Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst containing an active cobalt phase, deposited on a support comprising alumina, silica or silica-alumina, said support containing a mixed oxide phase containing cobalt and/or nickel, said catalyst has been prepared by introducing at least one organic compound of the family of carboxyanhydrides. The invention also relates to the process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in the field of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion catalyst composition which comprises ZSM-48 and/or EU-2 zeolite particles and refractory oxide binder essentially free of alumina in which the average aluminium concentration of the ZSM-48 and/or EU-2 zeolite particles is at least 1.3 times the aluminium concentration at the surface of the particles, processes for preparing such catalyst compositions and processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstock with the help of such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst containing an active cobalt phase, deposited on a support comprising alumina, silica or silica-alumina, said support containing a mixed oxide phase containing cobalt and/or nickel, said catalyst has been prepared by introducing at least one ether organic compound comprising not more than two ether functions and not comprising a hydroxyl group. The invention also relates to the process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in the field of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes.

Abstract: A method for preparing a two-dimensional sheet-shaped Cu-MOF material, includes mixing Cu-BTC with an alkaline solution at a certain solid-liquid ratio by stirring, reacting at a temperature of 25 to 120° C., filtering, washing with ionized water and drying under vacuum, to obtain a two-dimensional sheet-shaped Cu-MOF material, wherein the alkaline solution is at least one of urea, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, aqueous ammonia, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. The method has the characteristics of mild operation conditions, controllable transition process, high reaction yield and easy production at large scale, and exhibits excellent oxidation performance in styrene oxidation.

Abstract: A Cu catalyst based on a metal organic framework as well as a preparation method and a use thereof is provided. The Cu catalyst based on a metal organic framework comprises composite particles with catalytic activity sites composed of copper in different oxidization states and a porous carbonized layer with a supporting effect. The method for preparing the catalyst includes the following steps: 1) preparing a metal organic framework Cu-MOF; and 2) carbonizing the metal organic framework Cu-MOF. The Cu catalyst can be used in aqueous phase catalysis to catalytically decompose organic pollutants in water.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a filter element for decomposing contaminants including a substrate, and a photocatalytic composition comprising at least a photocatalyst and a co-catalyst. The embodiments of the present invention also includes a system for decomposing contaminants including a substrate, and a photocatalytic composition comprising at least a photocatalyst and a co-catalyst; and a method using the system.

Abstract: Core-shell nanoparticles having a solid core comprising a first metal and a shell comprising a second metal disposed at least a portion of the exterior surface of the core. The core-shell nanoparticles comprise a non-precious transition metal and the second metal comprises a precious metal or semi-precious metal. The core-shell nanoparticles can be used to catalyze oxygen reduction reactions. Also provided are compositions comprising the core-shell nanoparticles, methods of making same, and devices of same.

Abstract: In an example of the method, a functionalized coating layer is applied in depressions of a patterned flow cell substrate. The depressions are separated by interstitial regions. A primer is grafted to the functionalized coating layer to form a grafted functionalized coating layer in the depressions. A hydrogel is applied on at least the grafted functionalized coating layer.

Abstract: Provided is a portable urea sensor which can be used under a flow condition by using a porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane coated with parylene-A, which is parylene functionalized with an amine by vacuum deposition. To produce a specific electrochemical sensor signal from urea, urease, which is an enzyme hydrolyzing urea, is immobilized to a parylene-A-coated PTFE membrane by chemical crosslinking using glutaraldehyde. The urea-immobilized membranes are assembled in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) fluid chamber, and a screen-printed carbon 3-electrode system is used. The success of the urease immobilization process is confirmed using scanning electronmicroscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The optimal concentration of urease to be immobilized to the parylene-A-coated PTFE membrane is determined to be 48 mg/mL, and the optimal number of the membranes in the PDMS chamber is determined to be 8.

