Abstract: A stove core structure of an infrared gas stove is provided, including a bottom cover having a receiving groove, a bottom portion of the receiving groove having a gas through hole for guiding gas into the receiving groove, a guiding plate received in the receiving groove, being elevated, the bottom portion and the guiding plate having a space therebetween, a gap which is arranged around a circumferential side of the guiding plate and for the gas to pass therethrough serves as a main gas flow line. The gas flows through the circumferential and out from the infrared ceramic piece assembled on an opening of the receiving groove so that the gas contacts the air around the infrared ceramic piece fully and is combusted completely so as to prevent monoxide poisoning and waste of gas and to elevate a thermal efficiency.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a tuyere including a tubular chamber having an internal wall defined by a mandrel; a plasma torch assembly including a torch positioned to inject hot gas into the tuyere and having a tubular structure that extends along an axis of the chamber; the plasma torch assembly further including a shroud head configured to inject shroud gas between the internal wall of the chamber and the tubular structure of the torch; a pipe positioned around at least a portion of the mandrel forming a plenum at least partially encircling the mandrel; and a plurality of nozzles in the chamber internal wall configured to inject a combustible material from the plenum to a space between the internal wall of the chamber and the tubular structure of the torch.

Abstract: A combustor assembly for use in a gas turbine engine is provided. The combustor assembly includes a dome assembly, a fuel nozzle coupled to the dome assembly, and a cowl assembly. The cowl assembly includes a radially inner cowl coupled to the dome assembly, and a radially outer cowl including a first cowl member and a second cowl member each positioned about the fuel nozzle. The first and second cowl members substantially align to define a substantially continuous flow path configured to direct a flow of air about the dome assembly.

Abstract: A fireplace assembly having a firebox, an igniter assembly coupled to the firebox and containing a heating element, a first portion of the igniter assembly extending through an aperture in a firebox wall, the igniter assembly having a first connector coupled to the heating element and coupleable to power source, and having a second connector coupleable to an air source and positioned to provide air flow through the igniter assembly over the heating element and into the firebox. A controller is operatively coupled to the igniter assembly and a temperature sensor. The controller controls operation of the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the air flow through the igniter assembly, and can activate and deactivate the igniter assembly based upon the temperature within the firebox.

Abstract: An operator control device for a hob has a hob plate as an operator control panel, and a component carrier including conductor tracks and contact areas beneath the hob plate. A sensor element device including a sensor element housing is arranged on the component carrier, with electrically conductive material for forming a capacitive sensor element on a top face. In order to make electrical contact with the electrically conductive material on the component carrier, a spring element receptacle is provided in the sensor element housing, an electrically conductive spring element being inserted into the spring element receptacle, which electrically conductive spring element is composed of a material which is different from the electrically conductive material for the capacitive sensor element.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to an automated cooking device. An example automated cooking device includes an enclosure defining a cooking chamber. A heating element is positioned in the cooking chamber. A boiler and a fan are also operatively coupled to the cooking chamber. A scanner is structured to read a unique identifier on a food product. A controller is operatively coupled to each of the heating element, the boiler, the fan, and the scanner. The unique identifier is transmitted to a backend system in response to the scanner reading the unique identifier on the food product. Cooking instructions for controllably operating at least one of the heating element, the boiler, and the fan so as to cook the food product are received. The at least one of the heating element, the boiler, and the fan are controllably operated based on the cooking instructions so as to cook the food product.

Abstract: A bidirectional flow system for a cooking oven in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an oven chamber having a first cooking zone in fluid communication with a second cooking zone, the oven chamber having at least a floor, a ceiling, and a mezzanine for dividing the first and second cooking zones; a gas circulation system for supplying gaseous cooking medium initially to either of the first or second cooking zone; and a return assembly for receiving returned gaseous cooking medium, wherein the return assembly includes a plurality of louvers movable between a first position and second position to receive returned gaseous cooking medium from the other of the first or second cooking zone. Systems and methods for adjusting cooking zones in an oven are also provided.

