Plant Or Organic Material Containing Patents (Class 252/180)
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Publication number: 20140319070Abstract: A composition for treating an aqueous suspension of mineral particles includes at least one water soluble polymer and at least one calcium salt, magnesium salt or both a Calcium salt and a Magnesium salt. The composition is in powder form.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Cedrick Favero, Morgan Tizzotti, Trong Dang-Vu
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Publication number: 20140322155Abstract: A gel carrier for releasing active ingredients is formed from a co-polymer blend and an active ingredient blend. The co-polymer blend and active ingredient blend are combined and allowed to cool to a desired temperature. When the gel carrier floats in, is immersed, or is exposed to water-based materials, active ingredients are leached out of the gel carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Matthew E. Pliszka
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Patent number: 8858827Abstract: A water treatment agent for removing pollutant by reinforcing potassium permanganate with intermediate manganese consists of a potassium permanganate and a chelating agent, or, alternatively, consists of a potassium permanganate, a chelating agent and an inducer. The chelating agent is capable of forming a coordination complex with the intermediate manganese which is produced during the reaction of potassium permanganate and organic substance. Thus self decomposition of intermediate manganese is reduced so that the effective utilization rate is increased and the capability for potassium permanganate to degrade organic pollutants is enhanced. The inducer accelerates the production of the intermediate manganese and increases the utilization rate so that the capability of potassium permanganate for degrading the organic pollutants is further enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Harbin Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jun Ma, Jin Jiang, Pang Suyan, Liu Zenghe
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Patent number: 8858717Abstract: A method of treatment for inhibiting sulfur-based corrosion or scaling or for removing scaling from a surface including inhibiting corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, reducing corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, inhibiting scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials in gas, liquid or solid phase or any combination of multiple phases of materials, reducing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials, and removing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials. The method involves contacting sulfur-containing materials with a composition containing a turpentine liquid. The method also involves contacting corrodible surfaces or surfaces prone to scaling with a composition containing a turpentine liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Green Source Energy LLCInventors: Liang-tseng Fan, Shahram Reza Shafie, Julius Michael Tollas, William Arthur Fitzhugh Lee
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Publication number: 20140251920Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for purifying and/or removing multiply charged cations and suspended solids from water. In particular the process relates to an additive composition that has the appropriate surfactant characteristics for effectively removing multiply charged cations and suspended solids from an aqueous or oil/aqueous mixed phase via foam fractionation. According to the invention, a hydrophobically modified polymer that acts as an associative thickener is used in the presence of a source of alkalinity or anionic reactant as well as surfactant in appropriate ratios to facilitate multiply charged cation and suspended solids removal for water purification in any of a number of commercial, environmental and industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Michael Charles Denoma
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Publication number: 20140251921Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for a composition and/or a method for treating impurities in a circulating water system. The circulating water system impurities may be oversprayed paint in paint spray booth applications. The composition includes an aqueous solution of a cationized starch, a polybasic aluminum salt such as aluminum. chlorohydrate or polyaluminum chloride and a solution of a medium to high MW aqueous flocculant. The composition is particularly useful when added to recirculating scrubber water in paint spray booths for effectively treating both water based and solvent based paints.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Joseph P. Miknevich, David W. Scheimann
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Publication number: 20140251919Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for purifying and/or removing oily particles, and/or contaminants suspended or dissolved in water. In particular the process relates to an additive composition that has the appropriate surfactant characteristics for effectively removing an oil phase from an oil/aqueous mixed phase via foam fractionation. According to the invention, a hydrophobically modified polymer that acts as an associative thickener is combined with surfactant in appropriate ratios to facilitate oil removal for water purification in any of a number of commercial, environmental and industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Michael Charles Denoma, Steven E. Lentsch
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Publication number: 20140246377Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, preferably solid compositions, comprising a non-ionic surfactant and an ionic polymer, methods for their preparation and their use. The compositions are useful inter alia as flocculation auxiliaries for solid-liquid separation processes, for example in sludge dewatering/waste water purification and as retention aids or other additives in paper manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Patric Bierganns, Werner Peter Karl Fischer, Jochen Josef Houben, Joerg Karp, Frank Krueger
