Patents Issued in July 21, 2016
-
Publication number: 20160207762Abstract: A sensor package structure and method is characterized in connecting a sensor with a circuit substrate in a flip chip bonding method to enhance the structure strength and miniaturize the product; using a no-flow underfill glue to fill the gap between the sensor and the circuit substrate to protect the contacts of the flip chip structure, prevent the performance from being affected by the overflowing encapsulant, and promote the reliability of products. The present invention uses the no-flow underfill glue process to replace the processes of forming a dam and a soft protection layer and thus simplifies the fabrication process and reduces the fabrication cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: CHIH-WEI LU, KUAN-TIEN SHEN, TSAN-LIEN YEH
-
Publication number: 20160207763Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method of fabricating a MEMS device. In the MEMS device, a movable plate is disposed within a cavity such that the movable plate is movable within the cavity. To form the cavity, sacrificial material may be deposited and then the material of the movable plate is deposited thereover. The sacrificial material is removed to free the mov able plate to move within the cavity. The sacrificial material, once deposited, may not be sufficiently planar because the height difference between the lowest point and the highest point of the sacrificial material may be quite high. To ensure the movable plate is sufficiently planar, the planarity of the sacrificial material should be maximized. To maximize the surface planarity of the sacrificial material, the sacrificial material may be deposited and then conductive heated to permit the sacrificial material to reflow and thus, be planarized.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Brian I. TROY, James F. BOBEY, Mickael RENAULT, Joseph Damian Gordon LACEY, Thomas L. MAGUIRE
-
Publication number: 20160207764Abstract: This invention describes novel methods for using solid and liquid perfluorinated solutions for hydrogen storage devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Demetrios Markou
-
Publication number: 20160207765Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrogen water generator that is capable of preventing an increase in pH so as to prevent alkalinization of water while generating water containing plenty of hydrogen gas. A hydrogen water generator 20 includes a container 21 having water 22 and magnesium particles 23, capable of reacting with the water 22 to generate hydrogen gas, encapsulated therein, wherein the container 21 is made of an air-permeable and water-impermeable material, which allows the hydrogen gas to pass from the inside to the outside of the container and prevents the water from passing from the inside to the outside of the container. At least one kind of thermoplastic resin selected from a group consisting of (A) polyvinylidene chloride, (B) polyvinyl chloride, and (C) polyacrylonitrile may be used as the air-permeable and water-impermeable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Takashi TAKEHARA
-
Publication number: 20160207766Abstract: A process and plant for producing a makeup synthesis gas (20) for the synthesis of ammonia, comprising: reforming of a hydrocarbon feedstock (10) in a steam reformer (SMR), purification of said gas product obtaining a hydrogen synthesis gas, addition of a suitable amount of nitrogen (19) to said hydrogen synthesis gas, wherein said purification includes separation of hydrogen in a main separation unit (S1), which produces a hydrogen current (14) and a tail gas (15), and wherein further hydrogen is recovered from the said tail gas (15) in an additional separation unit (S2); some embodiments provides that an amount of gas product (24) is also fed to said additional separation unit; a corresponding method for the revamping of a front-end of an ammonia plant is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Casale SAInventors: Ermanno FILIPPI, Raffaele OSTUNI
-
Publication number: 20160207767Abstract: An apparatus (10) for preparing acetylene and synthesis gas by partial oxidation of hydrocarbons with oxygen is proposed, comprising a mixing unit (12), a mixing section and a mixing diffuser (16). The mixing unit (12) has a feed orifice (18) for supply of a hydrocarbonaceous stream, a feed orifice (20) for supply of an oxygenous stream, a swirl register and a distributor plate (24). The distributor plate (24) is disposed between the mixing section (14) and the feed orifice (18) for supply of a hydrocarbonaceous stream. The distributor plate (24) has orifices (28). The swirl register (22) is disposed between the feed orifice (20) for supply of an oxygenous stream and the mixing section (14). The mixing diffuser (16) is connected to the mixing section (14). There is a further proposal of a process for preparing acetylene and synthesis gas by partial oxidation of hydrocarbons with oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Matthias KERN, Michael RUSS, Peter RENZE, Maximilian VICARI
