Abstract: An oil deterioration suppressing apparatus. The apparatus includes a filtering portion including a filter element for filtering oil; and a deterioration suppressing portion including powdery deterioration retarder which suppresses deterioration of oil. The deterioration suppressing portion includes a flow passage wall which holds the deterioration retarder and forms an oil flow passage, and the deterioration retarder includes mesoporous inorganic material.

Abstract: The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit. The controller unit includes a door having an interior face, a housing with a panel, where the housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive the interior face of the door, and a manifold receiver fixedly attached to the panel. The manifold includes diaphragms adapted to minimize the dead space between the dialysis machine pins and improve responsivity. The base unit has a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid, a scale integrated with the planar surface and a heater in thermal communication with the container. Embodiments of the disclosed portable dialysis system have improved structural and functional features, including improved modularity, ease of use, and safety features.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a filtration unit intended to allow the removal of leukocytes from a fluid such as blood or a blood component, the unit containing a porous element including a medium for the removal of leukocytes by adsorption and filtration of the leukocytes. The disclosure also relates to a bag-based system including such a unit, said system being in particular arranged for the sterile and closed-circuit filtration of the fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device comprising at least one filter housing (1) in which at least one filter element (21) is arranged. Inside the filter housing (1), the filter element separates a clean side (9) from an untreated side (13). The device is characterised in that, on the clean side (9) of the respective filter housing (1) at least one storage unit (3) having at least one movable separating element (47) is connected, which divides the storage unit (3) into two working chambers (49) or pressure chambers (43).

Abstract: A filter element (32) and a filter device (10). The filter element (32) can be arranged in a filter housing (16) of the filter device. The filter element (32) has an annular closed filter medium (34) connected with at least at one end face with an end member (36, 38). An annular anti-drain membrane (44) opens and closes at least one fluid opening (26) of the filter housing (16) amd is arranged on the side of the at least one end member (38) that is facing away from the filter element (34). The surface of the contact section (60) of the anti-drain membrane (44) has at least one relief-like adhesion disturbance area (64) for disturbing an adhesion of the anti-drain membrane (44) to the contact section (60).

Abstract: A gravity-fed, axial flow filtration system for treating water is disclosed.

Abstract: A component (5) for filters (10) comprising a plate (50) provided with at least a through-opening (54) in a thickness thereof and a perimeter edge to which a seal (51) is fixed, which seal (51) is destined to be interposed between a beaker-shaped body (21) and a cover (22) of a casing (20) of a filter (10), and a flat filter wall (55) fixed to the plate (50) in such a way as to intercept the at least a through-opening (54) and a hollow shank (53) suitable for accommodating the end of a pipe (56) for removal of the water accumulated on the bottom of the beaker body (21).

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a reverse osmosis membrane, the method including: forming a first coating layer by coating an aqueous amine solution on a surface of a microporous support to have a thickness of 20 ?m to 30 ?m; removing an excess of the aqueous amine solution from the microporous support; and forming a second coating layer by coating an aliphatic hydrocarbon-based organic solution including acyl halide on the first coating layer to have a thickness of 10 ?m to 30 ?m.

Abstract: A fast settling concentration tank for sewage in gangue includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder connected in the outer cylinder by a first bracket. The upper end of the inner cylinder is a sewage inlet. A baffle plate is provided in the middle of the inner cylinder by a second bracket. A feeding gap is formed between the edge of the baffle plate and the inner wall of the inner cylinder. At least one annular return plate is fixed on the outer wall of the inner cylinder. An overflow gap is formed between the outer edge of the return plate and the inner wall of the outer cylinder. A residue outlet is formed at the lower portion of the outer cylinder. An overflow tank is formed at the upper end of the outer cylinder. The overflow outlet of the overflow tank is separated from the sewage inlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for the coalescence-separation of a mixture comprising two fluid phases mutually immiscible other and with a different specific density, characterized in that it comprises a tubular body (2) closed at opposite ends, of which, considering the apparatus in the configuration of use, one is higher than the other, at least one inlet mouth (5) of the mixture to be separated which is defined on the side surface of the tubular body (2), at least one outlet mouth (6) of the fluid phase with a lower specific density separated from the mixture which is defined close to the end of the tubular body at an upper height, at least one outlet mouth (7) of the fluid phase with a greater specific density separated from the mixture which is defined close to the end of the tubular body at a lower height and at least a set of coalescence plates (8) which is housed inside said tubular body (2), wherein each of the coalescence plates (8) has a flow plate (9) of the mixture which is ti

Abstract: This invention corresponds to a bacteria or preferably a yeast, which in its natural state presents a reduced tolerance to heavy metals, but when genetically transformed following this invention, with a vegetal-origin gene, presents high tolerance to heavy metals. Specifically, the cell in the invention is transformed with a vector that allows the expression of the AtHMA-1 gene of Arabidopsis thaliana, which codifies for a ATPase that may function as a heavy metal pump with great affinity in the intracellular space of the yeast, which confers this transformed cell a high capacity to remove heavy metals from aqueous solutions with high efficiency, so that this cell represents an improved alternative of great usefulness for biodepuration (bioremediation) of contaminated waters coming from industrial processes, and for the recovery of heavy metals intended for reutilization.

