Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a blow-by gas treating device. The blow-by gas treating device includes a separator having a line connection portion. The line connection portion includes an intake connection union, to which an intake connection line is attached, a sensor connection union, to which a pressure sensor is connected, a partition plate, which divides the space in the separator into a first space and a second space, and a constriction, which is provided in the partition plate and allows the first space and the second space to communicate with each other. The line connection portion is constituted by combining a first unit, which includes the partition plate and defines the first space, and a second unit, which defines the second space with the partition plate of the first unit. The intake connection union and the sensor connection union are provided in the second unit.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel gas pre-filter unit can include a housing, a filter, and an inlet valve. The housing is installed in a vehicle structure that includes an outlet valve. The filter is located in the housing and between the inlet and outlet valves with respect to fuel gas flow through the pre-filter unit. The inlet valve permits and prevents gas flow into the housing and has a valve head that opens and closes an inlet port. The outlet valve permits and prevents gas flow out of the housing and eventually to a vehicle fuel gas storage tank. The outlet valve has a valve head that opens and closes an outlet port.

Abstract: A particle impact device for a hand-held trace particle detection system includes an intake manifold that includes a first conduit defining an intake port. The intake port defines a first transport area. The intake manifold also includes a second conduit coupled to the first conduit. The second conduit defines a discharge port that defines a second transport area. The first transport area is greater than the second transport area. The particle impact device also includes a combined deposition and deflection apparatus positioned downstream of the discharge port. The combined deposition and deflection apparatus defines a deposition and deflection surface positioned a predetermined distance from the discharge port. The deposition and deflection surface is configured to deflect a fluid stream and collect at least a portion of particles entrained in the fluid stream.

Abstract: A method for assembling turbomachinery having combined particle separation device and flow regulating device is provided. The turbomachinery includes a casing; a compressor attached to an inside of the casing, the compressor having a shaft supported by bearings; and a cooling system mounted inside the casing and configured to cool the bearings of the compressor with a cooling fluid. The cooling system includes a particle separation device configured to separate particles from the cooling fluid, and a flow regulation device that fluidly communicates with the particle separation device without contacting the particle separation device. The flow regulation device is disposed adjacent to the particle separation device within a wall of the casing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and a system for separating oxygen from air. A compressible air stream that contains oxygen is mixed in a substantially co-current flow with an incompressible fluid stream comprising an incompressible fluid in which oxygen is capable of being preferentially absorbed. Rotational velocity is imparted to the mixed streams, separating an incompressible fluid in which at least a portion of the oxygen is absorbed from other compressible components of the air stream. The compressible air stream may be provided at a stream velocity having a Mach number of at least 0.1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and a system for separating hydrogen or helium from gas having a mixture of gaseous components. A compressible feed stream that contains at least one target compressible component and hydrogen or helium is mixed in a substantially co-current flow with an incompressible fluid stream comprising an incompressible fluid in which the target component(s) is/are capable of being preferentially absorbed. Rotational velocity is imparted to the mixed streams, separating an incompressible fluid in which at least a portion of the target component is absorbed from a compressible product stream containing the hydrogen or helium. The compressible feed stream may be provided at a stream velocity having a Mach number of at least 0.1.

Abstract: A class of devices using nanotubes and nano-shapes which can partially organize molecules in random motion to move either some selectively or all of them, to create pressure differences and hence motive forces, or cause air flow into pressurized area. Because Air is a cloud of particles separated by vacuum, the device in air can be used to create motive force pushing any form of vehicle, lifting force for any form of air vehicle, air compression, power source for any form of machine, conveyor or generator, using the solar energy stored in the air in the form of heat, 24 hours a day, worldwide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a separator and more specifically, but not exclusively, to a centrifugal separator for the cleaning of a gaseous fluid. A centrifugal separator is provided as comprising a housing defining an inner space, and a rotor assembly for imparting a rotary motion onto a mixture of substances to be separated. The rotor assembly is located in said inner space and is rotatable about an axis relative to the housing. The rotor assembly comprises an inlet for receiving said mixture of substances, an outlet from which said substances are ejected from the rotor assembly during use, and a flow path for providing fluid communication between the inlet and outlet, wherein the outlet is positioned more radially outward from said axis than the inlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to cryogenic engineering. The inventive device for liquefying and separating gas and for releasing one or more gases from a mixture thereof, comprises, in series axially positioned, a prechamber (1) with gas flow whirling means (2) arranged therein, a subsonic or supersonic nozzle (3) with a working segment (4), which is abutted thereto and to which liquid phase extracting means (5) is connected, and a subsonic diffuser (7) or the combination of a supersonic (6) and the subsonic diffuser (7). The length of the working segment (4) is selected according to a condition of forming condensate drops with a size greater than 0.5 mkm and of drifting them, by centrifugal forces, from the axial area of the working segment to the walls of the drop extracting means. The device is provided with an additional nozzle (8) arranged in the prechamber. The invention makes it possible to increase the separation efficiency.

