Abstract: A corn wet-milling process comprises steeping corn kernels in an aqueous liquid, which produces softened corn; milling the softened corn in a first mill, which produces a first milled corn; separating germ from the first milled corn, thereby producing a germ-depleted first milled corn; milling the germ-depleted first milled corn in a second mill, producing a second milled corn; separating the second milled corn into a first starch/protein portion that comprises starch and protein and a first fiber portion that comprises fiber, starch, and protein; milling the first fiber portion in a third mill, which produces a milled fiber material that comprises fiber, starch, and protein; separating at least some of the starch and protein in the milled fiber material from the fiber therein, producing a second fiber portion that comprises fiber and starch and a second starch/protein portion that comprises starch and protein; and contacting the second fiber portion with at least one enzyme to convert at least some of the st

Abstract: A process including steeping cereal kernels in an aqueous liquid, producing softened cereal; milling the softened cereal, producing a milled cereal comprising germ, protein, starch, and fiber; separating at least some of at least one material selected from the group consisting of germ, starch, and protein from the milled cereal, producing at least one of germ, starch, and a first protein portion, and also producing a first fiber portion that comprises fiber and starch, and a light steep water that comprises protein; separating at least some protein from the light steep water, producing a second protein portion and a process water that comprises protein; converting at least some of the starch in the first fiber portion to saccharides; separating at least some of the saccharides from the first fiber portion, producing saccharides and a second fiber portion that comprises fiber; and burning at least some of the fiber from the second fiber portion, producing a flue gas and a first quantity of energy; wherein the

Abstract: A method for extracting energy from biomass depleted of at least some carbohydrate, at least some oil, or both by a) introducing the biomass into a vertically elongated combustion chamber having i) at least one suspension burner at the top of the combustion chamber which is capable of projecting a flame down the axis of the combustion chamber, ii) a heat transfer apparatus having at least a portion of a heat collection surface located radially from the flame and below the burner, and iii) an exhaust opening located below the flame and below at least a portion of the heat collection surface; b) combusting the biomass to yield a mixture containing hot flue gas and molten ash above the exhaust opening; c) transferring heat from the hot flue gas to at least a portion of the heat collection surface substantially by radiation prior to any substantial contact of ash to a surface of the combustion chamber, to yield a mixture containing warm flue gas and non-molten ash and having a lower molten ash content than the mi

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting energy from fiber introduced as a fuel into a vertically elongated combustion chamber having a suspension burner capable of projecting a flame down the axis of the combustion chamber with a heat collection surface located radially from the flame and below the burner, and an exhaust opening located below the flame and below at least a portion of the heat collection surface, in which the combusted fiber yields a mixture containing hot flue gas and molten ash above the exhaust opening and heat transfers therefrom to the heat collection surface prior to any substantial contact of ash to a surface of the combustion chamber, to yield a mixture containing warm flue gas and non-molten ash, that is thereafter cooled to yield a mixture containing cool flue gas and non-molten ash.

Abstract: We disclose a process for the removal of phosphorous and ammonia from an aqueous stream by contacting the aqueous stream with magnesium and base in a first zone having a first pH, to form an (n?1)th mixed stream and a first portion of struvite; separating the (n?1)th mixed stream from the first portion of struvite; removing at least some struvite from the first portion of struvite; contacting the (n?1)th mixed stream with base in an nth zone, wherein n is an integer incrementing from 2 to nmax, wherein nmax is an integer from 2 to about 5, and wherein the nth zone has an nth pH higher than the (n?1)th pH, to form an nth mixed stream and an nth portion of struvite, except no base is added and the nth pH need not be higher than the (n?1)th pH when n=nmax; separating the nth mixed stream from the nth portion of struvite; returning the nth portion of struvite to the (n?1)th zone; and, if n<nmax, incrementing n and repeating the second contacting, second separating, and returning steps, or, if n=nmax, releasing

Abstract: We disclose a method of inverting sucrose, including (i) determining an initial solids concentration of an aqueous sucrose solution (solidsi), an initial bed volume (BVi) of a sucrose inversion resin system, a minimum target inversion percentage (invert %min), a maximum target inversion percentage (invert %max), a target maximum hydroxymethylfuran (HMF) concentration (HMFmax), a minimum target pH (pHmin), or a maximum target pH (pHmax); (ii) contacting the sucrose inversion resin system with the aqueous sucrose solution under conditions of aqueous solution flow rate in BVi/hr (ratep) and aqueous solution temperature in ° C.

