Abstract: An organotitanium compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) organotitanium compounds of Formulae (I): wherein: each of R0, R1 and R2 is the same as or different from the others, and each is independently selected from organo substituents containing olefinic or alkynyl unsaturation; and each of R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 is the same as or different from the others, and each is independently selected from H, C1-C12 alkyl, and substituents containing olefinic or alkynyl unsaturation; (ii) organotitanium compounds including at least one tris(alkylaminoalkyl)amine ligand and at least one dialkylamine ligand, wherein alkyl is C1-C6 alkyl; and (iii) organotitanium compounds including a cyclopentadienyl ligand, and a cyclic dienyl or trienyl ligand other than cyclopentadienyl Such organotitanium compounds are usefully employed in vapor deposition processes for depositing titanium on substrates, e.g., in the manufacture of microelectronic devices and microelectronic device precursor structures.

Abstract: A method includes:generating a peroxide radical on a dielectric substrate surface by treating the dielectric substrate surface with atmospheric pressure plasma using a rare gas; fixing a functional group forming a coordinate bond with a silver ion, by reacting a grafting agent; and applying a silver-containing composition to the substrate surface, followed by heating and curing the silver-containing composition, to thereby form a silver thin film layer, the silver-containing composition containing a silver compound (A) represented by Formula (1) and an amine compound (B) represented by Formula (2), the silver compound (A) being contained in an amount of 10 to 50% by mass, the amine compound (B) being contained in an amount of 50 to 90% by mass, relative to a total amount of 100% by mass of the silver compound (A) and the amine compound (B).

Abstract: A film-forming structure and a film-forming method on a work include closely depositing a thin primary film on a work, the primary film being a suboxide or an oxide including metal and is soft and has insulation properties and corrosion resistance. The primary film is porous film. The work is integrated with the primary film to prevent the primary film from peeling, and thereby improving the workability. The thin secondary film such as a coating is attached to the primary film closely, thereby reducing the amount of paint used. The primary film is integrated with the secondary film to prevent the secondary film from peeling, improving the workability after formation of the secondary film, and thereby forming the primary and secondary films rationally.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment comprises a container contains a mixed solution that includes a processing solution for plating processing of a substrate and an additive and being capable of draining a part of the mixed solution when a first condition is satisfied. A first supplier supplies the processing solution to the container. A second supplier supplies the additive to the container when the first condition is satisfied and drainage of a part of the mixed solution is finished.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an Al-plated steel sheet used for hot pressing that has excellent lubricity in hot state, corrosion resistance after paint coating, and spot weldability. [Solution] An Al-plated steel sheet used for hot pressing according to the present invention includes: a steel sheet; an Al plating layer formed on one surface or both surfaces of the steel sheet; and a surface coating layer formed on the Al plating layer. The surface coating layer contains a zinc compound, and the zinc compound is deposited on the Al-plated steel sheet in an amount of equal to or greater than 0.3 g/m2 and equal to or less than 1.5 g/m2 as an amount of metallic zinc per one surface, and a zinc deposition amount in any continuous 1 mm2 region is 1.5 g/m2 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a ceramic coating having improved plasma resistance and a ceramic coating formed thereby. The present invention discloses the method for forming the ceramic coating having improved plasma resistance and the ceramic coating formed thereby, comprising the steps of: receiving, from a powder supply portion, a plurality of ceramic powders having a first powder particle size range, and transporting the powders using a transport gas; and forming a ceramic coating in which a plurality of first ceramic particles within a first coating particle size range and a plurality of second ceramic particles within a second coating particle size range, which is larger than the first coating particle size range, by causing the transported ceramic powders to collide with a substrate inside a process chamber, at the speed of 100 to 500 m/s so as to be pulverized.

