Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus includes a first member having a first concavo-convex portion in which pluralities of concavities and convexities are provided, a second member having a second concavo-convex portion in which pluralities of concavities and convexities are provided and clamping a sheet bundle together with the first concavo-convex portion of the first member, and a supporting portion supporting at least one of the first and second members turnably centering on a turning center. The first concavo-convex portion is configured such that a distance between an end on the turning center side of one convex portion among the pluralities of concavities and convexities and the turning center is different from a distance between an end on the turning center side of another convex portion and the turning center.

Abstract: To provide a sheet binding processing apparatus for enabling strong binding strength or weak binding strength to be selected in a neat sheet posture to perform binding processing in applying narrow pressure to a plurality of sheets with concavo-convex-shaped pressurizing surfaces to perform the binding processing, in positioning sheets in a binding position for press-binding the sheets with the concavo-convex-shaped pressurizing surfaces that mutually mesh to perform the binding processing, it is possible to set an engagement area of the sheets and the pressurizing surfaces in two or more different steps with positioning references or by shifting a position of a binding processing section in the direction for passing over an edge side of the sheets to perform the binding processing.

Abstract: A sheet binding device according to an embodiment includes a tape attachment unit and a sheet support unit. The tape attachment unit includes a tap holding unit configured to hold tape that is to be applied to an edge portion of a sheet bundle at a tape attachment region of the edge portion. The sheet support unit holds the sheet bundle in a state where multiple sheets forming the sheet bundle are shifted relative to each other in the edge portion when the tape is applied by the tape attachment unit. The sheet support unit also presses, in a sheet bundle thickness direction, a pressing region of the edge portion different from the tape attachment region so that there is substantially no slack along the edge portion of the sheet bundle between the pressing region and the tape attachment region.

Abstract: A rotating fairlead device is provided, comprising a base frame having a bearing support member, a slew bearing mounted to the bearing support member; and an exit sheave assembly mounted to the slew bearing, combined to form a single head fairlead. The single head fairlead may further include a plurality of guide rollers mounted to the base frame adjacent to the slew bearing. A dual head fairlead is also provided, wherein both entry and exit sheave assemblies are mounted on their respective slew bearings on opposite sides of the base frame. Optionally, a load sending device is disposed within the base frame between the opposing slew bearings to detect the load on a cable residing within the dual head fairlead.

Abstract: During the process of making elastomeric laminates, elastic material is advanced and stretched in a machine direction and may be joined with one or more substrates advancing in the machine direction. During the assembly process, one-way snare apparatuses and methods may be configured to automatically isolate elastic materials that may break. The one-way snares may include a housing and a snare member movably connected with the housing, wherein the snare member is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. The one-way snares are adapted to permit advancement of continuous elastic strands in a first direction through the housing when the snare members are in the first position, and to prevent an end portion a broken elastic strand from retracting in a second direction through the housing when the snare member is in the second position, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction.

Abstract: An automated aisle runner includes an automated control unit and an aisle runner. The automated control unit includes a housing and a runner roller, wherein the runner roller is rotatably mounted within the housing. A fixed end of the aisle runner is connected to the runner roller, while a runner body is disposed around the runner roller, such that the runner body is wound around and unwound from the runner roller as the runner roller is rotated by a motor. A guide assembly is provided to ensure the aisle runner is extended or retracted in a straight, smooth manner, eliminating problematic tangling. A plurality of lights is positioned along the runner body, providing enhanced visual effects for the aisle runner, while a speaker provides audial effects. A microcontroller allows a user to control the color and pattern of the plurality of lights and the audio files played through the speaker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling an operation of an elevator, which is capable of moving the elevator to a near floor by using an auxiliary power supply such as a battery in an emergency situation where a commercial power supply cannot be used, while minimizing power consumption through automatic control. The method includes: detecting the current operation zone of the elevator when an auxiliary power supply driving situation occurs; and operating the elevator by using the auxiliary power supply to correspond to the detected current operation zone. The detected current operation zone corresponds to one of an acceleration zone, a constant speed zone, a creep zone and a seating zone.

Abstract: A rope for a hoisting device, in particular for an elevator, includes at least one continuous load bearing member extending in longitudinal direction of the rope throughout the length of the rope, the load bearing member being made of composite material including reinforcing fibers embedded in polymer matrix. The composite material includes capsules embedded in the polymer matrix, the capsules storing monomer substance in fluid form. An elevator includes a rope of the aforementioned kind and a method for condition monitoring of a rope of an elevator.