Abstract: A one-piece sheet-metal structure includes a first wall, a second wall perpendicularly extending from the first wall, and a third wall perpendicularly extending from the first wall. The second wall is perpendicular to the first wall and the third wall. An end edge of the second wall is adjacent an end edge of the third wall to form a corner. The corner is provided with a clench lock so that the corner is weld-free. The clench lock includes bottom and top tabs. The bottom tab perpendicularly extends from the end edge of the second wall at a bottom tab bend and engages an inner side of the third wall. The top tab perpendicularly extends from an outer edge of the third wall at a top tab bend and bends around the bottom tab and engages an inner side of the bottom tab to clench the bottom tab at the corner.

Abstract: The door comprises at least one or more panels of thermal glass, on which thermochromic elements are applied, which are arranged close to one another, and which have respective activation temperature ranges, thus providing an easy-to-see indication of the temperatures in the oven.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advantageously interactive item of furniture and/or appliance comprising: at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m2, said substrate having a lightness L* lower than 10, a haze lower than 30% and a light transmission TL lower than 10%; at least one heating element; at least one light source, in particular intended to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, this source in particular being located under the substrate and being hidden thereby when said source is at rest; and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop such as the one or more light sources and/or the one or more heating elements and/or if needs be wirelessly with at least one external element.

Abstract: An item of furniture or appliance includes at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a transparent monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m2, equipped with a coating so that the substrate equipped with the coating has a haze higher than 15%, a light transmission TL lower than 60% and an opacity indicator higher than 85. The item of furniture or appliance also includes at least one heating element, at least one light source to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, the source being located plumb with the substrate in order to form a display by projection, or under the substrate in order to form a display by transmission through the substrate, and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop.

Abstract: A range hood includes a housing defining a first outer air vent and a second outer air vent; a volute casing disposed within the housing, including a volute casing body having a bottom plate, a top plate and a side encasing plate disposed between the bottom plate and the top plate, the volute casing body defining an outer air outlet communicated with the first outer air vent and the second outer air vent, an opening direction of the outer air outlet being orthogonal to that of the second outer air vent; a fan wheel disposed within the volute casing body; and an outer switching cover plate movable between a first position, in which the first outer air vent is opened and the second outer air vent is closed, and a second position, in which the first outer air vent is closed and the second outer air vent is opened.

Abstract: A cooking device is provided, which includes a cooking portion, a hood portion arranged on the cooking portion and provided with a suction port formed on one side thereof, and a driving portion configured to move the hood portion, wherein the hood portion is movable to any one of a first position in which the hood portion is accommodated in the cooking portion and a second position in which the hood portion projects from the cooking portion, and an angle of the hood portion is varied so as to change a direction in which the suction port is directed in the second position.

Abstract: Water heater appliances are provided. A water heater appliance includes a tank, a hot water conduit and a cold water conduit. The water heater appliance further includes a heat pump assembly configured to heat water within the chamber of the tank, and a thermo-electric assembly configured to generate an electrical current. The thermo-electric assembly includes a thermo-electric converter, a working fluid flowable through the thermo-electric converter, and a heat source configured to heat the working fluid within the thermo-electric converter. At least a portion of the electrical current generated by the thermo-electric assembly is flowed to the heat pump assembly to at least partially power the heat pump assembly.

