Patents Issued in October 6, 2016
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Publication number: 20160289060Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a device is provided. A amorphous metal layer is formed. A metal layer containing metal and having a crystal plane oriented to a predetermined plane is formed on the amorphous metal layer. A first layer containing semiconductor including silicon, and metal identical to the metal contained in the metal layer is formed on the metal layer. The first layer is changed to a second layer containing a compound of the semiconductor and the metal, the compound having a crystal plane oriented to the predetermined plane. A third layer containing polycrystalline silicon-germanium and having a crystal plane oriented to the predetermined plane is formed on the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Akira FUJIMOTO, Naofumi NAKAMURA, Tamio IKEHASHI
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Publication number: 20160289061Abstract: A silicon-on-sapphire chip with minimal thermal strain preload is provided. The chip includes a sapphire substrate having a first-sapphire surface and an opposing second-sapphire surface; and a silicon layer overlaying the first-sapphire surface. The silicon layer is formed by: creating a plurality of buried cavities in a plane within tens of microns from a first-silicon surface of a silicon wafer; laser fusing the first-silicon surface to the first-sapphire surface at room temperature to attach the silicon wafer to a sapphire wafer; and cleaving the silicon wafer along the plane including the plurality of buried cavities. A silicon-wafer layer is formed from the silicon material between the first-silicon surface and the plane of the plurality of buried cavities. The silicon-wafer layer and the sapphire wafer form a silicon-on-sapphire wafer. The silicon-on-sapphire chip is formed by dicing the silicon-on-sapphire wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Gregory C. Brown
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Publication number: 20160289062Abstract: A packaged electronic component comprising at least one movable part, comprising lower and upper layers, each formed with a depression in an inwards-facing side of the component, the depressions forming a cavity within the component, a MEMs component rigidly joined at least one proximal location to the lower and upper layers, wherein the MEMs component extends from the at least one proximal location into the cavity such that a distal region of the MEMs component can move within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Kevin CANNON
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Publication number: 20160289063Abstract: An electromechanical device and method of fabrication thereof comprising: providing a first wafer with a circuit arrangement on a first surface thereof and a first electrode on a second surface thereof; forming first and second via structures from the first surface to the second surface of the first wafer, said first via electrically connecting the first electrode with the circuit arrangement; providing a second wafer with a suspended structure on a first surface thereof; forming a second electrode on the suspended structure; forming an interconnect structure on the first surface of the second wafer that electrically connects with the second electrode; bonding the first wafer to the second wafer with the second surface of the first wafer facing the first surface of the second wafer, with the second via structure electrically connecting the circuit arrangement to the interconnect structure, and the first and second electrodes forming a capacitive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Ilker E. Ocak, Julius Ming Lin Tsai, Navab Singh
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Publication number: 20160289064Abstract: A method of fabricating encapsulated microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices, comprising: providing a substrate having one or more MEMS devices formed thereon; depositing a sacrificial layer over the substrate and the one or more MEMS devices; patterning the sacrificial layer to define one or more cavities in the sacrificial layer and around the one or more MEMS devices; forming a cap layer over the sacrificial layer and the one or more cavities, the cap layer having one or more etch holes defined therein; removing the sacrificial layer by etching the sacrificial layer at least through the one or more etch holes; and depositing a sealing layer over the cap layer and the one or more etch holes to encapsulate the one or more MEMS devices, the substrate, and the cap layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jae-Wung Lee, Jaibir Sharma, Navab Singh
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Publication number: 20160289065Abstract: Integration of active devices with passive components and MEMS devices is disclosed. An integrated semiconductor structure includes an active device having a device top electrode connected to a conductive jumper by a device-side via/interconnect metal stack. The integrated semiconductor structure also includes a passive component having a component bottom plate connected to the conductive jumper by a component-side via/interconnect metal stack. The component bottom plate is situated at an intermediate metal level higher than the device top electrode, and the conductive jumper is situated at a connecting metal level higher than the component bottom plate. The conductive jumper reduces undesirable charge flow into the active device during fabrication of the passive component. The passive component can be, for example, a MEMS device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Michael J. DeBar, David J. Howard, Jeff Rose