Abstract: A process in which a waste stream containing microbes and organic constituents is passed through a process environment comprising a solid media, microbes, and higher animals, such that some of the microbes and/or organic constituents within the waste stream are removed from the waste stream and some of the removed microbes are destroyed or consumed by the higher animals. The process environment may include an irrigated environment, a submerged environment, or a combined environment.

Abstract: In an ultrapure water producing method, a pre-treatment system treats raw water supplied from a raw water storage tank. A heat exchanger adjusts the treated water to a predetermined temperature before the water is supplied to a first bio-treatment means which is further connected to a second bio-treatment means. The second bio-treatment means is connected to a microbial body separation apparatus and, after treatments are performed in those apparatuses, the result is supplied as treated water to a primary pure water apparatus. Before the second bio-treatment means, a second supply mechanism is provided for adding a nitride source as a nutrient source and oxidizing agent (bactericidal agent). According to the ultrapure water producing method, urea in raw water can be removed to a high degree.

Abstract: The invention includes a process for recovering ionic liquids used in the treatment of biomass for production of biofuels and other biomass-based products. Ionic liquid recovery and purification minimizes waste production and enhances process profitability.

Abstract: Method for filtering a suspension consisting of a fluid and cell or solid particles, wherein the suspension is guided at least through a curved capillary tube of a filter and passes at least partially through a porous filter wall of the curved capillary tube in order to separate the fluid from the cell or solid particles, wherein the curvature of the capillary tube has a predetermined radius of curvature which is suitable for specifically preventing an accumulation of cell or solid particles of the suspension on an inner curvature edge of the capillary tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating and recovering a purified alkali metal salt from an aqueous alkali metal salt solution, the method including a treatment step of removing a purification-inhibiting substance from an aqueous alkali metal salt solution with a separation membrane having a glucose removal ratio and an isopropyl alcohol removal ratio simultaneously satisfying the following expressions (I) and (II) when each of a 1000 ppm aqueous glucose solution having a temperature of 25° C. and pH of 6.5 and a 1000 ppm aqueous isopropyl alcohol solution having a temperature of 25° C. and pH of 6.5 is permeated through the separation membrane at an operating pressure of 0.75 MPa: Glucose removal ratio?90% . . . (I), Glucose removal ratio—Isopropyl alcohol removal ratio?30% . . . (II).

Abstract: A water desalination mechanism, including: a running pipe, for fresh water; a venturi arrangement, having a first venturi nozzle, a second venturi nozzle and a branch between; the first and second nozzles; a container divided by a reverse osmosis membrane into a first side and a second side and having: a first side inlet, for contaminated water; a first side outlet, for remaining salts and/or minerals; and a second side outlet, for desalinated water.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for removing nitrogen species from fresh water or high salinity water recirculated aquaculture systems. The processes are based on physico-chemical treatments which are performed at ambient temperatures and at low p H values thus keeping the total ammonia nitrogen concentrations below a value which is considered detrimental for the growth or survival rate of cultured fish/shrimp.

Abstract: The present invention is a wastewater treatment method using dried BOF slag and hydrogen peroxide, wherein hydrogen peroxide is oxidized to generate hydroxyl radicals that reacts with soluble metal contaminants in the sludge such that these contaminants can be adsorb on the catalyst particles and/or eliminated from the wastewater stream by separation techniques. The process can use catalytic oxidation for soluble metals removal. In addition, catalytic oxidation can produce a filtered water saturated with Oxygen and higher in pH resulting in enhanced precipitation of soluble metals when softening agents, such as Sodium Carbonate, are added in a subsequent processing step. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method using ferrous sulfate for removing soluble metals in wastewater, followed by Catalytic Oxidation to remove soluble Fe without addition of metal salts, and removing sulfates by adding Barium Carbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-insoluble polymeric iron chelating agent having a polymer backbone and an aromatic ring attached to the polymer backbone through an —NH—CH2— bond, wherein the aromatic ring has one or two first functional groups in the form of hydroxyl group and one or two second functional groups located at the ortho position with respect to the first functional group; and wherein the second functional group is —OH, —COOH, or a group represented by formula (I) wherein A represents —CH3, —CH2—CH3, —CH2—C6H5, —CH2—C5H4N or —CH2—COOH and B represents —CH2—COOH. The water-insoluble polymeric iron chelating agent of the present invention offers the advantages of being capable of selectively chelating iron ions, particularly biologically unstable iron, and being insoluble in water, and moreover not being incorporated in metabolic processes in vivo.

