Abstract: A heating and cooling system for use in high-rise residential and commercial buildings may include a condensing unit having dimensions no greater than 12 inches deep by 40 inches wide by 20 inches tall and a fan coil unit coupled to the condensing unit via refrigeration tubing. The fan coil unit may have dimensions of no greater than 14 inches deep by 43 inches wide by 11 inches tall. The condensing unit may include a condenser water connection, a refrigeration tubing connection, a compressor, and a heat exchanger. The fan coil unit may include a filter rack configured to hold a MERV 13 filter, two in-line high-pressure fans, and at least one access panel on a bottom surface of the fan coil unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photoresponsive gas-generating material that is to be used in a micropump of a microfluid device having fine channels formed therein, and is capable of effectively generating gases for transporting a microfluid in response to light irradiation and transporting the microfluid at an improved transport efficiency. The present invention also provides a micropump incorporating the photoresponsive gas-generating material. A photoresponsive gas-generating material 13 is to be used in a micropump having fine channels formed in a substrate, and comprises a photo-sensitive acid-generating agent and an acid-sensitive gas-generating agent, and a micropump 10 has the photoresponsive gas-generating material 13 housed therein.

Abstract: A device is provided for generating a vacuum for a vacuum cementing device, the device including a channel and a connector for a gas cartridge. The connector has an opener for opening the gas cartridge, and connects the gas cartridge to the channel in a pressure-tight manner, such that gas from the opened gas cartridge flows along the channel to the surroundings of the device. The channel includes at least one T-piece, provided as Venturi nozzle, having a vacuum connector for the vacuum cementing device, such that gas from the opened gas cartridge flowing through the channel generates a negative pressure at the vacuum connector. A method is also provided including steps of opening a gas cartridge, flowing gas from the gas cartridge through a Venturi nozzle, whereby by a negative pressure is generated, and applying the negative pressure to a vacuum cementing system.

Abstract: A vacuum source arbitration system is disclosed. In one example, vacuum is supplied to a vacuum reservoir via an ejector during a first condition, and vacuum is supplied to the vacuum reservoir via an engine intake manifold during a second condition. The approach may provide a desired level of vacuum in a reservoir while reducing engine fuel consumption.

Abstract: A vacuum source including an ejector is disclosed. In one example, vacuum is supplied via the ejector when a turbocharger has excess boost capacity. The approach can prioritize how excess boost may be used to provide vacuum.

Abstract: A water jet type pump is part of a system for generating an ultrahigh vacuum. The pump includes a pump chamber through which an ionic fluid flows at high velocity. The chamber has a first fluid feed for the fluid, the first feed ending in a nozzle with a nozzle opening, and a fluid discharge. A second feed of the pump chamber is connected to a high pressure chamber to be evacuated. Gas is suctioned out of the high vacuum chamber through the second feed by way of the flowing fluid jet, which is used to discharge the gas out of the pump chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for a diaphragm pump and a method for transporting at least a portion of a latex and/or a latex drag reducer through a diaphragm pump are disclosed. A method for reducing the pressure drop associated with flowing a hydrocarbon-containing fluid through a pipeline also is disclosed.

Abstract: A thermo-pneumatic peristaltic pump. A heating base board includes at least one heater. A membrane disposition board is disposed on the heating base board and includes at least one membrane chamber. The membrane chamber includes a first chamber body and a second chamber body. The first chamber body connects to the second chamber body and covers the heater. A fluidic receiving board is disposed on the membrane disposition board and includes at least one fluidic chamber, a fluidic inlet, and a fluidic outlet. The fluidic chamber is connected between the fluidic inlet and the fluidic outlet and is disposed on the second chamber body of the membrane chamber.