-
Publication number: 20160207768Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ozone generation device includes a first electrode unit, a second electrode unit, a fuse and a fuse holder. The first electrode unit is provided on an inner face of a discharge tube. The second electrode unit is provided outside the discharge tube at an interval. The second electrode faces the first electrode unit. A diameter of the outer face of the fuse is smaller than a diameter of the inner face. At least a part of the outer face is positioned inside the discharge tube. The fuse holder is interposed between the discharge tube and the fuse, includes the outer periphery and an inner periphery and is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The outer periphery extends in an arc along the inner face to come into contact with the inner face. The inner periphery extends in an arc along the outer face to come into contact with the outer face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Akihiko SHIROTA, Kazuhiko NODA, Michiko HASHIMOTO, Kie KUBO
-
Publication number: 20160207769Abstract: Bulk iron nitride can be synthesized from iron nitride powder by spark plasma sintering. The iron nitride can be spark plasma sintered at a temperature of less than 600° C. and a pressure of less than 600 MPa, with 400 MPa or less most often being sufficient. High pressure SPS can consolidate dense iron nitrides at a lower temperature to avoid decomposition. The higher pressure and lower temperature of spark discharge sintering avoids decomposition and limits grain growth, enabling enhanced magnetic properties. The method can further comprise synthesis of nanocrystalline iron nitride powders using two-step reactive milling prior to high-pressure spark discharge sintering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Todd Monson, Enrique J. Lavernia, Baolong Zheng, Yizhang Zhou
-
Publication number: 20160207770Abstract: A system and method for producing carbon nano-structures. The proposed method allows for producing carbon nano-structures on a commercial scale, while reducing the degree of agglomeration and the influence of the walls of the reaction chamber on the process, as well as increasing control over the process of preparation of the nano-structures. A method for producing carbon nano-structure by decomposition of hydrocarbon gases in the reaction chamber in the presence of a catalyst includes preparing a working mixture, wherein the mixture includes nano-particles comprising a catalyst substance, a carrier gas and gaseous hydrocarbons; feeding the reaction mixture into the reaction chamber; discharging carbon nano-structures from the reaction chamber in a stream of gaseous products of hydrocarbon decomposition; and separating carbon nano-structures from gaseous products of hydrocarbon decomposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Mikhail Rudolfovich Predtechenskiy
-
Publication number: 20160207771Abstract: An apparatus of the present invention for producing aligned carbon nanotube aggregates is an apparatus for producing aligned carbon nanotube aggregates, the apparatus being configured to grow the aligned carbon nanotube aggregate by: causing a catalyst formed on a surface of a substrate to be surrounded by a reducing gas environment constituted by a reducing gas; heating at least either the catalyst or the reducing gas; causing the catalyst to be surrounded by a raw material gas environment constituted by a raw material gas; and heating at least either the catalyst or the raw material gas, at least either an apparatus component exposed to the reducing gas or an apparatus component exposed to the raw material gas being made from a heat-resistant alloy, and having a surface plated with molten aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicants: ZEON CORPORATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Akiyoshi SHIBUYA, Keiichi KAWATA, Kenji HATA, Motoo YUMURA
-
Publication number: 20160207772Abstract: The invention shows a production apparatus for producing carbon nanotubes by the gas-phase catalysis process, comprising: a first chamber having a growth region that is a region in which carbon nanotubes are formed; a first temperature adjustment device capable of adjusting a temperature of the growth region in the first chamber; a pressure adjustment device capable of adjusting a pressure in the first chamber; a first feed device capable of feeding a carbon source to the growth region in the first chamber; a second temperature adjustment device capable of adjusting a temperature of a solid-phase iron family element-containing material disposed in the production apparatus; and a second feed device capable of feeding a gas-phase halogen-containing substance into the production apparatus so that the iron family element-containing material of which the temperature is adjusted to a predetermined temperature by the second temperature adjustment device can react with the halogen-containing substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SHIZUOKA UNIVERSITY, JNC CORPORATIONInventors: Yoku INOUE, Takayuki NAKANO, Tauto NAKANISHI