Abstract: Provided herein are fluid handling tubes having a cap that includes a sealing member having interior grooves and panels. Also provided herein are fluid handling tubes having a cap that includes (i) a sealing member having a concave surface at a distal region, and (ii) a flat proximal surface. Provided also are fluid handling tubes having a cap that includes an engagement member at an edge of the cap, where the engagement member includes a surface having curvature and a taper. Also provided herein are fluid handling tubes that include a cap comprising a tube sealing member, an anterior engagement member, and one or more channels (e.g., one or more furrows or grooves) between the sealing member and the engagement member that function as a hinge or pivot.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for driving flow in a microfluidic arrangement are provided. In one disclosed arrangement, the microfluidic arrangement comprises a first liquid held predominantly by surface tension in a shape defining a microfluidic pattern on a surface of a substrate. The microfluidic pattern comprises at least an elongate conduit and a first reservoir. The area of contact between the substrate and a portion of the first liquid that forms the elongate conduit defines a conduit footprint. The area of contact between the substrate and a portion of the first liquid that forms the first reservoir defines a first reservoir footprint. The size and shape of each of the conduit footprint and the first reservoir footprint are such that a maximum Laplace pressure supportable by the first liquid in the elongate conduit without any change in the conduit footprint is higher than a maximum Laplace pressure supportable by the first liquid in the first reservoir without any change in the first reservoir footprint.

Abstract: Disclosed a system comprised of at least one microfluidic chamber configured to contain a liquid containing an electrolyte; a first driving electrode and a second driving electrode arranged at the ends of the chamber and configured to generate a voltage across a fluid volume in the chamber; and a plurality of surface charges, located on a surface layer disposed within or adjacent to the liquid volume. Further disclosed are methods for using the system, e.g., for biological sample analysis.

Abstract: A microfluidic device is provided that includes a substrate and microfluidic sub-chips embedded in the substrate. An electric field is applied between an adjacent pair microfluidic sub-chips to move a fluid droplet from one of the adjacent pair of microfluidic sub-chips to another of the adjacent pair microfluidic sub-chips.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating an analyte from a test sample, such as bacteria from blood components, based on their dielectric properties, localizing or condensing the analyte, flushing substantially all remaining waste products from the test sample, and detecting low concentrations of the analyte. The module array includes a plurality of microfluidic channels with connecting microfluidic waste channels for directing undesired material away from the analyte. An electric field is applied causing a positive dielectrophoretic force to the analyte to capture the analyte. The electric field is applied to at least one electrode having a plurality of concentric rings or concentric arcs extending radially outwards from a center point, electrically connected to a voltage source such that when voltage is applied to the at least one electrode, the concentric rings or concentric arcs alternate in voltage potential.

Abstract: Methods and devices for non-invasive, label-free separation of circulating tumors cells in blood are provided. Embodiments of the disclosure provide for devices employing magnetic fluids and magnets for separation of viable circulating tumor cells from blood. Also described are systems for separation and collection of components of fluid including blood.

Abstract: The current invention generally relates to apparatus and method to analyze and separate biological entities, including cells, bacteria and molecules from human blood, body tissue, body fluid and other human related biological samples. The claimed apparatus and method analyze, or detect, biological entities based on optical signals received from said entities by using optical detectors. The claimed apparatus and method further separate biological entities with using micro-actuator activated sorting devices.

Abstract: Controlling a valveless microfluidic device using rotational and pistoning motion is disclosed. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a stage to support a valveless microfluidic device, the stage having a bottom surface coupled with an extension, having a threaded portion, and defining an interior volume; a first motor including a powered rotating portion operable to engage with the threaded portion to induce a z-axis motion of the stage; a second motor including a powered rotating portion coupled with a slidable coupler, the slidable coupler engaging the interior volume to induce a second motion of the stage about the z-axis; a base defining an aperture to receive the stage; and a lid having a subset of the plurality of apertures corresponding to a subset of a plurality of apertures defined by the valveless microfluidic device upon positioning of the stage by the first motor and the second motor.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing a blow-in insulation material made of straw, including a processing step in which the straw is crushed between rolls in a crushing apparatus, a crushing nip in the crushing apparatus being selected in such a way that the straw nodes are crushed during the crushing operation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for designing a refiner plate with three-stage radial curved bars, comprising following steps of: designing a circle arc for 1st stage radial curved bars; designing a circle arc for the 2nd stage radial curved bars; designing a circle arc for 3rd stage radial curved bars; and designing a center angle for the refiner plate according to the size of the refiner plate and the manufacture requirements, to complete the design of the refiner plate. In the present invention, by the establishment of equations for the circle arcs and angles of inclination of the curved bars, it is ensured that the width of the bars will not change in the radial direction, and both the flexibility in designing a curved refiner plate and the uniformity of crushing are improved. This design method provides a theory basis and also instructions for designing multi-stage radial curved bars.

