Abstract: This invention relates to a collector pipe (8) that is permeable to a gaseous fluid and impermeable to catalyst particles, with an approximately cylindrical shape extending along an approximately vertical axis having a first surface that can be in contact with the catalyst particles and a second surface opposite the first surface, the pipe containing a plurality of shaped vertical wires (11) having a first face (12) that can be in contact with the catalyst particles and a second face (13) opposite the first face (12), the shaped wires (11) being integral with a plurality of horizontal support rings (14) by their second face (13), the shaped wires (11) and the support rings (14) defining a plurality of openings.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and processes for three phase contacting and reactions in a cross flow reactor with reduced feed vaporization, low pressure operation, higher liquid holdup, lower reactor pressure drop, low severity operation, and reduced product inhibitory effects. A cross flow reactor for three phase catalytic hydroprocessing, having at least one reactor stage is disclosed. The reactor stage has a central gas distributor with perforated lateral surface for distributing gas, a middle region accommodating a packed catalyst bed, and an outer gas space for removal of effluent gases from the middle region. The middle region receives a liquid reactant and gas from central gas distributor to carry out three phase catalytic hydroprocessing reaction.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to reactor for partial oxidation of hydrocarbonaceous feedstock. The reactor comprises outer shell with reaction products outlet device with at least one device for inlet of feedstock or feedstock components into the catalyst sleeve placed within the reactor with a gap between the outer shell filled with a catalyst and comprising means of product outlet from its lower part. This catalyst sleeve is furnished with a jacket in contact with at least a part of the cylindrical wall of the catalyst sleeve having open-end holes in the point of contact with jacket, and the reactor is equipped with a means of inlet of a cooling agent into the jacket that cools the catalyst sleeve. Technical result of claimed invention is reduction of catalyst sleeve wall temperature to 1000° C. or lower and reduction of catalyst sleeve material corrosion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collector pipe (8) that is permeable to a gaseous fluid and able to retain particles having a dimension that is greater than a minimum dimension, in which the cross-section of said pipe is a convex polygon having at least three sides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a caprolactam-based fatty amide additive having an amine or salified amine ending useful as a hydrogelator for aqueous compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are porous nanoparticles having a particle size of from about 50 nm to about 2 ?m and a pore diameter of from about 20 nm to about 400 nm. The porous nanoparticles include a resin composition comprising at least one polyester resin in the absence of an organic solvent, and a surfactant.

Abstract: In a plant comprising a first apparatus for the electrochemical or electrothermal production of hydrogen, which produces a first hydrogen stream; a second apparatus for producing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon by steam reforming, partial oxidation or dehydrogenation, which produces a second hydrogen stream; a hydrogen conduit or a hydrogen consumer to which both the first hydrogen stream and the second hydrogen stream are fed; and a control device which matches the production of hydrogen in the first apparatus and in the second apparatus in such a way that the total amount of first hydrogen stream and second hydrogen stream corresponds to a predetermined value, excess electric energy can be efficiently utilized by operating the apparatus for the electrochemical or electrothermal production of hydrogen with excess electric energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a device, system, and method utilizing an advanced oxidation process to react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals. The device, system, and method of the present invention employ a wick structure to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products.

Abstract: A reactor is configured to release hydrogen from a hydrogen-bearing, liquid compound, having a reactor vessel which comprises at least one body with metallic support structure. A solid, highly porous coating is applied on said at least one body which comprises catalytically acting substances for the release of hydrogen from the liquid, hydrogen-bearing compound, wherein the at least one body with metallic support structure is configured to be heated by one of intrinsic Joule heating or induction heating.

Abstract: A continuous solid-state polymerization device according to the present invention comprises: a feeder for injecting a prepolymer continuously; a transverse reactor connected to the feeder via a first connector to receive the prepolymer from the feeder and to perform solid-state polymerization, the reactor itself rotating; and a chamber connected to the transverse reactor via a second connector to receive a polymer, which has been discharged from the transverse reactor, and solid-state polymerization of which has been completed, and to discharge the polymer, wherein the transverse reactor has a demolding coating film formed on the inner wall thereof, and the feeder, the transverse reactor and the chamber are in a vacuum state. The continuous solid-state polymerization device can prevent formation of an interval, in which the prepolymer stagnates, and can perform solid-state polymerization continuously in a vacuum state without using inert gas.

