Abstract: Installation for treating a fluid comprising, in a section of a horizontal shell ring (1) a first particulate material filling a volume (V2), a deflector comprising 2 volumes V3 delimited by the internal shell of the shell ring and on the other hand by lower surfaces S3a and S3b making with a horizontal plane an angle (?) greater than the angle of repose of the first particulate material, a volume (V4) formed of a membrane backing up against the two volumes (V3) of the deflector over the entire length of the section of the shell ring, and of a second particulate material with which the volume (V2) is filled; the second particulate material being contained in the space formed by the membrane and the internal shell of the shell ring, the volumes V3 and V4 being situated in the upper half of the cross section of the horizontal shell ring.

Abstract: An adsorbent bed structure and process is disclosed for use in an adsorption based gas separation process. A conventional adsorbent bed in a gas separation process is replaced with a one or more modular compact adsorbent bed units which are connected to make an adsorbent bed structure. The modular design requires lower fabrication and maintenance costs; is easier to transport; and is easier to load with adsorbent material.

Abstract: A nitrogen-enriched gas manufacturing method and a nitrogen-enriched gas manufacturing apparatus which minimize variations in the compressor load in order to ensure satisfactory utilization of the performance of the compressor.

Abstract: A rotary moving bed and process for separating a carbon dioxide from a gas stream is disclosed. The rotary moving bed can have a rotational assembly rotating on a vertical axis, and a plurality of sorbent cells positioned horizontally to the axis of rotation that fills a vertical space in the moving bed, where the sorbent cells adsorb the carbon dioxide by concentration swing adsorption and adsorptive displacement. The sorbent can be regenerated and the carbon dioxide recaptured by desorbing the carbon dioxide from the sorbent using concentration swing adsorption and desorptive displacement with steam. The gas flows in the system flow in a direction horizontal to the axis of rotation and in a direction opposite the rotational movement of the sorbent cells.

Abstract: A system and method for separating and/or purification of CO2 gas from a CO2 feed stream is described. The system and method include a plurality of fixed sorbent beds, adsorption zones and desorption zones, where the sorbent beds are connected via valve and lines to create a simulated moving bed system, where the sorbent beds move from one adsorption position to another adsorption position, and then into one regeneration position to another regeneration position, and optionally back to an adsorption position. The system and method operate by concentration swing adsorption/desorption and by adsorptive/desorptive displacement.

Abstract: A process for separating a carbon dioxide from a gas stream is disclosed. The process can include passing the gas stream over a sorbent that adsorbs the carbon dioxide by concentration swing adsorption and adsorptive displacement. The sorbent can be regenerated and the carbon dioxide recaptured by desorbing the carbon dioxide from the sorbent using concentration swing adsorption and desorptive displacement. A carbon dioxide separation system is also disclosed. Neither the system nor the process rely on temperature swing or pressure swing adsorption.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous solution for absorbing and recovering carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide-containing gas, the aqueous solution containing an amino alcohol compound represented by Formula I and an amine compound represented by Formula 2, wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; and n represents 1 or 2, wherein X represents —NR1R2; Y represents —NR3R4; R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different, and each represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and m represents an integer of 3 to 7.

Abstract: A process for producing nitrogen-rich air by feeding high temperature air at 150° C. or more to an air separation membrane module is described. After being placed at 175° C. for two hours, the air separation module exhibits a shape-retention ratio of 95% or more in one embodiment. The nitrogen-rich air can be fed to a fuel tank for an aircraft, for example.

Abstract: A filter apparatus. The filter apparatus further comprises a filter, a canister, and a trigger, wherein the trigger permits or prevents airflow through the filter.

Abstract: A vehicular atmosphere purifying apparatus diagnoses deterioration in the performance of an ozone purifier. In a routine, when it is determined that there is a deterioration diagnosis request, the amount of moisture that has already accumulated at ozone purification sites of activated charcoal at the time of the request is calculated. If the accumulated moisture amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, it is determined whether the state is such that calculation of a desorbed moisture amount is possible. If it is determined that calculation of the desorbed moisture amount is possible, the desorbed moisture amount is calculated, and the calculated desorbed moisture amount and a deterioration determination value are compared. If the desorbed moisture amount is less than the deterioration determination value, it is determined that the activated charcoal has deteriorated, and an MIL is lit.

Abstract: Disclosed are an air filter element, a filter housing, and an air filter in which the air filter elements have a high filtering capacity and a long service life by increasing the filter surface of an air filter element taking into account structural requirements for the air filter housing.

