Abstract: In general, techniques are described for filter media monitoring within a filtration system. The filter media monitoring techniques described herein include, for example, direct contact with the filter media, e.g., a sensor may be located inside a boundary defined by a surface of the filter media, or indirect contact with the filter media, e.g., a sensor may be located outside the boundary defined by the surface of the filter media such that the sensor does not make direct physical contact with the filter media being monitored.

Abstract: A liquid filter module may include a housing, a filter accommodated in the housing, and a drain pin. The housing may include a cylindrical drain nipple arranged on a lower portion thereof. The drain nipple may be configured to drain a liquid. The drain pin may be inserted into the drain nipple. The drain pin may include a body, a grip, and a seal member configured to seal the housing and prevent the liquid from leaking from the housing when the drain pin is inserted into the drain nipple. The grip may have a portion that at least protrudes outward from a wall of the drain nipple when the drain pin is inserted into the drain nipple. The filter may include a lower support plate. The drain pin may be detachably coupled to the lower support plate when the drain pin is inserted into the drain nipple.

Abstract: An integrated process and system for the cleaning of any body of water in need of periodic cleaning, including but not limited to a swimming pool or spa. A submersible water filtration apparatus comprises a housing unit, an impeller driven by an electric motor powered by batteries, an inlet where fluid, such as water, is drawn inwards into the submersible water filtration apparatus, an outlet for returning filtered water into the body of water, and at least one filter zone.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil separator that can improve oil separation performance with a simple structure. An oil separator includes a casing that has an inlet and an outlet and the oil separator is configured to separate oil contained in blow-by gas in the casing. The casing includes therein multiple staggered partition walls to form a gas passage through which the blow-by gas flows in a meandering manner in a horizontal direction from the inlet to the outlet, and a filter element that partially closes the gas passage and crosses the partition walls.

Abstract: A steam separation unit for separation of steam from lignocellulosic biomass material in a hydrolysis process includes a treatment vessel including a separation section and a biomass collection section. The separation section is arranged with at least one inlet for receiving at least partly hydrolyzed biomass material mixed with steam and at least one control outlet for discharging the steam from the vessel. A biomass collection section arranged to be filled at least partly with liquid during operation and coupled to the separation section to collect the biomass material after separation from steam, wherein the biomass collection section includes a mixing element for mixing the biomass material with liquid and at least one control valve for discharging biomass material mixed with liquid. A system for hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass material including such a separation unit is also presented.

Abstract: Filter cartridge arrangements, features thereof and assembly for use therewith, are provided. Selected filter cartridge features are disclosed. Methods of assembly and systems for use are described.

Abstract: A vacuum installation includes a vacuum chamber having an inlet for aspirating a quantity of liquid or particulate material. A cyclone separation unit having a plurality of cyclones, communicating in parallel with the interior of the vacuum chamber is connected to a vacuum pump to draw air from the vacuum chamber through the cyclones and induce a separating vortex flow within the cyclones. A controller is arranged to control the vacuum pump to provide a chosen flow rate and to selectively deactivate one or more of the cyclones according to the chosen flow rate.

Abstract: An intelligent air-conditioning controlling system at least comprises an intelligent controlling device, an air-conditioning, and a plurality of beacons respectively arranged at different zones of a space for sensing environment information in the space. The intelligent controlling device receives the environment information from the beacons, and determines if the space is a comfortable environment based on the environment information. If the entire space is determined an uncomfortable environment, the intelligent controlling device controls the air-conditioning to directly set a target temperature to a comfortable range. If only a specific zone of the space is determined the uncomfortable environment, the intelligent controlling device controls the air-conditioning to execute an adjusting operation in accordance with a position of the specific zone.

Abstract: A filter cartridge for dust collection systems is provided that comprises a plurality of tubular filter members. More particularly, the filter cartridges comprise: (a) a first support structure comprising a plurality of apertures; (b) a second support structure; and (c) a plurality of tubular-shaped filter members disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure. The apertures within the first support structure are designed to enhance the Venturi effect within the tubular-shaped members, thereby forming a filter cartridge that may operate at lower pressure drops and flow velocities.