Abstract: In a method for optimizing gas lift operations in the production of crude oil, a surfactant is injected with the lift gas into the an oil well such that the surface tension between the lift gas and the formation fluid being produced is reduced and/or a lift gas-formation fluid foam is formed. The reduction in surface tension and/or foam formation increases the efficiency of the lift gas for lifting the formation fluid to the surface. The surfactant is selected to minimize corrosion. The surfactants consist essentially of sultaines, hydroxy sultaines, and their salts. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for distributing products, in particular pyrophoric, from a storage point to a use point. According to the invention, an inert gas is bubbled through the product, in particular pyrophoric, to be purified in the liquid state in order to generate a mixture, the mixture is preferably routed close to the use point, the product, in particular pyrophoric, is separated from the inert gas and from some light impurities, to generate a purified final product, in particular pyrophoric, in liquid or solid form. The purified product is supplied in a quantity just necessary to the use point, particularly when it is solidified in the heat exchanger after the transport of the mixture.

Abstract: A process for pneumatic delivery of water-absorbing polymer particles, the compressor used for pneumatic delivery having a steep characteristic and the initial gas rate in the delivery corresponding to a Froude number of from 10 to 18.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a vacuum and for separating condensable components present in vapor which accumulates during the production of a polymer by melt-phase polycondensation under vacuum. Vapor produced during the production of polymers by melt-phase polycondensation in at least one reaction step under vacuum is drawn of by at least one steam jet vacuum pump with a down stream injection condenser. The steam jet vacuum pump is driven with alkylene carbonate in vapor form and liquid alkylene carbonate is then supplied to the injection condenser as coolant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of petrochemistry, in particular to a method of compressing a gaseous hydrocarbon-containing medium, for example, different hydrocarbon gases including flares produced in the oil refining and petrochemical industries. A distillate of a rectifying column of an atmosphere-vacuum oil refining unit is fed as the fresh liquid working medium into a circulation loop of a liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium, which contains a liquid-gas jet device, a separator and a pump. The liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium is removed from the circulation loop to a cracking and rectifying unit in which the liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium is subjected to cracking with subsequent rectification in the rectifying column of that unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of petrochemistry, in particular to a method of compressing a gaseous hydrocarbon-containing medium, for example, different hydrocarbon gases including flares produced in the oil refining and petrochemical industries. A distillate of a rectifying column of an atmosphere-vacuum oil refining unit is fed as the fresh liquid working medium into a circulation loop of a liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium, which contains a liquid-gas jet device, a separator and a pump. The liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium is removed from the circulation loop to a cracking and rectifying unit in which the liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium is subjected to cracking with subsequent rectification in the rectifying column of that unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of petrochemistry, in particular to a method of compressing a gaseous hydrocarbon-containing medium, for example, different hydrocarbon gases including flares produced in the oil refining and petrochemical industries. A distillate of a rectifying column of an atmosphere-vacuum oil refining unit is fed as the fresh liquid working medium into a circulation loop of a liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium, which contains a liquid-gas jet device, a separator and a pump. The liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium is removed from the circulation loop to a cracking and rectifying unit in which the liquid hydrocarbon-containing medium is subjected to cracking with subsequent rectification in the rectifying column of that unit.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pump [10] for pumping various primary fluids. A body is formed from silicon dies [102,104]. A primary fluid channel [110] is formed in the body and a primary fluid supply [122] is coupled to the primary fluid channel [110] to supply a primary fluid to the primary fluid channel [110]. A mechanism for introducing a secondary fluid to an interface region of the primary fluid channel [110] is formed in the body. An energy delivery device is formed in the body to deliver energy to an interface between region between the primary fluid and the secondary fluid to create a thermal gradient along the fluid interface. The thermal gradient results in a surface tension gradient along the interface. The primary fluid will move to compensate for the surface tension gradient. Various semiconductor fabrication processes can be used to form the elements on the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple liquid transportation method without requiring high electric voltage or special external equipment, and a method for transporting liquid based on this transportation method. The liquid transportation method comprises a step of introducing a magnetic fluid and a liquid to be transported into a conduit or a chamber connected thereto so that the magnetic fluid and the liquid to be transported are in contact with each other directly or indirectly via a medium, a step of moving the magnetic fluid by applying a magnetic field, and a step of moving above-mentioned liquid to be transported by letting it follow the movement of the magnetic fluid. The present invention also provides a simple transportation method of a specific amount of liquid without requiring high voltage or incorporation of specific actuator components such as valves.

