Abstract: The present invention generally relates to sensors configured to sense concentrations of nitric oxide. The sensors of the present invention generally comprise a selectively permeable membrane, a semi-permeable reference electrode, and a sensing electrode. The membrane generally comprises a dispersed solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte generally is a nitric oxide trapping agent configured to stabilize the nitric oxide to form stable, oxidizable nitric oxide complexes. The nitric oxide complexes may then diffuse through the membrane and the reference electrode to the sensing electrode where they are oxidized. An electrical current indicative of the concentration of the nitric oxide generated by the oxidation may be transmitted from the sensor to a picoammeter, which may be configured to measure the electrical current and to signal to a user of the sensor the concentration of the nitric oxide.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing coins. The apparatus comprises an elongated member having a predetermined shape. There is a first substantially cylindrical cavity having a first predetermined diameter formed in the elongated member, such first substantially cylindrical cavity is terminated at a first predetermined depth in the elongated member. There is a second substantially cylindrical cavity having a second predetermined diameter formed in the elongated member in at least one of an axially aligned position to the first substantially cylindrical cavity and beside the first substantially cylindrical cavity of the elongated member, the second substantially cylindrical cavity terminating at a second predetermined depth in the elongated member and at least one closure member engageable with the elongated member for closing an opening to such first and such second substantially cylindrical cavity.

Abstract: A medical implant package including a vial and a cap connected by a hinge. The vial includes a cavity for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. To access the implant, the cap is rotated about the hinge from a closed position to an open position. The cap defines a second cavity, separate from the vial cavity, sized to contain a healing screw. In one embodiment, the cap includes two portions connected by a living hinge which define the second cavity. The two cap portions, when moved relative to each other via the living hinge, permit access to the healing screw. In an alternative embodiment, the cap includes two retention members sized and configured to grip the healing screw. To remove the healing screw from the cap, the two retention members are displaced apart from each other by engaging them with a wedge extending from the vial.

Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet having two rows of container apertures formed therein. The plurality of containers are each placed into a respective container receiving aperture and are thus unitized in a package. The flexible carrier further includes two handles, each handle formed at a periphery of the flexible sheet along each longitudinal edge of the flexible sheet and a line of weakness formed between the longitudinal rows. As a result of the described configuration, flexible carrier is divisible into two sub-carriers, each unitizing a set of containers and each including a handle along a respective longitudinal edge of the resulting sub-carrier.

Abstract: A container for sanitizing an article includes a case defining a central void sized to accommodate at least a portion of the article, a receptacle in fluid communication with the central void, and a granular, antiseptic media disposed within the receptacle. The granular, antiseptic media includes at least one out-gassing, antimicrobial agent such as, thyme oil or thymol. The granular, antiseptic media may further include a granular, fragrance blended with the granular, out-gassing, antimicrobial agent in a select ratio to remediate an antiseptic odor of the out-gassing, antimicrobial agent. The article may be a toothbrush or other type of brush, a mouth guard, a comb, a sponge, or other article which may be stored in a damp or wet condition after use.

Abstract: This invention provides a container set for mixing at the time of administration allowing a secure mixing operation in administration without dripping chemicals by maintaining the sealed state of the mouth of liquid container particularly until the containers are connected to each other for mixing while storing two contents in the containers, respectively, wherein a tuber plug 5 is detachably fitted to the mouth part 4 of a vial 1 and a cap 30 is fitted to the mouth part 22 of the liquid container 2. The cap 30 has a first structure 31 fitted liquid-tightly to the mouth part 22 and a second structure 32 fitted liquid-tightly to the first structure 31 and having a connection port part 32a connectable liquid-tightly to the mouth part 4.

Abstract: Ready made dish disposable packaging comprising a container (1) which defines a first compartment (2) and at least one second compartment (3). The container (1) can have a bowl form and is closed in its upper part by a superior sealing film (21) which is also an integral and substantial part of a vent device of inner vapours. The second compartment (3) is, on the contrary, closed by means of a sliding sealing system comprising a plug (14), In the closure position of the plug (14), it is impossible that the component contained in the second compartment (3) enters in contact with the component contained in the first compartment (2), while in the opening position of the plug (14), the component contained in the second compartment (3) can spill out through the lateral openings of the plug (14).