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Publication number: 20160289066Abstract: A method for forming an anti-stiction coating on a surface of a semiconductor device is provided. Using atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to activate surface prior to anti-stiction coating deposition, anti-stiction coating having strong chemical bonding to the surface is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Roland V. Gelder
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Publication number: 20160289067Abstract: Syngas is alternatingly introduced by a syngas alternating lead-in system through either of one- and the other-end-side heat storage bodies into flow passages in a primary reforming furnace, and oxidant is alternatingly supplied to the syngas by a primary-oxidant alternating supply system. The syngas derived from the primary reforming furnace by a syngas alternating lead-out system is introduced into a secondary reforming furnace to which connected is a secondary-oxidant supply system for supply of oxidant only at alternation in the syngas alternating lead-in and -out systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: IHI CorporationInventors: Yosuke TSUBOI, Shintaro ITO
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Publication number: 20160289068Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing hydrogen from ammonia, and in particular a method of producing hydrogen from ammonia for use in a fuel cell and/or in a prime mover. The method may be carried out in-situ in a vehicle. The invention also relates to an apparatus for producing hydrogen from ammonia.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCILInventors: Martin Owen JONES, William Ian Fraser DAVID, Joshua William MAKEPEACE
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Publication number: 20160289069Abstract: A system for the capture and extraction of hydrogen gas. The system contains a metallic or semi-metal material placed inside a containment vessel. A solution of H2O is added to the containment vessel creating a chemical reaction between the metallic or semi-metal material within the containment vessel. The chemical reaction creates the byproduct of a hydrogen gas as well as impurities. A stirring mechanism is placed into the containment unit and it is contact with the metallic or semi-metal material. The stirring mechanism is operative to remove the impurities from the chemical reaction from the surface of the metallic or semi-metal material without damaging or removing the metallic or semi-metal material itself. The byproduct of hydrogen gas then flows through a hydrogen extraction point located on the containment vessel for collection or operational use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Ujjval Vyas, John Kriegshauser, Alan Bath
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Publication number: 20160289070Abstract: Processes for producing a recycle hydrogen gas stream from an offgas separated from a reaction zone effluent. The reaction zone may receive a renewable feedstock and produce an effluent with gaseous components of hydrogen and light hydrocarbons. The offgas may be compressed, pass through hydrogen sulfide removal and then be sent to a reforming unit, such as a steam reformer. The steam reformer will generate additional hydrogen which can be recycled back to the reaction zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Robert S. Loboda
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Publication number: 20160289071Abstract: A process for producing synthesis gas, by providing a feed gas stream, the feed gas stream including a hydrocarbon, preferably methane, and steam; heating of at least one part of the feed gas stream in a first steam reformer using heat of combustion; and converting of the heated feed gas stream into a synthesis gas stream of CO and H2 in a reforming step. At least one part of the feed gas stream is heated outside the first steam reformer, at least partly using electric energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Rachid Mabrouk, Wolfgang Vogel, Volkmar Lemme, Andreas Seliger
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Publication number: 20160289072Abstract: A method of producing synthesis gas includes directing a first flow of hot synthesis gas through a first conduit, and directing a second flow of feed gas through at least one second conduit. The second conduit contains a reforming catalyst. The feed gas includes a mixture of steam and a hydrocarbon gas. The second conduit has an outer surface in contact with the hot synthesis gas. Heat from the hot synthesis gas is transferred across the second conduit to the feed gas thereby heating the feed gas and cooling the hot synthesis gas. The heated feed gas contacts the reforming catalyst and undergoes a reforming reaction that produces a third flow of synthesis gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Thomas A. Adams, II, Jaffer H. Ghouse
