Abstract: The embodiments described herein improve on the present electrostatic precipitator method of using parallel plates to collect particulates by using multiple parallel vanes set at operating parameters described below. By using vanes, the main entrained air is subdivided and directed to flow between vanes that induce resistance to flow allowing charged particles to collect on the vanes. The width of the vane is designed to be wide enough so the air flow rate at the ends of the vanes is less than 1 ft/s, allowing particles discharged from the plates to fall by gravity and in the direction of very low air flow, resulting in extremely low re-entrainment and efficient particle collection. Using vanes also allows for higher operating air velocities resulting in a smaller equipment foot print.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for separating acid gases from a gas mixture in which the gas mixture is contacted with an absorption medium which comprises water and at least one amine and has a phase-separation temperature in the range from 0 to 130° C. In addition, the invention is directed to a device which can be used for carrying out this method.

Abstract: SOx removal equipment for reducing sulfur oxides from flue gas from a boiler, a cooler provided on a downstream side of the SOx removal equipment, for reducing the sulfur oxides that remain in the flue gas and decrease a gas temperature, CO2 recovery equipment including an absorber for bringing CO2 in the flue gas into contact with a CO2 absorption liquid to be reduced, and a regenerator for causing the CO2 absorption liquid to emit CO2 to recover CO2 and regenerate the CO2 absorption liquid, a heat exchanger which is provided on an inlet passage side of the electric dust collector, for decreasing a temperature of the flue gas are included, and a mist generation material in the flue gas is converted from a gas state to a mist state to cause particulates in the flue gas to arrest and reduce the mist generation material in the mist state.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air extraction device (2) comprising an intake opening (4), a downstream air duct for an air flow (L), said air duct extending in a first section through a rotatingly driven fan wheel (6) radially outward and extending in a second section downstream of the outlet openings (5) of the fan wheel (6) such that the air flow (L) is deviated in an approximately axial direction to the fan wheel (6), and runs into an exhaust opening (8). The second section has a lateral wall (10) that is arranged opposite to the outlet openings (5) of the fan wheel (6) at a distance thereto. The aim of the invention is to improve the capacity of the air extraction device. For this purpose, the second section comprises a through-flow compartment (12) arranged in the plane of rotation of the fan wheel (6) which compartment is arranged downstream of the outlet openings (5) of the fan wheel (6), which is radially limited by the lateral wall (10) and in which no air guideways are arranged.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for preventing server contamination. The system includes a server rack and a contamination filter secured to the server rack. The contamination filter may be configured to filter particulate substances and/or chemical substances from air. The system may include a reaction coupon configured to indicate the presence of particulate substances and/or chemical substances in the air.

Abstract: Methods for recovering water from the plume of a heat removal or exhaust device are provided. The methods utilize a condensation apparatus (1) with a heat transfer wall (7), a condensation side (3), and a cool-air side (5). The plume is fed to the condensation side (3) as cool air is fed to the cool-air side (5). As the plume travels through the condensation side, water condenses on the heat transfer wall (7).

Abstract: Composite-membrane monoliths include a cordierite monolith having a cordierite-ceramic composite membrane bonded to surfaces thereof with a surface median pore size. The cordierite-ceramic composite membrane has membrane surfaces with a membrane median pore size of 0.3 ?m or less. The cordierite-ceramic composite membrane may be a composite formed by firing the cordierite monolith subsequent to applying a cordierite-ceramic composite slip to surfaces thereof. The cordierite-ceramic slip may include cordierite particles and ceramic particles. The cordierite particles may have a cordierite median particle size smaller than the surface median pore size. The ceramic particles may have a ceramic median particle size smaller than the cordierite median particle size.

Abstract: A sedimentation separator for separating solid fractions from a mixture consisting of air, liquid and solids fractions comprises a sedimenting vessel to which an air-separating unit is connected upstream. In an intermediate vessel arranged between the air-separating unit and sedimenting vessel there is arranged a float which closes off an air duct when the level of sediment in the sedimenting vessel has reached a predetermined height. Liquid purified by sedimentation is suctioned off from the upper end of the sedimenting vessel by means of a jet pump.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow body having a hollow cylindrical design at least in some regions, in particular to a camshaft (1), comprising an oil separation device that is integrated in a cavity of the hollow body, wherein a first pressure (p1) is present on an outlet side (5) of the oil separation device, and wherein a second pressure (P2) is present on an inlet side (4) of the oil separation device. According to the invention, the oil separation device is designed as a multiple thread worm body (2) which is connected to the hollow shaft section in a rotationally fixed manner. In addition, a shut-off element (6, 6?) is provided, which on the inlet side (4) opens or closes the access to at least one worm channel (3b, 3c) of the multiple thread worm body (2) depending on the pressure difference (?p) between the second pressure (p2) and the first pressure (P1).