Abstract: An engine crankcase breather for oil segregation, from blow-by gases, in an engine. The engine crankcase breather includes a housing with an inlet located in a downstream direction of the blow-by gases and an outlet. The breather also includes a baffle within the housing which poses a tortuous path for the blow-by gases, in order to segregate oil particles from the blow-by gases. The baffle includes a hook-shaped portion, in which the oil segregation takes place. The engine crankcase breather further includes a trough extending within the housing. The trough is aligned with the hook-shaped portion of the baffle, to collect the segregated oil from the blow-by gases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low emission power plant. A compressible feed stream is provided that is derived from a power production unit, where the compressible feed stream contains at least one target compressible component and at least one non-target compressible component, is mixed in a substantially co-current flow with an incompressible fluid stream comprising an incompressible fluid in which the target component(s) is/are capable of being preferentially absorbed. Rotational velocity is imparted to the mixed streams, separating an incompressible fluid in which at least a portion of the target component is absorbed from a compressible product stream containing the non-target compressible component(s). The compressible feed stream may be provided at a stream velocity having a Mach number of at least 0.1.

Abstract: A cyclonic fluid separator has a tubular housing (10) in which the fluid is accelerated and swirl imparting means (2) for inducing the fluid to swirl through an annular space between the housing and a central body (1) mounted within the housing (10), wherein a low pressure fluid (80) is injected through a central opening (82) in the central body (1).

Abstract: An exhaust treatment system for machine is disclosed that includes a burner body having an inlet for receiving a flow of exhaust, an outlet for the exhaust flow to exit, an opening and a receiving mount disposed around the opening. A fuel injector head is mounted over the opening in any one of a plurality of angular positions relative to the body. The burner body includes a plurality of mounting pads extending at least partially and circumferentially around the burner body for coupling a support bracket to the burner body in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the burner body. The support bracket may be used to couple the burner to a fixture device such as a cradle for supporting other exhaust treatment system components.

Abstract: An air freshener including a housing having a reservoir chamber, a dispenser, a pump intermediate the reservoir and the dispenser, a pad, at least one fan proximate the pad, and wherein the dispenser transfers a scented liquid onto the pad and the at least one fan directs air flow proximate the pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum system capable of realizing a simple, compact configuration using a filter cartridge. The vacuum system makes use of a container-shaped filter cartridge, which includes an intake port, an inflow port for compressed air, and a mounting port in a sidewall thereof, and a filter which is disposed in a space therein covered by a cap and filters air flowing in through the intake port. An ejector pump passes through the mounting port of the filter cartridge, is installed such that one end thereof is adjacent to or inserted into the inflow port, and includes a through-hole formed in a nozzle body so as to communicate with the space inside the filter cartridge. In the state in which the ejector pump is mounted, the filter cartridge is used as a housing providing a vacuum chamber or an enclosed space.

Abstract: An inertial gas-liquid separator and method is provided, including variable orifice jet nozzle structure having a variable orifice area dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve, and in another embodiment having first and second flow branches, with the first flow branch being continuously open, and the second flow branch having a variable flow controller controlling flow therethrough.

Abstract: Z-filters capable of cleaning particulate matter from airflow streams. Methods for retrofitting bag house dust collectors.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly and related methods for separating hydrocarbon emulsions in a fluid is provided. The nozzle assembly comprises an impingement plate into which hydrocarbon emulsions are ejected causing large emulsion particles in the fluid to be broken apart upon impact with the plate, thus allowing the various constituent components of the emulsion to be more easily separated. In certain embodiments, impact of the hydrocarbon emulsions into the impingement plate also expose clean surfaces on the various components of the emulsion fluid that can more easily interact with any surfactant that may be mixed with the fluid.

