Abstract: A gear box assembly for a twin rotor combine is provided. The gear box assembly includes a two speed gear box having a casing, an input shaft, an output shaft, and a two speed gear assembly housed within the casing and operatively connected between the input shaft and the output shaft. The gear box assembly also includes a splitter gear box operatively connected to the output shaft. The splitter gear box includes a housing, and a splitter gear assembly housed within the housing and configured to split a torque provided by the output shaft between a first output shaft and a second output shaft extending from the housing in a direction opposite a direction the output shaft extends from the two speed gear box. The two speed gear box is pivotable relative to the splitter gear box housing.

Abstract: Provided are methods method of recovering metal from an aqueous solution, the method comprising contacting an aqueous solution containing at least two metals selected from molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, zinc and iron with an organic solvent and an oxime-containing reagent composition at a predetermined pH, the predetermined pH selected to provide a high first metal extraction and a low second metal extraction; and separating the first metal from the solution.

Abstract: A heap of a material to be leached to recover a valuable metal from the material and a method of constructing the heap are disclosed. The heap comprises sides and a top and a system to control air flow into the heap. The air flow control system comprises a combination of an air impermeable barrier and an aeration system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of leaching copper from a copper sulfide ore, wherein operating costs and environmental impacts can be effectively reduced. The present invention is a method of leaching copper from a copper sulfide ore by a process of leaching a layer of stacked ores, wherein the leaching solution containing Fe (III) ion and other leaching solution containing iodide ion are fed through routes independent of each other to a layer of stacked ores containing a copper sulfide ore.

Abstract: The present invention aims at improving a recovery rate of a positive-pole active substance and preventing a recovery loss of valuable metals when a positive-pole active substance is separated from a lithium ion battery. In the present invention, a material resulting from battery dismantling obtained by dismantling a lithium ion battery is stirred using a surfactant solution, whereby a positive-pole active substance is separated from a positive-electrode substrate. Also, it is preferable that an alkaline solution is added to a positive-electrode material of a material resulting from battery dismantling, thereby dissolving a positive-electrode substrate to which a positive-pole active substance adheres to obtain a slurry containing the positive-pole active substance, and a surfactant solution is added to the slurry to disperse the positive-pole active substance in the slurry, whereby the positive-pole active substance is separated from the alkaline solution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nail-in anchor pin setting device that is used in conjunction with a hammer to set an anchor into a surface prior to driving the setting nail thereinto to expand the anchor. The device comprises an elongated, largely cylindrical device having an impact end and a driving end. The impact end receives driving loads from a hammer, while the driving end comprises an internal bore to accept the anchor pin therethrough. The driving end is placed against the collar of the anchor while the anchor pin is accepted through the device bore. The hammer end is driven against the collar to force the anchor into a wall surface substrate, whereafter the tool can be removed from the anchor to reveal the set anchor and exposed nail pin to be driven into the anchor for expansion and securement thereof.

Abstract: A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprises an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure. The holding structure further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the holding structure in the first direction about the axis.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench applicable to multi-size workpieces comprises: a wrench with a handle and a head wherein the head has a hollow handle hole in which there are two neighboring surfaces along its inner edge, a first support surface and a second support surface, and an accommodating space embedded into the handle; a support portion with a ratchet part and a resilient member wherein the ratchet part allows one end to be pivoted in the accommodating space and is provided with an arc-convex portion, which is within the hollow handle hole for a first working space developed inside, and the resilient member always exerts a resilient resistance on the ratchet part. As such, the ratchet wrench depends on a simple mechanism and is applicable to continuous screw operation of various screw fastening elements for excellent convenience and swiftness.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes a handle including a notch defined therein. A driving head is pivotally fixed to the handle for engaging an object that is driven by the adjustable wrench. The driving head and the handle include first and second springs engaged therebetween. The first and second springs each include a first end abutting against the handle and a second end abutted against the driving head, respectively. The notch receives the first and second springs. Coils of the second spring are disposed within a space delimited by coils of the first spring. One of the first and second springs is coiled clockwise from the first end to the second end thereof, and the other of the first and second springs coiled counterclockwise from the first end to the second end thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing a plastic part by using a lathe system and comprises the following steps: rotating the plastic part mashing of a tools cutting edge with the plastic part, generating a gaseous and a liquid flow, whereby the chip, which is lifted of the plastic part, is first surrounded by the gas flow and subsequently by the liquid flow Moreover the invention relates to a lathe system to carry out the said method which comprises a rotatable workpiece receptacle, a tool fitted with a tool cutting edge, and a chip removal device. The chip removal device is fitted with a gas flow generator, having a gas nozzle which points towards the tool and with a liquid flow generator having a liquid channel configured below the tools cutting edge.

