СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ МОНИТОРИНГА СОСТОЯНИЯ ДЛЯ ГОМОГЕНИЗАТОРОВ

СПОСОБ ПОДАЧИ ГАЗОВ В РЕАКТОР ДЛЯ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ЭПИТАКСИАЛЬНЫХ СТРУКТУР НА ОСНОВЕ НИТРИДОВ МЕТАЛЛОВ III ГРУППЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Vorrichtung zur optischen in-situ Gasanalyse

Vorrichtung zur optischen in-situ Gasanalyse, mit- einem Gehäuse (29),- einer Messlanze (30), deren ein erstes Ende (32) an das Gehäuse (29) angeschlossen ist und die mit ihrem anderen zweiten Ende (34) in das zu messende Gas (28) hineinragt,- einem im Gehäuse (29) angeordneten Lichtsender (12), dessen Licht (14) in die Messlanze (30) geführt ist und von einem am zweiten Ende (34) angeordneten Reflektor (18) auf einen Lichtempfänger (22) reflektiert wird und der Strahlengang eine optische Messstrecke (16) innerhalb der Messlanze (30) definiert,- einem gasdurchlässigen Filter (44), durch das das zu messende Gas in die Messstrecke (16) gelangt,- und einer Auswerteeinrichtung (24) zur Auswertung von Lichtempfangssignalen des Lichtempfängers (22),- dass die Messlanze (30) eine Umwälzvorrichtung (50) zur Umwälzung des Gases in der Messlanze (30) aufweist dadurch gekennzeichnet,- dass an einer Filterinnenseite ein Temperaturmessfühler (58) angeordnet ist und- dass eine Umwälzvorrichtungssteuereinrichtung ...

Heating mixing and hydrating appartus and process

Mixing machine system

A mixing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including a downwardly extending rotatable output shaft for receiving a mixer tool, the head including a planetary system therewithin for effecting rotation of the rotatable output shaft about its axis and orbiting of the shaft axis about another axis. A motor includes an output operatively connected to drive the planetary system. A control system includes a plurality of sensors, each sensor located for detecting a respective condition of mixing machine, and a diagnostic 1 operable to (i) track outputs from the plurality of sensors over time, (ii) analyze the tracked outputs and (iii) produce an alert indication based upon the diagnostic control identifying a performance characteristic indicative of a need for service or repair of the mixing machine.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF A LIQUID

DEVICE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE END OF THE WORKING TIME OF HARDENABLE DENTALMASSEN

Cannabis preparation mixer

A cannabis preparation mixer includes a processor, electrically coupled with each of a weighing system, a heating system, a mixing system, and a user interface within a main housing. The processor receives input from the weighing system and the user interface and transmits instructions to the heating system and the mixing system to heat and mix a mixture according to a predetermined pattern selected based upon a weight of herbs sensed at the weighing system. A heating system includes a heat plate that sits on top of a heating element which sits on top of the insulation pad. A mixing system includes a magnetic motor with a magnetic stirrer and wireless temperature probe that rotates above the magnetic motor, the magnetic stirrer having a wireless temperature probe therein. The user interface receives input from a user to identify user preferences and settings. User Interface 20 User preferences Processor 12 Ov Timneand temperature Weighing System 14 Heating System 16 Mixing System IS ...

Condition monitoring system and method for homogenizers

A method and a system for condition monitoring of a homogenizer are provided. After receiving a first pressure data from a first pressure sensor indicating a product pressure upstream a homogenizing device, and a second pressure data from a second pressure sensor indicating a counter pressure used for holding a forcer in said homogenizing device in position, these can be compared with a first pressure reference data and a second pressure reference data associated a properly working homogenizer such that the condition of the homogenizer can be determined.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONDITIONING DRILLING FLUID

Method and device for conditioning of drilling fluid comprising supplying drilling fluid at high pressure to opposite placed inline directed high pressure nozzles arranged in fluid communication with a sealed spacing for shearing the supplied drilling fluid followed by additionally mixing by high velocity streams colliding, and discharging the conditioned drilling fluid through an outlet of the sealed spacing. Further, the method and the device comprising measuring one or more of: pressure difference, temperature, flow, quality and/or content of the conditioned drilling fluid and controlling opening of the high pressure nozzles based on the measured pressure difference, temperature, flow, quality and/or content of the conditioned drilling.

A SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY MANUFACTURING A CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT

A continuous ready mix joint or texture compound manufacturing system and a method for continuously manufacturing a ready mix joint or texture compound includes a continuous mixer (110) having an inlet (112) and an outlet (114), a pump (120) disposed at the outlet (114) of the continuous mixer (110), and a disperger (130) having an inlet (132) and an outlet (134). The continuous mixer (110) is adapted to receive at least one dry ingredient (102a) and at least one wet ingredient (104a) at the inlet (112) and continuously mix the at least one dry ingredient (102a) and the at least one wet ingredient (104a) to form a mixed composition. The pump (120) is adapted to pump (120) the mixed composition from the outlet (114) of the continuous mixer (110) to the inlet (132) of the disperger (130). The disperger (130) is adapted to receive the mixed composition and apply a shear force to the mixed composition to form a homogenized, disperged composition.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR CHANGES IN VISCOSITY IN A TWO-COMPONENT DISPENSING SYSTEM

A two-component mixing and dispensing system for mixing and dispensing two-component polymeric materials which react chemically with one another when combined to form a mixture includes a controller for adjusting the pressure at which at least one of the components is supplied to a dispenser dependent upon variations in the parameters which affect the cure time of the mixture.

PROCEDURE FOR THE MOISTURE TEST OF FLUID MATERIAL AND DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE.

Microemulsion mixing and stirring tank

Dispersion tool, dispersion device and dispersion assembly

POINT-OF-USE MIXING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURES OF LIQUIDS DISPENSED AT SUBSTRATE

PROCESS OF MEASUREMENT OF the MOISTURE Of a CREEPING MATTER AND DEVICE FOR the IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROCESS

Systems and method for generating a conductive liquid comprising deionized water with ammonia gas dissolved therein

Process bag container with sensors

A process bag container is provided comprising a flexible bag, at least one inlet sealed to the bag, and an outlet. A probe housing for a probe construction is sealed to the bag. Preferably, the probe housing extends at least partway into the bag interior and is connected to a cable for power and data transmission that runs along the outer surface of the bag to the top of the bag or its support container. The probe construction is adapted to monitor the composition of a reagent in the bag as well as the environment within the bag. A mixer is positioned within the bag to effect mixing of reagents in the bag.

Carbonator

A domestic beverage carbonator for carbonating a liquid in a bottle comprising temperature and pressure sensors that communicate with a processor to improve the carbonation process. The device further comprises a CO2 cylinder coupling and a cylinder discharge valve, an exhaust valve, a fill head and a user interface. The user interface further comprises user controls and a graphic display and the fill head has a pressure sensor to sense a pressure in the attached bottle and communicate a pressure signal to the processor and the processor uses the pressure signal to regulate the cylinder valve and the exhaust valve.

NITROUS OXIDE GAS MIXER FOR GENERATING A NITROUS OXIDE GAS MIX

A nitrous oxide gas mixer includes 2. The nitrous oxide gas mixer as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a connection option for a pulse oxymeter and/or for a vital parameters patient sensor.4. The nitrous oxide gas mixer as claimed in claim 3 ,{'sub': '2', 'further comprising at least the Oemergency button provided on the pre-chamber.'}8. The nitrous oxide gas mixer as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the nitrous oxide gas discharge button comprises a timer element or is controlled by a timer element claim 1 , so that upon expiration of a period of time set on the timer element claim 1 , the nitrous oxide gas discharge button automatically returns to an off position.19. The nitrous oxide gas mixer as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said mixer comprises a voice control device claim 3 , which is designed and provided to control operating functions of the mixer via an acoustic detection of a voice of a practitioner.21. The nitrous oxide gas mixer as claimed in claim 4 , further comprising at least one mixer control unit claim 4 , wherein the mixer control unit comprises at least one digital control unit claim 4 , wherein the control unit is designed such that it controls said concentration controller and/or said flow rate controller on the basis of the user's specification. The subject application This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/099,415 filed Apr. 14, 2016 which claims priority to European Patent Application Serial Nos. 15001240.9, filed Apr. 27, 2015 and 16000433.9, filed Feb. 23, 2016, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.The nitrous oxide gas mixer presented here comprises at least one mixing chamber, within which an oxygen gas and a nitrous oxide gas are mixed together in respectively predeterminable volumes and/or mole contents to form the nitrous oxide gas mix.The mixing chamber comprises at least one nitrous oxide connection and at least one oxygen gas connection, so that both the oxygen gas and the ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF CARBON DIOXIDE

Compositions and methods are provided for a system in which liquid carbon dioxide, or a mixture of liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide, is converted to solid carbon dioxide by exiting an orifice at a sufficient pressure drop, e.g., for delivery of carbon dioxide to a concrete mixture in a mixer. 1. An apparatus for determining a flow rate of carbon dioxide , comprising:(i) a delivery line through which flows gaseous carbon dioxide, liquid carbon dioxide, or a combination of gaseous and liquid carbon dioxide;{'sub': p', 'o', 'o', 'p, '(ii) an orifice at the distal end of the delivery line, through which the carbon dioxide exits from the delivery line, wherein the diameter of the delivery line as it joins the orifice is Dand the diameter of the orifice is D, and wherein Dis less than D;'}(iii) a first temperature sensor proximal to the orifice and configured to detect a first temperature, T, of carbon dioxide in the delivery line and to transmit the detected first temperature to a flow rate calculation system;{'sub': 'u', '(iv) a pressure sensor proximal to the orifice and configured to detect a pressure, P, of carbon dioxide in the delivery line and to transmit the detected pressure to the flow rate calculation system; and'}{'sub': 'D', '(v) a second temperature sensor distal to the orifice and configured to detect a second temperature, T, of carbon dioxide exiting the orifice and to transmit the detected second temperature to the flow rate calculation system.'}2. The apparatus of further comprising:(vi) the flow rate calculation system3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the flow rate calculation system is configured to{'sub': 'D', '(a) at a first time, determine from Twhether the carbon dioxide in the delivery line when it reaches the orifice is 100% gas or 100% liquid, or a mix of gas and liquid, and'}{'sub': p', 'o', 'u', 'o', 'u', 'D, '(b) calculate an instantaneous flow rate for the first time, wherein when the carbon dioxide in the delivery line as it is ...

METHOD OF PREPARING, MAINTAINING AND CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY AND CONSISTENCY OF HARDFACING SLURRY

Apparatus and Method for Mixing Fluids with Degradational Properties

An apparatus and method for mixing fluids with degradational properties are disclosed herein. The present system has been devised to safely and accurately dilute, heat and deliver a degradable fluid while simultaneously removing extraneous vapor, adding capability to monitor the temperature and capability to monitor the concentration of the diluted fluid. 1. A method for mixing fluids with degradational properties comprising the steps of:selectively introducing a first fluid from to a first inlet of a mixing device from a first fluid circuit in which the first fluid flows, wherein the first fluid circuit contains a flow controller for controlling a flow rate of the first fluid within the first fluid circuit;controllably introducing a degradation fluid into a first port of the mixing device that is located downstream of the inlet thereby forming a first mixture in the mixing device;venting vapors from the first mixture through a vent formed in the mixing device;monitoring a temperature of the first mixture within the mixing device prior to the first mixture being discharged through an outlet; andsampling a volume of the first mixture by discharging the volume of the first mixture through a sampling port to a detector that is configured to measure a concentration of the first mixture prior to discharge through the outlet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid comprises heated deionized water and the degradation fluid comprises ambient temperature hydrogen dioxide.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vent is formed in a second port extending outwardly from a main body of the mixing device and a thermocouple is disposed within a third port that extends outwardly from the main body.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sampling port comprises an elongated tube extending outwardly from a main body of the mixing device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sampling port includes a flow controller to controllably release the volume of the first mixture to ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODULATING ACOUSTIC ENERGY DELIVERY

The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy. In some embodiments, a fluid bath may be provided in the system where the fluid bath quality may be monitored using acoustic energy. An assessment of fluid bath quality can be determined through a comparison that is made of an initial power signal of the acoustic energy with a reflected power signal of the acoustic energy.

Stirring hot plate

A stirring hot plate for simultaneously heating and stirring a mixture includes a phase controlled motor that spins magnets which couple to, and thereby spin, a stir bar within the mixture. In addition to spinning the magnets, the motor includes an operational mode in which the motor is rapidly braked thereby quickly spinning down the stir bar. The stirring hot plate also includes a visual indicator to the user that the platform is hot-to-the-touch that is especially effective when the stirring hot plate is not in use.

