Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel washcoat composition, a method for coating substrates with the washcoat composition and a method for controlling the shelf life of washcoat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a catalyst system for olefin oligomerization comprising the same, and a method of olefin oligomerization using the same.

Abstract: Iridium catalysts for nuclear spin polarization enhancement in solution via signal amplification by reversible exchange are provided. The iridium catalysts can be water-soluble iridium catalysts. Also provided are methods for preparing iridium catalysts, and methods of activating and using iridium catalysts for nuclear spin polarization enhancement in solution via signal amplification by reversible exchange.

Abstract: The present investigation is development of the TiO2 nanotubes concept of preparation of and their composite with fine dispersion of copper. The inventions also relates to identify a method for optimum amount of photocatalyst required for efficient and maximum hydrogen production reported than earlier (H2=99,823 ?mol·h?1·g?1 catalyst) from glycerol-water mixtures under solar light irradiation. A method is disclosed to produce CuO/TiO2 nanotubes with high sustainability and recyclable activity for hydrogen production.

Abstract: A method for treating Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions that are pyrophoric is provided to convert them into Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions that are no longer pyrophoric. A method for treating Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide compositions that are pyrophoric is provided to convert them into Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide compositions that are no longer pyrophoric. The pyrophoric Group 1 metal/silica gel composition or the pyrophoric Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide composition is treated with a low amount of dry oxygen or low concentration of dry oxygen mixture to convert them into compositions that are no longer pyrophoric or reactive with dry oxygen or air.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for rejuvenation of a used hydrotreating catalyst comprising at least 8% wt of coke and one or more non-noble Group VIII and/or Group VIb metals, which process comprises the steps of: (i) removing coke from the used hydrotreating catalyst; and (ii) treating the catalyst obtained in step (i) with of from 2 to 60% wt of gluconic acid, based on weight of dry catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting pipette tip integrity.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting a droplet.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods, systems, and computer program products for verifying dispensing of a fluid from a pipette.

Abstract: The present invention generally pertains to a system for performing injection of multiple substantially controlled volumes into or out of a droplet, and methods and kits comprising the same. The system of the present invention comprises at least one microfluidic channel, one or more injection channels, an injection inlet associated with each of the one or more injection channels, and a mechanism for disrupting an interface between a droplet and a fluid and/or emulsion, wherein the at least one microfluidic channel comprises one or more droplets are flowing therein, and wherein each of the one or more injection channels comprises at least one fluid and/or emulsion therein.

Abstract: Systems for analyzing target materials of a suspension include a tube and a float in which at least a portion of the float is porous. The at least one pore can allow for the flow of fluids and reagents out of the float and into a space between the outer surface of the float and the inner surface of the tube. The at least one pore can also prevent unwanted particles or material from flowing into the float. The introduction of additional fluids, such as fixing agents, washing agents, detergents, or labeling agents, may aid in further processing or detection of the target analyte. The porosity of the float may also allow for the target analyte to be extracted through the float by introducing a removal device, such as a vacuum, to draw the target analyte through the float and into the vacuum.

Abstract: A microchip is provided, which includes a substrate including a fluid channel structure. The fluid channel structure includes a first fluid introduction channel and a second fluid introduction channel configured to meet so as to allow merging of a first fluid introduced from the first fluid introduction channel and a second fluid introduced from the second fluid introduction channel. A tapered portion is configured to be positioned after merging the first fluid and the second fluid so as to suppress a spiral flow field generated after the merging.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices, and methods for their use are described. The microfluidic devices include articles formed from a thermoplastic composition comprising a poly(aliphatic ester)-polycarbonate comprising soft block ester units, derived from monomers comprising an alpha, omega C6-20 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or derivative thereof, a dihydroxyaromatic compound, and a carbonate source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are high-throughput sample processing systems and waste management systems, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A vertical shaft impactor includes an impacting assembly that is configurable in a number of different ways, depending on the material to be processed by the impactor.

Abstract: A small area electrostatic aerosol collector combines electrostatic collection of aerosol particles and electrohydrodynamic spraying of fluid so that a sample collected electrostatically can have fluid applied thereto. The fluid may assist with disaggregation and/or desalinization of biological material collected onto a sample substrate. A controller associated with the collector may control an electrostatic charge device and a spraying device such that the charge device and spraying device may operate in alternating fashion, or the charge device and spraying device may operate simultaneously. Further, mechanical systems are provided, for the disaggregation of particulate clusters collected onto a sample substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems, chambers, and methods for processing particles by washing, concentrating, and/or treating the particles. Some embodiments provide for the processing of cells that may be in a liquid medium (e.g., a liquid in which the cells were grown) and are processed by being washed and concentrated for later use in research or other therapies.

