Abstract: A method for cloud gaming. The method including generating a plurality of video frames when executing a video game at a cloud gaming server. The method including encoding the plurality of video frames at an encoder bit rate, wherein the plurality of video frames that is compressed is transmitted to a client from a streamer of the cloud gaming server. The method including measuring a maximum receive bandwidth of a client. The method including monitoring the encoding of the plurality of video frames at the streamer. The method including dynamically tuning a parameter of the encoder based on the monitoring of the encoding.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for controlling a cursor control, and a related device.

Abstract: A playset comprises a plurality of hotspots positioned within a plurality of scenes. A switching mechanism is configured to selectively couple to the each of the plurality of hotspots and is communicatively coupled with a controller. The controller is configured to establish communication with a first object using a first hotspot and determine an object type of the first object and a location of the first object within the playset. The location of the first object corresponds to a scene that contains the first hotspot. The controller is further configured to select an interactive media based on the object type and the location of the first object, select a first media file based on the selected interactive media, and instruct the first media file to be output on an output device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing customized camera views of virtualized environments are provided herein. In one embodiment a system includes a memory for storing executable instruction; and a processor coupled to the memory, where the processor is configured to execute the instructions to provide a virtual gaming environment on a touch screen display device. During a traveling of a projectile, a touch-based user input is received on the touch screen display device. Then, a customized camera view of the gameplay event of interest based on the touch-based user input is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for improved targeting of a long-range object in a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game is provided. Initially, a touch gesture is received at a tool selection area of a dynamic image provided by the MOBA game, enabling a user to select a tool (e.g., an ability, a virtual weapon, a spell, or the like) to target an object within the virtual world. Next, a second touch gesture is received at a mini-map of the virtual world causing the dynamic image to be automatically adjusted from a perspective corresponding to a character controlled by the user to a perspective representing the location selected within the mini-map. Finally, a third touch gesture is received at a targeting tool providing a target range of the selected tool within the adjusted dynamic image and the user can more precisely and accurately target the object.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for generating an interactive non-player character (NPC) scene for a computer game environment of a video game. Changes are detected in relation to a script associated with the interactive NPC scene. For each NPC, a set of NPC data associated with the interactions said each NPC has within the script is generated corresponding to the changes. The generated set of NPC data is processed with an NPC rig associated with said each NPC to generate an NPC asset. A camera solver is applied to a region of the computer game environment associated with the script for determining locations of NPC assets and one or more cameras within said region in relation to said interactive NPC scene. Data representative of said each NPC asset and said determined NPC asset and camera locations for use by a game development engine for generating said interactive NPC scene.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating virtual units in a virtual scene at a computing device. The method includes displaying, on a display device, a user interface (UI) that includes a plurality of build elements comprising a first set of build elements corresponding to generating virtual units available to a user and a second set of build elements corresponding to generating or upgrading virtual objects available to the user. The plurality of build elements in the UI may include a union set of all virtual unit generation, build, and upgrade actions available to the user. The method also includes receiving a user input indicating a selection of a build element among the plurality of build elements in the UI. The method further generating a virtual unit, generating a virtual object, or upgrading an existing virtual object in the virtual scene according to the selection of the build element.

Abstract: A server device that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a memory and a processor. The processor can identify first and second players present at first and second physical locations, to identify first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations, to map the first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations to a virtual gaming space, to capture first and second position and orientation information for the first and second players, to map the first and second position and orientation information to the virtual gaming space, to generate first and second virtual players corresponding to the first and second players, and to transmit to first goggles information representative of the second virtual player for display superimposed onto a transparent viewing apparatus for viewing of the virtual gaming space. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In the case where an event occurs in game software being executed, an event information acquiring section acquires, from the game software, event information including an event code that identifies the event that has occurred. An update processing section updates a record associated with the acquired event information in a first memory. A transmission processing section sends the acquired event information from a communication unit to outside.

Abstract: Method and system for updating a character profile of a virtual character of a telematics-based game. In some examples, a computer-implemented method includes: generating a virtual trip including one or more virtual occurrences with the associated one or more outcomes; presenting a trip success prediction, a predicted change in vehicle condition, a first user-selectable command, and a second user-selectable command to the user; upon receiving the user's selection of the first user-selectable command, updating the character profile by at least initiating the virtual trip with the virtual character; upon receiving the user's selection of the second user-selectable command: updating the one or more outcomes according to a predetermined adjustment; and updating the character profile by at least initiating the virtual trip with the virtual character based on the updated one or more outcomes.