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Publication number: 20140242109Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for cultivating an alga having ability to produce alginic acid industrially and effectively and a method for producing an alginic acid-containing composition industrially advantageously. The method for cultivating an alga according to the present invention is characterized in comprising the step of cultivating the alga heterotrophically, wherein the alga belongs to the genus Parachlorella and has ability to produce alginic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Noriyuki Kizaki, Takeshi Furuta, Taku Mouri, Naoaki Taoka
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Publication number: 20140217026Abstract: A method of manufacturing polymer hydrogel for an osmosis solute may include cross-linking polymerizing a zwitterionic monomer (including an anionic group and a cationic group) and a temperature-sensitive monomer. Example embodiments also relate to a draw solute for forward osmosis including polymer hydrogel manufactured according to the method, and a forward osmosis water treatment device and method using the forward osmosis draw solute.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Im HAN, Bo Kyung JUNG, Sung Soo HAN, Jae Eun KIM
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Patent number: 8784679Abstract: Embodiments of a method of producing an aqueous powder composition for treating water comprise mixing sodium metabisulfite powder with amines, wherein the amines comprises liquid cyclohexylamine, and adding water to the mixture of sodium metabisulfite powder and liquid cyclohexylamine to catalyze the production of the aqueous powder composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Dubois Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Moore, Lyle H. Steimel
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Patent number: 8784984Abstract: A microcapsule comprising A) a core containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax, B) a polymeric shell comprising a) a polymer formed from a monomer mixture containing: i) 1 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobic mono functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ii) 5 to 99% by weight of a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and iii) 0 to 60% by weight of other mono functional monomer, and b) a further hydrophobic polymer which is insoluble in the hydrophobic liquid or wax. The invention includes a process for the manufacture of particles and the use of particles in articles, such as fabrics, and coating compositions, especially for textiles.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Ciba CorporationInventor: Bryan David Grey
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Publication number: 20140158622Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water recovery method and an FO draw solution that reduce the energy consumption required for water recovery, increase the osmotic pressure of a draw solution, recover the water from a DS mixed solution relatively easily, and reduce a solute that remains in the water, and simultaneously reduce fouling of the FO membrane. The water recovery method may include inflowing water into a draw solution by partitioning a feed solution including water and a draw solution, including a basic temperature-sensitive polymer and an acidic gas dissolved therein and having higher osmotic pressure than the feed solution, with a forward osmosis membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Satoshi YANASE, Kenji KONO, Nagahisa SATO
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Publication number: 20140163258Abstract: Described herein are xerogels consisting essentially of 12-hydroxy-stearic acid (12-HSA) wherein the xerogel is characterized by a spherulitic fibrillar network structure. Also provided is a method for adsorbing an apolar liquid by contacting a 12-HSA xerogel composition with the apolar liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEYInventor: Michael Rogers
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Patent number: 8734673Abstract: Boron selective ionic liquids and polymeric ionic liquids, methods of making and methods of using the same are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: The University of ToledoInventor: Jared L. Anderson
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Patent number: 8734635Abstract: Elimination and/or mitigation of fouling in a vapor transport systems, such as vent lines and scrubber feed lines may be accomplished using an antifouling additive. The method for employing the antifouling additive includes introducing into the vapor transport system an additive including a polar solvent and corrosion inhibitor wherein: the vapor transport system is substantially water free; the vapor transport system is used to transport acidic materials; the additive is a liquid at vapor transport system operating conditions; and the additive is stable at the vapor transport system operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Roger D. Metzler, Zhenning Gu, Bradley Harrell
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Patent number: 8728324Abstract: Water soluble or water dispersible terpolymers are employed in high pressure steam generating systems to control deposit formation and contaminant transport in the aqueous medium in such systems. The terpolymer may comprise repeat units formed from acrylic acid, allylalkoxylated ethers, and allylhydroxylated alkyl ether.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Donald A. Meskers, Jr., Trevor James Dale, Bernard Joseph Neidert, Rosa Crovetto, Karen Annette Welton