Abstract: An apparatus and process is disclosed for mitigating coking in an FCC reactor plenum. The apparatus and process utilize a baffle to create a inner volume for the product vapors to prevent contact with a relatively cool plenum. The baffle also limits the amount of the time the product vapors spend in the plenum minimizing time for coke formation and limit product vapors from entering low fluidization zones.

Abstract: An inertial separator for removing particles from a fluid stream includes a body defining a through passage, with at least one separator inlet and at least one separator outlet, a turn provided in the body between the at least one separator inlet and the at least one separator outlet, and a flow splitter having at least one particle outlet fluidly coupled to the outside of the through passage.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fluid supply device includes a main body portion, a working portion, a bubble generation portion, and a fluid guide portion. The multi-purpose fluid supply device can be changed among an air spray mode, a dust collection mode, a water spray mode and a bubble spray mode so as to achieve a four-in-one gun. The multi-purpose fluid supply device is mobile and can be used widely.

Abstract: The application of a spraying agent by a spray device, the use of a spray device of this kind for spraying a component of an aircraft, and a method for displaying a region on a component to be sprayed. An embodiment of the spray device includes a spray unit and a light projection unit. The light projection unit is configured to project light onto a component to be sprayed as a function of at least one parameter of a spraying procedure that may be performed via the spray unit, in such a way that a resulting projection of light onto the component to be sprayed displays a region of the component to be sprayed which is sprayed during performance of the spraying procedure, using the at least one parameter.

Abstract: A process for forming an abradable coating on a component of a gas turbine engine includes providing a particulate mixture including an abradable coating material in particle form, the abradable material including at least a solid lubricant, and applying the particulate mixture containing the abradable coating material onto the component using pulsed shockwaves carrying the particular mixture, while maintaining a temperature of the particular mixture below a threshold temperature above which the solid lubricant in the abradable material substantially reacts chemically.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for applying a strip of sealant to a web of roofing shingle stock as the web moves along a processing path. The apparatus includes an applicator wheel disposed on one side of the processing path and having a peripheral surface. The applicator wheel is rotatably mounted and oriented such that rotation of the applicator wheel moves the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel toward, adjacent to, and then away from the moving web of shingle stock. A nozzle preferably in the form of a slot die is disposed adjacent to the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel. A source of sealant is supplied and a delivery system is configured to deliver the sealant from the source of the sealant to the slot die under a predetermined pressure. The slot die and delivery system are configured to project a stream of sealant toward and onto the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel at a predetermined speed. This applies a coating of sealant to the peripheral surface of the applicator wheel.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes two cylindrical sleeves, two shuttles slidingly disposed in the sleeves, push rods disposed in operable communication with the shuttles, and a piston, driven by pressurized gas, disposed in operable communication with the push rods. The cylindrical sleeves receive film pack bags having a common face plate that has an integrally formed discharge nosepiece having an internal partition that maintains separate flow streams from the film pack bags. A holder is disposed proximate a front end of the sleeves and configured to restrain the face plate during dispensing. A mixer is disposed in fluid communication with the film pack bags. A material applicator is disposed in fluid communication with the mixer. A first flexible tube is disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the mixer. A second flexible tube is disposed in fluid communication with the material applicator for supplying atomization air to the material applicator.

Abstract: An injector including a housing defining an inner passage extending from a first end to a second end; a seal positioned at a first end of the inner passage; internal threads positioned within the internal passage; a plunger threadably engagable with the internal threads of the inner passage; a resin container in communication with the inner passage; and an activation device for activating the resin container.

Abstract: A caulking cannon having a motorized plunger-moving component configured to drive a plunger shaft along an axis that is substantially parallel to a caulking-cannon longitudinal axis; a cartridge-holding barrel component coupled to the motorized plunger-moving component; a handle coupled to the cartridge-holding barrel component; a caulk exit-port component coupled to the cartridge-holding barrel component; wherein the plunger shaft is configured to move in a first direction parallel to a caulking-cannon longitudinal axis and thereby enter into a volume of space within the cartridge-holding barrel component; wherein the cartridge-holding barrel component is configured to hold a caulk cartridge having a fluid-chamber volume of at least three-fourths of a gallon; wherein the motorized plunger-moving component has a hand grip; and wherein the caulk exit-port component is configured to channel caulk fluid flow from the caulk cartridge to an exit orifice.