Abstract: A new and distinct Tricyrtis plant characterized by its unique, white-variegated foliage, compact, upright habit, and large purple spotted flowers.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed comprising TPU polymer, polyisocyanate, and a salt of zirconium phosphate. The compositions have enhanced thermal properties, good processability, and good hydrolysis resistance. Processes are also disclosed to combine the ingredients by melt mixing or to prepare the compositions in-situ as the TPU is being polymerized.

Abstract: We disclose a method of deashing a syrup, comprising replacing polyvalent cations in the syrup with monovalent cations using a cation-exchange resin; replacing polyvalent anions in the syrup with monovalent anions using an anion-exchange resin; electrodialyzing the syrup to remove cations and anions, to yield a deashed syrup and a brine containing monovalent cations and monovalent anions; regenerating the anion-exchange resin by contacting the anion-exchange resin with a brine containing anions, to yield a regenerated anion-exchange resin and a brine depleted in monovalent anions; and regenerating the cation-exchange resin by contacting the cation-exchange resin with a brine containing cations, to yield a regenerated cation-exchange resin and a brine depleted in monovalent cations. The brine containing monovalent cations and monovalent anions can be used in either or both of the regeneration steps and can be concentrated prior to use in either or both regeneration steps.

Abstract: A method for maintaining the amplitude of oscillations of a mirror system comprising a high-Q resonant mirror driven by a high speed drive signal. Sensors monitor the sweep amplitude of the high-Q resonant mirror and a parameter of the drive signal is adjusted to maintain the sweep amplitude of the mirror at a constant value. According to one embodiment, the frequency of the drive signal is adjusted to more closely track the resonant frequency of the mirror, and according to another embodiment, the amplitude of the drive signal is increased to increase the amplitude of the sweep motion of the mirror. According to a third embodiment, the sweep amplitude may be maintained by adjusting both the drive signal amplitude and the drive signal frequency.

Abstract: A corn wet-milling process comprises steeping corn kernels in an aqueous liquid, which produces softened corn; milling the softened corn in a first mill, which produces a first milled corn; separating germ from the first milled corn, thereby producing a germ-depleted first milled corn; milling the germ-depleted first milled corn in a second mill, producing a second milled corn; separating the second milled corn into a first starch/protein portion that comprises starch and protein and a first fiber portion that comprises fiber, starch, and protein; milling the first fiber portion in a third mill, which produces a milled fiber material that comprises fiber, starch, and protein; separating at least some of the starch and protein in the milled fiber material from the fiber therein, producing a second fiber portion that comprises fiber and starch and a second starch/protein portion that comprises starch and protein; and contacting the second fiber portion with at least one enzyme to convert at least some of the st

Abstract: Whole grain, such as wheat, barley, rye, and/or rice, can be processed by (a) steeping the grain in an aqueous liquid to produce softened grain, (b) milling the softened grain to produce milled grain, (c) liquefying the milled grain by contacting it with amylase and heating it to a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a liquefied material, (d) at least partially saccharifying the liquefied material by contacting it with amyloglucosidase at a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a first saccharified material, and (e) separating fiber and germ from the first saccharified material, producing a screened material that is substantially free of fiber and germ. The process also includes the steps of (f) further saccharifying and fermenting the screened material with a microorganism that produces ethanol, thereby producing a broth that comprises ethanol, soluble protein, and insoluble protein, and (g) separating ethanol from the broth.