-
Publication number: 20160207773Abstract: The invention shows a production apparatus (10) for producing carbon nanotubes by the gas-phase catalysis process, comprising: a first chamber (14) having a growth region that is a region in which carbon nanotubes are formed; a first temperature adjustment device (16, 18) capable of adjusting a temperature of the growth region in the first chamber (14); a pressure adjustment device (23, 24) capable of adjusting a pressure in the first chamber (14); a first feed device (30) capable of feeding a carbon source to the growth region in the first chamber (14); and a first vaporization device (including heater (31B)) capable of vaporizing a liquid (L) disposed in the production apparatus (10), wherein the first vaporization device (including heater (31B)) can vaporize the liquid (L) so that at least one kind of gas-phase catalyst is fed to the growth region in the first chamber (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SHIZUOKA UNIVERSIT Y, JNC CORPORATIONInventors: Yoku INOUE, Takayuki NAKANO, Tauto NAKANISHI
-
Publication number: 20160207774Abstract: Oligophenylene monomers for the synthesis of polymeric precursors for the preparation of graphene nanoribbons, the polymeric precursors, and methods for preparing them, as well as methods for preparing the graphene nauoribbons from the polymeric precursors and the monomers are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicants: BASF SE, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Wissenschaften e.V.Inventors: Sorin IVANOVICI, Matthias SCHWAB, Xinliang FENG, Klaus MUELLEN
-
Publication number: 20160207775Abstract: Procedures for the synthesis of zero dimension GQDs based on exfoliation/reduction of surface passivated functionalized graphite oxide (f-GO PEG) are described. The synthesis procedures can include exfoliation/reduction f-GO PEG in presence of hydrogen gas, using focused solar radiation and under vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: RAMAPRABHU SUNDARA, TESSY THERES BABY, ADARSH KANIYOOR
-
Publication number: 20160207776Abstract: In a process for purifying graphene nanoribbons, a composition comprising graphene nanoribbons GNR1 and at least one contaminant is brought into contact with a liquid medium that includes a dispersant. The graphene nanoribbons GNR1 are dispersed in the liquid medium so as to obtain a liquid dispersion of the graphene nanoribbons GNR1. The liquid dispersion of the graphene nanoribbons GNR1 is subjected to a separation treatment so as to at least partly remove the at least one contaminant, thereby obtaining a liquid dispersion of purified graphene nanoribbons GNR1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Tobias Hintermann, Matthias Georg Schwab, Kitty Chih-Pei Cha, Thomas Weitz, Ansgar Schäfer, Imke Britta Müller
-
Publication number: 20160207777Abstract: The disclosure relates, in various embodiments, to methods for forming activated carbon comprising (a) providing a feedstock mixture comprising a carbon feedstock, at least one activating agent chosen from alkali metal hydroxides, and at least one additive chosen from fats, oils, fatty acids, fatty acid esters, and polyhydroxylated compounds to form a feedstock mixture; (b) optionally heating the feedstock mixture to a first temperature, and when a step of heating the feedstock mixture to a first temperature is performed, optionally holding the feedstock mixture at the first temperature for a time sufficient to react the at least one activating agent with the at least one additive; (c) optionally milling and/or grinding the feedstock mixture; (d) heating the feedstock mixture to an activation temperature; and (e) holding the feedstock mixture at the activation temperature for a time sufficient to form activated carbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: James Gerard Fagan, Kishor Purushottam Gadkaree, Atul Kumar, Samuel Odei Owusu, Kamjula Pattabhirami Reddy
-