Abstract: A beverage preparation and dispensing system includes a container having an open top end; a cover having a bottom portion removably attachable to the top end of the container; at least first and second infusers removably attachable to the bottom of the cover: and a juicer device removably attachable to the top end of the container when the cover is removed. In a specific embodiment, the container includes a container body having an open top, and a lid ring having a bottom portion removably attachable to the open top of the container body and a top portion defining the open top end of the container to which the cover and the juicer are removably attachable. At least a first one of the infusers is configured to hold herbal material. and at least a second one of the infusers is configured to hold crushed fruit or fruit pulp.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine comprises: a heater (1) for heating up a supply of liquid from a supply temperature to a beverage preparation temperature, in particular an in-line heater and/or a heat accumulation structure such as a thermoblock; and a control unit (2) for controlling said supply of liquid and the heater so that the heater is energised to reach and be maintained at an operative temperature (“RUN”) for heating up said supply of liquid to the beverage preparation temperature during beverage preparation. The control unit is further arranged so that the heater is energised to reach and be maintained at a reduced temperature (“ECO”) out of beverage preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule holder (10) or an adapting device (17) for adapting a capsule (1) into a capsule holder (10), the capsule (1) being designed for delivering a food product by injection of a fluid under pressure into the capsule, said capsule comprising a chamber (3) defined by capsule side walls (4), a flexible bottom wall (5) comprising at least one dispensing opening (9) and a top wall (6), said chamber containing at least one ingredient to be dissolved and/or extracted by said injection fluid, wherein said capsule holder (10) or adapting device (17) comprises a pressure retaining element (11) disposed in the vicinity of the bottom wall (5), which comprises at least one protrusion (12) in correspondence to said at least one dispensing opening (9) so that said protrusion (12) is disposed into the corresponding opening (9) and restricts its diameter at the time injection fluid inside the capsule chamber moves said membrane towards said pressure retaining means.

Abstract: The modifiable thermal equipment (9) is made up of an insulating container (I) and of a high-emissivity heating body (2) sharing a common conduction surface (3). The thermal equipment (9) closed by an insulator (4) and by the lid (5) and through which there passes a thermal flux (7) defined by a temperature limiter (6), is capable of storing and of releasing the thermal flux (8) directed towards the container and of controlling the rate of cooling thereof by modifying the ambient conditions of the said container in order to cook or to keep at a precise temperature, through the inertia of transmission, the foodstuffs contained in the container (1).

Abstract: A method and device for compressing a gas-phase medium, particularly hydrogen or natural gas, wherein the medium may have a water content up to total saturation with water and wherein the medium is compressed in a single or multiple stages in at least one liquid-filled chamber. The liquid(s) that is/are used are an ionic liquid that is not susceptible to attack by the water contained in the medium to be compressed and/or a liquid with low vapor pressure that is not susceptible to attack by the water contained in the medium to be compressed, and the compressed medium undergoes a water separation stage.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for treating organic waste, like the waste that is eliminated in kitchens, foresee containing the waste (15) to be treated, grinding the waste, compacting the ground waste and exerting a squeezing action to remove residual liquids. A screw device (17) is foreseen which rotates inside a casing (18) around a longitudinal axis to convey and compact the ground waste against a closure (19) which moves during compacting. A solution for cleaning the apparatus is also foreseen to remove remaining any waste, when the apparatus needs to stay empty for longer periods of inactivity.

Abstract: An electric servo press machine is configured to convert a rotation of an electric servomotor into a reciprocating linear motion of a slide to perform press working on a workpiece. The machine includes a clutch mechanism interposed in a power transmission path between the servomotor and the slide, and a brake mechanism for applying a brake onto the slide under a disconnected state in which the servomotor and the power transmission path are decoupled from each other by the clutch mechanism. The machine brings the clutch mechanism into the disconnected state and applies the brake onto the slide upon an immediate stop request, and recovers from immediate stop under a state in which a phase shift between the servomotor and the power transmission path ranging from the clutch mechanism in the disconnected state to the slide is eliminated under a connected state of the clutch mechanism.

