Abstract: Disclosed is an ergonomic device for mixing fluids with controlled metering, provided with at least a mixing system adapted to allow an automatic mixing in predetermined quantities of an additive fluid with a primary fluid. The device includes: at least a first coupling flange and a second coupling flange, provided with a plurality of connection systems, which may be located in the zone, and seals adapted to contain fluid leaks; a substantially cylindrical body of the device adapted to house a mixing system; a mixing mechanism consisting of an axis and a plurality of blades; at least one ergonomic grip; possibly an integrated train of reduction gears which transmits the correct torque and number of revolutions to the pump; at least one gear pump or equivalent device; possibly a gearbox; and a final metering nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a micro two-phase droplet generating device that does not require separate through-holes corresponding to a plurality of two-phase dispersed parallel continuous flow channels. The micro two-phase droplet generating device of the present application comprises a row of a plurality of microflow channels, liquid transfer ports, and a slit, and is configured so as to form two-dispersion phase parallel continuous flows at first connection sites between the plurality of microflow channels, in which a first dispersion phase flows, and the slit, through which a second dispersion phase flows.

Abstract: A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. In one application, the fluid includes one or more paint toners.

Abstract: A fertilizer composition includes a seed particle spray coated with a fertilizer material including a soluble fertilizer and micronized sulphur particles. A method of producing a fertilizer composition includes the steps of producing a seed particle; preparing a sprayable suspension comprising a solution of a fertilizer material in water, a suspended insoluble fertilizer material, and a dispersant; and using the suspension to spray coat a layer of a mixture of the soluble and insoluble fertilizer material onto the seed particle.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlled production of a gas from first and second fluid reagents that, when mixed, produce the gas and a byproduct, the device comprising a reactor cylinder; inlets configured to supply the reactor cylinder with the first and second reagents; a gas discharge circuit connected to the reactor cylinder; a piston inside the reactor cylinder, actuated from a first end of the reactor cylinder to move axially inside the cylinder to compress any byproduct against the second end of the cylinder and to expel any gas through the gas discharge circuit, wherein the gas discharge circuit is connected to the cylinder near the second end of the cylinder; and a closure device at the second end of the cylinder, having a closed position sealing the second end of the cylinder, and an open position fully freeing the second end of the cylinder so that any byproduct in the cylinder can be shifted out by the piston.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for catalytic conversion of feedstock and separating catalyst from product gas comprises a first hydrocarbon feedstock contacted with a first stream of catalyst in a first riser to produce a first mixture of catalyst and product gases. A second hydrocarbon feedstock is contacted with a second stream of catalyst in a second riser to produce a second mixture of catalyst and product gases. The first riser and/or the second riser may terminate within a reactor vessel. The first mixture of catalyst and product gases from the first riser pass into a first disengagement chamber within the reactor vessel. The second mixture of catalyst and product gases pass from the second riser into a second disengagement chamber within the same reactor vessel.

Abstract: A catalyst carrier for insertion in a reactor tube of a tubular reactor, said catalyst carrier comprising: a container for holding catalyst in use, said container having a bottom surface closing the container, and a top surface; a carrier outer wall extending from the bottom surface to the top surface; a seal extending from the container by a distance which extends beyond the carrier outer wall; said carrier outer wall having apertures located below the seal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a combined reformer capable of continuously performing different reforming reactions by sequentially supplying heat from the combustion gas to the two or more catalyst tubes that react at different temperatures. Also, the present disclosure provides a combined reformer capable of enhancing the reforming efficiency with a U-shaped first catalyst tube including a preheating section where the hydrocarbon gas is preheated, flowing parallel to the combustion gas, and a reforming section where the catalytic reforming takes place.