Abstract: The thermal barrier coating system comprises a matrix of a first chemistry with multiple embedded second phases of a second chemistry. The matrix comprises a stabilized zirconia. The second regions comprise at least 40 mole percent of oxides having the formula Ln2O3, where Ln is selected from the lanthanides La through Lu, Y, Sc, In, Ca, and Mg with the balance zirconia (ZrO2), hafnia (HfO2), titania (TiO2), or mixtures thereof. The second phases have a characteristic thickness (T6) of less than 2.0 micrometers (?m). The spacing between second phases has a characteristic thickness (T5) of less than 8.0 micrometers (?m).

Abstract: A cathodic protection system for use with a wood veneer dryer is provided. The system includes a DC power supply and an anode mounted inside the dryer in a position to be electrolytically coupled to metallic structures or surfaces inside the dryer when an electrolytic medium is present inside the dryer. The electrolytic medium comprises a high-humidity atmosphere. A method for reducing the corrosion of metallic structures or surfaces inside the dryer is further provided. The method comprises mounting an anode inside the dryer in a position to be electrolytically coupled to the metallic structures or surfaces inside the dryer when an electrolytic medium is present. Wood veneer is conveyed through the dryer and heated to a temperature sufficient to produce a high-humidity atmosphere inside the dryer. A controlled amount of current is supplied by the DC power supply to electrolytically couple the anode to the metallic structures or surfaces.

Abstract: A photoelectrochemical reaction device of an embodiment includes: a first stack including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photovoltaic layer provided therebetween; a second stack including a third electrode electrically connected to the first electrode, a fourth electrode electrically connected to the second electrode, and an ion migration layer provided therebetween; and an electrolytic solution tank storing a first electrolytic solution in which the third electrode is immersed and a second electrolytic solution in which the fourth electrode is immersed. One of the third and fourth electrodes causes an oxidation reaction, and the other of the third and fourth electrodes causes a reduction reaction. The third and fourth electrodes have ion permeability. An area of the second stack is larger than that of the first stack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for producing hydrogen, oxygen and electrical energy from renewable energy and a mixture of sea water which, once desalinated, is mixed with different chemical components. The invention relates to the field of electrochemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a system for producing hydrogen and oxygen and electrical energy, based on harvesting renewable energy that is conveyed to a desalination means and electrolysers which produce hydrogen and oxygen in such a way that the product is directed to compressors which in turn direct the product to receptacles that can withstand the pressure at which said product is stored for the distribution and sale thereof. Alternatively, the hydrogen is conveyed to a fuel cell to be transformed into electrical energy, and converted, using an inverter, into alternating current to be delivered to the electrical grid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the unexpected discovery of systems for capturing carbon dioxide and producing hydrogen gas. In certain embodiments, the system treats wastewater. In certain embodiments, the system captures and sequesters CO2 as carbonate salts.

Abstract: A photoelectrochemical reaction system of an embodiment includes a CO2 conversion part and a CO2 reduction part. The CO2 conversion part converts carbon dioxide into at least one intermediate substance selected from the group consisting of a metal carbonate and a metal hydrogen carbonate by an aqueous solution containing a metal hydroxide, and generates a reaction solution containing the intermediate substance. The CO2 reduction part includes a one-liquid reaction vessel where the reaction solution containing the intermediate substance is led in, an oxidation electrode and a reduction electrode immersed in the reaction solution, and a photoelectric conversion element electrically connected to the oxidation and reduction electrodes. H2O is oxidized in a vicinity of the oxidation electrode to generate O2, and the intermediate substance is reduced in a vicinity of the reduction electrode to generate a carbon compound.

Abstract: A system that produces a sterilizing solution, has an electrolytic cell containing an anode compartment and a cathode compartment separated by a porous ion-exchange membrane. The system further has an ion-exchange water softener arranged to supply the electrolytic cell with deionized water and a brine tank arranged to supply the electrolytic cell with a sodium chloride brine solution. The system is arranged for conducting a regeneration of the water softener by use of a sodium chloride brine solution from the brine tank. The system has a positive displacement pump controlled by a control unit of the system to selectively supply a sodium chloride brine solution from the brine tank to the electrolytic cell and to the water softener for regeneration thereof.