Abstract: Luminescent tools for applying or removing sealants and adhesives are disclosed. The tools may be provided in the form of spatulas, scrapers, spreaders, smoothers and the like having surfaces that contact the sealant or adhesive material during application or removal. The tools or components thereof are made of load-bearing polymeric materials including a luminescent material. The luminescent tools may be seen and recovered when used in dark environments, such as during aircraft fabrication operations.

Abstract: A system is provided for separating a bodily fluid, such as blood, into two or more constituent parts. The system is configured to cooperate with a fluid flow circuit including a spinning membrane-type fluid separation chamber having a housing, with a fluid inlet port and at least one fluid outlet port. A rotor is positioned within the housing so as to define a gap between the rotor and an inside surface of the housing, with the rotor being rotatable relative to the housing about an axis. A membrane is mounted on the rotor and/or on the inside surface of the housing and faces the gap to separate bodily fluid within the housing into two or more constituent parts. The membrane includes an anti-thrombogenic material, which may be either incorporated into the material of the membrane or coated onto at least a portion of the membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating the surface of inorganic particles in an aqueous phase, particularly of titanium dioxide pigment particles, with a dense skin of silicon dioxide and at least one further inorganic compound, particularly with aluminium oxide, where the coating largely consists of separate layers. Titanium dioxide pigment particles, treated with SiO2 and Al2O3 according to the invention, are characterised by improved tinting strength, reduced acid solubility and an isoelectric point shifted towards higher pH values.

Abstract: A method of processing a flexible substrate includes providing a flexible substrate having a polymerized surface; emitting an electron beam; exposing the polymerized surface to the electron beam; modifying the polymerized surface by the exposure to the electron beam; and depositing a barrier layer on the modified surface.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) having a nanopillar structure and a method of fabricating the same. The CMUT may include a conductive device substrate, a support defining a plurality of cavities corresponding to elements on the device substrate, a membrane on the support to form the plurality of cavities, an upper electrode on the membrane, and a plurality of nanopillars on at least one of the membrane and the device substrate exposed to the plurality of cavities.

Abstract: A rotary sorting apparatus comprises a large-diameter rotary drum for sorting a mixture of materials received through a first end of the drum and expelled through a second end. A plurality of slew rings are attached circumferentially to the outer surface of the drum for supporting and rotating the drum. Each slew ring comprises an inner race placed concentrically within an outer race, with bearings between them allowing the inner race to rotate freely within the outer race. The inner surface of the inner race is attached to the outer surface of the drum and rotates with the drum, while the outer surface of the outer race is fixed to the supporting structure. A rotator, such as a wheel, in contact with the outer surface of the drum causes the drum to rotate about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus includes a holder, a brush, a moving element, a driving element and a pressure sensor. The holder is used for disposing a substrate thereon. The moving element is connected to the brush. The driving element is connected to the moving element for proving a lateral pushing power to the moving element such that the moving element and the brush jointly move. The pressure sensor is disposed close to the moving element for sensing the lateral pushing power when the moving element moves to contact with the pressure sensor along a lateral direction, in which the brush moves to laterally push the substrate after the lateral pushing power is sensed to reach a first threshold value by the pressure sensor such that the brush is abutted on the substrate when the brush cleans the substrate.

Abstract: The inventive substrate treatment apparatus includes: a rotative treatment control unit which controls a first chemical liquid supplying unit and a second chemical liquid supplying unit to perform a first chemical liquid supplying step of supplying a first chemical liquid to a substrate rotated by a substrate holding and rotating mechanism and a second chemical liquid supplying step of supplying a second chemical liquid to the substrate rotated by the substrate holding and rotating mechanism after the first chemical liquid supplying step; and a cleaning control unit which controls the cleaning liquid supplying unit to spout the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid outlet port to supply the cleaning liquid to the cup inner wall and/or the base wall surface before start of the second chemical liquid supplying step after end of the first chemical liquid supplying step, and/or during and/or after the second chemical liquid supplying step.