Abstract: A dust extraction device for a machine hand tool is provided. The dust extraction device includes an outer tube arranged about an axis, the outer tube being closed on the first axial end thereof by a wall. An opening is provided for a pump connection, the opening being arranged in a position neighboring the wall in a shell wall of the outer tube. An attachment feature is provided having a sheath-like shape and arranged on the side of the wall which lies opposite the outer tube in an axial extension of the outer tube. An inner tube is arranged inside the outer tube about the axis, and penetrates the wall. A length of the inner tube inside the outer tube is at least half of the length of the outer tube.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a containment system having integrated bubble tight-dampers. In another embodiment, the containment system includes an integral auto-scan mechanism disposed in the housing of the containment system so that a filter element, disposed in the housing, may be leak tested without accessing the interior of the housing. In yet another embodiment, a method for testing a filter disposed in a containment system includes challenging an upstream side of a filter element disposed in a housing of the containment system with a test aerosol, and automatically moving a probe disposed within the housing to obtain samples for leak testing.

Abstract: An inertial gas-liquid separator has one or more nozzle valves having a sidewall and a downstream exit axial end radially constrictable and expansible to vary axial flow of a gas-liquid stream therethrough to an inertial impactor collector.

Abstract: Systems for filtering particles from an airflow are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, the system includes a chamber, an airflow and particle inlet, a concentrator, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The airflow and particle inlet is adapted to direct at least a portion of the airflow and the particles into the chamber. The concentrator is adapted to concentrate the particles from the airflow and particle inlet into a space within the chamber. The first outlet is in flow communication with the concentrator and adapted to allow the concentrated particles to exit the system, while minimizing an amount of air exiting therefrom. The second outlet is in flow communication with the chamber and is adapted to allow substantially all of the airflow to exit therethrough.

Abstract: A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope.

Abstract: A gas-liquid separator assembly has dual flow first and second split partial paths. The first path is an impaction separation path effecting liquid particle separation from a gas-liquid stream by inertial impaction. The second path is a coalescence-separation path effecting liquid particle separation from the gas-liquid stream by coalescence.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum system capable of realizing a simple, compact configuration using a filter cartridge. The vacuum system makes use of a container-shaped filter cartridge, which includes an intake port, an inflow port for compressed air, and a mounting port in a sidewall thereof, and a filter which is disposed in a space therein covered by a cap and filters air flowing in through the intake port. An ejector pump passes through the mounting port of the filter cartridge, is installed such that one end thereof is adjacent to or inserted into the inflow port, and includes a through-hole formed in a nozzle body so as to communicate with the space inside the filter cartridge. In the state in which the ejector pump is mounted, the filter cartridge is used as a housing providing a vacuum chamber or an enclosed space.

Abstract: An inertial gas-liquid separator has a variable flow actuator movable to open and close a variable number of accelerating flow nozzles.

Abstract: An inertial gas-liquid separator and method is provided, including variable orifice jet nozzle structure having a variable orifice area dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve, and in another embodiment having first and second flow branches, with the first flow branch being continuously open, and the second flow branch having a variable flow controller controlling flow therethrough.

Abstract: Devices and systems are provided, that entrain ambient air within a primary stream of pressurised air, for use in a variety of applications including aircraft, buildings and other stationary structures. The ambient air is drawn through an air treatment such a filter before entrainment within the primary stream. The combined streams are then delivered to a ventilation system, an air curtain or other suitable recipient of treated, thermally conditioned air. The systems include air curtain systems and ventilation systems for aircraft and other vehicles.

Abstract: An inertial impactor that uses gas stream flow rate to separate oil particles in internal combustion engine crankcase emissions. The inertial impactor is particularly adapted for use in closed crankcase ventilation systems. The oil particles have a particle size of from about 0.3 ?m to about 0.7 ?m. Elimination of the oil particles in the crankcase emission gas stream results in cleaner intake air to the turbocharger air intake system.

Abstract: An inertial gas-liquid separator has a variable flow actuator movable to open and close a variable number of accelerating flow nozzles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for completing a natural solar distillation cycle (comprised of maritime trade winds being elevated over mountain formations to form orographic clouds) includes enabling the low cost harvesting of freshwater during time periods when weather conditions permit, despite the absence of rain. The cloud-catching wind management structures preferably incorporate minimal pressure drop gas cyclones to centrifuge condensate particles out of the air stream, and jet pump-like flow guide structures to help overcome pressure drop, for efficient, energy-passive production of freshwater utilizing only the stagnation pressure of natural wind velocity. The permanence (design and anchoring against natural disasters) of the structures provides for incorporation of water treatment means, and connection with permanent collection reservoirs and distribution systems, for large volume supply of potable freshwater for public and industrial use.

Abstract: A cyclonic fluid separator of the type comprising a tubular throat portion in which a fluid mixture is accelerated to a subsonic or supersonic speed and thereby expanded and cooled down so that condensable components condense and/or solidify and then swirl into a diverging fluid outlet section that comprises an outer secondary outlet for condensables enriched fluid components and an inner primary outlet for condensables depleted fluid components comprises swirl imparting vanes that protrude from a central body that extends through at least part of an inlet section of the separator, wherein the central body has, at a location upstream of the throat portion, a larger outer width (2Ro max) than the smallest inner width (2Rn min) of the throat portion.