Abstract: A device for separating conglomerates that consist of materials of different densities is provided. The device has a rotor chamber in which a rotor shaft is mounted so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis, on which rotor shaft striking tools are arranged one beneath the other in at least two planes, which striking tools are set into rotational movement by the rotor shaft such that the conglomerates filled into the rotor chamber from above are captured and separated by the striking tools. The rotor chamber widens conically downward, and the outer radius of the striking tools increase from top to bottom, such that the spacing of the radially outer end edges of the striking tools from the chamber wall facing the striking tools is substantially the same in the individual planes during operation.

Abstract: A rotor of a waste milling machine includes several tooth-shaped cutters distributed on the rotor surface and several circular sector-shaped annular portions which are installed reversibly on the rotor surface. In a same circular portion of the rotor, the annular portions are alternated with the tooth-shaped cutters and protrude outward less than the top of the latter.

Abstract: The invention concerns an comminution apparatus (1) for comminution of material to be comminuted, comprising a machine frame (4), a driven comminution roller (5) which is mounted on the machine frame (4) and comprises comminution tools (22), a comb (26a) comprising counter tools (27) and a comb flap (28) pivotably mounted on the machine frame (4), wherein the comminution roller (5) cooperates with the comb (26a) for comminution, wherein the comb (26a) is pivotably mounted on the comb flap (28) in the range of its upper end (29), wherein at least one spring means (30) engages the comb (26a) with its first end (31) and wherein the comb (26a) is resiliently supported via the spring means (30). In accordance with the invention, it is provided that the spring means (30) is supported by its second end (32) on the machine frame (4).

Abstract: A municipal solid waste recycling facility for producing a solid recovered fuel is provided. The municipal solid waste recycling facility includes a pre-shredding unit and a shredding unit. The pre-shredding unit includes a trommel configured to sort a first stream of solid waste by size into a second stream of solid waste and a third stream of solid waste. The shredding unit includes a primary shredder configured to shred the second stream of solid waste.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic strainer that is configured to have a cap disposed in a filter insertion hole formed on the center of a branch pipe having an inlet and an outlet coupled to a pipe and to have upper and lower magnets arranged with repulsive forces, while placing a repulsive space therebetween, in such a manner as to be accommodated in both ends of a magnet case in a longitudinal direction of the magnet case to allow conductors in impurities to be easily collected to the inside of a filtering screen disposed between the filter insertion hole and the cap to filter the impurities, so that if ascending and descending means disposed under the magnet case operates, the upper magnet is descended to the repulsive space to easily remove the conductors collected on the top end surface of the magnet case.

Abstract: A process for treating and dewatering tailings comprising fine clay minerals, fine rock-forming minerals and water is provided, comprising treating the tailings with a sufficient amount of a collector to modify the surface properties of both the fine clays and rock-forming minerals; subjecting the treated tailings to froth flotation to form a fine clays and rock-forming minerals froth layer; and recovering the froth layer and subjecting it to dewatering.

Abstract: A froth flotation arrangement and method for treating mineral ore particles suspended in slurry includes a flotation cell for separating the slurry into an underflow and an overflow and a primary line including at least three flotation cells connected in series, wherein each subsequent flotation cell is arranged to receive the underflow from the previous flotation cell, the flotation cell includes a tank and an impeller within the tank, and the flotation cell includes a gas supply within the tank, the tank includes a volume of at least 200 m3, the flotation cell including a froth collection launder capable to receive the overflow the froth collection launder including a froth overflow lip, the flotation cell having an available froth surface area (A froth), the flotation cell having a pulp area (A pulp), where the pulp area (A pulp) is calculated as an average from the cross sectional areas of the tank at the height (h1) of the impeller.