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Publication number: 20160289073Abstract: The present invention provides a Ni—Zr oxide catalyst and a process for the preparation of the catalyst. The invention further provides use of the catalyst for the production of synthesis gas (a mixture of CO and H2) by Tri-reforming of methane. The process provides a direct single step selective vapor phase partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas over Ni—ZrO2 catalyst between temperature range of 600° C. to 800° C. at atmospheric pressure. The process provides a methane conversion of 1-99% with H2 to CO mole ratio of 1.6 to 2.2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCHInventors: Rajaram Bal, Rajib Kumar Singha, Ankur Bordoloi, Chandrashekar Pendem, Laxmi narayan Sivakumar Konathala
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Publication number: 20160289074Abstract: Granules or powders consisting of a compound of formula [I], in which a modal diameter is 80 ?m or less, a median diameter is 45 ?m or less, and/or, a ratio of (modal diameter)/(median diameter) is 1.7 or less, are preferably used for an electrolyte or the like. In formula [I], R1 and R2 each independently represents a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a fluorine atom, and Y+ represents an alkali metal cation or an ammonium cation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shiro Tsubokura, Yasuyuki AIURA
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Publication number: 20160289075Abstract: In the manufacture of phosphoric acid from ore, the typical ore comprises minerals containing phosphorus and calcium along with varied amounts of other elements. Certain ores have substantial iron content which needs to be removed in order to produce quality phosphoric acid product. An improved method and associated chemical processing plant are disclosed for removing this iron. The method involves both reducing and adding oxalic acid to wet process phosphoric acid produced using an otherwise conventional manufacturing process. Iron oxalate precipitate is created which can then conveniently be separated therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Stephen W. Hilakos, Frank S. Hicks
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Publication number: 20160289076Abstract: A filler that can suppress thermal expansion of a glass composition with a small amount thereof added and is also excellent in terms of flowability when the glass composition is melted, and a glass composition containing the filler are provided. There is also provided a process for producing a hexagonal phosphate-based compound that can be suitably used as the filler using a simple, industrially advantageous method. The filler of the present invention contains a hexagonal phosphate-based compound that has a purity of 90% or higher and is represented by the following Formula 1, the filler having a content of an ionic compound that is no greater than 1.0 wt %, KaZrb(PO4)3 ??(1) wherein, in Formula 1, a is a positive number of from 0.8 to 1.2 and b is a positive number satisfying a+4b=9.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: TOAGOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Miki IIDA, Yasuharu ONO
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Publication number: 20160289077Abstract: Methods for producing porous carbon product utilize template material in the form of template particles containing macropores and a polymerizable carbon precursor substance. The macropores of the template are infiltrated with the precursor substance in dissolved or melted form. After carbonization of the infiltrated precursor substance, the template is removed to form the porous carbon product. In order to obtain a carbon structure with hierarchical porosity having a high fraction of mesopores having pore sizes in the range of 2 to 50 nm, after the infiltration and before carbonization, the precursor substance within the macropores of the template is subjected to a treatment at a foaming temperature at which the precursor substance foams under polycondensation and fills the macropores as substantially mesoporous foam, in which at least 70% of the pores have pore sizes in the range of 10 to 150 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Christian NEUMANN, Matthias OTTER, Jörg BECKER, Sascha PIHAN
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Publication number: 20160289078Abstract: Diamond bodies and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Diamond bodies are formed from at least a bimodal, alternatively a tri-modal or higher modal, feedstock having at least one fraction of modified diamond particles with a fine particle size (0.5-3.0 ?m) and at least one fraction of diamond particles with coarse particle size (15.0 to 30 ?m). During high pressure—high temperature processing, fine particle sized, modified diamond particles in the first fraction preferentially fracture to smaller sizes while preserving the morphology of coarse particle sized diamond particles in the second fraction. Diamond bodies incorporating the two fractions have a microstructure including second fraction diamond particles dispersed in a continuous matrix of first fraction modified diamond particles and exhibit improved wear characteristics, particularly for wear associated with drilling of geological formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Alexanne JOHNSON, Andrew Dean GLEDHILL, Danny Eugene SCOTT, Marc William BIRD
