Abstract: Apparatus and methods for degassing and analyzing drilling fluid discharged from a wellbore at an oil and gas wellsite. The apparatus may be a drilling fluid analysis system having a gas analyzer, a fluid analyzer, and a degasser operable to release and separate mud gas entrained in the drilling fluid. The degasser may include a gas-liquid separator having a separator inlet configured to receive the drilling fluid containing the entrained mud gas, a first separator outlet for discharging the mud gas fluidly connected with the gas analyzer, and a second separator outlet for discharging degassed drilling fluid fluidly connected with the fluid analyzer.

Abstract: A curable powder coating composition comprising one or more hydroxyl or carboxyl functional polyester(s) (A), one or more hydroxyl or carboxyl functional acrylic resin(s) (B), one or more cross linker(s) (C) able to react with (A) and/or (B).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for carrying out reactions with reaction mixtures comprising different physical phases. In a first aspect, the present invention is directed to a process for carrying out chemical reactions comprising a step wherein a reaction mixture comprising at least two different physical phases, wherein at least one of these phases being liquid, is subjected to the action of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least two curvatures, wherein the channel comprises for at least a fraction of its total length a smooth inner surface.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a method of making a dispersion of polymer binder-encapsulated silica pigments for coating an ink-jet recording substrate. The method includes mixing first components of the dispersion to form a mixture, the first components including binder polymer, treating agents and a vehicle selected from the group consisting of water, a water-miscible organic solvent, and combinations thereof; shear mixing silica pigment into the mixture; and after the silica pigment is added to the mixture, shear mixing the mixture at a higher temperature and an increased grinding rate compared to a temperature and grinding rate of the shear mixing of the silica pigment into the mixture.

Abstract: A combination of PEO and a liquid is formed using low frequency, high intensity vibration to achieve a high percentage of PEO. The liquid preferably is water. The invention is also application to PEO-like structures and polymeric polyols. A solid or semi-solid composition, such as a putty, may be formed by combining a liquid, a filler, and at least 50 percent PEO by weight and vibrating the combination at low frequency, high intensity to achieve a combination having a high PEOP content. The invention is also application to PEO-like structures and polymeric polyols.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing a Polyurethane-Carbon Nanotube (PU-CNT) based coating composition. More specifically, the invention provides a method for preparing a PU-CNT based anti-corrosive coating composition. The method comprises preparing a dispersion comprising one or more types of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). The dispersion is prepared by dispersing the one or more types of CNTs in a dispersant comprising at least one polar solvent and at least one surfactant. The method further comprises mechanically mixing a hardener with the dispersion comprising the one or more types of CNTs. In addition, the method comprises mechanically mixing polyurethane with the dispersion prepared by mechanically mixing the hardener with the dispersion comprising the one or more types of CNTs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a non-transparent microvoided axially stretched film including i) mixing a linear polyester having monomer components consisting essentially of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, an aliphatic diol and optionally an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, a non-crosslinked random SAN-polymer and one or more additional ingredients to produce a mixture, ii) forming the mixture produced in step i) in a thick film followed by quenching; iii) stretching the thick film at a temperature between the glass transition temperature of the SAN-polymer and the glass transition temperature of said linear polyester to at least twice the initial length, and (iv) further stretching the film at an angle substantially 90° to the previous stretching process to at least twice the initial length and at 90° C. or below.

Abstract: A combination of PEO and a liquid is formed using low frequency, high intensity vibration to achieve a high percentage of PEO. The liquid preferably is water. The invention is also application to PEO-like structures and polymeric polyols. A solid or semi-solid composition, such as a putty, may be formed by combining a liquid, a filler, and at least 50 percent PEO by weight and vibrating the combination at low frequency, high intensity to achieve a combination having a high PEOP content. The invention is also application to PEO-like structures and polymeric polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-based pigment dispersion which includes a first step of mixing (A) an emulsion composition including a water-insoluble polymer having a specific weight-average molecular weight and containing a salt-forming group, an organic solvent having a specific solubility in water, a neutralizing agent and water, with (B) a pigment to obtain a preliminary dispersion having a content of non-volatile components of from 5 to 50% by weight and a weight ratio of the organic solvent to water [organic solvent/water] of from 0.1 to 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuously producing thermoplastically processable polyurethanes with improved softening behaviour in a sequence of static mixers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the manufacture of nanoscale particles of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR). As SBR particles are elastic in nature, conventional methods of size reductions such as impacting, grinding are unable to achieve the final size. The present invention successfully achieves size reduction of the elastic material to nano scale by carefully controlled hydrodynamic cavitation techniques.

