Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to modifying and navigating building plans. In particular, one or more embodiments relate to a system that improves the ease and efficiency in which a user, through a client device, may view and use building plans comprised of a plurality of content items. The system may receive a plurality of content items associated with a building plan, combine sets of two or more content items representing a substructure, form locational links between the plurality of content items, and provide a navigational interface for display on a client device associated with a user through which the client device may navigate through the plurality of content items of the building plan. Further, alternate content items may be received and overlayed on corresponding content items. Any differences between the corresponding content items may be highlighted.

Abstract: A system receives value data to generate a value data object based on input received from a user. The input may include indications of priorities, descriptors, and descriptions related to known and unknown properties. The system uses the generated value data object and associated value gap score to generate property valuation prompts. The valuation prompts are utilized by the user to input evaluation data. Based on the evaluation data and the value data object, the user generates a value score for each visited property.

Abstract: A method for modeling slug flow includes receiving a fluid flow model including a representation of a conduit and a multiphase fluid flow therein. A slug bubble birth rate is determined in the multiphase fluid flow. The slug bubble birth rate is determined based at least partially on a difference between a slug front velocity and a slug tail velocity. A slug bubble is initiated in the fluid flow model based at least partially on the slug bubble birth rate. Data representative of the slug flow is displayed in the fluid flow model after the slug bubble is initiated.

Abstract: A separation system for separating a fluid mixture includes a uniaxial cyclonic separator (2) having a first inlet (16) for receiving a fluid mixture, a separation chamber (18) for separating the fluid mixture by cyclonic action into a dense first fluid and a less dense second fluid, a first outlet (22) for the first fluid and a second outlet (26) for the second fluid. The system further includes a reverse flow cyclonic separator (32) having a second inlet (30) for receiving the first fluid from the first outlet (22), a separation chamber for separating the first fluid by cyclonic action into a dense third fluid and a less dense fourth fluid, a third outlet (34) for the third fluid and a fourth outlet (36) for the fourth fluid. A method for the bulk separation of water from an oil/water mixture is also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for dehumidifying flue gas from a flue gas-generating process that supplies the flue gas to a wet flue gas processor. A wet cooling tower supplies water to a wet flue gas processor to condense water from the flue gas and form a liquid mixture in the wet flue gas processor.

Abstract: A property presentation and visualization method comprising measuring at least one room comprising a room length and a room width forming at least one measurement line, measuring at least one wall interruption comprising a wall interruption length and a wall interruption width, and measuring at least one outside space. The room measurement, wall interruption measurement, and outside space measurement are input to a processor. Textual information and at least one graphic image concerning the structure are input to the processor. A property overview image of the structure and the at least one outside space is formed using computer instructions, the room measurement, the wall interruption measurement, the measurement lines, the text information, and the graphic images. The property overview image is then output for viewing.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide capture facility is disclosed comprising packing formed as a slab, and at least one liquid source. The slab has opposed dominant faces, the opposed dominant faces being at least partially wind penetrable to allow wind to flow through the packing. The at least one liquid source is oriented to direct carbon dioxide absorbent liquid into the packing to flow through the slab. The slab is disposed in a wind flow that has a non-zero incident angle with one of the opposed dominant faces. A method of carbon dioxide capture is also disclosed. Carbon dioxide absorbing liquid is applied into packing in a series of pulses. A gas containing carbon dioxide is flowed through the packing to at least partially absorb the carbon dioxide from the gas into the carbon dioxide absorbing liquid.

Abstract: The particulate filter (4) is disassembled in order to separate it from the exhaust line and the filtering support (4′) of the particulate filter is contacted with a cleaning solution, for example contained in a tank (2), for a period sufficient to ensure soaking of the filtering support (4′), thereby facilitating the detachment of residues retained in the filtering support (4′).

Abstract: A method and system for removing particles from a particulate laden gas stream through the use of centripetal and centrifugal forces. A rotating shaft and brushes create centrifugal force upon particulates within the gas, while a centripetal force created by a pressure differential, directs the gas radially inward. The centripetal force may be created and maintained by self-pumping means driven by a rotating shaft. Rinsing means are provided for periodically rinsing particles accumulated within the bristles.

Abstract: A method for filtering the dust in gaseous emissions discharged from a glass furnace includes filtering the emissions at a traverse speed of at least 0.1 m/sec with at least one filtering element downstream of the furnace, and regenerating the filtering element by washing using a water-based solvent which is capable of dissolving and/or washing away most of the filtered dust.

Abstract: Process gases from microelectronic device fabrication processes are pumped through a filter unit including a plurality of absorbers for absorbing water entrained within the process gases. Residues deposited within the filtering unit are removed by spraying water on the absorbers. Water is prevented from escaping from the filtering unit into other portions of an exhaust gas system or into the environment by providing a curtain of pressurized, inert gas, within the filtering unit.

Abstract: A separation process comprises passing a gas or vapor stream contaminated with an undesired substance or contaminant downwardly through a plurality of spiral separating media such that the direction of movement of the gas or vapor stream is transversely the longitudinal axes of at least some of the spiral separating media. The undesired substance or contaminant is allowed to separate from the gas or vapor as it passes through the bed, and purified gas or vapor is withdrawn from the bed.

Abstract: A separation process comprises passing a gas or vapor stream contaminated with an undesired substance or contaminant downwardly through a bed of curled separating media. The undesired substance or contaminant is allowed to separate from the gas or vapor as it passes through the bed. Purified gas or vapor is withdrawn from the bed.