Abstract: A machine learning (ML) model is used to identify spam messages and spammers in computer game settings based on learned gamer behavior. Message text may also be used. An evaluator module receives the score(s) from the ML model(s) indicating whether a particular message is spam and when the score(s) satisfy a threshold, passes the message to a punishment module to determine whether the warn, suspend, or ban the sending account.

Abstract: A collusion detection system may detect collusion between entities participating in online gaming. The collusion detection system may identify a plurality of entities associated with and opponents within an instance of an online game, determine social data associated with the plurality of entities, determine in-game behavior data associated with the plurality of entities, and determine, for one or more pairings of the plurality of entities, respective pairwise feature sets based at least in part on the social data and the in-game behavior data. The collusion detection system may then perform anomaly detection on the respective pairwise feature sets and, in response to the anomaly detection detecting one or more anomalous pairwise feature sets, output one or more suspect pairings of the plurality of entities corresponding to the one or more anomalous pairwise feature sets as suspected colluding pairings.

Abstract: A multiplayer or multi group of players board game where a plurality of players individually or in groups play against one another. The game may include, but is not limited to a surface tray 10 having a plurality of cavity areas 11 and the number of cavity areas 11 may be greater than the number non-cavity areas 12 and the non-cavity areas may include a raised section in between a plurality of cavity areas 11. The cavities on the surface tray 10 may be in a shape of uniform or non-uniform polygons or inverted half spherical cavities with the plurality of cavity areas arranged in a matrix form or a non-matrix form depending on the shape of the polygon. The surface tray 10 may be seated inside a frame 15 having at least four peripheral walls and a bottom side/base to hold the surface tray in place.

Abstract: This invention provides motifs, kits and methods for playing emergent pattern games. The motifs lack various types of symmetry and may be bilaterally symmetric, such as when including two or more parallel rectangles. The motifs do not extend fully to a theoretical bounding box containing the motif, nor do they represent or form, singularly or in pairs, regular polygons or basic shapes. Motifs may extend to varying amounts of the sides of the box, and some edge of the box must be open. Motifs also extend to at least one corner of the box. Motifs can be configured as electronic files to be printed, printed or drawn on paper, as stamps, as tiles with a matching shape base or a larger base. Motifs are provided as sets of matching and unique motifs and as kits with instructions for playing emergent pattern games with them. Kits are provided with instructions and optionally cards for directing play.

Abstract: A puzzle comprising a set of puzzle pieces and a puzzle assembly surface having a puzzle assembly image printed thereon, the image includes blank areas corresponding to sections of a source image and background puzzle image corresponding to complementary sections of the source image. Each of the puzzles has an image printed on it that corresponds to a particular region of the source image. Shape and size of the puzzle pieces and the images printed on them are such that, when each puzzle piece is placed on the puzzle assembly surface in a particular position with a particular orientation covering a particular blank areas and a portion of the background puzzle image directly surrounding the blank area, a region of the background puzzle image that remains uncovered by the puzzle piece is complementary to the image printed thereon.

Abstract: A drift motorcycle includes a body and an advancing unit provided on the body and configured to provide advancing power for the body, and the body is further provided with a tilting unit and a transverse moving unit. The tilting unit is movably mounted on the body, and two ends of the tilting unit extend from two sides of the body to control the body to be switched between an upright state and a tilted state. The transverse moving unit is arranged at two sides of the body, and the transverse moving unit is configured to be in contact with a driving surface to generate a transverse power in a width direction of the body when the tilting unit controls the body to be switched to the tilted state.

Abstract: A model toy with stackable elements. The stackable elements are unitary layers which are attached to one another behind a front plate. The front plate has guide tabs to be threaded through openings in each of the unitary layers. The end of each guide tab is affixed to the last of the unitary layers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inflatable costume. The inflatable costume includes a main body and an elastic inner sleeve. The main body includes a head part and a body part. The head part is provided with a first opening. The elastic inner sleeve is connected to the head part, and is configured to adapt to heads with different sizes. Through the above structure, when a user puts on the inflatable costume, the face of the user can be exposed due to the arrangement of the first opening. Furthermore, as the elastic inner sleeve has elasticity, the elastic inner sleeve can be adjusted according to the size of the head of the user, which avoids the tension that may be caused by a traditional fixed design, so that the inflatable costume is more universal and practical, and the user experience is greatly improved.