Abstract: An elevator system comprising multiple elevator cabs operating independently in an elevator shaft. Each cab comprises a pair of underslung suspension cables, equally spaced apart from the center of the cab; a lift motor at a top surface of the shaft having an axle with a traction sheave at each end of the axle; each set of suspension cables connected at a first end to a hook at the top surface, engaging a pulley connected to a counterweight, engaging a first traction sheave, engaging a cab pulley, slung under the cab, engaging a second cab pulley and terminating at a second end connected to the top surface. Each set of four cab pulleys of each elevator cab is progressively and symmetrically located closer to the center of each cab, so that suspension cables, counterweights, pulleys, hooks, lift motors, axles, and traction sheaves will not horizontally or vertically conflict with each other.

Abstract: A platform lift configured for supporting the movement of items between a floor-level area and an elevated area includes a rigid, floor-level platform with two opposed sides, an above-floor mast arranged at each of the opposed sides of the platform, and a knuckle assembly coupling each mast to its respective side of the platform. The masts together support the platform for movement in a lifting direction normal to the platform, and each include an actuator coupled to its respective side of the platform that is selectively operable to impart lifting movement thereto in the lifting direction. The knuckle assemblies together permit the platform's rotation towards and away from the masts when their respective actuators impart different amounts of lifting movement to the opposed sides of the platform in the lifting direction.

Abstract: An overspeed braking mechanism for a stairlift includes: a main shaft driven by a motor to rotate; a claw member connecting with the main shaft to thereby rotate synchronously with the main shaft and having a tooth; a cam member connecting with the claw member and having an abutting portion spaced apart from the tooth of the claw member radially by a predetermined angle; a driven unit having a cam contact portion, wherein the abutting portion of the cam member abuts against the cam contact portion to cause the driven unit to swing, whereas a pawl portion of a claw contact member engages with the tooth of the claw member and has a switch contact portion; and a micro switch adapted to be touched by the switch contact portion, controlling the motor to drive the main shaft to rotate.

Abstract: An escalator/moving walkway modular truss is disclosed. Each module includes opposite sides including a lower profile and an upper profile, and vertical and diagonal beams placed between the lower profile and the upper profile. The lower profiles directly support an outer cladding of the escalator/moving walkway, and the upper profiles directly support balustrades and outer decking profiles of the escalator/moving walkway. Additionally, a method of assembling an escalator/moving walkway modular truss is disclosed, including the cold rolling of the profiles and the cold joining of vertical and diagonal beams between them.

Abstract: An emergency button for an escalator or a moving sidewalk, wherein the emergency button comprises a button main body and a stripe plate; the button main body is mounted in a stripe plate hole of the stripe plate; the stripe plate is embedded between two adjacent supporting side plates of the escalator or the moving sidewalk; the stripe plate and the button main body have a color different from that of the supporting side plates.

Abstract: A people conveyor comprises two landing areas located at two opposing ends of the people conveyor; a movable conveying element extending between the two landing areas and configured for conveying passengers between the two landing areas; a handrail extending parallel to the conveying element between the two landing areas and configured for moving with the conveying element; a handrail exit/entry portion located at one of the landing areas and configured for receiving a return portion of the handrail; and a safety switch assembly provided at the handrail exit/entry portion and configured for stopping the handrail when activated. The safety switch assembly comprises at least one sensor surface providing a touch sensor for detecting any part of a human body, in particular a finger, approaching and/or touching at least one of the at least one sensor surfaces.

Abstract: A spreader bar apparatus provides a bar member having a bar length and first and second bar end portions. A plurality of transverse bar openings are spaced between the bar and end portions. A first bar lifting portion or link assembly is movable relative to the bar and into different positions. A second bar lifting portion or link assembly is movable relative to the bar and into different positions. Each bar lifting portion or link assembly has a trunnion sleeve fitted with multiple links. One or more lifting lines are each attachable to the lifting portions such as to an upper link or lower link. Each lifting member includes an upper link, a lower link, and a trunnion sleeve, wherein the trunnion sleeve has a bore that is sized and shaped to receive the bar, wherein the upper and lower links are rotatably mounted to the trunnion sleeve. One or more pins enable the trunnion sleeve to be attached to the bar at a selected bar opening.