ЭЛЕКТРОПРИБОР ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ НАПИТКА

... 1. Электроприбор для обработки напитка, содержащий:впускное отверстие для всасывания атмосферного воздуха;устройство обработки воздуха для обогащения кислородом всасываемого воздуха;выпускное отверстие для подачи обогащенного кислородом воздуха под давлением в напиток.2. Электроприбор по п. 1, в котором выпускное отверстие прибора содержит трубу, которая проходит к опорной плите для подачи обогащенного кислородом воздуха под давлением в напиток, находящийся в емкости или сосуде, установленном на опорной плите.3. Электроприбор по п. 2, в котором труба проходит под опорной плитой к выпускному патрубку опорной плиты, причем выпускной патрубок опорной плиты выполнен с возможностью герметичного соединения с впускным отверстием емкости, установленной на опорной плите, для подачи обогащенного кислородом воздуха под давлением через указанное впускное отверстие емкости в напиток, находящийся в емкости.4. Электроприбор по любому из предыдущих пунктов, в котором устройство обработки воздуха содержит ...

Magnetrührer mit SAW-Sensor

Magnetrührer (1) mit einem Rührantrieb (2) und mit einer Heizplatte (3) als Aufstellfläche für ein Rührgefäß (4) und mit einem in das Rührgefäß (4) einlegbaren, von dem Rührantrieb antreibbaren oder angetriebenen, einen Magneten (6a) aufweisenden Rührstab (6), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rührstab (6) und/oder der Magnet (6a) wenigstens einen SAW-Sensor (7) aufweist und/oder enthält, wobei der SAW-Sensor (7) einen Wandler zur Umwandlung eines elektromagnetischen Signals in akustische und/oder mechanische Wellen und/oder von akustischen und/oder mechanischen Wellen in ein elektromagnetisches Signal aufweist, wobei der SAW-Sensor (7) mit einer ersten, an dem Rührstab (6) angeordneten Antenne (8) verbunden ist, wobei die erste Antenne (8) zum Empfangen von elektromagnetischen Signalen und zum Senden von durch den Wandler erzeugten elektromagnetischen Signalen ausgebildet ist, und wobei der SAW-Sensor (7) und/oder die erste Antenne (8) an der Außenseite des Rührstabs (6) und/oder an der ...

ABGABEVORRICHTUNG FÜR FESTE PRODUKTE

Verfahren zur Überwachung einer Mischvorrichtung eines Milchtanks

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Überwachung einer Mischvorrichtung (20) eines Flüssigkeitsbehälters (10), insbesondere Milchtanks (10), wobei die Mischvorrichtung (20) ausgebildet ist, eine in dem Flüssigkeitsbehälter (10) befindlichen Flüssigkeit (12), insbesondere Milch (10) zu mischen, mit den Schritten: Erfassen zumindest eines Lufttemperaturverlaufs der in dem Flüssigkeitsbehälter (10) angrenzend an die Flüssigkeit (12) befindlichen Luft (16) in zumindest einem Luftbereich (42c-e) mittels zumindest eines Temperatursensors (28c-e) einer Temperaturerfassungseinheit (24); und Ausgeben eines Signals (38) in Abhängigkeit von zumindest einem erfassten Lufttemperaturverlauf mittels einer Auswerteeinheit (26), um die Mischvorrichtung (20) zu überwachen.

Verfahren sowie Vorrichtung zum Karbonisieren eines flüssigen Mediums, beispielsweise Getränk

Verfahren sowie Vorrichtung zum Kabonisieren eines flüssigen Mediums, beispielsweise eines Getränks, durch Einbringen von CO2 unter Druck in das flüssige Medium über wenigstens eine in einem von dem flüssigen Medium durchströmten Gehäuse vorgesehenen Düseneinrichtung.

Mixing machine system

PROCEDURE FOR THE PROCESSING OF AN INDIA RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES

DELIVERY DEVICE FOR CELEBRATIONS OF PRODUCTS

PRODUCT HOUSING FOR A FIXED PRODUCT DONOR

Method and device for regulated injection of liquid carbon dioxide in a pressurised liquid

A sugar liquification system and process

Processing method of a mixture for tyre rubber compound

DISPENSING MACHINE AND RELATED METHOD FOR PREPARING A USER-DEFINED FORMULATION BY DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCTS

A dispensing machine for dispensing fluid products comprising a dispensing zone (15) in which elongated support means (12) are disposed, configured to support a plurality of removable containing units (11) of the fluid products in a stationary manner along a longitudinal axis (X) is disclosed. The dispensing zone (15) further includes translation means (20) configured to allow moving a receptacle (18) positioned on a metering unit and disposed on the translation means (20) substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction (X) to delivery positions substantially vertically below said containing units (11) and measurement means (16) configured to meter a quantity of fluid product that is delivered from a containing unit (11) to the receptacle (18) in a delivery position corresponding to the respective containing unit. Also disclosed is the use of such dispensing machine for preparing customized formulations of fluid products as well as a method for preparing user-defined target formulation ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFUSING AND DISPENSING OILS

The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the infusing, agitation and dispensation of oils in a controlled manner to produce a desired potency of an infusion while remaining below an identified maximum temperature threshold.

APPARATUS FOR DISSOLVING GAS INTO A LIQUID

An apparatus (2) for dissolving a gas into a liquid includes a liquid inlet (4) for supplying liquid into the apparatus, a gas inlet (6) for supplying gas into the liquid within the apparatus and a venturi (52) arranged to dissolve the gas into the liquid passing through the venturi. The apparatus also includes an outlet (18) for the liquid and dissolved gas downstream of the venturi. At least part of the liquid inlet, at least part of the gas inlet, at least part of the venturi and at least part of the outlet are formed in an integrally formed piece of material (42).

APPLIANCE FOR MADE-IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS

An appliance for producing a personal care product. The appliance includes a reaction chamber configured to receive one or more ingredients of a personal care product. The appliance also includes a cartridge, wherein the cartridge holds at least one of the one or more ingredients of the personal care product. The appliance further includes an output port configured to allow removal of the personal care product from the reaction chamber.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING CONCRETE MIX TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

The temperature of concrete can be monitored by a temperature probe. Typically, large volumes of concrete such as are typically carried in mixer trucks or mixed in industrial concrete production drums have a relatively stable, or slowly varying temperature, given the high thermal capacity of concrete. A sudden change in temperature can thus be attributed to an external event. A sudden addition of even a relatively small amount of water for instance, which has an even higher thermal capacity, can produce a notable sudden change in temperature. Examples where the detection of the addition of water can be particularly useful in the production and/or transport of concrete are provided herein. Moreover, if the temperature of the added water is known, and the quantity of concrete is also known, the sudden difference in temperature can be correlated to a volume of added water.

INSTALLATION OF WATER CARBONATION INTO INSTANTANEOUS FOR UNIT Of BREEDING Of ANIMALS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING WITH AT LEAST ONE ROTARY VESSEL INCORPORATING AT LEAST ONE MECHANICAL ELEMENT FIXED

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER USING WASTE WHILE ENSURING IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY

The present invention relates to a method for producing an organic fertilizer using plant and animal waste as a raw material. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for producing an organic fertilizer, comprising the following steps: a raw material preparation step of storing the raw material by using a raw material preparation part at a room temperature and measuring the raw material; a transfer mixing step of heating the prepared raw material to a temperature of 40 to 45 while stirring and transferring the raw material using a transfer mixing part having a screw stirrer therein; a pulverizing and mixing step of pulverizing and mixing the transferred raw materials while heating the same at a temperature of 50 to 65; a post-ripening step of post-ripening the pulverized and mixed raw material in a ripening part; a pellet formation step of receiving the ripened raw material and molding the same into pellets in a pellet forming part; and conveyor transfer step of conveying ...

가스를 액체에 용해시키기 위한 장치

... 가스를 액체에 용해시키기 위한 장치 (2)는 액체를 장치에 공급하기 위한 액체 유입구 (4), 장치내 액체로 가스를 공급하기 위한 가스 유입구 (6) 및 벤츄리를 통과하여 액체에 가스를 용해시키도록 배열된 벤츄리 (52)를 포함한다. 장치는 또한 벤츄리의 다운스트림에 액체 및 용해된 가스에 대한 유출구 (18)를 포함한다. 액체 유입구의 적어도 일부, 가스 유입구의 적어도 일부, 벤츄리의 적어도 일부 및 유출구의 적어도 일부는 일체로 형성된 재료의 피스(42)에 형성된다.

metering housing and solid product of product for a solid product

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING ALGAE

GYPSUM PRODUCT AND METHOD THEREFOR

A method comprising adding a suspension of a hydrophobic substance to a gypsum slurry. The hydrophobic substance may impart water repellent characteristics to the gypsum, may be used as a foaming aid, density reducer, dimension stabilizer, and others, and may increase the mechanical strength and durability of the gypsum product. In another embodiment of the present invention, suspensions of other substances may be used in addition to or in place of the hydrophobic substance to impart these characteristics.

MIXING SYSTEM AND PROCESS

A batter mixing apparatus and process is disclosed for mixing a dry batter mix with a predetermined amount of water is adapted to continuously measure the temperature and the viscosity, in centipoises, with an inline viscometer. The controls of the apparatus are fully automated using a programmable logic controller in conjunction with a touchscreen display that provides real-time data, process control parameters, and a choice of batter recipes. Once the batter has reached a desired viscosity, a variable speed feed pump is used to pump the batter to a batter applicator where a food product is coated. Excess batter from the applicator is collected and returned to the mixing apparatus via a pump. The viscosity and temperature of the returned batter is measured and adjusted automatically with dry batter mix or water in order to satisfy the set parameters.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WATER PURIFIER

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a water purifier delays the operating time of an agitator at an early stage of a current refrigerating cycle operation when a supercooled state has occurred in an immediately previous refrigerating cycle operation step.

Solid product dispenser

A product housing for use with a vacuum breaker, a solid product dispenser, and a solid product having a bottom surface comprises a product holder, an overflow outlet, and a flood plane. The product holder has a bottom and is configured and arranged to receive the solid product with the bottom surface proximate the bottom. The bottom of the product holder is positioned proximate above the solid product dispenser and proximate below the vacuum breaker. The overflow outlet is proximate the bottom, and the flood plane is proximate the overflow outlet.

Method of Mixing Rubber Composition and System for Mixing Rubber Composition

A method of mixing a rubber composition includes a carbon introduction step and a uniform dispersion step. In the carbon introduction step, on the basis of a deviation between a rate of temperature increase of the rubber mixture (R) and a target value, at least one of a ram pressure (Pr) and a rotational speed (N) of the mixing rotor ( 2 ) is PID controlled so that the ultimate temperature of the rubber mixture (R) at the conclusion of the step is within a tolerance range. In the uniform dispersion step, the ram pressure (Pr) or the rotational speed (N) of the mixing rotor ( 2 ) is adjusted to reduce a deviation between a value based on successively detected data associated with a predetermined control target and a target value.

STEAM/WATER STATIC MIXER INJECTOR FOR EXTRUSION EQUIPMENT

Apparatus (20) for injection of fluid into extrusion system components such as a preconditioner (24) or extruder (100) is provided, preferably as a composite assembly including a fluid injection valve (52) and an interconnected static mixer section (54). Alternately, use may be made of the fluid injection valve (52) or static mixer section (54) alone. The invention greatly simplifies the fluid injection apparatus used in extrusion systems, while giving more efficient absorption of thermal energy with a minimum of environmental contamination, and the ability to inject multiple streams into the extrusion systems.

Systems and Methods for Generating a Conductive Liquid Comprising Deionized Water with Ammonia Gas Dissolved Therein

Systems and methods are described for dissolving ammonia gas in deionized water. The system includes a deionized water source and a gas mixing device including a first inlet for receiving ammonia gas, a second inlet for receiving a transfer gas, and a mixed gas outlet for outputting a gas mixture comprising the ammonia gas and the transfer gas. The system includes a contactor that receives the deionized water and the gas mixture and generates deionized water having ammonia gas dissolved therein. The system includes a sensor in fluid communication with at least one inlet of the contactor for measuring a flow rate of the deionized water, and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller sets a flow rate of the ammonia gas based on the flow rate of the deionized water measured by the sensor, and a predetermined conductivity set point.

