Vaporization, Or Expansion, Refrigeration Or Heat Or Energy Exchange Patents (Class 252/67)
With lubricants, or warning, stabilizing or anti-corrosion agents or persistent gases (Class 252/68)
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Publication number: 20120128964Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of a binary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (trans-HFO-1233zd) and a second component selected from the group consisting of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans-HFO-1234ze), and combinations of these and various uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: RYAN HULSE, RAJIV R. SINGH, HANG T. PHAM
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Publication number: 20120119136Abstract: Heat transfer compositions and methods wherein the compositions have a burning velocity (BV) of less than about 10 and a global warming potential (GWP) of less than about 400 comprising: (a) from about 0 to about 50% by weight of HFC-32; (b) from about 50% to about 90% by weight of a compound selected from unsaturated —CF3 terminated propenes, unsaturated —CF3 terminated butenes, and combinations of these; and (c) from about 0 to about 25% by weight of a compound selected from HFO-1243zf, HFC-152a, and combinations of these, provided that the combination of components (a) and (c) together comprise at least about 10% by weight of the composition, and further provided that the amount of each of the components (a), (b) and (c) is selected to ensure that the BV of the composition is less than about 10 and the GWP of the composition is less than about 400.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Samuel F. Yana Motta, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan Hulse
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Publication number: 20120122996Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: RAJAT BASU, LESLIE BEMENT, KANE COOK, RYAN HULSE, GARY KNOPECK, HANG T. PHAM, RAJIV R. SINGH, DAVID J. WILLIAMS
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Patent number: 8168837Abstract: Provided is a process for purifying an organic feedstock comprising (a) distilling a raw organic feedstock comprising hydrogen fluoride, 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, and 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a first distillate stream comprising an azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride, and a first bottoms stream rich in hydrogen fluoride; (b) cooling said first distillate stream to produce an intermediate composition comprising an organic layer rich in 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane and 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and an acid layer rich in hydrogen fluoride; and, optionally but preferably, (c) distilling said organic layer to produce a second distillate stream comprising an azeotrope-like composition of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride, and a second bottoms stream comprising a purified organic feedstock substantially free of hydrogen fluoride.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh Sung Tung
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Patent number: 8168077Abstract: A refrigerant composition. The composition has 25 to 35 mass % difluoromethane, 20 to 40 mass % pentafluoroethane, and 35 to 45 mass % tetrafluoroethane. The composition exhibits a positive superheat at an evaporation temperature of about ?30° F. There is also a process for producing refrigeration and a refrigeration system.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventor: Mark W Spatz
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Publication number: 20120097885Abstract: Compositions comprising multi-fluorinated olefins and HFC-32 are disclosed. Such compositions are useful particularly for in stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Justin Becker, Robert Gerard Richard, Rajat S. Basu, Hang T. Pham, Ian Shankland
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Publication number: 20120096877Abstract: Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant compositions enable the use of existing compressor technologies in heat pump water heaters in a reliable (low discharge temperatures and pressures) and efficient (high capacity and efficiency) manner. The refrigerant comprises blends of pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), difluoromethane (HFC-32), tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Samuel F. Yana Motta, Lawrence Chin, Zhili Lu, Mark W. Spatz, Maggie Cao
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Patent number: 8163197Abstract: The present invention relates to azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising a fluorinated olefin having the formula E- or Z—C3F7CH?CHC3F7, and at least one alcohol, halocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroether, or alkanes and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols, halocarbons, fluoroalkyl ethers, hydrofluorocarbons, alkanes is either methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, n-propanol, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, n-propyl bromide, C4F9OCH3, C4F9OC2H5, HFC-43-10mee, HFC-365mfc, heptane, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, these compositions are useful in cleaning applications as a degreasing agent or defluxing agent for removing oils and/or other residues from a surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Melodie A. Schweitzer, Allen Capron Sievert, Joan Ellen Bartelt, Barbara Haviland Minor
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Patent number: 8163689Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoromethane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson
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Patent number: 8163196Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Rajat Basu, Leslie Bement, Kane Cook, Ryan Hulse, Gary Knopeck, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh, David J. Williams
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Publication number: 20120091390Abstract: Refrigerant composition on the basis of at least one non-halogenated inflammable hydrocarbon, in which an addition of at least one refrigerant/extinguishing agent selected from the group of fluorinated hydrocarbons is made.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co.KGInventor: Kristofer BRAUN
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Publication number: 20120085959Abstract: Use of certain hydrofluoroalkenes for foam blowing, solvent cleaning, refrigeration, as etching gas for semiconductor etching or chamber cleaning, heat transfer, fire extinguishing and for the production of aerosols.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: SOLVAY FLUOR GMBHInventors: Ercan Uenveren, Christoph Meurer