Abstract: A method is provided for separating anion and cation exchange resins. The specific-gravity difference between the anion and cation exchange resins is used for separation with a column body. The column body comprises an outer column and an inner column set within. The inner column has an outlet with position adjustable for outputting the anion exchange resin according to its ratio. The flow zone and the resin expansion zone can effectively shorten the time required for the separation. Besides, the required equipment is simplified. Only the size of the column body needs to be adjusted according to the amount of the mixed bed resin to-be-treated. The present invention can be applied to different proportions of mixed beds and mixed resins. On consideration of equipment cost and operating cost, the method can complete the separation of the anion and cation exchange resins in a short time with the simplified equipment.

Abstract: A pushing-dispensing and/or dosing element for dispensing of medium, in particular Composite Heavy Fluid Compound (CHFC) or plurality thereof, solves technical problem of implantation of a pushing-dispensing and/or dosing element that will not have sliding and/or moving parts, or it will have a limited number of said sliding and/or moving parts essentially exposed to medium, preferably CHFC, or plurality thereof by using a flexible cartridge that behaves differently during the pushing of CHFC, and differently during pumping of said CHFC's out of the tank in which they are held.

Abstract: A directable dual showerhead diverter and support apparatus has a depending unit disposed rotatably projected from a diverter member. The depending unit includes at least one elongate member having a support member disposed at a lowermost end of the depending unit. The support member releasably secures a handheld showerhead unit therein erect and generally parallel the at least one elongate member. The depending unit is securable along an axis of rotation through a sagittal plane relative to a shower mains to which the diverter member is attached, between a rearmost position and a foremost position. Greater range of motion of the handheld showerhead unit is selectively enabled by securable reposition of the handheld showerhead unit interior to the support member. A user is thereby enabled greater selection of positions of the handheld showerhead unit to more particularly target water flow from the handheld showerhead unit hands free.

Abstract: A spray head for a power sprayer configured to generate a continuous sheet-like water shield around a center stream of water. A water delivery device for use with a sink may produce a stream of water surrounded by a continuous shield of water.

Abstract: An olfactory simulation system is adapted to attach to a virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) headset to disperse selected scent(s) to the user. The system utilizes a wireless microcontroller to rotate one of a cartridge housing and a base with respect to the other, making one of a plurality of available chambers carried by cartridge housing accessible, while keeping the other chambers carried by the cartridge housing substantially sealed from ambient air. A cartridge carried within the chamber carries a scented material. A fan arranged near the cartridge housing diffuses the selected scent near, but spaced apart from, the user's nose at varying intervals, based on a desired strength.

Abstract: A mix chamber for a plural component sprayer is configured to receive first and second component materials and emit a spray of a resulting plural component material. The mix chamber includes a chamber body extending between a first end and a second end and including flat lateral sides. A ramp feature is disposed proximate the first end and is configured to contact and push first and second side seals, respectively, away from a body axis as the mix chamber shifts in a first direction through a cartridge bore to increase a gap between the first side seal and the second side seal such that the first side seal engages the first flat lateral side and the second side seal engages the second flat lateral side.

Abstract: A fluid cartridge for a plural component sprayer is configured to receive first and second component materials and purge air from the sprayer and provide the first and second component materials and purge air to a mix chamber for spraying. The fluid cartridge includes a cartridge body, material flowpaths extending from a second end to a cartridge bore, and a purge path extending from the second end to the cartridge bore. Fluid checks are disposed in the material flowpaths and purge path to prevent backflow out of the fluid cartridge. Side seals are disposed in the material paths and are pre-loaded to extend into the cartridge bore and engage a mix chamber within the cartridge bore.

Abstract: A small-capacity liquid discharging apparatus includes, a contents accommodating container unit which is defined with a space therein for accommodating contents in a liquid form; an intermediate coupling body which includes a closing plate member coupled to an upper side of the contents accommodating container unit and configured to close an upper portion of the contents accommodating container unit, is defined with a through hole for allowing the contents to move therethrough, and includes a shape body filled therein with the contents from the contents accommodating container unit through the through hole, and transformed inwardly when a pressure is externally applied, and then restored; and a discharge member which is coupled to an upper portion of the intermediate coupling body, includes, at a center portion thereof, a discharge outlet through which the contents are discharged to the outside.