Testing method for evaluating the effect of CO2 reaction rate of acid rock plate

The invention discloses a testing device and method for evaluating effects of CO2 reaction rate of acid rock plate. The testing device includes an acid fluid conveying unit, a CO2 conveying unit, a mixing tank, a plate holder, a recycling fluid tank, and a vacuum pump. The mixing tank includes an acid fluid inlet, a CO2 inlet, and a miscible fluid outlet. The acid fluid inlet is connected with the acid fluid conveying unit, the CO2 inlet is connected with the CO2 conveying unit, the miscible fluid outlet is connected with the plate holder, the plate holder is connected with the recycling fluid tank, and the recycling fluid tank is connected to the vacuum pump. The CO2 conveying unit includes a CO2 cylinder and a gas booster pump which is connected to the cylinder. The outlet of the pump is connected to the gas inlet of the mixing tank.

Mixing process and device for said mixing process

A mixing process is provided for the valorization of used cooking oils. The mixing process takes place in a particularly efficient way and includes supplying a given load (A) of used cooking oils and a corresponding load (B) of a solidifying composition to a mixing device. Thermal energy is supplied and in particular, an initial amount of thermal energy is supplied to cause the mixing temperature to reach a given temperature level. An additional amount of thermal energy is also supplied during a given mixing period. The solidifying composition includes a processing compound that includes at least two substances, one of which is of a wax type and the other is one of stearic acid, aromatic, coloring substances and additives.

Solid product dispenser

A dispenser (10) uses first and second flow controls (70, 73). The flow controls maintain first and second flow ranges independent of diluent pressure within a pressure range, wherein the use solution's concentration is maintained over the pressure range. A third flow control (75) may also be utilized in a third diluent passageway for maintaining a third flow range independent of the diluent pressure within the pressure range. A bypass valve assembly (41) is operatively connected to the third incoming diluent passageway. The bypass valve has a temperature control valve. The temperature control valve having a bypass passageway, wherein additional diluent is added to the use solution, thereby controlling the use solution's concentration.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SONIC TREATMENT

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for treating a sample by selectively controlling sonic energy and/or selectively controlling the location of the sample relative to the sonic energy.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ВОДОРОСЛЕЙ

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ВОДОРОСЛЕЙ

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ МЕТАЛЛОМАТРИЧНЫХ КОМПОЗИТНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ

Dynamic mixer for blending polymer melt during melt spinning process for manufacturing synthetic threads, has sensor device arranged in region of outlet to measure physical parameters of melt and connected with control device

The mixer has an inner mixing chamber (5) arranged in a multi-part cylindrical housing (1). Two inlets (6, 7) and an outlet (8) are connected with the chamber. A mixing section (2.1) of a mixing shaft (2) is penetrated into the chamber. A drive section (2.2) of the mixing shaft is projected outside the housing for coupling a drive (3) of the mixing shaft with the housing. A sensor device (9) is arranged in a region of the outlet to measure physical parameters of polymer melt. The sensor device is connected with a control device (11) that is coupled with the drive. The sensor device comprises a temperature sensor for measuring temperature of the polymer melt, a pressure sensor for measuring overpressure of the polymer melt, a tint sensor (9.1) for measuring color of the polymer melt, and a volumetric flow sensor e.g. non-contacting ultrasonic sensor or flow meter with a turbine wheel, for measuring decrease in quantity of the polymer melt. An independent claim is also included for a method ...

Rührwerk mit Sensor, insbesondere für einen Bioreaktor

Ein Rührwerk, insbesondere für einen Bioreaktor (10), umfasst einen Drehantrieb (12) und ein Rührorgan (14). Das Rührorgan (14) weist eine an den Drehantrieb (12) koppelbare Welle (16) und wenigstens ein Rührelement (18) auf, das im Betrieb des Rührwerks in unmittelbarem Kontakt mit einem zu durchmischenden Medium steht. Das Rührwerk umfasst des Weiteren wenigstens einen Sensor (20) zur Erfassung einer Zustandsgröße. Der Sensor (20) ist in das Rührelement (18) oder in die Welle (16) integriert oder auf einer Oberfläche des Rührelements (18) oder auf einer Oberfläche der Welle (16) angeordnet. Ein solches Rührwerk kann Bestandteil einer Rührvorrichtung sein, insbesondere eines Einweg-Bioreaktors (10) zur Zellkultivierung, die einen Behälter zur Aufnahme eines zu durchmischenden Mediums umfasst.

Dosieranlage zur Herstellung einer benutzerdefinierten Formulierung durch Dosieren von flüssigen Produkten mit einer Vielzahl von verbundenen Teilmodulen

Dosieranlage zum Dosieren von flüssigen Produkten, umfassend längliche Tragmittel (12), die so ausgestaltet sind, dass sie eine Vielzahl von abnehmbaren Behältereinheiten (11) der flüssigen Produkte in ortsfester Weise entlang einer Längsrichtung (X) tragen, wobei die Dosieranlage des Weiteren Verschiebemittel (20) umfasst, die so ausgestaltet sind, dass sie es ermöglichen, einen auf den Verschiebemitteln (20) angeordneten Aufnahmebehälter (18) im Wesentlichen parallel zur Längsrichtung (X) zu Abgabepositionen zu bewegen, die im Wesentlichen vertikal unterhalb der Behältereinheiten (11) liegen, sowie Messmittel (16), die so ausgestaltet sind, dass sie eine Menge eines flüssigen Produkts messen, das von einer Behältereinheit (11) an den Aufnahmebehälter (18) in einer Abgabeposition abgegeben wird, die der jeweiligen Behältereinheit entspricht, wobei die Anlage eine Vielzahl von miteinander verbundenen Teilmodulen (34, 35, 36) umfasst, wobei ein Hauptschrank (34) wenigstens eine Dosierzone ...

Heating, mixing and hydrating apparatus and process

An apparatus for heating, mixing and/or hydrating a material comprises a passage with an inlet 14 and an outlet 16 for a process liquid, the process liquid comprising the material and a carrier liquid, and a nozzle 24 for introducing gas or vapour at supersonic velocity into the passage at a mixing zone 42 wherein the cross-sectional area of the mixing zone is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inlet and is a polygonal shaped. The nozzle comprises a slit that runs in a direction perpendicular to the direction of flow of process liquid through the passage. Ideally, the passage at the mixing zone is rectangular in cross section. The steam nozzle may comprises a rotating member 18 such that angle of impingement of the steam on to the material flowing through the passage may be altered. The gas or vapour is ideally steam. The apparatus may further comprise a hinged flap 36 mounted upon the inner wall of the passage in the mixing zone which is rotatable through an arc of 60° that ...

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE AS A CHECK OF AN ACOUSTIC TREATMENT

DEVICE FOR ENRICHING WATER WITH CARBON DIOXIDE GAS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF KARBONISERTEM WATER

FLUID COLLECTION ARRANGEMENT AND MIXTURE SYSTEM

DISPOSITIF MELANGEUR

MIXER

Heating device for stirring heads

System aus einer Temperiervorrichtung (1) und einem Rührkopf (2), wobei die Temperiervorrichtung (1) einen Adapter (3) aufweist, und der Adapter (3) eine Adapteraußenfläche (7), einen Adapterinnenraum (8) mit einer Adapterinnenfläche (9), sowie ein Temperierelement (10) zum Aufheizen des Adapters (3) auf eine Arbeitstemperatur aufweist, und wobei der Adapter (3) an einer Stirnseite zum Adapterinnenraum (8) hin geöffnet ist, und der Rührkopf (2) eine Lagernabe (4) mit einer Lagernabenaußenfläche (5), einer Lagernabeninnenfläche (6) und einer Lagerbuchse aufweist, und die Lagerbuchse in die Lagernabe (4), anliegend an die Lagernabeninnenfläche (6), formschlüssig eingepasst ist, und wobei der Adapterinnenraum (8) dazu ausgebildet ist die Lagernabe (4), mit der Lagernabenaußenfläche (5) im Wesentlichen vollständig an die Adapterinnenfläche (9) anliegend, aufzunehmen.

Heating device for stirring heads

System aus einer Temperiervorrichtung (1) und einem Rührkopf (2), wobei die Temperiervorrichtung (1) einen Adapter (3) aufweist, und der Adapter (3) eine Adapteraußenfläche (7), einen Adapterinnenraum (8) mit einer Adapterinnenfläche (9), sowie ein Temperierelement (10) zum Aufheizen des Adapters (3) auf eine Arbeitstemperatur aufweist, und wobei der Adapter (3) an einer Stirnseite zum Adapterinnenraum (8) hin geöffnet ist, und der Rührkopf (2) eine Lagernabe (4) mit einer Lagernabenaußenfläche (5), einer Lagernabeninnenfläche (6) und einer Lagerbuchse aufweist, und die Lagerbuchse in die Lagernabe (4), anliegend an die Lagernabeninnenfläche (6), formschlüssig eingepasst ist, und wobei der Adapterinnenraum (8) dazu ausgebildet ist die Lagernabe (4), mit der Lagernabenaußenfläche (5) im Wesentlichen vollständig an die Adapterinnenfläche (9) anliegend, aufzunehmen.

DELIVERY DEVICE FOR CELEBRATIONS OF PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURES AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF THE DELIVERY RATE CELEBRATIONS OF A PRODUCT UNDER CHANGING TEMPERATURE

Solid product dispenser and product housing for a solid product

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VAPORIZING AND COMBINING A LIQUEFIEDCRYOGENIC FLUID STREAM WITH A GAS STREAM

A SYSTEM, METHOD AND GENERATOR FOR GENERATING NANOBUBBLES OR NANODROPLETS

The present disclosure relates to a system, generator and method for generating nanobubbles or nanodroplets and treating a multi-component mixture, and in particular for treating biogas and wastewater. The method comprises using nanobubbles of a gas component, and wastewater, to form hydrates in a treatment vessel; removing residual dirt from the treatment vessel and melting the hydrates to facilitate release of clean water.

THERMAL VALVE

A method and apparatus for obtaining a solution from a solid product in contact with a liquid is provided. A solid product is housed within a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into contact with the solid product. The solution formed between the solid product and the liquid is collected, and a makeup liquid can be added thereto to further dilute or control the concentration of the formed solution. The amount of makeup liquid added to the solution can be controlled based on the temperature of the liquid to provide an automatic, continuously variable amount of liquid added to the solution. In addition, a method of providing a pressure independent control of the makeup liquid is also provided.

MULTIPLE SPEED PROCESS FOR PRESERVING HEAT SENSITIVE PORTIONS OF A THERMOKINETICALLY MELT BLENDED BATCH

The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical composition by thermokinetic compounding, wherein the compositions include one or more thermolabile components, for example one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The methods comprise thermokinetic processing of the thermolabile components into a composite by blending certain thermolabile components in a thermokinetic mixer using multiple speeds during a single, rotationally continuous operation. The composite can be further processed into pharmaceutical compositions by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.

AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE FOR PROCESSING A BEVERAGE

Provided is an apparatus for automatically breathing a beverage such as red wine by passing oxygen into the beverage for a set period of time. The apparatus has an air processing system which takes in atmospheric air and processes it to concentrate its oxygen content to as much as or even higher than 90% oxygen by volume. The apparatus comprises a controller for automatically controlling parameters of the oxygen breathing process including a time period for delivery of oxygen concentrated air to a beverage where the time period is predetermined in accordance with one or more characteristics or qualities of the beverage.

Methods and Systems for Gas Treatment

Lomefloxacin hydrochloride eye drop preparation tank

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE INJECTION REGULEE IN UNLIQUIDE UNDER PRESSURE

Manufacturing apparatus, mixing machine and/or receiving device for manufacturing a composition from a mixture of formulations

Manufacturing apparatus, mixing machine and/or receiving device for manufacturing a composition from a mixture of formulations

Method for mixing of raw materials e.g. solid in revolving tank for dilution in perfumery industry, involves entirely immersing machine element in tank for shearing and separation of mass of raw materials into multiple streams

La présente invention porte sur un procédé et un dispositif de mélange avec au moins une cuve tournante intégrant au moins un élément mécanique fixe. Après mise en rotation de la cuve (1) et du flux de matières premières créés, il est procédé à l'interruption de la rotation de la cuve (1) dès que ce mouvement transmis à la masse de matières premières dépasse un niveau prédéterminé, la réaction sur ledit au moins un élément mécanique (2) des flux de matières premières entraînant des effets de cisaillement et de pompage de la masse. Au moins un élément mécanique (2) est immergé entièrement dans la cuve (1) en présentant une forme ou des moyens de cisaillement et de séparation de la masse de matières premières en plusieurs flux.