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Patent number: 8153018Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and systems having utility in numerous situations, including in particular solvent cleaning systems, as well as refrigerant lubricants and/or compatibilizing agents, and to methods which utilize such compositions and systems. More particularly, the present invention in preferred aspects is directed to solvents, blowing agents, heat transfer fluids and compatibilizing agents comprising the compound 3-chloro-1,1,1,6,6,6-hexafluoro-2,4-hexadiene. In particular, this invention provides a method for the production of the compound of Formula I, 3-chloro-1,1,1,6,6,6- hexafluoro-2,4-hexadiene,comprising reacting 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a catalyst, in a reactor.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Johnson, Hsueh Sung Tung
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Patent number: 8147710Abstract: Compositions comprising CF3CClFCH2OH, CF3CClFCH2OZnCl, and CF3CClFCH2OC(?O)CH3 are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Xuehui Sun
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Patent number: 8148317Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and hydrofluorocarbons and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, Gary Knopeck, Louis E. Herena, Jeremy N. Diringer
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Patent number: 8147709Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising HFC-245eb and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-245fa, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-143a, HFC-134, HFC-134a, FC-1216, HFO-1234yf, HFC-254eb, HFO-1243zf, and HFC-254fb. Compositions comprising HFC-245eb are useful in processes to make HFO-1234yf. Also disclosed are compositions comprising HFO-1234yf and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-254eb, HFC-254fb, HFO-1243zf, HFCHFC-245eb, HFC-245fa, HFC-245cb, HFC-236cb, HFC-236ea, HFC-236fa, HFC-227ea, HFC-227ca, HFO-1225yc, HFO-1225zc, HFO-1225ye, methane, ethane, propane, HFC-23, HFC-134, HFC-134a, HFO-1132a and FC-1216. Compositions comprising HFO-1234yf are useful as heat transfer compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Barry Asher Mahler, Mario Joseph Nappa, Jeffrey P. Knapp
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Patent number: 8142680Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that can be used as refrigerants. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions having a very low contribution to the greenhouse effect, which can be used in the cooling and production of conditioned air. The GWP of the inventive compositions is preferably at most equal to 150.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Arkema FranceInventor: Wissam Rached
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Publication number: 20120060784Abstract: A composition comprising at least one ionized silicate mineral and water, wherein the at least one ionized silicate mineral is solvated in water, and wherein decomposition comprises an ionized germanium dioxide, its method of making, and its method of using are disclosed. While the composition is subject to a wide range of applications, it is especially suited for use in a coolant system for a combustion engine, and in particular, the coolant system for an internal combustion engine for vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicants: THREE CASTLE, INC., BITZBANK, INC.Inventor: Chang Seo PARK
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Patent number: 8133406Abstract: A process is disclosed for making CF3CF?CH2 or mixtures thereof with CHF2CF?CHF. This process involves (a) reacting CHCl2CF2CF3, and optionally CHClFCF2CClF2, with H2 in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a hydrogenation catalyst to form CH3CF2CF3 and, when CHClFCF2CClF2 is present, CH2FCF2CHF2; (b) dehydrofluorinating CH3CF2CF3, and optionally any CH2FCF2CHF2, from (a) to form a product mixture including CF3CF?CH2 and, if CH2FCF2CHF2 is present, CHF2CF?CHF; and optionally (c) recovering CF3CF?CH2, or a mixture thereof with CHF2CF?CHF from the product mixture formed in (b) and/or (d) separating at least a portion of any CHF2CF?CHF in the product mixture formed in (b) from the CF3CF?CH2 in the product mixture formed in (b).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao, Allen Capron Sievert
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Patent number: 8133407Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising (a) at least one halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of C3-C5 hydrofluoroolefin, CF3I, and combinations thereof, and (b) an effective stabilizing amount of a sesquiterpene selected from the group consisting of farnesol, farnesene, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gary Zyhowski, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Raymond H. Thomas, Mark W. Spatz, Roy P. Robinson, George J. Samuels, Gregory J. Shafer, Michael Van Der Puy, David P. Wilson, John L. Welch, Ronald P. Vogl, Samuel F. Yana Motta
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Publication number: 20120056124Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with ethanol, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, methanol, E-1,1,1,4,4,5,5,5-octafluoro-2-pentene, 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, methyl acetate, acetone, chloroform, n-hexane or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: Mark Robin
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Publication number: 20120056123Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing hydrofluoroolefins and to the uses thereof as heat transfer fluids, blowing agents, solvents and aerosols. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions having: 10 to 55% by weight, of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 5 to 50% by weight of HFC-152a and 30 to 55% by weight of HFC-32.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Arkema FranceInventor: Wissam Rached
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Publication number: 20120056122Abstract: The present invention pertains to azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of the following three blends: 1. Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)), cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(Z)) and hydrogen fluoride (HF); 2. HFO-1234ze(E), 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and HF; and 3. HFO-1234ze(Z), HFC-245fa and HF. These azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of HFO-1234ze(E).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh Sung Tung