Abstract: A novel durable composite diamond electrode comprising at least a relatively thicker conductive layer of UNCD (Ultrananocrystalline Diamond) layer with a Young's modulus of less than 900 GPa on a niobium substrate underlying a relatively thinner conductive MCD (Microcrystalline Diamond) layer with a Young's modulus of greater than 900 GPa, has been shown to exhibit superior delamination resistance under extreme shear stress during electrochemical oxidation reliability testing. Highly accelerated lifetime testing of these durable composite diamond electrodes at a constant current density of 2.5 amps/cm2 (25000 amps/m2) in a 1 M NaCl (58 g/L) solution, have demonstrated lifetimes before delamination failure of greater than 2000 hours (i.e. >5000 Ahr/cm2). Using a conservative estimate of lifetime to failure with a cubed dependence on current density, the lifetime at a more typical operating current density of 0.25 amps/cm2 (2500 amps/m2) would be at least 2,000,000 hours (228 years) and >3.5 years at 1.

Abstract: Compositions and processes for leaching noble metals from materials comprising said noble metals. Advantageously, the halide-based composition is environmentally friendly and effectively removes noble metals at room temperature without the need for high pressures and electrodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatuses and methods for increasing energy efficiency and improving membrane robustness in primary metal production. In some aspects, the methods and apparatuses comprise interrupting a first current flow from the cathode to the anode and permitting a second current flow from the anode to the cathode.

Abstract: An aluminium production electrolytic cell comprises a bath with bath contents, at least one cathode electrode in contact with said contents, at least one anode electrode in contact with said contents, and a hood, defining interior area, covering at least a portion of said bath. The electrolytic cell is equipped for vent gases to be drawn from said interior area. The electrolytic cell also comprises at least one heat exchanger for cooling at least a portion of the vent gases drawn from interior area, prior to circulation thereof to interior area.

Abstract: Passive radiative cooling panels are produced by anodizing an aluminum foil sheet to form metamaterial nanostructures and then forming a plated metal over the metamaterial nanostructures to produce an ultra-black emitter, and then securing a reflective layer (e.g., a solar mirror film) onto the ultra-black emitter. The process is implementable in a roll-to-roll-type fabricating system in which a continuous aluminum foil ribbon extends from a feed roll through an anodization station to a reflector mounting station such that a first ribbon section undergoes anodization while a second ribbon section undergoes plating and a reflective layer is mounted onto a third ribbon section. A modified Anodic Aluminum Oxide (AAO) self-assembly technique is utilized to generate tapered nanopores that are then plated to generate an ultra-black emitter capable of generating broadband radiant energy with an emissivity close to unity. Modules are produced by mounting the panels onto conduit structures.

Abstract: A shaped aluminum article has an anodized film formed on a surface, where a coloring pigment is filled in fine pores formed on the anodized film, achieving sufficient coloring.

Abstract: An apparatus for electroplating metal on a semiconductor substrate with improved azimuthal uniformity includes in one aspect: a plating chamber configured to contain an electrolyte and an anode; a substrate holder configured to hold the semiconductor substrate; an ionically resistive ionically permeable element (“the element”) configured to be positioned proximate the substrate; and a shield configured for providing azimuthally asymmetrical shielding and positioned between the substrate holder and the element such that the closest distance between the substrate-facing surface of the shield and the working surface of the substrate is less than 2 mm. In some embodiments there is an electrolyte-filled gap between the substrate-facing surface of the element and the shield during electroplating. The substrate-facing surface of the shield may be contoured such that the distance from different positions of the shield to the substrate is varied.

Abstract: Electrochemical machining of parts employs electric or voltage pulses in which current flows in a first direction and a second direction opposite from the first direction. The cathodic/anodic pulses switch between bulk machining and oxide removal pushing bulk material removal into a homogenous regime to obtain a smooth surface finish and appropriate form control during the electrochemical machining process compared to electrochemical machining employing an electric or voltage potential in which current flows in only one direction.