Abstract: A process for the continuous production of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion based on at least one aliphatic and/or aromatic polyisocyanate is described, which is characterised by the following steps: a) production of an aqueous pre-emulsion by mixing a polyurethane prepolymer containing hydrophilic and/or potentially hydrophilic groups with water in a mixing nozzle, wherein the polyurethane prepolymer is injected into the water; b) formation of an emulsion by homogenization of the pre-emulsion from step a) in a multi-step homogenizing nozzle. Paint films containing the aqueous polyurethane dispersion produced by the process can be used to coat substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a polyurethane emulsion, capable of continuously producing a polyurethane emulsion which contains substantially no organic solvent and also has excellent storage stability over time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process to create without mechanical agitation a zone of low shear, low turbulence flow pattern within a continuous liquid phase contained in a vessel and comprising a dispersed phase consisting of particles or immiscible liquid droplets which have a density different from and should be distributed within the continuous phase without excessive agglomeration or breakups in order to largely preserve the initial particle size distribution, by a continuous or periodic re-circulation of at least a part of the continuous phase which is preferably free of dispersed particles or droplets.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the method of extruding a thermoplastic co-polyester EMA (ethyl methyl acrylate) blended film at temperatures well above the melt temperature of the base thermoplastic co-polyester, the co-polyester/EMA film having enhanced barrier properties. Notably, the present invention contemplates extrusion of co-polyester compounds onto suitable substrates without the need to employ antioxidant compounds in the molten polymer material. A further aspect of the present invention entails a film comprising an EMA and co-polyester thermoplastic admixed with a compatibilizer and extruded at a temperature at least 10% higher than the melt temperature, which in turn provides the co-polyester film with durable adhesive properties in addition to good breathability as measured by moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR).

Abstract: A process for preparing an enlarged latex, which comprises (1) causing (a) an anionic surfactant and (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a cationic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant to exist in a latex, (2) adding, as an aggregating and enlarging agent, at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) an inorganic acid, (ii) an organic acid, (iii) a substance which forms an acid in water, (iv) a combination of at least two substances which are reacted with each other to form an acid, and (v) a substance which forms an acid by exposure to active rays to the latex in the presence of these surfactants, and (3) causing the acid derived from the aggregating and enlarging agent to act on the latex, thereby enlarging the particle diameter of the latex, an enlarged latex obtained by the preparation process, a graft copolymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer with the enlarged latex, and a resin composition comprising the graft copolymer and a thermoplastic resi

Abstract: A method for modifying a high-density polyethylene (HDPE)-clay nanocomposite is disclosed. The method comprises shearing a melt of the nanocomposite at an effective shear rate. The modified nanocomposite shows significantly increased complex melt viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparing high concentration polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) aqueous mixtures, wherein the PVA solid concentration is at least 14% in the mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous resin dispersions comprising water, resin, a surfactant, and a caseinate. This invention also relates to the process for producing the aqueous resin dispersion and to adhesives formulated with the aqueous resin dispersion.

Abstract: An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a host plastic material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing polymers having an average particle size of less than about 40 micrometers is described. The process involves dissolving a polymer in a solvent to form a solution that is introduced into an agitating aqueous medium.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant including 80-97% by weight, based on the weight of the pigment dispersant, of a first polymer comprising as copolymerized units 15-75% by weight, based on the first polymer weight, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid-functional monomer, the polymer having a Mw from 4,000 to 16,000, and the polymer having a Tg greater than 70° C.; and 3-20% by weight, based on the weight of the pigment dispersant, of a poly(ethylene oxide/propylene oxide) block second polymer having an Mw from 3,000 to 20,000 and an HLB value of 16 to 32 is provided. And the invention relates to a method for dispersing a pigment in an aqueous medium using the pigment dispersant, an aqueous pigment dispersion including the pigment dispersant, and an aqueous ink including the pigment dispersion.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing polymers having an average particle size of less than about 40 micrometers is described. The process involves dissolving a polymer in a solvent to form a solution that is introduced into an agitating aqueous medium.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing pigmented thermoplastic molding compositions in an extruder, comprises I) in a first zone A) metering in from 10 to 99.999% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer into an extruder and II) in a subsequent zone at temperatures below the respective glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic A) B) adding from 0.001 to 60% by weight of a colorant and then heating the thermoplastic/colorant mixture in the subsequent zones, homogenizing the polymer melt and extruding the resultant mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer feed system and a method of using the same wherein clogging of the polymer input line is avoided by the use of air to purge the system of any unwanted polymer or electrolyte. The purging avoids the contact of the water with the polymer and the build-up of unwanted activated polymer and clogging in the supply and in the subsequent conduits.