Abstract: A gas-adsorbing material may increase gas barrier properties for a target gas by reducing a gas-adsorption rate while maintaining gas-adsorption performance. A vacuum insulation material may use the gas-adsorbing material. The gas-adsorbing material may include a gas-adsorbing composition including a copper ion exchanged ZSM-5-type zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio ranging from about 10 to 50 in a framework of zeolite. A ratio of dealuminization of the ZSM-5-type zeolite is at least about 15%, and the gas-adsorbing material is capable of adsorbing at least nitrogen. Furthermore, the gas-adsorbing material may include a calcinated body of a compressed article comprising a gas-adsorbing composition including a copper ion exchanged ZSM-5-type zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio ranging from about 10 to 50 in a framework of zeolite (where a ratio of dealuminization of the ZSM-5-type zeolite is at least about 15%) and a moisture-absorbing material.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to materials for use in CO2 capture in high pressure environments. In some embodiments, the materials include a porous carbon material containing a plurality of pores for use in a high pressure environment. Additional embodiments pertain to methods of utilizing the materials of the present disclosure to capture CO2 from various environments. In some embodiments, the materials of the present disclosure selectively capture CO2 over hydrocarbon species in the environment.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas to provide a methane-rich natural gas stream and less volatile natural gas liquids (NGLs). This method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media which is regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process.

Abstract: Provided are a carrier for a dry adsorbent for carbon dioxide, including spherical silica whose surface is engraved in the form of nanowires, and a method for preparing the same. Although the carrier for a dry adsorbent for carbon dioxide including spherical silica that has nanowires on the surface thereof has a very non-uniform shape, it serves better as a host structure adsorbing carbon dioxide as compared to the conventional carrier for a carbon dioxide adsorbent, and thus may be used for a host-guest adsorbent applicable to a fluidized bed process. In addition, the method for preparing a carrier for a carbon dioxide adsorbent provides nanowire-coated silicon spheres having an increased surface roughness and an increased surface area, thereby providing increased carbon dioxide capturing efficiency. Further, since the method for forming nanowires is simple, it is easy to carry out mass production without any separate process, thereby providing excellent cost efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a honeycomb catalyst that includes titanium oxide, vanadium oxide, and tungsten oxide, and exhibits sufficient NOx conversion ability although it contains a small amount of vanadium oxide. The honeycomb catalyst of the present invention contains: titanium oxide; vanadium oxide; and tungsten oxide, the honeycomb catalyst containing the vanadium oxide in an amount of 0.3 to 5.0 wt %, a peak attributable to a vanadium atom being spaced by an interatomic distance of 2.4 to 2.5 ? from a tungsten atom in a radial distribution function, the intensity of the peak being 0.05 ? or more in the radial distribution function per 1 wt % of the amount of the vanadium oxide in the honeycomb catalyst, the radial distribution function being obtained by Fourier transformation of an extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectrum in a K-absorption edge of the tungsten in the honeycomb catalyst.

Abstract: Sulfur-resistant SPGM catalysts with significant oxidation capabilities are disclosed. Catalytic layers of SPGM samples may be prepared using incipient wetness and metallizing techniques to structure a washcoat layer of ZPGM material of YMnO3 perovskite , and an overcoat layer including Pt/Pd composition on alumina-silica support oxide. Loading of PGM in OC layer is less than 5 g/ft3. A testing methodology for samples may be enabled including of DOC light-off, and soaking under isothermal DOC and sulfated DOC conditions to assess synergistic influence of adding ZPGM to PGM catalyst samples. Resistance to sulfur and catalytic stability may be observed under 5.2 gS/L condition to assess significant improvements in NO oxidation, HC conversion, and CO selectivity. Resistance to sulfur of disclosed SPGM catalyst may be compared with performance of an equivalent PGM control catalyst for DOC applications.