Abstract: An ultrasonic trimming method is composed of steps, driving a cutter blade having a flat plate shape and supported by an arm at an end of an articulated robot via an ultrasonic oscillator, the cutter blade being driven by the arm while the cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated; cutting a workpiece secured by a workpiece securing portion; and during, operation for cutting, moving the cutter blade held attached to the articulated robot to the position at where the cutting edge is brought into contact with the grindstone, maintaining the cutter blades attitude such that a plane containing the cutting edge thereof contacts the grindstone, and grinding the cutter blade by pressing the cutter blade against a grinding member by the arm while the cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated, the grinding member being disposed within a movable range of the cutter blade driven by the articulated robot.

Abstract: An optical fiber cutter/coating material remover apparatus includes an optical fiber cutter unit and a coating material remover unit, the apparatus being configured such that the end portion of the multi-core optical fiber is cut while the optical fiber cutter unit is apart from the coating material remover unit, the cut end portion of the multi-core optical fiber is inserted into the coating material remover unit by sliding the optical fiber cutter unit or the coating material remover unit so that the optical fiber cutter unit and the coating material remover unit are in contact with each other, and then the coating material is removed by sliding the optical fiber cutter unit or the coating material remover unit so that the optical fiber cutter unit is apart from the coating material remover unit.

Abstract: A method of creating perforations in wrapping film uses an apparatus that contains a plurality of needle points (or other piercing features) formed along a free-wheeling support bar. The bar is positioned to contact the film while it is being unrolled and is in a ‘tensioned’ state (in some embodiments, immediately prior to contacting the element to be wrapped). In performing the method, the free-wheeling perforation apparatus contacts a mechanized film roller such that the exposed needle points rotate against the mechanized roller and make the perforations in the film as it travels over the film roller. As long as the film roller is formed of a pliable material, the needles will pierce the film and create the desired perforations. The size and placement of needles can be adjusted to provide the required pattern of perforations, as well as dictate the size of the actual perforations.

Abstract: This invention pertains to machinery and methods for cutting a workpiece utilizing a cutting tool into at least two parts having prescribed shapes from a metal plate comprising the steps of: identifying each of the parts by one or more contour lines; cutting a workpiece along one of the identifying contour lines into one of the parts; creating at least one path diversion, wherein the diversion has an associated bounded region or opportunity; cutting the workpiece along a contour line associated with the opportunity; resuming the cutting of the part along the identifying contour line with minimal damage to the part being cut; finishing the cutting of the part and then moving the cutting tool to the opportunity and thence to an associated adjacent identifying contour line and then repeating the process until all parts have been manufactured.

Abstract: Provided is a medicine cutting device capable of cutting an accommodated medicine into halves and discharging the cut medicines. A medicine cutting device for cutting and discharging medicines while moving one pill at a time includes: a first member disposed in parallel to a direction in which a medicine is supplied; and a second member facing the first member, wherein the medicine is disposed between the first member and the second member. The medicine is cut while the second member reciprocates with respect to the fixed first member, or the first member reciprocates with respect to the fixed second member, or the first member and the second member simultaneously reciprocate in a mutually proximal or distal direction.

Abstract: A rotary cutter device includes a rotary blade, a fixed blade, a control portion, and a blade member. The rotary blade is configured to be rotatable around a central axis and has a first cutting edge. The fixed blade is provided on an outer side of a trajectory and has a second cutting edge. The control portion is configured to cause the rotary blade to rotate toward the fixed blade around the central axis. The blade member is provided opposite the trajectory in a different position from the fixed blade. The blade member is a plate-shaped member that has a width that extends parallel to the central axis and has a slide portion that is configured to slide in relation to the first cutting edge of the rotating rotary blade.