Abstract: A process for producing a toner. The process has the steps of dispersing a fine-particle colorant in a liquid monomer mixture containing at least a liquid polymerizable monomer, dispersing the resulting colorant-dispersed liquid monomer mixture in an aqueous dispersion medium to form particles of a polymerizable monomer composition, and polymerizing polymerizable monomers present in the particles in the aqueous dispersion medium to form toner particles. In the dispersion step, a media particle agitation type wet-dispersion machine is used as a dispersion means. The dispersion machine has a cylindrical vessel having a first wall surface having a liquid-feed opening and a second wall surface having a liquid-discharge opening.

Abstract: A method of producing hydrophilic resin by pulverizing and drying a hydrogel polymer, in which, during pulverization of the hydrogel polymer, the hydrogel polymer is sheared between two spiral rotary blades with different respective feed rates, provided opposite one another. Due to the difference in feed rates of the two rotary blades, one rotary blade overtakes the other, and the hydrogel polymer is caught therebetween and sheared. It is preferable if the temperature of the hydrogel polymer at this time is no less than 40.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent coating compositions containing a binder and 0.5 to 25 wt. %, based on resin solids, of a material consisting of nanoscale primary particles obtained by jet dispersion of the nanoscale particles in the coating composition. The present invention also relates to a process for the production of these transparent coating compositions containing nanoscale particles by passing the coating compositions containing nanoscale primary particles and a binder in at least one pass through an apparatus which has at least one nozzle or at least one slit having a bore diameter or slit width of 0.05 to 1 mm and a length to diameter ratio of the bore or a depth to slit width ratio of the slit of 1 to 10, wherein there is a pressure differential between the nozzle inlet and outlet of at least 0.5, preferably of 1 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer feed system and a method of using the same wherein clogging of the polymer input line is avoided by the use of air to purge the system of any unwanted polymer or electrolyte. The purging avoids the contact of the water with the polymer and the build-up of unwanted activated polymer and clogging in the supply and in the subsequent conduits.

Abstract: A crosslinkable waterborne dispersion of a hydroxy functional polydiene polymer composition which comprises: (a) 10 to 65% w of a hydroxy functional polydiene polymer, (b) 0.2 to 25% w of a compatible amino resin, (c) 0.1 to 10% w of a surfactant which is nonionic or anionic and has a volatile cation, and (d) the balance water. The invention also describes a water-continuous process and an inversion processes for making such dispersions.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic elastomer composition which comprises dynamically cross-linking an olefine copolymer rubber and an olefine plastic using a twin-screw extruder, said process being characterized in that said twin-screw extruder comprises one or more kneading zones within a dynamically cross-linking area and the first kneading zone among said zones comprises a screw with forward kneading disks having a minimum thickness (T.sub.min) of less than 13 mm per disk. Said method enables production of a thermoplastic elastomer composition of good quality regardless of the scale of production.

Abstract: Stable photographic coating compositions comprising a polymer latex are prepared by mixing an aqueous solution comprising gelatin with a latex dispersion of a polymer of the formula(A).sub.x (B).sub.y (C).sub.zwhereA and B are formed from nonionic monomers,C is formed from anionic monomers, andx, y and z are monomer weight fractions where x=0 to 1.0, y=0 to 1.0, x+y=about 0.98 to 1.0, and z=0 to about 0.02,wherein A, B, x and y are such that latex dispersions of polymers of the formula (A).sub.x (B).sub.y have calcium ion critical coagulation concentrations of less than 80 mM Ca.sup.+2 in gelatin solutions,wherein the gelatin of the aqueous solution mixed with the latex dispersion comprises a gelatin of low calcium ion content such that the coating composition has a calcium Ca.sup.2+ concentration of less than 2 mM. The method of the invention allows for the preparation of aqueous gelatin coating solutions comprising latex dispersions of polymers which are unstable in the presence of calcium ions.