Abstract: A container raising/lowering conveyance apparatus has a supporting structure (a secondary traveling body) which supports four gripping raising/lowering bodies capable of being raised and lowered, and has an X-direction drive means by which the four gripping raising/lowering bodies are moved closer to and away from each other synchronously and symmetrically with respect to a Y-direction center line and a Y-direction drive means by which the four gripping raising/lowering bodies are moved closer to and away from each other synchronously and symmetrically with respect to an X-direction center line. Both the X-direction drive means and the Y-direction drive means are used to enlarge and shrink a right-angled parallelogram surrounded by the four gripping raising/lowering bodies, without changing the center position and the orientation of the right-angled parallelogram.

Abstract: An intermediate suspension connection column segment designed for use in constructing a column which is supported by a suspension that includes a first end having a first connection configured to connect to a first adjacent column segment; a second end opposite the first end, the second end having a second connection configured to connect to a second adjacent column segment; and an intermediate suspension connection between the first connection and the second connection, the intermediate suspension connection configured to couple an intermediate suspension between the suspension and the column.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system and method for limiting a swing angle of a jib crane, the jib crane having a jib rotatably mounted to a mast. The device can have a collar having a collar height and a collar width, the collar being configured to be fit to the mast at a stop height. The device can also have one or more stopping tabs enagagable with the collar and configured to be positioned on the collar at one or more points about a circumference of the mast. The stop height can place the one or more stopping tabs in a position coincident with the jib to interfere with the swing angle of the jib. The method can use the device to limit the angle through which the jibe crane can swing unimpeded.

Abstract: Provided is a chain block with which a reduction in size can be achieved while inhibiting a reduction in strength. A chain clock is provided with: a load-sheave hollow shaft which is provided with a load sheave that rotates to feed a load chain, said load-sheave hollow shaft having a hollow core along the axial direction thereof; a drive shaft which is inserted into the hollow core, and which is provided with a flange portion protruding radially outward from one end side to a base side of a separate gear part; and a reduction gear member provided with first reduction gear part which meshes with the gear part. An accommodating recess is provided at the one end side of the hollow core, said accommodating recess having a bottom part which is where the flange part is positioned, and which is in contact with the flange part. An inclined portion, which gradually inclines further towards the gear part side as said inclined portion approaches a center side in the radial direction, is provided to the flange portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting cargo within the box of a truck comprises a central platform, extending between first and second sides, the central platform sized to be located between wheel wells of a box of a truck, a lift, operable to move the central platform between a first position parallel to and proximate to a bottom horizontal surface of a bed of the box of the truck and a second position parallel to and vertically spaced above the first position, and first and second platform extensions, each of the first and second platform extensions operably engageable with the first or second side of the central platform so as to form a continuous planar surface therewith at the second position.

Abstract: A leveling system includes a plurality of leveling blocks for leveling a relatively large vehicle and a handle for securing the plurality of leveling blocks together for convenient storage and transport of the leveling blocks without a container. Each leveling block includes a pattern of protrusions that extend upwardly from a top surface and a pattern of recesses formed in a bottom surface. Each leveling block has an opening formed therethrough and at least one of the openings is provided with an internal thread. The handle includes an extensible and retractable portion adjacent a proximate end thereof and an external thread at a longitudinal opposite distal end thereof. The handle is guided through the openings of the plurality of leveling blocks and the external thread engages the internal thread provided on the at least one opening to secure the leveling blocks together.

Abstract: A rise prevention device for a vehicle body and a vehicle assembly system including the same are provided. The a rise prevention device for a vehicle body includes an elevation device that is configured to move up and down and a power base that is configured to move up and down on the elevation device. In addition, a pressing device is configured to move up and down, is supported by the power base and is configured to press against the vehicle body to prevent the vehicle body from rising.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes a frame defining a main structural component of the vehicle, a load handling assembly, and an operator's compartment provided within the frame. The operator's compartment includes a control module including structure for controlling at least one vehicle function. The control module may include a fin-shaped handhold element extending generally vertically upward from an upper surface defined by the upper surface. The fin-shaped handhold element may include structure for controlling at least one vehicle function. Further, a moveable palm rest may be provided to allow an operator to position their hand at a desired position relative to the control module.