Abstract: The honeycomb structure body has a dense part having a change ratio of porosity calculated by the following Expression (1) that is 1 to 5%. The honeycomb structure body also has an outside-diameter decreasing part in which the outside diameter decreases from the inflow end face to the outflow end face. The honeycomb structure body has a change ratio of average diameter calculated by the following Expression (2) that is 0.2 to 3%. (1?Px/Py)×100,??Expression (1): in Expression (1), Px denotes the porosity (%) at the center region of the outflow end face, and Py denotes the porosity (%) of a circumferential region of the outflow end face other than the center region. (1?Dx/Dy)×100,??Expression (2): in Expression (2), Dx denotes the average diameter (mm) of the outflow end face, and Dy denotes the average diameter (mm) of the inflow end face.

Abstract: Filter media, filter elements, and methods for filtering an gas stream are described herein. In some embodiments, the filter media may comprise a fiber web comprising a plurality of fibers and having a particular oil repellency level. For instance, in certain embodiments, the surface chemistry of the fiber web may be tailored to impart a particular surface energy density that matches the surface energy density of the fluid (e.g., an oil, a lubricant, and/or a cooling agent) being removed from the gas stream. In some embodiments, the fiber web may be wrapped around a core. For example, the fiber web may be wrapped around the core such that it forms two or more layers around the core. In some cases, the fiber web may be perforated. In certain embodiments, an gas stream comprising a fluid (e.g., an oil, a lubricant, and/or a cooling agent) may be passed through the fiber web, filter media, and/or filter element such that at least a portion of the fluid coalesces on the fiber web.

Abstract: A vibrating wet precipitator is designed to remove particulates from particulate-laden hot gas. The precipitator includes an array of vertical wet cords stretched within a duct. The cords are tuned to vibrate due to the gas flow by controlling key parameters such as gas flow, velocity, cord length and diameter so that particulate collection and heat transfer efficiency are maximized. The cords are part of sieves. A plurality of these sieves are arranged to define a plurality of gaps, through which the exhaust flows. The sieves and thus the cords are space so that a vortex from a first cord affects an adjacent cord and subsequently cord. The particles are then absorbed in liquid, which can be passed through a heat exchanger filtered and subsequently reused. Preferably the cord arrangement is designed to allow the cords to vibrate at high frequencies, typically 10 to 100 Hz, to maximize particulate collection.

Abstract: A desulfurization apparatus according to the present invention includes: a first desulfurizer filled with a first desulfurization agent that removes a first sulfur compound from a hydrocarbon fuel; and a second desulfurizer filled with a second desulfurization agent that removes a second sulfur compound from the hydrocarbon fuel, the second desulfurizer being provided downstream of the first desulfurizer in a flow direction of the hydrocarbon fuel. The second desulfurization agent is constituted by a porous coordination polymer having a polymeric structure that is a combination of copper ions and organic ligands. A sulfur compound adsorption ability of the second desulfurization agent to adsorb the second sulfur compound is different from a sulfur compound adsorption ability of the first desulfurization agent to adsorb the first sulfur compound. A temperature of the second desulfurization agent is kept to 100° C. or lower.

