Process and apparatus for producing a substrate

Номер патента: US20120315709A1. Автор: Jarmo Skarp, Tommi Vainio. Владелец: BENEQ OY. Дата публикации: 13-12-2012.
Process for producing a solar cell substrate, where metal particles are deposited on the surface of substrate. Metal particles are produced by liquid flame spraying method in such a way that the mean diameter of the particles to be between 30 nm and 150 nm and the deposition process is controlled in such a way that the average distance between particles is not more than four times the mean diameter of particles. Apparatus for carrying out such process.

Part mounting apparatus

Номер патента: US20130067731A1. Автор: Donald Joseph Baldwin, Joseph Garfield Albanese, Joshua L. Margolies. Владелец: General Electric Co. Дата публикации: 21-03-2013.
A part processing apparatus includes a plurality of part mounting devices, each of which is rotatable. Parts are mounted on the plurality of part mounting devices, and the parts are rotated on the devices during a part processing operation. A rotational input shaft is coupled to all of the plurality of part mounting devices so that all of the part mounting devices rotate together. A part processing robot may be movable between a plurality of positions located adjacent each of the part mounting devices. Alternatively, the part mounting devices may be movable to a plurality of different positions so that each of the part mounting devices can be located adjacent to the part processing robot.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZATION OF SHROUDED PLASMA SPRAY OR SHROUDED LIQUID SUSPENSION INJECTION IN SUSPENSION PLASMA SPRAY PROCESSES

Номер патента: US20130157040A1. Автор: Feuerstein Albert, III Thomas F., Lemen Don J., Lewis, McCoy Mark, Petorak Christopher A.. Владелец: . Дата публикации: 20-06-2013.
A system and method for producing thermal spray coatings on a substrate from a liquid suspension is disclosed. The disclosed system and method include a thermal spray torch for generating a plasma and a liquid suspension delivery subsystem for delivering a flow of liquid suspension with sub-micron particles to the plasma to produce a plasma effluent. The liquid suspension delivery subsystem comprises an injector or nozzle which can produce an inert or reactive gas sheath partially or fully surrounding the plasma effluent. A sheath can also be used to isolate injection of the liquid suspension. A gas assist stream can also be employed at or near the suspension injection point. The shroud, sheath or gas assist technique can retain the sub-micron particles entrained within the plasma effluent and substantially prevent entrainment of ambient gases into the plasma effluent. The liquid suspension delivery subsystem can be arranged as an axial injection system, a radial internal injection system or an external radial injection system. 1. A thermal spray system for producing coatings on a substrate from a liquid suspension comprising:a thermal spray torch for generating a plasma;a liquid suspension delivery subsystem for delivering a flow of the liquid suspension with sub-micron particles; anda nozzle assembly for delivering the plasma from the thermal spray torch to the liquid suspension to produce a plasma effluent, the nozzle assembly adapted for producing an inert gas shroud substantially surrounding said plasma effluent;wherein the inert shroud is configured to substantially retain entrainment of the sub-micron particles in the plasma effluent and substantially inhibit gases from entering and reacting with the plasma effluent.2. The thermal spray system of claim 1 , wherein the shroud extends from the nozzle assembly to the substrate surface.3. The thermal spray system of claim 1 , wherein the shroud is a laminar flowing shield.4. The thermal spray system of claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR THERMAL SPRAY DEPOSITION OF A COATING ON A SURFACE AND APPARATUS

Номер патента: US20190001364A1. Автор: ANTOLOTTI Mauro, ANTOLOTTI Nelso, COPPELLETTI Luigi. Владелец: . Дата публикации: 03-01-2019.
Method of deposition of a coating on a surface of a workpiece, working with at least one deposition device, or torch, of Thermal Spray type, controlled by an associated motor. It is contemplated to perform the deposition step by configuring the torch so as to create two concurrent movements, of which a first movement along a linear path on the surface area to be coated; a second oscillation movement according to an axis of rotation coaxial with said advancement direction; this allows increasing the spray pattern of the thermal spray torch at each stroke resulting in a reduction of the relative movement speed of the torch itself. 1. A method for depositing a coating on a surface of a workpiece , the method working with at least one device , such as a Thermal Spray deposition torch , controlled by a robot; the method comprising carrying out the deposition step by configuring the torch so as to create two concurrent movements , of which:{'b': '1', 'a. A first movement (M) along the area of the surface to be coated; said first movement being carried out by the robot or equivalent system;'}{'b': '2', 'b. A second movement (M) of oscillation according to a rotation axis (AA) coaxial with said advancement direction; said second movement being carried out by a further associated motor.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement prepares the oscillation of the torch head.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement prepares the oscillation of only the nozzles of the torch head.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement prepares the oscillation of both the full torch and of the nozzles.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement is an oscillation of +/−30° claim 1 , with respect to a plane perpendicular to the surface to be coated.6. A torch for the deposition of surface coatings by thermal spray technologies claim 1 , the torch mechanically associated with a movement apparatus and ...