Abstract: A reaction apparatus used for a continuous reaction process for the preparation of trifluoroethane includes a housing, a rotary cutting component, a submersible pump and a flow deflector. The flow deflector includes two sets of flow-deflecting plates, each set of said flow-deflecting plates including a plurality of flow-deflecting plates. Two sets of flow-deflecting plates are fixed to each of the two opposing side walls, and the two adjacent flow-deflecting plates are in offset alignment. The submersible pump is arranged inside the reaction chamber body. A liquid inlet line can connect a directly to the submersible pump without requiring the arrangement of an additional pipeline.

Abstract: A coupled fluidized beds reactor-regenerator apparatus for catalytic dehydrogenation of propane. The fluidized bed reactor comprising a raw material delivery system, a pre-rising system, a reaction system, a gas-solid separation system and an internal circulation pipeline, the reaction system includes a conical riser and a turbulent bed reactor; the raw material delivery system, the pre-rising system, the conical riser, the turbulent bed reactor, and the gas-solid separation system are consecutively connected in this order from bottom to top; the bottom outlet of the gas-solid separation system is connected to the inlet of the internal circulation pipeline, and the outlet of the internal circulation pipeline is connected to the raw material delivery system and/or the reaction system.

Abstract: A gas production device and a gas production system capable of continuously and stably manufacturing a produced gas containing carbon monoxide from a raw material gas containing carbon dioxide are provided. A gas production device 1 manufactures a produced gas containing carbon monoxide by bringing a raw material gas containing carbon dioxide into contact with a reducing agent containing a metal oxide that reduces the carbon dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing environmentally friendly microcapsules. Moreover, the present invention provides microcapsules obtained/obtainable by the method according to the invention, in particular multilayer microcapsules which are suitable for all kinds of industrial application, in particular in personal care and home care products. The microcapsules preferably comprise at least one oil as core material.

Abstract: Intensified plants comprising chemical reformers and downstream chemical synthesis equipment. Systems, methods and devices for process intensification (PI) that result in lowering part count, merging functionality, removing bottlenecks, reducing costs, and modularizing subsystems for ease of assembly and maintenance to obtain the overall simplification needed to achieve competitive product cost at small scales. In an embodiment, the improved plants employ engine reformers to produce synthesis gas, which is further converted into end products using intensified downstream reactors.

Abstract: A reactor includes a second flow path on a permeation side of a separation membrane. The second flow path includes an inflow port open to a first space between a first seal portion and a flow rate adjustment unit, and an outflow port open to a second space between a second seal portion and a flow rate adjustment unit. A housing includes a sweep gas supply port for supplying a sweep gas to the first space and a sweep gas exhaust port for discharging the sweep gas from the second space. In a side view of the reactor, a direction in which the sweep gas flows from the first space to the second space via the flow rate adjustment unit is the same as a direction in which the sweep gas flows through the second flow path.

Abstract: A reactor includes a second flow path on a permeation side of a separate membrane. The second flow path includes an inflow port open to a first space between a first seal portion and a flow stop unit, and an outflow port open to a second space between a second seal portion and a flow stop unit. A housing includes a sweep gas supply port for supplying a sweep gas to the first space and a sweep gas exhaust port for discharging the sweep gas from the second space. In a side view of the reactor, a direction in which the sweep gas flows through the second space is opposite to a direction in which the sweep gas flows through the second flow path.

Abstract: A packing member for use in a packed bed. The packing member includes ceramic material and surface structures on the outer surface of the packing member. The packing member does not include a fluid communication intra-particle channel extending through the packing member from a first aperture on a first side of the packing member to a second aperture on a substantially opposing second side of the packing member. Also described is a supported catalyst, apparatus and a method of production.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for scrubbing low levels of urea from aqueous solutions such as a dialysate from dialysis, and including blood and blood products, and devices capable of employing these methods.