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Publication number: 20140124454Abstract: A water treatment composition includes a water soluble film formed into a sealed pouch. The pouch contains a composite of a phosphate removing substance, a polymer flocculant, or an enzyme, or any combination. The phosphate removing substance, the polymer flocculant, and the enzyme are bound to each other within the composite. The pouch is added to a body of water. The pouch dissolves to release the compounds and treat the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: HALOSOURCE, INC.Inventors: Everett J. Nichols, Kylie-Van H. Nguyen, James R. Scott, Martin Patrick Coles, Jeffrey F. Williams, Eric Robinson, William R. Lockett
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Patent number: 8709598Abstract: A microcapsule comprising a core containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax and a polymeric shell formed from: i) 1 to 20% by weight of polymerizable silane compound, ii) 1 to 94% by weight of hydrophobic mono functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, iii) 5 to 98% by weight of polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and iv) 0 to 60% by weight of other mono functional monomer(s), wherein components (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) total 100%, and in which the microcapsule also includes a hydrophilic polymer which is covalently bonded to the microcapsule. The invention includes a process for the manufacture of particles and the use of particles in articles, such as fabrics, and coating compositions, especially for textiles.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventor: Bryan David Grey
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Publication number: 20140102987Abstract: The invention relates to methods for making completely biodegradable, hydrophobic, oleophilic plant based materials which are useful in adsorption of petroleum products. The materials have an average diameter of from 1 to 5 mm, and an ash content of from 10% to 30%. The non-paraffin coating is an animal fat product, preferably produced by dissolving a pure animal fat and using this as the coating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Zaki YUSUF, Bandar FADHEL, Ahamd D. HAMMAD
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Publication number: 20140102978Abstract: Compositions and methods for remediation of contaminated materials, such as contaminated water, are provided. The composition may include at least one fermentable compound and at least one metal or metal containing compound to promote conversion of the contaminants into non-toxic substances through abiotic and/or biotic processes. The composition may further include sulfur or a sulfur containing compound, and/or microorganisms or derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: JRW BIOREMEDIATION LLCInventors: Donovan Smith, Gwyn Isenhouer, Michael R. Sieczkowski
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Publication number: 20140100142Abstract: A traceable polymeric scale inhibitor comprises a traceable phosphinate moiety and a scale inhibiting moiety including carboxylate functionality. The polymeric scale inhibitor may be derived from polymerization of a mixture comprising a phosphinate compound and a vinyl-carboxylate monomer. The traceable polymeric scale inhibitor may be used for oilfield applications. A method of reducing scale formation comprises treating the fluid subjected to scale formation with the traceable polymeric scale inhibitor. The method provides a means to determine when additional treatment of scale inhibitors is needed, which conduit or wellbore needs additional treatment of scale inhibitor, and how much additional scale inhibitor is needed in the repeat treatment to provide effective inhibition of scale formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATIONInventor: Kimberley MacEwan
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Publication number: 20140083953Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for removing excess formaldehyde from aqueous systems. The compositions comprise: a hydroxylamine compound of formula I: OH I R—N—H (I) wherein R is as defined herein; and an activated olefm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: ANGUS CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: Charles E. Coburn
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Publication number: 20140084206Abstract: There is provided, in one form, a method for at least partially deactivating a sulfur species from a stream, such as but not limited to a hydrocarbon stream, an aqueous stream, and mixtures thereof. A treating mixture may be introduced into the stream in an amount effective to at least partially deactivate the sulfur species from the stream. The treating mixture may include a compound having the general formula: and combinations thereof. R1 may be a C1-C4 hydrocarbyl group. R2 may be a C1-C4 hydrocarbyl group that is the same or different as R1. R3 may be an ethanol or an isopropanol moiety. R4 may be an ethylene oxide moiety, propylene oxide moiety, butylene oxide moiety, and combinations thereof. n may be an integer from 1 to 100. M may be a hydrogen or a metal ion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Jianzhong Yang, James Michael Brown
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Publication number: 20140066351Abstract: This invention refers to a stabilized pipe scaling remover and inhibitor compound, where a useful formulation is presented for the dissolution of scaling such as barium sulfate, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, barium carbonate and ferric oxide. This formulation is made up by a stabilized group of organic and inorganic acids, in addition to amines or alcohols of a high molecular weight which make it a low-corrosion, highly-effective fluid. The possible fluids to be obtained from this document ensure the least amount of damage to the pipes used for its transportation and are friendly to different polymer materials. They progressively attack buildup scaling by solubilizing it in an aqueous medium and breaking down the carbonate ion. Its use in the oil industry is as scale inhibitor, inorganic scale inhibitor, or scale formation inhibitor (when applied in solution).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Geo Estratos, S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Vicente Gonzalez Davila, Edgardo Jonathan Suarez Dominguez