Abstract: Whole grain, such as wheat, barley, rye, and/or rice, can be processed by (a) steeping the grain or at least partially dehulled grain in an aqueous liquid to produce softened grain, (b) milling the softened grain to produce milled grain, (c) liquefying the milled grain by contacting it with amylase and heating it to a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a liquefied material, (d) at least partially saccharifying the liquefied material by contacting it with amyloglucosidase at a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a first saccharified material, and (e) separating fiber and germ from the first saccharified material, producing a screened material that is substantially free of fiber and wheat germ. The process also includes the steps of (f) further saccharifying the screened material by contacting it with amyloglucosidase at a temperature of at least about 50° C.

Abstract: A PFC circuit modulating a power line using pulse width modulation (PWM) to drive a power MOSFET and series inductor across the power line. Since many modern electronic systems include a power factor correction circuit (PFC) that already includes a series inductor and power MOSFET, a PLC is incorporated into a controller to inject a PLC transmit signal into a control loop for the PFC circuit. This can be done using either an analog PFC controller, such as the UCC28517, the UCC2819A, or a digital PFC controller such as based on a TMS32OC24xx DSP.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tourbillon (1) comprising a main bearing (22). A first bearing (18) of the balance axle (19) rotates with the platform (2) of the tourbillon (1), and a second bearing (26) of the balance axle (19) is arranged in a fixed manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for the recovery of 1,3-propanediol from an aqueous feed stream. The present invention involves contacting an aqueous feed stream that comprises water, 1,3-propanediol, and at least one contaminant with at least one solvent extractant to form a mixture. The mixture is separated into a first phase and a second phase. The second phase comprises a majority of the water from the aqueous feed stream. The first phase comprises solvent extractant and at least some of the 1,3-propanediol that was present in the aqueous feed stream. The weight ratio in the first phase of 1,3-propanediol to any one contaminant present is greater than the weight ratio of 1,3-propanediol to the same contaminant in the aqueous feed stream prior to the aqueous feed stream being contacted with the solvent extractant. The first phase can be removed from the separated second phase in order to recover the 1,3-propanediol.

Abstract: A compact package for a garment made from a delicate material includes a container body having a volume of less than 10 in3 (164 cm3), a delicate material garment, a cover member and a cap. The cover member is inserted into the container body atop the garment, followed by the cap. Preferably, a buffer material is arranged between the garment and the cover member within the container body to protect the garment from damage during the packing process. The package is preferably produced by directing the garment and buffer material into a pre-loading tube, followed by shifting of a plunger member to load the container body with the garment, buffer material and the cover member. Subsequently, the cap is snap-fit upon the container body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel process for cleaning and restoring the operating efficiency of organic liquid chemical exchangers in a safe and effective manner and in a very short period of time, without a need to disassemble the equipment and without the need to rinse contaminate from the equipment after cleaning. Used is a formulation of monocyclic saturated terpene mixed with a non-ionic surfactant package specifically suited to oil rinsing. The terpene-based chemical is injected into organically contaminated exchangers using a novel process involving high-pressure steam to form a very effective cleaning vapor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel process for interior cleaning and by cleaning, removing noxious gas and/or restoring the operating efficiency of organically contaminated hydrocarbon processing dynamic devices in a safe and effective manner and in a very short period of time, without a need to manually enter an unsafe environment and mechanically remove organic contaminants. Used is a formulation of non-aqueous, monocyclic saturated terpene mixed with a non-ionic surfactant package. The terpene-based chemical is injected into the organically contaminated device using a novel process involving high-pressure steam to form a very effective cleaning vapor. The device is activated during the process. The vapor may be optionally directed against the normal-flow direction of the device.

Abstract: A compact package for a garment made from a delicate material includes a container body having a volume of less than 10 in3 (164 cm3), a delicate material garment, a cover member and a cap. The cover member is inserted into the container body atop the garment, followed by the cap. Preferably, a buffer material is arranged between the garment and the cover member within the container body to protect the garment from damage during the packing process. The package is preferably produced by directing the garment and buffer material into a pre-loading tube, followed by shifting of a plunger member to load the container body with the garment, buffer material and the cover member. Subsequently, the cap is snap-fit upon the container body.