Abstract: A light weight storage bag specifically designed for various types of boots and accessories. The bag fully opens to securely hold one or two pairs of boots while protecting them from moisture and dust in a neat, organized and fashionable manner.

Abstract: A cartridge accommodating case for accommodating flat body-shaped cartridges in each of which a reel with a magnetic tape wound therearound is disposed, including: an upper case; and a lower case, the upper case and the lower case being adapted to be superposed on each other to form at least one partitioned chamber for holding a cartridge group formed into a block by juxtaposing a plurality of cartridges in a thicknesswise direction thereof, wherein a tab is extendedly provided on a peripheral edge of each of the upper case and the lower case.

Abstract: A cartridge accommodating case including: a cartridge accommodating upper case as defined herein; and a cartridge accommodating lower case as defined herein, a partitioned chamber of an expanse which is twice as large as the partitioned chamber being formed in an interior of the cartridge accommodating case by superposing on each other the upper case and the lower case which respectively have a protruding portion and a recessed portion for mutual engagement and are of a same structure, and by engaging the protruding portion and the recessed portion, wherein a detour portion which is spaced apart a distance from a ridge line of the cartridge accommodated in the cartridge accommodating case is formed so as to form a space portion on an inner side of the detour portion in an area surrounding the ridge line.

Abstract: A device for packing digital media such as discs, CDs and DVDs. The device includes a plastic case made up of at least one tray articulated by a hinge, one of the trays having a holder for at least one disc. It includes a binding formed by a sheet having two main blanks which are shorter than the length of the length of the tray and a spine formed by three sections delimited by creases. The length of the median section substantially matching the thickness of the plastic case and the length of the two lateral sections substantially matching the difference between the length of the shell and the length of the main blank.

Abstract: An antiseptic toothbrush cover is designed for safety, ease of manufacture, and increased functionality by providing an exterior receptacle which is easily filled, covered and tenaciously sealed. The exterior receptacle is filled with an outgassing, antiseptic media. A field of throughholes extending substantially throughout the area beneath the receptacle may provide fluid communication from the receptacle to the interior of the holder adjacent a toothbrush head. The interior surfaces of the holder are desirably smooth and unbroken except for the throughholes, in order to minimize bacteria-friendly spaces.

Abstract: In a protection panel for electronic device display window provided with a protection panel main body composed of transparent resin and with a decoration layer having a transparent window section, a transparent lower electrode is formed on an upper surface of the protection panel main body. The protection panel main body is bonded, in its peripheral portions, to a transparent resin film on a lower surface of which a transparent upper electrode is formed via an air layer in a position opposite to the transparent lower electrode. The decoration layer is formed on at least one surface of a transparent resin cover film bonded to an upper surface of the transparent resin film.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying an implement comprising a handle and a working end comprises an engagement member for releasably securing a handle to the apparatus and a receptacle positioned in substantial alignment with the engagement member. The engagement member may be a post comprising a catch or a threaded section positioned on a front surface of the apparatus. The apparatus may further include first and second receptacles for retaining at least a portion of the handle of the implement.

Abstract: A package is proposed, comprising a sleeve (2) of essentially parallelepipedal shape, and an insert ((3) which can be inserted into and withdrawn from the sleeve (2) in a sliding direction (S) through an opening (4) in the sleeve (2), the sleeve (2) comprising four longitudinal walls (2a, 2c) which are essentially parallel to the sliding direction (S). The package is characterized in that the sleeve is provided with a first stop tab (7) which extends from a first (2c) to a second (2a) of the longitudinal walls, the tab being at least partly separated from the first longitudinal wall (2c) and the second longitudinal wall (2a) in that the insert has a first locking edge (9a), the insert being prevented, upon contact of the first locking edge with the first stop tab (7a), from moving out of the sleeve, and in that the first locking edge (9a) can, by elastic deformation of a part of the insert (3) by means of manoeuvring by a user, be moved so that its movement past the first stop tab (7a) is made possible.

Abstract: A multilayer packaging medium or sack has a filler opening, an impermeable outer layer, a porous inner layer, and an overlap region or fold having a perforated film between the inner and outer layers, with an open passage over a portion of the length of the folded area communicating with the perforated portion. The packaging medium is especially useful for the packaging of pulverulent materials, in particular water sensitive or water soluble powders.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic case in which a body and a cover thereof are integrally formed by a single process with a single mold, respectively, so that the manufacturing cost of the molds and the assembling cost can be reduced, thereby improving the economical efficiency. The cover can be softly and freely opened and closed by one touch. Further, the cosmetic case can be safely and firmly sealed so that the cosmetic in the case can be prevented from being volatilized, thereby maintaining the original function of the cosmetic.