Abstract: A spray device includes a spray closure (100) attached to a container (900), the spray closure (100) having an air intake and a fluid intake into a mixing chamber (150) where the air and fluid are mixed before exiting an orifice (130), the air intake connected to a snorkel (120) for delivering air from within the container (900) into the mixing chamber (150).

Abstract: A discharge head for a liquid dispenser having a coupling device fastening to an outlet connector of a liquid store, a liquid inlet, and a discharge opening. The discharge head has a pump device conveying liquid from the liquid inlet to the discharge opening, and a ventilation channel. The discharge head has an end surface by which the liquid store is substantially closed off at the distal end of the outlet connector and which is extended through by the liquid inlet. The end surface and the coupling device are formed as part of a common main component. The end surface has a ventilation aperture which is part of the ventilation channel and through which air flows into the liquid store in an inflow direction. The ventilation aperture has a minimum clear cross section of at most 3·10?2 mm2.

Abstract: A device for distributing bulk material, such as seed material, includes a flow path having at least one conduit for conveying the bulk material from a bulk material source towards an agricultural area, and a blockage detection device in the flow path. The blockage detection device includes at least one sensor, which is mounted to the outside of the line and is configured to register mechanical vibrations of the line, as well as an evaluation unit in signal communication with the sensor, which is configured to detect a blockage as a function of the registered mechanical vibration. A method for detecting a blockage as a function of the detected mechanical vibration is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for applying a coating product using the drop on demand technology, wherein the coating product is deposited by a robot applicator including a controller and at least one nozzle with sequential opening, commanded by the controller, the method including moving the nozzle of the robot applicator between a starting point and an arrival point, the projections of which, along the ejection axis of the nozzle, on the surface to be coated, define first and second reference points respectively belonging to two edges of the surface to be coated, in order to deposit a series of drops between the two edges, the spacing between the respective centers of two successive drops being adjusted by the controller as a function of the length of the journey between the two reference points and such that the last drop is deposited in a centered manner on the second reference point.

Abstract: A dispensing control system, including a frame component having a first side surface and a second side surface, a first sensor portion positioned proximate the first side surface, and a second sensor portion positioned proximate the second side surface, the second sensor portion being separated from the first sensor portion a distance to allow a liquid spray stream exiting a dispenser of a conformal coating machine to pass therebetween, wherein the first sensor portion transmits a beam of light towards the second sensor portion to measure the liquid spray stream exiting the dispenser, the beam of light encompassing both edges of the liquid spray stream while the dispenser is stationary, is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A shadow mask having two or more levels of openings enables selective step coverage of micro-fabricated structures within a micro-optical bench device. The shadow mask includes a first opening within a top surface of the shadow mask and a second opening within the bottom surface of the shadow mask. The second opening is aligned with the first opening and has a second width less than a first width of the first opening. An overlap between the first opening and the second opening forms a hole within the shadow mask through which selective coating of micro-fabricated structures within the micro-optical bench device may occur.

Abstract: A step cavity low-frequency ultrasonic atomizing nozzle includes an air inlet casing tube, a water inlet casing tube, a de Laval valve, a fixed cap, a first adjustable base, a tapered rectification sleeve, a vortex flow impeller, a stepped resonance tube, an adjustment plunger, a positioning screw, and a second base. The adjustment plunger is located within a second step hole of the stepped resonance tube, and the axial position thereof is adjustable. The vortex flow impeller is fixed on the stepped resonance tube via a bearing, and an outer tapered surface thereof attaches to an inner tapered surface of the tapered rectification sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for dispensing a flowable material (308) is disclosed. The apparatus (100) comprises a rotary actuator (120), a reservoir (140), containing a hydraulic fluid (155), a piston (145), movable inside the reservoir (140), a linear actuator (130), coupled to the piston (145), a gear train (125), coupling the rotary actuator (120) with the linear actuator (130), and a flowable-material dispenser (160), hydraulically coupled with the reservoir (140).

Abstract: To provide a coating device which can precisely adjust a discharge amount of high-viscosity material. The coating device coats a high-viscosity material onto a workpiece, and includes a coating gun (2) which discharges the high-viscosity material having flowed in from an inlet port (211) from a discharge port (251); a supply mechanism which pushes out the high-viscosity material to supply from an injection nozzle; and a supply tube which connects the inlet port (211) and supply port. The coating gun (2) includes, at a gun flow channel (3a) from the inlet port (211) until the discharge port (251), a gear pump (31) and needle valve (26) as a discharge amount adjustment mechanism which adjusts the discharge amount of the high-viscosity material from the discharge port (251).