Publication number: 20160207778Abstract: The invention features methods and systems for recovering carbon dioxide, for producing commercial quality carbon dioxide (CO2) of 90% to +99% purity using, wet calcium carbonate lime mud produced in a recausticizing process that also produces caustic soda, for instance, Kraft paper pulp mill lime mud (a.k.a., “lime mud”) as a feedstock to a multi-stage lime mud calcination process. This process may be fueled with low, or negative cost “carbon-neutral” fuels such as waste water treatment plant (WWTP) sludge, biomass, precipitated lignins, coal, or other low cost solid fuels. High reactivity, high-quality calcined lime mud (a.k.a. re-burned lime, or calcine), required in the Kraft paper pulp mill's recausticizing process is also produced, and superheated high pressure steam and hot boiler feed-water is generated and exported to the mill's steam distribution and generation system as well as hot process water for use in the mill's manufacturing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Robert A. Rossi
-
Publication number: 20160207779Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of producing phosgene in a tube reactor comprises introducing a feed comprising carbon monoxide and chlorine to a tube of the reactor, the tube having a particulate catalyst disposed therein, wherein a thermally conductive material separate from the tube contacts at least a portion of the particulate catalyst; to produce a product composition comprising phosgene, and carbon tetrachloride in an amount of 0 to 10 ppm by volume based on the volume of the phosgene.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Pankaj Singh Gautam, William E. Hollar, JR.
-
Publication number: 20160207780Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Douglas M. Dukes, Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
-
Publication number: 20160207781Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Douglas M. Dukes, Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
-
Publication number: 20160207782Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ashish P. Diwanji, Andrew R. Hopkins, Walter J. Sherwood, Douglas M. Dukes, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
-
Publication number: 20160207783Abstract: Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: MELIOR INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew R. Hopkins, Ashish P. Diwanji, Walter J. Sherwood, Douglas M. Dukes, Glenn Sandgren, Mark S. Land, Brian L. Benac
-
Publication number: 20160207784Abstract: A compound that is 2,2,4,4-tetrasilylpentasilane, chemical compositions comprising same, methods of making and purifying 2,2,4,4-tetrasilylpentasilane, the purified 2,2,4,4-tetrasilylpentasilane prepared thereby, and methods of forming silicon-containing materials using 2,2,4,4-tetrasilylpentasilane as a precursor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Dow Corning CorporationInventor: XIAOBING ZHOU
-
Publication number: 20160207785Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of purifying strong acids or strongly acidic media to remove di- and higher valent metal ions, which can be used within the context of the production of high-purity silica. The invention further relates to the use of special ion exchangers for carrying out the method according to the invention and the resultant high-purity silicas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Christian Panz, Florian Paulat, Guido Titz, Sven Müller, Peter Erlhöfer, Markus Ruf, Bodo Frings, Hartwig Rauleder, Thomas Barthel, Mustafa Siray, Jürgen Behnisch
-
Publication number: 20160207786Abstract: Compositions and methods for preparing mesoporous materials from low Si/Al ratio zeolites. Such compositions can be prepared by acid wash and/or isomorphic substitution pretreatment of low Si/Al ratio zeolites prior to introduction of mesoporosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Javier Garcia-Martinez, Marvin M. Johnson, Ioulia Valla
-
Publication number: 20160207787Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a mordenite, which is a method for preparing the mordenite through a hydrothermal crystallization by using natural aluminosilicate minerals as total silicon sources and total aluminum sources, comprising the steps of: subjecting the natural aluminosilicate minerals to activation treatment which is an activation by sub-molten salt and an activation by thermal treatment; selecting and mixing the activated natural aluminosilicate minerals according to the silicon-to-aluminum ratio of the targeted mordenite, adding thereto deionized water, sodium hydroxide, crystal seed, a templating agent to obtain a reaction mixture; adjusting the reaction mixture by using an inorganic acid to have a pH of 10-13, and then aging it at 40-80° C. for 6-24 hours; and subjecting the aged reaction mixture to hydrothermal crystallization, and then filtering, washing, drying and calcinating the crystallized product to obtain the mordenite.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: China University of Petrolum-BeijingInventors: Haiyan LIU, Xinyan SUN, Xiaojun BAO, Gang SHI
-