Abstract: A method includes combining an aqueous solution of sodium fumarate with an aqueous solution of iron chloride to form a mixture, and obtaining an iron coordination polymer as an amorphous compound formed as a precipitate from the mixture. The iron coordination polymer may be used to bind contaminants, such as arsenate and phosphate from water.

Abstract: An oil/water emulsion is mixed with functional solid particles to agglomerate oil droplets and/or water droplets having functional solid particles and the functional solid particles are hydrophobicized for the agglomeration of oil droplets or are hydrophilicized for the agglomeration of water droplets. This enables oil and water to be separated from an oil/water emulsion under gravitational forces.

Abstract: A method for removing immiscible fluid from contaminated water includes at least one chamber; an injection line in fluid communication with an inlet of the one chamber; bubble generation means in fluid communication with the injection line for injecting gas bubbles into the injection line and allowing mixing in the injection line of the gas bubbles and the contaminated water to form an inlet fluid; an inlet weir within the chamber adjacent the inlet; an immiscible fluid weir within the chamber; a trough for collecting the immiscible fluid and allowing the immiscible fluid to flow out of the at least one chamber through an immiscible fluid outlet; and a cleaned water outlet generally at the bottom of the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for separating phases of a liquid mixture or dispersion from each other. The system includes a settler system, which includes a coalescing-enhancing plate comprising a front face and rear face and a plurality of openings. The openings are configured to selectively manipulate the flux of portions of the mixture to thereby increase phase separation of the mixture.

Abstract: A system and method for treating water or sewage is provided. The system can include a screening tank, a septic tank, a flocculant and mixing reactor, a primary clarifier, a secondary clarifier, a sludge dewatering tank, a surge tank, one or more filter tanks and a disinfection tank. The method can include the steps of receiving water or sewage to be treated and passing it through a screening tank and septic tank, a flocculant reactor, a primary clarifier, a secondary clarifier, a sludge dewatering tank, a surge tank, one or more filter tanks and a disinfection tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) and to a method for collecting chemical compound(s) in aggregate (S), characterized in that it comprises at least one surface on which is placed at least one geocomposite (2) comprising at least one draining layer (22) on which there are perforated mini-drains (23) each containing at least one chemical compound fixing filament (24), aggregate (S) being placed on said geocomposite (2) in such a way that a fluid (L), which becomes laden with chemical compound(s) as it passes through the aggregate (S), reaches the inside of said perforated mini-drains (23) in which said fixing filaments (24) collect the chemical compound(s).

Abstract: A method for stabilising or raising the pH of bodies of water and/or neutralising bodies of water is illustrated and described. According to the invention a feed material containing an unburnt lime product, the unburnt lime product having a granularity with a fraction <about 10 ?m of ?50%, is used to stabilise or raise the pH and/or neutralise bodies of water. With the aid of the proposed method the pH of bodies of water can be stabilised, raised and/or bodies of water can be neutralised effectively and in an ecologically harmless manner, and at low cost.

Abstract: A strainer assembly has a bowl-like strainer member and a removable container member. The container member can be attached to the base of the strainer member, so that grease or other liquids poured into the strainer assembly will drain into the container member. The grease or other drained liquids can be stored in the container member and allowed to cool prior to disposal or reuse. The strainer member can include an optional handle and spout extension.

Abstract: The collector rests on a ball joint by means of which it is connected to the ground, said ball joint being surrounded by a series of hydraulic arms arranged in two imaginary concentric rings. The aforementioned arms are hinged at the ends thereof to the collector and the corresponding foundation. In addition, the structure is stabilized by at least four towers (12) connected in pairs by a cable (13) that follows a closed path and is rigidly secured to the structure (2) at two diametrically opposed points of attachment (14), in such a way that the collector is pulled in one direction or another by means of multiple pulleys associated with the lower and upper ends of each of the two opposing towers, said cable passing through a braking means (17).

Abstract: A bookcase system is provided. The bookcase system includes at least adjacently arranged two bookcase units. Each of the bookcase units further includes a first RFID reader having an antenna and placed on a first lateral side of the bookcase unit. The bookcase unit further includes a separating structure placed between two of the adjacently arranged bookcase units. The separating structure may further include at least three metal plates forming a three-layer stacked structure, and a lateral side of each of the metal plates is larger than half of a wavelength of an operating frequency of the antenna. And books are placed along a direction parallel to the lateral side.