Abstract: Process to prepare simultaneously two or more base oil grades and middle distillates from a mineral crude derived feed, in particular a de-asphalted oil or a vacuum distillate feed or their mixtures, by performing the following steps: (a) hydrocracking the mineral crude derived feed, thereby obtaining an effluent; (b) distillation of the effluent as obtained in step (a) into one or more middle distillates and a full range residue boiling substantially above 340° C., (c) catalytically dewaxing the full range residue by contacting the residue with a dewaxing catalyst comprising a zeolite of the MTW type and a Group VIII metal, thereby obtaining a dewaxed oil; (d) isolating by means of distillation two or more base oil grades from the dewaxed oil obtained in step (c); and (e) isolating a dewaxed gas oil from the dewaxed-oil obtained in step (c); wherein the dewaxed oil as obtained in step (c) comprises between 10 and 40 wt % of a dewaxed heavy gas oil boiling for more than 70 wt % between 370 and 400° C.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing needle coke from heavy atmospheric distillation residues having sulfur no more than 0.7 wt %, which process involves the steps of heating the feedstock to a temperature in the range of 440 to 520° C. for thermal cracking in a soaking column under pressure in the range of 1 to 10 kg/cm2 to separate the easily cokable material, separating the cracked products in a quench column and a distillation column and then subjecting the hydrocarbon fraction from the bottom of the quench column and a hydrocarbon fraction having a boiling point in the range of 380 to 480° C. from the distillation column and/or any other suitable heavier hydrocarbon streams in a definite ratio depending on certain characteristic parameters to thermal cracking in a second soaking column at a temperature of 460 to 540° C.

Abstract: This invention describes a new system for gas-solid separation and for stripping combined into a single so-called separation/stripping zone that is compact and thus contributes to the quality of the yields of the unit. This new system can be applied to FCC units and makes it possible to obtain very good separation effectiveness while reducing the contact time between the gas and the solid at the same time.

Abstract: A catalyst is intended for the oxidative demercaptanization (sweetening) of hydrocarbons compositions including petroleum, petroleum distillates, gasolines, kerosenes, jet fuels, diesel fuels and heating oils, natural-gas liquids, etc. It may be used in a fixed-bed or fluidized-bed process. A catalyst consists of an active part and an inert component. The active part contains an oxide of a transition metal of Groups Ib, V-VIIb of the Periodic Table, either Ni, or Co oxide, or mixture of oxides of the indicated elements, and transition metal salts, and nitrogen-containing organics. The inert component is an oxide of an element of Groups IIa, IIIa, IV, or Fe oxide, or chemical compound including not less than 95% oxides of indicated elements, or mixture of the above compounds.

Abstract: A tar sand volatilizer system thermally removes petroleum crude oil from tar sands or shale oil. A series of heated augers or thermal screws are used to elevate material temperature gradually using conductive heat transfer. The thermal screws blades and auger case receive a heated fluid. The screws are driven by variable speed drive systems. The unit is sized for any throughput rate desired. Hot clean material discharges into a rotary cooler and re-hydrator unit. The exhaust gases are pulled through a high temperature filter collector for particulate removal. The particulate free petroleum vapor laden hot gas exits the filter house into a multi stage condenser system with water chillers where the vapor temperature is gradually cooled. A microwave upgrader system processes crude oil using catalyst injected microwave technology to produce a diesel like fuel oil in a continuous process stream.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic sifter that is small in scale, enables three-dimensional flow in a direction normal to the substrate, allows relatively higher capture rates and higher flow rates, and provides a relatively easy method of releasing captured biomolecules. The magnetic sifter includes at least one substrate. Each substrate contains a plurality of slits, each of which extends through the substrate. The sifter also includes a plurality of magnets attached to the bottom surface of the substrate. These magnets are located proximal to the openings of the slits. An electromagnetic source controls the magnitude and direction of magnetic field gradient generated by the magnets. Either one device may be used, or multiple devices may be used in series. In addition, the magnetic sifter may be used in connection with a detection chamber.