Abstract: An automatic rinsing machine includes a rinsing container with a lifting door and a rinsing chamber with a rinsing chamber opening closed in a fluid-tight manner by the lifting door. A drive device displaces the lifting door. The drive device includes a load-bearing tension unit. A lever arrangement is disposed between the load-bearing tension unit and the lifting door. The lever arrangement includes a clamping device that is guided in parallel with a direction of movement of the lifting door. The lifting door and the clamping device are supported under spring preload with respect to a common abutment.

Abstract: Contamination of surfaces of polysilicon rods removed from a Siemens reactor in a polysilicon production facility is reduced by cleaning the production facility at least every other week with a cleaning liquid containing water, optionally also containing neutral surfactants.

Abstract: Ultrasonic cleaning apparatuses and methods of cleaning substantially planar articles. An apparatus comprises (i) a substantially circular tank; (ii) a plurality of cleaning fluid inlets for delivering a cleaning fluid to the tank; (iii) an intermediate support for receiving an article to be cleaned; and (iv) an ultrasonic generator coupled to the tank for generating ultrasonic waves in the tank and cleaning fluid received therein. The apparatus is configured to remove particles from a substantially planar article and have them carried by flow of cleaning fluid away from the article and out of the tank. Using such an apparatus, a cleaning method comprises introducing a substantially planar article to be cleaned into the tank; introducing a cleaning fluid into the tank through the plurality of cleaning fluid inlets; and exciting the cleaning fluid with ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: A method of removing a residue layer formed on a side surface of each of a plurality of convex-shaped structure which stands together on a surface of a substrate or a side surface of a concave-shaped structure formed on the substrate, includes disposing an electrostatic lens between the substrate and a charged particle irradiation mechanism which linearly irradiates a beam of charged particles onto the substrate. The electrostatic lens diverges the beam of charged particles.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a method for simulating an operational effect of one or more changes in a CIP process. The method includes providing a graphical user interface configured to receive inputs from a user, receiving at least one proposed adjustment to one CIP phase of the CIP process, and generating a simulated CIP process based on a first set of CIP data and the at least one proposed adjustment to generate simulated CIP data based on the simulated CIP process. The simulated CIP data is displayed on the display. The simulated CIP data includes at least one of the amount or the total cost of each consumable used to generate the simulated CIP data. A total cost of the simulated CIP process is calculated, where the total cost of the simulated CIP process incorporates the proposed adjustment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for installation in a roll arrangement between the roll journals of a roll and chock. The sealing device has an annular main body having sealing rims that extend radially outwards. Furthermore, the sealing device has an annular reinforcement element having a strip-like section which coaxially surrounds the main body on the outer side thereof. In order to ensure the dimensional stability and thus also the function of the sealing device even after the installation thereof in the roll arrangement, that is to say after said sealing device has been pushed onto the frustroconical roll journals, the reinforcement element according to the invention has, in addition to the coaxial strip-like section, at least one flange which is connected thereto and is connected to the sealing rim. Furthermore, the invention relates to said roll arrangement.

Abstract: A die module set (1) for a pressing tool for producing screws, threaded bolts and ball pins includes two different cores (5, 14) and two different reinforcement rings (8, 11) being designed to be coordinated in a way that a first die (2) including a first core (5) and the reinforcement rings (8, 11) or alternatively a second die (2) including the other core (14) and only one of the reinforcement rings (11) can be composed thereof.

Abstract: A waste heat recovery apparatus includes a waste processing module and a heat recovery module. The waste processing module includes a heat exchange unit and a drive unit. The heat exchange unit includes a hollow tubular structure having at least one material inlet, at least one material outlet and a screw mounted axially thereinside. The drive unit rotates the screw to extrude the waste material. The heat recovery module includes a heat storage unit, at least one conveying pipeline and a compression unit. The heat storage unit contains a heat-storing medium for storing thermal energy. The conveying pipeline connected to the heat exchange unit and the heat storage unit allows a working medium to flow through the heat exchange unit and the heat storage unit. The compression unit coupled to the conveying pipeline circulates the working medium to flow in the conveying pipeline.