Abstract: A rack and method for storing tie-down chain ratchet binders on a surface. The rack includes a base that preferably is mounted on a truck wall. A first finger is provided on the base and a first recess is defined therein. The first recess is configured so that the shaft of a chain ratchet binder is receivable therein. The rack further includes a second finger spaced laterally from the first finger and defining a second recess therein that is aligned with the first recess. The shaft of the binder is received in the first and second recesses and is supported by the first and second fingers. A plurality of similarly aligned pairs of first and second fingers with associated first and second recesses is provided on the base, vertically spaced from each other. Thus, rack is able to store a plurality of chain ratchet binders vertically spaced from each other.

Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes an adjustable-length rod having a first end and a second end, a bracket pivotably coupled to one of the first and second ends of the rod about a pivot axis that is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod, a first contact pad on the bracket spaced in a lateral direction from the pivot axis for frictionally engaging a support surface, and a second contact pad on the bracket spaced in an opposite lateral direction from the pivot axis as the first mounting pad for frictionally engaging the support surface.

Abstract: A merchandising fixture that maximizes the density of product merchandise per square foot of store space while displaying excellent durability and minimal weight characteristics is disclosed.

Abstract: A modular shelving and display system includes a plurality of panels connected together by a plurality of fasteners. Each of the panels has a plurality of recesses provided therein, such as one at each of the corners thereof. Each of the fasteners includes a plurality of outwardly extending arms. The arms of the fasteners are inserted within the recesses of the panels to form the modular shelving and display system.

Abstract: A mobile rear counterweight device for crawler crane is provided wherein comprising: a slide rail, mounted at the rear of the crawler crane, and one end of the slide rail is connected with the rear of the main platform while the other end of the slide rail is connected with a mast by a pull rod; and, a hoist driving mechanism and a trolley driven by the mechanism, one end of the said mechanism is connected with the end of the slide rail which is near the rear of the main platform, the other end of the mechanism is connected with the trolley, the said trolley bearing counterweight block is mounted on the slide rail.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers.

Abstract: An indexing cap assembly indexes visual cues or indicia during an open and close cycle so as to help users more easily track container entry as for example with regard to medications so as to ensure proper dosage. The indexing cap assembly basically incorporates six components, including a cover construction, an indexing plate or wheel, a compression coil or spring, a push plate construction, a gear tray or swing plate construction, and an assembly ring. The cover construction and assembly ring are joined together to essentially form or close the cap assembly with the other parts coaxially aligned and operable therebetween. The indexing wheel is rotatively received within the cover construction such that axial displacements of the push plate advance the indexing wheel and indicia upon its upper surface are sequentially revealed by way of the window formed in the cover construction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to rigid, collapsible bottles that may be drained of their contents by gravity. The structural features of the bottle design help facilitate controlled bottle collapse.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bottomed tubular bottle including an annular groove which is formed so as to be circumferentially and radially recessed inward along the outer peripheral surface of a body of the bottle with a bottle axis as a center and which contracts and deforms the body in the axial direction of the bottle when the internal pressure is reduced. The annular groove is recessed and formed by a first wall surface arranged on a mouth side of the bottle and a second wall surface arranged on a bottom side of the bottle. The body is formed so that the outer diameter on the bottom side is larger than the outer diameter on the mouth side with the annular groove interposed therebetween.

Abstract: Processes of fabricating different surface topographies, which may include separate macro processing, micro processing, and nano processing steps, in order to produce an interbody spinal implant having at least three distinct surfaces including (1) at least one integration surface having a roughened surface topography including macro features, micro features, and nano features, without sharp teeth that risk damage to bone structures; (2) at least one graft contact surface having a coarse surface topography including micro features and nano features; and (3) at least one soft tissue surface having a substantially smooth surface including nano features.

Abstract: A three-phase vacuum interrupter switch assembly for power distribution systems comprises an outer case having at least one window and containing a plurality of component assemblies. The case interior is preferably free of oil and/or SF6 gas. Each component assembly comprises three internal disconnect switch assemblies, three vacuum interrupter bottle switch assemblies and three ground switch assemblies. Each vacuum interrupter bottle switch is coupled in electrical series with a corresponding internal disconnect switch assembly. Because the open/closed state of a bottle switch is not directly observable owing to its sealed interior, a direct visible indication of the state of the three-phase vacuum interrupter switch assembly is provided by a visually detectable contact rod of the corresponding internal disconnect switch that is visible through the case window.