PROCESS OF REGULATION OF the OPERATION Of ENCLOSURES OF the MIXERS TYPE OR CRUSHERS

L'invention concerne une méthode de régulation d'un procédé de refroidissement d'une masse de produit contenue dans une enceinte, enceinte de type mélangeur, malaxeur, broyeur ou encore pétrin, le refroidissement étant obtenu par mise en contact de la masse de produit avec un liquide cryogénique, la méthode se caractérisant en ce qu'elle prend en compte au moins les trois paramètres suivants : - l'ampérage pris par le moteur d'agitation du contenu de l'enceinte, - la température du produit ; et - la température des gaz dans l'enceinte, l'ampérage étant un paramètre couperet, par le fait que le régulateur arrête le cycle de refroidissement et coupe l'injection de cryogène quand sa consigne est atteinte, quelles que soient les valeurs des deux autres paramètres de température de produit et température des gaz dans l'enceinte.

PROCEDE DE MESURE DE L'HUMIDITE D'UNE MATIERE FLUANTE ET DISPOSITIF POUR LA MISE EN OEUVRE DE CE PROCEDE

Procédé de mesure d'humidité par détermination d'une grandeur ou d'une caractéristique physique de la matière humide en contact avec une sonde et conversion de cette grandeur en un signal électrique mesurable, la sonde étant immergée dans la matière stationnaire ou en écoulement. Un appareil de levage peut extraire la sonde 7 d'un lieu protégé 6 pour la faire pénétrer dans la matière pratiquement homogénéisée dans un recipient 10 de manière que la sonde et la matière soient animées d'un mouvement relatif, la sonde étant extraite du flux de matière à la fin de la mesure, puis nettoyée ou refroidie et remise en lieu protégé. Application par exemple à la mesure de l'humidité de sable de fonderie, d'additifs de béton ou de mélanges chimiques.

Manufacturing apparatus, mixing machine and/or receiving device for manufacturing a composition from a mixture of formulations

반응고 슬러리의 제조방법 및 제조장치

... 본 발명은 슬러리의 부동한 온도에서 교반속도, 냉매온도, 냉매유량을 제어하는 프로세서로 구성되는 기계교반과 액체냉각을 결합하는 방법으로 반응고 슬러리를 제조하는 방법을 제공한다.상기방법으로 제조된 반응고 슬러리는 구형화된 입자의 원형도가 우수하고, 품질이 좋다. 그리고 슬러리용기(2), 기계교반로드(3), 교반날개(8), 냉매제어장치(7), 냉매유입관(4)과 냉매회수관(6)등 구조로 구성되는 상기 제조방법에 적용되는 슬러리 제조장치를 제공한다. 그중 교반날개(8)는 기계교반로드(3)의 내부에 삽입되고 교반함과 동시에 열교환 소자로 사용된다. 본 발명의 제조방법 및 제조장치는 슬러리 제조효율이 증대되고, 알루미늄 합금, 마그네슘 합금, 아연 합금 또는 동 합금 등 여러가지 합금의 반응고 슬러리의 제조에 적용되며, 반응고 슬러리의 고함량이 낮아슬러리의 저품질등 문제를 해결하였다.

HOT AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a hot air supply apparatus for a food waste disposal apparatus, in which a control unit can control the hot air supply temperature of a hot air supply unit when the temperature inside a stirring tank reaches a set temperature value, the waste heat discharged from the stirring tank is mixed with the outside air after being heated in the stirring tank so as to be supplied to the hot air supply unit side, so it is possible to shorten a drying time of the food waste containing leachate and to minimize power consumption. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

BLENDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A blending system for and a method of providing a continuous supply of a blend, the system comprising: a blending unit (3) operative to blend batches of a blend comprising a plurality of constituent components; a blend feeding unit (25) operative to receive each blended batch from the blending unit (3) and deliver a continuous supply of the blend; and a control unit (33) for controlling operation of the blending unit (3) such as intermittently to blend batches of the blend.

Single use slurrying and chromatography systems

Methods and systems for chromatography are disclosed that employ a flexible container configured to fit within a support structure and adapted to receive a filtration or absorptive medium. The flexible container can include at least one inlet, at least one outlet, and a separation barrier peripherally sealed within the container to separate the container into a resin containing portion and a drainage portion. The barrier can be configured to exclude the resin material from the drainage portion while allowing fluids to pass therethrough. The disposable chromatography system can further include one or more agitators disposed within the flexible container and adjustably configured to be raised or lowered in the flexible container. When the agitator is in the raised position, the resin packing material can operate in a settled, packed-bed configuration. Alternatively, the agitator in the lowered position permits the chromatography resin packing material to operate in a mixed, slurry configuration ...

SINGLE USE SLURRYING AND CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEMS

ANALYZING APPARATUS AND ITS ABNORMALITY ELIMINATING METHOD

An analyzer including plural stirrers (20, 26, 27) that have plural sound-wave generating elements (23), which are provided on respective vessels holding liquid and generate sound wave toward the liquid, and drive units (22), which drive the sound-wave generating elements, and that stir the liquid using sound wave generated by the sound-wave generating elements; and its abnormality coping method. The analyzer includes a power detecting unit (24) that detects traveling-wave power output from the drive unit and reflected-wave power reflected from the sound-wave generating element; and a control unit (15) that determines whether an abnormality occurs in each of the stirrers on the sound-wave generating element side or on the drive unit side in each of the stirrers based on a reflectivity of the power, and controls the continuation or suspension of an analytical work based on a result of the determination.

СПОСОБ ПОДАЧИ ГАЗОВ В РЕАКТОР ДЛЯ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ЭПИТАКСИАЛЬНЫХ СТРУКТУР НА ОСНОВЕ НИТРИДОВ МЕТАЛЛОВ III ГРУППЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к технологии химического нанесения покрытий путем разложения газообразных соединений, в частности к способам введения газов в реакционную камеру. Способ подачи газов в реактор для выращивания эпитаксиальных структур на основе нитридов металлов III группы включает подачу в реактор 5 по крайней мере двух потоков реакционноспособных газов через вводы 1, 2, по крайней мере один из которых смешивают с несущим газом, при этом в качестве источников металлов третьей группы используют триметилалюминий, триметилиндий, триметилгаллий, триэтилгаллий, или их смеси, а в качестве источника азота - аммиак, при этом перед подачей в реактор 5 потоки газов 1, 2 направляют в по крайней мере одну соединенную с реактором 5 смесительную камеру 3 для приготовления газовой смеси, после чего полученную смесь газов направляют в реактор 5 через формирователь потока 4, выполненный с возможностью подачи газов в реактор 5 в условиях ламинарного потока, причем стенки камеры 3 и формирователь потока ...

Monitored mixture and dosing head

The invention relates to a high-pressure mixing, dosing and recirculation head for injection or casting reaction molding, said high-pressure mixing, dosing and recirculation head comprising a head body, a mixing chamber, obtained in the head body wherein a valve element or mixing valve slides and in fluid communication with a supply duct, and a self-cleaning element comprising a scraping portion, said self-cleaning element being structured to slide in said supply duct, as well as comprising an apparatus for controlling and commanding mixing, supply and recirculation comprising a plurality of sensors and transducers mounted on board of the head body and of the components parts of the head connected thereto to detect and transform representative physical quantities of at least one operational status of said high-pressure mixing, dosing and recirculation head into electrical signals and an electronic control and storing system adapted to synchronously control and scan said sensors and transducers and adapted to receive and process said electrical signals indicative of said at least one operational status, at the beginning and during the operational phases of said high-pressure mixing, dosing and recirculation head to compare them with each other and with electrical signals representative of a predetermined reference operational status. The invention also relates to a high-pressure mixing, dosing and recirculation method for injection or casting reaction molding.

CARBONATOR

A domestic beverage carbonator for carbonating a liquid in a bottle comprising temperature and pressure sensors that communicate with processor to improve the carbonation process. The device further comprises a CO2 cylinder coupling and a cylinder discharge valve, an exhaust valve, a fill head and a user interface. The user interface further comprises user controls and a graphic display and the fill head has a pressure sensor to sense a pressure in the attached bottle and communicate a pressure signal to the processor and the processor uses the pressure signal to regulate the cylinder valve and the exhaust valve. 1. A pressurization device having a microprocessor , the device adapted to pressurize contents of a bottle containing a liquid , the bottle having a maximum fill level , comprising:a delivery valve for attachment to a pressurized gas cylinder;the delivery valve being adapted to supply gas to a fill head; andthe fill head being adapted to sealingly engage a bottle, and having a pressure sensor that provides a pressure signal to the microprocessor, the pressure sensor being located above the maximum fill level of the bottle when the bottle is in a sealed engagement with the fill head;wherein the microprocessor is adapted to actuate the delivery valve in multiple discrete increments, the pressure sensor being adapted to determine:a) a pressure difference; andb) a period of time associated with each increment;wherein the microprocessor is further adapted to, on the basis of the pressure difference and the period of time, determine:a first rate of a pressure increase during a first increment,a second rate of pressure increase during a second increment, andperform a comparison of the first rate to the second rate to determine an amount of carbon dioxide in the cylinder on the basis of a difference between the first rate and the second rate.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the fill head has an exhaust solenoid valve, the exhaust solenoid valve remaining closed ...

MINI MIXER SYSTEM

A mini mixer system includes a mixer, for executing a continuous mixing operation for an extended period of time, the mixing operation includes a mixing production process with corrosiveness, high viscosity and high mixing risks. The mixer includes a motor, a coupling and torsion meter, a reduction gear, a plurality of couplings, a frame group, a gear box group, at least one mixing element, a mixing can and a lifting mechanism group. The motor, the coupling and torsion meter and the reduction gear are connected to one another by the couplings. The reduction gear is connected to the gear box group by the coupling. The motor, the reduction gear, the gear box group and the lifting mechanism group are all fixed on the frame group. The mixer is assembled in a gear mechanism of the gear box group. The mixing can is disposed on the lifting mechanism group. 1. A mini mixer system , comprising:a mixer, for executing a continuous mixing operation for an extended period of time, wherein the mixer comprises a motor, a coupling and torsion meter, a reduction gear, a plurality of couplings, a frame group, a gear box group, at least one mixing element, a mixing can, and a lifting mechanism group, wherein the motor, the coupling and torsion meter and the reduction gear are connected by the couplings, the reduction gear is connected to the gear box group by the coupling, the motor, the reduction gear, the gear box group and the lifting mechanism group are all fixed on the frame group, the mixing element is assembled in a gear mechanism of the gear box group, and the mixing can is placed on the lifting mechanism group;an input/output (IO) unit, disposed in a control room and serving as a remote control interface, electrically connected to the mixer, the IO unit having control functions of mixer activation and deactivation function, mixer three-stage or multi-stage operation time and rotating speed setting function, total operation time display function, execution record window ...

System and Method for Analyzing Completion Fluids

Disclosed herein is a real time method and system for analyzing and optimizing a composition of a completion fluid used in oil well operations. The system employs a plurality of sensors and monitors various parameters of the completion fluid, while also monitoring parameters of the oil well. This allows for information to be compared and the completion fluid is modified accordingly prior to the completion fluid being sent sub-terrain. The system includes a centralized command center that receives information from the sensors and translates this information to determine the appropriate ratio of chemicals that should be blended to form the completion fluid. The system allows an operator to monitor the completion fluid and the oil well operation in real time and also generates instant data analysis reports. 1. A system for optimizing a composition of a completion fluid for an oil well in real time , the system comprising:at least two storage tanks for respectively storing at least two chemicals that make up the completion fluid;a mixing tank for formulating the at least two chemicals received from the at least two storage tanks;a first set of sensors for sensing a first set of parameters of the completion fluid, wherein the first set of sensors are provided at an outlet of the mixing tank;a second set of sensors for sensing a second set of parameters of the oil well, wherein the second set of sensors are provided at an inlet of the oil well;at least two transmitters communicatively coupled to the first and second set of sensors, wherein the at least two transmitters are configured to transmit the first and the second set of parameters of the completion fluid and the oil well respectively in the form of a first signal in real time;a command center for receiving the first signal from the at least two transmitters, wherein the command center is configured to analyze the first and the second set of parameters to determine a percentage composition of the at least two ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING FLUIDS

Apparatus, system and method for heating fluid from a plurality of fluid sources. A heating chamber top portion includes a plurality of fluid inlet tubes configured to pass fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. A heating chamber may be coupled to the heating chamber top portion, the heating chamber collectively receives at least some of the fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. At least one heating element configured within the heating chamber heats the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. An agitator mixes the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources in the heating chamber, wherein the agitator is configured to mix the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources by rotationally turning within the heating chamber. 1. A system for heating fluid from a plurality of fluid sources , comprising:a heating chamber top portion comprising a plurality of fluid inlet tubes configured to pass fluid from the plurality of fluid sources;a heating chamber coupled to the heating chamber top portion, the heating chamber configured to collectively receive at least some of the fluid from the plurality of fluid sources;at least one heating element configured within the heating chamber for heating the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources; andan agitator for mixing the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources in the heating chamber, wherein the agitator is configured to mix the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources by rotationally turning.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the agitator comprises a helical-shaped agitator for mixing the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the agitator comprises a perforated surface.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor for determining a temperature of the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources within the heating chamber.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a ...