Abstract: Loaded latex dispersions of hydrophobic photographically useful compounds with a wide variety of polymer latices are prepared by preparing an oil phase solution of the hydrophobic compound or compounds, preferably essentially free of water-miscible or volatile solvent, combining the oil solution with one or more aqueous solutions, at least one of which contains a polymer latex, and mixing the combination of oil solution, aqueous solution and latex under high shear or turbulence sufficient to cause loading of the photographically useful compound into the dispersed polymer latex wherein the pH of the mixture does not need to be significantly changed.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of pigmented toner compositions comprising: a) forming at a first temperature, a first melt mixture comprised of a partially crosslinked thermoplastic resin, pigment, optionally a wax, and optional additives, wherein the partially crosslinked thermoplastic resin is comprised of a mixture of crosslinked resin macrogel particles, crosslinked resin microgel particles, and uncrosslinked resin; and b) melt mixing at a second temperature, the first melt mixture to form a second mixture, wherein the macrogel particles are partially converted into microgel particles, and wherein the second temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing stopping compounds, in particular such as can be used for motor vehicle repair lacquering, in which in a first stage at least 90 wt.-% of the solvents required and 80 to 100 wt.-% of the binding agents required are dispersed together with such a proportion of the pigments and/or extenders as is required in order to ensure that the mixture can be dispersed in a high-speed agitator mill, as well as optionally together with the required additives in a high-speed agitator mill, in particular a bead mill or sand mill, whereupon the dispersed material produced is, in a second stage, mixed with the remaining amounts of pigment and/or extender as well as optionally the remaining amounts of binding agent and solvent and dispersed in a dissolver to the required fineness.

Abstract: Disclosed herein in are a magnetic paint composed of a kneaded composition comprising fine magnetic iron based alloy particles, acicular fine magnetic iron oxide particles or plate-like fine magnetic ferrite particles, a binder resin and an organic solvent, the solid content of the fine magnetic iron based alloy particles, the acicular fine magnetic iron oxide particles or plate-like fine magnetic ferrite particles and the binder resin in the kneaded composition being from 65 to 85% by weight, the binder resin being from 5 to 30% by weight based on the fine magnetic iron based alloy particles, the acicular fine magnetic iron oxide particles or plate-like fine magnetic ferrite particles, and a gloss at 45.degree. after dispersion for 6 hours being not less than 120% when formed into a coating film; and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of hydrating a particulated polymer and producing a well treatment gel includes a mixer for spraying the polymer with water at a substantially constant water velocity and at a substantially constant water spray pattern at all flow rates of the water. A centrifugal diffuser is connected to the mixer for receiving the mixture, centrifugally diffusing the motive energy of the mixture, and hydrating the mixture into a gel. A centrifugal separator and constant velocity jet pump may be connected between the mixer and the centrifugal diffuser. A dilution valve is connected to the discharge of the centrifugal diffuser for mixing water with the gel at a substantially constant mixing energy at all flow rates of the gel and producing a diluted gel. A viscometer may be connected to the discharge of the dilution valve for measuring the viscosity of the diluted gel and regulating the flow of gel from the centrifugal diffuser to the dilution valve in order to control the viscosity of the diluted gel.

Abstract: A composite particle dispersion is prepared by mixing an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles which will form the particle shell with pre-formed polymer particles which will form the core at a temperature above the glass transition temperature for the shell particles. In order to ensure composite particle formation, certain interfacial energy criteria have to be satisfied for the core particle surface/shell particle surface/liquid interfaces. In order to allow the desired energy relationships to be established, the core particle surfaces include covalently attached ionic groupings which enable a permanent modification of the core particle surface to be made.

Abstract: The subject invention discloses a process for producing a neutralized latex that is useful in the manufacture of water reducible coatings which involves.(1) free radical aqueous emulsion polymerizing at a pH of less then about 3.5, a monomer mixture which comprises based on 100 weight percent monomers: (a) from about 45 to about 85 weight percent vinyl aromatic monomers, (b) from about 15 to about 50 weight percent of at least one alkyl acrylate monomer, and (c) from about 1 to about 6 weight percent of at least one unsaturated carbonyl compound; in the presence of about 0.5 to 4.0 phm at least one phosphate ester surfactant; in the presence of about 0.5 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a treated blend which contains pigment material dispersed in a continuous phase of water and a polyester material. The invention also concerns compositions prepared from such process. The polyester material of the treated blend is linear, contains a sulfomonomer, and has an average particle size of less than 1 .mu.m.