Abstract: An electrostatic levitation crystal growth apparatus for a solution and a crystal growing method using the same. The apparatus may include an upper electrode, a lower electrode vertically spaced apart from the upper electrode, a power supply unit configured to apply a vertical electrostatic field between the upper electrode and the lower electrode, and a droplet dispenser configured to eject a solution into a region between the upper and lower electrodes and thereby to form a solution droplet. The solution droplet may be maintained in a charged state and may be electrostatically levitated against the gravity exerted thereon, by the vertical electrostatic field. The solution droplet may be evaporated in the electrostatically levitated state, and a solute dissolved in the solution may be grown to form a crystal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for growing crystalline films of a broad range of complex materials with high crystalline quality by off-axis sputtering deposition. The synthesis of sputtering targets relating to the systems and methods is also described. Materials that can be grown include binary, ternary and quaternary oxides, metals and alloys, and intermetallics with simple or complex crystal structures. The disclosed systems and methods can be regarded as a broadly applicable for the growth of many other materials having magnetic, electronic, and optical applications.

Abstract: A processing chamber with a top, a bottom, and a sidewall coupled together to define an enclosure, a substrate support having a substrate supporting surface, an energy source coupled to the top or the bottom, and a gas injector liner disposed at the sidewall. The gas injector liner comprises a first plurality of gas outlets disposed at a first height, wherein one or more of the first plurality of gas outlets are oriented upwardly or downwardly, a second plurality of gas outlets disposed at a second height shorter than the first height, wherein one or more of the second plurality of gas outlets are oriented upwardly or downwardly, and a third plurality of gas outlets disposed at a third height shorter than the second height, wherein one or more of the third plurality of gas outlets are oriented upwardly or downwardly with respect to the substrate supporting surface.

Abstract: The calcium fluoride member includes a first member made from monocrystalline calcium fluoride and a second member made from monocrystalline or polycrystalline calcium fluoride. The first member and the second member is pressure-bonded together to form the calcium fluoride member.

Abstract: A method of producing an n-type group III nitride single crystal includes putting raw materials that include at least a substance including a group III element, an alkali metal, and boron oxide into a reaction vessel; melting the boron oxide by heating the reaction vessel to a melting point of the boron oxide; forming a mixed melt which includes the group III element, the alkali metal, and the boron oxide, in the reaction vessel by heating the reaction vessel to a crystal growth temperature of a group III nitride; dissolving nitrogen into the mixed melt by bringing a nitrogen-containing gas into contact with the mixed melt; and growing an n-type group III nitride single crystal, which is doped with oxygen as a donor, from the group III element, the nitrogen, and oxygen in the boron oxide that are dissolved in the mixed melt.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of plexifilamentary film-fibril strands of polymer. The process includes the steps of generating a spin fluid containing (a) 5 to 30 wt. % containing one or more polymer types, (b) a primary spin agent selected from the group consisting of dichloromethane, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and (c) a co-spin agent comprising 1H,6H-perfluorohexane or 1H-perfluorohexane or 1H-perfluoroheptane. The spin fluid is flash-spun at a pressure that is greater than the autogenous pressure of the spin fluid into a region of lower pressure to form plexifilamentary film-fibril strands of the polymer. The co-spin agent is present in the spin fluid in an amount sufficient to form an azeotrope-like composition with the primary spin agent in the presence of the one or more polymer types.

Abstract: A method produces a flat semi-finished product from a fiber composite material that contains individual carbon fibers, carbon fiber bundles, or a mixture thereof in a defined anisotropic fiber orientation and a thermoplastic matrix material. The anisotropy of the carbon fibers is created in a carding process using the high orientability of admixed non-carbon textile fibers, at least some of the non-carbon textile fibers being thermoplastic, and the carbon fibers having been isolated from waste or used parts. The flat fibrous web which is produced by a carding process and which has a specific orientation of the carbon fibers in the longitudinal direction is compressed into a sheet material under the effect of heat. This enables the use of carbon fibers, for example from production waste, as reinforcing fibers, whereby a less expensive raw material is provided and the carbon fibers are contained in the waste materials are recycled.