Abstract: A cargo vehicle includes a hydraulic pump driven by an engine, a cargo handling apparatus operated by hydraulic oil from the hydraulic pump, a cargo operating unit for performing an instruction operation to operate the cargo handling apparatus, an electromagnetic proportional control valve disposed between the hydraulic pump and the cargo handling apparatus, a valve controller that controls the electromagnetic proportional control valve depending on an operation state of the cargo operating unit, and a revolution detector that detects a revolution of the engine, wherein the valve controller controls the electromagnetic proportional control valve such that an opening degree of the electromagnetic proportional control valve is limited for a certain time when the revolution of the engine detected by the revolution detector is lower than a predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cork remover for a bottle containing sparkling liquid. The remover includes an outer body and an inner body having a cork-gripping device and being slidably mounted in the outer body. The cork remover includes a notch for positioning the outer body over a bottle cork's safety harness. The bottle-gripping device is on the outer body for engaging on the bottle neck and structure for restricting the inner body's sliding movement in the cork's expelling direction.

Abstract: A water dispenser is provided. The water dispenser may include a main body, a rotator installed to be rotatable in a horizontal direction in the main body and including a water discharger, a rotation guide rail having a predetermined curvature within the main body, and a rotation guide protrusion provided in the rotator and slidably coupled to the rotation guide rail to guide rotation of the rotator.

Abstract: Methods and devices for dispensing a cooled beverage are provided. One embodiment of methods includes the steps of mixing a diluent and a concentrate to make a diluted solution. The diluted solution is carbonated to yield a carbonated solution. The carbonated solution is cooled to below 0° C. to produce the cooled beverage, and the cooled beverage is dispensed through a nozzle. A device for dispensing a cooled beverage, where the cooled beverage comprises a diluent having a freezing point at STP includes an upstream cooler that pre-cools a supply of diluent to a temperature above the freezing point. A mixer mixes the pre-cooled diluent with a concentrate to make a diluted solution. A downstream cooler further cools the diluted solution to below the freezing point. A dispenser dispenses the downstream-cooled solution to atmosphere. The temperature of the cooled beverage is below the freezing point when dispensed.

Abstract: A valve for dispensing a liquid includes a housing, an internal liquid passage extending through the housing, a valve seat, a valve member movable between a closed position engaging the valve seat and an open position disengaging the valve seat, and a control member controlling movement of the valve member, which is movable between a first position in which it engages the valve member in its closed position, a second position in which the valve member is in its open position but still engaging the control member and a third position in which the valve member is in its open position and out of engagement with the control member. At least one air passage connects the outside of the valve with the internal liquid passage. The at least one air passage is closed in the first and second positions of the control member and is opened in the third position.

Abstract: A receptacle for storing, pressurizing, and dispensing packaged beverages. The receptacle includes an airtight chamber with a removable lid, wherein the joint between the lid and the chamber is also airtight. A gas valve allows for the inflow and outflow of gas, and a tap port and tap stem allow the beverage to be dispensed without breaking the seal of the chamber. A pressure relief valve allows for more rapid depressurization. The chamber can be used at high and low pressures, such as a partial vacuum, to prevent oxidation of a number of open beverages, such as beers, wines, and sodas. A pressure gauge port coupled with an optional pressure gauge allows a user to verify the appropriate pressure for the type of beverage being preserved. The gas valve may be disposed on a base of the receptacle, as may the pressure relief and/or the pressure gauge port.

Abstract: Beverage dispensing apparatus, systems, and related methods are provided that have a recirculation loop to cool fluids in a dispensing tube bundle that delivers beverage fluids to a beverage dispensing assembly. A beverage dispensing apparatus includes an adjustable bypass manifold having an adjustable flow restriction that is configurable to enable the use of the beverage dispensing apparatus with different chilled soda recirculation systems. The adjustable bypass manifold includes ports for connection to the recirculation loop and ports for connection to a soda recirculation system.

Abstract: A system and method are provided and include a sensor module and a control module for a dispenser. The sensor module has an infrared emitter that emits infrared light and an infrared receiver that detects the infrared light emitted by the infrared emitter and reflected off of a container. The sensor module determines a time period between emission of the infrared light by the infrared emitter and detection of the infrared light by the infrared receiver and determines a distance to the container based on the determined time period. The control module is configured to receive the determined distance from the sensor module, activate the dispenser when the determined distance to the container is less than the predetermined threshold, and deactivate the dispenser when the determined distance to the container is greater than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A galley cart carbonated beer dispensing system employs a housing defining a cavity. A door is coupled to the housing and configured to be moved between a closed position and an open position. A keg is received in the cavity and a carbonation cylinder is received in the cavity and connected to the keg. A spigot is supported on a dispensing tower extending from a top of the housing and connected to the keg. The dispensing tower is retractable into the cavity.

