Abstract: Structured elements with capabilities for stream flow division and distribution and mitigation of undesired species that exceed those of conventionally available materials are provided. The structured elements provide increased opportunities for surface attraction, retention and coalescence of undesired species in a process stream. The functional contact surfaces of the structured elements can include one or more of the faces of cells, the surfaces of struts connecting cells, the surfaces of nodes connecting struts, and the surfaces of asperities or irregularities caused by channels, flutes, spikes, fibrils or filaments in or on the material surfaces.

Abstract: The present patent document discloses filters and methods of filtering bucket wash water by stacking identical filters in a rotated position. In preferred embodiments, the method comprises: placing a first filter in a bucket; placing an identical second filter on top of the first filter wherein: the second filter is rotated by a radial angle with respect to the first filter and a first pair of tapered passages on the second filter that are longer than typical passages on the second filter are inserted into a second pair of tapered passages on the first filter such that a typical passage on the second filter is held above the first filter and a typical passage on the second filter does not axially align with a typical passage on the first filter.

Abstract: A filter element for a fluid, including: an elongated grid-type supporting element; a filter medium supported on the supporting element; wherein the support element and filter medium is configured such that the fluid flows through the filter medium in a direction radially to a longitudinal axis of the filter element; wherein the supporting element is a grid plate and/or the filter medium is embedded in the material of the supporting element at least in some sections.

Abstract: A thread-based filter having a thread-based medium including multiple threads and a tube, the tube at least partially housing the thread-based medium with the threads oriented lengthwise along the length of the tube and the thread-based medium is configured to trap impurities present in a fluid flowing substantially lengthwise along the threads during a filtration mode, and the thread-based medium is configured to release impurities into a fluid flowing substantially lengthwise along the threads during a washing mode.

Abstract: A purification device comprises a main body having an opening in a front-face thereof; a rotator disposed in the opening to be rotatably mounted on the main body; a manipulation structure spaced from and above the rotator and rotatably connected to a top face of the main body, the manipulation structure protruding forward of the main body; and a water-outlet including; a first cover fixed to the rotator through the opening, the first cover protruding forward of the main body, and a top of the first cover being connected to a bottom of the manipulation structure; a second cover vertically movable while being held in contact with the first cover; and a nozzle on a bottom of the second cover; wherein when the second cover rises to a highest level, a top of the second cover is located in a space between the rotator and the manipulation structure.

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a threaded sleeve having a seal holder recess and seal member. The filter cartridge is for removably threading onto a filter head that includes threads for connection to the filter cartridge by way of the threaded sleeve. The filter head includes a ramp that engages the seal member to form a seal. The force needed to make the seal is a torque of less than 10 N-m.

Abstract: The filter vessel attachment/detachment apparatus includes a first conduit end, wherein a first conduit for the fluid to flow through is coupled to the first conduit end, and the first conduit end has a clamping portion capable of clamping the flange of the filter vessel; a contact surface capable of strongly contacting to the inlet or the outlet of the filter vessel; and a guide member capable of, for a direction from the first conduit toward the inlet or the outlet, rotating about a second axis separated from a first axis by a predetermined distance, the first axis being from the first conduit toward the inlet, the guide member having a holding portion capable of holding the inlet or the outlet.

Abstract: A filter element for a fuel filter has first and second end plates and a particle filter medium arranged between the first and second end plates. A bayonet protrusion on the first end plate is designed to engage a bayonet receptacle of the filter housing by rotation of the filter element about a filter element longitudinal axis. An internal sealing element on the second end plate is designed to separate a raw side from a water collecting chamber of the fuel filter. The filter housing has a filter housing body and a cover screwed onto the filter housing body. The filter housing has a bayonet receptacle arranged on its inner side. By rotating the filter element about a filter element longitudinal axis of the filter element, the bayonet protrusion engages the bayonet receptacle of the filter housing when the cover is unscrewed from the filter housing body.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymers comprising thermoplastic polymers as filtration aids and/or stabilishing agent for the filtration or stabilisation of aqueous liquids.

Abstract: The invention concerns spunbond nonwoven fabrics comprising a plurality of bicomponent filaments, the bicomponent filaments having a segmented pie cross-sectional configuration including a polycarbonate component and a polypropylene component, wherein a ratio of the polypropylene component to the polycarbonate component is between about 5:95 and about 95:5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle separator configured to be operatively connected between an enclosure hood and a ventilation system. In practice, an air stream containing particulate matter from an industrial process is directed through an enclosure hood, through the particle separator and into the ventilation system. Relatively large particles are removed from the air stream in the particle separator before the air stream reaches the ventilation system. This reduces the abrasion and general damage that can occur from relatively large particles moving through the duct structure of a ventilation system.