Abstract: A self-contained compactor apparatus which includes a charge chamber and a compacting chamber for compacting and storing waste contained within the chamber. The charge chamber and the compacting chamber are integrally formed as a compacting/storage container. The compacting/storage container has a top wall, a bottom wall, a sidewall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, and a protective coating provided on at least a portion of an interior surface of the bottom wall and on at least a portion of an interior surface of the sidewall.

Abstract: Knotter operation on a crop baler or the like is controlled electronically by a programmable electronic control unit. Rotary and/or linear electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic drive motors are utilized to drive the knotting components and are controlled by the electronic control unit.

Abstract: Provided is a printer for printing stamps on boards and a method of printing stamps on boards. The printer is capable of printing multiple types of stamps simultaneously on boards.

Abstract: A liquid supply assembly for use with a printing system of a type in which a liquid is deposited from the liquid supply assembly in a receiving region on a plate and any excess of the liquid in the receiving region is scraped from the plate by the liquid supply assembly. To this end, the liquid supply assembly employs a reusable cup, a disposable cup insert and a scraping element. As assembled, the reusable cup includes a reusable liquid reservoir, the disposable cup insert includes a temporary liquid reservoir holding the liquid within the reusable liquid reservoir, and the scraping element includes a conduit facilitating a flow of the liquid held by the temporary liquid reservoir through the conduit to the plate.

Abstract: A print system includes a supporting base, and a ribbon shaft rotatably installed inside the supporting base for carrying a ribbon. The print system further includes a chip card connected to the ribbon shaft for storing information of the ribbon, and a card reader installed on a side of the supporting base for reading the information stored in the chip card as the ribbon shaft is installed inside the supporting base.

Abstract: A ride system with crossing ride paths. A first assembly is provided that includes a first set of vehicles movable along a first ride path, and the first vehicle set is vertically supported above the track at a first height. A second assembly is provided with a second set of vehicles movable along a second ride path that differs from the first ride path and crosses over the first ride path when viewed in plan view. The second vehicle set is vertically supported below the upper vehicle track at a second height, which may be the same as the first height such that passengers perceive a collision risk at path intersections. The upper track is at a higher elevation than the lower track such that track crossovers occur without interference. A synchronization mechanism synchronizes movement of the upper and lower sets of vehicles to avoid collisions at crossover points.

Abstract: A rail conveyor system combining the low friction attributes of railway transportation with the continuous bulk handling advantages of belt conveyors, uses a multiplicity of spaced carriages (4) running on steel wheels (5) on rail tracks (2, 3) to support a continuous carry belt (7). The system is driven by various means including a rope (9) extending between the carriages. Various other drive means including drive belt technology are also described along with loading and unloading stations and distributed drive stations.

Abstract: A method for tensioning a cable uses a tensioning installation comprising a pulley over which the cable passes, a support trolley for the mobile pulley, on a guide rail and one or several linear actuators to move the trolley.

Abstract: A hoist trolley assembly includes first and second hoist trolleys, electric motors to drive the trolleys and a control system. The control system receives a preliminary speed reference for the trolleys and forms a final speed reference for the first hoist trolley by using initial data including the preliminary speed reference. The control system is adapted to use a hoist trolley coefficient Krb that is calculated by k rb = T A_nom T B_nom · v B_nom v A_nom · m TB + m LB m TA + m LA , wherein TA—nom=the rated torque of the electric motor of the first hoist trolley, TB—nom=the rated torque of the electric motor of the second hoist trolley, vA—nom=nominal speed of the first hoist trolley, vB—nom=nominal speed of the second hoist trolley, mTA=dead weight of the first hoist trolley, mTB=dead weight of the second hoist trolley mLA=load of the first hoist trolley, and mLB=load of the second hoist trolley.

Abstract: A ballast load device for increasing a tractive effort of a railcar mover having a coupler includes a side member and a bottom attached to the side member. The bottom is adapted to support a weight. A primary coupler is attached to the side member and is adapted to removably connect to the coupler of the railcar mover such that the railcar coupler may lift the ballast load device.

Abstract: A travel device includes a bogie frame (11) configured to support an axle (5) to which a wheel (3) is attached, a suspension frame (15) disposed close to a center of a vehicle body (1) with respect to the bogie frame (11) and having a support section (16) extending downward from the vehicle body (1), and an upper link (14a) and a lower link (14b) configured to connect the support section (16) and the bogie frame (11) to relatively move the bogie frame (11) with respect to the support section (16) in a vertical direction. In the lower link (14b), a position (11b) at which the lower link (14b) and the bogie frame (11) are connected by pin coupling is disposed lower than a position (15b) at which the lower link (14b) and the support section (16) are connected by pin coupling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cold transfer printing paste, a printing colorant and preparation methods thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to: a cold transfer printing past, which contains polysaccharide, sodium L-pyrrolidonecarboxylate, an etherified starch and water; a printing colorant, which contains the paste of the present invention, an active dye, a defoamer, a flatting agent, a pH stabilizing agent and water; and preparation methods of the paste and the printing colorant. The cold transfer printing paste of the present invention and a printing colorant containing the paste are applicable in a cold transfer printing process, and have stable physical properties, thereby preventing decrease of the viscosity in use.

Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and compositions for formation of silica-based hydrogels including titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a dispersion. Such hydrogels may be useful, for example, as a substitute or extender for titanium dioxide used in coatings.

Abstract: This invention relates to wood preservatives containing copper complexes and calcium ions, zinc ions or calcium and zinc ions for protection of wood, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignocellulose, cellulosic materials and articles derived from cellulosic materials from decay caused by fungi. The calcium ions, zinc ions, or calcium and zinc ions improve the penetration of copper preservative agent into the interior of a treated material or article.

Abstract: A system of N?3 interference pigments, which is distinguished in that it exhibits a maximum color gamut through specification of the optimum pigment hue angle hu?v?i (i=1 to N) in the CIELUV system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic binder system comprising a) calcium silicate cement, b) calcium aluminate cement, c) at least one trifunctional polyalkylene glycol and d) optionally calcium sulphate. Additionally disclosed is the use of at least one polyalkylene glycol as an accelerator for an inorganic binder system comprising a) calcium silicate cement, b) calcium aluminate cement and d) optionally calcium sulphate.

Abstract: A heavy oil ash self-compacting concrete can include aggregate, heavy oil ash fines, water, and cement. The heavy oil ash can include more than 90% carbon, by weight. In an embodiment, the heavy oil ash self-compacting concrete can flow under its own weight and yet maintain a stable mixture consistency.

Abstract: An aqueous slurry of amorphous silica, the amorphous silica having a particle size less than 1 ?m. The slurry contains sepiolite as a stabiliser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel iron-doped sulphoaluminate-belite clinker, a process for preparing this clinker, and also the use of the clinker for the preparation of hydraulic binder and, consequently, of grout, concrete or mortar.

Abstract: An iron net pallet comprising a metal base frame and a metal net plane assembled together, two ends of the base frame are downwardly folded to respectively form a lateral rack having preset height, then further laterally folded to respectively form a transversal rack, so the base frame can be stably placed; when necessary, a supporter can be additionally installed at the center of the base frame for further enhancing the placement stability and the loading capacity; the net plane is configured by longitudinal and transversal net rods being assembled and the bottom thereof is combined with and supported by the base frame, an excellent structural strength is provided, and the weight and stress of stacking commodities can be effectively dispersed, thereby greatly increasing the stability of stacking commodities

Abstract: A drilling pad comprising a composite pad construction formed of layers of sheet metal, sheet rock, expanded metal and polymer emulsion and a spine formed of metal plate connected to said layers and fastening plates for joining pads to create a larger pad.

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with one or more adjacent tables to reduce a height of the table in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top constructed from molded plastic and the table top may include a receiving portion sized and configured to receive an engaging portion of a frame of an adjacent table in the nested configuration. The table may also include a metal frame connected to the table top and the frame may include an engaging portion sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent table in the nested configuration. If desired, an outer surface of the engaging portion may be visible and exposed in the recess in the lip.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a tabletop made of U-PVC material with solid structure, a reinforcing unit and two leg frames. The reinforcing unit is provided at the bottom side of the tabletop for evenly distributing and supporting a downward loading force on the tabletop. The reinforcing unit further includes two longitudinal reinforcing members for increasing the rigidity of the tabletop. The two leg frames are foldably supported at the bottom side of the tabletop to fold between an unfolded position and a folded position.