Abstract: A method and a supply and exhaust air terminal device arranged in a chilled beam system. The terminal comprises a supply air chamber into which supply air is led through at least one supply air opening from a supply air duct, wherein the supply air chamber is arranged in the first end of the chilled beam; and an exhaust air chamber through which exhaust air is led from a room space into an exhaust air duct through at least one exhaust air opening, wherein the exhaust air chamber is arranged in the second end of the chilled beam and separated from the supply air chamber. The air terminal device further comprises an adjusting device configured to adjust the at least one supply air opening and the at least one exhaust air opening; and an actuator for displacing the adjusting device, wherein displacing the adjusting device causes the air flow to be obstructed through the at least one supply air opening and through the at least one exhaust air opening.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a housing comprising an external panel defining an external appearance and having an opening formed at the external panel; a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing; and an air discharge unit configured to discharge air heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger out of the housing. The air discharge unit includes a first discharge unit connected to the opening and discharging air; and a second discharge unit provided at the external panel and discharging air. A method of blowing heat-exchanged air may be changed in accordance with an environment of a user.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a housing, a heat exchanger arranged to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing, a blower fan arranged inside the housing for discharging air that has exchanged heat with the heat exchanger to the outside and a discharging plate having an opening formed to discharge air blown from the blower fan out of the housing, and a plurality of discharging holes formed to discharge air to surroundings of the opening, wherein the discharging plate is arranged to discharge the air that has exchanged heat by the heat exchanger out of the housing, and wherein the discharging plate is made of metal. By such configuration, air conditioner increase user satisfaction.

Abstract: Air conditioner units and methods for providing make-up air are provided. An air conditioner unit includes an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger and a bulkhead. The air conditioner unit further includes a vent aperture defined in a rear wall of the bulkhead. The air conditioner unit further includes a dehumidification system, the dehumidification system including an evaporator assembly and a condenser assembly. The evaporator assembly is configured for removing heat from outdoor air flowing therethrough. The evaporator assembly is in fluid communication with the vent aperture for flowing outdoor air from the evaporator assembly through the vent aperture, The condenser assembly is configured for adding heat to outdoor air flowing therethrough. The condenser assembly is spaced from the vent aperture for flowing outdoor air from the condenser assembly into the outdoor portion.

Abstract: An outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a case; and a control box installed in the case, wherein a stepped portion protrudes from an upper surface of the control box, and a plurality of air outlet ports are formed at the stepped portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dehumidifier which has an improved usability of a user. The dehumidifier includes a main body provided with a water container mounting portion on an upper portion of which a water container is mounted, a water container detachably mounted on the water container mounting portion, a water collection tray provided inside the main body to collect water, a heat exchanger provided between the water container mounting portion and the water collection tray and a drain hole provided at the water container mounting portion to discharge water in the water container mounting portion downward.

Abstract: There is provided a biosensor, which may measure the concentration of indoor bioaerosols through an optical sensing method of sensing ultraviolet light scattered by bioaerosols, and an air cleaner having the same. The biosensor includes a light irradiator and an ultraviolet light sensor detecting scattered ultraviolet light, from light irradiated by the light irradiator, reflected from bioaerosols. The biosensor may measure the concentration of indoor bioaerosols through the optical sensing method in real time, using a certain wavelength of ultraviolet light scattered by bioaerosols, and may allow the air cleaner to be operated under proper conditions based on a measured concentration of bioaerosols and a measured concentration of dust particles.

Abstract: There is provided a paned window or door structure in which a plurality of Peltier cells are present. The paned elements have a frame with a fixed portion (2?) and a mobile portion (2?) in which at least one double glazing unit (3) is present, it being provided that in the interspace present in the double glazing unit, at an edge that is arranged in the mobile portion (2?) of the frame, a plurality of Peltier cells (11) are present. The Peltier cells are in contact with an element for dissipating heat towards the outside (12), made of optimal heat conduction material, which has a portion thereof (12?) arranged at the external surface of the door or window. On each of the cells (11), a sheet is superimposed made of material with high heat conductivity, acting as a heat sink (13) for dissipating towards the interior of the double glazing unit.

