Abstract: A rapid synthesis method for a biomass-based amine, including: using formamide as an amine source, formic acid as a hydrogen source, and biomass aldehyde or ketone as a raw material, conduct rapid heating promoting direct addition of formamide and aldehyde or ketone compound through microwave-assisted heating and without a solvent and catalyst, and carrying out formic acid reduction preparing and obtaining a corresponding formamide derivative; selectively converting the formamide derivative under the action of a base into a corresponding primary amine through alcoholysis.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of this invention, a pressure actuated leaf seal assembly is provided that includes film riding, hydrodynamic/hydrostatic runners under seal member leaf ends. Leaf seal assemblies according to embodiments of this invention maintain the runner away from a rotating body until adequate rotating speed is present to generate lift required to allow the runner to float on a thin film of operating fluid on the rotating body, so that the runner does not rub the rotating body. In addition, runners are attached, or added, to leaf seal members such that the runners move in a radial direction, while remaining parallel to the rotating body. In one embodiment, a runner can comprise a separate structure coupled to a leaf seal member, and in another embodiment, a runner can comprise a wear-resistant pad on a distal end of a leaf seal member.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of this invention, a pressure actuated leaf seal assembly is provided that includes film riding, hydrodynamic/hydrostatic runners under seal member leaf ends. Leaf seal assemblies according to embodiments of this invention maintain the runner away from a rotating body until adequate rotating speed is present to generate lift required to allow the runner to float on a thin film of operating fluid on the rotating body, so that the runner does not rub the rotating body. In addition, runners are attached, or added, to leaf seal members such that the runners move in a radial direction, while remaining parallel to the rotating body. In one embodiment, a runner can comprise a separate structure coupled to a leaf seal member, and in another embodiment, a runner can comprise a wear-resistant pad on a distal end of a leaf seal member.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of mixing and dispensing a decontaminant foam that is useful in strategic and tactical decontamination comprises in one embodiment a plurality of tanks 11, a pump assembly that is capable of mixing binary or multi-component decontaminant fluids in a desired ratio, and a manifold for mixing the fluids. In an alternative embodiment, the invention provides a mobile decontamination module, wherein a wheeled platform is provided for supporting the tanks 11, pump assembly, manifold, and a boom for dispensing foam-based of liquid-based decontaminant such that the module is compatible with the on-load and off-load equipment aboard a heavy transport vehicle.

Abstract: A system for processing supercritical and subcritical fluid capable of bringing the inside of at least one processing container (1) formed in a flow passage into a supercritical or subcritical high pressure field, wherein thermal operation is applied to process fluid to apply thermal expansion to the fluid to produce a pressure difference between the processing container (1) and the outside, whereby a specified temperature and the high pressure field suitable for the processing of the supercritical or subcritical fluid can be provided in the processing container (1).

Abstract: A system for processing supercritical and subcritical fluid capable of bringing the inside of at least one processing container (1) formed in a flow passage into a supercritical or subcritical high pressure field, wherein thermal operation is applied to process fluid to apply thermal expansion to the fluid to produce a pressure difference between the processing container (1) and the outside, whereby a specified temperature and the high pressure field suitable for the processing of the supercritical or subcritical fluid can be provided in the processing container (1).

Abstract: An apparatus capable of mixing and dispensing a decontaminant foam that is useful in strategic and tactical decontamination comprises in one embodiment a plurality of tanks 11, a pump assembly that is capable of mixing binary or multi-component decontaminant fluids in a desired ratio, and a manifold for mixing the fluids. In an alternative embodiment, the invention provides a mobile decontamination module, wherein a wheeled platform is provided for supporting the tanks 11, pump assembly, manifold, and a boom for dispensing foam-based of liquid-based decontaminant such that the module is compatible with the on-load and off-load equipment aboard a heavy transport vehicle.

Abstract: A method uses a high density compressed liquefied gas in cleaning applications in a closed recycle system to achieve effective and economical cleaning without using any high pressure generating device. The closed recycle system can include a pressure cleaning vessel provided with a plurality of nozzles for pre-cleaning, atmospheric containers for expanding compressed liquid, sound wave generators and an agitator. The system can also include a pressure recovery vessel provided at a lower portion than the pressure cleaning vessel and having a detachable drain cylinder suspended from under the pressure recovery vessel and also having a temperature regulator for receiving contaminated liquid that has been pre-cleaned from a pressure cleaning room.