Abstract: Sulfur-resistant SPGM catalysts with significant oxidation capabilities are disclosed. A plurality of catalyst samples may be prepared including ZPGM material compositions of YMnO3 perovskite supported on doped Zirconia and cordierite substrate, and front zoned with Pd and Pt/Pd compositions. Incipient wetness and metallizing techniques may be used for the catalytic layers. Testing of samples may be performed under standard and sulfated DOC conditions to assess influence of adding PGM to ZPGM catalyst samples. Levels of NO oxidation and HC oxidation may be compared. Resistance to sulfur and catalytic stability may be observed under long-term sulfated DOC condition to determine SPGM catalyst samples for DOC applications which may provide the most significant improvements in NO oxidation, HC conversion, CO selectivity, and long-term resistance to sulfur.

Abstract: Variations of bulk powder catalyst material including Cu—Co, Fe—Co, and Co—Mn spinel systems for ZPGM TWC applications are disclosed. The disclosed bulk powder catalyst samples include stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric Cu—Co, Fe—Co, and Co—Mn spinels on Pr6O11—ZrO2 support oxide, prepared using incipient wetness method. Activity measurements under isothermal steady state sweep test condition may be performed rich to lean condition. Catalytic activity of bulk powder samples may be compared to analyze the influence that different bimetallic spinel compositions may have on TWC performance, including ZPGM materials for a plurality of TWC applications. Stoichiometric Cu—Co, Fe—Co, and Co—Mn spinel systems exhibit higher catalytic activity than non-stoichiometric Cu—Co, Fe—Co, and Co—Mn spinel systems. The influence of stoichiometric Cu—Co, Fe—Co, and Co—Mn spinel systems may lead into cost effective manufacturing solutions for ZPGM TWC systems.

Abstract: Variations of ZPGM bulk powder catalyst materials, including Cu—Co—Mn ternary spinel systems for TWC applications are disclosed. Bulk powder catalyst samples are prepared employing a plurality of molar ratio variations, including disclosed Cu—Co—Mn spinel on Praseodymium-Zirconia support oxide made by incipient wetness method, or Cu—Co—Mn spinel on Niobium-Zirconia support oxide, which may be synthesized by co-precipitation method. A plurality of bulk powder catalyst samples may be tested by performing isothermal steady state sweep test, employing a flow reactor at inlet temperature of about 450° C., and testing a gas stream from lean to rich condition and influence on TWC performance measured/analyzed, which may lead into significant improvements in the manufacturing of ZPGM bulk powder catalyst materials for TWC applications.

Abstract: Bimetallic Synergized Platinum Group Metals (SPGM) catalyst systems for TWC application are disclosed. Disclosed bimetallic SPGM catalyst systems may include a washcoat with a Cu—Mn spinel structure and an overcoat that includes PGMs, such as Pd/Rh or Pt/Rh supported on carrier material oxides, such as alumina. Bimetallic SPGM catalyst systems show significant improvement in nitrogen oxide reduction performance under lean operating conditions, which allows a reduced consumption of fuel. Additionally, disclosed bimetallic SPGM catalyst systems exhibit enhanced catalytic activity for carbon monoxide conversion. Furthermore, bimetallic SPGM catalyst systems are found to have enhanced catalytic activity for fresh, hydrothermally aged and fuel cut aged conditions compared to PGM catalyst system, showing that there is a synergistic effect between PGM catalyst and Cu—Mn spinel within the disclosed SPGM catalyst system which help in performance and thermal stability of disclosed SPGM catalyst systems.

Abstract: Provided was a monolithic catalyst for synthesizing an oxalate by carbon monoxide (CO) gaseous-phase coupling, a preparation method and the use thereof. In the catalyst, a ceramic honeycomb or a metal honeycomb was used as skeletal carrier, metal oxides were used as a carrier coating, precious metals Pt, Pd, Ir, Rh were used as active ingredients, as well as Fe, Co, Ni were used as additives, wherein the carrier coating accounts for 5 to 50 wt. % of the honeycomb carrier; the active ingredients of the catalyst account for 0.1 to 5 wt. % of the carrier coating; the additives of the catalyst account for 0.3 to 10 wt. % of the carrier coating; and the atomic ratio of the active ingredients to the additives was 0.1 to 3. the reaction for synthesizing the oxalate was carried out in a fixed bed reactor, wherein, N2 was used as a carrier gas. The volume ratio of N2:CO:Alkyl nitrite was 20-80:5-60:10-40, and the retention time was 0.5-10 s.