Abstract: An extractor system includes a negative pressure gas stream source, a negative pressure conduit, a positive pressure gas stream source, a plurality of positive pressure gas stream manifolds, and an operator interface. The negative pressure conduit is conveys the negative pressure gas stream from a work area. A first end of the negative pressure conduit is coupled to the negative pressure gas stream source, such that the negative pressure gas stream flows from the work area through a second end of the negative pressure conduit and toward the first end of the negative pressure conduit. The positive pressure gas stream manifolds are disposed about the negative pressure conduit at the second end of the negative pressure conduit, and fluidly coupled to the positive pressure gas stream source. The positive pressure gas stream is directed through the plurality of positive pressure gas stream manifolds.

Abstract: An autonomous airflow regulation system regulates airflow supplied into premises and mounted on airflow outlets. The regulation system includes at least one system unit including an airflow guiding mechanism furnished with louvers, an actuator receiving regulation commands and urging the guiding mechanism to pivot the louvers, a battery electrically connected to the actuator, a generator charging the battery, a turbine driving the generator, a remote control device forming the regulation commands set up by a user, and a wireless communication channel transmitting the regulation commands from the remote control device to the actuator. A number of such units can be associated with a central control unit providing climate control of the premises. The battery can have a port for initial charging from an external source. The wireless channel can be based on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology. The regulation system is electrically safer than similar typical systems and inexpensive.

Abstract: Airflow calibration systems are provided that are configured to be received in a duct of a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The air flow calibration systems include a housing including an air flow grid; and at least one pressure sensing cell positioned in the housing, the at least one cell being configured such that air flows through the at least one cell when the airflow calibration system is positioned in the duct of the HVAC system. The airflow calibration system is configured to be temporarily installed in the duct of the HVAC system to calibrate the HVAC system upon completion of the HVAC system or to recalibrate the HVAC system after a period of time.

Abstract: A method of configuring a control schedule for an environmental control system using a control device is disclosed. The control device has a display and a directional input element such as a rotary dial. The method involves performing a time period configuration process for a sequence of time periods. A time period is added to the control schedule and a representation of the added time period is displayed. In response to directional activation of the directional input element, a duration of the added time period is adjusted, with the representation being updated to indicate the adjusted duration. The adjusted duration is stored in response to a confirmation input signal. The time period configuration process is repeated until it is determined that no more time periods are to be added to the control schedule.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing energy consumption in a plurality of air handling units (AHUs) in a zone is provided. The system comprising a zone thermal unit that is configured to obtain a first set of input parameters including an internal heat gains, a surface convective loads, an intra-zone mixing, a supply air temperature, a second set of input parameters including internal moisture gains, a supply humidity ratio, and a third set of input parameters including an air contaminant concentration and an ambient contaminant concentration of the AHUs and generates a first set of output parameters including a zone temperature, a humidity ratio and an air concentration. The system further includes an optimizer that is configured to generate a second set of output parameters including an optimum combination of AHU flow rates for the AHUs based on at least one of the first set of output parameters.

Abstract: Energy-saving method/system for heating and humidifying a building or car's saloon are disclosed. The method includes—drawing in an outside airstream,—passing it via a dry channel and then, via a wet channel, in an opposite direction. Thereafter, the outside airstream is heated and directed to the building as supply air. An exhaust airstream from the building is introduced into a product channel. The wet channel is situated between the dry and product channels. The wet channel is in pairwise heat-exchange interactions with the wet and product channels. Water vapor, contained in the exhaust airstream, is condensed, discharged into the atmosphere at a temperature closed to the dew point. The outside airstream, passed along the wet channel, is transfer-heated and humidified by the exhaust airstream. Water from the product channel is used for wetting the wet channel. The system includes at least two membranes arranged between the channels.

Abstract: An air conditioning control system includes a casing including paths through which air passes, dampers arranged at an entrance and an exit of each of the paths and operated to open or close the entrance and the exit according to a control signal, a heat and mass exchanger including a hygroscopic material for absorbing moisture and arranged across the paths to be rotated with respect to the casing, a driving unit rotating the heat and mass exchanger, a heat exchange unit having a heat transfer medium flowing inside the heat exchange unit and arranged on at least one of the paths, and a controller opening or closing the entrance and the exit of the paths by applying a control signal to the dampers, and changing a rotation speed of the heat and mass exchanger by applying a control signal to the driving unit, according to operation modes.

