Abstract: A dishwasher is disclosed. The dishwasher includes a cabinet having an opening, a tub provided in the cabinet to accommodate objects for washing, a spray arm for spraying wash water to the objects, a sump for storing wash water, a door for opening and closing the opening, and a first steam nozzle provided at an inner surface of the door to spray steam to the objects.

Abstract: A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber, provided with a discharge which is closable by a valve, and arranged for connection to a teat cup. A filling device is provided for filling the heating chamber with an amount of cleaning liquid, and a heating arrangement is arranged to heat the contents of the heating chamber to a temperature T higher than the boiling point Tk of the cleaning liquid at ambient pressure. The valve opens in this situation to deliver the heated cleaning liquid to the teat cup. The teat cup cleaning device also comprising a connecting line between a liquid supply and the discharge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure cleaning appliance, comprising a heatable heat exchanger for heating up a liquid dispensable by the high-pressure cleaning appliance, a blower with a flow channel connected thereto for supplying combustion air to the heat exchanger, and a setting member for setting the amount of combustion air suppliable to the heat exchanger, the setting member having a channel constriction section which is positionable in the flow channel and movable relative thereto for changing the free cross-sectional area of the flow channel. In order to develop a generic high-pressure cleaning appliance further so that the amount of combustion air suppliable to the heat exchanger can be better adjusted, it is proposed that the channel constriction section be configured so as to be slidingly displaceable relative to the flow channel.

Abstract: A cleaning system can include a noble gas, and one or more vessels configured to convert the noble gas into a supercritical fluid, and/or receive and clean an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A cleaning process can include converting a noble gas into a supercritical fluid state; and cleaning an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state so as to remove one or more contaminates from the article of manufacture. A cleaning composition can include a noble gas in a supercritical fluid state, and a textile article of manufacture having one or more contaminates located in the supercritical noble gas.

Abstract: The present application provides a water wash system for use with a compressor of a gas turbine engine. The water wash system may include a number of spray nozzles in communication with the compressor, a heat recovery steam generator, a flow of heating water from the heat recovery steam generator, and a tap off line in communication with the flow of heating water and the spray nozzles so as to deliver the flow of heating water to the compressor.

Abstract: A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber, provided with a discharge which is closable by a valve, and arranged for connection to a teat cup. A filling device is provided for filling the heating chamber with an amount of cleaning liquid, and a heating arrangement is arranged to heat the contents of the heating chamber to a temperature T higher than the boiling point Tk of the cleaning liquid at ambient pressure. The valve opens in this situation to deliver the heated cleaning liquid to the teat cup. The teat cup cleaning device also comprising a connecting line between a liquid supply and the discharge.

Abstract: A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber (2), provided with a discharge (3) which is closable by a valve (4), and arranged for connection to a teat cup. A filling device (20) is provided for filling the heating chamber (2) with an amount of cleaning liquid (11), and a heating arrangement is arranged to heat the contents of the heating chamber (2) to a temperature T higher than the boiling point Tk of the cleaning liquid at ambient pressure. The valve (4) opens in this situation to deliver the heated cleaning liquid to the teat cup. The teat cup cleaning device also comprising a connecting line (17) between a liquid supply and the discharge.

Abstract: Provided is a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a tub having a receiving space in which objects to be washed are received, a sump for storing wash water supplied into the tub, a heater that heats the wash water in the sump to generate steam, a steam nozzle for spraying the steam into the tub, a filter assembly that purifies the wash water supplied to the sump and communicates with the tub so that the steam generated in the sump is supplied into the tub and a barrier for dividing inner space of the sump into a first section communicating with the filter assembly and a second section communicating with the steam nozzle. The barrier allows the wash water flows between the first and second sections and suppresses flow of the steam from the second section to the first section.

