Abstract:
A METHOD OF PYROLYZING CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS INCLUDING INDUSTRIAL, MUNICIPAL AND AGRICULTURE WASTES IS DISCLOSED. THE CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL IS PYROLYZED BY CONTACT WITH A MOLTEN ALKALI METAL SALT WHICH CONTAINS SULFIDE AND/OR SULFATE IONS. THE PRODUCTS OF THE REACTION ARE A PYROLYSIS GAS AND CHAR. CHAR IS CONSUMED IN CONVERTING THE SULFATE TO SULFIDE. A REACTIVE SOURCE OF OXYGEN IS INTRODUCED INTO THE MELT CONVERTING SULFIDE BACK TO SULFATE AND LIBERATING HEAT TO THE MELT TO SUSTAIN THE OPERATION.
Abstract:
Gaseous decomposition from a solution is enhanced in the presence of activated carbon or its equivalent by radiofrequency energy in the microwave range. An important example is wet calcination using solutions containing bicarbonates, such as trona, where good conversion to carbonate is readily obtained. A further example is the excellent stabilization of solutions containing sulfites and bisulfites.
Abstract:
An improvement in the process for the photochlorination of liquid mixtures of 2 to 6 carbon-containing aliphatic hydrofluorohalocarbons or hydrofluorocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons with ultraviolet light is disclosed. The improvement comprises using ultraviolet light emitted from an ultraviolet light source that delivers from about 0.01 to about 0.10 Einsteins per inch of arc at an input power of from about 0.50 to about 4.0 watts per inch of arc at a wavelength that is substantially the same as the wavelength absorption band of chlorine.
Abstract:
The cooling capacity of a solid hydrogen cooling system is significantly increased by exposing vapor created during evaporation of a solid hydrogen mass to a catalyst and thereby accelerating the endothermic para-to-ortho transition of the vapor to equilibrium hydrogen. Catalysts such as nickel, copper, iron or metal hydride gels of films of nickel, copper or iron or hydride gels of nickel, copper or iron in a low pressure drop catalytic reactor are suitable for accelerating the endothermic para-to-ortho conversion.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a separation means and method for enriching a hydrogen atmosphere with at least one heavy hydrogen isotope by using a solid titaniun alloy hydride. To this end, the titanium alloy hydride containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of vanadium, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, iron, cobalt and nickel is contacted with a circulating gaseous flow of hydrogen containing at least one heavy hydrogen isotope at a temperature in the range of -20.degree. to +40.degree. C and at a pressure above the dissociation pressure of the hydrided alloy selectively to concentrate at least one of the isotopes of hydrogen in the hydrided metal alloy. The contacting is continued until equilibrium is reached, and then the gaseous flow is isolated while the temperature and pressure of the enriched hydride remain undisturbed selectively to isolate the hydride. Thereafter, the enriched hydrogen is selectively recovered in accordance with the separation factor (S.F.) of the alloy hydride employed.
Abstract:
A storable solid propellant composition based on unsolvated aluminum deutde or unsolvated aluminum hydride and ferric oxide is provided for use in a method for producing high temperature hydrogen or deuterium that is acceptable for use in HF/DF and HCl chemical laser, the gas dynamic laser (GDL), or a source to generate chemically pure and hot hydrogen gas as a reducing fuel.
Abstract:
A method for the production of a homogenous gas mixture from two gas streams of different parameters in which an open or free equalizing space downstream of a superimposed catalyst layer is provided. Within such open space is a mixing assembly imposing a little deflection upon the reaction gas stream causing a low pressure drop in the stream with a consequent reduced loss of energy. Quench gas is admitted through a two stage pressure reduction. It is first expanded from a duct surrounding the mixing assembly through a plurality of openings where the gas velocities are reduced and equalized. The second pressure reduction takes place across openings in the mixing assembly. Quench gas and reaction gas are then thoroughly mixed in the mixing assembly and the gas mixture is consequently passed to the entrance of a second catalyst layer downstream.
Abstract:
It is known that if a copper oxide-zinc oxide catalyst is made by specific techniques the catalyst when reduced at moderate temperatures permits a high conversion of carbon monoxide in water gas to hydrogen and carbon dioxide at a temperature of 550* F. and lower. The catalyst can also contain alumina. Improved low temperature copper-zinc shift catalysts can be made by concomitantly precipitating copper carbonate and zinc carbonate, the zinc carbonate precipitation commencing first, by thermally decomposing an aqueous solution having dissolved therein both copper ammine carbonate and zinc ammine carbonate.
Abstract:
The invention relates to spherical colored pigments having an average particle diameter of less than 10 .mu.m on the basis of an oxide, a mixed oxide or a silicate. The pigments are obtainable by means of spray-pyrolysis technology: a solution containing oxide-forming or silicate-forming metal compounds is converted into an aerosol and the latter is fed, preferably after predrying, to a pyrolysis reactor; the pigment is separated from the pyrolysis gas. The colored pigments according to the invention are suitable for the production of ceramic decorations and for the coloring of plastics, synthetic foils, fibers and also lacquers. By reason of the spherical shape, unusual technical application properties are achieved.