Abstract: A dust collection apparatus includes a tower main body, a filter, a rotating shaft, a rotating mechanism, and a cleaning solution. The tower main body has a suction port through which an exhaust gas containing at least one of a noxious material and dust to be exhausted is taken, and an exhaust port through which a clean gas is discharged. The filter is accommodated in the tower main body and cleans the exhaust gas taken in through the suction port and performs dust collection. The filter is divided into a plurality of discrete filters and is supported to be movable. The rotating shaft and rotating mechanism move the discrete filters simultaneously. The discrete filters are sequentially dipped in the cleaning solution during movement, and are cleaned.

Abstract: A particle removal wafer including ridges defining recessed areas and sticky material placed in these recessed areas can be run through wafer processing equipment. The particle removal wafer can remove particles that would otherwise adhere to the backs of wafers run through this equipment. Particles adhering to the backs of wafers are a problem in the photolithographic steps. These particles cause the focus of the photolithographic system to be off and thus can cause fatal errors. By removing the particles which could adhere to the backs of wafers from the wafer fabrication equipment, the accuracy of the photolithographic process can be improved.

Abstract: Scrubber sterilization method which initially sterilize a gas scrubber with an initial cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, provide an iodine level of approximately 5 to 10 mg/liter in water which is sprayed into the scrubber to contact the effluent gas stream and kill biological growth, provide injection of more concentrated iodine in water in the event the iodine level in the system falls below a predetermined level, and load the filtrate material in the gas scrubber with iodine to provide an unfavorable surface for adherence of biological growth as well as a secondary sterilization means in the event that the liquid stream with iodine is stopped due to equipment or power failure.

Abstract: A unique filtration method and device (10) which continuously removes several gas phase contaminants from an air stream through the use of partially hollow wicking fibers (20) impregnated with a selected liquid which can capture the gas phase contaminants. The wicking fibers (20) are generally disposed parallel and are formed into a filter element (12) which extends from the air stream to be cleaned into another air stream which can strip and carry away the unwanted gas phase contaminants. The gas phase contaminants are conveyed to the stripping air stream by a concentration factor induced molecular migration. The air stream to be cleaned is directed through a compartment (16) across which the filter element (12) extends so the complete air flow is through filter element (12). Filter element (12) also extends into another compartment (18) through which the stripping air stream flows.

Abstract: Sulfuric acid fumes generated in a manufacturing process are captured at the point of generation and transported at a flow rate of 3500 feet per minute to a filtration unit having a primary two-stage separator and a final three-stage separator. The primary separator is filled with spherical packing material, preferably of polypropylene, and the final separator consists of a composite pad of high efficiency filamentary packing material, preferably of polypropylene with increasingly smaller voids. Sulfuric acid is recovered from both separators for reuse and purified air is exhausted from the system. The removal efficiency exceeds 99%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for removing emissions originated in the manufacturing industry, especially from polymerization operations and thermoplastic polymer processing operations by collecting air containing the emissions, directing the air containing the emissions to a candle filter in a candle filter housing and rinsing the air containing the emissions within the candle filter with a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for removing emissions from caprolactam polymerization operations and thermoplastic polycaprolactam processing operations by collecting air containing the emissions, directing the air, containing the emissions, to a candle filter in a candle filter housing and rinsing the air, containing the emissions, within the candle filter with an aqueous caprolactam solution, containing at least 4% by weight caprolactam.

Abstract: A method for treating a gas stream to remove heat, gaseous, liquid or particulate matter, or add heat, vapor, or moisture, which includes the steps of:providing a tower having a bed with fluidizable hollow ellipsoidal packing with a long semi-axis and a short semi-axis;introducing a liquid stream into the tower at a liquid flow rate L, and countercurrently introducing the gas stream into the tower at a gas flow rate G sufficient to maintain the bed in a fluidized state and a gas velocity v; andadjusting the volume ratio of the liquid flow to gas flow to cause the ellipsoidal packing to circulate predominantly in the vertical direction relative to the long semi-axis and to maintain a pressure gradient .DELTA.P/H.sub.o across the depth of the fluidized bed of at least about 1500 Pa/m, and, simultaneously, to satisfy the equation:L/G=K.sub.1 (.DELTA.P/H.sub.o v)+K.sub.2wherein L/G is the volume ratio of liquid to gas; .DELTA.P is the pressure drop across the bed; H.sub.

Abstract: A method for treating a gas stream to remove heat, gaseous, liquid or particulate matter, or add heat, vapor, or moisture, which includes the steps of:providing a tower having a bed with fluidizable hollow ellipsoidal packing with a long semi-axis and a short semi-axis;introducing a liquid stream into the tower at a liquid flow rate L, and countercurrently introducing the gas stream into the tower at a gas flow rate G sufficient to maintain the bed in a fluidized state and a gas velocity v; andadjusting the volume ratio of the liquid flow to gas flow to cause the ellipsoidal packing to circulate predominantly in the vertical direction relative to the long semi-axis and to maintain a pressure gradient .DELTA.P/H.sub.o across the depth of the fluidized bed of at least about 1500 Pa/m, and, simultaneously, to satisfy the equation:L/G=K.sub.1 (.DELTA.P/H.sub.o v)+K.sub.2wherein L/G is the volume ratio of liquid to gas; .DELTA.P is the pressure drop across the bed; H.sub.