Abstract: A particulate reusable sorbing coalescing agent facilitating the separation of a non-aqueous phase from an aqueous phase. The agent has a desired shape and properties, sheared from a block of matrix material and presents a higher coalescing rate relative to existing sorbing coalescing agents. Also, a method of manufacturing the particulate reusable sorbing coalescing agent and a method of use the particulate reusable sorbing coalescing agent are disclosed.

Abstract: A bladeless mixer/mill for agitating and mixing a compound/product. The mixer/mill comprises a driving shaft rotatable about a first vertical axis of rotation, and a motor unit operatively coupled to the driving shaft for rotating the same. A support plate is mounted onto the driving shaft and is rotatable about the first vertical axis. The mixer/mill also has a stationary ring gear coaxial to the support plate. The stationary ring gear has a portion with an inner surface extending above the support plate. At least one pinion gear is rotatably mounted onto the support plate about a second vertical axis of rotation parallel to the first vertical axis of rotation. The pinion gear has an outer surface complementary to the inner surface of the stationary ring gear. The outer surface of the pinion gear meshes with the inner surface of the stationary ring gear. The pinion gear has a cavity wherein the compound/product to be agitated and mixed/milled is inserted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tap for an easy leak-tight connection of a branch pipe to a main pipe through an opening in a sidewall of the main pipe. This tap has a leak-tight internal flexible lip projecting from the inner wall of its cylindrical body in the direction opposite the direction of insertion of the branch pipe into the tap. Upon insertion of the branch pipe into the tap, the internal flexible lip is bent over backwards by the branch pipe, thereby creating a tightening pressure on the branch pipe and thus ensuring a leak-tight joint.

Abstract: A bladeless mixer/mill for agitating and mixing a compound/product. The mixer/mill comprises a driving shaft rotatable about a first vertical axis of rotation, and a motor unit operatively coupled to the driving shaft for rotating the same. A support plate is mounted onto the driving shaft and is rotatable about the first vertical axis. The mixer/mill also has a stationary ring gear coaxial to the support plate. The stationary ring gear has a portion with an inner surface extending above the support plate. At least one pinion gear is rotatably mounted onto the support plate about a second vertical axis of rotation parallel to the first vertical axis of rotation. The pinion gear has an outer surface complementary to the inner surface of the stationary ring gear. The outer surface of the pinion gear meshes with the inner surface of the stationary ring gear. The pinion gear has a cavity wherein the compound/product to be agitated and mixed/milled is inserted.

Abstract: A self-fastening tap for connecting a branch pipe to an aperture of a given diameter provided in a main pipe. The tap comprises a hollow cylindrical body having a first open end of a given diameter and a second open end opposed to the first open end. The cylindrical body is sized to fit and seal the aperture provided in the main pipe. The first open end has an outer side provided with a flexible lip and an inner side provided with abutment means for abutting the branch pipe. The flexible lip has an outer diameter larger than the diameter of the first open end of the cylindrical body. The second open end has an outer side provided with an outer rim. The tap comprises removable at least one spacing ring slideably mounted around the cylindrical body, between the flexible lip and the outer rim.

Abstract: A particulate reusable sorbing coalescing agent facilitating the separation of a non-aqueous phase from an aqueous phase. The agent has a desired shape and properties, sheared from a block of matrix material and presents a higher coalescing rate relative to existing sorbing coalescing agents. Also, a method of manufacturing the particulate reusable sorbing coalescing agent and a method of use the particulate reusable sorbing coalescing agent are disclosed.

Abstract: A self-fastening tap for connecting a branch pipe to an aperture of a given diameter provided in a main pipe. The tap comprises a hollow cylindrical body having a first open end of a given diameter and a second open end opposed to the first open end. The cylindrical body is sized to fit and seal the aperture provided in the main pipe. The first open end has an outer side provided with a flexible lip and an inner side provided with abutment means for abutting the branch pipe. The flexible lip has an outer diameter larger than the diameter of the first open end of the cylindrical body. The second open end has an outer side provided with an outer rim. The tap comprises removable at least one spacing ring slideably mounted around the cylindrical body, between the flexible lip and the outer rim.