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Publication number: 20140057816Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Soane Energy, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Rosa Casado Portilla, John H. Dise, Robert P. Mahoney
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Publication number: 20140048489Abstract: Provided is an ion-exchange fiber including a polymer A obtained by introducing an ion-exchangeable substituent to 100 parts by weight of an acrylic polymer that is obtained by polymerization of a monomer composition containing 30% by weight or more of acrylonitrile with respect to 100% by weight of the composition and a polymer B obtained by introducing an ion-exchangeable substituent to 1 part by weight or more and 100 parts by weight or less of an epoxy group-containing polymer. Each ion-exchangeable substituent is introduced by reaction with an amine compound and is an ion-exchangeable substituent derived from the amine compound. A method for producing the ion-exchange fiber is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Yusuke Hirai, Wataru Mio, Masanobu Tamura, Yoshitomo Matsumoto, Takao Michinobu
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Publication number: 20140042099Abstract: An oil spill treatment composition including one or more surfactants formulated to reduce the thickness of oil floating the surface of a body of water, a method for use, and method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are oil spill treatment compositions comprising one or more chemical dispersants and one or more crude or refined oils having the same or similar composition as the oil spill to be treated. Methods for use thereof and methods of manufacture thereof are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Timothy J. Nedwed, Gerard P. Canevari
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Publication number: 20140034581Abstract: An emulsifier concentrate for producing a working solution comprising 30-50 Vol % of a natural plant oil, selected from colza oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, 10-25 Vol % of octanol as a solubilizer, and 27-55 Vol % of an emulsifier, consisting of 26.5-45 Vol % of a non-ionic tenside, and 0.5-10 Vol % of an anionic tenside.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MAN OIL GROUP AGInventor: Evgeny Vladimirovitch Belenko
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Publication number: 20140027669Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of branched polyesters obtainable by polycondensation of citric acid with at least one polyalcohol, and optionally with polycarboxylic acid component as additive in washing compositions, cleaners, detergents or a formulation for water treatment and to mixtures comprising such branched polyesters. The invention further relates to the use of hydrophobically modified branched polyesters, and to the method for cleaning, washing or water treatment using such branched polyesters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Jürgen Detering, Monika Haberecht, Anna Müller-Cristadoro, Heike Weber
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Publication number: 20130320255Abstract: Amphiphilic copolymers formed from plant oil-derived vinyl ether monomers and polyethylene glycol alkyl vinyl ethers are provided. Nanoparticles coated with these amphiphilic polymers are well-suited for water remediation applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: NDSU Research FoundationInventors: Bret Ja Chisholm, AChintya Bezbaruah, Harjyoti Kalita
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Publication number: 20130299432Abstract: Scale control agents comprising organic phosphonates, either alone or in mixtures with inorganic phosphonates and also optionally polymers, such as low molecular weight polymeric dispersants. The scale control agents may be applied to inhibit scale formation or deposition in highly acidic aqueous systems by adding these agents to such systems in amounts effective to inhibit metal sulfate scale formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Sachin Borkar, Michael James Bluemle, Lawrence J. Andermann, JR.
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Publication number: 20130299433Abstract: Disclosed are a plant-derived flocculant and a flocculant mixture having a higher flocculation capacity. The plant-derived flocculant comprises at least one of a dried matter of Corchorus olitorius, a dried matter of Begonia fimbristipula, a dried matter of bananas, and a dried matter of Corchorus capsularis; the plant-derived flocculant has a colloid equivalent of ?1.5 mEq/g to ?0.20 mEq/g, and the 2 weight % aqueous solution of the plant-derived flocculant has a viscosity of at least 6.0×10?3 Pa·s (6.0 cP). The flocculant mixture of the invention comprises the plant-derived flocculant described above and a synthetic polymer flocculant having a colloid equivalent of ?4.5 mEq/g to ?1.2 mEq/g, whose 0.2 weight % aqueous solution has a viscosity of 1.3×10?1Pa·s to 4×10?1 Pa·s (130 cP to 400 cP).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Yasuhito Inagaki, Kohei Shimizu, Masato Hasegawa
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Publication number: 20130299734Abstract: A multi-component scavenging system containing at least one ester and at least one electron-deficient organic compound, together with or without one or more optional components such as an aldehyde having from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, a ketone having from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, an ether, a solvent, an alkali metal salt of an alkyl or dialkyl phenol, an epoxide, an alkyl anhydride, and mixtures thereof, may be used to scavenge contaminants from hydrocarbon and/or aqueous streams. The contaminants scavenged or otherwise removed may include, but are not necessarily limited to, ammonia, primary amines, secondary or tertiary amines, H2S, mercaptans, sulfide cyanides, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Jianzhong Yang, Bradley G. Harrell, Lawrence N. Kremer