Abstract: A cutting jig for cutting a plate material positioned on a supporting surface, includes a jig body, a rolling blade rotatably supported with the jig body to roll on and cut the plate material, and paired holding parts rotatably supported with the jig body at respective sides of the rolling blade in a direction along a rotation axis of the rolling blade to roll on and hold adjoining portions of a cut portion of the plate material, each adjoining portion on which a stress acts due to the rolling blade cutting the plate material at the cut portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing cut glass fibres, whereby the apparatus comprises at least one first cot wheel and at least one second cot wheel, a first cutter head and a second cutter head, whereby the apparatus is configured such that the apparatus is operable in at least one first operation mode in which at least one of the cot wheels and at least one of the cutter heads are capable to cut inline glass fibres from a yarn, preferably from an endless yarn.

Abstract: A device for simultaneous three-sided trimming of products in a plurality of cutting stations includes a common upper knife carrier operable in a vertical motion, blades to be attached to the upper knife carrier for at least front edge trimming and top and bottom trimming of the products and a first drive for driving the upper knife carrier. A conveyor system has top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts for conveying the products through the cutting stations of the device and a second drive driving the conveyor system. The first and second drives are self-contained, mutually independent drives connected to one another by control units. The top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts of the conveyor system are each driven by self-contained, mutually independent, position-controlled drives.

Abstract: A cutting plotter includes a housing, a conveying mechanism, a guide shall, a cutting head, a cutter moving mechanism, and a slidable contact. The conveying mechanism is configured to convey a sheet-like cutting object to a first direction. The guide shaft extends in a second direction and is connected to the housing. The second direction crosses to the first direction. The cutting head is slidably supported by the guide shall, and is to be mounted with a cutter. The cutter moving mechanism is configured to move the cutting head along the guide shaft. The cutter moving mechanism includes a roller shaft extending parallel to the guide shaft. The slidable contact is provided in the cutting head and slidably contacts the roller shaft to maintain a position of the cutting head.

Abstract: A cutting indicator includes an adjusting base pivotally mounted to a saw arm of a circular saw, a lens mounted in the saw arm, and a laser generator mounted on the adjusting base. When a laser beam generated by the laser generator passes through the lens, the laser beam is converted to a laser plane that forms a laser indicating line on the workpiece to be cut by the circular saw. Adjusting the adjusting base causes the plane beam to be quickly switched between a predetermined first plane position and a predetermined second plane position that are aligned substantially parallel to two opposing lateral planes of the circular saw blade. Thus, quick adjustment of the laser indicating line can be easily achieved.

Abstract: An alignment utensil includes two guide rails (100A, 100B), an alignment device (10) aligning the guide rails (100A, 100B), and connectors (110A, 110B, 120) fixing the aligned guide rails (100A, 100B) together. The alignment device (10) includes a body (12) having a lateral surface (31) extending across abutting ends of the guide rails (100A, 100B). Each of two clamping pads (70) mounted on the body (12) is moved to press against a first lateral wall (108A) of one of the guide rails (100A, 100B) to abut a second lateral wall (108B) of each guide rail (100A, 100B) against the first lateral surface (31), aligning the first lateral walls (108A) of the guide rails (100A, 100B) and aligning the second lateral walls (108B) of the guide rails (100A, 100B). A method of aligning the guide rails (100A, 100B) uses the alignment device (10) and the connectors (110A, 110B, 120).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for scarifying fruit by advancing at least one pair of opposed knives contemporaneously into an article of fruit (typically a frozen cranberry or other article of frozen fruit) through at least two locations on the surface of the fruit, such that none of the knives advances so far into the fruit that its tip protrudes out from the fruit. In embodiments which scarify frozen cranberries, each of the knives typically penetrates not more than about 7 mm, or in some cases not more than about 1 mm or 2 mm into the fruit. In some embodiments, each knife has a concave distal surface (for fitting against a convex article of fruit) with a pin protruding distally (e.g., by an amount in the range from about 1 mm to about 7 mm) from the distal surface.

Abstract: A damper action for an upright piano that comprises a springed tab on the damper lever that “ratchets” or gives way or folds away in one direction and does not in the other, to provide retention when the spring tab passes by the longitudinal ridge on the sostenuto rod in one direction and non-retention when the spring tab passes by the longitudinal ridge on the sostenuto rod the other direction. The ratchet aspect of the spring tab uses tension from the damper spring and does not require a separate spring to apply tension to yield the ratchet effect.

