensity distributed over a broad band-width, and a lasant material with an absorption band for receiving radiation within such bandwidth.

Abstract: An indirect hydrogen sulfide conversion process for the production of elemental hydrogen and sulfur. The process is based upon the electrochemical oxidation of iodide in an aqueous solution with a pH in the range of 0 to 1 at high current densities and current efficiencies. Hydrogen gas is produced concurrently with soluble triiodide. Treatment of a gaseous or non-aqueous liquid stream with electrolyte solutions containing triiodide yields a sulfur product in plastic form. The sulfur product can be recrystallized from a solvent to yield sulfur of comparable purity to that presently produced.

Abstract: Novel compositions of matter are disclosed having the general formula UO.sub.2 AA'L.sub.n, in which A and A' are anions whose conjugate acids have boiling points less than about 200.degree. C. and pK.sub.a values of 4.8 or less, L is a neutral ligand (1) having a boiling point of greater than about 200.degree. C. and an equilibrium constant for its exchange reaction with complexed tetrahydrofuran of greater than about 10.sup.-3, or (2) having an equilibrium constant for its exchange reaction with complexed tetrahydrofuran of greater than about 10.sup.3, and n is an integer of from 1 to 4.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for the separation of isotopes of an element comprising vaporizing uranyl compounds having the formula (UO.sub.2 A.sub.2).sub.n, where A is a monovalent anion and n is an integer from 2 to 4, the compounds having an isotopically shifted infrared absorption spectrum associated with uranyl ions containing said element which is to be separated, and then irradiating the uranyl compound with infrared radiation which is preferentially absorbed by a molecular vibration of uranyl ions of the compound containing a predetermined isotope of that element so that excited molecules of the compound are provided which are enriched in the molecules of the compound containing that predetermined isotope, thus enabling separation of these excited molecules. The processes disclosed include separation of the excited molecules by irradiating under conditions such that the excited molecules dissociate, and also separating the excited molecules by a discrete separation step.

Abstract: A process for producing relatively pure metal phosphorus trisulfides of the formula MPS.sub.3 wherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Pd, Zn, Cd, Hg, Sn, Pb, Sm, Eu, Yb and mixtures thereof, said process comprising contacting in a reaction zone, phosphides of said metals of the formula M.sub.x P.sub.y, wherein the ratio of y/x ranges between 1/8 to 5/1, with one or more compounds of the formula PS.sub.z wherein z ranges from 1-3 and is preferably 2, said PS.sub.z being present in the reaction zone in an amount sufficient to exceed the amount of P and S stoichiometrically required to form the desired MPS.sub.3, at a temperature ranging from about 300.degree.-600.degree. C. and confined so as to maintain the PS.sub.z present in the reaction zone as a gas in equilibrium with its liquid for a time sufficient to produce said relatively pure metal phosphorus trisulfide.

Abstract: UO.sub.2 for nuclear fuel is made from UF.sub.6. The method involves injecting UF.sub.6, with or without a nitrogen carrier, into a solution containing 1) an inert reaction medium, 2) water, 3) a Lewis base. The precipitate from the above reaction is then reduced in H.sub.2 at a temperature below 750.degree. C. to give ceramic grade UO.sub.2.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are described comprising the intercalation of Lewis bases into the layer lattice structure of UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 or by formation of directed chemical bonds between an electron donor atom of the Lewis base and the uranium ions in UO.sub.2 F.sub.2. Thermal treatment of these compositions results in the release of the Lewis base unchanged and the recovery of the uranyl fluoride.

Abstract: A process for increasing the average reaction rate of reduction of UO.sub.2 F.sub.2. The UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 is treated with an organic compound which interacts with the UO.sub.2 F.sub.2. The combination is decomposed to yield UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 in a kinetically reactive state.

Abstract: A process for producing UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 from a soluble uranyl salt. The uranyl salt is combined with a soluble fluoride salt in a solvent to form a reaction solution. The solvent exhibits Lewis base characteristics. The reaction product is a crystalline solid which is separated from the reaction solution. The UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 may then be obtained from the crystalline solid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of matter having the formula M.sub.2 UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 where each M is any alkali metal ion or mixtures thereof. The present invention is also directed to electrochemical cells having anodes containing anode-active alkali metal, electrolytes capable of conducting ions of said alkali metal, and cathodes containing cathode-active material having the formula M.sub.2 UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 where each M is any alkali metal ion or mixtures thereof. In another embodiment the cathode-active material has the formula UO.sub.2 F.sub.2.