Abstract: A chelated hydroprocessing catalyst exhibiting low moisture is obtained by heating an impregnated, calcined carrier to a temperature higher than 200° C. and less than a temperature and for a period of time that would cause substantial decomposition of the chelating agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.

Abstract: A catalyst composition contains an inorganic porous material with pore diameters of at least 2 nm and of crystals of molecular sieve. The crystals of molecular sieve have an average diameter, measured by scanning electron microscopy, not bigger than 50 nm. The catalyst composition has a concentration of acid sites ranges from 50 to 1200 ?mol/g measured by TPD NH3 adsorption. An XRD pattern of the catalyst composition is the same as an XRD pattern of the inorganic porous material.

Abstract: A catalyst article comprises an SCR catalyst and a NOx adsorber catalyst, where each of these catalysts comprise a metal molecular sieve, each with a different metal. The catalyst article can be close coupled with other components to give a NOX performance advantage from cold start to a combined DOC and SCRF system. Higher NOX conversion is also shown in under-floor location due to NOx storage before SCR light off and selective NH3 slip control, allowing higher NH3 fill levels. Systems comprising the catalyst article and methods of using the catalyst article to give improved hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide control, as well as ammonia slip control, are described. The systems can include flow-through or wall-flow monoliths.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific acylhydrazone compounds, their use as oxidation catalysts and to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The compounds are substituted with a specific cyclic ammonium group adjacent to the acyl group. Further aspects of the invention are compositions or formulations comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Provided are: a polymer-supported phosphane compound exhibiting excellent catalytic reaction activity; a complex including the compound and a transition metal; and a catalyst including the complex. This polymer compound includes: units of threefold styrene cross-linked phosphane; and styrene units having substituent groups (R) in position 4 (provided that R represents hydrogen, a C1-6 lower alkyl group, a C1-6 lower alkoxy group, or a polar functional group). In the formula in which the polymer compound includes structure (1), PS represents a polystyrene unit chain including the styrene units having the substituent groups (R). The complex includes the polymer and a transition metal. The catalyst for an organic compound coupling reaction includes the complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst complexes comprising palladium (Pd) and at least one spiro-1,1?-biindane-7,7?-bisphosphine oxide ligand as disclosed herein, and their use. The present invention is further directed to the asymmetric catalyzed covalent carbon-carbon single bond formation from aryl, heteroaryl and alkenyl triflates and halides and olefins utilising the said catalyst complexes.

Abstract: A method of making a selective hydrogenation catalyst comprising contacting a support with a palladium-containing compound to form a supported-palladium composition; contacting the supported-palladium composition with an organophosphorus compound and a weak acid to form a catalyst composition; and reducing the catalyst composition to form the catalyst. A method of making a selective hydrogenation catalyst comprising contacting an alumina support with a palladium-containing compound to form a supported-palladium composition; contacting the supported-palladium composition with silver nitrate and potassium fluoride to form a mixture; contacting the mixture with an organophosphorus compound and a weak acid to form a catalyst precursor; and reducing the catalyst precursor to form the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention discloses photostable composite of indium gallium nitride and zinc oxide for solar water splitting, comprising Indium content in the range of 1-40 wt %, Ga content in the range of 1 to 15 wt %, nitrogen content in the range of 0.1 to 5 wt %, and the remaining is ZnO. The combustion synthesis comprises the steps of: (a) dissolving 45 to 55 wt % urea, 75 to 80 wt % Zinc nitrate, 3 to 5 wt % Gallium nitrate, and 15 to 20 wt % Indium nitrate in water with stirring until a homogenous solution is formed; and (b) heating the homogenous solution of step (a) at a temperature in the range of 450-550 [deg.]C for period in the range of 2 to 20 min to obtain the photostable composite.

Abstract: Supported, bimetallic catalyst systems are provided. The supported, bimetallic catalyst system can include a support defining a surface; a core metal positioned on the surface of the support; and a shell metal positioned on the core metal to form a core-shell particle on the surface of the support. The core metal has a surface free energy that is higher than a surface free energy of the shell metal. Methods are also provided for the formation of such supported, bimetallic catalyst systems, as well as the use of such supported, bimetallic catalyst systems in chemical processes.