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Publication number: 20120049104Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing hydrofluoroolefins and to the uses thereof as heat transfer fluids, blowing agents, solvents and aerosols. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions having from 5 to 65% by weight, preferably from 5 to 15% by weight, of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 5 to 70% by weight, preferably 40 to 60% by weight, of HFC-134a and 25 to 42% by weight of HFC-32.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Arkema FranceInventor: Wissam Rached
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Publication number: 20120049103Abstract: A process is provided for producing a salt pill for use in very low temperature adiabatic demagnetization refrigerators (ADRs). The method can include providing a thermal bus in a housing. The thermal bus can include an array of thermally conductive metal conductors. A hydrated salt can be grown on the array of thermally conductive metal conductors. Thermal conductance can be provided to the hydrated salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Peter J. Shirron, Michael J. DiPirro, Edgar R. Canavan
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Publication number: 20120042668Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Allen Capron Sievert
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Publication number: 20120043497Abstract: A working component for magnetic heat exchange comprises a magnetocalorically active phase comprising La1-aRa(Fe1-x-yTyMx)13Hz, a hydrogen content, z, 90% or higher of a hydrogen saturation value, zsat, and values of a, x and y selected to give a Curie temperature Tc. M is one or more of the elements from the group consisting of Al and Si, T is one or more of the elements from the group consisting of Co, Ni, Mn, Cr, Cu, Ti and V and R is one or more of the elements from the group consisting of Ce, Nd, Y and Pr. Tcmax is a Curie temperature of a La1-aRa(Fe1-x-yTyMx)13Hz phase comprising a hydrogen content z=zsat and said selected values of a, x and y. The working component comprises the Tc wherein (Tcmax?Tc)?20K.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Matthias KATTER, Volker Zellmann, Alexander Barcza
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Patent number: 8114828Abstract: A composition including an effective amount of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene component combined with an effective amount of an alcohol selected from the group of methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, tert-butanol, isobutanol, 2-ethyl hexanol and any combination thereof, where the composition has azeotropic properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jim M Bowman, David J Williams, Rajiv R Singh, Hang T Pham, Justin L Becker
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Patent number: 8114308Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2,3-dichloro-3,3-difluoropropene (HCFO-1232xf) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Hang T. Pham, Ryan Hulse, Rajiv R. Singh, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh S. Tung
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Publication number: 20120032105Abstract: What is described is the use of alcohols, alcoholamines, diols, polyols or mixtures thereof in heat carrier media or as heat carrier media which are in contact with magnetocaloric materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Fabian Seeler, Georg Degen
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Publication number: 20120017610Abstract: A refrigerant that is azeotropic or near-azeotropic comprises a binary blend of R744 and R41. In one embodiment the binary blend has a molar composition of 20 to 60 percent R744, the remainder being R41.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: EARTHCARE PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventors: Nicholas Cox, Victor Mazur, Daniel Colburne, Andrew Stevenson
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Publication number: 20120018666Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for aligning graphite nanofibers in a thermal interface material to enhance the thermal interface material performance. The method includes preparing the graphite nanofibers in a herringbone configuration, and dispersing the graphite nanofibers in the herringbone configuration into the thermal interface material. The method further includes applying a magnetic field of sufficient intensity to align the graphite nanofibers in the thermal interface material. The system includes the graphite nanofibers configured in a herringbone configuration and a means for dispersing the graphite nanofibers in the herringbone configuration into the thermal interface material. The system further includes a means for applying a magnetic field of sufficient intensity to align the graphite nanofibers in the thermal interface material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Kuczynski, Arvind K. Sinha, Kevin A. Splittstoesser, Timothy J. Tofil
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Patent number: 8101672Abstract: The invention pertains to azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225yc) and any one of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-1234yf) or the Z-isomer of 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225yeZ), and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Hulse, Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh
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Publication number: 20120011864Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: THOMAS J. LECK, Thomas Frank Saturno, Gregory A. Bell
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Publication number: 20120011886Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising lithium bromide, water, and at least one ionic compound. These compositions are useful as working fluids in absorption cycle systems. The ionic compound additive has been demonstrated to reduce crystallization in such absorption cycle systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Mark Brandon Shiflett, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Steven Raymond Lustig, Mark A. Scialdone, Megan Quigley, Berlyn R. Mellein
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Patent number: 8097182Abstract: The hydrocarbon refrigerant and detergent composition is a hydrocarbon-based composition, which may be used as a refrigerant for air conditioners, refrigerators or the like, and which may also be used as a detergent for cleaning precision components, such as semiconductor chips, motherboards or the like. The hydrocarbon composition includes about 5.0% ethane, about 60.0% propane, about 5.0% isobutene and about 30.0% butane by volume.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: A.S. Trust & Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Richard H. Maruya
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Patent number: 8097181Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of a stabilizer comprising at least one ascorbic acid, terephthalate, or nitromethane, or mixtures thereof. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Leck, Barbara Haviland Minor, Mario Joseph Nappa, Nandini C. Mouli, Jon Lee Howell
