Abstract:
A system (10) and process for removing an inorganic salt from a catalyst roaster belt (26) is disclosed. The system (10) includes an apparatus with a drying vessel (56) having a catalyst roaster belt inlet (51), a catalyst roaster belt outlet (30), a heating medium inlet (72), and a heating medium outlet (74), wherein the catalyst roaster belt inlet (51) and the catalyst roaster belt outlet (30) are spaced apart along a first direction, the heating medium inlet (72) and the heating medium outlet (74) are spaced apart along a second direction, the heating medium inlet (72) is spaced apart from the catalyst roaster belt inlet (51) in the second direction, and the catalyst roaster belt inlet (51) is between the heating medium inlet (72) and the heating medium outlet (74) along the second direction. The system (10) includes an acid bath (12) and a moveable catalyst roaster belt (26) extending from the acid bath (12) through the catalyst roaster belt inlet (51) and through the catalyst roaster belt outlet (30). The process includes the steps of providing a catalyst roaster belt (26) with an inorganic salt disposed thereon and supplying a heating medium to a first side of the catalyst roaster belt (26) such that heat from the heating medium flows through the catalyst roaster belt (26) to a second side of the catalyst roaster belt (26) to vaporize the inorganic salt.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method (200) of entering characters into an electronic device (100). The method comprises receiving a number of scribed stroke samples (207) from a touch sensitive tablet (105) of the device, the scribed strokes corresponding to lines of one or more characters. Determining a character entry height (221) of a character entry scribing region (180) of the tablet dependent on the received scribed stroke samples. Determining a character entry speed for the character entry scribing region of the tablet dependent on the received scribed stroke samples (217). Scrolling the character entry scribing region on a display (105) of the device depending on the character entry speed.
Abstract:
An improved electrode useful for modifying a substrate using corona discharge dielectric barrier discharge or glow discharge plasma treatment or coating a substrate using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition under atmospheric or near atmospheric pressure conditions, the electrode having a body defining a cavity therein, the body having at least one inlet passageway there through in gaseous communication with the cavity so that a gas mixture can be flowed into the cavity by way of the at least one inlet passageway, the electrode having at least one outlet passageway there through in gaseous communication with the cavity so that a gas that is flowed into the cavity can flow out of the cavity by way of the at least one outlet passageway, the at least one outlet passageway being a slot. The improvement is to position a porous body in the cavity sealed to the wall of the cavity adjacent to the outlet passageway so that a gas that is flowed into the cavity will pass through the porous body before flowing through the outlet passageway.
Abstract:
An apparatus and a method for mixing at least two fluid subtances and carrying out or initiating a reaction between them, wherein the apparatus is a static mixer, are described. The apparatus is a static mixer having a fluid receiving chamber (101), a first conduit (102) passing through the fluid receiving chamber and having at least one tapered apertune therethrough, and a second conduit (103) operatively connected to the fluid receiving chamber.
Abstract:
A composition comprising phytosterols and kudzu for use in treatment, alleviation or prevention of disorders associated with hypercholesterolemia and/or hyperlipidemia.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to the field of food and beverages. In particular, the present invention relates to dried fruit and vegetable pulp and to products containing such pulp preparations. One embodiment relates to a dried fruit or vegetable pulp preparation obtained from fresh, unprocessed fruits or vegetables.
Abstract:
Dried fruit and vegetable pulp preparation obtained from fresh, unprocessed fruits or vegetables to be added to powdered beverages, cereals, yogurt, ice cream or pet food, wherein the pulp is dried by freeze drying.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to a static mixer (1) with a plurality of nozzles, and more generally, to a mixer and method of use thereof for mixing phosgene and amine with shaped jets or at least two rows of nozzles (15,16)where the second row (16) is used to enrich an area of deficit of the phosgene flow within the static reactive jet mixer (1). Configurations of enriching secondary flow include the use of concentric, eccentric, or offset jets of amine/phosgene, and the use of nozzles with different and irregular geometries to help focus amine/phosgene to a specific area of the principal phosgene flow.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for separating particulates from a liquid are provided. The apparatus comprises a vessel and a conduit at least partially disposed within the vessel. The vessel can include a first end, an enclosed second end, and an internal volume. A first end of the conduit can be disposed within the internal volume such that a flow path from the first end of the conduit is directed toward the enclosed second end. A first baffle can be disposed between the first end of the conduit and the enclosed second end such that the direction of the flow path from the conduit is altered by the baffle. An outlet can be disposed on the enclosed second end of the vessel.
Abstract:
The present invention provides adiabatic plug flow reactors suitable for the production of chlorinated and/or fluorinated propene and higher alkenes from the reaction of chlorinated and/or fluorinated alkanes and chlorinated and/or fluorinated alkenes. The reactors comprise one or more designs that minimize the production of by-products at a desired conversion.