Abstract: A method for the flotation of sulfide ores is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the sulfide ores with a composition comprising at least one compound of the formula where R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are alkyl groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, aryl groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, or alkylaryl groups having 7 to 10 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is the process for preparing the above compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stator for a flotation cell to be used in the flotation of slurry-like material, such as ore and concentrate containing valuable minerals, by means of which stator the orientation of the slurry flow created by the flotation cell rotor can be controlled. The stator is composed of at least three structural elements to be installed around the rotor provided with at least one flow regulator.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for removing a plastic wrap from a cylindrical module includes a conveyor transporting the cylindrical module toward a disperser with the cylindrical axis of the module parallel to the direction of conveyor movement. In another embodiment, the disperser is a travelling head disperser thereby providing relative movement between the modules and the disperser. The direction of the wrap around the module is determined and the cover is removed during rotation of the module, either by unwrapping the plastic or by slitting the plastic and then rotating the module. The equipment used to handle a cylindrical module is moved out of the path of movement of a conventional rectangular module so an installation can handle both rectangular and wrapped cylindrical modules.

Abstract: The sorting device is providing for sorting container components from a random orientation in about three axes of the container components to a sorted orientation which may be random about one axis of the container component. The apparatus includes a conveyor which extracts container components from a storage receptacle with the withdrawn components being oriented randomly about two axes. An ejector device is provided that will sense the orientation of the container components about one axis and eject those which are improperly oriented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fine-screened grid having a screening grate. A slider is guided on the grid grate to remove debris therefrom. The slider is connected to a slider arm which, together with a guide lever, forms a knee lever. The configuration enables the slider to pass over large or heavy objects because it can be moved away from the screening grate as a result of the geometry and kinematics of the knee lever. The system can operate continuously without monitoring, because larger particles which cannot be carried by the slider and which collect at the beginning of the screening grate can be removed when convenient. Rinsing nozzles, which are disposed on the upper end of the screening grate, are provided in order to improve the transfer of retained particles from the slider to a capturing groove.

Abstract: Separating apparatus, for separating a substance from a liquid on which the substance can float, comprises: a separation chamber; an inlet adapted to convey a supply comprising the substance and the liquid into the separation chamber; and an outlet adapted to convey liquid collected in the separation chamber out of the separation chamber. The inlet is arranged such that, in use, the supply emerging from the inlet into the chamber is directed upwardly into the chamber, and the apparatus further comprises venting means arranged to convey gas out of the chamber. The apparatus may further comprise a floating pick up connected to a pump for pumping the supply to the separation chamber. In certain examples a non-floating pick up is used, comprising an elongate hollow body with a pick up inlet mouth in the form of a vertical slot extending along a length of the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water desalination installation for the desalination of seawater according to the reverse osmosis method. This installation comprises at least one membrane module that is connected with a raw water feed line, via which raw water is supplied by means of a high-pressure pump; with a permeate line, via which the desalinated water is discharged; and with a concentrate line, via which concentrated salt water is discharged.

Abstract: A filter for a microbe reactor of sewage treatment installed in the microbe reactor is provided with innumerable irregular ringed filaments twisted together and piled up mutually and innumerable interspaces formed among the irregular ringed filaments. Each irregular ringed filament is provided with lots of recesses all over the surface for natural microbes to attach and proliferate thereon, so as to decompose organic compounds in the sewage effectively.

Abstract: A leaf and debris catcher for removing leaves and/or debris from a body of water. In one aspect of the invention, the leaf and debris catcher includes a base, a first vertical support member, a horizontal support member, a second vertical support member, and a leaf and debris collection member. In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for removing leaves from a body of water. The method includes the steps of: providing a leaf and debris collection member; positioning the leaf and debris collection member in a body of water such that the leaf and debris collection member is located in a flow of water; collecting leaves in the leaf and debris collection member; removing the leaf and debris collection member from the flow of water; and removing leaves from the leaf and debris collection member.