Compositions and Methods for Delivery of Carbon Dioxide

Compositions and methods are provided for a system in which liquid carbon dioxide, or a mixture of liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide, is converted to solid carbon dioxide by exiting an orifice at a sufficient pressure drop, e.g., for delivery of carbon dioxide to a concrete mixture in a mixer. 128-. (canceled)29. An apparatus for delivering carbon dioxide to a concrete mixer at a concrete facility_comprising(i) a delivery line through which flows gaseous carbon dioxide, liquid carbon dioxide, or a combination of gaseous and liquid carbon dioxide, wherein the orifice comprises a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein the proximal end of the delivery line is connected to a source of liquid carbon dioxide;{'sub': p', 'o', 'o', 'p, '(ii) an orifice at the distal end of the delivery line, through which the carbon dioxide exits from the delivery line, wherein the diameter of the delivery line as it joins the orifice is Dand the diameter of the orifice is D, and wherein Dis less than D, and wherein the orifice is configured to convert liquid carbon dioxide to a mixture of solid and gaseous carbon dioxide;'}(iii) a conduit leading from the orifice to the concrete mixer, wherein at least a portion of the conduit is flexible, and wherein an opening of the conduit into the concrete mixer is positioned to apply the mixture of solid and gaseous carbon dioxide to a particular location in the mixer.30. The apparatus of wherein the opening of the conduit is at least 5 cm claim 29 , on average claim 29 , from concrete mixing in the mixer.31. The apparatus of further comprising a system to synchronize carbon dioxide delivery to the mixer using signals from a programmable logic computer (PLC) at the concrete facility.32. The apparatus of wherein the signals comprise a signal from a weight sensor for weight of cement used in the mixer.33. The apparatus of wherein the delivery line comprises a valve to adjust flow rate of the carbon dioxide in the delivery line34. The apparatus of ...

Low humidity generator

The embodied invention is a low humidity generator which encapsulates essential piping, pressure regulator, flow regulator, and saturator in a sealed vacuum chamber. Additionally, a Stirling piston type cooler is used to cool the saturator. This eliminates atmospheric water vapor permeation and the need for thermal insulation surrounding the piping and control units. Also, the humidity generator has improved cool down characteristics, improved thermal control, and better maintenance access. 1. A humidity generator for a low dewpoint gas comprising: i. a saturator,', 'ii. a saturator pressure control valve connected to said saturator, and', 'iii. an exit flow control valve connected to said saturator,', 'are located within said vacuum chamber,, 'A. a vacuum chamber, whereinB. a vacuum pump connected to said vacuum chamber, andC. a Stirling cooler thermally connected to an upper surface or a lower surface of said saturator.2. The humidity generator according to claim 1 , additionally comprising: i. a temperature sensor located in said saturator, and', 'ii. said Stirling cooler,, 'A. a temperature PID control loop connected toB. a pressure PID control loop connected to said saturator pressure control valve, andC. a flow PID control loop connected to said exit flow control valve.3. The humidity generator according to claim 2 , wherein said saturator is connected to:A. a saturator pressure transmitter, andB. an exit pressure transmitter.4. The humidity generator according to claim 3 , wherein a blocking valve is connected between said exit pressure transmitter and said saturator.5. The humidity generator according to claim 4 , additionally comprising:A. a gas inlet connected to a shutoff valve, andB. said shutoff valve is connected to said saturator pressure control valve.6. The humidity generator according to claim 5 , additionally comprising:A. a nitrogen gas supply connected to said inlet gas connection, orB. a compressed gas supply connected to said inlet gas ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROTATING APPARATUS

An apparatus is provided which comprises a barrel having a substantially cylindrical configuration. The barrel comprises an exterior surface and defines an interior volume. A base unit comprises a drive motor being configured to rotate the barrel by interfacing with the exterior surface of the barrel. The barrel comprises a thermoelectric heat pump attached thereto and being controllable for at least one of transferring heat out of the interior volume and transferring heat into the interior volume. 1. An apparatus comprising:a barrel having a substantially cylindrical configuration with said barrel comprising an exterior surface and defining an interior volume; anda base unit comprising a drive motor being configured to rotate said barrel by interfacing with said exterior surface of said barrel;wherein said barrel comprises a thermoelectric heat pump attached thereto and being controllable for at least one of transferring heat out of said interior volume and transferring heat into said interior volume.2. The apparatus of wherein said base unit is configured to energize said thermoelectric heat pump.3. The apparatus of wherein said barrel defines a plurality of rings each being conductive and extending along said exterior surface of said barrel.4. The apparatus of wherein said thermoelectric heat pump is electrically coupled to at least one of said rings.5. The apparatus of wherein said barrel comprises a temperature sensor being configured to detect a temperature within said barrel and wherein said temperature sensor is electrically coupled to at least one of said rings.6. The apparatus of wherein said base unit comprises one or more contacts being electrically conductive and configured to maintain electrical contact with at least one of said rings during rotation of said barrel on said base unit.7. The apparatus of wherein said base unit comprises a controller connected to said one or more contacts and being configured to transfer electrical energy through said one ...

Manufacturing Apparatus, Mixing Machine And/Or Receiving Device For The Manufacture Of A Composition From A Mixture Of Formulations

A mixing method using a manufacturing apparatus having a mixing machine having a support defining a receiving housing including a first and a second receiving locations configured to receive a first and a second deformable capsules, respectively, the first and second capsules configured to be fluidly linked and containing respectively a first and a second formulations and a second formulation, 1. A mixing method using a manufacturing apparatus comprising a mixing machine comprising a support defining a receiving housing , the receiving housing comprising a first receiving location configured to receive a first deformable capsule and a second receiving location , configured to receive a second deformable capsule , the first and second capsules configured to be fluidly linked to each other and containing respectively a first formulation and a second formulation ,wherein the manufacturing apparatus comprises an actuation system configured to transmit a pressure force to the first and second capsules in order to move the content of the first capsule in the second capsule, and vice versa,the mixing machine comprising a heater element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the first and second capsules are received in the mixing machine,the method comprising the following successive steps:a heating step and/or a kneading step comprising, alternately or simultaneously, setting in motion of the actuation system and heating by the heater element,a step of maintaining the temperature by the heater element at a withdrawal temperature, the withdrawal temperature corresponding to a temperature of the heater element between 55° C. and 60° C.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature maintenance step is performed without motion of the actuation system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the withdrawal temperature is such that a temperature of the content of the first capsule and/or of the second capsule is between 38° C. and 42° C.4. The ...

Manufacturing Apparatus, Mixing Machine And/Or Receiving Device For The Manufacture Of A Composition From A Mixture Of Formulations

A mixing method using a manufacturing apparatus having a mixing machine having a support defining a receiving housing including a first and a second receiving locations configured to receive a first and a second deformable capsules, respectively, the first and second capsules configured to be fluidly linked and containing respectively a first and a second formulations, 1. A mixing method using a manufacturing apparatus comprising a mixing machine comprising a support defining a receiving housing , the receiving housing comprising a first receiving location configured to receive a first deformable capsule and a second receiving location configured to receive a second deformable capsule , the first and second capsules being intended to be fluidly linked to each other and containing respectively a first formulation and a second formulation , the manufacturing apparatus comprising an actuation system configured to transmit a pressure force to the first and second capsules in order to move the content of the first capsule in the second capsule , and vice versa , the mixing machine comprising a heater element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the first and second capsules are received in the mixing machine , the method comprising the following steps:Heating step and/or kneading step comprising, alternately or simultaneously, setting in motion of the actuation system and heating by the heater element up to a target temperature; thenStep of cooling with kneading through setting in motion of the actuation system up to a withdrawal temperature from which the kneading is stopped.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling step is implemented for a predetermined period of time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the withdrawal temperature corresponds to a temperature of the heater element comprised between 55° C. and 60° C.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target temperature is greater than the withdrawal temperature by at least 20° C. ...

CARBONATION OF CEMENT MIXES

The invention provides methods and compositions for carbonation of cement mixes using pressurized carbon dioxide delivered to the mix. 1. A method of carbonating concrete comprisingi) pumping a wet concrete mix into a conduit at a pressure sufficient to move the concrete through the conduit at a desired rate;ii) introducing carbon dioxide into the conduit at a pressure at or above the pressure of i).2. The method of wherein the pressure is greater than 50 psi.3. The method of wherein the carbon dioxide is transported to the conduit in liquid form and released into the conduit under conditions whereby the carbon dioxide becomes gaseous and solid in the conduit.4. The method of wherein the conduit provides a variable pressure down its length.5. The method of wherein the variable pressure is provided by the presence of at least one constricted section in the conduit.6. The method of wherein the variable pressure is provided by a plurality of constricted sections in the conduit which alternate with expanded sections.7. The method of wherein the variable pressure is provided by varying the rate of pumping of concrete into the conduit.8. The method of wherein the variable pressure is provided by pumping the concrete at a constant rate at the proximal end of the conduit and varying the size of an orifice at the distal end of the conduit.9. (canceled)10. The method of further comprising determining one or more characteristics of the wet concrete mix claim 1 , the conduit claim 1 , or the area around the conduit.11. The method of wherein the characteristic is temperature or carbon dioxide concentration.12. The method of further comprising adjusting the rate of introduction of carbon dioxide based on the characteristic.13. An apparatus for moving wet concrete mix from a first area to a second area and adding carbon dioxide to the mix comprisingi) a container for holding mixed wet concrete in the first area;ii) a conduit operably connected to the container and extending to the ...

Control System for Optimizing Mixing and Energy Usage for Mixing Systems

A method and system for treating wastewater is disclosed. In one example the method comprises activating a mixing system that imparts a motive force on wastewater in a vessel, measuring at least one property of a first portion of the wastewater at a first time, measuring the at least one property of a second portion of the wastewater at a second time subsequent to the first time, calculating a difference between the at least one property measured at the first time and the at least one property measured at the second time, performing a determination of whether the difference is within a predetermined allowable range of differences, and responsive to a result of the determination, controlling a component of the mixing system.

HEATING, MIXING AND HYDRATING APPARATUS AND PROCESS

The invention relates to apparatus and a process for mixing a gas/vapour with a process liquid comprising a material and a carrier liquid. The apparatus comprises a passage () having an inlet () and an outlet () for a process liquid comprising the material and an inlet () for supersonic steam which is configured such that the angle of impingement of the steam on the carrier liquid can be varied. 1. Apparatus for mixing a material with a gas/vapour , the apparatus comprising:i. a passage defined by a wall and having an inlet for a process liquid comprising the material and a carrier liquid and an outlet such that the process liquid flows from the inlet towards the outlet; andii. a means for introducing gas/vapour at supersonic velocity into the passage at a mixing zone;characterised in that the means for introducing gas/vapour comprises a rotatable member mounted in the wall; wherein the rotatable member is provided with a nozzle with a profile having a convergent-divergent section which opens into the passage and which is in fluid connection with a gas/vapour inlet, such that gas/vapour can be introduced into the passage through the nozzle; and wherein the rotatable member is rotatable through an arc of at least 10° about an axis of rotation which is substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow of the process liquid at the inlet, such that the angle between the direction of the flow of gas/vapour and the direction of flow of the process liquid can be varied.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the rotatable member is fixable at any point of its rotation.3. Apparatus according to wherein the nozzle extends across the rotatable member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow of the process liquid at the inlet and is preferably configured as a slit such that the gas/vapour enters the passage in a single plane.4. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the rotatable member rotates through an arc of at least 50°.5. (canceled)6. ...