Abstract: Lost motion compensation device is a mechanical device that rigidly and pivotally connects the rest rail of an upright piano to the front end of the whippen of an upright piano to cause the two member to rotate in unison as the rest rail is rotated by depressing and releasing the soft pedal on an upright piano.

Abstract: A neck (3) of an electric guitar (1) comprises a first wooden neck member (31), and a second metal neck member (33). The second neck member (33) is disposed in a state in which strings (10) span from the nut (5) of the neck (3) to a bridge (8) of a body (2), and is partially secured in a plurality of locations to the first neck member (31) and the body (2). The strings (10) are in a state of tension between two ends of the second neck member (33), and good sound quality can be maintained because string vibrations are transmitted to the pickup side with good efficiency via the first neck member (31). Since the neck body portion (3A) protruding from the body (2) is reinforced by the second neck member (33), the incidence of warping or other forms of deformation in the neck body portion (3A) can be prevented.

Abstract: A flexible sleeve for placement around at least a portion of a tuning peg of an instrument, the sleeve comprising: a base with four sides connecting to the base which can be secured to the end of a tuning peg; the sleeve being made from flexible material to enable the base and sides to encase at least the end portion of the tuning peg; and the base and slides forming a grip over the tuning peg, wherein the user of the tuning peg has increased contact and manipulation of the tuning peg.

Abstract: A stringed instrument is equipped with an electrical conductor electrically connected to the frets mounted in the fretboard of said stringed instrument. Said stringed instrument is also equipped with a power source, light emitting members in electrical contact with the strings of the instrument (in one embodiment light emitting diodes) and electrical conductors electrically connecting together the components of the invention. By means of pressing down anyone of the strings capable of transmitting electric current against anyone of the frets capable of transmitting electric current connected to the electrical circuit comprised of said electrical components, said circuit closes and the light emitting member(s) associated with the string that is pressed down against the fret is lit. Preferably each string of the stringed instrument has at least one specific light emitting member connected to it.

Abstract: A musical instrument includes a resonating pipe having a first slot defined along a length of a longitudinal axis of the resonating pipe and a sliding rod that slides along a length of the first slot and closes the first slot such that the sliding rod selectively covers and provides an air seal to the first slot, such that a pitch of sound produced varies according to a length of closure of the first slot. A mouthpiece is coupled to the resonating pipe to enable the player to create a resonating column of air in the resonating pipe and control the pitch of the instrument by controlling the coverage of the sliding rod over the first slot.

Abstract: A storage section stores therein a plurality of music content items each including image data of one or more pages. An order is determined of two or more of the music content items stored in the storage section. Page information designating a page to be displayed is acquired, for example, in response to a user's operation. By reference to the storage section, a page arrangement is specified which is indicative of a state in which the image data of the ordered two or more music content items are arranged in a consecutive fashion in accordance with the determined order. A page designated by the acquired page number information is identified in the specified page arrangement. Image data of the acquired page is displayed on a display.

Abstract: A plurality of pads SN to CY2 each of which is assigned a tone color of a different musical instrument, and has a surface which a player strikes are provided. Furthermore, a controller CT having a CPU 18a for identifying a pad included in the pads SN to CY2 and struck by the player is also provided. The controller CT has a tone generator 16 for generating musical tones of a musical instrument assigned to the identified pad. The CPU 18a evaluates the player's performance and scores the performance. More specifically, the CPU 18a awards an amount of points when the first and the second pads which are included in the pads SN to CY2 but are different with each other are struck in a sequence. Furthermore, a display unit 15 for displaying the awarded score is also provided.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein can include a motor unit having a motor with a motor gear to rotate a drive shaft and a drive gear. A manual input shaft can also be configured to transmit rotation to the drive shaft. The motor can have a central axis that forms an angle of less than 90 degrees with a plane substantially defined by an outer surface of a gear box coupled to the motor. A mounting bracket is configured to allow mechanical communication between the motor unit and an internal ring gear. The internal ring gear can be mounted to a vehicle and a turret can be pivotably disposed within the internal ring gear. A motor unit is mounted on the turret and a drive gear is rotatably mounted on the motor unit and in direct engagement with the internal ring gear.