Abstract: Systems, methods and kits for orally delivering material via a pliable valve comprising a primary passageway, a secondary passageway, a primary valve oriented within the primary passageway, a secondary valve oriented within the secondary passageway, a first surface feature on an exterior surface of the bite valve, and a second surface feature on the exterior surface of the bite valve, wherein pressure applied to the first surface position opens a primary valve and pressure applied to the second surface position opens the primary and secondary valves are disclosed.

Abstract: A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. An interface is configured for coupling a gripping element designed as a separate assembly on the filling adapter in the region of the adapter head, wherein the interface has mechanical and electrical connecting elements which are disposed in a common plane and can be coupled to mechanical and electrical connecting elements of the gripping element which are congruent therewith.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structure includes a substrate, an epitaxial polysilicon cap located above the substrate, a first cavity portion defined between the substrate and the epitaxial polysilicon cap, and a first graphene component having at least one graphene surface immediately adjacent to the first cavity portion.

Abstract: Microelectronic packages and methods for producing microelectronic packages are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes bonding a first Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) die having a first MEMS transducer structure thereon to a cap piece. The first MEMS die and cap piece are bonded such that a first hermetically-sealed cavity is formed enclosing the first MEMS transducer. A second MEMS die having a second MEMS transducer structure thereon is further bonded to one of the cap piece and the second MEMS die. The second MEMS die and the cap piece are bonded such that a second hermetically-sealed cavity is formed enclosing the second MEMS transducer. The second hermetically-sealed cavity contains a different internal pressure than does the first hermetically-sealed cavity.

Abstract: A method of processing a semiconductor substrate having a first conductivity type includes, in part, forming a first implant region of a second conductivity type in the semiconductor substrate where the first implant region is characterized by a first depth, forming a second implant region of the first conductivity type in the semiconductor substrate where the second implant region is characterized by a second depth smaller than the first depth, forming a porous layer within the semiconductor substrate where the porous layer is adjacent the first implant region, and growing an epitaxial layer on the semiconductor substrate thereby causing the porous layer to collapse and form a cavity.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package includes a eutectic bonding structure free of a native oxide layer and an anti-stiction layer, while also including a MEMS device having a top surface and sidewalls lined with the anti-stiction layer. The MEMS device is arranged within a MEMS substrate having a first eutectic bonding substructure arranged thereon. A cap substrate having a second eutectic bonding substructure arranged thereon is eutectically bonded to the MEMS substrate with a eutectic bond at the interface of the first and second eutectic bonding substructures. The anti-stiction layer lines a top surface and sidewalls of the MEMS device, but not the first and second eutectic bonding substructures. A method for manufacturing the MEMS package and a process system for selective plasma treatment are also provided.

Abstract: A gas-loading and packaging system is provided for loading a solid material used in a hydrogen fuel cell with gas and packaging the solid material in a sealed container. The gas may comprise a hydrogen gas or other gas. The solid material may, for example, comprise palladium, a nickel alloy, platinum, or other metal. The solid material is loaded with gas by exposing the solid material to the gas under high pressure. When the solid material is exposed to gas under pressure, the gas absorbs into or adsorbs onto the solid material. The mass of the solid material is continuously monitored and used to determine when the solid material is loaded with the desired amount of gas. After the solid material is loaded with gas, high pressure is maintained while the solid material is packaged in a sealed container that is capable of retaining the high pressure gas.

Abstract: To allow hydrogen to be supplied to a dehydrogenation reaction unit for dehydrogenating an organic hydride by using a highly simple structure so that the activity of the dehydrogenation catalyst of the dehydrogenation reaction unit is prevented from being rapidly reduced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat treatment method, particularly a heat treatment method in which a protective layer is directly applied onto a precursor to ensure that the precursor on each portion of the substrate is treated based on substantially the same conditions so that the quality of the prepared product layer is improved. The method of the present invention comprises: (1) providing a substrate; (2) applying a precursor onto the surface of the substrate; (3) covering the precursor-applied substrate with a protective layer to bring the substrate and the protective layer into direct contact; (4) placing the substrate obtained from step (3) into a heat chamber for heat treatment; and (5) removing the protective layer. A product prepared by said heat treatment method is also provided.

Abstract: A graphitization furnace has a furnace structure including a support part within a furnace chamber, and a gate valve. The gate valve in an open state thereof after a graphitization process dumps a pack material within the furnace chamber in a state in which carbon bodies are located within the furnace chamber, and the support part catches the carbon bodies as a level of the carbon bodies lowers with a decrease in an amount of the pack material remaining within the furnace chamber.