Abstract: A product for adsorbing one or more PFAS from a liquid is disclosed. The product may comprise attapulgite that has been surface functionalized with (a) a quaternary amine surface coating solution that comprises a mono-quaternary amine compound or a di-quaternary amine compound and (b) a mercapto surface coating solution that comprises a surface coating agent that includes one or more mercapto groups that chemically bond to the attapulgite surface. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the mono-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of di-quaternary amines. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the di-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of mono-quaternary amines. Also disclosed is a method of producing the product and a method of adsorbing a PFAS in a liquid using the product.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is polyphenylene oxide based film with crystalline nanoporous phases with surface area equal to or greater than 30 m2/g, preferably greater than 100 m2/g, and a procedure for the attainment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal insulator containing a polymer sorbent that regenerates by desorbing adsorbed moisture, and a thermal insulation material. The thermal insulator of the present invention has the thermal insulation performance and prevents deterioration of the object by repeatedly absorbing liquid water between the object to be thermally insulated and the thermal insulator to reduce and prevent retention of water droplets between an object to be thermally insulated and a thermal insulator.

Abstract: An adsorbent, a preparation method therefor and use thereof are provided. The adsorbent has a liquid channel, and the liquid channel has a low-tortuous porous structure. The adsorbent can realize fast and large-scale absorption of various liquids without consuming external energy and not requiring additional apparatuses when in use. The adsorbent can be used for efficient, safe and comfortable medical sampling and can also be used for recovery of various liquids.

Abstract: Remediation geotextile device, including a geotextile mattress-like component, configured to contain an active granular material for filtering and treating contaminated groundwater and/or sediment porewater. The geotextile device including a six-sided, or substantially rectangular, mattress-like component, including an upper geotextile layer and a lower geotextile layer that are connected at intervals with sets of interior geotextile straps.

Abstract: Described is a method for preparing a NOx storage-reduction catalyst article that includes a ruthenium composite as an active ingredient, and an exhaust treatment system including same. Proposed is a stable preparation method or an on-site simultaneous preparation method which is simplified as well as capable of preparing an NSR article exhibiting an equal level of activity, the method in which the NSR article is prepared by preliminarily preparing a heat-resistant ruthenium composition, mixing the same with de-NOxing components and applying same on a carrier.

Abstract: The exhaust gas purification device includes: a substrate including an upstream and a downstream ends; a first catalyst layer extending across a first region and containing a first rhodium-containing catalyst and a first cerium-containing oxide, the first rhodium-containing catalyst containing a first metal oxide carrier and first rhodium particles supported on the first metal oxide carrier, a mean of a particle size distribution of the first rhodium particles being 1.5 nm to 18 nm; and a second catalyst layer extending across a second region and containing a second rhodium-containing catalyst containing a second metal oxide carrier and second rhodium particles supported on the second metal oxide carrier, a cerium content in the first catalyst layer based on a volume capacity of the substrate in the first region being higher than a cerium content in the second catalyst layer based on a volume capacity of the substrate in the second region.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a catalyst with high yields of target products such as an ?,?-unsaturated aldehyde and an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid. Problems are solved by a catalyst containing at least molybdenum and having a COD (chemical oxygen demand) of the catalyst of greater than 300 ppm and less than 11,000 ppm.