Abstract: A steam generator includes a lower integrated tubesheet and plenum (ITP) configured to receive feedwater and a first set of heat transfer tubes fluidly coupled to a plurality of stubs protruding from a first side of the lower ITP. A second set of heat transfer tubes fluidly couples to plurality of stubs protruding from a second side of the lower ITP. The first set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially clock-wise direction, and the second set of heat transfer tubes is coiled in a substantially counter-clockwise direction. The steam generator further includes an upper ITP fluidly coupled to the first and second set of heat transfer tubes, wherein the feedwater entering the lower ITP is converted to steam in the first and second sets of heat transfer tubes. The upper ITP is configured to transport the steam away from the steam generator.

Abstract: In order to restrain the length of an endless metal ring from dispersing, a method of manufacturing a CVT belt has a first-stage stretching step of extending a circumferential length of an endless metal belt by widening distances among rollers. The method includes a measuring step of measuring a spring-back amount of the endless metal belt in the first-stage stretching step. The method includes a calculating step of calculating a predicted spring-back amount that is predicted from the measured spring-back amount. The method also includes a second-stage stretching step of stretching the endless metal belt to process the endless metal belt into a predetermined circumferential length by further widening the distances among the rollers based on the predicted spring-back amount.

Abstract: A method for production of a metallic material from a semifinished metallic billet, the semifinished metallic billet including a nanocrystalline microstructure and/or an ultrafine-grained microstructure, the method including the steps of (1) subjecting the semifinished metallic billet to a rotary incremental forming process to form an intermediate wrought metallic billet, and (2) subjecting the intermediate wrought metallic billet to a high rate forming process to form a metallic product.

Abstract: Blind rivet setting device and method. The blind rivet setting device includes a housing; a pulling mechanism arranged in the housing; an electric motor structured and arranged move the pulling mechanism in a pulling direction out of a rivet receiving position; a control device, which is structured and arranged to control the motor, including a tear-off detection device that generates a mandrel tear-off signal when a pulling mandrel is torn off; and an operating device that is connected to the control device. When the mandrel tear-off signal is generated, the control device stops the driving of the pulling mechanism in the pulling direction.

Abstract: A sand-mold molding method for producing a molded article obtained by packing foamed sand may include stirring a binder with an aggregate to form foamed sand; forming a cavity via clamping a metallic mold closed; packing the foamed sand into the cavity of the metallic mold and then heating and solidifying the foamed sand; and opening the metallic mold partially to provide a gap in the metallic mold while maintaining the cavity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing hollow ingot for retaining ring of large generator by electroslag remelting, comprising the following steps: (1) preparing consumable electrode assemblies; (2) melting slag into molten slag; (3) inserting one consumable electrode assembly into an electroslag remelting hollow ingot mold; (4) switching on two transformers; (5) pouring the molten slag into the electroslag remelting hollow ingot mold; (6) forming a current circuit among a stub, the consumable electrode assembly and a water-cooled bottom plate; (7) forming a current circuit among the upper segment, the water-cooled bottom plate and the transformer; (8) regulating the output current and voltage of the two transformers; (9) starting a withdrawing device to withdraw; (10) exchanging the consumable electrode assembly; (11) inserting a subsequent consumable electrode assembly into the molten slag, and repeating steps (8) to (10) until withdrawing is completed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flexible substrate, made of metallic glass that is of high resilience suitable for use in electronic devices. The metallic glass is composed of a commercial alloy that can be produced in a continuous process on a mass scale, and may be selected from among Mg-, Ca-, Al-, Ti-, Zr-, Hf-, Fe-, Co-, Ni-, and Cu-based metallic glass. Preferably, its crystallization temperature, which determines the process allowable temperature, is 200° C. or higher. The flexible metallic glass substrate exhibits excellent fatigue properties as well as resilience of 1.5 MJ/m3 or higher. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is within a small range of 1 to 20 ppm/° C., so that the flexible metallic glass substrate shows a better interfacial property with electronic devices.

Abstract: A pulling-up-type continuous casting apparatus according to the present invention includes a holding furnace, a draw-out part, a shape-defining member, and a temperature measurement unit. The holding furnace holds a molten metal. The draw-out part draws out the molten metal from a molten-metal surface of the molten metal that is held in the holding furnace. The shape-defining member defines a cross-sectional shape of a cast-metal article to be cast by applying an external force to a held molten metal which is an unsolidified molten metal that has been drawn out by the draw-out part, the shape-defining member being located in the vicinity of the molten-metal surface. The temperature measurement unit measures the temperature of the held molten metal, and the temperature of the held molten metal is controlled based on the result of measurement in the temperature measurement unit.