Abstract: A carding apparatus (2) and a carding method for producing a card web (12) are based on the carding apparatus (2) including a web forming device (5) for creating a preliminary web (3), followed by a web layering apparatus (7) which is followed by a card (6), and a controllable or adjustable profiling device (8). The drafting device (8) precedes or is associated with the web layering apparatus (7). The profiling device (8) is used for profiling the preliminary web (3) in order to preventively compensate for peripheral bulges in the card web (12) discharged by the card (6).

Abstract: Included herein are articles and methods including a core spun yarn. The core spun yarn includes a sheath of hard fibers and two sets of elastic fibers wherein the sets of elastic fibers have different properties. The properties may differ in one or more ways such as having a different denier, composition or draft. One or both of the sets of elastic fibers can be pre-covered.

Abstract: A method for making jeans. A material is weaved for use as a front portion of the jeans. The warp portion of the weave is spun with a combination of open-end and ring spinning. The weft portion of the weave is spun with open-end spinning. The resulting weaved material is then sulfur dyed, singed and pre-shrunk to form the front portion. Another material is weaved for use as a back portion of the jeans using a fabric composition which is 79% cotton, 20% filament fiber polyester, 1% spandex. The warp portion of the weave is spun using a combination of open-end and ring spinning. The weft portion of the weave is made from the filament fiber polyester. The resulting fabric composition weaved material is then indigo dyed and singed and then pre-shrunk to form the back portion. The two portions are cut and sewed together to produce the jeans.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a seamless filling woven tape unit, a yarn tank transportation equipment and the filling process thereof. The woven tape unit comprises a woven tape and a filler arranged in the woven tape, wherein the woven tape comprises several woven tape units formed by integrated weaving, the woven tape unit comprises a hollow woven tape and a solid woven tape formed by integrally weaving the two ends of the hollow tape, and a cavity of the hollow woven tape is uniformly filled with a flexible filler injected through fiber injection equipment. The flexible filler is injected into the woven tapes by fiber injection equipment so elasticity of the woven tape is guaranteed. Since the flexible filler is directly injected into the cavity of the hollow woven tape through a pin-shaped thin pipe arranged on the fiber injection equipment, the woven tapes do not need to be sewn.

Abstract: A part made of oxide/oxide composite material includes fiber reinforcement constituted by a plurality of warp yarn layers and of weft yarn layers interlinked by three-dimensional weaving, with the spaces present between the reinforcing yarns being filled with a refractory oxide matrix. The fiber reinforcement presents a weave selected from the following weaves: interlock; multi-plain; multi-satin; and multi-serge, with warp and weft thread counts lying in the range 4 yarns/cm to 20 yarns/cm. The fiber reinforcement also presents a fiber volume fraction lying in the range 40% to 51%.

Abstract: Discretizers that exhibit improved solid additive laden fluid flow emanating from the discretizers and methods of using same, particularly for making fibrous structures are provided.

Abstract: Netting comprising an array of polymeric strands, wherein the polymeric strands are periodically joined together at bond regions throughout the array, with at least two polymeric strands having a different height or color. Nettings described herein have a variety of uses, including wound care, tapes, filtration, absorbent articles, pest control articles, geotextile applications, water/vapor management in clothing, reinforcement for non-woven articles, self bulking articles, floor coverings, grip supports, athletic articles, and pattern coated adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-woven fabric comprising a first non-woven web suitable for use in a hygiene absorbent article, which web comprises a side which is provided with a first pattern of individualised bonded areas which defines a second pattern of non-bonded areas which non-bonded areas have a hexagonal type of shape, and wherein the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 10-30% of the total surface of the side and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of from 70-90% of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to an absorbent article comprising the present non-woven fabric, and a process for forming the non-woven fabric.