Abstract: A steam appliance having a split handle with the upper part biased away from the handle base and an actuator for a water pump. When the appliance is pushed, the handle upper part is depressed and displaces a pump actuator to activate the pump. Use of a steam frame and steam towel allows an iron to be used as a steam cleaner. When a pole is mounted on the upper handle part, the appliance may be used as a steam mop that is activated by pushing the pole which depresses the handle to actuate the pump.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus including a processing vessel in which a target substrate W is processed by using a high-pressure fluid in a supercritical state or a subcritical state, and pipes that are divided into a first pipe member and a second pipe member in a flowing direction of the fluid and circulate the fluid are connected to processing vessel. A connecting/disconnecting mechanism moves at least one of first and second pipe members between a connection position and a separation position of first pipe member and the second pipe member, and opening/closing valves are installed in each of first and second pipe members and are closed at the time of separating pipe members.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and a method for heating fluid in a proximity head. A fluid source supplies fluid to a channel within the proximity head. The fluid flows in the channel, through the proximity head, to an outlet port located on a bottom surface of the proximity head. Further, within the proximity head is a heating portion that heats the fluid. Various methods can heat the fluid in the heating portion. For example, the fluid can be heated via resistive heating and heat exchange. However, any mechanism for heating fluid in the proximity head is possible. After heating the fluid, the proximity head delivers the heated fluid through the outlet port to a surface of a semiconductor wafer. An inlet port proximately disposed near the outlet port vacuums the heated fluid to remove the heated fluid from the surface of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for producing pressure waves of a high intensity. Thereby, a flowable, explosive substance, or flowable components which form an explosive mixture on mixing and are preferably gaseous, are introduced into a pressure-tight container and ignited. The gas pressure arising from the ignition is led away through a previously closed passage. Preferably, a closure is kept closed by way of a spring element until the explosion, wherein the spring element comprises a relief device.

Abstract: Sump assembly in a dishwasher holds washing water and supplies the washing water to spray nozzles. The sump assembly includes a sump housing for holding washing water, a heater assembly fastened to an inside of the sump housing for heating the washing water, and a pump fastened to the sump housing for pumping washing water heated by the heater assembly.

Abstract: A support removal apparatus is disclosed for removing water-soluble support material from rapid prototype parts, substantially comprising a retention tank for holding an aqueous cleaning solution; a box manifold hydraulically coupled to the retention tank and equipped with nozzle heads in hydraulic communication with a pump's discharge; a heat chamber for housing a heating element to heat the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature range; a drain box hydraulically coupled to the retention tank and a pump's intake to convey the aqueous cleaning solution into and through the box manifold; a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within an optimal range; a level indicator for measuring the solution level in the retention tank for safe operability of the pump and heating element; a cabinet for housing select components of the support removal apparatus and having an integral work platform, accessible compartments, and a localized water supply; and a microprocessor having communicative capabi

Abstract: The support removal apparatus comprising in combination a retention tank having a manifold assembly comprising a plurality of nozzle heads in hydraulic communication with the discharge side of a pump, collectively configured for agitating an aqueous cleaning solution comprised of sodium or potassium hydroxide, sodium or potassium carbonate, and water; a heating element mounted within the retention tank for heating the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature set point; a basket strainer mounted within the retention tank in hydraulic communication with the intake side of the pump to mitigate passage of small rapid prototype parts and residual support material therethrough and into the pump and manifold assembly; a work surface mounted atop the retention tank and having a movable lid fitted with a basket for containing small rapid prototype parts; a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within a tolerable range for optimum removal of support material; a level indicator to ensure adequate

Abstract: A dish washer according to the present invention comprises: a tub putting dishes into; a steam generator providing the steam into the inside of the tub; a steam supplying channel connecting the steam generator and the tub; and a steam discharging part provided on an end portion of the steam supplying channel to spread the steam to the inside of the tub.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a dish washer which includes a steam generator. One embodiment of a dish washer according to the present invention may comprise a tub to provide a room for dishes for washing, a sump to hold water for supplying to the tub for the washing; a steam generator to generate steam, a first tube (or a steam tube) to provide a passage for the steam from the steam generator to the tub, and a valve to release the steam or water from the steam generator according to a pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for cleaning tube fins of an air fan cooler for heat exchangers. The apparatus according to the present invention is constructed such that the tube fins can be cleaned in a mechanical manner even when the air fan cooler is in operation, thus preventing the heat exchange efficiency of the tube fins from becoming reduced by dust. Furthermore, the present invention restrains the use of chemicals, thus realizing environment-friendly cleaning.

Abstract: A teat cup cleaning device having a heating chamber (2), provided with a discharge (3) which is closable by a valve (4), and arranged for connection to a teat cup. A filling device (20) is provided for filling the heating chamber (2) with an amount of cleaning liquid (11), and a heating arrangement is arranged to heat the contents of the heating chamber (2) to a temperature T higher than the boiling point Tk of the cleaning liquid at ambient pressure. The valve (4) opens in this situation to deliver the heated cleaning liquid to the teat cup. The teat cup cleaning device also comprising a connecting line (17) between a liquid supply and the discharge.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for commissioning steam turbine generator power plants to advance the cleanliness of the complete steam cycle by the conditioned discharge of steam to the plant surface condenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher. A dishwasher includes a washing tub in which dishes are placed, a steam generator that generates steam and a nozzle part in which a flow direction of the steam is diverted at least one time to allow the steam exhausted to the washing tub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for producing pressure waves of a high intensity. Thereby, a flowable, explosive substance, or flowable components which form an explosive mixture on mixing and are preferably gaseous, are introduced into a pressure-tight container and ignited. The gas pressure arising from the ignition is led away through a previously closed passage. Preferably, a closure is kept closed by way of a spring element until the explosion, wherein the spring element comprises a relief device.