Abstract: A leaf and debris catcher for removing leaves and/or debris from a body of water. The leaf and debris catcher includes a leaf and debris collection member having top, bottom, front, rear, first, and second sides, the bottom side defining an interior side. A female vertical stem extends from a central location on the interior side of the bottom side, the stem defining a bore having opposite open ends. At least one inward opening front flap is located at the front side of the leaf and debris collection member. A plurality of debris and leaf guides converge and extend from the at least one front flap. The first and second sides of the leaf and debris collection member define a plurality of male tongues, and the top and bottom sides define complementary female slots, which are aligned such that the tongues snap-fit into the complementary female slots.

Abstract: A pool filter bag for use with a pool cleaner comprising an enclosure formed of a flexible panel substantially water-permeable material having a water inlet opening adaptable to be fitted to the outlet of the pool cleaner for receiving water passing therefrom, a divider seam interconnecting portions of the enclosure material at the water inlet opening and extending from the water inlet opening interiorly of the enclosure to define a water flow chamber and a debris collection chamber, wherein the debris collection chamber includes exaggerated lateral expansion portions for improved water flow characteristics and increased volumetric collection of debris passing from the water flow chamber

Abstract: In an adsorbent of the present invention, at least a surface and its vicinity thereof is composed of an apatite represented by the formula Ca10(PO4)6((OH)1-xAx)2, where A represents a halogen element and 0?x?1, and a phosphate group contained in the apatite is bonded to a trivalent metal ion. Further, preferably, the trivalent metal ion is Fe3+. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an adsorbent capable of specifically adsorbing an object compound, an adsorption apparatus capable of separating and purifying the object compound easily and reliably, and a method capable of manufacturing such an adsorption apparatus easily in a short time.

Abstract: A column for adsorbing a component in a sample has a tubular member through which a sample flows. The column also has a stationary phase housed in the tubular member and formed by an aggregate of a plurality of particles. At least a portion of surfaces of the particles is made of the same material as at least a portion of an inner wall surface of the tubular member so that a component in the sample is adsorbed on both of the surfaces of the particles and the inner wall surface of the tubular member.

Abstract: Provided is a water filtering device for a humidifier capable of increasing the filling amount of an ion exchange resin by including a separate inner cylinder having upper and lower diameters that are different from each other, increasing adsorption and removal efficiency of mineral components contained in water by taking a long ionic bonding time between the water and the ion exchange resin, and effectively preventing scales of the mineral components from being extracted by heating a heater to prevent malfunction of the heater or pipes.

Abstract: A filter element includes a ring of filtration media circumscribing a central axis, and first and second end caps. The first end cap includes i) an annular body portion defining a central opening around the central axis, sealingly bonded to the first end of the media ring, ii) an annular sealing ring having an annular, peripheral resilient sealing portion; and iii) axial support stanchions around the periphery of the body portion. The stanchions support the sealing ring at a location spaced apart from the body portion, and define radial flow openings between adjacent stanchions. One or more non-radial flow members extend from each stanchion along the outer surface of the annular body portion to direct flow in a spiral or helical manner, where the flow then passes through the flow openings and downwardly along the outer surface of the media in a swirling manner.

Abstract: A high-purity fragment is obtained by a simple mechanism and method for separating and purifying a nucleic acid, particularly fragment DNA, extremely efficiently and with a high reproducibility, wherein elution with a high-concentration salt is not performed and necessity of elution and purification is eliminated. This mechanism is a mechanism for purifying a nucleic acid, particularly fragment DNA using a monolith structure formed with glass or silica, specifically, an integral porous body having an open structure with pores that communicate the upper end with the lower end, wherein through-pores corresponding to nucleic acid sizes of 35 bp (mer) to 100 Kbp (mer) are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated blood treatment module (1) comprising a support element (4) and a fluid distribution circuitry associated thereto; the distribution circuitry comprises at least a blood line (44), a portion of which is secured to the support element and defines with the latter at least a U-shaped tube length (44a) designed to cooperate, when in use, with a respective pump (3a). There are then further fluid lines (45, 48, 50, 51) fastened to the support element and defining each at least a U-shaped tube length (45a, 48a, 50a, 51a) with respect to said element and each designed to cooperate, when in use, with a respective pump (3b, 3c, 3d, 3e). The support element has a first zone (274) in which the portion of the blood line is secured, and at least a second zone (275) opposite said first zone, to which all the corresponding further tube lengths are fastened.