Abstract: Methods of controllably forming Bernal-stacked graphene layers are disclosed. The methods comprise: (1) cleaning a surface of a catalyst; (2) annealing the surface of the catalyst; (3) applying a carbon source onto the cleaned and annealed surface of the catalyst in a reaction chamber; and (4) growing the Bernal-stacked graphene layers on the surface of the catalyst in the reaction chamber, where the number of formed Bernal-stacked graphene layers is controllable as a function of one or more growth parameters, such as a total pressure of the reaction chamber. Further embodiments of the present disclosure also include steps of: (5) terminating the growing step; and (6) transferring the formed Bernal-stacked graphene layers from the surface of the catalyst onto a substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a graphene film for pellicle, and also a method for making a pellicle using such graphene film: wherein a film-like graphene deposited on a base material is coated with a protective film, from which the base material is chemically removed by an etching liquid and then the protective film is chemically removed by a solvent whose surFace tension is lower than that of the etching liquid; the pellicle frame may be attached to the film-like graphene before the protective film is completely removed or thereafter.

Abstract: A method is provided for the synthesis of AFX framework type molecular sieves using a structure directing agent selected from one or more of hexamethonium dications, 1,6-bis(N-methylpyrrolidinium)hexane dications, and 1,4-bis(N-methylpyrrolidinium)butane dications.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for treating an organic material, including the steps of transporting the organic material into a first vessel; heating the organic material in the first vessel and applying a negative pressure to the organic material in the first vessel to a boiling point of the organic material, wherein the heat and negative pressure separates a portion of an ammonia from the organic material; removing the portion of the ammonia from the first vessel; transporting the removed portion of the ammonia from the first vessel to an acid solution in a second vessel; and separating a portion of the ammonia from the acid solution.

Abstract: A method for obtaining particulate calcium carbonate exhibiting improved brightness and color and having uniformity of size such that when the particles are formed in the causticization process in a kraft pulp mill, the time required to separate the particles from liquors in which they are suspended is minimized and the amount of liquor recovered is maximized, with minimal dilution by water used for washing. The method includes the steps of a) slaking calcium oxide in water or an alkaline liquor containing as dissolved species predominantly sodium hydroxide; b) mixing the slaked lime with green liquor from a kraft pulping process to complete a causticization reaction that produces white liquor and lime mud; c) separating the lime mud from the white liquor; and d) milling a portion of the lime mud for use as a white mineral pigment in applications where such pigments are typically used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for preparing high-purity vanadium pentoxide powder. Industrial grade vanadium pentoxide is converted to vanadium oxytrichloride by low temperature fluidizing chlorination, wherein chlorinating gas is preheated via heat exchange between fluidizing gas and chlorination flue gas, and an appropriate amount of air is added to enable a part of carbon powder to combust so as to achieve a balanced heat supply during the chlorination, thereby increasing the efficiency of chlorination and ensuring good selectivity in low temperature chlorination. The vanadium oxytrichloride is subjected to purification by rectification, ammonium salt precipitation and fluidized calcination, thereby obtaining high-purity vanadium pentoxide, wherein the ammonia gas produced during calcination is condensed and then recycled for ammonium salt precipitation.

Abstract: A device and method for increasing the area available for passing contaminated stormwater through a granular media. The device comprises of one or more elements of predetermined size and shape. The increased area available for flow is obtained by introducing a first media into predetermined areas of the device, introducing a second media into predetermined areas of the device, and bringing into contact the first and second media.

Abstract: A feed liquid flows into a second-stage humidifier chamber to form a second-stage humidifier bath. A first remnant of the feed liquid from the second-stage humidifier chamber then flows into a first-stage humidifier chamber to form a first-stage humidifier bath having a temperature lower than that of the second-stage bath. A second remnant of the feed liquid is then removed from the first-stage humidifier. Meanwhile, a carrier gas is injected into and bubbled through the first-stage humidifier bath, collecting a vaporizable component in vapor form from the first remnant of the feed liquid to partially humidify the carrier gas. The partially humidified carrier gas is then bubbled through the second-stage humidifier bath, where the carrier gas collects more of the vaporizable component in vapor form from the feed liquid to further humidify the carrier gas before the humidified carrier gas is removed from the second-stage humidifier chamber.