Abstract: Polymer activation apparatus for activating a liquid polymer emulsion in dilution water includes a first processing zone in which the polymer solution is subjected to a high mean shear rate for a predetermined period of time, and a second processing zone in which the polymer solution is subjected to a low mean shear rate for a longer period of time. The shear rates and residence times in the zones are selected to produce maximum activation in less total processing and aging time than that required in known apparatus.

Abstract: An o/w water paint having excellent dispersibility and stability is prepared according to a phase conversion process comprising adding ammonia or an amine and water to a solution of an epoxy resin, a hardener resin, and an acrylic resin in an organic solvent or to a molten mixture of these resins to neutralize the acrylic resin. In view of adhesion of a coat to metal and workability, branched alkylamines or heterocyclic amines are suitable as the neutralizing amines. In applying this paint, steam optionally containing fine water droplets is preferably applied to a wet coat prior to drying. Furthermore, a process for the continuous production of an emulsion type water paint comprising a carboxyl group-containing acrylic resin component, an epoxy resin component and a curing agent resin component for the epoxy resin is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing an oil-in-water type uniform dispersion of liquid droplets, which comprises ejecting into an aqueous medium containing a dispersion stabilizer, which forms a continuous phase and moves upwards, a hydrophobic liquid having a specific gravity smaller than the aqueous medium, through a nozzle plate having a plurality of perforations capable of ejecting the hydrophobic liquid upwards, to form liquid droplets of the hydrophobic liquid in the aqueous medium, wherein a nozzle plate having a number of perforations for ejection arranged in a ring form is used as said nozzle plate, and a polymerization method for preparing polymer beads of uniform particle size, which comprises applying the method for preparing an oil-in-water type uniform dispersion of liquid droplets.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a treated blend which contains pigment material dispersed in a continuous phase of water and a polyester material. The invention also concerns compositions prepared from such process. The polyester material of the treated blend is linear, contains a sulfomonomer, and has an average particle size of less than 1 .mu.m.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of composite particle dispersons is disclosed. The composite particles have a core particle 1 surrounded by a second material 2. Normally a core shell particle will be formed and the second material which forms the shell will be a polymer material.The composite particles are formed by mixing a dispersion of polymer particles with pre-formed core material particles. The polymer particles are stabilized relative to one another, and the core material particles are destabilized in the dispersion so that they are able to make contact with the surfaces of the polymer particles. The process takes place at a temperature above the operative glass transition temperature of the polymer, and in the process the polymer spreads over the surface of the core particle so that the core particle is encapsulated.

Abstract: Continuous ultrasonic irradiation during the free radical aqueous graft or over copolymerization of an unsaturated monomer on a protein provides a latex of reduced viscosity and increased solids content.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process and an apparatus for making a stable solution or dispersion of a hydrosoluble powder.It is characterized by the simultaneous use of a system for withdrawing powder from a vessel (2) e.g. by means of a gas (4), the dilution of the powder in a carrying gas, the driving with said carrying gas, of the obtained dilution, through a transfer duct (10), the passage of the dilution across an electrostatic field (11) and the solubilization in water of a tank (12).The invention is particularly applicable to the dispersion of polyacrylamides used in the technique of enhanced oil recovery.

Abstract: The flocculation performance, for instance on low pressure or other pressure filtration (such as a belt press), of a solution of a high molecular weight organic polymeric flocculant having IV above 4 is improved by subjecting the solution to degradation, preferably by mechanical shear such as through a Silverson mixer or by a fast rotating blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of mixtures of isocyanate and water which are stable for a short time for glueing particulate material, in particular chips, fibers, or the like, in which isocyanate is injected at high pressure into the water, characterized in that the water is delivered to the site of injection as a stream under low pressure, and to an apparatus for carrying out such process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of mixtures of isocyanate and water which are stable for a short time for glueing particulate material, in particular chips, fibers, or the like, in which isocyanate is injected at high pressure into the water characterized in that the water is delivered to the site of injection as a stream under low pressure, and to an apparatus for carrying out such process.