Abstract: An inertial gas-liquid impactor separator has a variable flow actuator for varying cumulative gas-liquid flow through acceleration nozzle structure in response to a given parameter.

Abstract: The belt driven vacuum pump is provided on a work vehicle to supply the vacuum needed for the engine intake air pre-cleaner. The vacuum pump is driven at or proportional to the engine speed to ensure proper vacuum for the intake airflow. Preferably, the vacuum pump is integrated into an accessory support bracket that carries other belt driven components such as the alternator, etc. The support bracket forms the vacuum pump housing to reduce the number of components required for the vacuum pump. Air outlet passages are formed in the support bracket and are preferably directed toward accessories or engine components that can benefit from additional cooling provided by the vacuum pump exhaust air. The vacuum pump can also be equipped with a hose at the inlet and/or the exhaust sides of the vacuum pump to provide a vacuum cleaner or a blower for use on or about the work vehicle.

Abstract: A dry air filter for combustion engines of commercial vehicles with a device to produce compressed air, whereby the dry air filter (4) consisting of a filter housing (5) containing a filter cartridge (7) and a dust preliminary filtering stage (6), with an exhaust (8) for the dust discharged from the preliminary filtering stage which has a nozzle shaped section in which compressed air that is produced is blown through a conduit in the direction of the free opening by an ejector effect. In order that the air filter is easier to service and maintain, the compressed air is fed over a ring slot (28) into the exhaust (8) and is blown in the direction of the open outlet (21) for the purpose of creating an ejector effect to keep the exhaust free from dust. Compressed air is blown through the exhaust so that blockages cannot build up there nor in the area of the preliminary filtering stage. Specific, regular supervision of this area therefore becomes necessary.

Abstract: A re-circulation system for de-dusting and dry gas cleaning, comprises a straight-through cyclone concentrator, a reverse-flow cyclone collector upstream of the straight-through cyclone concentrator, and a re-circulation mechanism interconnecting the reverse-flow cyclone separator and the straight-through cyclone concentrator. When gas flows from the reverse-flow cyclone separator through the straight-through cyclone concentrator a portion of the gas is re-circulated by the re-circulation mechanism to the reverse-flow cyclone collector.

Abstract: Process and apparatus to strip volatile contaminants from a liquid supply stream in which the contaminants are dissolved. A gas inducing mixer-injector injects a stripping gas into the stream to form a mixed stream of liquid with its contaminants and bubbles of the stripping gas. The mixed stream is passed through a tangential degasser separator, withdrawing separated gas and water, while maintaining the flow part from the injector to the outlets of the separator at sub-atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for injecting high concentrations of a treatment gas into a liquid stream which is devoid of undissolved gas or a gas phase. The liquid stream is passed through a gas inducing injector to receive treatment gas, and then is passed through a centrifugal liquid/gas separator from which entrained gases and liquid with dissolved treatment gases are separately withdrawn.

Abstract: A fluidized bed vessel includes a cyclone which has a leg for returning particulate material to the bed, and an eductor at the bottom of the leg for providing the gas to fluidize the bed and for inducing a downward flow in the leg to provide greater particulate separation from the gas in the cyclone.

Abstract: Process for generating a vacuum and separating the condensable components of the vapors of melt-phase polycondensation in the production of polycarbonate, where at least one or two vapor jets with a downstream spray condenser are connected to the intake side of the polycondensation reactor to be evacuated, and the motive vapor is diphenyl carbonate vapor, and the spray liquid is liquid diphenyl carbonate.

Abstract: Catalyst and hydrocarbon vapors are separated in separator-stripper vessel by a reverse flow separator assembly in a top portion of the separator vessel. The separator assembly contains a shrouded eductor where the particles and gas enter the eductor, and upon exit the gas reverses direction to travel through the passage between the eductor and the shroud, thus causing disengagement of the particles. The gas free of particles then passes out the vessel exit and the particles return to the particle bed in the lower portion of the vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for containing and scrubbing toxic or corrosive gases from a leaking pipe or cylinder is provided. A gas passageway attaches at one end to a leakage location on a pipe or cylinder, and at the other end to an air operated exhauster. The air operated exhauster, through the input of a non-flammable purge gas, creates an exhaust flow from the leakage location to a drum which is attached to the air operated exhauster. The drum contains a scrubbing media which, when it contacts the leaked gas, cleans or removes the harmful component, thus allowing release to the atmosphere of the cleaned air.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flue gas treatment apparatus for treating flue gas in which a contaminant in the form of fine solid particles and a gaseous air pollutant are mixed. In the flue gas treatment apparatus, a gas suction portion (29a) for drawing flue gas therethrough is formed in a funnel (27), jet nozzles (30a,30b,30c) for jetting out compressed gas along an inner peripheral wall of the funnel 27 are provided adjacent the gas suction port (29a), and a discharge port (27a) is formed in a lower part of the funnel (27).

