Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing ethanol from a sustainable renewable biomass feedstock. The ethanol is produced in a processing plant contiguous to the acreage providing the biomass. The process is a closed loop operation having a dedicated crop grown year round producing multiple crops per acre. The biomass feedstock is a sugar containing feedstock such as sweet sorghum and is grown year round for producing ethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of continuously producing ethanol and electricity from a sustainable renewable biomass feedstock in a processing plant contiguous to the acreage providing the biomass. The process is a closed loop operation having a dedicated crop grown year round producing multiple crops per acre. The renewable biomass feedstock is a sugar containing feedstock such as sweet sorghum. The biomass is grown year round and produces multiple crops per acre.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing ethanol from a sustainable renewable biomass feedstock. The ethanol is produced in a processing plant contiguous to the acreage providing the biomass. The process is a closed loop operation having a dedicated crop grown year round producing multiple crops per acre. The biomass feedstock is a sugar containing feedstock such as sweet sorghum and is grown year round for producing ethanol.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting apparatus utilizing a single elongated tubular light source replaces the multiple fluorescent tubular light sources of conventional or prior art fluorescent lighting apparatus. A substantial part of the light output of the fluorescent tubular light source is reflected by an improved reflector construction having multiple elongated strip-like mirror surfaces. A simplied, less expensive, more efficient apparatus is disclosed wherein the improved reflector forms the principal part of the apparatus and is provided with a compact raceway for the current carrying wires along with a remotely situated ballast in a compact enclosure which facilitates the adaptation of the improved apparatus to surface mounting on ceilings as well as recessed mounting of the fluorescent apparatus in suspended ceilings and the like.

Abstract: A rigid lightweight fluroescent lighting fixture using a single elongated tubular light source and an elongated lightweight improved reflector construction having multiple elongated strip-like planar mirror surfaces is disclosed. The lightweight reflector construction is positioned between double walled end panels which are in turn connected to one another by a double walled elongated box-like structure formed of two elongated inter-engaging body members. Lamp holders of appropriate configuration are slidably mounted in slotted brackets formed on the double walled end panels so as to support an elongated fluorescent tube. The simply formed inexpensive fixture efficiently positions the improved reflector structure and the fluorescent tube on a suspended ceiling or the like and adds very little weight to the supporting structure.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting apparatus utilizing a single elongated tubular light source replaces the multiple fluorescent tubular light sources of heretofore conventional or prior art fluorescent lighting apparatus. A very substantial part of the light output of the fluorescent tubular light source is reflected by improved silver reflectors having multiple elongated strip-like mirror surfaces. A compact, lightweight, simplified, less expensive and more efficient apparatus is disclosed wherein the improved reflector forms the principal part of the apparatus and is provided with a compact raceway longitudinally thereof functioning as a structural element and as a raceway for current carrying conductors in the apparatus. The ballast is relocated in the apparatus to contribute to the compact, economical, lightweight structure which is easily and efficiently positioned in suspended spaced relation to a ceiling for selective improved illumination of a desired area.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting apparatus utilizing a single elongated fluorescent tubular light source replaces the multiple fluorescent tubular light sources of conventional or prior art fluorescent lighting apparatus. A substantial savings in energy consumption and cost of replacement fluorescent tubular light source units results. A substantial part of the light output of the fluorescent tubular light source is reflected by an improved reflector construction having multiple elongated strip-like mirror surfaces formed of a film base having a silver coating, the mirror surfaces being arranged to direct the reflected light of the single fluorescent tubular light source over a relatively wide area whereby it appears that a greater number of fluorescent tubular light sources are provided.

Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of a liquid under pressure and capable of flowing a maximum amount of liquid and still be shifted by a commercially available, industry standardly-accepted solenoid. My improved valve utilizes only four dynamic seals between the valve plunger and the bore through which the plunger operates to minimize breakaway force required to move the plunger from one position to another. The valve incorporates novel plunger and separator constructions wherein valves of different operating capabilities may be formed from common parts and selectively interchangeable parts.

Abstract: A valve comprising a valve body having a bore, a hollow plunger reciprocable within said bore and having radial ports to control flow of fluid under pressure between various valve body openings. Seals are disposed about the exterior surface of the plunger to seal against fluid flow longitudinally of the bore. The seals are of a type that offer low resistance to movement of the plunger from a static condition, and the exterior surface of the plunger has an extremely smooth finish and is of a comparatively small outside diameter to further reduce resistance to plunger movement. The valve construction is such that whenever a plunger port passes underneath a seal, fluid pressure is always from the inside of the plunger to the outside so that there is a tendency to temporarily lift the seal from the exterior surface of the plunger or at least to prevent the seal from being forced into the plunger port.