Abstract: One embodiment of a gun configured with the soft recoil system comprises a plurality of recoiling parts that initially moves in the direction of the projectile being fired before moving in a direction opposite to that of a projectile during the firing of the round. The soft recoil system throttles the movement of the recoiling parts such that the energy expended during the firing of the round is spread over a longer time period and a longer distance than would normally occur. The soft recoil system stores at least a portion of the energy transferred to the recoiling parts and the user may selectively release at least a part of that portion of energy to offset the energy imparted to the gun during the firing of the next round.

Abstract: Provided is a method of and valve assembly for dumping excess fluid during retraction of a cylinder actuator. The method includes pumping fluid with a pump from a piston side of the cylinder to a rod side of the cylinder; opening a first check valve with relatively high pressure fluid from a downstream side of the pump to allow flow into the rod side of the cylinder; and opening an extend relief valve via a first spool with fluid from the downstream side of the pump to allow excess fluid at an upstream side of the pump to return to a reservoir at relatively low pressure.

Abstract: An expandable accumulator and reservoir assembly includes a housing defining an interior chamber configured to contain a working fluid therein. An expandable accumulator is positioned at least partially within the housing. The expandable accumulator includes at least one flexible member configured to be at least partially immersed in the working fluid contained within the interior chamber. A rigid support member is positioned in the interior chamber and outside of the expandable accumulator. The rigid support member has at least one aperture to allow passage of the working fluid. An additional flexible member is positioned outside the rigid support member and has perimeter portions sealed to the outside of the rigid support member. The additional flexible member defines a flexible boundary between a primary reservoir inside the additional flexible member and a separate secondary reservoir outside the additional flexible member.

Abstract: A cylinder member of an automatic transmission that includes an outer peripheral introducing portion having a shape that is able to be formed by ironing without forming and trimming of a flange portion which was conventionally required for forming an outer peripheral introducing portion. Therefore, steps required for forming the flange portion are omitted, and the number of steps for manufacturing the cylinder member is reduced. Without using a large-scale press machine such as a progressive press and a transfer press, the cylinder member is manufactured by a smaller-sized press machine, thereby reducing equipment investment required for manufacturing the cylinder member.

Abstract: The fluid cylinder assembly concept includes a valve that automatically diverts fluid between pressure chambers when a plunger nears its end of stroke to inhibit the plunger from overtravel.

Abstract: An output shaft and arms are installed inside a cylinder. Pistons that are formed in an arc shape and rotatably connected to the arms slide and are displaced in the circumferential direction of the cylinder inside the cylinder. Inside the cylinder, a first pressure chamber on the arm side and second pressure chambers on the piston head portion side are provided. Third pressure chambers are provided on both sides of the cylinder. A pressure medium is supplied to one of the first pressure chamber and the second pressure chamber and discharged from the other, and the output shaft pivots in a rotational direction. When the pressure medium is supplied to the second pressure chambers, the pressure medium is also supplied to the third pressure chambers.

Abstract: An absorber that uses a gasified gas containing CO2 and H2S formed by gasifying coal, for example, as an introduced gas, and that makes the CO2 and H2S absorbed from the introduced gas by bringing the introduced gas into contact with an absorbent for absorbing C02 and H2S; an absorbent regenerator-that extracts absorbent that has absorbed CO2 and H2S from the bottom of the absorber and introduces the absorbent from the top of the absorber, and that regenerates the absorbent by releasing the CO2 and H2S; a second supply line that returns the regenerated absorbent from the regenerator to the absorber; and a third supply line that extracts the absorbent (semi-rich solution) that has absorbed a part of the CO2 and H2S from the vicinity of the middle of the absorber, and that introduces the semi-rich solution in the vicinity of the middle of the regenerator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to UV-rearranged PIM-1 polymeric membranes that can be used for advanced hydrogen purification and production. The present invention also relates to a process of preparing UV-rearranged PIM-1 polymeric membranes. The present invention further relates to a method of separating gas mixtures using the UV-rearranged PIM-1 polymeric membranes of the present invention.

Abstract: An adsorbent for carbon dioxide may include a structure that includes composite metal oxide including a first metal (M1) and a second metal (M2) linked through oxygen (0). The first metal (M1) may be selected from an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, and a combination thereof. The second metal (M2) may have a trivalent oxidation number or greater. The composite metal oxide may include mesopores inside or in the surface thereof. The adsorbent may be included in a capture module for carbon dioxide. A method of reducing emissions may include adsorbing carbon dioxide using the adsorbent for carbon dioxide.