Abstract: A single action agitation element for a washing machine appliance is provided. The agitation element includes a shaft, a first fin, and a second fin. The first fin and second fin each extend outwardly from the shaft and around the shaft. The first fin extends generally in a first fin plane defining an angle greater than zero with a reference plane of the shaft. By contrast, the second fin extends generally in a second fin plane defining an angle less than zero with the reference plane of the shaft. Such a configuration may more efficiently move clothes or other articles within a wash basket of the washing machine appliance downwardly along a vertical direction during certain washing machine operations.

Abstract: A method of determining the number of doses and the types of a treating chemistry available in the bulk dispensing system, and providing an indication of the determination on a user interface.

Abstract: A stain removal device adapted to at least partially surround a stain located on a fabric to activate in a targeted manner includes a shell comprising a wall with an inner surface, an outer surface, a rim defining an aperture in the shell, the rim being defined by the inner and outer surfaces and the inner surface defining a shell cavity, at least one opening extending through the wall of the shell between the inner and outer surfaces of the shell, a dispensable cleaning agent at least partially disposed within the shell cavity, and an attachment portion at least partly coupled to the shell. The attachment portion is configured to removably couple the stain removal device to a fabric or article of clothing such that the rim of the shell contacts the fabric and at least partially surrounds a stain located on the fabric. So configured, the dispensable cleaning agent may activate in a targeted manner relative to the stain during a wash cycle.

Abstract: A device for drying laundry includes a refrigerant pipe made of a first metal material that injects a refrigerant into a heat exchanger or discharges a refrigerant from a heat exchanger and a heat exchanger having a pipe type connecting portion made of a second metal material different from the first metal material connected to the refrigerant pipe, a diameter of an end portion from the end of one of the connecting portion and the refrigerant pipe to a predetermined length A is enlarged and thus have arriving portions having a concavely obtuse angle formed an inner diameter surface thereof, and an end portion of the other one of the connecting portion and the refrigerant pipe is inserted into the enlarged diameter and is latched to the arriving portion, and the device includes a lock ring that encloses an external diameter surface of the end portion having the enlarged diameter and presses an inner diameter surface of the end portion having an enlarged diameter and an external diameter surface of the inserted

Abstract: This invention involves a heat recovery system implemented in a vented clothes dryer, through the use of a passive, indirect heat exchanger. The recovered waste heat is used to preheat the air into the dryer's heater, thus enabling lower total energy consumption per load. The heat recovery unit is integrated within the boundaries of the dryer's cabinet in such a way that preheated air enters the heating tube or heating element ducting.

Abstract: Woven and knit fabrics containing expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) fibers and at least one other fiber are provided. The ePTFE fiber may be woven or knit as a single, non-twisted fiber, as part of a multifilament fiber, or may be twisted or braided with another fiber. The ePTFE fiber, whether alone or in combination with a weave fiber(s), may be utilized in either the warp and/or the weft direction. The woven and knit fabrics are concurrently breathable, lightweight, durable, drapable, and fast drying. The ePTFE fibers have a substantially rectangular configuration. In some embodiments, the woven or knit fabric is flame resistant. In addition, the woven and knit fabrics are quiet, soft, and drapable. Treatments may be provided to the surface of the ePTFE fiber and/or the fabrics to impart one or more desired functionality, such as, for example, oleophobicity, anti-microbial, contamination resistance, or UV stability.