Abstract: A spray gun cleaning apparatus for containing and collecting toxic materials resulting from cleaning a spray gun with a cleaning fluid is disclosed. The apparatus includes an interior airflow passageway, a receptacle at an inflow end of the passageway for receiving the spray from the spray gun nozzle, and an outlet at the other end of the passageway for discharging airflow into the ambient environment. At least one filter/condenser is located within the passageway for condensing cleaning fluid vapor into liquid which flows into a waste container, preferably by gravity flow.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for dampening hazardous material. A collector pan is positioned at the end of an elongated conduit with a spray nozzle being positioned within the collector pan. The spray nozzle is in communication with a source of water under pressure or a suitable encapsulating fluid. The elongated conduit is in communication with a cylindrical trap which in turn is in communication with a conventional filtration unit. When the filtration unit is actuated, air is drawn through the collector pan, through the elongated conduit, through the cylindrical trap and into the filtration unit. Actuation of the spray nozzle will cause the fluid to be sprayed onto the material to be removed, compressed or encapsulated with any asbestos material being dislodged during the spraying operation being collected in the collector pan and delivered to the cylindrical trap.

Abstract: Vacuum loading apparatus is provided for ingesting a mixture of debris (such as particulate matter) and ambient air, for collecting the debris for disposal, and for filtering the ingested air before discharging it to atmosphere. The apparatus comprises three relatively light-weight, portable, independently movable modules, each incorporating a weeled chassis, to facilitate their movement to, from and on the jobsite, whereat they are interconnected for use by large flexible hoses. The power module comprises a motor-driven vacuum blower. The debris-receiver module comprises a receiver tank with a removable disposable debris-collection bag therein (which bag may or may not have an associated filter) and a debris-collection vacuum hose connected to the exterior thereof. The upper and lower ends of the receiver tank and the inside and outside of the bag are exposed to the same negative air pressure in the tank to prevent its collapse or damage by a pressure equalization duct.

Abstract: An arrangement for fine dust separation in a fluidized bed reactor with a clone and dust return conduit. A venturi tube extends from the solids discharge of the cyclone intermediate the cyclone and the dust return conduit, and a gas injector is located at the inlet of the venturi tube. The fine dust which leaves the fluidized bed is separated from the exhaust gas in the cyclone, and the separated dust is conducted from the cyclone, through the venturi tube and the dust return conduit, and into the lower region of the fluidized bed. Gas is conducted through the gas injector to help force the separated dust through the return conduit and into the fluidized bed.

Abstract: A specially arranged, two compartment, four stage industrial dust collector is provided which is efficient, effective, and economical. The first compartment has a lower chamber which contains a cyclone and an upper chamber which contains a downstream spiral baffle or rings to remove larger particulates of dust. The second compartment has an annular upper chamber with a special arrangement of overhead nozzles for downward air flow to remove particulates of dust by kinetic energy and a lower chamber containing filters for lateral and upward air flow to filter the remaining particulates of dust.

Abstract: A Coanda-type airmover 16 is mounted vertically on a hollow base 10 to draw air through the base from filtering means comprising a pre-filter 26 and an absolute (HEPA) filter 28. The airmover discharges the filtered air upwards. The two filters are stacked on the base for air to be drawn downwards through them from an inlet duct 30 leading horizontally from a contaminated-air inlet 32 of the device. An air tight cover 34 can be secured to cover the inlet 32 of the duct when the equipment is not in use, enabling contaminated filters to be left in place during transportation. The portable device may be used for withdrawing and cleaning fibre-laden air from a working space where asbestos stripping is taking place.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of continuously transported lengths of textile material comprising a housing within which is a rotatable drum filter, an extraction and cleaning nozzle extending approximately axially over the outer peripheral surface of said drum filter, and a blower and duct for establishing a circulating air stream through the textile material and the filter. Fibres extracted from the filter by the nozzle are conducted to and deposited on an air filter that also is located in the housing in a position to be readily accessible for maintenance.