Abstract: A die has two surfaces, in a forming material supplying surface which is one surface, a plurality of back holes to introduce a forming material of a honeycomb formed body into the die are formed, and in a honeycomb formed body extruding surface which is the other surface, lattice-shaped slits corresponding to cell partition walls are formed, the back holes communicate with the slits in slit intersecting portions of the slits, polygonal cell blocks defined by the slits include chamfered portions in which parts of corner portions and the like are chamfered at a chamfering angle ? of 1.0 to 8.0° to the extruding direction, from the honeycomb formed body extruding surface toward a slit depth direction, and straight portions which are not chamfered, and a ratio of a length L of the straight portion to a slit depth D is from 20 to 60%.

Abstract: A method for producing a catalyst using an additive layer method includes: (i) forming a layer of a powdered catalyst or catalyst support material, (ii) binding or fusing the powder in said layer according to a predetermined pattern, (iii) repeating (i) and (ii) layer upon layer to form a shaped unit, and (iv) optionally applying a catalytic material to said shaped unit.

Abstract: A metal loaded catalyst comprises a support and main active metal components and optional auxiliary active metal components, wherein the main active metal components are elementary substances and obtained by ionizing radiation reducing precursors of main active metal components. The catalyst can be widely used in the catalytic reactions of petrochemistry industry with high activity and selectivity. The catalyst can be used directly without being reduced preliminarily by hydrogen.

Abstract: The method for regenerating a carbonyl sulfide (COS) hydrolysis catalyst according to the present invention is a method for regenerating a Ba/TiO2 based carbonyl sulfide (COS) hydrolysis catalyst by hydrolyzing COS which is contained in a gas obtained by gasifying a carbon raw material, wherein a spent COS hydrolysis catalyst is washed with water, dried, immersed in an aqueous solution of a barium salt for a prescribed amount of time, dried, and calcined so as to re-support the active component on the surface of the COS hydrolysis catalyst, thus enabling the regeneration of the COS hydrolysis catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a syringe, comprising: a syringe body (12) having an axial inner cavity (16), which extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis (LA) of the syringe body (12) and in which a plunger (14) can be or is accommodated in such a way that the plunger can be moved in the longitudinal direction, and a needle (18), which can be or is connected to the syringe body (12) at a longitudinal end of the syringe body (12), wherein the syringe body (12) has a coupling segment (20) at the needle-side longitudinal end of the syringe body (12), to which coupling segment (20) the needle (18) can be or is fastened by means of a connecting element (22) that can be slid on in the longitudinal direction. According to the invention, at least one radially inward cavity (34) is provided on the coupling segment (20), which cavity can be brought into engagement or is in engagement with at least one corresponding locking segment (32) provided on the connecting element (22).

Abstract: The invention is a microfluidic devices having a channel that is microscopic but is free from the risk of the attachment of substrates. A microfluidic device includes a channel in a body, and the channel has a patterned resin composition layer formed from a photosensitive resin composition including an oxiranyl group-containing compound, an oxetanyl group-containing compound and a photoacid generator.

Abstract: A mechanical separator and separation assembly for separating a fluid sample into first and second parts within a collection container is disclosed. The mechanical separator has a body having a through-hole for allowing fluid to pass therethrough and includes a first portion, having a first density, and a second portion, having a second density different from the first density. The body defines a longitudinal axis extending perpendicular to the through-hole, and exhibits a first compression value when a force is applied to the body along this axis. The body also defines an axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and along the through-hole and exhibits a second compression value when a force is applied along this axis. The first compression value is different than the second compression value and may be less than the second compression value.

Abstract: A separation assembly for separation of a fluid into first and second parts is disclosed. A container has a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior, the container defining a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. A separator body is disposed within the interior having a through-hole defined therethrough. The separator body includes a first part, and a second part interfaced with the first part, wherein the separator body is transitionable from a first position wherein the through-hole is provided in fluid-receiving alignment with the first end of the container, to a second position wherein the through-hole is provided substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container. In the first position, a through-axis of the through-hole of the separator body is in a plane that is not parallel with a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the container.

Abstract: A specimen collection device capable of maintaining chain of custody and automated specimen manipulation is provided. The specimen collection device of the present invention maintains secure association with a specimen and specimen identifying information, and provides compatibility with automated specimen handling and analysis equipment capable of transferring and/or extracting a collected specimen from clinical or environmental samples without human intervention.