Abstract: A sheet-like article is provided including a fibrous base material formed of ultrafine fibers and/or ultrafine fiber bundles provided with, as a binder, a polymer elastomer having a hydrophilic group, any thickness-directional cross section of the sheet-like article containing regions occupied by the polymer elastomer, the regions including independent regions each with a cross-sectional area of 50 ?m2 or more, the total area of the independent regions accounting for 0.1% or more and 5.0% or less of the cross-sectional area of the artificial leather in an observation view field.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating textiles and textile materials prior to dyeing said textiles or textile materials includes the steps of loading a textile substrate into a vessel and saturating the textile substrate therein with pre-treatment chemicals. The impregnated textile substrate and excess process solution are transferred into a hydraulic press having a flexible bladder. The press squeezes the textile substrate uniformly to remove the excess solution which is captured and recycled for reuse. The squeezed, impregnated textile substrate is stored in airtight containers to allow dyesite formation. The textile substrate is then neutralized, washed, and dried and as thus pre-treated can be dyed in an ecologically sustainable, energy-efficient, and economical process. The method and apparatus ensure uniform moisture pick-up and distribution of the chemical(s) throughout the textile substrate.

Abstract: The present specification discloses papermaking additive compositions, articles of manufacture, containers or kits comprising such compositions, and methods and uses to increase separation of cellulose fibers from a pulp, to remove one or more impurities and/or one or more contaminates from a pulp and/or a paper material and to remove an ink from a pulp and/or a paper material.

Abstract: A refiner includes a main body, a rotation shaft provided inside the main body, a tapered rotor attached to the rotation shaft with a space therein, a stator provided in the main body, a rotor beating portion provided on the rotor and having a groove between bars and through-holes, a stator beating portion on the stator with a groove between bars and through-holes, a raw material supply portion for supplying a raw material into the main body, and a raw material discharge portion for discharging a beaten raw material outside the main body. A portion of the raw material guided to a small-diameter opening portion of the rotor and the space of the rotor is beaten by passing through the through-holes of the rotor beating portion and the stator beating portion, and is discharged outside the stator beating portion from the through-holes of the stator beating portion.

Abstract: An adjustable foil apparatus for use with a paper making machine includes an elongated upper assembly positionable relative to a forming fabric of a paper making machine, the upper assembly defining a deflector surface extending along a length thereof, and an elongated base mountable to a paper making machine. An adjustment mechanism being coupled to the base and movable relative thereto, for adjusting an overall height of the foil apparatus, the upper assembly being configured for selective movement toward and away from the forming fabric of a paper making machine. The foil apparatus being positionable relative to an upstream forming element. The deflector surface configured to deflect water passing over the upstream forming element towards the forming fabric for creating movement in a slurry stock of a paper making machine for reducing flocculation.

Abstract: Collecting data includes generating a sensor signal from each of a plurality of sensors located on a sensing roll, wherein each signal is generated when each sensor enters a region of a nip between the sensing roll and mating roll during each rotation of the sensing roll; wherein a web of material travels through the nip and a continuous band contacts a region of the web of material upstream from or at the nip. A periodically occurring starting reference is generated associated with each rotation of the continuous band and the signal generated by each sensor is received so that the one of the plurality of sensors which generated this signal is determined and one of a plurality of tracking segments associated with the continuous band is identified. The signal is stored to associate the respective sensor signal with the identified one tracking segment.

Abstract: A system and method for optimization of a continuous digester operation of a continuous digester are presented. The system includes a tracking module for tracking of process variables in the continuous digester operation and developing non-linear empirical model for one or more quality variables. A soft sensor module is used for deploying a soft sensor based on the non-linear empirical model and for generating soft measurements corresponding to the quality variables at different locations. A constraint management module is used for generating dynamically a set of constraints that are used by a model predictive controller for computing set points for optimization of continuous digester operation.

Abstract: A method of producing a paper product. A paper web is formed on a paper machine. The paper web has a plurality of sections. The web is analyzed to perform at least one of inspecting and identifying properties. The web is marked with a plurality of marks. At least one mark is marked at each of the plurality of sections. Thereafter, the web is wound with a winder to form a parent roll. A paper rating is assigned to each section based upon properties in that section that are identified. The web is unwound from the parent roll on a converting line having a plurality of operational parameters. At least one of the plurality of marks is read with a mark reading unit. The paper rating associated with the at least one mark is obtained. At least one operational parameter of the converting line is changed based upon the rating.