Abstract: A juice extractor, which can prevent juice from being easily discharged via a very small part of a space defined between a feed screw and a hard cylindrical control part of a control cap even when residue is being discharged therethrough, thereby realizing the maximum juice extraction ratio for each different kind of input material.

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Abstract: The present invention provides a means for compressing paper stack height and method for controlling paper stack height, the means mainly comprising at least one pressurizer and at least one elevator, the elevator being allowed for adjusting up/down position of the pressurizer on the basis of paper stack height of paper product, correspondingly, the pressurizer in the adjusted position being allowed for pressurizing each paper product, in turn, by means of a pressure plate, in such a way that paper stack height of each paper product may be compressed into a predetermined height. Then, the paper stack height of each manufactured paper product may be controlled to be uniform, so as to stabilize production condition of paper products. Thus, not only manufacturing quality of paper product may be enhanced, but also probability of failure in the production equipment may be reduced.

Abstract: An aircraft collapsing device that collapses an aircraft fuselage inward includes: a gate-shaped shell which covers a circumference of both sides and an upper portion of a fuselage of an aircraft body from which horizontal wings and a vertical wing have been decoupled, a wedge-shaped pressing member that is mounted to an upper portion of the shell to press at least one portion of a circumference of at least one of annular frames juxtaposed in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage toward a center of the fuselage, a pair of sidewall pressing members that is mounted to both sides of the shell to press the fuselage simultaneously from two directions crossing a pressing direction of the wedge-shaped pressing member at the center of the fuselage after pressing by the wedge-shaped pressing member, and a moving unit that moves the fuselage of the aircraft and the shell relative to one another.

Abstract: A compactor is disclosed. The compactor can include a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a bottom wall, which define a receptacle. The compactor can further comprise a ram assembly positioned with the receptacle and coupled to a drive assembly. The compactor can further comprise a frame having a lower longitudinal support member extending between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and an upper longitudinal support member extending between the first sidewall and the second sidewall at the top of the receptacle. A continuous, unobstructed opening is defined between the upper longitudinal support member and the lower longitudinal support member, and a removable cover can be fastened to the frame to overlap the continuous, unobstructed opening.

Abstract: A system includes a printing press, a transfer device for transferring foil to a printing material in the printing press, and a storage section for temporarily storing winding cores and foil reels. The temporary storage section is formed by a rail system that extends through and beyond the transfer device.

Abstract: An explosive device using a semiconductor explosion initiator device provides an MOS capacitor formed on a semiconductor substrate and including a silicide layer formed over a doped silicon layer formed over an oxide layer. The oxide layer is formed on an N-well formed in a semiconductor substrate. A voltage source applies a voltage which may be a pulsed voltage, across the MOS capacitor sufficient to cause the avalanche breakdown of the oxide layer and the diffusion of metal from the silicide layer into the doped silicon of the N-well formed in the substrate. The chemical reaction between the metal and the doped silicon causes the generation of a plasma which ignites a pyrotechnic material or ignites or detonates other explosive material in contact with the semiconductor explosion initiator device.

Abstract: A system for triggering includes a plurality of electronic detonator assemblies (11), where each electronic detonator assembly (11) is connected to a leading wire (12) linked to a local fire control unit (12). At least one of the local fire control units (13S) includes an electronic synchronization module (14) connected to a leading wire linked to a master local fire control unit (13M), which is one of the local fire control units (13). The system is suitable for use in triggering a plurality of electronic detonator assemblies (11) according to a single blasting pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is tagged ammunition, methods for making it, using it and detecting it to reduce gun violence. When implemented together with a smart phone coupled readers, standalone readers, or at a security center, software is included to allow integration of signals detected by multiple readers in the vicinity to map detectable ammunition detected by readers designed to detect tagged ammunition as a proxy for loaded firearms. This makes possible securing an area of interest, when combined with placing of at least one networkable reader in the vicinity of the area of interest; and connecting the one or more readers to a monitoring center. Such monitoring centers may be associated with schools, shopping malls, streets, public meetings, public events, housing complexes, an area being swept for loaded guns, an area being monitored for gang activity, or even a residence.

Abstract: A railroad tie removal machine for removing a railroad tie from beneath a pair of rails. The machine includes a movable frame, wherein when the frame is in a stationary location, a workspace is defined with respect to the stationary frame. A tie shear workhead and a kicker workhead are both mounted to the frame. The tie shear workhead includes two sets of shears configured and arranged to divide the tie into a center portion and two outer portions. The kicker workhead includes at least one kicker configured and arranged to outwardly kick corresponding outer portions of the cut tie from under the associated rail.