MECHANICAL SYSTEM THAT FLUIDIZES, MIXES, COATS, DRIES, COMBINES, CHEMICALLY REACTS, AND SEGREGATES MATERIALS

The present application is directed towards systems for adding components to materials being fluidized in a vibratory mixer by use of atomizers or sprayers. A mechanical system can fluidizes, mix, coat, dry, combine, or segregate materials. The system may comprise a vibratory mixer, mixing vessel containing a first material and a sprayer to introduce a second material. The vibratory mixer may generate a fluidized bed of a first material and the sprayer, coupled to the mixing vessel, may introduce a second material onto the fluidized bed to mix the materials in a uniform and even fashion. 1. A method for mixing a plurality of materials , the method comprising:generating a fluidized bed in a mixing vessel by oscillating, using a vibratory mixer, an entirety of the mixing vessel in a substantially linear direction perpendicular to a top surface of the fluidized bed, the fluidized bed comprising a first material;introducing a second material by a sprayer including at least one spray nozzle into the mixing vessel onto the fluidized bed; andcontrolling a pressure within the mixing vessel by a pressure control mechanism.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixing vessel is sealed to maintain a pressure therein.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the pressure within the mixing vessel includes using a vent to allow air into or out of the mixing vessel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the pressure within the mixing vessel includes operating a vacuum source coupled to a vacuum line coupled to the mixing vessel to create a negative pressure therein.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the pressure within the mixing vessel includes operating a pressure relief valve to maintain the pressure at or above atmospheric pressure.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spray nozzle is coupled directly to at least one of a top portion claim 1 , a side portion claim 1 , or a bottom portion of the mixing vessel.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

FOAM-IN-BAG SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A system includes a dispenser, first and second feed lines, and heating zones. The dispenser dispenses a first chemical precursor and a second chemical precursor. The first feed line permits flow of the first chemical precursor from a first source to the dispenser. The second feed line permits flow of the second chemical precursor from a second source to the dispenser. The heating zones are located along the first and second feed lines. The heating zones include a first heating zone located around a first portion of the first feed line and a second heating zone located around a first portion of the second feed line. The first heating zone and the second heating zone are independently controllable to independently control temperature around the first portion of the first feed line and temperature around the first portion of the second feed line. 1. A system comprising:a dispenser configured to dispense a first chemical precursor and a second chemical precursor;a first feed line configured to permit flow of the first chemical precursor from a first source to the dispenser;a second feed line configured to permit flow of the second chemical precursor from a second source to the dispenser; anda plurality of heating zones located along the first and second feed lines, wherein the plurality of heating zones includes a first heating zone located around a first portion of the first feed line and a second heating zone located around a first portion of the second feed line;wherein the first heating zone and the second heating zone are independently controllable to independently control temperature around the first portion of the first feed line that passes through the first heating zone and temperature around the first portion of the second feed line that passes through the second heating zone.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heating zones includes a third heating zone located around a second portion of the first feed line and a second portion of the second ...

Bulk Container With Integrated Dispensing Capability

A bulk container with integrated dispensing capability has a container section that sits atop a riser. A cover protects the open top of the container, and a mixing attachment is secured inside the container. A dispenser attaches to the container and, using a valve, can enable or stop the flow of contents from the container to an adjacent receptacle. A thermally conductive insert mounts to the cover. The container serves as storage for food while the mixing attachment is used to stir foods to prevent their ingredients from separating and settling at the bottom. The thermally conductive insert is used to help regulate the temperature of the container contents. The riser provides clearance for the container and dispenser, and also can help regulate temperature similar to the thermally conductive insert. The design of the present invention allows container contents to easily be retrieved without having to move heavy bulk containers. 1. A bulk container with integrated dispensing capability comprises:a container;a cover;a riser;a dispenser;the container comprises, a container wall, a interior volume, a flow pipe, a first receptacle housing, a second receptacle housing, and a mixing attachment;the container wall comprises a top end and a base end;the riser comprises a riser wall, a riser base, and a groove;the dispenser comprises a dispensing tube, a valve, and a dispenser cap;the container being positioned atop the riser;the dispenser being positioned adjacent to the flow pipe;the top end and the base end being positioned opposite each other along the container wall;the interior volume being positioned between the top end and the base end;the interior volume being positioned interior to the container wall;the flow pipe traversing through the container wall and into the interior volume adjacent to the base end;the flow pipe being sealably attached to the dispensing tube; andthe valve being positioned within the dispensing tube.2. The bulk container with integrated ...

FOAM-IN-BAG SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A system includes a dip tube, a feed line, and a check valve. The dip tube is inserted through an opening in a source of chemical precursor and into the chemical precursor in the source. A portion of the feed line is located in the dip tube. The feed line passes out of the dip tube. The chemical precursor is capable of flowing out of the source through the feed line in a downstream direction. The check valve is located in the portion of the feed line in the dip tube. The check valve permits the chemical precursor to pass substantially only in the downstream direction. The feed line is coupled to a transfer pump that draws the chemical precursor out of the source through the portion of the feed line in the dip tube. 1. A system comprising:a dip tube configured to be inserted through an opening in a source of chemical precursor and into the chemical precursor in the source;a feed line, wherein a portion of the feed line is located in the dip tube, wherein the feed line passes out of the dip tube, and wherein the chemical precursor is capable of flowing out of the source through the feed line in a downstream direction; anda check valve located in the portion of the feed line in the dip tube, wherein the check valve is configured to permit the chemical precursor to pass substantially only in the downstream direction;wherein the feed line is configured to be coupled to a transfer pump that is configured to draw the chemical precursor out of the source through the portion of the feed line in the dip tube.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a filter located in the portion of the feed line in the dip tube, wherein the filter is configured to filter debris from the chemical precursor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the filter is attached to an inside diameter of the feed line along a majority of a length of the dip tube.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a transfer pump system that includes the transfer pump, wherein the feed line passes through the ...

Magnetic Spinner Device With Reels in a Lower Housing with a Removably Attachable Lower Portion

A magnetic spinner device using an impeller system to disperse heat and stir contents there-above is disclosed herein. A motor turning the impeller is offset from a center line extending vertically through the device. The impeller, however, is centered with fan blades pushing air downwards as heat rises from a heat source placed there-below, such as between legs which support the impeller and bowl of the device, the bowl being used to hold a flask and/or substances to be heated. The turning of the motor is translated to the turning of the impeller by way of two reels connected by a belt and placed within a lower housing with a removably connected lower portion. In this manner, the electric parts (the motor) and spared the brunt of the heat by being off-center while the heat rises upwards. The simplification of parts leaves less points of potential failure compared to the prior art as does the movement of electric parts away from being above a heat source. 1. An impeller system comprising:a first housing comprising a lower spindle;a portal within said first housing having a narrower middle section between two wider sections and a lower indented section within a raised border, the narrower section being formed by at least one flange extending radially into the portal;a first reel and a second reel rotatably connected to each other by way of a belt, said lower spindle extending through a portal within said first reel; anda second housing with a removably attached lower portion, wherein said first reel, said second reel, and said belt are in said second housing.2. The impeller system of claim 1 , wherein lower spindle extends from under said narrower middle section.3. The impeller system of claim 2 , wherein said second reel is rotatably attached to a spindle of a motor claim 2 , such that rotation of said spindle of said motor causes said first housing to rotate by way of said second reel claim 2 , said belt claim 2 , and said first reel.4. The impeller system of claim ...

THERMAL VALVE

A method and apparatus for obtaining a solution from a solid product in contact with a liquid is provided. A solid product is housed within a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into contact with the solid product. The solution formed between the solid product and the liquid is collected, and a makeup liquid can be added thereto to further dilute or control the concentration of the formed solution. The amount of makeup liquid added to the solution can be controlled based on the temperature of the liquid to provide an automatic, continuously variable amount of liquid added to the solution. In addition, a method of providing a pressure independent control of the makeup liquid is also provided. 1. A dispenser for obtaining a solution from a diluting product chemistry and a liquid , comprising:a housing;a cavity at least partially within the housing for holding the diluting product chemistry;a liquid source for providing the liquid to contact the diluting product chemistry to form the solution;a collection zone operatively connected to the housing to collect the formed solution;a diluting liquid source for providing diluting liquid to the solution in the collection zone; anda thermal valve assembly operatively connected to the diluting liquid source to automatically introduce varying amounts of diluting liquid to the collection zone based upon the temperature of the liquid to adjust the flow rate of the liquid to control the concentration of the solution.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising an outlet operatively connected to the cavity to dispense the solution from the dispenser.3. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the thermal valve assembly provides a continuously variable amount of diluting liquid to the collection zone.4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the thermal valve assembly comprises:a thermal actuator having a thermal shaft extendable therefrom;a spring operatively to the thermal shaft; anda sleeve operatively connected to the spring.5. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF METASTABLE STATE MIXING

Metastable state spore incubation mixing systems are described. An example system includes a spores container to store spores, a nutrient container to store nutrients, a water supply line, a syringe tank, a syringe pump, an adjustable valve, a heater, and a controller. In a drawing phase of the system, a controller can cause the syringe pump and the adjustable valve to draw into the syringe tank a volume of spores, nutrients, and water to form a mixture. The controller causes the heater to heat the mixture for a period of time. In a dispensing phase of the system, the controller can cause the syringe pump to expel the mixture through the adjustable valve and into a water distribution system. The controller can direct the system through a number of other phases of operation. 1. A system , comprising:a spores container to store a solution of spores;a nutrient container to store a solution of nutrients;a water source;a syringe pump comprising a tank, the tank being configured to receive a volume of the solution of spores, a volume of the solution of nutrients, and a volume of water;a heater to heat a mixture of the solution of spores, the volume of the solution of nutrients, and the volume of water in the tank;an adjustable valve configured to controllably open and close a first channel from the tank to the spores container, a second channel from the tank to the nutrient container, and a third channel from the tank to the water source; anda controller configured to control a sequence of operations among the adjustable valve and the syringe pump to form and activate a dosage of the mixture, the syringe pump being configured to draw the volume of the solution of spores, the volume of the solution of nutrients, and the volume of water from the adjustable valve and into the tank, the syringe pump being configured to expel the mixture from the tank to the adjustable valve.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable valve comprises a position sensor to detect that the ...

Control System for Optimizing Mixing and Energy Usage for Mixing Systems

A method and system for treating wastewater is disclosed. In one example the method comprises activating a mixing system that imparts a motive force on wastewater in a vessel, measuring at least one property of a first portion of the wastewater at a first time, measuring the at least one property of a second portion of the wastewater at a second time subsequent to the first time, calculating a difference between the at least one property measured at the first time and the at least one property measured at the second time, performing a determination of whether the difference is within a predetermined allowable range of differences, and responsive to a result of the determination, controlling a component of the mixing system. 1. A method for treating wastewater , the method comprising:activating a mixing system that imparts a motive force on wastewater in a vessel;measuring at least one property of a first portion of the wastewater at a first time;measuring the at least one property of a second portion of the wastewater at a second time subsequent to the first time;calculating a difference between the at least one property measured at the first time and the at least one property measured at the second time;performing a determination of whether the difference is within a predetermined allowable range of differences; andresponsive to a result of the determination, controlling a component of the mixing system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the component includes deactivating the component responsive to the difference being within the predetermined allowable range of differences.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the component includes one of modulating or maintaining power supplied to the component responsive to the difference being outside the predetermined allowable range of differences.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:measuring the at least one property of the first portion of the wastewater while the first portion of the ...

Dispensing Machine and Related Method for Preparing a User-Defined Formulation by Dispensing Fluid Products

A dispensing machine for dispensing fluid products comprising a dispensing zone () in which elongated support means () are disposed, configured to support a plurality of removable containing units () of the fluid products in a stationary manner along a longitudinal axis (X) is disclosed. The dispensing zone () further includes translation means () configured to allow moving a receptacle () positioned on a metering unit and disposed on the translation means () substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction (X) to delivery positions substantially vertically below said containing units () and measurement means () configured to meter a quantity of fluid product that is delivered from a containing unit () to the receptacle () in a delivery position corresponding to the respective containing unit. Also disclosed is the use of such dispensing machine for preparing customized formulations of fluid products as well as a method for preparing user-defined target formulation from a plurality of dispensable fluid products. 1. A dispensing machine for dispensing fluid products comprising elongated support means configured to support a plurality of removable containing units of the fluid products in a stationary manner along a longitudinal direction (X) , wherein the elongated support means comprise a plurality of fixtures each shaped so as to receive and retain a coupling portion of said containing units , the dispensing machine further comprising translation means configured to allow moving a receptacle disposed on the translation means substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction (X) to delivery positions substantially vertically below said containing units and metering means configured to meter a quantity of fluid product that is delivered from a containing unit to the receptacle in a delivery position corresponding to the respective containing unit.2. The dispensing machine as in claim 1 , wherein the translation means comprise a slider for carrying the ...