Abstract: Disclosed is a unidirectionally switching direct-current contactor, having a double break having two contact points, which each have a fixed contact and a movable contact, wherein the movable contacts are arranged on a contact bridge and wherein a switch arc is formed at each of the contact points when the contact points open, and including an arc quenching device and having at least one blowing device for blowing at least one of the switch arcs from the corresponding contact point. The contactor includes a jumper plate arranged adjacently to the movable contact of the first contact point, wherein the contact bridge and the jumper plate are electrically insulated from each other and the jumper plate is connected potentially to the fixed contact of the second contact point.

Abstract: The present invention is equipped with a series circuit that includes a DC power supply, switching elements and a diode for supplying DC or AC current pulses to a machining gap between a machining electrode and a workpiece, diodes that regulate a direction of the current flow to one direction, and a control unit that controls the switching elements. When the control unit generates a current pulse having a triangular waveform by an inductance that is present in the series circuit, the control unit controls the switching elements in order that a current-pulse time ratio that is a ratio between the non-current time and the current continuation time in the current pulse is equal to or lower than ?.

Abstract: An installation for welding top plugs on to nuclear fuel rods comprising a device for axially holding said rod and setting it in rotation and a weld chamber, where said device comprises a gripper and means to close the gripper on the rod, where said means comprise a pusher to apply an axial force on to the gripper, a linear actuator of axis parallel to the lengthways axis of the device, a yoke translationally secured to said pusher, and able to rotate freely around a fixed axis orthogonal to the lengthways axis which is not secant with the latter, where said yoke is connected and able to pivot relative to the linear actuator around a fixed axis parallel to the orthogonal axis such that the linear actuator causes the yoke to rotate around the first orthogonal axis and causes the pusher to slide, closing the gripper on the rod.

Abstract: Weld metals and methods for welding ferritic steels are provided. The weld metals have high strength and high ductile tearing resistance and are suitable for use in strain based pipelines. The weld metal contains retained austenite and has a cellular microstructure with cell walls containing lath martensite and cell interiors containing degenerate upper bainite. The weld metals are comprised of between 0.02 and 0.12 wt % carbon, between 7.50 and 14.50 wt % nickel, not greater than about 1.00 wt % manganese, not greater than about 0.30 wt % silicon, not greater than about 150 ppm oxygen, not greater than about 100 ppm sulfur, not greater than about 75 ppm phosphorus, and the balance essentially iron. Other elements may be added to enhance the properties of the weld metal. The weld metals are applied using a power source with current waveform control which produces a smooth, controlled welding arc and weld pool in the absence of CO2 or oxygen in the shielding gas.

Abstract: A plasma torch includes a rear torch unit and a front torch unit which are connected through an insulating body. The insulating body is made of an insulator, is injected with gas required to generate plasma, and includes an inflow chamber that may move the injected gas. The rear torch unit coupled with a rear side of the insulation body communicates with the inflow chamber and has a magnetic coil generating a magnetic field within a cavity of the rear electrode wound around an outer circumferential surface thereof. The front torch unit disposed at a front side of the insulating body so as to face the rear torch unit communicates with the inflow chamber of the insulating body and has the front electrode disposed therein. The front torch unit does not include a magnetic coil winding the front electrode, and thus may be easily detached from the insulating body.

Abstract: A suspension component for a vehicle includes a cast iron body, a high strength steel tube and an adapter ring. The adapter ring includes a protrusion engaged with a face of the cast iron body. The protrusion is heated to a plasticized state as a capacitor is discharged through the protrusion and the face. The adapter ring is welded to the body upon cooling of the adapter ring. The high strength steel tube is fixed to the adapter ring.

Abstract: A color coding is applied to medical guide wires by coloring portions of the guide wire to distinguish similar guide wires and guide wire portions from a particular manufacturer. The metallic elongate core can be colored using various methods such as electrochemical processes, sputtering, electroplating, and laser inducing microstructures to alter the surface characteristics of the elongate metallic core. Alternatively, the outer layer of the guide wire can be color coded by using non-standard colors or by introducing a colored band on the guide wire.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to modular welding system which can switch between right-handed and left-handed wire feeders by use of the modular design and without having a duplicative dual feed system. This aspect is important with robotic welding as well as boom-mounted welding operations.

Abstract: An apparatus has a first structure, a second structure, and an activated seal. The second structure has a first position adjacent to the first structure such that the first structure is not in contact with the second structure. The activated seal is attached to at least one of the first structure and the second structure. The activated seal has a variable stiffness that may be changed in response to a stimuli such that the activated seal is capable of being deformed when at least one of the first structure and the second structure are moved relative to each other.