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Publication number: 20160289079Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for leaching catalysts from a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) may utilize a high pressure jet. For example, a method may include impinging a jet of leaching fluid, including one or both of an acid and a caustic material, on a surface of a PDC disposed on a substrate at a fluid pressure ranging between 125 psi and 10,000.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Gary E. Weaver
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Publication number: 20160289080Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for generating a carbon dioxide gas stream that includes an absorber, a regenerator that lies downstream of the absorber, a carbon dioxide wash station that lies downstream of the regenerator and a reverse osmosis system for receiving a wash solution from the carbon dioxide wash station.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Sanjay Kumar DUBE
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Publication number: 20160289081Abstract: Provided is powdered gyrolite-type calcium silicate that has a relatively large particle size, yet is endowed with both a high oil absorption and a high particle strength. The powdered gyrolite-type calcium silicate has (1) an oil absorption of at least 2.8 mL/g, (2) an average particle diameter of at least 40 ?m, and (3) in treatment where the gyrolite-type calcium silicate is charged into a laser diffraction-type particle size analyzer within the range of a diffraction volume of from 0.1 to 0.6 and circulated at a flow rate of 32.5 mL/s for 5 minutes, a percent change in average particle diameter following treatment with respect to average particle diameter before treatment of 15% or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Yuuta Tsumura, Kazuki Kamai, Yukinori Konishi, Kazuhiko Tamagawa
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Publication number: 20160289082Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing barium titanate powder comprising the steps of: adding an aqueous slurry of anatase hydrous titanium oxide having a BET specific surface area in the range of 200 m2/g to 400 m2/g and a half width of diffraction peak of (101) plane in the range of 2.3° to 5.0° as measured by X-ray diffraction to an aqueous solution of barium hydroxide while maintaining the aqueous solution of barium hydroxide at a temperature in the range from 80° C. to the boiling point thereof under normal pressure to cause a reaction of the barium hydroxide with the hydrous titanium oxide to provide an aqueous slurry of barium titanate precursor; and subjecting the barium titanate precursor thus obtained to hydrothermal treatment over a period of not less than 24 hours to provide barium titanate particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Kazumi YAMANAKA, Yuji BABA, Minoru YONEDA, Yukihiro KUNIYOSHI, Shinji OGAMA
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Publication number: 20160289083Abstract: A sintered electroconductive oxide having a perovskite oxide type crystal structure represented by a compositional formula: M1aM2bMncAldCreOf wherein M1 represents at least one element selected from group 3 elements; and M2 represents at least one element selected from among Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba, wherein element M1 predominantly includes at least one element selected from Nd, Pr and Sm, and a, b, c, d, e and f satisfy the following relationships: 0.6005?a<1.000, 0<b?0.400, 0?c<0.150, 0.400?d<0.950, 0.050<e?0.600, 0.50<e/(c+e)?1.00, and 2.80?f?3.30. Also disclosed is a thermistor element including a thermistor portion which is formed of the sintered electroconductive oxide as well as a temperature sensor employing the thermistor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi WATANABE, Shinji BAN, Tomoki YAMAGUCHI, Yasuyuki OKIMURA, Tomohiro NISHI
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Publication number: 20160289084Abstract: Provided is a method for producing hematite for ironmaking, capable of using a conventional Ca-based neutralizing agent and a base rock-derived neutralizing agent other than the Ca-based neutralizing agent. The method is performed by a process of adding a mineral acid and an oxidizing agent to an ore containing iron and a valuable metal and then leaching the valuable metal under high temperature and pressure, and includes (1) a high-pressure acid leaching step, (2) a preliminary neutralization step, (3) a first solid-liquid separation step, (4) a neutralization step, (5) a second neutralization step, (6) a third solid-liquid separation step, (7) a step of adding part of the Fe-enriched slurry as a seed crystal in the neutralization step (4), and (8) a second solid-liquid separation step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Go Ohara, Hideki Sasaki, Yasumasa Kan, Masaki Imamura