Abstract: A water treatment system includes a filter module and a reverse osmosis module secured to the filter module. The filter module contains two filter cartridges. The modular structure of the components enables the filter module to have the two filter cartridges connected as separate pre and post filters or connected in series as a single two-stage filter. Similarly the modularity permits multiple reverse osmosis modules to be connected is a daisy chain manner for increased treatment capacity. A novel bracket structure aligns ports of the filter module with corresponding ports on the reverse osmosis module.

Abstract: This invention is directed to systems and methods for removing lipids from a fluid or from lipid-containing organisms from a fluid, such as plasma. These systems combine a fluid with at least one extraction solvent, which causes the lipids to separate from the fluid or from the lipid-containing organisms. The separated lipids are removed from the fluid. The at least one extraction solvent is removed from the fluid or at least reduced to a concentration enabling the fluid to be administered to a patient without undesirable consequences. Once the fluid has been processed, the fluid may be administered to a patient who donated the fluid or to a different patient for therapy.

Abstract: A drain basin insert having a housing, with the housing having a sidewall having a top edge and a bottom edge, and with the housing having a perforated base member secured to the sidewall at the lower edge of the sidewall, and with the housing having an outwardly extending flange at the top edge of the sidewall. The insert also includes a secondary filter means having a permeable container having hydrophobic filter media therein. The insert also has a perforated, rigid structural member having a bottom wall and a raised portion, with the raised portion attached to the bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom. The insert also has a primary filter means having an outer sidewall, a bottom surface, and a central portion, with the bottom surface contacting the bottom wall of the perforated structural member, and with the central portion contacting the raised portion of the perforated structural member.

Abstract: A valve failure protection device is provided for use in a fluid filter element of the type that includes a filter media that defines an inner passage having first and second ends and a bypass assembly positioned in the second flow path for selectively permitting flow through the first end and the inner passage to the second end. The valve failure protection device includes a perforated safety barrier adapted to be positioned in the inner passage downstream of the bypass assembly. The safety barrier is dimensioned to prevent the bypass assembly or pieces thereof from passing therethrough while permitting the flow of fluid along the inner passage to the second end.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a filter device having filter means, in particular hollow-fibre membranes, arranged in more than one filtration compartment within a filter housing. For example a dialysis type filtration process such as haemofiltration or haemodiafiltration or haemodialysis may be carried out at the same time as an ultrafiltration process or as another haemofiltration, haemodiafiltration or haemodialysis process. A split shell is bonded or welded together along longitudinal seams. Internal separating walls within the housing are formed integrally with the shell portions of the housing to form adjacent filtration compartments when the housing portions are joined together.

Abstract: A collapsible food-straining device made of a resilient material is disclosed. When in use, the strainer is in an unstable extended configuration. When not in use, the strainer can be easily stored in drawers or small spaces in a contracted configuration.

Abstract: With the subject invention, a method is provided for preparing a filter membrane including the steps of dispersing a liquid which is generally hydrophobic into the pores of a porous membrane, and applying a solution containing lipids onto at least a first surface of the porous membrane containing the liquid. Advantageously, the subject invention allows for filter membranes to be prepared which can be stored for periods of time without degradation in performance. The subject invention may have applicability in various contexts, but is well-suited for preparing filter membranes for permeability screening particularly Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay (PAMPA).

Abstract: In its broadest aspect the invention provides apparatus for separation of contaminants from a liquid, said apparatus comprising a gravitational separation means (3) and a screen filter means (11), said screen filter means receiving output from said gravitation separation means (3), and wherein said screen filter (11) means includes woollen fibre.

Abstract: A chip carrying type chip filtration and discharge device for separating chips from a cutting lubricant including the chips produced by metal cuttings such as cutting and grinding. The device comprises an apron type conveyor inversed on a conveyor tail part side and a chip carry-out part side and rotatingly running and a filtration drum disposed on the inside of the apron type conveyor. The device is characterized in that a bucket is installed on the inside of the apron type conveyor and, after the chips accumulated at a conveyor tail part is collected by the rotation of the conveyor, the chips are discharged to the outside of the conveyor, and an opening part for flowing out the cutting lubricant after being filtrated by a filtration filter is formed in the filtration drum.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment system using aerobic granules has a large number of sequencing batch reactor tanks with high volumetric exchange rate, a variable cycle length and constant batch volume. The batch reactors are operated for C, N removal and P is removed chemically, optionally under BioP enhanced conditions. SS are removed in a downstream separation step.