Abstract: A method of immobilizing a metal catalyst in a porous support includes additively forming a precursor structure on a substrate from a metal catalyst and at least one of a metal oxide or a metal cluster compound; exposing the precursor structure to a vapor of an organic linker; and reacting the at least one of the metal oxide or the metal cluster compound in the precursor structure with the organic linker to form a porous support that immobilizes the metal catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a PLGlu-SS-lithium ion-sieve composite, preparation method and use thereof. The PLGlu-SS-lithium ion-sieve composite includes an H3LiMnTi4O12 lithium ion-sieve and poly-?-glutamic acid (?-PGA) compounded with the H3LiMnTi4O12 lithium ion-sieve, where a terminal amino group of the ?-PGA is linked to a disulfide bond-containing group. In the present disclosure, the H3LiMnTi4O12 lithium ion-sieve is used as a support structure with sufficient strength support, high structural stability, and excellent cycling performance; the pores and surface of the H3LiMnTi4O12 lithium ion-sieve both are bonded with PLGlu-SS. At a low pH, PLGlu-SS is protonated and folded to form?-helix, and at a high pH, PLGlu-SS is deprotonated and extended. Thus, under alkaline adsorption and acidic desorption, a pore size of the composite can be adjusted to provide large adsorption capacity, high adsorption selectivity, and high adsorption efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the extraction of lithium from liquid resources such as natural and synthetic brines, leachate solutions from clays and minerals, and recycled products.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for alternately collecting a fluid in a plurality of containers without breaching its sterility. The system generally includes one or more collection modules, each having a valve and one or more container sets fluidically connected to the valve. Each container set includes first and second containers. The system also includes a control unit to control operation of the valve of each collection module to facilitate alternate collection of the fluid by the first and second containers of a container set. This may ensure that the fluid collected in one container is a true representative sample of the fluid collected in the container without compromising its sterile integrity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular bio-processing unit comprising: a housing having one or more internal fluid paths, the housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, each in fluid communication with the fluid path or one or more of the fluid paths; one or more sensor elements operatively associated with the or each path, said sensor(s) elements including elements of one or more of: a flow sensor, a flow rate sensor, a conductivity sensor, a pressure sensor, a pH sensor, and a light absorbance sensor such as a UV spectroscopic concentration sensor; one or more fluid flow inducing components operatively associated with the or each fluid path; and plural valves for preventing or reducing flow in the or each path, the housing, inlet(s), outlet(s), flow inducing component(s) and valve(s) being arranged to operate together as a bio-processing unit within or substantially within the housing.

Abstract: Provided is a novel fluid handling system capable of preventing bubbles from entering an internal flow channel of a fluid handling device during fluid delivery to the internal flow channel.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for determining the presence and/or amount of a target in a sample. In some embodiments, a microfluidic device, such as a strip having a microfluidic network thereon, is inserted into an instrument to perform an assay therein. The strip may be configured to receive the sample from a porous member via capillary action, with minimal or no compression of the porous member. The instrument may include a gas bladder actuation assembly, actuated by an eccentric cam, to compress and decompress a gas bladder on the microfluidic device, thereby enabling fluid movement thereon. The instrument may further comprise a magnet disposed in a fixed location, so as to capture any complexes formed between the target and magnetic particles disposed within the microfluidic device. The magnet may be aligned with an optical detection assembly configured to detect the target captured with the magnetic particles.

Abstract: Test cartridges for performing multi-target assay panels, in particular multiplex vaginal panels (MVP) and methods of use and manufacture. Such cartridges can include a cartridge body having multiple chambers and rotatable valve assembly to facilitate controlled fluid flow, and various reagents and buffers to chemically lyse nucleic acids from multiple targets in MVP. Specialized valve assemblies have been utilized to resist alkaline lysing buffers required to chemically lyse multiple targets, including various protozoa, yeasts and bacteria, including Atopobium spp. (Atopobium vaginae, Atopobium novel species CCUG 55226); Bacterial Vaginosis-Associated Bacterium 2 (BVAB2); and Megasphaera-1. Methods include detecting levels of each respective target in a single sample from a single multi-target assay cartridge and identifying the subject as having bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis (or the presence of Candida spp.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing and analysing a biological sample; the apparatus comprising: a. an apparatus housing; b. a sample extraction system to receive and hold the biological sample, and to extract the biological sample into a microfluidic chip; c. a thermal system to control the temperatures of the biological sample in the sample extraction system, and the extracted biological sample in the microfluidic chip; d. an optical system to illuminate the processed sample in the chip and to generate fluorescence from the sample in the chip, and an optical detector configured to detect the fluorescence; and e. at least one controller to control the sample extraction system, the thermal system and the optical system, and to determine one or more properties of the sample. The apparatus is configured to be handheld, and to extract and analyse the sample in situ, without requiring laboratory equipment.

