Abstract: The sample supply apparatus for a simulated moving bed chromatographic device is constructed such that a sample liquid can be supplied continually to a simulated moving bed separation device without causing any problems due to a penetration of gas phase and admixture of the plurality of the sample liquids.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber. A drawer for holding containers of biological fluid introduces the containers into the chamber. Containers for holding the biological fluid are marked by the apparatus to indicate the status of the treatment.

Abstract: A fuel filter for removing fuel impurities, particularly thiophenes, includes a hollow housing having a filter element therein. The filter element includes a substrate, which may include a nonwoven fiber web, a plurality of particles, or both of these. Where particles are used, the substrate may be homogeneous or may be a mixture of different particles. The substrate may include a sorbent selected from the group consisting of metals, metal oxides, metallic salts, organometallic compounds, catalysts, and oxidizing agents. Optionally, a sulfur-treating reactant may be operatively associated with the substrate to reduce the concentration of thiophenes in fuel passing through the filter.

Abstract: Process for the on-site purification of an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, in which the solution is made to pass through a resin bed capable, at least partially, of adsorbing or absorbing the impurities present in the solution. The hydrogen peroxide solution is injected into the resin bed and passes through the latter at an approximately linear velocity preferably of between 10 m/h and 50 m/h and more preferably between 10 m/h and 20 m/h, while the resin bed is kept substantially compacted for at least 50% of the time during which the solution is being purified by coming into contact with the said resin.

Abstract: Device for separating and renewing phases of a diphasic liquid-liquid mixture comprising a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase circulating in counter-current in a liquid-liquid extraction device, wherein said separation device is in the form of a straight hollow cylinder (1) in which one of the bases comprises the wall (2) of the extraction device or is positioned in contact with this wall, said cylinder comprising:

Abstract: A method and apparatus for anaerobic treatment of organic wastes in a liquid filled vessel wherein particles of the waste are buoyed and form a floating bed in the liquid by the gasses generated by the anaerobic digestion of the wastes. The bed forms to an upper stratum of the least digested, least dense waste and a lower stratum of the most digested, most dense waste. Liquid from beneath the bed is continuously sprayed over the upper surface of the bed through a series of discharge ports which expands to bed downwardly. Each spraying period is followed by a quiescent period to allow the bed to reform. Over time the floating bed is moved from an inlet end to an outlet end of the vessel where the most digested waste is removed.

Abstract: A microporous diffuser includes a first elongated member including at least one sidewall having a plurality of microscopic openings. The sidewall defines an interior hollow portion of the member. The diffuser has a second elongated member having a second sidewall having a plurality of microscopic openings, the second member being disposed through the hollow region of the first member. The diffuser includes an end cap to seal a first end of the microporous diffuser and an inlet cap disposed at a second end of microporous diffuser for receiving inlet fittings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for removing water and/or surfactants from lipophilic fluids, absorbent materials employed in such processes, and lipophilic fluids produced by such processes.

Abstract: Filters, more particularly to multifunctional filters that are capable of removing as well as adding components to a filtered material are provided by the present invention. In addition to a multifunctional filter, the present invention relates to the use of such a multifunctional filter in an apparatus, to process a filtrate and to the filtrate produced by the process of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for removing contaminants from lipophilic fluids, adsorbent materials employed in such processes, and lipophilic fluids produced by such processes.

Abstract: A process for the removal of oil from oil-contaminated water is efficient, inexpensive, and capable of oil removal to a level where the water may be disposed of by conventional sewage treatment or reused. The apparatus which performs the process consists of an elongate housing having at least one upwardly extending oil collection tower and an oily water inlet mediate the oil or oil-enriched water outlet and the “clean” water outlet. The elongate housing and preferably also the oil collection tube are filled with beads of hydrophobic polymer.

Abstract: A water purifier including a cover body mounted on top of a cylindrical seat having a partition board, with a delicate filtering cylinder and a plurality of filtering cylinders mounted on to the partition board in two rows. The partition board has a surrounding edge provided with a plurality of circular holes, each of the plurality of circular holes having a cavity box arranged underneath, each of the plurality of cavity boxes having two magnets and a cover board. A plurality of water conduits connects said delicate filtering cylinder and said plurality of filtering cylinders via said circular holes. The cylindrical seat also includes control panel provided with a water inlet for connecting to a tap, a water outlet port for magnetized and purified water, and an overflow port for removing water which accumulates at the partition board.