Abstract: A gasifier comprises an internal chamber, a slag collection region, a slag passageway, a slag breaker, and an actuator. The internal chamber comprises a main combustion region that is configured and adapted to gasify fuel. The slag collection region is located beneath the main combustion region. The slag passageway operatively connects the main combustion region to the slag collection region. The slag breaker comprises a face that is movable relative to the internal chamber. The face is configured and adapted to move within the slag passageway in a manner such that the face contacts and mechanically breaks solidified slag into chunks of solidified slag that then fall into the slag collection region. The actuator is connected to the slag breaker and is configured and adapted to move the face of the slag breaker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-cooled sliding combustion grate, comprising a combination of movable grate plates (6) and stationary grate plates (5). Said grate plates (5, 6) lie on top of each other in a step-like manner, and the movable grate plates (6) can be moved. The length of the grate plates (5, 6) passing over the grate track width is more than 6 meters. The movable grate plates (6) are driven by one parallel drive each, which comprises two separate drive units, which can each move a respective end area of a movable grate plate (6) back and forth, wherein the two drive units can be synchronized. In order to separate the primary air transversely over the grate track over a plurality of areas, at least one partition can extend along the grate track under the grate. Each of said partitions is moved along with the lower faces of the grate plates (5, 6) at the upper edge of said partitions so that said partitions are fully connected everywhere to the lower faces of the grate plates.

Abstract: A coulter assembly for an agricultural implement. The coulter assembly includes a support structure and a disc blade rotatably mounted to the support structure. The coulter assembly also includes a spring assembly coupled to the support structure and configured to urge the disc blade into soil. The spring assembly includes a variable rate spring.

Abstract: A double shoot coulter assembly for an agricultural implement includes a packer wheel. The packer wheel is disposed behind a soil engaging blade. The packer wheel is configured to press soil displaced by the soil engaging blade into trenches formed by the soil engaging blade and a disc blade. A centerline of the packer wheel extends adjacent to a soil displacing side of the soil engaging blade.

Abstract: A precision seeder for sowing seeds to obtain a predetermined number of plants per unit of length includes a seed discharging tube adapted to feed the seed by an excess air pressure from a seed distributing device to a seed outlet, a seed furrow opener including two sowing discs arranged at an angle relative to each other, and a resilient press surface for pressing the seed into the soil. The press surface is configured such that a direction of flow of the seeds at the seed outlet intersects or is substantially tangent to at least a portion of the press surface. The seed outlet is located between the sowing discs and, as seen in the transverse direction, inside or immediately adjacent to the periphery of at least one of the sowing discs.

Abstract: A sewing machine accessory includes a plate for attaching to a sewing machine workbed and to be located below a needle, the plate includes an opening and a guiding track, and a positioning device includes a sliding member slidably engaged with the guiding track of the accessory plate, and a pointed member extended from the sliding member for engaging with a cloth material to be stitched and for forming of an arced stitch on the cloth material, and the pointed member is movable close to the needle for stitching or forming a circular or arced stitch that includes a relatively decreased or smaller outer diameter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conversion assembly for use in conjunction with a personal watercraft (PWC) which increases the buoyancy and stability of a PWC while protecting the motorist from the elements, wherein, the conversion assembly includes a collar assembly having a frame member and a buoyant foam reinforcement member operably coupled to an inflatable tube assembly for creating a personal water cruiser out of an existing PWC.

Abstract: A cargo hold structure for an oil tanker is provided, in which a plurality of vertical webs that is mounted on longitudinal bulkheads of the cargo hold in a height direction of a hull is made wide and horizontal girders which connect the vertical webs to each other and support them, thereby controlling the sloshing load of the cargo hold and improving the structural strength of the cargo hold without having to mount crossties. The cargo hold structure includes a longitudinal bulkhead (20) arranged in a lengthwise direction of a hull to divide an internal space, a plurality of vertical webs (22) coupled onto the longitudinal bulkhead (20) in a height direction of the hull, the vertical web (22) having a width of 0.15 to 0.20 times the total height (H) of the cargo hold, and a horizontal girder (24) arranged between the vertical webs (22) in the lengthwise direction of the hull, the level of the horizontal girder (24) being within 30% to 60% of the total height (H) of the cargo hold from the bottom thereof.

Abstract: A bird control device includes a base with a control unit, a power supply unit, a sound generating device, an emitting unit, and a flashing light unit and Light Emitting Diodes connected thereto. The control unit controls the operation of the sound generating device, the emitting unit, and the flashing light unit and Light Emitting Diodes the base. The power supply unit supplies electric power to the bird control device. The sound generating device generates different types of sounds and the flashing light unit and Light Emitting Diodes control unit generates flashing light to keep birds away from the sites where the bird control device is located.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an indicator device that can be used on an instrument panel comprising two electric motors, two concentric shafts, a visual information member moved in translation by one of the shafts in a transverse direction relative to the axis of rotation of the shaft, and a guide member that is rotatably linked to the other shaft, rotates the visual information member with itself, and guides the visual information member in translation in the transverse direction. According to the disclosure, the two shafts are concentric, the visual information member is self-supporting, and the visual information member is longer than the guide member in the transverse direction.