Abstract: The embodiments of the disclosure disclose a doctor-bar adjusting mechanism for a coater, including: a base bracket, an upper plate and a lower plate secured to the base bracket at two ends thereof, a side of a doctor-bar sandwiched between the upper plate and the lower plate, and an other side of the doctor-bar close to a surface of a roller of the coater; the upper plate further comprising an adjusting plate on an upper side thereof, the adjusting plate secured to the base bracket at ends thereof and including a plurality of adjusting devices thereon adapted for adjusting a spacing between the adjusting plate and the upper plate. The implementation of the embodiments of the disclosure may adjust conveniently a spacing between the doctor-bar and the roller and improve the maintenance efficiency and productivity of the coater.

Abstract: A wearable element is disclosed. In an embodiment a wearable element includes at least one piezoelectric element configured to vibrate so that a haptic impression of an acoustic signal is generated, wherein the wearable element is wearable on a body.

Abstract: Broadband ultrasound transducers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example ultrasonic transducer disclosed herein includes a substrate and a first membrane supported by the substrate. The first membrane is to exhibit a first frequency response when oscillated. The example ultrasonic transducer includes a second membrane supported by the substrate. The second membrane is to exhibit a second frequency response different from the first frequency response when oscillated. The example ultrasonic transducer includes a third membrane supported by the substrate. The third membrane is to exhibit one of the second frequency response or a third frequency response different from the first frequency response and the second frequency response when oscillated. A shape of the first membrane is to differ from a shape of the second membrane and a shape of the third membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration actuator device. The vibration actuator device includes a substrate, lower supports disposed on the substrate and spaced apart from each other in a first direction, an actuator disposed on the lower supports to generate a vibration having a first resonant frequency by an external power, a vibration plate disposed on the actuator to vibrate in accordance with the actuator, and a mass portion disposed on the vibration plate to vibrate in accordance with the actuator and the vibration plate. Here, each of the vibration plate and the mass portion has a second resonant frequency that is less than the first resonant frequency.

Abstract: An ultrasonic element includes an element substrate including a first surface, a second surface having a front-back relation with the first surface, an opening section piercing through the element substrate from the first surface to the second surface, and a partition wall section surrounding the opening section, a supporting film provided on the first surface of the element substrate to cover the opening section and including a third surface facing the opening section and a fourth surface having a front-back relation with the third surface, a piezoelectric element provided on the fourth surface of the supporting film and disposed in a region overlapping the opening section of the supporting film in a plan view from a film thickness direction extending from the third surface to the fourth surface, a sealing plate provided to be opposed to the fourth surface of the supporting film and joined to the supporting film by an adhesive member via a beam section projecting toward the supporting film, and a wall sectio

Abstract: A vibration generation device is provided with a housing, a vibration target component provided to be movable relatively to the housing, an actuator which has a metal base portion, a metal movable portion, a beltlike shape memory alloy disposed between the base portion and the movable portion and in which, when the shape memory alloy receives current application to be changed so that the outer shape becomes small, the movable portion is pushed out in one direction of separating from the base portion in a state where the base portion abuts on a first wall surface of the housing, a resin holder component fixed to the vibration target component and abutting on a pushing surface facing the one direction of the movable portion, and an elastic member elastically energizing the movable portion in a direction opposite to the one direction.

Abstract: A system for recycling asphalt millings and methods thereof are provided. In exemplary embodiments, an apparatus for recycling asphalt millings may comprise a blender comprising a basin having an interior volume, an agitator disposed within the interior volume, the agitator adapted to agitate asphalt millings, a blender grate disposed on the bottom of the basin, the blender grate comprising apertures adapted to allow bitumen to pass through the blender grate, a heating conveyor comprising a heating apparatus for heating the asphalt millings, a cooling conveyor comprising an input for receiving asphalt millings and an opening adapted to receive a cold material applicator, a cold material applicator disposed in the opening, the cold material applicator adapted to apply cold material to asphalt millings.