Abstract: A system for production of water and salt is disclosed. The system includes a power source, a solar still, a brine collector, an atmospheric water generator and a plasma treatment chamber. The solar still includes a saltwater inlet, a brine outlet, a humid air outlet, and at least one transparent window for directing solar radiation into the solar still and heating incoming saltwater. The brine collector receives brine from the solar still and performs a drying process to produce salt. The atmospheric water generator includes a humid air inlet connected to the humid air outlet of the solar still and is configured to generate freshwater which is directed to a plasma treatment chamber for production of plasma activated water. The solar still may include a flow management structure of multiple transparent layers for increased efficiency. The multiple transparent layers may be inclined and formed of a synthetic polymer.

Abstract: An ion exchanger includes a housing, a tube member, and an ion exchange resin. The housing includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The tube member is arranged inside the housing. The ion exchange resin is arranged between the tube member and the housing. A first flow passage and a second flow passage are formed in the housing. The first flow passage is configured to cause the coolant that has flowed in through the inlet port to flow directly to the outlet port. The second flow passage is configured to cause the coolant that has flowed in through the inlet port and passed through the ion exchange resin to flow to the outlet port. The first flow passage and the second flow passage are formed to join together in a state of being oriented in a same direction toward the outlet port.

Abstract: Provided is a separation method for amine, the separation method including performing liquid chromatography, wherein a separating agent in which a ligand having a crown ether-like cyclic structure is supported on a carrier is used as a stationary phase, and wherein a mobile phase contains an aqueous solution of at least one salt of a hydrophobic anion selected from the group consisting of a salt of a chaotropic anion and a salt of a hydrophobic organic acid.

Abstract: An on-line degassing device for flowing liquid is provided, belonging to the technical field of on-line degassers of mobile phase. The device includes a main body which is internally provided with a degassing chamber. The main body is provided with a maintenance port and a vacuum joint for being connected to a vacuumizing apparatus. The vacuum joint and the maintenance port both communicate with the degassing chamber, a sealing end cover is detachably connected to the maintenance port, and a degassing pipe is provided in the degassing chamber. A liquid inlet positioning joint and a liquid outlet positioning joint for respectively fixing a liquid inlet end and a liquid outlet end of the degassing pipe are detachably connected to the end face, facing the maintenance port, of the sealing end cover.

Abstract: A vacuum deaerator is provided with a refining device with which it is possible to suppress the occurrence of situations involving interrupted discharging and continuously discharge a material being treated that is highly viscous, etc. The vacuum deaerator introduces a liquid material being treated into a vessel having a vacuum therein to perform deaeration and then discharged the material being treated out of the vessel. A rotating rotor with refining device arranged in the vessel and a rotating discharge vane provided separately from the rotating rotor for the purpose of discharging the material being treated in the vessel out of the vessel are installed.

Abstract: A fuel oxygen reduction unit is provided for reducing an oxygen content of a flow of liquid fuel to an engine. The fuel oxygen reduction unit includes: a stripping gas supply line for providing a flow of stripping gas; a contactor defining a liquid fuel inlet, a stripping gas inlet and a fuel/gas mixture outlet, the stripping gas supply line in airflow communication with the stripping gas inlet; a means for modulating the flow of stripping gas through the stripping gas supply line; and a controller operable with the means for modulating the flow of stripping gas through the stripping gas supply line to modulate the flow of stripping gas through the stripping gas supply line in response to an engine operability parameter.

Abstract: A method is directed to separating contaminants from mammalian cells in an aqueous multiphase system, and includes loading a container with a liquid having a top liquid phase and a bottom liquid phase. A cover medium is inserted in the container with a mixture of cultured mammalian cells and contaminants. The container is incubated and centrifuged for respective periods of time. In response to the centrifuging, the cells are separated from the contaminants in accordance with the respective density of the cells, the contaminants, and each liquid phase, resulting in the cells being located at a liquid-to-liquid interface between the top liquid phase and the bottom liquid phase and the contaminants being located at the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A filter assembly that includes a main body having a bore therein forming an inner surface, the inner surface configured with a receptacle. There is a filter medium disposed at least partially in the receptacle, the filter medium having a plurality of winding. An at least one of the plurality of windings separated by a clearance to an adjacent winding.