Abstract: A water extractor for an environmental control system of an aircraft includes a water extraction vessel arranged in fluid communication with the separation mechanism. The water extraction vessel includes a first portion for receiving a first airstream and a second portion for receiving a second airstream. A stationary diffuser is mounted within the second portion.

Abstract: An attachment and retaining mechanism is described for removably attaching a rotating filter element to a rotating shaft. The rotating filter element includes a filter media that is driven by a drive mechanism that rotates the rotating shaft. The filter element is removably attached to the rotating shaft such that the filter element and filtration system can be periodically replaced and/or serviced. In some arrangements, the drive shaft includes a D-shaped section that interacts with a mating section of the filter element sleeve of the rotating filter element. In other arrangements, the drive shaft includes at least one flat drive surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) air filter to remove airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air within building spaces is disclosed. The air filter comprises a support frame having a shape and size suitable to orient the air filter within a HVAC system. A compound filter medium is retained within the support frame to remove the airborne molecular contaminants and VOCs from air flowing through the HVAC system. A method of removing airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air is disclosed that includes an operation of coupling a first media layer, comprising uniformly disposed pleats, with a second media layer, comprising a woven fiber material, so as to form a compound filter medium.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a flangeless air filter configured to be mounted onto a flat surface within an air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The flangeless air filter is comprised of a cone-shaped filter medium, retained between a base and a cap, that is fabricated to remove contaminants and particulate matter from an intake airstream. The base includes a pliable seal that forms an airtight connection between the flangeless air filter and the flat surface of the air intake system. A mounting bracket and fasteners may be used to attach the base to the flat surface, compressing the seal there between. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket may be incorporated into, and made a part of the base. A cap is disposed on a top of the flangeless air filter and configured to direct the intake airstream around the cap and toward the filter medium.

Abstract: A framed air filter in which at least one portion of the frame is provided by a spiral-wrapped frame piece in which a terminal segment of the spiral-wrapped frame piece serves as a reinforcing strut.

Abstract: A pre-filter kit and related method of use with an air filter associated with an intake of a machine is provided. The kit can include a sheet of pre-filter material, an adhesive component, such as an adhesive on a release liner, and one or more optional bands. The method can include: measuring a height of the air filter, cutting the sheet of pre-filter material so that the sheet includes a top edge and a bottom edge separated from one another by the height, as well as a first end and an opposing, second end; applying adhesive to the first end; and wrapping the sheet around the air filter so that the first end overlaps the second end to secure the first end to the overlapped portion of the sheet. The pre-filter is secured to the air filter so as to impair dirt, dust and debris from entering the air filter.

Abstract: A filter bank includes a filter enclosure. A first filter panel and a second filter panel are flexibly joined along respective proximal ends of the first filter panel and the second filter panel by a living hinge. A first sealing gasket extends along a distal end of the first filter panel and forms a first air seal within the filter enclosure. A second sealing gasket extends along a distal end of the second filter panel and forms a second air seal within the filter enclosure. A third sealing gasket extends along the living hinge. A pivoting sealing rail pivots within the filter enclosure to form a third air seal against said third sealing gasket extending along the living hinge.

Abstract: A filter element has a filter medium body enclosing an inwardly positioned flow space and having a center axis. A support frame is arranged at an inner side of the filter medium body. At least one circumferentially extending sealing ring lip is arranged at the filter medium body and projects axially in an axial direction relative to the center axis past an end face of the filter medium body. The sealing ring lip is designed to seal relative to a housing component of a receiving filter housing. A support ring is arranged at the end face of the filter medium body at a radial distance to the sealing ring lip in a radial direction relative to the center axis. The support ring is supported in the radial direction at the support frame and is formed as one piece together with the support frame.

Abstract: Z-filters capable of cleaning particulate matter from airflow streams in dust collectors, including reverse flow, reverse air, and reverse pulse systems.

Abstract: A fabric material composite construction, for use as a filter means or media, characterized in that said construction comprises a combination of one or more nanofiber layers and a synthetic single-thread squarely knitted precision fabric.