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Publication number: 20160289085Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and a system of automatic flow control based on sensed effectiveness indicators to produce effectively treated water with a portable water treatment unit. In one or more embodiments, a chemical treatment unit delivers a treatment chemical to water as the water flows at a flow rate induced by a pump capable of operating at multiple speeds. A sensor downstream of the chemical treatment unit measures an effectiveness indicator and a processor and/or a feedback circuit determines an effectiveness of the chemical treatment. A controller changes power to the pump in response to the determination, adjusting the flow rate to ensure efficient usage of a power source and/or to ensure effective production of potable water. One or more filters may be included, each having a bypass valve, and the pump may automatically adjust to changing filter configurations and/or source water composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Marianna DeMyer
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Publication number: 20160289086Abstract: A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey J. Hellenbrand, Edward T. Maas, Jill E. McDonald, John P. Fetzer
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Publication number: 20160289087Abstract: A method of remotely monitoring a group of circulating-water utilization systems comprising a plurality of circulating-water utilization systems 1, includes: an operational-ratio detection step of detecting operational ratios of treatment vessels forming a treatment-vessel row of a purifying unit 8, for each of the plurality of circulating-water utilization systems constituting the group of circulating-water utilization systems; a data transmission step of transmitting data related to the operational ratios of the treatment vessels detected in the operational-ratio detection step via a transmission line 60; a data reception step of receiving the data related to the operational ratios of the treatment vessels transmitted in the data transmission step; and a data display step of displaying the data related to the operational ratios of the treatment vessels received in the data reception step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Hiroyuki Yagita, Junichi Minamiura, Jun Hyodo, Yukinobu Yokota, Hayato Shin, Riki Kitagawa
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Publication number: 20160289088Abstract: A concentration of at least one oxygen species may be maintained within a pre-determined range in a water-based stream by obtaining at least one measurement as a direct current (DC) output with at least one probe within the water-based stream. The measurement(s) may correlate to a measured concentration of the oxygen specie(s) within the water-based stream. The measured concentration of the oxygen specie(s) within the water-based stream may be altered when the measured concentration is outside the pre-determined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Hua Mo, Roger D. Metzler, Simon Cornelius
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Publication number: 20160289089Abstract: A water purifier is provided. The water purifier includes a material having an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one thermoelectric generator tile is attached to the material. The at least one thermoelectric generator tile includes a cool side facing towards the inner surface and a heat side facing away from the inner surface. At least one Ultraviolet (UV) C light source is electrically connected to the at least one thermoelectric generator tile. Water may cool the cool side of the thermoelectric generator tile while body heat may warm the heat side of the thermoelectric generator tile, thereby generating electricity which in turn powers the UV C light source. The UV C light source emits UV C light which kills microorganisms within the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Yash Balaji
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Publication number: 20160289090Abstract: A storage container includes an input portion for receiving and filtering a source liquid to form an output liquid, a storage portion for storing the filtered liquid, and a base portion disposed below the storage portion including a UV light source for providing transmitted UV light to the filtered liquid, a UV light detector disposed an optical path length away from the UV light source for detecting received UV light through the filtered liquid in response to the transmitted UV light, a processor for determining an absorption or a transmission percentage in response to the transmitted UV light and the received UV light, for determining a safe condition, in response to the absorption or the transmission percentage respectively not exceeding or exceeding predetermined criteria, and one or more indicators for indicating that the liquid is safe for consumption to a user, in response to the safe condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Yitao LIAO, Robert C. WALKER, Doug COLLINS, Wei ZHANG