Abstract: A filter for providing potable water is provided. The filter includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a filter material disposed within the housing which is formed at least in part from a plurality of filter particles. The filter particles have a point of zero charge greater than about 7 and the sum of the mesopore and macropore volumes of the plurality of filter particles is greater than about 0.12 mL/g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter comprising membranes made of hollow fibers (21) in which the hollow fibers (21) are arranged as a bundle (19) in a tubular housing (3). The housing (3) comprises an end cap (5) on each of its ends, whereby the hollow fiber bundle (19) is placed between the ends of the housing (3). The ends of the hollow fiber bundle (19) each comprise a support ring (40) that surrounds the same and are cast inside said support ring (40). The support ring (40) comprises axially protruding catches (42) and is displaceably mounted in the housing (3) in order to compensate for, in particular, axial contractions of the hollow fiber bundle (19) occurring during heat sterilization.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating the heavy hydrogen isotope content of the contaminated water by contacting the contaminated water with a molecular separation material including a support medium carrying a plurality of hydration sites having associated waters of hydration, whereby a portion of the waters of hydration are replaced with heavy hydrogen isotope water molecules from the contaminated water. The hydrogen isotope water molecule content of the contaminated water is thus decreased. The molecular separation material is preferably a polymer, such as a polystyrene/divinyl benzene cross-linked polymer, having hydration sites with associated waters of hydration. Preferred hydration sites are obtained by reacting the polymer, which has been sulfonated or phosphonated to create reactive sites, with a salt of, for example, aluminum, sodium, magnesium, copper, zinc, cobalt, iron, nickel, manganese, potassium and chromium.

Abstract: A distributor/collector system includes a distributor comprising an upper header having upper laterals carrying fluid away from the upper header and a collector comprising a lower header having lower laterals carrying fluid toward the lower header. Flow enters the distributor on one side of the vessel and exits the collector on an approximately opposite side of the vessel. The distance traveled by each fluid particle through the system is substantially the same.

Abstract: A biofiltering system for treating wastewater effluent (e.g. from a septic tank) through a bed of peat 16 overlying an effluent absorption area 12 and into the earth beneath 14. The bed of peat has a predetermined biofiltering capacity. A fluid flow regulator 18 upstream from the peat is adapted to allow the effluent to flow at a rate greater than the peat bed biofiltering capacity. However, a distribution system arranged over the peat is configured such that wastewater received from the fluid flow regulator flows through the peat bed at a rate no greater than the peat bed biofiltering capacity. The distribution system 20 includes a plurality of spaced-apart, elongated distribution conduits 72 having discharge orifices 74 spaced longitudinally therealong. The biofiltering system allows large quantities of wastewater to be efficiently treated irrespective of the flow rate thereof.

Abstract: A device of oil removal and transport comprising a bulk material having an inlet region and an outlet region, which is in liquid communication with a reservoir. A membrane is hermitically sealed to or about the inlet region, wherein the membrane is liquid permeable and has an average pore size not greater than 100 micrometers. The invention also relates to a method of oil removal and transport using this device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the removal of leucocytes from blood which comprises bringing blood that comprises infected leucocytes into contact with an adsorbent carrier that has a greater affinity for infected, activated and/or defective leucocytes than for uninfected leucocytes especially cellulose acetate. The method can be used in the apheresis treatment of diseases caused by pathogenic organisms, for example, HIV, HCV or malaria. It is especially useful for treatment of HIV.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a point-of-use water treatment system (WTS) unit (20) for filtering and treating contaminants in water. WTS unit (20) may include a first primary coil (74) located in a base unit (22) which inductively power a secondary treatment device such as a UV lamp assembly (24). A filter assembly (26) is used which has a filter block (90) and an inner sleeve (92) which extends inside filter block (90). Inner sleeve (92) defines a chamber in which the secondary treatment device (24) may be disposed. First and second valves and seals may be interposed between the filter assembly (26), secondary treatment device (24) and base unit (22) to allow the filter assembly (26) and secondary treatment device (24) to be independently replaceable. Secondary treatment device (24) may be a lamp assembly (24) which includes a condensing element (84) to condense mercury in a bulb in the arc path between filaments (444).