Abstract: A method of dispersing de-iceant into a stream of air flowing through an air supply line comprises the steps of placing a turbine in the air supply line; forcing at least a portion of the stream of compressed air to pass through the turbine, thus causing the turbine to spin; and using the spinning turbine to atomize the de-iceant. A preferred turbine both generates an electrical current and disperses a liquid de-iceant and comprises a rotatable shaft; a rotor connected to the shaft; a stator surrounding the rotor and being prevented from turning; electrical conductors connected to the stator; one or more blades connected to the rotating shaft at an angle to the direction of flow of air past the shaft so as to cause the shaft to rotate as air flows past the blades; a centrifuging surface connected to the shaft; and a conduit for supplying de-iceant to the centrifuging surface.

Abstract: An explosive slurry is positioned in the interior of a pressure tank. A liquid is introduced into the interior of the pressure tank and into direct contact with the slurry. The slurry is forced out of the interior of the pressure tank to a position of utilization by the pressure of the liquid and without passing the slurry through a pump.

Abstract: A pumping device providing direct energy exchange between a working fluid and a pumped fluid, comprising at least a first ejector propelling the working fluid in one direction and at least a second ejector propelling working fluid in a second direction. The axial thrust induced by the jet emitted in the first direction compensates at least partly that of a jet emitted in the second direction by another ejector.

Abstract: A system for removing fluid in a remediation application comprises a supply of pressurized liquid; a supply of contaminated fluid, the contaminated liquid comprising a plurality of components; a jet assembly in fluid communication with the supply of contaminated liquid, the pressurized liquid entering the jet assembly to create a high velocity outlet stream and corresponding vacuum, wherein the vacuum draws contaminated fluid from the supply of contaminated liquid and mixes with the high velocity liquid stream to form a mixed liquid stream; and means for discharging the mixed liquid stream.

Abstract: A method for driving an ionic conductive liquid comprises placing a pair of electrodes in the ionic conductive liquid, and exerting an electromagnetic force to the liquid by application of a voltage between the pair of the electrodes to drive the liquid. A method for mixing and agitating a medium comprises feeding the medium to an ionic conductive liquid, placing a pair of electrodes in the ionic conductive liquid, and exerting an electromagnetic force to the liquid by application of a voltage to drive the liquid and to mix and agitate the medium. An apparatus for delivering a liquid comprises a container for housing an ionic conductive liquid, at least one pair of electrodes in the container, and a power source for applying an voltage between the pair of electrodes, the apparatus delivering the liquid from the container by driving the liquid according to the method for driving.

Abstract: A system for removing a gas from a pressurized gas container. A sealable, impermeable rupture vessel encloses an interior on all sides and has a sealable door for allowing access to the interior for placement therein of the gas container. A puncture device is contained within the rupture vessel for puncturing the gas container and releasing the potentially hazardous and unknown gas from the gas container into the rupture vessel. A pump draws the gas from within the rupture vessel without permitting the gas to communicate with any moving parts in the pump.

Abstract: A method for non-destructive compression of a reactive gas such as ozone employs a liquid used as a compressant or sealant in a compressor where the liquid is substantially free of elements which decompose the gas. Provision is also made for extraction of heat of compression absorbed by the liquid of the compressant or sealant, for addition of chilled and pH adjusted liquid, and for addition of acid, if necessary.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for volatile inhibition and transport of inhibitor in the volatile phase to produced liquids of corrosion in a gas lift process in which a lift gas is pumped into a well to facilitate petroleum production of the well. The method comprises introducing to the lift gas a corrosion-inhibiting amount of a dihydrothiazole of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R', R", R'", and R.sup.4 are independently selected from among hydrogen and alkyl groups of up to about 3 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of carbon atoms of R, R', R", R'" does not exceed about 14.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for the pumping and metering of liquid products, wherein the melting point is between 200.degree. and 350.degree. C. In the process, a pulsation generator with piston and diaphragm displaces a thermal fluid which actuates a pumping apparatus, and the fluid transmits its pulsations to a molten tin alloy or tin bath contained in a siphon, the bath in turn transmitting the pulsations to part of the liquid product to be displaced and which is contained in a conduit connecting the siphon to a diaphragm-free pumping head, between the suction valve and delivery valve of the said pumping head, which makes the latter operate in suction and delivery with respect to the same product between suction pipe and delivery pipe. The process and apparatus are particularly applicable to the pumping of melted salts with a melting point between 200.degree. and 350.degree. C. at temperatures between 210.degree. and 380.degree. C.