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Publication number: 20160289091Abstract: A foam intercept system and a method of using the foam intercept system are disclosed herein. The foam intercept system is useful to control levels of foam generated on the surface of effluent seawater during aeration of the effluent seawater in a seawater aeration basin. Effluent seawater contained within the seawater aeration basin may be produced in a seawater flue gas desulfurization system associated with a power plant or an aluminum production plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Damien Paul STRIMPLE, James Brian LORIA, Peter Joseph BOGDANCHIK, Paul FOSTER
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Publication number: 20160289092Abstract: Processes for treating aqueous solutions to remove dissolved selenium species, for example in the presence of an excess of sulphate anions, which include the use of strongly basic anion exchange resins, or co-precipitation and adsorption of the selenate (and selenite) with mixed ferrous and ferric iron, or combinations thereof. Co-precipitation and adsorption of selenate may take place in an electrolytic cell in the presence of ferrous and/or ferric iron.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: David KRATOCHVIL, Farzad MOHAMMADI, Patrick LITTLEJOHN, David SANGUINETTI
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Publication number: 20160289093Abstract: A process for removing urea from water, the concentration of urea in the feed water being less than 1 ppm, the process comprising the steps of adding a nitrite ion to the water and of then passing the water through a strong cation exchange resin in an ion exchange column. The molar ratio of nitrite to urea is preferably between 50 and 1500. The urea reacts with the nitrite to form dissolved nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases, and ammonium. The ammonium is removed in the ion exchange column. There may be two columns in series. The nitrite may be added in the form of a sodium nitrite salt, nitrous acid, or nitrogen dioxide gas. The excess of nitrite present in the treated water may be removed with an anion exchange resin, by reaction with an oxidant, or with a reverse osmosis treatment step. Regeneration of the column is triggered by a measurement of the pH or of the conductivity and is conducted with an acidic solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Philippe Rychen, Beate Scheiffelen, Tamara Frank
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Publication number: 20160289094Abstract: A condensate demineralization method for a condensate treatment of a nuclear power generation plant, including: passing condensate at a linear flow rate ranging from 20 m/h to 200 m/h through a condensate demineralization apparatus comprising an ion exchange resin layer filled therein wherein the ion exchange resin layer includes a mixed bed of a strongly acidic cation resin and a strongly basic anion resin and a metal doped resin in a volume ratio ranging from 2% to 50% relative to the mixed bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Takeshi Izumi, Tatsuya Deguchi, Makoto Komatsu
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Publication number: 20160289095Abstract: A desalination system (1) for producing a distillate from a feed liquid includes: a steam raising device (2) having a liquid section (5) and a steam section (6) which are separated by a membrane system (7); a membrane distillation device (3) having a first steam section (11) and a liquid section (12) which are separated by a wall (14) and having a second steam section (13) which is separated from the liquid section (12) by a membrane system (15); and a heat exchange device (4) having a first liquid section (21) and a second liquid section (22), which are separated by a wall (23).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Werner Escher, Javier V. Goicochea, Almed S.G. Khalil, Bruno Michel, Chin Lee Ong, Stephan Paredes
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Publication number: 20160289096Abstract: The present invention describes a method of treatment of at least one phase, solid and/or liquid, of a pumpable liquid flow, wherein the method comprises first filtration for separation of a liquid phase from the pumpable liquid flow, for obtaining one flow with increased content of solid phase and one flow with increased liquid level; and thereafter treatment of the flow with increased content of solid phase with high voltage pulses in a PEF-unit. Furthermore, the present invention is also related to a system for treatment of at least one phase, solid and/or liquid, of a pumpable liquid flow and the use of such a system, such as use for the treatment of at least one phase, solid and/or liquid, of a pumpable liquid foodstuff or a ballast water flow, or as a pre-treatment before digestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Pär H Henriksson
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Publication number: 20160289097Abstract: Treating a fluid may include using a flow-through capacitor that includes first and second electrodes and a flow path between the first and second electrodes, wherein an acidic aqueous solution is supplied to the capacitor to flow through the flow path while a reverse potential difference is formed across the first and second electrodes, and thereby deposits formed in the flow-through capacitor may be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joon Seon JEONG, Hyun Seok KIM, Myung Dong CHO, Hyo Rang KANG