Abstract: Devices, a system and a method for controlling travel of a railcar along a set of rails are provided, the railcar having wheel treads that ride on the rails. A railcar stop is selectively movable between a first position wherein the railcar is free to travel along the rails, and a second position wherein the railcar stop is configured to engage the tread of the at least one of the wheels to thereby stop and prevent travel of the railcar in at least a first direction along the rails. The railcar stop is further configured to he selectively movable in the first direction along the rails from the second position to a third position to thereby disengage the railcar stop from the tread of the least one of the wheels.

Abstract: A multi-car vehicle with a first car of the multi-car vehicle and a second car of the vehicle and having a connection device having an elongated body for transmitting the pushing force required to push the first car in front of the second car, when the second car is moving, the elongated body having a longitudinal axis, a connection to connect the elongated body to the first car or the second car and suitable to transmit the pushing force from the second car to the elongated body or from the elongated body to the first car, the first car and/or the second car having an underframe that comprises at least one longitudinal beam and/or at least one cross beam, wherein the elongated body is arranged approximately at the same vertical level as the longitudinal beam and/or the cross beam and/or is arranged in such a manner that with regard to the vertical direction the elongated body at least partially overlaps with the beam.

Abstract: A railcar door apparatus includes: a side sliding door that opens and closes an opening of a side bodyshell of a railcar; a first elastic member attached vertically to an end of the door; and a second elastic member opposed to the first so they do not touch when the door is closed. The first elastic member includes a first base portion and a first projecting wall portion projecting from the base toward the second elastic member; the second elastic member includes a second base portion and a second projecting wall portion projecting from the base toward the first elastic member; when the door is closed, a gap space is formed between the first and second elastic members, and the projecting wall portions overlap; and vertical grooves or projections are formed on the outside of at least one of the projecting wall portions, the outer surface facing the gap space.

Abstract: Time-release algae-resistant roofing granules have a base particle including an algaecide and an outer coating layer including another algaecide. The at least two algaecides are released over different predetermined periods. The outer layer protects the base particle from exposure to the environment for a predetermined period, then fails catastrophically so that the interior algaecide can be released.

Abstract: A modeling compound and methods for making the same are described. The modeling compound, in some embodiments, comprises about 20% to about 40% by weight starch-based binder, and about 0.15% to about 1.2% by weight microspheres dispersed throughout the compound.

Abstract: A method comprises: reducing cathode ray tube (CRT) glass waste to a piece size of less than or equal to 2 inches (nominal) in any dimension; mixing a chemical treatment agent comprising a blend of dolomitic lime and fly ash with the CRT glass waste; mixing the mix of the chemical treatment agent and the CRT glass waste with a mixing liquid to form a pre-cured blend; and curing the pre-cured blend to form a treated CRT glass waste. In one implementation, treated CRT glass waste has characteristics facilitating its use as a daily cover material in a landfill.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition that can be used for treating media. The composition includes an organosilane treated water dispersible organic acid salt, a water soluble organic acid salt, a chelating agent, and an optical brightening agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ester plasticizer composition, as a plasticizer composition, which comprises a hybrid alkyl-substituted terephthalate compound and a non-hybrid alkyl-substituted terephthalate compound as active ingredients, improves workability due to high absorption speed for the resins and short melting time, and thus may imparts a uniform foaming property upon being applied to wallpaper formulation.