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Publication number: 20130277603Abstract: The present invention describes the method for preparing, using and recovering an absorbent material for apolar compounds or mixtures of apolar compounds, such as organic solvents, mineral oil and derivatives thereof, lubricant oils, edible oils, inter alia. The absorbent material is composed of an inorganic matrix of high porosity, low density and high mechanical resistance. This matrix is rendered water-proof, thus acquiring the property of absorbing apolar compounds or mixtures of apolar compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE MINAS GERAISInventors: Geraldo Magela De Lima, Jadson Cláudio Belchior, Geison Voga Pereira, Fabrício Vieira De Andrade, Márcio Guimarães Coelho, Daneile Santos Cavanellas Gomes, Nathália Gabriela Silva Pinheiro
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Publication number: 20130280792Abstract: A facility for complex processing of organic waste. The facility includes a waste preparation module, which includes waste separation, waste mixing and biotunnel. The facility further includes a module for waste pyrolysis and gasification, including a reactor for pyrolysis and partial gasification connected to a gasification reactor. The reactor for pyrolysis and partial gasification and the reactor for gasification contain melts of salts. Further, the reactors are connected with a gas storage tank which is connected with a reactor for power and heat generation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: KEY GROUP HOLDING S.R.O.Inventor: Gennadiy Chernov
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Publication number: 20130266509Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating nanoparticles to achieve stable dispersions of said particles in a liquid medium and the surface functionalization thereof with groups that have physical activity such as luminescence, chemical activity such as catalytic capacity and/or biological activity such as a capacity for selectively binding with a biological entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Rafael Piñol Lacambra, Ángel Millán Escolando, Fernando Palacio Parada, Lierni Gabilondo Ugarte
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Publication number: 20130266532Abstract: An organic fertilizer composition which can be used as organic compost, and a method for preparing the composition. The organic fertilizer composition can be used as compost alone or together with well-known compost. The organic fertilizer composition is prepared by: a culturing step of mixing either grape sugar, starch syrup, brown sugar, or molasses, or a mixture thereof with plant leaves selected from among those of grass, vegetables, or herbs, or a mixture thereof, adding salt to the resultant mixture to obtain a first fermented mixture, and culturing the first fermented mixture at a temperature of 20 to 60° C. for 24 hours to 1 year; a propagation step of mixing together the first fermented mixture, water, and either grape sugar, starch syrup, brown sugar, or molasses, or a mixture thereof, adding salt to the resultant mixture to obtain a second fermented mixture, and propagating the second fermented mixture at a temperature of 20 to 40° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventor: Cheon Gun Kim
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Publication number: 20130256228Abstract: This disclosure describes draw solution compositions for FO processes which increase the available membrane area for permeation and are also amenable to reconcentration with standard techniques, such as membrane filtration and evaporative technologies. The composition are comprised of a water soluble draw solute having surface active properties, i.e., a surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Upen J. Bharwada, Isaac V. Farr
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Patent number: 8540885Abstract: The use of alkoxylated polyalkanolamines as demulsifiers for splitting oil-water emulsions, especially for splitting crude oil emulsions.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Sophia Ebert, Andreas Eichhorn
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Publication number: 20130234063Abstract: Scale inhibitor compositions and methods of inhibiting scale formation generally include a tagged scale inhibiting (co)polymer including at least one scale inhibiting moiety and an imidazole moiety. The imidazole moiety fluoresces at a wavelength of about 424 nm and can be used to detect the amount of scale inhibitor present.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Lucas Moore, Laura Clapp
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Publication number: 20130225412Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a nano silicon carrier as a drug delivery mechanism. The nano silicon carrier comprises a diatom frustules loaded with a drug molecule to be released at the target site. The diatom frustules are of Hannaea arcus and Navicula inflexa species of diatom. The pore size of the diatom frustules is 1 to 100 nm. The diatom frustules are comb-like in structure. The diatom frustules are in the form of powdered diatomaceous earth. The drug delivery mechanism described in the embodiments herein is a controlled release mechanism. The nano silicon carrier described in the embodiments herein is also used for delivery of pesticides and herbicides in plants. The nano silicon carrier described in the embodiments herein is also used in hormone waste water treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Soroush Sardari Lodriche, Saeed Soltani, Roghieh Mirzazadeh
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Publication number: 20130221263Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a betaine as a foam drainage reducing agent. The invention also relates to the use of betaine in processes involving foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Evelyne PRAT, Sylvie Touzet, Florence Deschaseaux