Cooling system and fabrication method thereof

Номер патента: US20220011057A1. Автор: Christopher Brady, Gregory M. Smith, Robert F. Brown. Владелец: US Department of Navy. Дата публикации: 13-01-2022.
A cooling system for a cold spray nozzle or a thermal spray barrel and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The cooling system includes a sleeve with cooling fins that encapsulate a spray nozzle or barrel to enable heat transfer from the nozzle or barrel to the fins and then to the external ambient environment. The sleeve may optionally include one or more channels with cooling tubes to enable enhanced cooling with a cooling medium flowing through the tubes and across the fins.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REFURBISHING A PLUNGER OF A GAS WELL SYSTEM

Номер патента: US20170008135A1. Автор: Allen Larry R.. Владелец: . Дата публикации: 12-01-2017.
The disclosure presents systems and methods for refurbishing an artificial gas lift plunger of a gas well system. According to the embodiments described herein, the systems and methods can remove a portion of a plunger body of a cylindrical artificial gas lift plunger of a gas well system. The removed portion(s) of the plunger body can cause the plunger body to be radially symmetric with a uniform body thickness along the length of the plunger body. Further, body material can be deposited onto the plunger body, substantially adhering to the plunger body and forming an increased thickness of the plunger body. Moreover, body material can be removed from the plunger body to cause a substantially uniform thickness of the plunger body. 1. A method for refurbishing a plunger of a gas well system , comprising:removing a portion of a cylindrical plunger of a gas well system to cause a plunger body to be radially symmetric and of uniform first thickness along the length of the plunger body;depositing body material onto the plunger body, the body material deposited onto the plunger body substantially adhering to the plunger body to form a second body portion and causing a second body thickness of the plunger body, where the second body thickness is greater than the first body thickness; andremoving any non-uniform portions of the deposited body material to cause a substantially uniform third thickness of the plunger body, the third thickness being greater than the first plunger body thickness and less than the second plunger body thickness.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plunger is revolved about a longitudinal axis disposed in a center portion and substantially parallel with the length of the plunger to facilitate removing the body material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plunger is revolved about a longitudinal axis disposed in a center portion and substantially parallel with the length of the plunger to facilitate depositing the body material.4. The method of ...

COMBUSTION BURNER

Номер патента: US20160008830A1. Автор: FUJIMOTO Takayuki, Hagihara Yoshiyuki, Iino Kimio, Yamamoto Yasuyuki. Владелец: TAIYO NIPPON SANSO CORPORATION. Дата публикации: 14-01-2016.
An object of the present invention is to provide a combustion burner which is capable of heating or melting a raw material powder efficiently by dispersing the raw material powder, and which is capable of improving a collection rate of the heated or melted raw material powder, the invention providing a combustion burner that forms flame including a dispersal member which is provided in the raw material powder outlet which spouts the raw material powder into the flame, includes first and second inclined surfaces, and which disperses the raw material powder by colliding with the raw material powder that is supplied to the raw material powder outlet. 1. A combustion burner that forms flame comprising:a raw material powder outlets which spouts a raw material powder into the flame;a plurality of first fuel outlets, which are disposed further on an inner side than the raw material powder outlets, and which spout a first fuel;a plurality of first oxidant outlets, which are disposed further on the inner side than the raw material powder outlets, and which spout a first oxidant;a plurality of second fuel outlets which are disposed further on an outer side than the raw material powder outlets, and which spout a second fuel;a plurality of second oxidant outlets which are disposed further on the outer side than the raw material powder outlets, and which spout a second oxidant; anda dispersal member which is provided in the raw material powder outlet, and which disperses the raw material powder by colliding with raw material powder that is supplied to the raw material powder outlet.2. The combustion burner according to claim 1 ,wherein a shape of the raw material powder outlet is a ring form which is partitioned by a leading end of a first circular member and a leading end of a second circular member which is disposed on the outer side of the first circular member, andthe dispersal member includes a first inclined surface that disperses the raw material powder in a direction ...