Abstract: The method includes the introduction of a feed flow into a first flask, the dynamic; expansion of the gaseous flow issuing from the flask in a turbine, then its introduction into a first purification column. It comprises the production at the head of the first column of a purified gas and the recovery at the bottom of the first column of a liquefied bottom gas, which is introduced, after expansion, into a second column for elimination of the C5+ hydrocarbons. The purified head natural gas issuing from the first column is heated in a first heat exchanger by thermal exchange with a feed gas. The method includes the compression of the gaseous head flow of the second column in a compressor before its introduction into a second separator flask.

Abstract: Gas separation unit for separation of a gas component from a process gas stream, said separation unit comprising a stator and a rotor comprising a plurality of sectors, each sector containing a separation device arranged to separate the gas component from the process gas stream which is led into the separation device and each sector being fluidically connected with at least one valve. The valve is a rotary active valve which comprises a rotor open area which is located at the rotor and a stator open area which is located at the stator. The rotor open area and the stator open area can overlap and can be laterally separated from each other by rotation of the rotor relative to the stator. In this way, the valve can at least partially be opened and closed. The extent of overlap of the rotor open area and the stator open area defines the extent of opening and closing of the valve, respectively. The extent of overlap corresponds to the extent of partial opening of the valve.

Abstract: Methods of designing zeolite materials for adsorption of CO2. Zeolite materials and processes for CO2 adsorption using zeolite materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multi-bed rapid cycle pressure swing adsorption (RCPSA) processes for separating O2 from N2 and/or Ar, wherein the process utilizes at least five adsorption beds each comprising a kinetically selective adsorbent for O2 having an O2 adsorption rate (1/s) of at least 0.20 as determined by linear driving force model at 1 atma and 86° F.

Abstract: Provided is a wet desulfurization process using a suspension bed. The process comprises mixing desulfurization slurry with a hydrogen sulfide containing gas to obtain a first mixture, and passing the first mixture into a suspension bed reactor from bottom to top, with controlling the first mixture to have a dwell time of 5-60 minutes in the reactor to allow they contact and react sufficiently with each other; and subjecting a second mixture obtained from the reaction to gas liquid separation to produce a purified gas. The process of the present invention may reduce the hydrogen sulfide content in the hydrogen sulfide containing gas from 2.4-140 g/Nm3 to 50 ppm or less, so that the desulfurization efficiency is 98% or more. The process of the present invention is simple and reasonable, with high desulfurization and regeneration efficiency, simple equipment, little occupation of land and low investment, which is very suitable for industrial promotion.

Abstract: A method and device for waste gas dedusting and a dedusting agent used in the method. A dust-containing waste gas (1) and an organic dedusting agent (4) are introduced into a dedusting tower (3), respectively, and make contact with each other in the tower; at least part of the water vapor in the dust-containing waste gas (1) is condensed, and the organic dedusting agent (4) and the condensed water adsorb solid particles, acidic pollutants, organic pollutants and/or heavy metal compounds in the dust-containing waste gas; and the resulting purified gas (2) is emptied out or subjected to a subsequent process. The organic dedusting agent (4) comprises a non-toxic and high boiling point organic solvent composition, being two or more selected from cooking oil, silicone oil, modified silicone oil, liquid-state asphalt oil, tung tree seed oil, liquid-state paraffin wax oil, mineral oil, palm oil and waste cooking oil.

Abstract: A combination marine exhaust gas scrubber and ballast disinfection system using seawater/water surrounding a ship to reduce/scrub smoke-stack emissions and produce a disinfected seawater/water for ballast, which can then be periodically or continually discharged back into the seawater/water body without concern for the spread of non-invasive species.

Abstract: Provided are a CO2 gas separation membrane, a method for manufacturing the same, and a carbon dioxide gas separation membrane module including the same, the CO2 gas separation membrane including: a first layer (A) containing at least one alkali metal compound selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal carbonate, an alkali metal bicarbonate and an alkali metal hydroxide, and a first resin in which a polymer having a carboxyl group has been crosslinked; a second layer (B) containing at least one of the alkali metal compounds, and a second resin having a structural unit derived from a vinyl ester of a fatty acid; and a hydrophobic porous membrane (C).