Abstract: A method for making a low-alkali fly ash cement includes forming a mixture of class C fly ash and an aqueous solution and forming low-alkali fly ash cement from the mixture. The aqueous solution has an alkali at a molar concentration between about 0.002 M and about 2 M. A low-alkali fly ash cement includes class C fly ash and an alkali activating agent. The low-alkali fly ash cement contains between about 3×10?4 wt % alkali activating agent and about 2 wt % alkali activating agent. A method for making fly ash cement includes forming a mixture of class C fly ash and water, wet pressing the mixture and forming fly ash cement from the mixture by curing the mixture at a temperature between about 60° C. and about 90° C.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising concrete and one or more phase change materials (PCMs) for prevention or reduction of thermal damage in a cementitious system, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gypsum composition, a gypsum board and their preparation method and the use of DHA as an anti-sagging additive in a gypsum product. Said gypsum board comprises set gypsum prepared from the composition; while said composition comprises gypsum, and an anti-deformation additive, wherein the anti-deformation additive comprises at least one selected from a group consisting of dehydroascorbic acid, dehydroascorbate and semidehydroascorbic acid. The set gypsum prepared from the said composition shows better anti-sagging or deformation resisting property. The gypsum product of the present invention is hardly distorted and has stronger stability even in the condition of high humidity, thus improve the quality of the gypsum product to meet the demands of the customer.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of cement/mortar/concrete compositions or systems, (for simplicity hereafter “cement” compositions or systems), featuring an improved compressive strength Rc namely at 28 days and 90 days, containing at least a “carbonate-based filler”, comprising at least one step where the said at least one “carbonate-based filler” is mixed or blended with at least one aluminosiliceous material, and the obtained “fillers blend” is treated with an efficient treating amount of at least one treating agent consisting of or comprising superplastifier(s); PRODUCT comprising at least a “carbonate-based “filler”” as defined and at least an aluminosiliceous material, what provides a “fillers blend”; cement compositions, use of the said “fillers(s) blends” and cement composition; cement elements or cement products” obtained from the said “cements compositions”, such as construction or building blocks.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing grinding efficiency of cement, cement clinker, raw materials for cement, and other inorganic particles. Use of biomass-derived polyols such as diols, triols, or mixtures thereof, optionally with a conventional grinding aid, cement quality improver, and/or hexavalent chromium reducer, are believed to provide less risk of sludging when compared to glycerides obtained from fossil fuel sources.

Abstract: A table (TBL) with a height-adjustable tabletop (PL) comprises an electrical drive (EA) for adjusting the height of the tabletop (PL) and a braking mechanism (BR) for selective prevention of a downward movement of the tabletop (PL). A self-locking of the drive (EA) is designed in such a manner that the tabletop (PL) moves downward in the event of a defined load on the tabletop (PL). The table further comprises an energy accumulator (BAT, FE), wherein the table (TBL) is designed in such a manner that energy resulting from a downward movement of the tabletop (PL) is stored at least in part in the energy accumulator (BAT, FE).

Abstract: Various methods are used to store bedcovers such as thick quilts and comforters when not in use. Previous methods and apparatus for such storage were bulky, not easily adjustable or movable. The present invention, however, provides for a greatly improved method and apparatus that does not interfere with the actual bed structure and is easily movable and adjustable. The present invention describes the methodology utilized to achieve these goals.

Abstract: A bunker comprising an exterior pyramid or cone structure made from an energy-absorbing material and an interior hollow spherical structure. The bunker may further comprise a sloped enclosing structure disposed around the exterior pyramid or cone structure. The energy absorbing material may be a solid, liquid or gel, and may be a compressible material. The combination of an outer pyramid or cone structure and an inner spherical structure is very stable. Persons or materials are housed in the inner hollow structure, and are protected from the impact of projectiles such as bombs or shells, or from other dynamic loads, by this combination of two strong geometric shapes with an energy-absorbing material in between.

Abstract: A reactor (110) serves to combust residual carbon in fine particulate matter, remove a contaminant from fine particulate matter, or change the composition of fine particulate matter. The reactor output is processed by particle collection devices (115, 125, 140, 155, 175) and heat exchangers (135, 150, 165) to provide particle outputs (118, 124, 131, 144, 159) of different sizes. A contaminant, such as carbon or a metal, is combusted, vaporized, volatized, broken down, or substantially appears on one particle output (144) so that another particle output and the exhaust gas (142) are substantially contaminant-free. Different outputs can also be selectively mixed, as desired, to product a combined output (171). Fly ash and silica fume can be processed separately or together to reduce the amount of unburned carbon in both. Metals can also be removed from the fine particulate matter. Kaolin can also be processed to produce metakaolin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control system for a tufting machine configured for forming tufted carpet. The tufting machine can have a system controller in communication with the tufting machine and with a plurality of yarn feed controllers for controlling operation of yarn feed motors that are configured to supply yarn from a source of yarn to the tufting machine. The system controller is programmable to enable input of a plurality of predetermined yarn feed profiles for selected stitches of a programmed pattern to be tufted such that, although at least two of the predetermined yarn feed profiles can be different, substantially the same feed length of yarn is used from each of the plurality of yarns.

Abstract: A wing profile sail for sailboats and sailboards, formed by a flexible sheet having a leading edge configured to be coupled to a mast, includes inflatable bladder means extending along the direction of the leading edge, rearward thereto, to provide a wind profile to the sail. The inflatable bladder means includes multiple pockets fixed to the opposite surfaces of the flexible sheet and localized behind its leading edge.

Abstract: A latch for a motor boat steering stick. Also, a motor boat including a stick steering system and latch. The latch includes a base portion directly attached to or continuous with the boat hall and a movable portion winch is selectively positionable so as to engage with the steering stick when needed and to disengage when not needed.