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for treating water to remove suspended solids, disinfect for bacteria and viruses and remove color, taste and odor to produce a potable water. A bactericide is introduced which is relatively stable and long term. The system and method introduces the bactericide to the water in an amount sufficient to kill the bacteria and inactivate viruses, The bactericide is maintained in the water at least for a time period sufficient to kill the bacteria in the water, and, until the water is desired to be consumed at which time the water may be passed through an ion exchange. In this way, there is a decreased likelihood that the water will become recontaminated with the same bacteria and/or viruses before the water is desired to be used. In one embodiment, the bactericide comprises metal ions, such as silver ions and/or copper and zinc ions.

Abstract: A media bed support grid for use with a vessel having an inner surface. The media bed support grid comprises a plurality of filter panels, each filter panel having a plurality of parallel and spaced-apart filter wires, the plurality of filter wires forming a filtering surface. The media bed support grid also comprises a plurality of channels underlying and positioned substantially perpendicular to the filter wires. The media bed support grid further comprises a plurality of manifolds, each manifold being coupled to and in fluid communication with the channels.

Abstract: A tetraalkylammonium hydroxide (TAAH) solution recovered from a development waste through separation therefrom of impurities such as photoresist is mixed with a surface-active substance to have the surface tension thereof adjusted to a desired one, and then reused as a rejuvenated developer. Thus, the surface-active effect (wetting properties) of the rejuvenated developer recovered from the development waste is properly adjusted and controlled, whereby fine photoresist patterns can be stably and effectively developed. Usable surface-active substances include surfactants, and dissolved photoresist contained in the development waste or a photoresist-containing solution such as a photoresist-containing treated solution derived therefrom.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for qualitatively or quantitatively determining one or more analytes in matrices such as foods, biological fluids, etc. An embodiment for determination of a single analyte comprises a sample receiving vessel, a first membrane and a reagent-containing well. The prepared sample passes through the first membrane whereby extraneous matter is removed, and a filtrate enters the reagent-containing well to provide a filtrate-reagent admixture from which the analyte may be determined. An embodiment for determination for multiple analytes includes one or more additional membranes in series with the first membrane, each such additional membrane being operative to capture one or more analytes. Each of the additional analytes may then be eluted from the membrane upon which it has been captured, into a separate reagent-containing well to provide eluant-reagent admixture from which each desired analyte may be determined. Formulations for preparation additives are also included.

Abstract: There is provided a water purification filter capable of molding into free shapes in which RB ceramics and/or CRB ceramics of 10 to 2,000 angstrom in pore diameter and 0.1 to 1.1 cm3/g in pore volume is used as an absorption and filtration material.

Abstract: A device is provided for the sequestration and concentration of polar chemicals from water. The device includes a microporous hydrophilic membrane enclosure formed by a tube or facing membranes. A mixed sequestration media, contained within the enclosure, transforms dissolved polar organic chemicals into non-mobile species. The sequestration media is a triphasic admixture of a hyper-crosslinked polystyrene-divinylbenzene resin, and a carbonaceous sorbent dispersed on a size exclusion styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for extracting toxins from biological tissues. The system comprises a lixiviator, an ion-exchange column, a diatomaceous silica-active carbon column, and a vacuum concentrator. Twenty to one hundred kilograms of raw material can be processed at one time when puffer fish ovaries are used as the starting material.

Abstract: Filters and filter materials for removing microorganisms from a fluid are provided along with processes for using the same. The filters include a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a filter material disposed within the housing, wherein the filter material is formed at least in part from a plurality of filter particles having an activated coating with a lignosulfonate.

Abstract: An artificial spa generator includes a clean water part 10, a spa generating part 20, and a first guide pipe 15 connecting the clean water part outlet and the spa generating part inlet. A dirt removing filter element 12, a softening filter element 13, and an active carbon filter element 14 are provided in the clean water part. The spa generating part has spa medical stones 21 for introducing minerals into the water. Flow meters 40, 41 are provided upstream and downstream of the clean water part for determining when the filter elements should be changed. A valve/piping arrangement is also included for introducing an odor essence into the spa water from an odor essence storage section 32. A thermometer 50 may also be provided therein.

Abstract: A microchip-based electrospray ionization device and column with affinity adsorbents is disclosed. The invention includes a microchip array and a capillary tube or alone or attached in combination. At least a portion of the device or column has immobilized affinity adsorbents. Methods for using the device are provided as well for affinity capture of biomolecules to meet the needs for the modem life sciences such as proteomics and drug discover.

Abstract: The present invention is waste treatment apparatus and process for diminishing the emission of malodorous off-gases during waste treatment. The apparatus typically includes a floatation panel formed from bonded foam particles that is adhered to a fabric layer. The present invention provides a reliable, cost-effective means by which to decrease the noxious odors generally associated with waste treatment.

