Abstract: A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of blow molding a plastic container with a reduced volume of the molded feature is also disclosed.

Abstract: A steam separation system includes a standpipe configured to receive a gas-liquid two-phase flow stream and a diffuser configured to receive the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream from the standpipe. The diffuser includes a swirler configured to separate the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream. The swirler includes a plurality of swirler vanes and a straightener structure. The straightener structure includes a hub. The plurality of swirler vanes is mounted radially around the hub, and a straightener extends in an upward direction from the hub. The system also includes a separation barrel configured to receive the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream from the swirler. The separation barrel includes a rifled channel having orifices along an inner surface thereof. The plurality of swirler vanes is tuned with the rifled channel, such that an angle of each of the plurality of vanes corresponds to an angle of the rifled channel.

Abstract: A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of blow molding a plastic container with a reduced volume of the molded feature is also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the steam separation system includes a plurality of steam separators configured to separate liquid from a gas-liquid two-phase flow stream; and a steam dryer system disposed above the steam separators. The steam dryer system includes a plurality of steam dryer bank assemblies and at least one moisture trap. Each of the steam dryer bank assemblies is configured to separate liquid of the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream exiting the steam separators. The moisture trap is disposed next to one of the steam dryer bank assemblies and is configured to remove liquid from the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream.

Abstract: A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of correcting a sealing problem in a plastic container by reducing the volume of the molded feature is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of correcting a sealing problem in a plastic container by reducing the volume of the molded feature is also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the steam separation system includes a plurality of steam separators configured to separate liquid from a gas-liquid two-phase flow stream; and a steam dryer system disposed above the steam separators. The steam dryer system includes a plurality of steam dryer bank assemblies and at least one moisture trap. Each of the steam dryer bank assemblies is configured to separate liquid of the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream exiting the steam separators. The moisture trap is disposed next to one of the steam dryer bank assemblies and is configured to remove liquid from the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream.

Abstract: A steam separation system includes a standpipe configured to receive a gas-liquid two-phase flow stream, a first diffuser configured to receive the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream from the standpipe, the first diffuser including a swirler configured to separate the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream, and a separation barrel configured to receive the gas-liquid two-phase flow stream from the swirler, the separation barrel including a rifled channel having orifices along an inner surface thereof.

Abstract: A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of correcting a sealing problem in a plastic container by reducing the volume of the molded feature is also disclosed.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for grasping an object such as an automobile tire. The attachment mechanism includes a number of clamp members pivotally connected to an inner plate. The clamp members fit around and grasp the object, and are adjustable to fit around objects of different sizes. The attachment member may be used, for example, as a locking mechanism for an automobile attachment such as a portable cover. The attachment mechanism locks onto the tires without any support from the ground. The frame for the automobile attachment can then be coupled to the attachment mechanisms, which provide the necessary support for the cover.

Abstract: A portable carport having a frame, a flexible fabric cover, and mechanisms for attaching the frame to the outsides of the wheels of an automobile. Because the frame is secured to the outsides of the wheels rather than beneath the wheels, the frame can be easily attached to the automobile after the automobile is parked. The frame is adjustable for height, width, and length, and can be adapted to cover as much of the car as desired. The wheel attachment mechanisms are also adjustable to fit any size tire. Because of the adjustable features of the invention, it can be used to protect larger vehicles such as trucks, boats, and mobile homes.

Abstract: A method for the immobilization of heavy metal contaminant from a liquid medium containing sulfuric acid and one or more acids of phosphorus, for example in the treatment of acid raffinates generated during the purification of phosphoric acid. The method includes the steps of (i) neutralizing the liquid medium with a stoichiometric excess of an alkaline earth metal oxide to form agglomerates, and (ii) treating the agglomerates with water to form a solid cementitious material wherein the heavy metal contaminants are substantially chemically isolated.