Publication number: 20160207788Abstract: A redispersible magnesium hydroxide is disclosed. The redispersible magnesium hydroxide comprises of magnesium hydroxide particles coated with at least one capping agent wherein the capping agent having a critical micellar concentration value of not more than 0.15% the redispersible magnesium hydroxide having a size in the range of 5 nm to 500 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: TATA CHEMICALS LIMITEDInventors: Sachin Parashar, Sachin Pratap Lalbegi
-
Publication number: 20160207789Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming high aspect ratio titanate nanotubes. In particular, the formation of elongated nanotubes having lengths more than 10 ?m involves a modified hydrothermal method. The method allows formation of an entangled network of the elongated nanotubes for use as free-standing membranes or powder form for use in various applications such as water treatment. The elongated nanotubes may also be used for forming electrodes for batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Yuxin TANG, Yanyan ZHANG, Zhili DONG, Zhong CHEN, Xiaodong CHEN
-
Publication number: 20160207790Abstract: A water filter assembly for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir is provided. The water filter assembly includes a filter medium extending along an axial direction and a housing enclosing the filter medium also extending along the axial direction. The housing includes a channel having an inlet proximate to a second end of housing for receipt of unfiltered water from the reservoir and extending to a position proximate a first end of housing. The channel is configured to provide unfiltered water to a location proximate the first end of housing such that an entire surface area of filter medium is utilized in filtering the water in reservoir to minimize a pressure drop across the water filter assembly during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Gregory Sergeevich Chernov, Ansuraj Seenivasan
-
Publication number: 20160207791Abstract: A water treatment system includes an inlet line, a tank in fluid communication with the inlet line to receive therefrom a fluid flow comprising hydrocarbons and water. The tank includes components configured to separate the fluid flow into a hydrocarbon flow and a water flow, with the water flow including a residual amount of hydrocarbons. A first outlet line is in fluid communication with the tank to discharge therefrom the water flow. A second outlet line is in fluid communication with the tank to discharge therefrom the hydrocarbon flow. A sensor is associated with one of the inlet line, the first outlet line, and the second outlet line, and a valve is associated with the second outlet line. In addition, a controller is configured to determine a property of at least one of the fluid flow, the hydrocarbon flow, and the water flow using the sensor, and to control the valve based upon the property so as to reduce the residual amount of hydrocarbons in the water flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Karsten RABE, Steinar ASDAHL
-
Publication number: 20160207792Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for treating liquids containing solids. Liquid is introduced into the bore of a conduit having an injection site. The liquid has a flow direction in the bore and fills the bore at locations upstream of the injection site. Froth is injected into the liquid at the injection site. The injected froth disrupts the flow of the liquid and creates a froth-liquid mixture downstream from the injection site. The froth-liquid mixture exhibits turbulent flow in the flow direction and corresponding high-intensity mixing of the froth-liquid mixture. Solids may attach to surfaces of bubbles. The attachment of the solids may be promoted by the turbulent flow of the froth-liquid mixture and the corresponding high-intensity mixing. The froth may comprise a charged material that creates a charged environment which further promotes the attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: 643096 ALBERTA LIMITEDInventor: David BROMLEY
-
Publication number: 20160207793Abstract: A rare earth adsorbent of an embodiment has a chelidonic acid monoamide group as a ligand, and contains a functional group represented by the following general formula (1): wherein: X is selected from hydrogen or an alkali metal; R1 is a bonding group with a simple polymer; and R2 is a functional group selected from hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, and an aryl group, and may be substituted by nitrogen or oxygen or contain a functional group containing the atoms in a side chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Tomohito Ide, Akiko Suzuki, Toshihiro Imada
-