SERVO-ROBOTIC ASYMMETRIC ROTATIONAL MIXER AND SYSTEM

Devices, systems, and methods are provided for mixing by asymmetric rotation using a servo motor to drive the symmetric rotation. The system may include a robotic arm and robotic controller. 1. An asymmetrical rotation mixer for mixing materials , the asymmetrical rotation mixer comprising:(a) a rotational mount for receiving a container housing one or more materials for rotational mixing;(b) a servo motor for providing rotational drive to the rotational mount, the servo motor including a servo motor control system for maintaining angular position control of an output shaft engaged to drive rotation of the rotational mount; and(c) a mixer control system including a user interface for receiving input of a mixing profile, wherein the mixer control system provides indication of the mixing profile to the servo motor for execution.2. The asymmetrical rotation mixer of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor for sensing the angular position of the output shaft for feedback control by the servo motor control system.3. The asymmetrical rotation mixer of claim 2 , wherein the server controller system includes a servo controller configured to apply proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control to the angular position of the output shaft based on the information from the sensor.4. The asymmetrical rotation mixer of claim 1 , wherein the rotational mount comprises a primary vertical rotational axis and a secondary rotational axis claim 1 , wherein output shaft that is directly coupled to the rotational mount to drive the rotational mount for rotation about the primary axis with a 1:1 ratio.5. The asymmetrical rotation mixer of claim 4 , wherein the secondary rotational is arranged at an angle a from horizontal and offset from the primary vertical axis.6. The asymmetrical rotation mixer of claim 1 , wherein the servo motor control system executes the mixing profile claim 1 , and wherein the servo controller system applies a proportional-integral-derivative control to the angular ...

NITRIC OXIDE (NO) ACCUMULATION APPARATUS

An NO-accumulation apparatus, method and use, comprising: a container () defining a cavity for accommodating a liquid (), an inlet () for feeding the liquid into the container () and an outlet () for delivering the liquid from the container () to a bath unit; an NO-gas dissolving unit () for dissolving gaseous NO in the liquid () to produce an NO-containing liquid, wherein the NO-gas dissolving unit () is arranged in the container () and/or forms a part of the container (); and an NO-gas port () in fluid communication with the NO-gas dissolving unit (), wherein the NO-gas port () is adapted for coupling, particularly for releasably coupling, with an NO-gas supply, whereby the apparatus further comprises means for decoupling the inflow of NO to the liquid () within the container from the removal of the NO-containing liquid (NO-decoupling means), so that the removal of the NO-containing liquid is inhibited, when the NO is flowing into the liquid, and also the NO inflow is inhibited when the NO-containing liquid is removed from the container (). 1. An NO-accumulation apparatus for accumulating NO in a liquid , comprising:a container defining a cavity for accommodating the liquid, an inlet for feeding the liquid into the container and an outlet for delivering the liquid from the container to a bath unit;an NO-gas dissolving unit for dissolving gaseous NO in the liquid to produce an NO-containing liquid, wherein the NO-gas dissolving unit is arranged in the container and/or forms a part of the container; andan NO-gas port in fluid communication with the NO-gas dissolving unit, wherein the NO-gas port is adapted for coupling with an NO-gas supply; anddecoupling means for decoupling an inflow of NO-gas to the liquid within the container from removal of the NO-containing liquid, such that the removal of the NO-containing liquid is inhibited when the NO-gas is flowing into the liquid and also the NO inflow is inhibited when the NO-containing liquid is removed from the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS DISPOSAL

A method for controlling the saturation level of gas in a liquid discharge includes obtaining temperature and pressure measurements of a solvent in a mixing vessel and obtaining a pressure measurement of a source feedstock in a feedstock tank, correlating the temperature and pressure measurements of the solvent to baseline data to generate a theoretical uptake rate for the source feedstock into the solvent and a theoretical flow rate of the source feedstock into the mixing vessel, and determining a required opening setting for a feedstock valve in the feedstock input line in order to achieve a desired liquid displacement in the mixing vessel. The method includes determining an uptake duration and achieving an uptake displacement equivalent to the reverse of the desired liquid displacement. The method includes generating a valve operating control law for how the feedstock valve should function in a cycle. 1. A method for controlling the saturation level of gas in a liquid discharge , the method comprising:obtaining temperature and pressure measurements of a solvent in a mixing vessel, and obtaining a pressure measurement of a source feedstock in a feedstock tank;correlating the temperature and pressure measurements of the solvent and the pressure measurement of the source feedstock to baseline data to generate a theoretical uptake rate for the source feedstock into the solvent and a theoretical flow rate of the source feedstock into the mixing vessel;determining a required opening setting for a feedstock valve in the feedstock input line as a function of a flow rate of the feedstock in order to achieve a desired liquid displacement in the mixing vessel due to the feedstock being fed into the mixing vessel;determining an uptake duration, based on the expected uptake rate, for the source feedstock to uptake into the solvent forming an effluent discharge solution and achieving an uptake displacement equivalent to the reverse of the desired liquid displacement; ...

MIXING DEVICE WITH ANTI-SPOILAGE MONITOR

System and method for enabling accurate spoilage monitoring of a liquid food product or the like from the moment it is created, until the time it is either consumed or needs to be discarded. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a container for the food product, or a device to be attached to a container, is equipped with a switch, thermometer, other environmental sensors, controller and alarm. The switch is activated automatically or manually at the moment when the liquid food product is created, and then the temperature and other environmental parameters of the food product are monitored during the subsequent course of time, all the while keeping track of the temperature history of the product throughout the period, until the controller calculates that the maximum safe period has expired; whereupon an alarm is activated to warn the user to discard the product. 1. A device for holding and mixing perishable products while providing anti-spoilage monitoring , said device comprising:at least a portion of a container;a compartment capable of holding a material desired to be mixed with a liquid prior to use;a seal for maintaining said material within said compartment prior to use;an actuating element causing said seal to open and said material to become in mutual association with said liquid, thereby forming mixed contents within said container; anda controller programmed to receive a signal indicating commencement of mixing, initiate a timer, perform a calculation on a recurring basis as to the degree of spoilage of the mixed contents in part based on the status of said timer, and actuate an alarm when the calculation determines that the mixed contents have reached a spoilage condition.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one sensor capable of generating a signal based on a characteristic parameter of the mixed contents claim 1 , and wherein the calculation of the degree of spoilage is based in part on the timer and in part on the signal ...

Hotplate stirrer

A hotplate device has a body with a platform for receiving a vessel that contains a sample to be heated. A heating element, arranged under the platform, provides heat to the platform, based on a set temperature and a measured temperature as sensed by at least one temperature sensor, proximate to the platform. A controller located in the body directs electrical power to the heating element. As a safety feature, a wireless communication feature allows a user to enter set temperature instructions from a mobile device when communication with the mobile device is enabled and established. A proximity feature, when enabled, allows the user to enter instructions only as long as the user remains in a predetermined proximity of the hotplate device.

AUXILIARY COOLING FAN FOR A BLENDING SYSTEM

A blender system includes a blender base that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base may include a housing that houses a motor operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan. The fan may operate independent of the motor. The fan may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base. 1. A blender system comprising: a housing;', 'a motor disposed within the housing, wherein the motor operatively drives a blade assembly; and', 'an auxiliary fan operatively driven by a second motor., 'a blender base comprising'}2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one air inlet and at least one exhaust.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one air inlet such that the auxiliary fan pushes air through the blender base.4. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one exhaust such that the auxiliary fan pulls air through the blender base.5. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a second fan operatively coupled to the motor.6. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller that operatively controls the auxiliary fan.7. The blender system of claim 6 , further wherein the controller operatively controls the auxiliary fan at a different speed than the motor.8. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one sensor operatively sensing a parameter of the blender system.9. The blender system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a heat sensor.10. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a brushless motor.11. A blender system comprising:a blender base operatively configured to receive a blending container;a motor disposed in the blender base and operatively configured to drive a blade assembly coupled to the blending container;a first fan disposed in the ...

MAGNETIC STIRRER WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE

A temperature measuring device () with a thermometer () has a plurality of temperature sensors () on one side (), which function on an electrical basis. The thermometer () is immersed in a container or beaker () set up in a usage position on a heating plate () of a magnetic stirrer () and in a medium () present therein. The plurality of temperature sensors () are arranged spaced apart from one other vertically on the temperature measuring device (), and are immersed in the medium () at different heights in the usage position. It is therefore possible firstly to recognize a temperature stratification inside the medium (), and secondly, to detect level changes of the medium () in the interior of the container (). 110010141024103410112354135. Magnetic stirrer () with a stirring drive unit () , with a container or beaker () , with a heating plate () as a support surface for the container or beaker () , and with a stirring magnet () which is or can be inserted into the container or beaker () and driven by the stirring drive unit () , and with a temperature measuring device () with a thermometer () with a temperature sensor () on an electrical basis , which is dipped or can be dipped into the medium () located in the container or beaker () , characterized in that the temperature measuring device () has at least three temperature sensors () which can be dipped into the medium () being measured in the position of use and which are arranged at different heights and/or with a vertical spacing from each other.210071544a. Magnetic stirrer () according to claim 1 , characterized in that one end () of the temperature measuring device () that is dipped into the medium () in the position of use has a spacing from a bottom () of the container or beaker ().31003. Magnetic stirrer () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the vertical spacing between the temperature sensors () in the position of use is at least two centimeters each claim 1 , preferably around one centimeter ...

Methods and compositions for formulating and dispensing pharmaceutical formulations

The present disclosure relates to use of specialized vessels for formulating and dispensing pharmaceutical formulations. The vessels are optionally able to maintain homeostatic conditions and a homogeneous constitution of pharmaceutical suspensions, while simultaneously dispensing them into single-use containers.

Laboratory device

The invention relates to a laboratory device, in particular to a magnetic stirrer, having a heating unit for heating a medium, in particular a liquid, in a container, and having a regulating unit that is configured to regulate the temperature of the medium, of the heating unit and/or of the container by controlling the heating power of the heating unit, wherein a weight determination unit is provided to determine the weight of the medium, and wherein the regulation of the temperature takes place in dependence on the weight determined.

Beverage carbonation system and method

In a method of carbonating a beverage using a carbon dioxide diffusing stone, temperature is measured in a flow of that beverage immediately before the flow changes from laminar to effervescent, thereby obtaining a true temperature at which carbon dioxide is diffused into the beverage. In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable controller having connectors joinable to a gas pressure regulator of a gas cylinder and to any one of several beverage carbonation containers. The portable controller has instruments therein for controlling a flow of carbon dioxide gas to the beverage in any one of the containers and for controlling a pressure gradient of the carbon dioxide gas in the beverage over a period of time. There is also provided an elongated carbon dioxide diffusing stone assembly having an elongated temperature probe well extending parallel to and immediately below a diffusing stone. 1. A method of carbonating a beverage , comprising the steps of:creating an upward laminar flow in said beverage;during a period of time, periodically forcing carbon dioxide gas bubbles into said beverage, in said upward laminar flow of said beverage, thereby changing said upward laminar flow to an effervescent flow;using said carbon dioxide gas, applying a pressure gradient on said beverage during said period of time;measuring a temperature of said beverage immediately before said upward laminar flow changes to said effervescent flow, andadjusting said pressure gradient according to a pressure/temperature ratio dependent on said temperature.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said steps of measuring a temperature and adjusting said pressure gradient are repeated periodically.3. The method as claimed in wherein said beverage is contained in a container and said step of changing said upward laminar flow to an effervescent flow is effected in a central lower portion of said container.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said step of ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING FLUIDS

Apparatus, system and method for heating fluid from a plurality of fluid sources. A heating chamber top portion includes a plurality of fluid inlet tubes configured to pass fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. A heating chamber may be coupled to the heating chamber top portion, the heating chamber collectively receives at least some of the fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. At least one heating element configured within the heating chamber heats the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources. An agitator mixes the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources in the heating chamber, wherein the agitator is configured to mix the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources by rotationally turning within the heating chamber. 1. A system for heating fluid from a plurality of fluid sources , comprising:a heating chamber top portion comprising a plurality of fluid inlet tubes configured to pass fluid from the plurality of fluid sources;a heating chamber coupled to the heating chamber top portion, the heating chamber configured to collectively receive at least some of the fluid from the plurality of fluid sources;at least one heating element configured within the heating chamber for heating the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources; andan agitator for mixing the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources in the heating chamber, wherein the agitator is configured to mix the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources by rotationally turning.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the agitator comprises a helical-shaped agitator for mixing the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the agitator comprises a perforated surface.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor for determining a temperature of the received fluid from the plurality of fluid sources within the heating chamber.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a ...