Abstract: Provided are a non-hydrocarbon gas separation device and the like capable of increasing a discharge pressure of a non-hydrocarbon gas to a downstream side while preventing an increase in size of equipment. In the non-hydrocarbon gas separation device, a first separation module (2a) and a second separation module (2b) connected to each other in series are each configured to separate a non-hydrocarbon from a natural gas through use of a separation membrane (20). The non-hydrocarbon gas having been separated from the natural gas is discharged to each of discharge lines (202) and (204). At this time, a pressure of the first separation module (2a) on a discharge line (202) side is higher than a pressure of the second separation module (2b) on a discharge line (204) or (202) side.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of generating ozone and its incorporation into a system apparatus and method of cleaning exhaust gasses from fossil fuel burning boilers and/or furnaces are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrochemical separator includes an electrochemical reactor that has an anode and a cathode. An aqueous working liquid circulates through the electrochemical reactor. The aqueous working liquid contains water and electrochemically active organic molecules dissolved in the water. The electrochemically active organic molecules are quinones functionalized with one or more ionic groups.

Abstract: A thermally integrated catalyst aftertreatment exhaust system includes a flow channel that directs diesel exhaust through a diesel oxidation catalyst unit that includes a diesel oxidation catalyst, by a doser that introduces DEF into the diesel exhaust, through a mixing chamber that includes a static metallic mixer coated with a DEF hydrolysis catalyst, and through an SCR unit that includes an SCR catalyst. The diesel oxidation catalyst converts a portion of diesel exhaust into water, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen dioxide. The DEF hydrolysis catalyst facilitates hydrolysis of the mixed DEF and diesel exhaust. The SCR catalyst facilitates reduction of NOx in the diesel exhaust. A first portion of the flow channel is in direct thermal contact with a second portion of the flow channel that houses the SCR unit such that heat from the diesel exhaust before the diesel exhaust reaches the doser is passed to the SCR unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an emission treatment system for at least partial conversion of gaseous CO emissions. The exhaust gas treatment system includes various components such as a first catalyst component selected from a LNT or an oxidation catalyst for the abatement of HC and CO, which contains a catalyst composition such as a platinum group metal component impregnated into a refractory oxide material. Another component in the exhaust gas treatment system is an SCR catalyst for the abatement of NOx, which contains a catalyst composition such as a metal ion-exchanged molecular sieve and can be optionally absent when the first catalyst component is an LNT. A second oxidation catalyst for further abatement of CO is also part of the emission treatment system and includes a third catalyst composition selected from a platinum group metal component, a base metal oxide component, or combinations thereof disposed onto a carrier substrate.

Abstract: A water treatment subsea installation and method are disclosed, adapted for scaling prevention and treatment of raw seawater into process water suitable for use in subsea hydrocarbon production. The water treatment installation comprises a seawater inlet to a primary filtration unit wherein a filtration membrane separates a receiving chamber from a permeate chamber having an outlet for treated water. A pump is installed in fluid flow communication with the treated water outlet, a recirculation loop feeding a portion of the treated water via a subsea electro-chlorinator back to the water stream upstream or downstream of the membrane of the primary filtration unit, and a secondary filtration unit is installed in the treated water stream between the primary filtration unit and the electro-chlorinator.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to ultrafiltration membranes based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the novel design and incorporation of membranes for realizing new, highly efficient, and environmentally-friendly anti-biofouling membranes for water purification.

Abstract: A separation membrane module comprises a hollow module container, and an element unit which is housed in the module container. The element unit comprises a plurality of connected separation membrane elements each of which includes: a separation membrane for separating components of a substance flowing to the inside of the module container; and membrane bundle securing materials for securing both ends of the separation membrane. In the element unit, a flow channel for discharging the components separated by the separation membranes to the outside of the element unit is formed. Passage members though which the components separated by the separation membranes can pass toward the flow channel for discharging are disposed at connections between the plurality of separation membrane elements such that both end surfaces of each of the passage membranes are respectively in contact with the membrane bundle securing materials of the separation membrane elements adjacent thereto.

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 method for forming a ceramic membrane module system includes disposing at least one membrane within a housing, disposing at least one sealing pad adjacent to the membrane, and disposing at least one drive plate assembly adjacent to the at least one sealing pad. The method further includes coupling the at least one drive plate assembly with the housing, applying force to the sealing pad with the drive plate assembly, sealing the capillaries of a membrane end with the at least one sealing pad and forming a seal between the at least one sealing pad and the membrane, and disposing potting material into the housing without plugging more than 15% of the capillaries with the potting material.