Abstract: CO2 is absorbed from a gas mixture by contacting the gas mixture with an absorption medium which comprises at least water as solvent and at least one amine of formula (I) where R1 is an aliphatic radical, having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and at least one amino group, and R2 is hydrogen, a C1-4 alkyl radical or a radical R1.

Abstract: Collection enhanced materials, flue gas additives, and methods of making the enhanced materials and flue gas additives are provided. In one embodiment, a down stream addition system configured to control material passing through a metering device from a vessel to a gaseous exhaust path extending between a unit and an exhaust flue of the unit is provided. In alternative embodiments, methods are provided for introducing at least one of a flue gas additive and a collection enhanced material to a gaseous exhaust stream exiting a unit; exposing and removing at least a portion of at least one a of flue gas additive and a collection enhanced material from a gaseous exhaust stream exiting a unit prior to entering an exhaust flue; and recycling at least a portion of material removed a from a gaseous exhaust stream exiting a unit back to the gaseous exhaust stream without passing through the unit.

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to contactors, modules, components, systems, and/or methods of manufacture, and/or methods of use including degassing liquids. In at least particular possibly preferred embodiments, the contactor or module is integrally potted, has planar, disc shaped end caps, and a cylindrical housing or shell receiving and supporting a membrane structure. In at least particular possibly preferred embodiments, each of the planar disc shaped end caps has a central opening therein adapted to receive a liquid end port or nozzle, another opening therein adapted to receive a gas end port or threaded pipe, and is held in place in the housing or shell by at least one retaining element such as a retaining or locking ring. In at least particular possibly preferred embodiments, the integrally potted membrane structure is potted in place in the housing or shell by an inverted potting process involving the use of a removable plunger or plug to recess the potting.

Abstract: A fast gas is recovered from a feed gas containing a fast gas and at least one slow gas using a gas separation membrane. A controller may control a control valve associated with a partial recycle of a permeate gas from the membrane for combining with the feed gas. A controller may control a control valve associated with the backpressure of a residue gas from the membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a rotary gas separation device, such as a rotary pressure swing adsorption device. The rotary pressure swing device can include, for example, a rotor with a plurality of adsorber elements, a stator with a plurality of conduits, and a rotary valve comprising a seal assembly positioned between the rotor and the stator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a sulfur trap comprising an inlet, a first chamber, a divider, a second chamber, an outlet, and a float assembly. The float assembly may have many different configurations, but generally comprises a float and plug, is configured to float within liquid sulfur, and is operatively coupled to a seal seat in the divider for sealing and unsealing the first chamber from the second chamber. Generally, only liquid sulfur is allowed to pass from the first chamber into the second chamber. However, the sulfur trap may be configured to allow for pressure relief, such that during an overpressure event the plug and seal seat disengage and allow the liquid-gas mixture to flow into the second chamber to prevent damage within the system. In some embodiments a filter and/or the flow of liquid sulfur is directed to collect debris from the liquid sulfur.

Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a gravity separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with a bottom inlet opening, a top outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow liquid to leave the axial cyclones (3), and to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: A phase splitter for separating a multiphase fluid into a relatively light phase and a relatively heavy phase includes a separator tube which comprises a fluid inlet through which the multiphase fluid enters the apparatus, a heavy phase outlet through which the heavy phase exits the apparatus and an inner diameter surface which defines a flow bore that extends between the fluid inlet and the heavy phase outlet. A swirl element positioned in the flow bore downstream of the fluid inlet causes the multiphase fluid to rotate and separate the heavy phase from the light phase. The light phase forms an elongated core which extends axially through the flow bore radially inwardly of the heavy phase from proximate the swirl element toward the heavy phase outlet. A core stabilizer is positioned in the flow bore between the swirl element and the heavy phase outlet and engages the distal end of the light phase core to thereby inhibit the light phase from exiting the apparatus through the heavy phase outlet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas purification system is provided. The system includes a first section having a first solvent path and a first gas path. The first gas path is configured to flow a stripping gas to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from the first solvent path in a first vessel to produce a first gas mixture. The system also includes a second section having a second solvent path. The second solvent path is configured to flow a second solvent mixture to remove H2S from the first gas mixture and CO2 from the second solvent mixture within a second vessel. The second solvent mixture has a solvent saturated in CO2 at a first pressure, the second vessel is operated at a second pressure, and the first and second pressures are within approximately 20% of one another.