Abstract: An air-conditioning apparatus includes: an air-conditioning case that includes an air passage through which air-conditioned wind flows and that is molded using a die; and an attachment part that is fixed on an outer surface of the air-conditioning case and includes a plate-shaped projection piece, which projects from a case main body part of the attachment part and includes a positioning hole passing through the projection piece. The air-conditioning case includes: a holding piece that projects from the outer surface to be engaged with the projection piece; and a positioning pin that projects from the outer surface to be inserted in the positioning hole. The holding piece includes: a leg part that projects from the outer surface and is capable of being resiliently deformed; and an engagement part that is bent and extends from an end portion of the leg part and that is engaged with a part of the projection piece on its end side of the positioning hole.

Abstract: A nose warmer is provided. The nose warmer is made of an elongated body having an outer surface, an inner surface and a pouch formed in between. A mixture is contained within the pouch of the elongated body. The mixture is configured to produce an exothermic reaction. The present invention may further include an adhesive layer attached to the inner surface of the elongated body. Therefore, a user may adhere the elongated body to their nose, and keep their nose warm during cold weather.

Abstract: High-temperature solar trap collectors provide near ambient temperature solar entry surfaces and negligible thermal radiation losses by counterflowing low velocity transparent gases or liquids (fluids) to nullify internal thermal diffusion and radiative heat losses at the solar entry surface. Small steradian (sr) baffling plus wavelength-selective materials trap the entire 0.35 u to 2.7 u incoming solar spectrum and heat highly absorbing internal surfaces to high temperatures; only a small solid angle of the 2? steradians—on the order of 0.01 sr—of internal thermal radiation escapes. A nearly 100% efficient flat panel solar trapping embodiment exhibits alpha (?) absorption nearing 1.0 and radiant emission losses nearing 0.0 even at solar collection temperatures in excess of 1,000° K. Ultra high collection efficiency counterflow configurations are ideal for solar hot water, space heating, cooling, energy storage, and electric power generation applications.

Abstract: Heat transfer fluid in vapour only state is cycled through solar collector(s) (12) and a sensible heat storage medium (14) to transfer heat from the solar collector(s) (12) to the sensible heat storage medium (14). The heat transfer fluid is a liquid at ambient temperature, but substantially in the vapour state throughout the entire cycle when in operation.

Abstract: Provided is an energy system comprising: a screw compressor; a condenser; an expansion device; an evaporator; an evaporator heat source flow path configured to provide a heating medium supplied from an outside as a heat source of the evaporator; a lubricant oil heat-exchanging unit configured to perform a heat-exchanging operation of the heating medium on an evaporator heat source flow path and lubricant oil including a refrigerant inside the screw compressor, to heat the lubricant oil by the heating medium before the screw compressor starts up, and to cool the lubricant oil by the heating medium discharged from the evaporator after the evaporator is heated by the heating medium, after the screw compressor starts up; and a controller configured to control the lubricant oil heat-exchanging unit depending on whether the screw compressor starts up.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technological field of refrigeration systems and, more particularly refrigeration systems used in residential applications, for example, refrigeration appliances including at least two climate chambers at different temperatures. Problem to be solved: Conventionally, existing Refrigeration systems including evaporators connected in parallel require complex compressors including at least two suction paths, or alternatively functional complex arrangements unable to maintain independence between the individual evaporators. Troubleshooting: Disclosed is a refrigeration system including evaporators connected in parallel where each of said evaporators operates through a separate feeding principle, and that this aspect makes it possible, with the aid of a liquid accumulator and phase separator, maintaining the independence between the individual evaporators, besides the use of a compressor.