Abstract: A method to improve the safety and comfort of an ultra large marine floating system is provided. The ultra large marine floating system has a length of 350 to 550 m, a width of 45 to 80 m, and a depth of 25 to 35 m. The ultra large marine floating system has a tank zone and a plant zone that are visibly separated from one another. Additionally, the tank zone has LNG storage tanks, self-supporting spherical (MOSS type) tanks, a membrane tank arranged in a hold, and the plant zone includes a liquefied natural gas plant.

Abstract: A method for measuring a three-dimensional shape of an inner surface of a vitreous silica crucible which enables the measurement of the three-dimensional shape of the inner surface of the crucible without contaminating the inner surface of the crucible, is provided. According to the present invention, a method for measuring a three-dimensional shape of a vitreous silica crucible, including a fogging step to form a fog onto an inner surface of the vitreous silica crucible, a three-dimensional shape measuring step to measure a three-dimensional shape of the inner surface, by measuring a reflected light from the inner surface irradiated with light, is provided.

Abstract: A solution-stirring top-seeded solution-growth method for forming CLBO of the type where water is added to a precursor mixture, where heavy water is substituted for the water.

Abstract: A vapor phase growth apparatus of an embodiment includes: a reaction chamber; a gas supply path connected to an organic metal supply source at a first connection, the gas supply path being connected to a carrier gas supply source, the gas supply path supplies a process gas including organic metal and a carrier gas into the reaction chamber; a gas discharge path connected to the organic metal supply source at a second connection, the gas discharge path discharges the process gas to the outside of the apparatus; a first mass flow controller and a first adjustment device provided at the gas supply path; a second adjustment device provided at the gas discharge path; and a shortcut path connecting the gas supply path to the gas discharge path. One of the first and the second adjustment device is a back pressure regulator, and the other is a mass flow controller.

Abstract: Provided are a mask assembly and a method of fabricating the same. The mask assembly includes a mask frame in which a frame opening is formed therein and insulation grooves are formed at both sides of a first direction with the frame opening therebetween. The mask has both ends disposed at the both sides and includes a plurality of pattern open parts configured by a plurality of pattern openings between the both ends. A movement member is provided in the insulation groove, to which the both ends of the mask are fixed, and which includes a movement block moving in the first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction.

Abstract: A mask for deposition includes a plurality of deposition pattern parts arranged spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and a plurality of pattern openings defined in each deposition pattern part; a plurality of dummy pattern parts disposed at opposing sides of the plurality of deposition pattern parts in the first direction, respectively, and a plurality of recesses defined in each dummy pattern part; and a plurality of fixing parts respectively disposed at external sides of outermost dummy pattern parts among the plurality of dummy pattern parts, in the first direction. A maximum thickness of the each dummy pattern part is equal to or larger than a maximum thickness of the each deposition pattern part, and is smaller than a maximum thickness of each fixing part.

Abstract: First and second coaters, first and second edge determiners, and first and second moving mechanisms are provided. The first and second coaters apply a coating solution for forming a heat-resistant protection layer onto both surfaces of a substrate on each of which an active material layer is previously formed. The first and second edge determiners determine the locations of lateral edges of the active material layers formed on both surfaces of the substrate to be coated by the respective first and second coaters. The first and second moving mechanisms move the location of the substrate along the width thereof based on the locations of the lateral edges determined by the first and second edge determiners, respectively. The locations of regions of both surfaces of the substrate to be coated are separately adjusted.

Abstract: A dual-temperature, multi-plenum showerhead for use in semiconductor processing equipment is described. The showerhead may supply multiple separate gases to a wafer reaction area while keeping the gases largely segregated within the showerhead. Additionally, the showerhead may be configured to allow a faceplate of the showerhead to be maintained at a significantly higher temperature than the rest of the showerhead.

Abstract: A gas inlet member of a CVD reactor includes a gas inlet housing having a gas distribution volume supplied with a process gas by a feed line and a multiplicity of gas lines, each formed as a tube and engaging openings of a gas outlet plate arranged in front of an inlet housing wall, and through which the process gas enters a process chamber. A coolant chamber adjoins the gas inlet housing wall and a coolant cools the gas inlet housing wall and outlet ends of the gas lines that are in heat-conductive contact with the gas inlet housing wall. The gas outlet plate is thereby thermally decoupled from the gas inlet housing wall such that the gas outlet plate, which is acted on by radiation heat coming from the process chamber, heats up more intensely than the outlet ends which extend into the openings of the gas outlet plate.