Portable and Repositionable Deposition Material Applicator Enclosure and Application System for Applying Deposition Material on a Substrate Employing Non-Adherent Deposition Material Waste Removal and Selective Enclosure Coupling and Decoupling Structures or Systems Employing a Plurality of Selective Coupling Forces

Номер патента: US20200009593A1. Автор: John William Albrecht. Владелец: US Department of Navy. Дата публикации: 09-01-2020.
Apparatuses and methods related to improving environmental protection and waste collection from application of deposition material using portable systems that are easier for operators to use on surfaces such as ship hulls are provided. Embodiments include a portable and repositionable deposition material applicator enclosure and application system for applying deposition material on a substrate employing non-adherent deposition material waste removal and selective enclosure coupling and decoupling structures or systems employing magnetic and suction or differential pressure based forces.

CEMENTITIOUS REAGENTS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USES THEREOF

Номер патента: US20220041504A1. Автор: Lake Donald John. Владелец: . Дата публикации: 10-02-2022.
Described are cementitious reagent materials produced from globally abundant inorganic feedstocks. Also described are methods for the manufacture of such cementitious reagent materials and forming the reagent materials as microspheroidal glassy particles. Also described are apparatuses, systems and methods for the thermochemical production of glassy cementitious reagents with spheroidal morphology. The apparatuses, systems and methods makes use of an in-flight melting/quenching technology such that solid particles are flown in suspension, melted in suspension, and then quenched in suspension. The cementitious reagents can be used in concrete to substantially reduce the COemission associated with cement production. 2. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious reagent comprises a powder.3. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious reagent is at least about 40% x-ray amorphous.4. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles are at least about 40% x-ray amorphous.5. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles have a mean roundness (R) of at least 0.9.6. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein less than about 50% of the microspheroidal glassy particles have a mean roundness (R) of less than 0.7.7. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles have a Sauter mean diameter D[3 claim 1 ,2] of about 20 micrometers or less.10. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , having a molar ratio Si/(Fe claim 1 , Al) of between about 1 and about 30 claim 1 , and a CaO content of between about 1 wt. % and about 45 wt. %.12. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , comprising less than about 10 wt. % CaO.14. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the molar composition comprises (Ca claim 1 ,Mg).(Na claim 1 ,K).(Al claim 1 ,Fe).Si.15. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious reagent is substantially free of ...

CEMENTITIOUS REAGENTS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USES THEREOF

Номер патента: US20220055946A1. Автор: Lake Donald John. Владелец: . Дата публикации: 24-02-2022.
Described are cementitious reagent materials produced from globally abundant inorganic feedstocks. Also described are methods for the manufacture of such cementitious reagent materials and forming the reagent materials as microspheroidal glassy particles. Also described are apparatuses, systems and methods for the thermochemical production of glassy cementitious reagents with spheroidal morphology. The apparatuses, systems and methods makes use of an in-flight melting/quenching technology such that solid particles are flown in suspension, melted in suspension, and then quenched in suspension. The cementitious reagents can be used in concrete to substantially reduce the COemission associated with cement production. 2. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious reagent comprises a powder.3. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious reagent is at least about 40% x-ray amorphous.4. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles are at least about 40% x-ray amorphous.5. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles have a mean roundness (R) of at least 0.9.6. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein less than about 50% of the microspheroidal glassy particles have a mean roundness (R) of less than 0.7.7. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles have a Sauter mean diameter D[3 claim 1 ,2] of about 20 micrometers or less.10. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , comprising less than about 10 wt. % CaO.12. The cementitious reagent of claim 1 , wherein the cementitious reagent is substantially free of fly ash.14. The cementitious reagent of claim 13 , wherein the cementitious reagent comprises a powder.15. The cementitious reagent of claim 13 , wherein the cementitious reagent is at least about 40% x-ray amorphous.16. The cementitious reagent of claim 13 , wherein the microspheroidal glassy particles are at least ...