Abstract: A hybrid heat pump system comprise a geothermal heat pump system, an air source heat pump system, and a buffer heat-storage configured to exchange a heat with the geothermal heat pump system and the air source heat pump system and to store therein the exchanged heat. The buffer heat-storage comprises fluid circulation lines fluid-coupled to and between an air heater and the buffer heat-storage to realize a circulation of a refrigerant fluid therebetween, which receives a heat energy from the buffer heat-storage, wherein the air heater is configured to heat the air thereto from an outdoor using the refrigerant fluid.

Abstract: A refrigeration cycle apparatus in which working refrigerant is a zeotropic refrigerant mixture containing at least a first refrigerant and a second refrigerant having a higher boiling point than the first refrigerant at the same pressure, the refrigeration cycle apparatus including at least a main passage in which a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger are sequentially connected, the first refrigerant having a property of disproportionation, the first refrigerant having a smaller composition ratio in the compressor than a composition ratio of the first refrigerant passing through the main passage.

Abstract: A first reactor is provided on the input side of a rectifying circuit that rectifies AC power (on the side of an AC power supply), and on the output side of the rectifying circuit (on the side of a load), first and second capacitors that are connected in series to each other, and first and second switching elements that switch between charging and not charging of the first and second capacitors, respectively, are provided, a second capacitor group in Y-connection, provided with three capacitors, each of which is connected to each phase-terminal of the first reactor on the side of the rectifying circuit, is connected to the midpoint of the first and second switching elements, and the output voltage to the load is boosted, while the on-duty of the first switching element and the on-duty of the second switching element are controlled to be equal to each other.

Abstract: A method and system for purifying contaminated refrigerants is described. The refrigerant is heated in a controlled manner to separate it into fractions, one fraction having the pure refrigerant and the remaining fractions containing the contaminants. The temperature of the refrigerant fraction output being closely monitored and controlled to ensure that it is the correct required fraction.

Abstract: Provided is an accumulator capable of effectively suppressing a bumping phenomenon and the following impact noise without making the structure of the accumulator complicated or increasing the cost and the size thereof. A protrusion serving as an origination of boiling is disposed at a part soaked with a liquid part including liquid-phase refrigerant and oil accumulated in the tank 10 of the accumulator 1. Especially the protrusion is disposed at least at a part of an outer periphery of the outer pipe 32 in a double-pipe structure, and an inner periphery and an upper face of a bottom of the tank 10.

Abstract: Provided is an accumulator capable of effectively suppressing a bumping phenomenon and the following impact noise during the starting of a compressor without making the structure of the accumulator complicated or increasing the cost and the size thereof, and so having cost-effectiveness. An accumulator includes: a tank 10 having an inflow port 15 and an outflow port 16; and a double-pipe structured outflow pipe 30 including an inner pipe 31 joined to the outflow port 16 and hanging inside of the tank 10, and an outer pipe 32 disposed outside of the inner pipe 31. A cloth-like member such as felt or a foam material 60 is wound around or externally inserted to the outer pipe 32.

Abstract: A heat pump system comprises a compressor, at least one expansion valve, an accumulator for storing a volume of liquid refrigerant therein, a liquid refrigerant indicator connected to the accumulator to indicate an appropriate refrigerant charge in cooling and heating modes, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a target compressor discharge pressure based on measured outdoor air temperature and control the compressor discharge pressure by modulating the position of the at least one expansion valve, wherein the higher the target discharge pressure target, the less liquid refrigerant is left in the accumulator. The accumulator can be sized to always have capacity to hold excess refrigerant during heating operations, and can include a charge level indicator so as to allow proper charge of the system in the field without additional tools.