Abstract: A CO2 recovery system includes: a CO2 absorber that transports flue gas with CO2 into contact with a CO2 absorbent to remove the CO2 and discharges a rich solution that has absorbed the CO2; an absorbent regenerator that separates the CO2 from the rich solution to regenerate the CO2 absorbent as a lean solution; a gas discharge line where a CO2 entrained gas from the absorbent regenerator is discharged; a reflux water drum that produces reflux water by separating CO2 and water from the CO2 entrained gas; a separation-gas discharge line where the separated CO2 is discharged; a compressor that compresses the separated CO2 gas; a condensate water drum that forms compressor condensate water by separating water from the compressed CO2 gas to form compressor condensate water; and a compressor-condensate water line that supplies the compressor condensate water as in-system or out-of-system supply water.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide absorbent of an embodiment includes a chain amine, a cyclic amine, and an acid. The chain amine is a compound expressed by Formula (1) of FIG. 1. R1 in Formula (1) is hydrogen or an alkyl chain having at least one hydroxyl group and 1 to 7 carbon atoms. R2 in Formula (1) is an alkyl chain having at least one hydroxyl group and 1 to 7 carbon atoms. R3 in Formula (1) is hydrogen, a straight alkyl chain having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl chain having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkyl chain having 5 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention discloses dual layer-coated membranes and methods for making and using these membranes. The dual layer-coated membranes have a relatively porous and substantial void-containing selective asymmetric membrane support, a first coating layer comprising a hydrogel, and a second coating layer comprising a hydrophobic fluoropolymer. The membrane support has low selectivity and high permeance. The dual layer coating improves the selectivity of the membrane support and maintains the membrane performance with time. The dual layer-coated membranes are suitable for a variety of liquid, gas, and vapor separations such as water purification, non-aqueous liquid separation such as deep desulfurization of gasoline and diesel fuels, ethanol/water separations, pervaporation dehydration of aqueous/organic mixtures, fuel gas conditioning, CO2/CH4, He/CH4, CO2/N2, H2/CH4, O2/N2, olefin/paraffin, iso/normal paraffins separations, and other light gas mixture separations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehydration composition and method of use thereof for drying gas streams, in particular natural gas streams, wherein the dehydration composition comprises (i) a glycol, (ii) a borate compound, (iii) an alkali metal carboxylate, and (iv) an additional glycol different than (i), and/or (v) an additional additive selected from an alkanolamine, a phosphate acid or salt compound, a sweetening agent, a low temperature viscosity improver, a corrosion inhibitor, an antifoaming agent, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a membrane-electrode assembly containing: a gastight, selectively proton-conducting membrane which has a retentate side having an anode and a permeate side having a cathode; a voltage source for generating a potential difference between the anode and the cathode; an anode catalyst having a catalytically active material on the retentate side; and a cathode catalyst having a catalytically active material on the permeate side, in which the cathode catalyst has a smaller amount of catalytically active material than the anode catalyst. The present disclosure also includes a reactor containing the membrane-electrode assembly, and a process for separating off hydrogen using the membrane-electrode assembly.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method used to remove gases from industrial exhaust streams, and in particular, to a method for removing sulfur dioxide from flue gases, with molten carbonate and treating the resulting molten mixture with a natural gas and optionally with an oxidant.

Abstract: Dry pumps are used to pump a variety of gas mixtures from the semiconductor industry. The present invention provides a liquid ring pump located between the dry pump and an abatement device to remove soluble corrosive materials prior to the exhaust gases entry to the abatement device, the work fluid exhausted from the liquid ring pump being separated from the gas prior to entry to the abatement device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing mercury from gases such as those discharged from roasters and other heat producing systems. In embodiments the method comprises reacting the mercury with dissolved molecular chlorine, and may also comprise reacting the mercury with mercuric chloride to yield mercurous chloride. The mercurous chloride may be removed by precipitation. There are also disclosed apparatuses for implementing the method.

Abstract: An air purification system that includes a housing including a pedestal and an outer shell, wherein the outer shell is operable between an extended configuration and a compacted configuration, and includes a filter arranged within the housing along a flow path between an inlet and an outlet of the housing.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a compression ignition engine comprising an oxidation catalyst for treating carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HCs) in exhaust gas from the compression ignition engine, wherein the oxidation catalyst comprises: a platinum group metal (PGM) component selected from the group consisting of a platinum (Pt) component, a palladium (Pd) component and a combination thereof; an alkaline earth metal component; a support material comprising a modified alumina incorporating a heteroatom component; and a substrate, wherein the platinum group metal (PGM) component, the alkaline earth metal component and the support material are disposed on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for carrying out a pH-influenced chemical and/or biological reaction. In some embodiments, the pH-influenced reaction involves the conversion of CO2 to a dissolved species.

Abstract: A method and a system for improving mixing of content in a container 3 provided in a filter system 1, said method comprising providing a mixing loop 13 parallel to a recirculation flow path 11 of the filter system 1.

Abstract: Water treatment systems including electrically-driven and pressure-driven separation apparatus configured to produce a first treated water suitable for use as irrigation water and a second treated water suitable for use as potable water from brackish or saline water and methods of operation of same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides instruments, modules and methods for improved detection of edited cells following nucleic acid-guided nuclease genome editing. The disclosure provides improved automated instruments that perform methods—including high throughput methods—for screening cells that have been subjected to editing and identifying cells that have been properly edited.