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Publication number: 20160289098Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a microscale-based device suitable for purifying fluid, and method of using the device. In particular disclosed embodiments, an electrode layer comprising an enhanced surface area electrode material that has multiple extensions covered in a conductive material are used within the device. The device comprises one or more main flow pathways and one or more side channels. The flow dynamics of the device may be controlled in order to remove contaminants from the fluid. The extensions of the enhanced surface area electrode material are positioned on the surface of the pathways and also may be positioned within the side channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Goran N. Jovanovic, Chris Loeb, Thomas Lindner, Kevin Drost
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Publication number: 20160289099Abstract: A method includes treating a first brine stream including a plurality of minerals with an anti-scalant to produce a treated brine. The first brine stream is provided by a wastewater treatment system. The method also includes directing the treated brine to a first nanofiltration (NF) system disposed downstream from and fluidly coupled to the wastewater treatment system, generating a first NF permeate stream and a first NF non-permeate stream from the treated brine in the first NF system, directing the first NF non-permeate stream to a mineral removal system disposed downstream from and fluidly coupled to the first NF system, and removing the plurality of minerals from the first NF non-permeate stream to generate a first overflow stream in the mineral removal system. The first overflow stream comprises at least a portion of the plurality of minerals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Enviro Water Minerals Company, Inc.Inventor: Paul Steven Wallace
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Publication number: 20160289100Abstract: A system for separating the components of an incoming oil-water mixture includes two electrode sets, one set arranged to apply an electrostatic field to an oil layer residing within a separator vessel and the other set arranged to apply an electrostatic field to the interface emulsion layer residing within the separator vessel. The first set of electrodes is in communication with a high voltage power source that ranges from 1 to 60 kV; the second set of electrodes is in communication with a low voltage power source that is no greater than 5 kV. Each set of electrodes may also be in communication with a second voltage source to provide increased power to promote effective coalescence. The system may also include power electronics to produce a variable amplitude and a variable frequency voltage supply to one or both electrode sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Marcus D. Sprenkel, S. Pavankumar B. Mandewalkar, Gary W. Sams
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Publication number: 20160289101Abstract: A method of depleting the bacterial content in a water source is provided. The method involves depleting the bacterial content in a water source for a water flooding process, said method comprising contacting a water source with a superparamagnetic or paramagnetic nanoparticle; complexing the bacteria with the particle; and removing the bacteria-particle complex by applying a magnetic field so as to provide a water source with depleted bacterial content. The depleted water can then be pumped into one or more connecting injection well(s) in an oil field pushing the crude oil towards one or more production well(s) thereby allowing for enhanced oil recovery from the production wells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Martin Vad BENNETZEN, Kristian MOGENSEN
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Publication number: 20160289102Abstract: In a cooling water system having been subjected to an antimicrobial treatment using chlorosulfamic acid or a salt thereof, algae growing therein are effectively killed and removed. An antimicrobial and algicidal method for a cooling water system characterized in that in a cooling water system subjected to an antimicrobial treatment using a chlorosulfamic acid and/or a chlorosulfamic acid salt, when algae are generated, an isothiazolone-based compound is further added to the cooling water system. The chlorosulfamic acid and/or a salt thereof are added to the cooling water system in such a manner as to give a residual chlorine concentration of 0.5 mg-Cl2/L or higher.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Akira MORITA
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Publication number: 20160289103Abstract: A process for dewatering tailings is provided comprising providing a tailings feed having a solids content in the range of about 10 wt % to about 70 wt %; adding an effective amount of a polymeric flocculant to the tailings feed and, optionally, mixing the polymeric flocculant and tailings feed mixture in a mixer; transporting the tailings feed and polymeric flocculant mixture to a deposition area; and optimizing the overall mixing and therefore dewatering rate of the tailings feed and polymeric flocculant mixture by controlling the conditions used for discharging the mixture to a deposition area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: JAMES LORENTZ, BARRY BARA, RANDY MIKULA