Abstract: A microfluidic biosensing platform based on upconversion luminescence, including: an upconversion luminescence biosensor for specifically recognizing EDCs and a microfluidic chip. The microfluidic chip includes a sample injection pool, a biosensor injection pool, an arc-shaped channel, a separation channel and a detection pool. An inlet of the arc-shaped channel is communicated with the sample injection pool and the biosensor injection pool, and is configured for mixing and reacting the biosensor with the sample. The separation channel is communicated with an outlet of the arc-shaped channel, and is configured for magnetic separation of the biosensor. The detection pool is communicated with the outlet of the separation channel, and is configured for completing the enhanced luminescence-based quantitative detection of EDCs.

Abstract: A microfluidic platform comprising an inlet, a fluidic chamber, one or more trapping arrays, each trapping array comprising pillars separated by gaps, an outlet, and a droplet generator fluidly coupled to the inlet. The droplet generator may accept one or more particles and output particle-laden droplets comprising a particle surrounded by an aqueous solution surrounded by a carrier oil. The particle-laden droplets directed from the droplet generator, through the inlet, to the fluidic chamber, may be immobilized by the one or more trapping arrays. The droplet generator may generate a continuous flow of carrier oil through the inlet and through the fluidic chamber. The continuous flow of carrier oil may induce one or more microvortices at the one or more trapping arrays.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for generating droplets are provided. The devices, methods, and systems are designed to maximize droplet recovery, e.g., from a collection reservoir.

Abstract: Testing devices for testing a swab sample, the devices including a swab chamber configured to receive the swab sample; an elution source configured to supply an eluent to the swab chamber, wherein the eluent is a liquid that interacts with the swab sample to produce an eluate indicative of a property of the swab sample; a discard channel configured to receive a first portion of the eluate from the swab chamber to be discarded; an analysis channel configured to receive a second portion of the eluate from the swab chamber to be processed; and a channel selector configured to selectively direct the first portion into the discard channel and the second portion into the analysis channel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are solvent reservoir systems for steady flow delivery and simultaneous monitoring of solvent level and solvent density within the solvent reservoir systems and methods for monitoring the solvent reservoir systems and providing feedback to a user or adjusting the systems in response to the monitored characteristics.

Abstract: A liquid path system (12), comprising a flow path selection valve (10), a pump assembly (14), and a fluid network (60). The fluid network (60) comprises a reservoir (64), a first flow channel, a second flow channel, and a reaction device (62). The first flow channel and the second flow channel are each independently in flow communication with the reservoir (64) and the reaction device (62). The pump assembly (14) is in communication with the flow path selection valve (10). The pump assembly (14) is in communication with the fluid network (60). The flow path selection valve (10) is configured to rotate between a first valve position and a second valve position.

Abstract: Provided is an automated analysis device with which sufficient reaction process data can be acquired irrespective of the scale of the device, and with which it is possible to ensure freedom of the device configuration. An automated analysis device 100 is provided with: a reaction disk 1 which circumferentially accommodates a plurality of reaction vessels 2; a specimen dispensing mechanism 11 which dispenses a specimen into the reaction vessels 2; a reagent dispensing mechanism 7 which dispenses a reagent into the reaction vessels 2; a measuring unit 4 which measures a reaction process of a mixture of the specimen and the reagent in the reaction vessels 2; and a cleaning mechanism 3 which cleans the reaction vessels 2 after measurement.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a semi-open reaction channel that can be used in the implementation of methods comprising providing liquids to the semi-open reaction channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container grinding system having a box equipped with a closing device coupled to a first safety device, the box having a container introduction opening arranged in a top part of the box and capable of being closed by the closing device, the grinding system having a grinder having at least one grinding shaft for shredding chipped containers, a filtering basket recovering the ground material from the grinding of containers, and a set of rinse nozzles, the grinding system being configured so that following the introduction of a container into the box for grinding the same, the first safety device inhibits the operation of the grinder as long as the closing device does not ensure closing of the box.