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing composite porous solid articles is provided wherein the color of such articles is monitored to confirm that the articles, which are produced by heating and compressing mixtures of poly(vinylidene fluoride) binder powder (such as Kyblock® resin from Arkema) and activated carbon powder, are fully cured. Adjustments to the processing conditions are made when a region of the article appears blue (indicative of incomplete curing).

Abstract: Titanium dioxide/sulfonated graphene oxide/silver nanoparticle composite membrane and its preparation method and application are disclosed. Mixing graphene oxide, sodium chloroethanesulfonate, and sodium hydroxide uniformly in the water, and then adding concentrated nitric acid to obtain sulfonated graphene oxide; mixing the aqueous solution of said sulfonated graphene oxide with the aqueous solution of silver nitrate, stirring in the dark, then adding ascorbic acid, and continuing to stir to obtain a silver nanoparticle/sulfonated graphene oxide composite material; dispersing said silver nanoparticle/sulfonated graphene oxide composite material in water, and then deposited on said titanium dioxide nanorods arrays by vacuum deposition, and vacuum dried to obtain titanium dioxide/sulfonated graphene oxide/silver nanoparticle composite membrane.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a zeolite membrane structure includes a step of forming a first zeolite membrane on a porous support by hydrothermal synthesis in a state in which the porous support is immersed in a first zeolite membrane formation solution, a step of immersing the porous support formed the first zeolite membrane for greater than or equal to 5 minutes in a second zeolite membrane formation solution at greater than or equal to 10 degrees C. and less than or equal to 70 degrees C. and greater than or equal to pH 10, and a step of forming a second zeolite membrane on the first zeolite membrane by hydrothermal synthesis in a state in which the porous support formed the first zeolite membrane is immersed in the second zeolite membrane formation solution. The first zeolite membrane and the second zeolite membrane share at least one composite building unit constituting a framework structure.

Abstract: A polyimide mixture including a polyimide and an amino-containing silica particle is provided. The polyimide includes a repeating unit represented by formula 1: wherein Ar includes and A includes The amino-containing silica particle is mixed with the polyimide, and is obtained by the hydrolysis condensation reaction of an alkoxysilane shown in formula 2 and an alkoxysilane shown in formula 3 in the presence of a catalyst: Si(OR1)4??formula 2, (NH2—Y)m—Si(OR2)4-m??formula 3, wherein in formula 2, R1 is a C1-C10 alkyl group; and in formula 3, Y is a C1-C10 alkyl group or a C2-C10 alkenyl group, R2 is a C1-C10 alkyl group, and m is an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite separation membrane having a separation layer formed of SPAE on the surface of a porous support membrane wherein the porous support membrane and a coat of SPAE are firmly adhered with each other so that separation property and water permeation property continue for a long period. The present invention is a composite separation membrane having a separation layer on the surface of a porous support membrane, characterized in that said porous support membrane contains 50% by mass or more of polyphenylene ether, and that said separation layer is formed of a sulfonated polyarylene ether copolymer constituted from a repeating structure of a specific hydrophobic segment and a specific hydrophilic segment. The composite separation membrane of the present invention is suitable as a liquid treating membrane such as a nanofiltration membrane and a reverse osmosis membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device (8) for an aeration element (2) for introducing a gas into a liquid, said aeration element (2) comprises a base body (3) having at least one upwardly-projecting sidewall (6), said mounting device comprises a mounting element (9) for connecting to the sidewall (6) of the base body (3) of the aeration element (2). Said mounting element (9) comprises at least one elastically deflectable retaining web (10) for detachably connecting to the at least one sidewall (6) of the base body (3) of the aeration element (2). The invention also relates to an aerator with said type of mounting device (8).