Abstract: The method of the present invention relates to a gas lift operation wherein pressurized injection gas is mixed with pressurized injection liquid prior to introducing the pressurized mixture into a borehole. The pressurized injection gas and liquid mixture is introduced into one portion of the well bore to a point below an initial column of well fluid present in another portion of the well bore conduit. As the mixture of injection gas and liquid travels towards the bottom of the well bore the gas is compressed more and more by the height of the column of liquid thereabove and is subsequently passed to said another portion of the well bore where the gas rises and expands to lift the oil or other well fluid to the surface.

Abstract: Combustion jet pumps ingest waste heat gases from power plant engines and boilers to boost their pressure for the ultimate low temperature utilization of the captured heat for heating homes, full-year hot houses, sterilization purposes, recreational hot water, absorption refrigeration and the like. Jet pump energy is sustained from the incineration of solids, liquids and gases and vapors or simply from burning fuels. This is the energy needed to transport the reaction products to the point of heat utilization and to optimize the heat transfer to that point. Sequent jet pumps raise and preserve energy levels. Crypto-steady and special jet pumps increase pumping efficiency. The distribution conduit accepts fluidized solids, liquids, gases and vapors in multiphase flow. Temperature modulation and flow augmentation takes place by water injection. Macro solids such as dried sewage waste are removed by cyclone separation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process whereby heavy, viscous crude oil may be produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation utilizing a jet pump without the problems associated with cavitation damage of the jet pump found in the prior art. The jet pump is operated with a power fluid comprising water and surfactant, the power fluid forming an emulsion with the heavy, viscous crude oil in the jet stream of the jet pump.

Abstract: Combustion jet pumps ingest waste heat gases from power plant engines and boilers to boost their pressure for the ultimate low temperature utilization of the captured heat for heating homes, full-year hot houses, sterilization purposes, recreational hot water, absorption refrigeration and the like. Jet pump energy is sustained from the incineration of solids, liquids and gases and vapors or simply from burning fuels. This is the energy needed to transport the reaction products to the point of heat utilization and to optimize the heat transfer to that point. Sequent jet pumps raise and preserve energy levels. Crypto-steady and special jet pumps increase pumping efficiency. The distribution conduit accepts fluidized solids, liquids, gases and vapors in multiphase flow. Temperature modulation and flow augmentation takes place by water injection. Macro solids such as dried sewage waste are removed by cyclone separation.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of pumping hot, erosive slurry of coal solids in a coal derived, water immiscible liquid to higher pressure involves the use of a motive fluid which is miscible with the liquid of the slurry. The apparatus includes a pump 12, a remote check valve 14 and a chamber 16 between and in fluid communication with the pump 12 and check valve 14 through conduits 18,20. Pump 12 exerts pressure on the motive fluid and thereby on the slurry through a concentration gradient of coal solids within chamber 16 to alternately discharge slurry under pressure from the outlet port of check valve 14 and draw slurry in through the inlet port of check valve 14.

Abstract: An assembly for sealing an interface between a high pressure steam chest or chamber and a casing, wherein high pressure steam flows from the steam chest into the interior of the casing. The assembly comprises a sealing element extending through the interface for preventing direct contact between the high pressure steam and the interface, and joined to the steam chest so that a steam tight joint is developed therebetween.

Abstract: A vapor booster diffusion pump is provided with an organosiloxane pump fluid consisting essentially of octamethyl-3,5-diphenyltetrasiloxane.