Abstract: A pressure and heat molded polymer tube, formed of miniscule polyethylene beads, each in the vicinity of 115 um powder in diameter, which when compression molded forms pores that are of uniform diameter throughout their length within the range of 5 um-10 um, the tube having an upper flange, that mates within a correspondently shaped grommet, which when applied to the transverse plate of an air filtration housing, functions to cleanse highly efficiently the dust particles and debris from the air being filtered, when passing through the filtration system, so that such purified air can be discharged safely.

Abstract: A paint strainer assembly includes a bucket that has a top edge defining an opening into the bucket to facilitate liquid paint to be poured into the bucket. A cylinder is insertable into the bucket and the cylinder has a ridge extending outwardly from the cylinder. The ridge rests on the top edge of the bucket when the cylinder is positioned in the bucket. A mesh bag is insertable through the cylinder such that the mesh bag extends into the bucket when the cylinder is positioned in the bucket to filter particles from a liquid paint when the liquid paint is poured through the mesh bag and into the bucket. A ring is positionable around the cylinder for retaining the bag on the cylinder when the bag is extended through the cylinder.

Abstract: A rotary evaporator for accurately and quantitatively recovering multiple solvents or concentrating multiple samples at once is provided. At least two distillation flasks are included. The distillation flasks are connected in sequence and rotated along the same axis. A bracket is disposed at the lower part between the distillation flasks for support. Instead of one rotation axis, at least two axes are included. Each rotation axis is provided with at least one distillation flask. The number of condensers and the number of collecting flasks increase correspondingly with the number of distillation flasks. If the number of distillation flasks on one rotation axis is greater than 1, a connector is disposed between the condenser and a transmitter. The collecting flask can be changed into a collector with the function of accurately quantitating and discharging distillates. Each distillation flask may be connected to a concentrated liquid quantitative assembly.

Abstract: A filtration device can be configured to form filter cakes and filtrate by filtering solid particulates from a slurry. Some embodiments of the filtration device can utilize a mechanism that is configured to separate the formed filter cake from a disc sector for subsequent processing of the solid particulates of the filter cake and/or the formed filtrate. Embodiments of the filter device and/or mechanisms of the filter device as well as methods of making and using the same can help provide improvements in operational efficiency for processing operations in which solids are to be filtered from a slurry.

Abstract: A security system for a fluid filtration device and, more particularly, a security system that is adapted to pair a filter with a fluid filtration device, log an effectiveness of each individually serialized filter, prevent re-usage of a filter in more than one filtration device and prevent usage of a filter for greater than its preprogrammed lifespan.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol separator for separating aerosols in a blow-by gas, which comprises at least one feed opening for feeding a blow-by gas provided with aerosols, an outlet opening for discharging a blow-by gas cleaned of aerosols, at least one outflow opening for releasing aerosols removed from the blow-by gas, and which is arranged between a flow path of the at least one feed opening and the outlet opening, and a plurality of projections for configuring the flow path running from the at least one feed opening to the outflow opening in a meandering manner, in order to decelerate the blow-by gas which enters the feed opening and which is provided with aerosols, in terms of its flow rate. The separator is characterized in that the projections in their end region, around which blow-by gas flows, have a portion with increasing projection width.

Abstract: An annular water removal system (AWRS) for an air cycle environmental control system (ECS) includes a line replaceable unit (LRU) configured to output air flow, and a water collector coupled to the LRU. The water collector includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a coalescing unit having a collector inlet to receive the air flow and configured to coalesce moisture from the air flow output from the LRU. The lower portion includes a collection unit in fluid communication with the coalescing unit. The collection unit is configured to collect the moisture coalesced by the coalescing unit.

Abstract: A particle adhesion device includes: a holder; a chamber; a nozzle; an intake port; and a flow control member. The holder holds a filter substrate having a first end face and a second end face. The chamber is in communication with the holder and is arranged so that the first end face of the filter substrate faces a space in the chamber. The nozzle is arranged on an opposite surface of the chamber opposing to the first end face of the filter substrate, and can inject an aerosol containing particles toward the first end face of the filter substrate. The intake port is provided on the opposite surface of the chamber and can incorporate an ambient gas. The flow control member is arranged on the opposite surface provided with the intake port, and can control the flow of the ambient gas.

Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing defining an internal volume. The housing defines an outlet. A housing ledge extends radially inwards from a rim of the outlet. An outlet conduit comprises an outlet elbow, and an outlet tube extending axially from the outlet elbow towards the housing. The outlet tube is positioned within the housing. A rib extends radially from an outer surface of the outlet tube proximate to the outlet elbow. The rib engages the housing ledge so as to couple the outlet conduit to the housing. A filter element is also positioned within the housing.