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage dispensing machine and a gas infused beverage dispensing system which facilitates combination of gas with in a configuration which provides a smaller footprint and provides gas infusion of a beverage on demand. The system may be configured to produce only gas infused beverage or to allow the user to select gas infused beverage or chilled beverage, and, alternatively, ambient, unchilled beverage. A gas infuser of the system introduces gas to a chilled beverage stream using an injector with slots. This inline, on-demand gas infusion system provides benefits over infusion tank systems that gas infuse a relatively large volume of beverage in bulk.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic substrates and methods that are useful for performing biological, chemical and diagnostic assays. The substrates can include a plurality of electrically addressable, channel bearing fluidic modules integrally arranged such that a continuous channel is provided for flow of immiscible fluids.

Abstract: A Venturi device for introducing a second fluid into a first fluid includes a T-joint, a converging component, and a diverging component. The T-joint component includes a first elongated tube extending along a first direction and a second elongated tube extending along a second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The converging component is shaped and dimensioned to slip fit within a first through-opening of the first elongated tube through a first inlet port and has a cross-section that decreases along the first direction from the first inlet port to an inner section of the first though-opening. The diverging component is shaped and dimensioned to slip fit within the first through-opening of the first elongated tube through an outlet port and has a cross-section that increases along the first direction from the inner section of the first though-opening to the outlet port. The converging component is coaxially aligned with the diverging component along the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for controlling the antifoam injection based on the pressure differential of the column. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for controlling the antifoam injection based on the pressure differential of an aromatics extraction unit using an intelligent differential pressure transmitter. The controller communicates with the antifoam injection system so that the antifoam is injected to the unit only when it is required.

Abstract: A mixer apparatus for mixing high viscosity fluids has a mixer shaft with a plurality of sets of blades affixed thereto. A lowermost set of blades is pivotally mounted so as to be movable between a first position pivoted upwardly and a second position pivoted outwardly. The mixer apparatus has a hydraulic motor drivingly connected to the mixer said shaft so as to rotate the mixer shaft, a hydraulic pump connected by fluid circuit to the hydraulic motor, and electric motor connected to the hydraulic pump, and a hydraulic fluid reservoir connected to the fluid circuit so as to supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump. The mixer shaft has a base at the lowermost end thereof.

Abstract: A mixing device, system and method of use for mixing liquids in a container using a separate magnet in a wearable. The mixing device receives a magnet insert that is magnetically coupled with the separate magnet. The separate magnet is placed in a wearable and can be actuated by a finger or a hand, and the actuation causes the mixing device to move and rotate. An insertable stem on the mixing device can have different shapes or functional attachments for enhancing function of the mixing device in different embodiments. In some embodiments, the magnet insert can be stored together with the wearable.

Abstract: A single-pass flow-through dry chemical mixing trailer for use with a well has a trailer, a refillable liquid storage tank, a main liquid storage tank valve, a liquid storage tank inlet valve, an onboard power supply, a motor with a fuel supply, a transmission, a fluid circulation loop, a self-priming bidirectional flow alternating centrifuge pump, an automated mixer assembly, and a discharge tank. The refillable liquid storage tank prevents backflow to the self-priming bidirectional flow alternating centrifuge pump while flowing the homogenized slurry to the well and the dry chemicals introduced at the automated mixer are subjected to high shear forces, incorporating the dry chemicals into the liquid with increased dispersion and reduced agglomeration.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a system for customizing a cosmetic product. The system includes: an interface device, in electronic communication with a single batch formulation device. The single batch formulation device is configured to formulate a customized cosmetic product, and a threaded container configured, to be imported into the single batch formulation device containing a base and exported from the single batch formulation device containing the customized cosmetic.

Abstract: A mixer apparatus for mixing a high-viscosity fluid has a mixer shaft with a plurality of blades affixed thereto, a hydraulic motor drivingly connected to the mixer shaft so as to rotate the mixer shaft, a hydraulic pump connected by a fluid circuit to the hydraulic motor so as to deliver hydraulic fluid under pressure to the hydraulic motor, an electric motor drivingly connected to the hydraulic pump, and a hydraulic fluid reservoir connected to the fluid circuit so as to supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump. The plurality of blades are pivotally mounted to the mixer shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluidized bed apparatus and a method for particle-coating or granulating, the fluidized bed apparatus includes a swirl generator which is mounted on a sprayer body in the fluidized bed apparatus and extends throughout an air distribution plate and is connected to a source of compressed air. The swirl generator comprises a tubular sleeve extending circumferentially around the sprayer body, and an air chamber is defined between the sleeve and the sprayer body, wherein the sleeve comprises a plurality of guiding slots. The air from the source of compressed air via the air chamber is directed by said guiding slots to rotate outwardly, so as to provide a swirling air stream circumferentially outwardly relative to the sprayer.

