Abstract: Anti-corrosion solutions and processes useful for refrigeration processes are proposed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an absorption solution which includes aqueous ammonia, alkali metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, optionally in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements to minimize corrosion of systems within which the solution is used.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing the cleanliness of a device by performing a test is described. The system includes an ion mobility spectrometer to measure target signal strengths, and to measure n2?1 test signal strengths of a device sample. The system also includes a statistics module to obtain a value of a statistical confidence-level parameter that is associated with a particular confidence level, and a pass range module to obtain a pass range of signal strengths from the value of the statistical confidence-level parameter and the n1 target signal strengths. The system also includes an averaging module to obtain an average test signal strength from the n2 test signal strengths, and a results module to determine that the device passes the test, indicating that the device is significantly clean to within the particular confidence level, if the average test signal strength lies in the pass range.

Abstract: A system and method for introducing and analyzing a sample containing an analyte using an ion mobility spectrometer are described. The system includes a temperature module for adjusting the temperature of the sample according to temperature instructions received, and a split ratio module for adjusting the split ratio according to split ratio instructions received. An ion mobility analyzer determines an ion mobility of the analyte. The ion mobility analyzer collects a plasmagram of the analyte to identify and quantitate the analyte.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing the cleanliness of a device by performing a test is described. The system includes an ion mobility spectrometer to measure target signal strengths, and to measure n2≧1 test signal strengths of a device sample. The system also includes a statistics module to obtain a value of a statistical confidence-level parameter that is associated with a particular confidence level, and a pass range module to obtain a pass range of signal strengths from the value of the statistical confidence-level parameter and the n1 target signal strengths. The system also includes an averaging module to obtain an average test signal strength from the n2 test signal strengths, and a results module to determine that the device passes the test, indicating that the device is significantly clean to within the particular confidence level, if the average test signal strength lies in the pass range.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion solutions and processes useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an absorption solution which includes aqueous ammonia, alkali metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, optionally in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements to minimize corrosion of systems within which the solution is used.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion solutions and processes useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an absorption solution which includes aqueous ammonia, alkali metal hydroxide and/or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, optionally in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements to minimize corrosion of systems within which the solution is used.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion additives and processes useful for oil drilling and similar applications. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an oil well drilling solution which includes a metallic salt, optionally in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements, to minimize corrosion of systems within which the solution is used.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion additives and processes useful for oil drilling and similar applications. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an oil well drilling solution which includes a metallic salt, optionally in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements, to minimize corrosion of systems within which the solution is used.

Abstract: Anticorrosion solutions useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Halides of Group Va metallic elements can be added to alkali metal halide absorption refrigeration solutions to minimize corrosion of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: A container filling apparatus for dispensing, weighing and automatically filling a container with a predetermined weight of material. The container filling apparatus includes an optical load cell for measuring the weight of an object. A microprocessor controls the dispensing, weighing and automatic filling of the container.

Abstract: Organic compounds useful as anticorrosion agents in refrigeration systems. The organic compounds can be added directly into the refrigeration systems. Alternatively the organic compound can be added to an alkali metal halide absorption refrigeration solutions. The organic compounds can minimize corrosion of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: Anticorrosion solutions useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Halides of Group Va metallic elements can be added to alkali metal halide absorption refrigeration solutions to minimize corrosion of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: Anticorrosion and pH-stabilized brine solutions useful for air dehumidification processes are disclosed. Inorganic and organic buffering agents or mixtures thereof can be added to halide solutions of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, or mixtures thereof, to stabilize the pH and/or minimize corrosion of the dehumidifier system. The solution, with or without additional corrosion inhibitors, can offer improved protection as compared to conventionally used inhibitors during repeated dehumidification cycles. In addition, new corrosion inhibitors are disclosed, such as heteropoly anions and phosphonates, which offer improved corrosion protection in closed or open systems during repeated dehumidification cycles or selected applications. These corrosion inhibitors offer improved protection for metals when used with the buffers disclosed herein.

Abstract: Anticorrosion solutions useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to alkali metal halide absorption refrigeration solutions to minimize corrosion of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: Anticorrosion solutions and processes useful for refrigeration processes are disclosed. Heteropoly complex anions of transitional metal elements can be added to an absorption refrigeration solutions which includes at least one alkali metal halide or similar compounds, or mixtures thereof, in combination with transition metal compounds or compounds of the metallic elements of Groups IIIa to VIa of the Periodic Table of Elements to minimize corrosion of the refrigeration system.