Abstract: An air treatment system for an agricultural vehicle includes an air filtration apparatus having an air filter housing for receiving an air filter cartridge and downstream air processing apparatus fluidly connected with the air filter housing by a duct. The system can receive first and second type air filter cartridges having corresponding first and second outlet sealing configurations. The duct has inner and outer conduits that define an inner flow path and an outer flow path. A filter sealing arrangement of the duct can engage with either type of filter cartridge. This enables two different types of filter cartridge, which may be configured to provide different levels of filtration, to be selectively mounted to the system in the same housing. Air flow may be restricted to the inner flow path when one type of air filter cartridge is fitted.

Abstract: A ventilation component (1a) includes a supporting portion (10), a gas-permeable membrane (20), and a sealing member (30). The supporting portion (10) has a ventilation path (12) and an annular surface (14). When the ventilation component (1a) is attached to a housing (2), the ventilation path (12) extends in a direction perpendicular to an opening plane of an opening (2a), and extends through the supporting portion (10). The annular surface (14) faces an outer surface (2e) of the housing (2), and surrounds the ventilation path (12) in plan view. The gas-permeable membrane (20) closes the ventilation path (12) in a ventilatable manner. The gas-permeable membrane (20) allows a gas to pass therethrough in a thickness direction of the gas-permeable membrane (20). The sealing member (30) is sandwiched between the outer surface (2e) of the housing (2) and the annular surface (14) to seal a gap between the outer surface (2e) of the housing (2) and the annular surface (14).

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in either or both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cage for a tubular, extended surface filter bag that increases the internal volume of the bag and provides reduced resistance to the gas flow path through the cage. The cage includes a plurality of vertical cage wires that extend longitudinally, and has at least one horizontal cage support shaped to support the vertical cage wires in a tubular formation. The cage supports are in the form of pressed metal straps having a wide body extending between two thin edges.

Abstract: A porous ceramic structure intended to form the reinforcement of a ceramic matrix composite component, the structure having a connected porosity delimited by an internal surface which includes a plurality of first points, each first point being associated with a second point aligned with this first point along a normal to the internal surface taken at the first point, the structure being divisible into a plurality of unit volumes of a size less than or equal to 5 mm3 in each of which: a characteristic pore length, corresponding to the maximum of the distance separating each first point from its associated second point, is less than or equal to 0.5 mm; and a porosity ratio is greater than or equal to 50%.

Abstract: A filter assembly adaptable to various air moving systems, including HVAC units and portable fans, comprises a lower frame with a flexible mesh that, along with the frame's perimeter, encloses a volume containing particulate filter media. This media filters air while producing an audible noise indicating system operation. The upper frame, attachable to the lower frame, includes a mesh bottom and houses scenting materials to enhance air quality with fragrances, designed to prevent these materials from escaping during use. Both frames feature mechanical fasteners for easy mutual attachment and maintenance. The upper frame's mesh side is partially removable for management of scenting materials. This filter assembly offers both functional air filtration and optional air scenting, providing a versatile and user-friendly solution for improving indoor air environments.

Abstract: Windows of a vacuum chamber of an AWG are opened to allow air in. Water is absorbed from the air in a hygroscopic material coating the outside of a heat transfer chamber. When the hygroscopic material reaches a certain level, the windows are closed, a vacuum is created in the vacuum chamber, water vapor is released from the hygroscopic material, and the water vapor is pumped from the vacuum chamber into the heat transfer chamber. The pumped water vapor is condensed into water in the heat transfer chamber and energy is transferred from condensation back to the hygroscopic material through one or more walls of the heat transfer chamber. When the water in the heat transfer chamber reaches a certain level, the water is transferred from the heat transfer chamber to the reservoir, the pump is stopped, the vacuum is released, and the windows are opened again.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment method by which mercury contained in exhaust gas can be separated and removed efficiently and inexpensively. The method includes cooling an exhaust gas containing mercury in metal vapor phase by spraying water or other methods to condense mercury in the exhaust gas from metal vapor phase into metal liquid and thus to separate and remove mercury from the exhaust gas. When the exhaust gas is cooled by spraying water, the sprayed water is collected and separated into separated water and a solid containing mercury that has condensed to metal liquid, and mercury is recovered from the solid. The metal mercury particles that have condensed to metal liquid are dispersed in cooling water. The metal mercury particles can thus be easily separated and recovered by using a suitable separation device.