Publication number: 20160207794Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) irradiation apparatus according to an embodiment includes a treatment tank, a UV irradiation member, a UV sensor, and an air outlet unit. The treatment tank includes a water supply opening to supply therethrough treated water to be further treated and a water drainage opening to drain therethrough the treated water. The UV irradiation member is provided inside the treatment tank and irradiates treated water with UV light when the treated water passes through inside of the treatment tank. The UV sensor is provided inside the treatment tank and measures a dose of UV irradiation from the UV irradiation member. The air outlet unit is connected to an air outlet hole provided at a position higher than a horizontal plane that passes through the UV sensor, and is provided to release, to the outside of the treatment tank, through the air outlet hole, air that accumulates inside the treatment tank when the treated water passes through the inside of the treatment tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Shinji KOBAYASHI, Norimitsu ABE, Takeshi IDE, Akihiko SHIROTA, Kenji TAKEUCHI
-
Publication number: 20160207795Abstract: The present invention pertains to an ultraviolet sterilization device comprising: a transfer pipe (2) having an inlet port (4) and an outlet port (5); and an ultraviolet light source (3) that causes ultraviolet rays to be incident to the transfer pipe. Fluid to be treated that is inside the transfer pipe is sterilized by the ultraviolet rays irradiated from the ultraviolet light source. At least the inner peripheral surface of the transfer pipe is formed from a material having a smaller refractive index than the refractive index of the fluid to be treated that flows through the transfer pipe. The ultraviolet rays irradiated on the fluid to be treated are irradiated so as to be completely reflected by the inner peripheral surface of the transfer pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Toshihiro HANADA
-
Publication number: 20160207796Abstract: Implementations herein relate to a method for preparing organic-pollution-resistant ion exchange resins and application thereof. The method includes adding modified inorganic particles to prepare novel ion exchange resins containing inorganic particles modified by a parcel modifier. A weight ratio between the monomer of the ion exchange resins and the modified inorganic particles is about 0.1% to 30%. The method may increase moisture content of the resins 3 to 30% such as to improve the structures of the resins, and therefore increase the regeneration efficiency 0.4 to 70%, as compared to conventions resins. The method improves resistance of resins to organic pollution, increases regeneration efficiency, and extends service life of the resins. In the process of water treatment, the ion exchange resin of the implementations may be regenerated with long-term stability. In addition to securing the water treatment efficiency, the method may avoid frequent replacement operations and lower the costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Aimin Li, Haibo Li, Chendong Shuang, Qing Zhou, Hu Yang, Mancheng Zhang, Yang Zhou
-
Publication number: 20160207797Abstract: This application relates generally to a process for regeneration of anion exchange resins and more particularly to regeneration using inorganic fertilizer solutions (e.g., solutions of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and ammonium salts) to remove nitrate and other contaminants from the anion exchange resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Francis Boodoo
-
Publication number: 20160207798Abstract: A method for the desalination of water, the method comprising flowing salt water through a free-standing single-layer membrane of nanoporous graphene having a first planar side that makes contact with the salt water and an opposing second planar side from which desalinated water exits, wherein said membrane contains nanopores having a size of up to 1 nm, along with a substantial absence of pores above 1 nm in size, wherein said nanopores up to 1 nm in size have pore edges passivated with silicon, wherein salt ions in said salt water are blocked from passing through said membrane while water in said salt water passes through said membrane to result in desalinated water exiting said membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Shannon Mark MAHURIN, Ivan VLASSIOUK, Sheng DAI, Sumedh Pradeep SURWADE, Raymond R. UNOCIC, Sergei SMIRNOV
-
Publication number: 20160207799Abstract: Separation processes using engineered osmosis are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Robert L. McGinnis, Joseph Edward Zuback
-
