Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system that includes: a reaction chamber comprising a working fluid inlet and a working fluid outlet; a solid substrate contained within the reaction chamber, wherein the solid substrate has a surface area of greater than 0.001 m2/g and comprises at least one primary structure; wherein a first primary structure of the at least one primary structure comprises at least one secondary structure; wherein the at least one secondary structure forms at least one aperture with an average width such that the at least one aperture stably contains a reactive liquid; and wherein the solid substrate comprises at least one void with an average void spacing greater than the average width of the at least one aperture.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method that includes: providing a liquid reservoir containing a reactive liquid, wherein the liquid reservoir has reservoir features, and wherein the liquid reservoir at the reservoir features has a reservoir capillary pressure (PRC); providing a solid substrate, wherein the solid substrate comprises at least two primary structures that have primary features, and wherein the at least two primary structures have at least one primary space therebetween, and wherein the at least two primary structures have a space capillary pressure (PSC) therebetween; and contacting the solid substrate with the reservoir features of the liquid reservoir, thereby impregnating the solid substrate with the reactive liquid, wherein an impregnation capillary pressure (PIC) is formed by the solid substrate and the reactive liquid, and wherein the reservoir features, the primary features, and the at least one primary space are sized such that PSC<PRC<PIC.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for low temperature separation of sweep gas from desorbed components. This can allow for performance of sorption/desorption cycles at reduced temperatures and/or pressures. Methanol is an example of a sweep gas that can be used for desorption at reduced temperatures. CO2 is an example of a component that can be sorbed and desorbed using a sorption/desorption cycle with reduced temperatures and/or pressures.

Abstract: A frozen material prevention system for preventing a freezable material in a fluid flow from freezing and accumulating frozen material in a flow path, including, a surface configured to interact with a freezable-material-miscible (FMM) liquid to retain the FMM liquid to the surface. The system can include the FMM liquid. The FMM liquid can be configured to absorb the freezable material to prevent freezing and accumulation of frozen material on the surface.

Abstract: A structure for use as a liquid impregnated surface (LIS) can include a surface configured to interact with a liquid to retain the liquid to the surface. The liquid can be a low viscosity hydrocarbon. In certain embodiments, the low viscosity hydrocarbon can be polyalphaolefin (PAO) or heptane, for example. Any other suitable low viscosity hydrocarbon is contemplated herein. In certain embodiments, the structure can further include the low viscosity hydrocarbon disposed on the surface.

Abstract: A frozen material prevention system for preventing a freezable material in a fluid flow from freezing and accumulating frozen material in a flow path, including, a surface configured to interact with a freezable-material-miscible (FMM) liquid to retain the FMM liquid to the surface. The system can include the FMM liquid. The FMM liquid can be configured to absorb the freezable material to prevent freezing and accumulation of frozen material on the surface.

Abstract: An integrated design for dispensing lubricants and similar fluids from bulk containers incorporates a dispense valve (8), a meter (1), a hose (7), a DC powered electric pump (2), power cord (18) and adjustable fluid suction tube (5), all packaged in one portable unit The unit is capable of dispensing fluids such as standard SAE grade automotive motor oils, automatic transmission fluid, gear lube, hydraulic oil and engine coolant (antifreeze) The pump motor will shut down at completion of dispense; and emergency shut-off to be provided.

Abstract: The invention replaces mechanical actuation of the valve (22) in lubricant dispense meters (10) to provide a software driven method of controlling the dispense of fluids. The design utilizes either a pressure sensitive membrane switch or a multiple discrete position membrane switch (18) in conjunction with either a multiple discrete stage solenoid actuated valve, a proportional solenoid actuated valve or an on/off solenoid actuated valve (22) to provide operator or programmed control of lubricant dispense frequency and flow rate via the meter's microprocessor.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder for supporting multiple fishing poles on a fishing boat wall. The holder includes clamping structure for securing the holder to a boat wall and accommodating ready attachment to the boat wall and removal for storage without a need for special tools. Holder elements are adjustable to provide desired pole separation and desired elevation angle during trolling events.

Abstract: A device for dispensing oils, antifreeze and other fluids from drums or other bulk containers has a rotary air motor which powers a gerotor-type pumping element. The pumping element has at least one magnet thereon and an electronics package is provided which counts the number of magnetic pulses which occur during the rotation of the gerotor and converts it over to the quantity of material pumped. A valve controls the flow of air to the air motor which in turn allows an operator to control the dispensing of fluid from the outlet of the pumping element.