Abstract: An articulable-arm-mountable pulverisation apparatus (10) is provided for reducing material size. The apparatus (10) includes a material-receiving housing (12) having a material-processing chamber (22a), a discharge outlet portion (22b), and a drive-unit compartment (22c). The apparatus (10) also has an articulable-arm mounting element (18) for releasably attaching the apparatus (10) to an articulable arm of an excavating machine. The apparatus (10) also includes a rotatable element (56) in the material-processing chamber (22a). The rotatable element (56) has a side surface which, together with an interior surface of the material-processing chamber (22a), forms a tapering pulverising material flow-path towards the discharge outlet portion (22b). A unitary drive unit (16) is provided in the drive-unit compartment (22c).

Abstract: A pulverizing method comprising: pulverizing a polymer porous body; and removing electricity from the polymer porous body during the pulverization. A method for producing a polymer block, comprising: pulverizing a polymer porous body; and removing electricity from the polymer porous body during the pulverization. A pulverization device comprising: a pulverizing portion which pulverizes a polymer porous body; and an irradiating portion which irradiates at least a part of the pulverizing portion with a radiation, wherein electricity is removed from the polymer porous body during the pulverization in the pulverizing portion by the radiation radiated from the irradiating portion.

Abstract: A comminution mill sensor system and methods for monitoring comminution mill operation conditions. The comminution mill sensor system can include a plurality of shell sensor assemblies that are coupled to a comminution mill grinding compartment. The method can include receiving sensing data from a plurality of shell sensor assemblies and determining a two-dimensional process map, a three-dimensional process map, or both, based on the sensing data.

Abstract: A food disposer and an operating method of a food disposer. The method includes measuring a distance from a distance sensing module to a by-product stored in a storage container, through the distance sensing module, which is arrangeable relative to a cover that seals an upper portion of the storage container and spaced apart from a transfer pipe by a certain distance, and outputting a notification related to emptying of the by-product from the storage container based on the measured distance being less than or equal to a critical distance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for separating materials and recovery of valuable copper from shredded end-of-life vehicles and appliances are disclosed. The system utilizes a pair of conveyor belts; one for de-watering and removing most of the plastic and glass particles and a second below the first for separating the copper wire bits. The second conveyor belt has a belt with a particular tooth pattern and material softness, and is set at a slight uphill incline angle. Water is delivered from the top down the slope and the belt successfully transports mostly just copper up and over a top edge to a collection bin. A cascading series of pairs of conveyors may be used to ensure nearly complete recovery of the copper. A secondary copper recovery conveyor having a field of nails or spikes may be added subsequent to the last primary conveyor for enhanced yield of copper wire.

Abstract: A system for processing scrap material that includes a variable-power electromagnetic drum separator wherein shredded scrap material is placed in free fall at a position proximate the electromagnetic drum separator. A first fraction of the scrap material is attracted to the electromagnetic drum separator and is carried under the rotational axis of the electromagnetic drum separator thereby separating the first fraction of material from a second fraction of the material which continues to free fall and wherein the first fraction is a low-copper ferrous material with the second fraction having a higher non-ferrous content than the first fraction. A magnetic drum separator may be positioned upstream of the variable-power electromagnetic drum separator and be used to separate non-ferrous materials. The variable-power electromagnetic drum separator may be adjusted so that the second fraction includes some ferrous material. A robotic picker may be used to remove undesirable materials from the second fraction.

Abstract: An electrostatic air precipitator electrode system where the particle collecting electrode or the particle collecting electrode and the repelling electrode are made of a unitary conductive polymer material, preferably a conductive synthetic polymer material. Parts of the conductive synthetic polymer collecting electrode are treated to enhance the surface area. The treatment may be mechanical, chemical, or otherwise applied to enhance the surface area of the electrode. The repelling electrodes may also be made of a conductive polymer material, preferably a conductive synthetic polymer material. The advantage of having a unitary collecting electrode and a unitary repelling electrode both made of the same or similar material is that they may be recycled as a unit under recycling protocols requiring unitary materials and may be rigid enough to reduce the spacing that would have been required with foam based electrodes.