Abstract: An anion exchanger which is a fine particle having bound to the surface thereof a polyamine, preferably polyethyleneimine, having a molecular weight of at least 50,000. The anion exchanger can be produced by binding a polyamine having a number average molecular weight of at least 50,000 to a functional group such as an epoxy group, a halogenated alkyl group and/or an aldehyde group, present on the surface of a fine particle. The anion exchanger is useful as a packing for column chromatography.

Abstract: An insert for use in a sewer system to remove oils and solvents carried by surface water runoff. The insert includes a holder and a quantity of water permeable, hydrophobic, oil and solvent absorbing material such as melt blown polypropylene. The holder has two functions. It holds an effective quantity of the absorber and holds it in such a way that the surface water is exposed to the absorber to allow oils and solvents to be absorbed. The insert in preferably placed, cartridge-like, at the inlet or outlet of the sewer system so that it may be quickly checked, replaced and serviced. In one embodiment, the insert also contains a leaf trap.

Abstract: In a method for treating a contaminated fluid stream, a characteristic of a flow of the composition to a carbon adsorption zone is sensed. The sensing is remotely monitored to determine a treatment for the contaminated fluid stream. The contaminated fluid stream is then treated according to the monitoring. A system for treating a contaminated fluid stream comprises a sensor that senses a characteristic of a flow of a contaminated fluid stream prior to treatment and a monitor to receive information concerning the characteristic from the sensor and to consequently control the carbon adsorption zone to treat the contaminated fluid stream. The monitor is situated at a location remote from the carbon adsorption zone.

Abstract: According to a method and a system for purifying bathing water for a swimming pool (1), water is passed through a filter (2) for filtration of the water. A subflow (6) of the filtered water on the downstream side of the filter is passed through a UV system (3) for photochemical treatment. A second subflow (7) of photochemically treated water is withdrawn from the first subflow (6) for nanofiltration or reverse osmosis treatment in a membrane filter device (4). The invention makes it possible to remove carcinogenic substances, such as THM and AOX from the water. A method according to the invention may also be used for removing biocides, pesticides and peroxides, in order to prepare water for drinking.

Abstract: A method of treatment of physiological liquids of organism has the steps of providing a housing with inlet and outlet for physiological liquid so that physiological liquid enters an interior of the housing through the inlet and exits the same through the outlet, arranging a body of treatment material accommodated in the interior of the housing so that the physiological liquid which passes through the housing from the inlet to the outlet is treated by the treatment material, and uniformly distributing the physiological liquid by a body of particulate material located upstream the body of treatment material between the inlet and the body of treatment material so as to provide a uniform distribution of the physiological liquid after it enters the housing and before it enters the body of treatment material.

Abstract: A method of treatment of physiological liquids of organism includes providing a housing with inlet and outlet for physiological liquid so that physiological liquid enters an interior of the housing through the inlet and exits the same through the outlet, arranging a body of treatment material accommodated in the interior of the housing so that the physiological liquid which passes through the housing from the inlet to the outlet is treated by the treatment material, uniformly distributing the physiological liquid by a body of particulate material located upstream the body of treatment material between the inlet and the body of treatment material so as to provide a uniform distribution of the physiological liquid after it enters the housing and before it enters the body of treatment material; and arranging a further body of particulate material located downstream of the body of treatment material between the body of treatment material and the outlet.

Abstract: Methods and a device for removing aldehydes from a waste stream are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the device provides for and the method uses a chemical or an aminated surface having primary amine functionality resulting from the amination of a support material such as silica.

Abstract: A water treatment facility and method for treating effluents incorporating an input filter for removing bacterial contamination. The filter utilizes pipe and tube systems for distribution and drainage, which extend from both the inlet and outlets, which face each other at a spaced distance, and contain lengthwise perforations with filtration equipment therebetween. The water treatment apparatus utilizes a septic tank which includes a barrier, a waste water delivery pipe, an evacuation pipe for clean water, equipment for decantation of the heaviest matter at the bottom of the barrier and the surface accumulation of grease and light particles, anaerobic fermentation of the entrapped material, and protective equipment arranged to prevent plugging.

Abstract: SiO2—R   (I)

Abstract: An affinity matrix for use in affinity based molecular pull down and immunoprecipitation procedures. The affinity matrix comprises a polymeric support, a dye attached to a fraction of the polymeric support to enable optical detection of the polymeric support, and an affinity ligand other than the dye attached to a fraction of the polymeric support for the capture of a molecule.