Abstract: The invention provides a microfluidic device for mixing liquid reagents, the device comprises, a chip forming at least one reaction chamber between a bottom and a top and extending between an inlet and an outlet. To enable manufacturing from less rigid materials, the device comprises pillars extending from the bottom to the top. The invention further provides a method of mixing reagents by use of the device.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating, manipulating, and measuring fluidic droplets in mixed phase systems based on establishing transient continuities between otherwise spatially separated phases. In certain methods of the invention, electrodes in contact with the continuous phases allow electrical monitoring of continuity or proximity of separated phases as a means to characterize droplets. In other methods of the invention, fluidic continuity provides a means for generating droplets, injecting or extracting the contents of droplets, and sorting droplets. Chemical techniques are also provided that use these droplet-based methods, or others, to quantify and identify nucleic acids through incorporation into hydrogel particles. The nucleic acids are entrapped either actively by chemical incorporation during gel polymerization or passively by chain entanglement.

Abstract: A container storage receptacle includes a package, and a cleaning container that is enclosed and stored in the package, and that encloses and stores a cleaning solution for cleaning a nucleic acid binding activity solid-phase carrier which has an adsorbed nucleic acid. The cleaning solution contains alcohol, and an inner portion of the package is in a state of being saturated with alcohol vapor.

Abstract: A container storage receptacle includes a package and an elution container that is enclosed and stored in the package, and that encloses and stores an eluent for eluting a nucleic acid from a nucleic acid binding activity solid-phase carrier. The eluent contains water, and an inner portion of the package is in a state of being saturated with water vapor.

Abstract: An interconnect adaptor for connecting a microfluidic device to a fluidic system. The interconnect adapter includes a base substrate and a nozzle array. The base substrate includes a first side and a second side. The nozzle array includes two or more nozzles extending away from the base substrate. Each nozzle includes an opening with a channel extending therefrom. The channels are configured to transport fluid between the microfluidic device and the fluidic system. Each of the nozzles is configured to be inserted into a respective hole in the microfluidic device, in some embodiments, the insertion forms a radially sealed connection between each nozzle and respective hole when the nozzles are inserted a predetermined distance into the respective holes.

Abstract: A portable real-time heating and detection device includes a body, a cover and a detection unit. The body has an opening, and a base. The cover has a control unit and a fix unit. The detection unit is disposed on the base of the body and has a thermostat, an optical excitation, an optical detection, and a circuit board. The thermostat is disposed close to the opening and has at least one thermostat zone. The optical exciter is disposed between the thermostat and the base. The optical detector is disposed between the thermostat and the opening. The circuit board is electrical coupled to the control unit, the thermostat, the optical excitation, and the optical detector, respectively.

Abstract: A mill for the comminution of particulate material by impact means including a shell rotating at super critical velocity and a gyrating mandrel. Material introduced to the mill forms a bed on the inner surface of the shell and is then crushed by the impact of the gyrating mandrel. The axis of rotation of the shell is in angularly displaced from the axis of gyration of the mandrel to transport material through the mill.

Abstract: A machine frame (1) for a roll press. This machine frame has an axial frame (2) for absorbing axial forces developing due to the operation and at least two radial frames (3) for absorbing radial forces developing due to the operation. The elements (36) of the radial frame (3), which absorb the radial forces, are mounted elastically in the machine frame (1).

Abstract: A rotary mill for grinding recycled glass materials into particles has a housing defining an impact chamber with a rotor in the chamber at the bottom of an inclined guide wall underneath the feed opening. The rotor has a plurality of axially extending, angularly spaced massive impact hammers so that the impact hammers impact and deflect the solid materials onto a plurality of shatter bars located at the peripheral wall. Each of the impact hammers has a leading blade element of a hardened steel which has a front face inclined relative to a bottom portion of the guide surface so that an outer edge of the front face is angularly advanced relative to an inner edge thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are discussed herein for safely and automatically removing blockages from a shredding apparatus. For example, the shredding apparatus discussed herein include features that force blockages out of the shredding apparatus while the shredding apparatus is operating in one direction, without hindering the shredding of materials when the shredding apparatus is operating in an opposite direction. Moreover, the features remain stationary irrespective of the direction at which the shredding apparatus is operating, reducing the risk of failure.