Abstract: A refrigeration cycle apparatus avoids refrigerant conditions causing a disproportionation reaction and exhibit high performance with safety even when a refrigerant causing the disproportionation reaction is used in a zeotropic refrigerant mixture. The refrigeration cycle apparatus uses, as a working refrigerant, the zeotropic refrigerant mixture of a first refrigerant and a second refrigerant having a higher boiling point than that of the first refrigerant under the same pressure, and includes at least a main passage sequentially connecting a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, a gas-liquid separator, and a second heat exchanger. The first refrigerant causes the disproportionation reaction.

Abstract: A method controls a vapor compression system including a variable speed compressor. A desired discharge temperature of the compressor is determined using a mapping between values of the discharge temperature of the compressor and values of speed of the compressor and outdoor air temperature. A transition function for transitioning a current discharge temperature to the desired discharge temperature is determined, such that the transition function is continuous and a rate of change of the transition function is limited. Next, a valve of the vapor compression system is controlled such that the discharge temperature is transitioned to the desired discharge temperature based on the transition function.

Abstract: A water purifier with an ice maker is provided that includes an ice making part having an evaporator and a circulation cooling part that circulates water stored in a cold water tank to the evaporator so that the water stored in the cold water tank is cooled by heat exchange with refrigerant flowing in the evaporator, to simultaneously make ice and cool water using a single evaporator and eliminating the need to make separate ice so as to cool water, thereby enhancing energy efficiency.

Abstract: A method of releasing ice from a mold apparatus is disclosed which includes the steps of: providing a mold apparatus having a first mold portion including a concave depression and a liquid circulating manifold and a second mold portion having a concave depression; pivotally coupling to the first mold portion to the second mold portion such that the mold apparatus is operable between an ice forming position and an ice harvesting position; assembling the mold apparatus to the ice forming position such that the concave depressions abut to from a mold cavity; injecting water into the mold cavity; cooling the mold apparatus; forming at least one ice structure within the mold cavity; circulating a warm liquid medium in the liquid circulating manifold to warm the mold apparatus; disassembling the mold apparatus to the ice harvesting position; and releasing the at least one ice structure from the mold apparatus.

Abstract: Safe, stable, non-toxic and recyclable cooling agent compositions comprising solid particulate compounds undergo an endothermic process when mixed with water such that the resulting mixture is useful for cooling surfaces, liquids and solids. The mixtures include ammonium nitrate in an amount of at least 45 wt % of the mixture. Total nitrogen—containing salts exclusive of phosphates are present in an amount less than 68% by weight of the composition. A phosphate salt is also present in an amount as needed to stabilize the composition against detonation. A balance of additional salts is formulated to provide the mixture with a cooling capacity of at least 240 kJ/kg of the mixture.

Abstract: A dispensing system having a treatment cartridge utilizing linear translation of the treatment cartridge within the manifold to actuate a valve to dispense a fluid. To dispense the fluid, a person pushes their glass or other container against a dispensing lever that translates the treatment cartridge within the manifold causing a cam surface on the filter's circumferential exterior to actuate a valve sending the fluid from the valve though the treatment cartridge and out a dispensing orifice in the treatment cartridge into the glass.

Abstract: System and methods for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas are described. A system for floating dockside liquefaction of natural gas comprises a natural gas pretreatment facility located onshore proximate a dock, wherein the natural gas pretreatment facility is configured to process pipeline quality gas into pretreated natural gas, a floating liquefaction unit moored at the dock, wherein the floating liquefaction unit further comprises a natural gas liquefaction module on a deck, and an LNG storage tank for storing produced LNG below the deck, a pipeline coupling the onshore pretreatment facility to the dock, wherein the pipeline is configured to transport pretreated natural gas onto the dock, and a high pressure gas arm fluidly coupling the pipeline to the floating liquefaction unit, wherein the gas arm is configured to transfer pretreated natural gas to the floating liquefaction unit.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and processes to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) using liquefied nitrogen (LIN) as the refrigerant. Greenhouse gas contaminants are removed from the LIN using a greenhouse gas removal unit.