Abstract: A method of direct reduction of iron (DRI) is disclosed, the method comprising generating metallic iron by removing oxygen from iron ore using a reducing gaseous mixture with excess carbon monoxide that produces an excess CO2 by-product is provided. CO2 by-product is optionally sequestered. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are generally directed to a charcoal chimney that may hold charcoal. The charcoal chimney may be formed of a material that is combustible. The charcoal chimney is generally intended as a single use chimney. The charcoal chimney may be associated with a non-toxic fire-retardant or ignition delay substance that delays combustion of the chimney for at least an initial heating phase. The ignition delay substance may be a coating on one or more surfaces of the charcoal chimney. The ignition delay substance may be impregnated or otherwise formed into the material forming the charcoal chimney. The ignition delay substance may be both coated onto and impregnated into the charcoal chimney. The fire-retardant or ignition delay substance is generally intended to delay the combustion of the charcoal chimney for a period of time. The chimney may be provided with suitable air holes to facilitate airflow around the charcoal and within the chimney.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing carbonated beverages in accordance with the present invention collapses a flexible container containing the carbonated beverage as the beverage is dispensed, thereby preventing air from filling a volume of the flexible container no longer occupied by the carbonated beverage. The device and method can reduce the rate at which a diminishing volume of remaining beverage loses carbonation, and conveniently compacts the flexible container for ease of disposal or recycling.

Abstract: A bottle and method is provided for storing a carbonated beverage so that the beverage can be dispensed over time without the beverage remaining in the container losing carbonation. The bottle can be comprised of a container having a bladder inserted therein. The annular space between the container and the bladder is accessed through a pressure port by a pump and the container is pressurized such that the bladder is compressed and the useable volume of the bottle is reduced. By reducing the volume, excess air can be prevented from collecting in the bottle.

Abstract: A device for dispensing carbonated beverages and collapsing the containers for the beverages.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing microelectronic components that can be fabricated in a facility 1 including integrated circuits on silicon wafers, flat panel displays on glass substrates or any other microelectronic components fabricated in a similar fashion, a process of constructing the facility, and the facility. The fabrication facility 1 relies on a central hub 3 from which processing areas 2 extend out radially like spokes. The processing areas 2 are arranged in a pattern so as to be served by common services which include gases, chemicals, ultra pure water, vapor exhaust, liquid waste, air conditioning, centralized vacuum, centralized clean compressed air, hot water, steam, natural gas, power including emergency, conditioned, and unconditioned power, and process cooling water.