Abstract: A process based on ion exchange with separated beds is disclosed for the deionization of substances that are not stable in the presence of strongly acidic cation exchangers, wherein the solution to be deionized is contacted with a first bed consisting of a basic anion exchanger in the form of hydrogen carbonate and subsequently with a second bed, connected in series, consisting of a weakly acidic cation exchanger in hydrogen form.

Abstract: Disclosed is filter aid formed of a crushed foam glass utilized as a filtering aid for removing suspended materials in a fluid stream by first providing a permeable support with the crushed foam glass filter aid placed adjacent thereto, and directing the fluid stream having suspended materials through the filter. Suspended materials within the fluid stream are captured on the crushed foam glass filter aid, separating the suspended materials from the fluid stream. The foam glass filter aid and the suspended materials may then be removed as a mixture, melted to form a molten glass, fritted to form a frit, comminuted to form a foam glass precursor, mixed with precursor with a foaming agent and heated and crushed to reform the foam glass filter aid. Suspended materials captured on the crushed foam glass filter aid are thus removed from the foam glass filter aid, and the foam glass filter aid to be recycled and used again in the filtering process.

Abstract: A novel process and apparatus are disclosed for cleaning wastewater containing metal ions in solution, hydrogen peroxide, and high solids, e.g., greater than about 50 mg/l particulate solids. A carbon adsorption column removes hydrogen peroxide in the wastewater feed containing high solids. A ion exchange unit removes the metal ions from solution. The process and apparatus remove metal ions such as copper from a high solids byproduct polishing slurry from the chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of integrated circuit microchips to form an environmentally clean wastewater discharge.

Abstract: Methods comprise processing wastewater to produce useful products. Preferably wastewater is ash leachate from landfills which is processed using magnetohydrodynamic treatment followed by electrolytic cell treatment to produce sodium hypochlorite. Methods further comprise removal of hazardous substances from wastewater for subsequent storage and processing of wastewater.

Abstract: The column is provided for carrying out an isotope exchange (EM) between a liquid substance (L) and a gaseous substance (G) using a catalytic reaction (EK). In this reaction the isotope exchange between molecules of the vaporized liquid substance (V) and molecules of the gaseous substance (G) takes place through a heterogeneous catalysis. The column comprises a plurality of modules (M) which are arranged vertically one above the other and which are in each case subdivided into two regions K and A which are serially connected by a connection region (C). The catalytic reaction can be carried out in the region K on a first packing (2). A substance exchange (E1, E2) between a liquid and a gaseous phase which contains vapor can be carried out in the region A by means of a second packing (3) for compensating substance concentrations. During the operation of the column a transport of the gaseous substance (G, V) which contains vapor is driven through the modules as a result of pressure gradients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtration unit containing pellets or granules of fine-particle iron oxides and/or iron oxyhydroxides with a large specific surface area, processes for their production and processes for their use in the filtration units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtering unit at least partially filled with particles agglomerated from fine-particle iron oxide and/or iron oxyhydroxide by producing an aqueous suspension of fine-particle iron oxides and/or iron oxyhydroxides having a BET surface area of 50 to 500 m2/g, and removing the water and dissolved constituents by a set of washing drying and filtering steps and processes of using the particles.

Abstract: A wastewater treatment system for use with a conventional septic tank, or other small-scale wastewater treatment facility, for enhancing wastewater treatment without requiring complex control or maintenance limitations. The system incorporates a plurality of primary functions that combine to oxidize, nitrify, denitrify and remove water borne total dissolved solids prior to effluent discharge. Included is a fluidized-bed reactor containing biofilm attached to carrier particulates for use in the purification of wastewater. The fluidized-bed reactor is configured to include two distinct regions, namely a “lower” aerobic region and an “upper” anoxic region, during normal operating conditions. The lower aerobic region uses aerobic facultative bacteria to oxidize Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD), organic (Kjeldahl) nitrogen, and ammonia while consuming the dissolved oxygen in the water.

Abstract: A device and method for separating a fluid component from a non-fluid component of a sample comprises a plurality of microspheres disposed in abutting relation and forming therebetween a plurality of capillary channels, whereby when the microspheres are disposed in fluid communication with a sample the fluid component is separated from the non-fluid component by capillary flow of the fluid component through the capillary channels formed by the interstitial spacing between abutting microspheres.