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Publication number: 20130209806Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated particle containing a particle and a coating, wherein the particle contains glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid or a partial salt thereof of the formula HnYm-GLDA, wherein Y is a cation, selected from the group of sodium, potassium and mixtures thereof, n+m=4, and wherein the coating contains at least one salt that contains as a cation at least one of sodium, potassium or lithium and as anion at least one of silicate sulfate, carbonate, chloride, nitrate, percarbonate, glycolate, oxalate, citrate, stearate, lactate, succinate, malonate, maleate, diglycolate, and fumarate, to a process to prepare such a particle, and, to the use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.Inventors: Cornelis Elizabeth Johannus Van Lare, Martin Heus
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Publication number: 20130161261Abstract: Method and systems are provided for the removal of metal contaminants from aqueous mediums using a chamber containing activated sorptive media and a primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand that has been loaded onto the activated sorptive media using hydraulic loading. In at least one embodiment, the methods and systems include a pre-treatment of the sorptive media, a specific volume of the activated sorptive media within the chamber, specific pH ranges of aqueous mediums, and hydraulic loading of the primary ligand and optionally, a secondary ligand, known as dynamic fluidized loading. In at least one embodiment, pore pressures of the seeding solution within the media are at least sufficient to overcome the gravitational forces acting on the media within the column. The methods and systems provide for a highly uniform and predictable loading of the primary ligand and optionally, the secondary ligand, onto the activated sorptive media throughout the sorptive media within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: TUSAAR INC.Inventor: Tusaar Inc.
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Patent number: 8465640Abstract: Elimination and/or mitigation of fouling in a vapor transport systems, such as vent lines and scrubber feed lines may be accomplished using an antifouling additive. The method for employing the antifouling additive includes introducing into the vapor transport system an additive including a polar solvent and corrosion inhibitor wherein: the vapor transport system is substantially water free; the vapor transport system is used to transport acidic materials; the additive is a liquid at vapor transport system operating conditions; and the additive is stable at the vapor transport system operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Roger D. Metzler, Zhenning Gu, Bradley Harrell
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Publication number: 20130137622Abstract: A composition for dissolving and/or inhibiting deposition of scale on a surface of a system comprises an acidic component, a wetting agent, and a corrosion inhibitor. The composition may further comprise water. The acidic component comprises an alkanesulfonic acid, e.g. methanesulfonic acid (MSA). The wetting agent comprises a surfactant. The corrosion inhibitor comprises an amphoteric surfactant. The alkanesulfonic acid is present in an amount of at least about 50 weight percent (wt %), the surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 30 wt %, and the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.025 to about 20 wt %, each based on 100 wt % of the alkanesulfonic acid, the surfactant, and the amphoteric surfactant combined. A method of dissolving and/or inhibiting deposition of scale on the surface of the system comprises the step of contacting the surface of the system with the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: BASF SEInventor: BASF SE
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Publication number: 20130130961Abstract: A method of treatment for inhibiting sulfur-based corrosion or scaling or for removing scaling from a surface including inhibiting corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, reducing corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, inhibiting scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials in gas, liquid or solid phase or any combination of multiple phases of materials, reducing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials, and removing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials. The method involves contacting sulfur-containing materials with a composition containing a turpentine liquid. The method also involves contacting corrodible surfaces or surfaces prone to scaling with a composition containing a turpentine liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: GREEN SOURCE ENERGY LLCInventor: Green Source Energy LLC
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Publication number: 20130118987Abstract: This invention relates to an anti-scale water treatment system, composition and related methods. The system suppresses hard scale formation by releasing small amounts of transforming agent into water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Ecowater Systems LLCInventors: Jeff L. VerMurlen, Frank A. Brigano, John H. Schroeder
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Publication number: 20130102503Abstract: An aqueous composition, a solid composition and method for producing the solid composition are disclosed. The aqueous and solid compositions may be used in a number of applications such as in processes to recover oil from a production well containing an oil slug and in processes to clarify aqueous slurries containing sedimentation. The compositions comprise a surfactant, a pre-gelatinized starch, an inorganic salt, an oil and a polymer. The method of manufacturing the solid composition includes exposing the aqueous composition to temperatures around 0 degrees F. A solid block stable at ambient temperatures is formed along with a liquid phase that may be separated from the solid block. Dispersing the solid composition in water further enhances flow stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Aicardo Roa-Espinosa