Abstract: A bracket is provided for mounting an object to a tub of a dishwasher. The bracket is mounted on the annulus edge of the pump opening in the bottom of the tub adjacent the pump seal ring. No other fasteners are used to secure the bracket to the tub. The bracket is mounted on the tub before the pump is installed. In one embodiment a thermostat is pivotally mounted on the bracket so as to maintain substantially flush engagement with the tub. In a second embodiment, a wire harness extends through a loop of the bracket for support adjacent the tub.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus is provided that includes a cleaning cup for receiving a to-be-cleaned substrate, a table in the cleaning cup, a first, second, and third nozzles, a pure water heating mechanism configured to supply hot pure water, a branch line, a control mechanism, and an open/close valve, provided between the branch line and the pipe, wherein the open/close valve is configured to interrupt emission of hot water from the third nozzle by opening the open/close valve to lower the pressure in the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising multiple heating, cooling, and/or cleaning zones. The apparatus produces a jet flow of solvent/cleaning fluid onto an article to be cleaned without the need for a pump or compressor. The jet flow provides more effective contaminant removal. The multiple zones result in increased residence time for increased efficiency in separating the solubilized contaminant from the solvent/cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A flow heater for a sink heater or rethermalizing system is disclosed. The flow heater includes a flow tube in fluid communication with a fluid receptacle. The flow tube has a heating element that is in conductive communication with the flow tube and helically encircles the flow tube. Fluid flowing through the flow tube is caused by thermal siphoning affects. The flow heater system may be used for sanitizing dishware in a sink or for rethermalizing packaged foods.

Abstract: The invention includes a warewasher comprising a wash chamber, a tank at the bottom of said chamber for supplying recirculated heated water through a pump to wash arms in said chamber, a primary water heating system comprising a heat exchange tube entering said tank through a first port or inlet in said tank, traversing the base of the tank, and exiting said tank through a second port or outlet, said tube being at a height in said tank such that the tube is submerged when said tank is filled with water, said tube having a first end and a second end located outside of the tank and providing a passageway between the ends, a gas-fired infrared burner located in said tube adjacent said first end to which an air/gas mixture is supplied and combusted by said burner, at least one secondary labyrinthine heat exchanger in intimate heat transfer relationship with at least one of the walls of said tank below the water level, and controls for automatically operating the heating system in response to a need to increase th

Abstract: Photoconductor scumming in an electrophotographic copying machine is substantially eliminated by using a synthetic fiber cleaning brush that is substantially free from low yield strength, low surface energy materials.

Abstract: The invention includes a warewasher comprising a wash chamber, a tank at the bottom of said chamber for supplying recirculated heated water through a pump to wash arms in said chamber, a primary water heating system comprising a heat exchange tube entering said tank through a first port or inlet in said tank, traversing the base of the tank, and exiting said tank through a second port or outlet, said tube being at a height in said tank such that the tube is submerged when said tank is filled with water, said tube having a first end and a second end located outside of the tank and providing a passageway between the ends, a gas-fired infrared burner located in said tube adjacent said first end to which an air/gas mixture is supplied and combusted by said burner, at least one secondary labyrinthine heat exchanger in intimate heat transfer relationship with at least one of the walls of said tank below the water level, and controls for automatically operating the heating system in response to a need to increase th

Abstract: The invention is a warewasher comprising a wash chamber, a tank at the bottom of the wash chamber, a heat exchange tube entering the tank through a first port in the tank, traversing the base of the tank, and exiting the tank through a second port. The tube is at a height such that it is submerged when the tank is filled with water. The tube has first and second ends outside the tank, and a gas-fired infrared burner located in the tube adjacent the first end to which a combustible fuel is supplied and combusted by the burner. The combustion products of the fuel are received in the tube and are vented at the second end. By combusting fuel and passing the combustion products through the tube, water in the tank is heated.