Abstract: A filtration unit for purifying or treating fluid that includes one or more membrane units having a permeate section. The permeate section of the membrane units is fed fluid that passes through a sealing insert having a fluid inlet and a passage that discharges in fluid communication with the permeate section. The sealing insert is arranged in a support frame of the membrane unit to form a fluid channel for delivering fluid through the insert and along an outer perimeter surface that maintains performance of the membrane unit during operation.

Abstract: A method for clearing a wetted hydrophobic filter includes a first step in which the air permeability of the hydrophobic filter is monitored, and a second step in which the hydrophobic filter is cleared by means of a connected air pump, if it is detected that the hydrophobic filter is clogged. An apparatus for performing this method includes a pressure sensor and an air pump connected to an air separation chamber via a conduit, and a control and monitoring unit configured to actuate the air pump in order to clear the hydrophobic filter.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention concerns a porous hollow fiber membrane containing a vinylidene fluoride-based resin. The hollow fiber membrane has a gradient structure in which a pore diameter of pores in the hollow fiber membrane gradually becomes smaller at least toward one of inner and outer peripheral surface sides and is hydrophilized by containing a crosslinked body of a polyvinylpyrrolidone-based resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for dissolving water-soluble gas such as oxygen into water, employing microporous membrane.

Abstract: A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample.

Abstract: A cold brew coffee extraction device for adjusting the sonic vibration based on the sound signal includes: a current support extended in one direction and configured to apply an alternating current in a tangential direction of an outer peripheral portion; a magnetic vibrator accommodating one end of the current support therein, and configured to generate a magnetic field in a direction of crossing over the current support to be vibrated in a longitudinal direction of the current support due to a change in a polarity of the alternating current; a plate coupled to the magnetic vibrator to transmit the vibration to a fluid including a particulate matter; and a vibration adjustment circuit configured to, in a first mode, adjust the vibration only based on setting information inputted through a user interface, and in a second mode, to adjust the vibration based on the setting information and an external sound source.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus for mixing particles in a liquid and its use are disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a tank having a bottom and a substantially vertical side wall, an agitation means comprising a rotation shaft located vertically and centrally in the tank, and an impeller arranged at a height above the bottom at the end of the rotation shaft and the impeller being a downward pumping axial or mixed flow impeller. The bottom is equipped with a corrugated formation comprising alternate consecutive ridges and valleys, the ridges and valleys extending radially in relation to a center of the bottom, whereby the valleys concentrate and channel the mixing power near to the bottom to direct the flow of the liquid and to increase the velocity of the flow near to the bottom.

Abstract: A system of product gas collecting conduits for a steam reformer, containing a plurality of reaction tubes within a reformer housing, for the production of synthesis gas, comprising: a) a product gas collecting conduit arranged outside the reformer housing of the steam reformer, b) several port tubes arranged along the length of the conduit for connecting one reaction tube each to the product gas collecting conduit, c) at least one windshield for the protection of the product gas collecting conduit against wind and draft.

Abstract: An ammonia oxidation catalyst basket design has two support grids. A first grid supports the primary catalyst and a separate, second grid supports the secondary catalyst. This dual grid design separates the two catalysts, and enables the catalysts to be independent of each other. Any interruption in the primary or the secondary catalyst does not impede or adversely impact on the structure or function of the other catalyst.

Abstract: A quenching system for a plant, operating a cracking furnace, works with liquid as well as gaseous starting materials. The quenching system includes a primary heat exchanger (PQE 10) and a secondary heat exchanger (SQE 11) and a tertiary heat exchanger. A TLX-D exchanger (TLX-D 26) is arranged and configured as the tertiary heat exchanger for dual operation. The TLX-D (26) is connected in series via a TLX-D gas feed line (24) to the SQE 11. The TLX-D (26) is connected to a steam drum (59), which is connected to a feed water line (49), via a TLX-D feed water drain line (34) and a TLX-D riser (46) and a TLX-D downcomer (38). The SQE 11 is connected to the steam drum (59), which is connected to the feed water line (49), via a TLX downcomer (52) and a TLX-riser (57).

Abstract: A system and method of continuous production of methanol is disclosed utilizing enriched syngas and a homogenous liquid catalyst comprising an organo-nickel compound, an ether solvent, and an organic methoxide salt. The syngas is directed into a reaction chamber in such a way as to maximize the gas-liquid interface (e.g., an eductor nozzle or bubble column) while two condensers receive tail gas and reactant fluid from the reaction chamber, the latter after undergoing flash separation. Liquid catalyst is recovered and recycled back into the system via the second condenser.