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Publication number: 20120007016Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-methoxy propane and E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (K-1233zd) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, solvent, and aerosol propellants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventor: Laurent Abbas
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Publication number: 20120004299Abstract: This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: and another material selected from the group consisting of water, fluoroketones, alcohols, hydrochlorofluoroolefins, and combinations of two or more thereof. These compositions may be used in a wide variety of applications such as, blowing agents, refrigerants, heating agents, power cycle agents, cleaning agents, aerosol propellants, sterilization agents, lubricants, flavor and fragrance extractants, flammability reducing agents, and flame suppression agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Martin R. Paonessa, Hang T. Pham, Mary Bogdan, Cliff Gittere, Martin Cheney, Linda L. Cheney
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Publication number: 20110315915Abstract: Provided are azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprised of chlorotrifluoropropene, particularly 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and iso-pentane, n-pentane, cyclo-pentane and mixtures thereof, and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: ARKEMA FRANCEInventors: Laurent Abbas, Benjamin Bin Chen, wissam Rached
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Patent number: 8083965Abstract: The refrigerating machine oil of the present invention contains a mineral oil whose nitrogen content is not more than 50 ppm by mass and whose percent in aromatic ring structures (% CA) is from 5 to 25. With the refrigerating machine oil of the present invention, high levels of lubricity, stability, and miscibility with refrigerants are attained, with a good balance between these, so refrigerating and air conditioning machines can be operated stably over a longer period.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Nippon Oil CorporationInventors: Kazuo Tagawa, Katsuya Takigawa
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Publication number: 20110309287Abstract: A trans-1,2-dichloroethylene blend which comprises a combination of a major amount of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and a minor amount of a hydrohaloolefin having an elevated flash point is disclosed The combination exhibits a flash point significantly higher than trans-1,2-dichloroethylene alone The preferred hydrohaloolefin is 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) The subject blends find application as heat transfer agents, propellents and sprayable compositions, blowing agents, solvents and cleaning agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Bin Chen, Philippe Bonnet
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Publication number: 20110309288Abstract: Provided are azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprised of E-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-E-1233zd) and isopropanol, and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: ARKEMA INC.Inventors: Benjamin Bin Chen, Laurent Abbas, Philippe Bonnet
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Patent number: 8080185Abstract: A dielectric gaseous compound which exhibits the following properties: a boiling point in the range between about ?20° C. to about ?273° C.; non-ozone depleting; a GWP less than about 22,200; chemical stability, as measured by a negative standard enthalpy of formation (dHf<0); a toxicity level such that when the dielectric gas leaks, the effective diluted concentration does not exceed its PEL; and a dielectric strength greater than air.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Matthew H. Luly, Robert G. Richard
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Patent number: 8075798Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing hydrofluoroolefins and to the uses thereof as heat transfer fluids, blowing agents, solvents and aerosols. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions having: 2 to 55% by weight, of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 2 to 55% by weight of HFC-152a and 30 to 55% by weight of HFC-32.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Arkema FranceInventor: Wissam Rached
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Patent number: 8075796Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one fluoroolefin and an effective amount of stabilizer that may be at least one phenol or a mixture of at least one phenol with other stabilizers. The stabilized compositions may be useful in cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps, as well as in applications as foam blowing agents, solvents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishants, and sterilants.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao, Mario Josph Nappa, Barbara Haviland Minor, Thomas J. Leck, Nandini C. Mouli
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Patent number: 8075797Abstract: The invention is directed to a ternary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of effective amounts of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and hydrogen fluoride.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ryan Hulse, Rajiv R. Singh, Hsueh S. Tung, Ian Shankland
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Publication number: 20110297403Abstract: Compositions are described which are useful in many applications such as fire extinguishing or refrigeration. The compositions may include a hydrochlorofluorocarbon such as 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, a dispersant such as CF3I, and an inert gas such as argon, and may in some embodiments be held under pressure. For example, some fire extinguishing compositions may be composed of 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, CF3I, and argon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Jeff Gibson, Bradford Colton
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Publication number: 20110297901Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Thomas J. Leck, Howard S. Hammel
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Patent number: 8070975Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions are useful as intermediates in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf).Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Hang T. Pham, Rajiv R. Singh, HsuehSung Tung, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Daniel C. Merkel