Abstract: A device for preparing nano-carbon urea comprising: the urea inlet pipe is connected to the conical nozzle above the urea granulation tower, install the spray device under the natural ventilation window of the urea granulation tower, the spray device is connected to the atomizing nozzle through the spray manifold, the spray manifold is connected to the atomizing nozzle, they are all located inner the urea granulation tower above the urea rotary sweep, urea discharge funnel is set on the bottom of urea granulation tower; urea discharge funnel is connected to the drum drying device, an atomizer is arranged between the drum drying device and the urea discharge funnel. This utility model comprises two stages which combines tower internal, external spray absorption and drying, the content of urea nano-carbon is increased.

Abstract: Methods of forming polycrystalline diamond compacts include employing field assisted sintering techniques with high temperature and high pressure sintering techniques. For example, a particle mixture that includes diamond particles may be sintered by subjecting the particle mixture to a high temperature and high pressure sintering cycle, and pulsing direct electrical current through the particle mixture during at least a portion of the high temperature and high pressure sintering cycle. The polycrystalline diamond compacts may be used to form cutting elements for earth-boring tools. Sintering systems are configured to perform such sintering processes.

Abstract: A vibrating calciner includes circular ring segments surrounding a vessel and clamps adjustable to apply pressure to the ring segments. A plurality of vessel dams are positioned within the vessel and spaced apart along a central longitudinal axis. The vessel is rotatably positionable about the central longitudinal axis within the circular ring segments such that inner edges of the of vessel dams may be positioned at an angle substantially equal to the dynamic angle of repose of a granular material. The vessel is held in position by the clamps which contact the ring segments. In embodiments, the vessel may be rotated to drain material through a drain tube positioned opposite the vessel dams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel; and subjecting the nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel to heat treatment, wherein the heat treatment comprises keeping the nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel at a temperature of at least 130° C. for at least 0.5 seconds, for reducing the number of viable micro-organisms in the nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel.

Abstract: An active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or related substance (RS) can be tested for stability by placing the API or RS in an instrument containing a pressure-controllable atmosphere, controlling the pressure of the atmosphere in the instrument for a predetermined time, and evaluating the API or RS for stability. Testing can be carried out also at predetermined temperature(s) and/or under the influence of gaseous trigger(s) and so forth. For instance, an API sample can be placed in a bomb test instrument/reactor, oxygen as a gaseous trigger can be introduced to contact the API sample under constant and/or ramped temperature(s) and elevated pressure(s) for predetermined time(s), and the API sample can be evaluated for stability. An insert carousel may hold a sample of API(s) and/or RS(s) and/or aliquot(s) of sample(s) of API(s) and/or RS(s) for insertion into the bomb test instrument/reactor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fabrication process that results in creating large arrays of living cells, such as stem cells, which are subsequently exposed to nanoliter quantities of compounds to test the efficacy on cellular metabolism.

Abstract: A method for generating a hybrid reaction flows feedstock gas that is also a plasma medium through microchannels. Plasma is generated with the plasma medium via excitation with a time-varying voltage. UV or VUV emissions are generated at a wavelength selected to break a chemical bond in the feedstock gas. The UV or VUV emissions are directed into the microchannels to interact with the plasma medium and generate a reaction product from the plasma medium. A hybrid reactor device includes a microchannel plasma array having inlets and outlets for respectively flowing gas feedstock into and reaction product out of the microchannel plasma array. A UV or VUV emission lamp has its emissions directed into microchannels of the microchannel plasma array. Electrodes ignite plasma in the microchannels and stimulating the UV or VUV emission lamp to generate UV or VUV emissions. One common or plural phased time-varying voltage sources drive the plasma array and the UV or VUV emission lamp.