Publication number: 20160207800Abstract: Provided are a deionization composite electrode, a method of manufacturing the deionization composite electrode, and a deionization apparatus using the same. The deionization composite electrode includes: a porous substrate having fine pores; an ion exchange membrane that is formed by electrospraying an ion exchange solution on one surface of the porous substrate; and a conductive film that is formed on the other surface of the porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: In Yong SEO, Jun Sik HWANG
-
Publication number: 20160207801Abstract: A treatment device for treating water with an electromagnetic field comprises a conduit, a transducer comprising a wire coil positioned around an outside of a portion of the conduit, and a controller electrically coupled to the transducer. The controller is configured to provide an alternating current to the transducer. In some instances, the treatment device can include a multi-section transducer comprising a plurality of wire coils positioned around an outside of a portion of the conduit. The plurality of wire coils can be connected in series, and a controller can be electrically coupled to the multi-section transducer. The controller can be configured to provide an alternating current to each wire coil of the plurality of wire coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Basic Water Solutions, LLCInventor: Steven J. Stronczek
-
Publication number: 20160207802Abstract: A liquid waste cleaning station for removing solids is described. The station comprises at least one pump for pumping liquid waste through the station. A floc-delivery module is provided, in fluid communication with the at least one pump for preparing and metering into the liquid waste a selected quantity of flocculent material. A blender in fluid communication with the floc-delivery module subjects the mixture of liquid waste and flocculent material to both mixing action and time to promote flocculation. A filtering device in fluid communication with the blender provides a pore size suitable for retaining formed floc, thereby removing it from the separated water portion. A liquid waste cleaning process to remove solids is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Douglas G. Pullman, Roger H. Woods
-
Publication number: 20160207803Abstract: A method for pretreatment of wastewater or recreational water with substantial reduction of total suspended solids and turbidity in a very short time is provided comprising treatment with nanocomposites and a bridging agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Giora RYTWO
-
Publication number: 20160207804Abstract: An integrated plant for the treatment of medical laboratory waste includes at least a container for collecting the waste and a loading pump which transfers separate quantities of waste to a tank, in such a way that the plant operates thanks to gravity with intermittent cycles. A method for the treatment of the waste allows the separation of a liquid part, which is discharged into the sewers after a specific treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: NEWSTER TECHNOLOGIES S.p.A.Inventor: Marco PERICOLI
-
Publication number: 20160207805Abstract: Aeration device includes a hollow casing having a motor therein; a mixing unit formed on front side of the casing and having a discharge hole formed in radial direction and an intake hole formed on front thereof; an impeller located inside the mixing unit and coupled to a driving shaft of the motor, the driving shaft extended to the mixing unit, so as to be rotated with the driving shaft, to generate flow in outward radial direction upon rotation, an air inflow unit having one side end located in front of the impeller and serving as an air inflow pipe for introducing air to the mixing unit; and an auxiliary intake unit located on front side of the impeller to be rotated with the driving shaft of the motor and inserted into the air inflow unit to allow fluid in the air inflow unit to flow backward upon rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Sun Won JANG
-
Publication number: 20160207806Abstract: Organic waste is polished to remove floatable contaminants prior to being biologically treated. In one application, pressed organic waste is polished before being sent to a wet anaerobic digester, optionally to be co-digested with wastewater treatment plant sludge. The organic waste is polished by flinging globs of the organic waste against a screen while flowing air across the flinging globs. The polishing can be performed in a device having a rotor with discrete paddles inside of a cylindrical screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Willem Jan OUDE GROTEBEVELSBORG
-