Abstract: An apparatus for vaporizing and recovering, by condensation, a composite mixture of at least two components, at least one of which is a liquid. The apparatus includes at least one chamber in which the mixture is brought to boiling and includes means to condense the vaporized portion of the mixtures. A liquid of the mixture in the vaporizing chamber is vaporized by heating coils and subjected to circulation to uniformly disperse the mixture. The apparatus may further include a system for continuously filtering the mixture in the vaporizing chamber to remove undesirable particulates, a mixture spray device for spraying the mixture into the vaporizing chamber, and an ultrasonic vibrating means.

Abstract: A degreasing apparatus comprises a vessel (3) the lower portion of which is shut off by means of a bowl-shaped plate (5), to form a container (1) with a heating means (2) for boiling solvent. The bowl-shaped plate (5) has an opening (6) at its lowest point. A valve means (7) is arranged at the opening (6). The valve means (7) comprises a body, preferably a ball, which can seal against a seat which surrounds the opening (6). The density and size of the body are related to the size of the opening (6) so that the body floats up from the seat in the presence of solvent condensate, so that condensate can pass from the valve means to the container (1). Vapor pressurized in the container (1) by the heating means (2) lifts the body from the seat so that vapor can flow up into the treatment space of the vessel (3). When the apparatus is shut off, the body seals the opening (6) and thereby prevents evaporation of solvent from the container (1).

Abstract: A basin for simultaneous or consecutive dewaxing and curing of denture molds is disclosed. The basin is generally box-shaped and is provided with three vertically-shaped trays of which the topmost remains above the high fluid level. The upper rear portion of the basin has a pivotally-secured frame-arm provided with a plurality of nozzles adapted to spray over the entire area of the topmost tray. The fluid from the nozzles drains back into the basin; a recirculating pump recirculates the fluid back into the nozzles. A separate fluid inlet is provided to fill the basin for curing. The basin is further provided with an upper and lower fluid level-limiting means, a heating element, a thermostat and, preferably, an automatic timer.

Abstract: Direct, but guided, natural convection circulates the treatment solution in a treatment tank during an exothermic reaction because the exothermic-reaction zone is horizontally isolated from a heat transfer or solution temperature adjustment zone. A vertically extending partition system in the middle portion (top-to-bottom) of the tank prevents the solution from flowing direclty between the exothermic-reaction zone and the heat transfer zone thereby limiting solution flow between these zones to the portions of the tank above and below the flow obstructing part of the partition system. This induces macroconvective circulation of the solution within the tank and obviates the need for mechanical stirring during material treatment.

Abstract: A dishwasher using steam to heat cold wash water and to propel the heated wash water through a spray arm mounted in a dish containing compartment for washing dishes for a predetermined time period. A detergent liquid is added to the wash water and the entraining action of the steam in withdrawing wash water from a tank underlying the compartment is also used in withdrawing a volume of detergent from a source of supply and delivering it into the wash water. The steam from a boiler is also used to heat cold rinse water delivered to the tank after the wash water has been drained therefrom and to propel this heated rinse water through the spray arm for rinsing the dishes after a predetermined time period. A sterilizing liquid and a rinse aid are added to the rinse water at the start of the rinsing cycle.

Abstract: A unitary system for cleaning a vehicle radiator engine block and heater system in one quick operation without removal from the vehicle, or for cleaning and servicing the radiator after it has been removed from the vehicle, together with means for testing the radiator for leaks. The system includes a tank for receiving a radiator or heater core which has been removed from the vehicle for cleaning or repairing; a steam generator carried by the tank; a rack, also carried by the tank, and plumbing associated with said components whereby to deliver steam to the interior of a radiator within the tank and to direct steam and a cleaning solution, which has passed through the radiator, under pressure, upon the exterior of the radiator in the tank. The system also includes suitable fittings whereby a source of air under regulated pressure may be placed in communication with a radiator in the tank.

Abstract: A dishwasher that has a steam boiler containing hot water and steam under pressure. The dishwasher has a dishwashing and rinsing compartment with a body of hot water, adjustable as to depth, received in the bottom of the compartment. A time controlled device delivers steam from the boiler to steam jets in the compartment for a predetermined time period for washing the dishes. The steam jets have apparatus associated therewith that will cause the steam jets to periodically entrain hot water from the body of water to deliver a pulsating steam and hot water action against the dishes for washing them. The depth of the body of water can be raised so that only live steam and water will issue from the steam jets if desired, with no pulsating action. The time controlled device delivers hot rinse water from the boiler for rinsing the dishes in the compartment after the dishwashing operation.