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Publication number: 20160289104Abstract: An apparatus and method for treatment of food process waste water, comprising a tank for receiving a food process waste water influent via an influent pump and discharging a treated food process waste water effluent via an effluent pump; a floating decanter disposed in the tank and operationally connected to the effluent pump; a valved outlet formed in the bottom of the tank; an upper level float switch operationally connected to the floating decanter and to the effluent pump; a lower level float switch operationally connected to the floating decanter and to the effluent pump; and a timer operationally connected to the floating decanter and the effluent pump. pH, BOD, and TSS may be adjusted. Solids are settled from the waste water and drawn off through the tank bottom after a supernatant is drawn off through the floating decanter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jason E. Fox, Alfred Bertoni, Michael A. Butler, Terry Wright
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Publication number: 20160289105Abstract: Oilfield water storage systems, methods of managing the same, and film forming compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield water storage system includes a water storage pond, a surface spreading layer on a surface of the water storage pond, and a water outlet pipe disposed in fluid communication with the water storage pond below the surface treatment layer. The surface spreading layer includes a surface spreading agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: TIMOTHY AL ANDRZEJAK, JORGE E. LOPEZ DE CARDENAS
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Publication number: 20160289106Abstract: Compositions and methods are described to accomplish the in-situ remediation of contaminated groundwater and soil. Such compositions may comprise oil droplets, a water-miscible non-aqueous liquid phase, and one or more solid particulates. The oil droplets and the solid particulates are contained within the water-miscible non-aqueous liquid phase. The solid particulates may comprise one or more of zero valent iron, iron silicide, ferrosilicon, magnetite, particulate carbon, iron/carbon composites, calcium carbonate, and palladium. The solid particulates may comprise zero valent iron particles. The water-miscible non-aqueous liquid phase may be glycerol and the composition may be an oil-in-glycerol emulsion. Exemplary methods of preparing a groundwater remediation product comprise mixing oil droplets, a water-miscible non-aqueous liquid phase, and solid particulates contained in the water-miscible non-aqueous liquid phase to form a composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: OnMaterials, LLCInventor: John O. Freim, III
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Publication number: 20160289107Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving wastewater having a first total organic carbon (TOC) at a wastewater treatment system comprising a reactor system, wherein the reactor system comprises an anaerobic moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) and an aerobic MBBR. The method further includes treating the wastewater in the anaerobic MBBR, wherein the anaerobic MBBR comprises first bio-carriers configured to degrade at least a portion of the first TOC in the wastewater to generate a first treated wastewater and biogas, wherein the first treated wastewater has a second TOC that is less than the first TOC. The method also includes providing the biogas to an external system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Gerald Seidl, Siva Angappan, Ranjit Nair, Robert S. Reimers, Jan Oleszkiewicz, Charan Tej Tanneru
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Publication number: 20160289108Abstract: An economical method to remove oil, silica, boron, arsenic and selenium from water produced from oil production or fracking operations. The pH is not altered during the process and post method water quality is sufficiently pure for irrigation use and use as potable drinking water. The method includes using filtration to reduce the size of the inorganic and organic undissolved solids to a size of particulates of less than 2 microns, removal of oil with a micro-oil droplet separator followed by pre-activated charcoal, treatment of boron with a selective group of polyols, and reverse osmosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: STANLEY ELLIS, GLENN RICHARDS
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Publication number: 20160289109Abstract: A wastewater treatment system for treating wastewater includes one or more containers that each include first and second portions. The treatment system further includes a first treating agent system for introducing a coagulation agent and/or flocculation agent into the wastewater, a second treating agent system for introducing a biological activity facilitating agent into the wastewater, and a third treating agent system for introducing a disinfection agent into the wastewater. Each container is configured to allow the wastewater to flow through the corresponding first and second portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Saad A. GHALIB