Publication number: 20160207807Abstract: The wastewater treatment system of the present invention is adapted to remove COD and nitrogenous compounds from wastewater. The system includes a carbon-removing anaerobic fluidized bed reactor and a nitrogen-removing fluidized bed reactor. The carbon-removing anaerobic fluidized bed reactor is mainly adapted to transfer most of the COD in the wastewater into methane through hydrolysis, acedogenesis and methanogenosis reactions. The nitrogen-removing fluidized bed reactor is adapted to transfer ammonium nitrogen and residual COD in the wastewater into nitrogen gas through partial nitrification, anammox and denitrification reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Der-Ming Lee, Ming-Kuei Chiang, Chin-Te Chen, Keng-Chuan Sung, Chien-Ju Lan, Jih-Gaw Lin, Yi-An Chiang, Cheng-Yu Tsai
-
Publication number: 20160207808Abstract: The invention relates to a municipal wastewater treatment system (STAR) for forming a wastewater treatment plant (PTAR), characterized by the functional and structural relationship between the components thereof. The invention comprises seven treatment stages in the STAR and the arrangement thereof, including: an intake regulator box having a discharge outlet; a pretreatment stage consisting of solid separation screens and grit channels; and anaerobic biodigester; an up-flow anaerobic filter; drying beds; subsurface flow constructed wetlands; and a chlorine contact channel. The STAR and PTAR according to the invention are suitable for use in a single home, as well as for use by communities of approximately 5,000 (thousand) inhabitants, and their capacity can be increased to the extent that new elements are provided at each of the different steps, simply by adding and adapting modules, without having to replace the already operating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Marco Antonio CASTELLANOS ROLDÁN
-
Publication number: 20160207809Abstract: A method of using micro-organisms to continuously and sustainably regenerate zeolite cation exchange capacity (CEC) for removing nitrogen (ammonium, nitrite, and nitrate) from wastewater. The zeolite immobilizes the ammonium ions, and the micro-organisms ingest the ammonium from the surface of the zeolite thereby freeing the cation exchange sites to trap more ammonium. The zeolite is continuously regenerated by the microbes, sustainably maintaining available ion exchange capacity for removing ammonium, and does not need to be shut down for regeneration or replacement. The microbial complex contains nitrifiers, anammox, denitrifiers, archaea, and others. All the micro-organisms co-exist in the same reactor promoting symbiotic interactions, thereby increasing treatment efficiency. The end product is di-nitrogen gas which dissipates into the atmosphere. The system does not require aeration, operates by gravity flow, and has very low energy requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2013Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: ROBERT SPENCER COLLISON
-
Publication number: 20160207810Abstract: A fluidized bed reactor for ammonia laden wastewater includes a column, a plurality of carrier particles, a first settling tank and a fluidizing means. The column defines a fluidizing chamber therein, and the fluidizing means is adapted for introducing the ammonia laden wastewater into the fluidizing chamber and further into the first settling tank. The reactor is further provided with microorganisms including nitrifying bacteria, anammox bacteria and heterotrophic denitrifying bacteria attached to the carrier particles. Nitrification reaction, anammox reaction and heterotrophic denitrification reaction are simultaneously taking place in the fluidizing chamber to transform ammonia into nitrogen by the microorganisms. A method for treating ammonia laden wastewater is also provided. The fluidized bed reactor is advantageous in the fact that its start-up is significantly shortened and it is adapted to efficiently treat thin ammonia laden wastewater.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Der-Ming LEE, Ming-Kuei CHIANG, Chin-Te CHEN, Keng-Chuan SUNG, Chien-Ju LAN, Jih-Gaw LIN, Yi-An CHIANG
-
Publication number: 20160207811Abstract: A scale detection device of a concentrating device comprises: a reverse osmosis membrane device 13 that is a concentrating device including a reverse osmosis membrane 13a, which is a filtering membrane for concentrating salt in a water to be treated 11, containing at least calcium sulfate to obtain reclaimed water 12; and a scale detection unit 15 disposed in a branched line L14 branched from a concentrated water line L13 discharging concentrated water 14 having a high concentration of salt, the scale detection unit further concentrating the salt in the concentrated water 14 to obtain reclaimed water for detection 16, and including a detection membrane 15a detecting the absence or presence of scale component deposition in the concentrated water 14.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Ryo Kamito, Susumu Okino, Masayuki Eda, Hideaki Sakurai, Nobuyuki Ukai, Hideo Suzuki, Hiroshi Nakashoji, Shigeru Yoshioka