Abstract: In variants, an air treatment module can include a sorption module defining a sorption cavity, an air intake channel, an air exhaust channel, and a target substance exhaust channel. The air treatment module can include a sorbent encapsulated within a sorbent structure (e.g., microencapsulated carbon sorbent) which can sorb carbon dioxide from air passing through the sorption cavity. The air treatment module can desorb carbon dioxide from the air and store the carbon dioxide in long term storage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an atmospheric carbon dioxide removal system that includes a plurality of carbon capture containers, a plurality of fans, an air diverter, and a velocity stack. Each of the carbon capture containers has an outwardly facing side and an inwardly facing side with the inwardly facing side facing an enclosed space. The fans are disposed adjacent to the carbon capture containers. The fans are arranged to move air through the carbon capture containers in a first direction from the outwardly facing side into the enclosed space. The air diverter is disposed within the enclosed space and receives the air flowing in the first direction and redirects the air to flow in a second direction that is angled upwardly from the first direction. The velocity stack is disposed on top of the enclosed space and is configured to accelerate the flow of the air in the second direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for desulfurizing hydrocarbon feedstocks. The processes may include introducing a feedstock comprising hydrogen sulfide to an absorber comprising a metal chelate to form a reduced metal chelate. The processes may further include introducing the reduced metal chelate to a photobioreactor comprising a phototrophic bacterium. The present disclosure also relates to apparatuses for desulfurizing hydrocarbon feedstock. An apparatus may include and absorber and a photobioreactor fluidly connected to the absorber. The photobioreactor may be an anaerobic vessel with a light source.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for mixing transmission and separation of hydrogen gas and natural gas recovered based on pressure energy. The method includes: (1) hydrogen compressed natural gas is introduced into the pressure energy recovery system; (2) the low-pressure hydrogen compressed natural gas is introduced into the separation system; (3) the low-hydrogen natural gas and the high concentration hydrogen gas are introduced into a first natural gas buffer tank and a first hydrogen gas buffer tank respectively; (4) the low-hydrogen natural gas and the high concentration hydrogen gas are introduced into the pressure boosting system; (5) the low-hydrogen natural gas and the high concentration hydrogen gas are respectively introduced into a natural gas user end. The method of the present invention is low in energy consumption, so as to realize pressure energy recovery, and energy consumption of hydrogen gas separation is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A fuel tank inerting system is disclosed, comprising a fuel tank and an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode and an anode separated by a separator comprising an anion transfer medium. A cathode fluid flow path is in operative fluid communication with a catalyst at the cathode between a cathode fluid flow path inlet and a cathode fluid flow path outlet. An anode fluid flow path is in operative fluid communication with a catalyst at the anode, and includes an anode fluid flow path outlet. An electrical connected to a power source is arranged to provide a voltage difference between the anode and the cathode. An air source is in operative fluid communication with either or both of the cathode flow path inlet and the anode flow path inlet. An inert gas flow path is in operative fluid communication with the cathode flow path outlet and the fuel tank.

Abstract: An integrated amine and redox gas treatment system is configured to treat an influent hydrocarbon containing stream. The system includes a reduction oxidation unit connected directly downstream of an amine unit. The amine unit is configured to separate the influent fluid stream into a first amine effluent stream including hydrocarbons and a second amine effluent stream including a connection pressure and comprising CO2. The reduction oxidation unit is configured to receive the second amine effluent stream from the amine unit and operate at the connection pressure while releasing a reduction oxidation effluent stream including purified CO2. The connection pressure includes a single pressure or a plurality of pressures at which both the amine unit and the reduction oxidation unit are configured to operate.

Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of gaseous pollutants, the apparatus comprising a reaction portion and a passage. The reaction portion comprises a gas inlet unit, a reaction unit, a combustion unit and a cooling unit. The passage comprises a transverse section, a connection section and a straight section, the transverse section is provided with a top gas inlet in communication with the reaction portion and a lateral gas inlet, the connection section is connected between the transverse section and the straight section, the top gas inlet receives an effluent passing through the reaction portion and then flowing downwards, the lateral gas inlet receives a transverse air flow, and the effluent is driven by the transverse gas flow to form a cyclone and is discharged from an outlet of the straight section by means of the connection section.