Systems and Methods for Generating a Conductive Liquid Comprising Deionized Water with Ammonia Gas Dissolved Therein

Systems and methods are described for dissolving ammonia gas in deionized water. The system includes a deionized water source and a gas mixing device including a first inlet for receiving ammonia gas, a second inlet for receiving a transfer gas, and a mixed gas outlet for outputting a gas mixture comprising the ammonia gas and the transfer gas. The system includes a contactor that receives the deionized water and the gas mixture and generates deionized water having ammonia gas dissolved therein. The system includes a sensor in fluid communication with at least one inlet of the contactor for measuring a flow rate of the deionized water, and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller sets a flow rate of the ammonia gas based on the flow rate of the deionized water measured by the sensor, and a predetermined conductivity set point. 1. A system for dissolving ammonia gas in DI-water , the system comprising:a deionized water source; a first inlet in fluid communication with a first gas source for supplying ammonia gas;', 'a second inlet in fluid communication with a second gas source for supplying a transfer gas; and', 'a mixed gas outlet for outputting a gas mixture comprising the ammonia gas and the transfer gas;, 'a gas mixing device comprisinga contactor in fluid communication with the deionized water source and the mixed gas outlet via at least one inlet of the contactor, the contactor generating deionized water having ammonia gas dissolved therein;a sensor in fluid communication with the at least one inlet of the contactor for measuring a flow rate of the deionized water; and i) the flow rate of the deionized water measured by the sensor, and', 'ii) a predetermined conductivity set point., 'a controller in communication with the sensor, the controller configured to set a flow rate of the ammonia gas supplied from the first gas source based on2. The system of wherein the mixed gas outlet is in fluid communication with the deionized water source ...

MECHANICAL SYSTEM THAT FLUIDIZES, MIXES, COATS, DRIES, COMBINES, CHEMICALLY REACTS, AND SEGREGATES MATERIALS

The present application is directed towards systems for adding components to materials being fluidized in a vibratory mixer by use of atomizers or sprayers. A mechanical system can fluidizes, mix, coat, dry, combine, or segregate materials. The system may comprise a vibratory mixer, mixing vessel containing a first material and a sprayer to introduce a second material. The vibratory mixer may generate a fluidized bed of a first material and the sprayer, coupled to the mixing vessel, may introduce a second material onto the fluidized bed to mix the materials in a uniform and even fashion. 1. A system for mixing a combination of materials , the system comprising:a mixing vessel configured for holding a first material;a spray nozzle configured for introducing a second material into the mixing vessel; and a driver assembly, said driver assembly being movable in a first linear direction and in an opposite linear direction;', 'a plurality of motor assemblies each comprising a motor having a motor shaft to which an eccentric mass is attached, each of said eccentric masses having a centroid, each of said motor assemblies being rigidly connected to said driver assembly and being adapted to rotate the centroid of its eccentric mass in a plane that is parallel to another plane in which said first direction and said opposite direction lie;', 'a payload assembly, said payload assembly being movable in the same directions as said driver assembly and being movably connected to said driver assembly and configured for placement of the mixing vessel thereon; and', 'a plurality of reaction mass assemblies, each reaction mass assembly being movable in the same directions as said driver assembly and being movably connected to said payload assembly;', 'wherein each of said eccentric masses has substantially the same weight and inertial properties, and wherein the eccentric masses are rotatable at substantially the same rotational speed in opposite rotational directions and around axes ...

PROGRAMMABLE GRILL COOKING DEVICE

The disclosure provides for device for agitating a grill. The device includes a vibrational device, a power source, and a control circuit; wherein the control circuit controls the vibrational device and the power source provides power to the vibrational device. A pan of the grill houses one or more pieces of charcoal and the device is integrated into the pan. When turned on, the vibrational device vibrates at a high frequency. This vibration is translated into the pan and causes the pieces of charcoal to vibrate as well. The device is capable of withstanding a high temperature of the pan when the grill is cooking one or more pieces of food. 1. A device for maintaining the temperature of charcoal briquettes in a BBQ substantially at a desired temperature comprising:a metal BBQ pan configured to receive and support charcoal briquettes to be burned to generate heat within said pan resulting in a coating of ash on the charcoal briquettes as combustion takes place, the level of heat generated by the briquettes being a function of the extent of coating of ash on the charcoal briquettes;vibrating means for vibrating said metal pan and the charcoal briquettes supported therein;support means for supporting said vibrating means at least one of on and in close proximity of said pan; andcontrol means including a database containing stored data representing cooking parameters or factors for optimum grilling of food on a grill for selectively activating and deactivating said vibrating means to selectively impart vibrations to the charcoal briquettes and remove ash thereon to control the level of heat emitted by the charcoal briquettes to substantially maintain said desired temperature.2. A device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said control means includes temperature responsive means for generating a signal when the temperature of the briquettes decreases below said desired temperature claim 1 , said control means being arranged to activate said vibrating means only upon ...

DECENTRALIZED BIOSOLIDS CONVERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Biosolids conversion systems and methods are provided. Wastewater may be received and separated into a separated water component and a dewatered solids component on-site at or near a wastewater source. The separated water components may be treated on-site using an ancillary water treatment process. The dewatered solids may be converted to a biosolid with aid of one or more oxidizers and a blending chamber. The dewatered solids may be converted to a biosolid on-site at or near a wastewater source or may be converted to a biosolid off-site at a central solids processing facility. 1. A wastewater treatment system , comprising:a dewatering system for removing water from a wastewater stream, thereby producing dewatered solids having between 25% and 50% solids;an oxidizing component for mixing said dewatered solids with an oxidizing chemical;a blending chamber operably connected to said oxidizing component, said blending chamber having a plurality of blades that are configurable to alternate in more than one direction; anda collection component for receiving processed solids from said blending chamber.2. The wastewater treatment system of claim 1 , further comprising:a channel for diverting removed water from said dewatering system;a water treatment component; anda channel for returning water discharged from said water treatment component to a greywater consumption source.3. The wastewater treatment system of claim 1 , wherein said blending chamber is configured to rotate blades between 50 RPM and 2000 RPM.4. The wastewater treatment system of claim 1 , further comprising:a computer processor in communication with said blending chamber, wherein said computer processor is programmed to adjust movement of said plurality of blades.5. The wastewater treatment system of claim 4 , wherein said computer processor is configured to adjust rotational direction of said plurality of blades.6. The wastewater treatment system of claim 4 , wherein said computer processor is configured ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREPARING SEMI-SOLID SLURRY

A method for preparing semisolid slurry. The method is achieved using a device for preparing semisolid slurry. The device includes a slurry vessel and a mechanical stirring rod. The mechanical stirring rod includes a first end and a second end extending into the slurry vessel. The method includes: S putting a molten alloy having a first preset temperature into the slurry vessel; S cooling the molten alloy to a second preset temperature, positioning the second end of the mechanical stirring rod to be 5-25 mm higher than the bottom wall of the slurry vessel, rotating the mechanical stirring rod and injecting a cooling medium into the mechanical stirring rod; and S allowing the temperature of the molten alloy to be 10-90 degrees centigrade lower than the liquidus temperature of the molten alloy, stopping stirring and cooling, to yield a semisolid slurry. 1. A method for preparing semisolid slurry , the method being achieved using a device for preparing semisolid slurry , the device comprising a slurry vessel and a mechanical stirring rod , the mechanical stirring rod comprising a first end and a second end extending into the slurry vessel , and the method comprising:{'b': '1', 'S: putting a molten alloy having a first preset temperature into the slurry vessel, wherein the first preset temperature is 30-120 degrees centigrade higher than a liquidus temperature of the molten alloy;'}{'b': '2', 'S: cooling the molten alloy to a second preset temperature, positioning the second end of the mechanical stirring rod to be 5-25 mm higher than a bottom wall of the slurry vessel, rotating the mechanical stirring rod at 100-900 rpm and injecting a cooling medium having a temperature of between −10 and 100 degrees centigrade into the mechanical stirring rod at a flow rate of 5-25 L/minute;'}wherein the second preset temperature is 20-60 degrees centigrade higher than the liquidus temperature of the molten alloy; and{'b': '3', 'S: allowing a temperature of the molten alloy to be 10- ...

HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID PROCESSING DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR BATCH PROCESSING

The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods related to a high pressure processing device that is configured to simplify batch processing. In an embodiment, a high pressure processing device includes a processing module configured to reduce a particle size of a material or achieve a desired liquid processing result for the material, a pump configured to pump the material to an inlet of the processing module, a recirculation pathway configured to recirculate the material from an outlet of the processing module back to the pump, an input device configured to receive at least one user input variable, and a controller configured to (i) determine a number of pump strokes for the pump based on the user input variable, and (ii) control the pump according to the determined number of pump strokes so that the material makes a plurality of passes through the processing module. 134.- (canceled)35. A method of reducing a particle size of a material comprising:determining a volumetric efficiency for the processing of the material based on a volume pumped and a number of pump strokes;using the volumetric efficiency to determine a number of pump strokes necessary to pump the material through a processing module a desired number of times;controlling a pump so that the pump pumps the material for the determined number of pump strokes to recirculate the material through the processing module the desired number of times; andautomatically stopping the pump after a last stroke of the determined number of pump strokes.36. The method of claim 35 , which includes pumping the material through the pump and into a container to determine the volumetric efficiency.37. The method of claim 35 , which includes determining at least one of a batch size and a number of passes through the processing module.38. The method of claim 37 , which includes inputting the at least one of the batch size and the number of passes through the processing module into a user interface.39. The method of ...

PREPARATION PROCESS OF FOOD-GRADE POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

The present invention discloses a preparation process of food-grade potassium dihydrogen phosphate, wherein phosphoric acid prepared from wet-process phosphoric acid is used for the preparation of high-purity potassium dihydrogen phosphate. The preparation process of food-grade potassium dihydrogen phosphate provided in the present invention effectively reduces the preparation cost of the high-purity potassium dihydrogen phosphate and has the advantage of high process controllability, and by such a process, high-purity potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals that meet the food-grade requirements can be produced, which crystals have uniform particle size distribution and comprises few fine powder, having a very high market value. 1. A preparation process of food-grade potassium dihydrogen phosphate , comprising:{'b': '1', 'step 1, feeding phosphoric acid and a potassium hydroxide solution into a neutralization reactor () for a neutralization reaction to obtain a potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution;'}step 2, cooling the potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 40-45° C. to obtain a potassium dihydrogen phosphate suspension;step 3, separating the potassium dihydrogen phosphate suspension to obtain a liquid phase and a solid phase;{'b': '1', 'step 4, feeding the liquid phase to a concentration system for concentration and then feeding to the neutralization reactor (); and'}step 5, drying the solid phase to obtain potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals;wherein in step 1, the potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution is obtained by a method comprising:heating a phosphoric acid with a concentration of not less than 85% to 100-105° C.; and{'b': 1', '1, 'feeding the heated phosphoric acid into the neutralization reactor () and feeding a potassium hydroxide solution with a concentration of 48-50% continuously at a constant speed into the neutralization reactor (), in which the phosphoric acid is fully reacted with the potassium hydroxide under continuous stirring to ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING CARBONATED PROTEIN BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS

A method according to an embodiment may be used to make a carbonated protein beverage composition for large quantity mass production purposes. The method includes flowing a liquid protein concentrate and water, and mixing them to form a beverage composition pre-mix. The temperature of the pre-mix is sensed, and the water temperature of the water prior to mixing with the flowing protein concentrate is controlled to maintain a substantially constant temperature of the beverage composition pre-mix. Carbonation is added to the temperature controlled pre-mix to form the carbonated protein beverage composition, which is then containerized. 1. A method of making a carbonated protein beverage composition , comprising:flowing a liquid protein concentrate;flowing water;mixing the flowing liquid protein concentrate with the flowing water to form a beverage composition pre-mix;sensing the temperature of the pre-mix;controlling water temperature of the flowing water prior to mixing with the flowing protein concentrate in response to changes in the sensed pre-mix temperature to maintain a substantially constant temperature of the beverage composition pre-mix;admixing carbonation to the temperature controlled pre-mix to form the carbonated protein beverage composition; andcontainerizing the carbonated protein beverage composition.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid protein concentrate has a weight percentage of between about 20% and about 22% actual protein.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid protein concentrate has a temperature of between about 2° C. and about 5° C.4. A method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid protein concentrate has a pH between about 2.8 and about 3.1.5. A method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid protein concentrate is a syrup.6. A method of claim 1 , wherein the flowing liquid protein concentrate and water are introduced into a mixing tank at or near the interior side walls thereof claim 1 , and admixing ingredients to the mixing tank.7. A method ...

Versatile Beverage-Temperature Modulator and Spill Preventer

A heating and stirring device is described herein that comprises a base configured to removably attach to one of a beverage container and a beverage container lid, the base containing a power supply, a controller, and a motor, and an agitator having a body and a length with a first end portion configured to be supported by the base, and a second end portion, wherein the first terminal end is configured to be outside of the beverage container and the second end portion is configured to be inside of the beverage container. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base configured to removably attach to one of a beverage container and a beverage container lid, the base containing a power supply, a controller, and a motor; andan agitator having a body and a length, with a first end portion including a first terminal end, the first end portion configured to be supported by the base, and a second end portion, wherein the first terminal end is configured to be outside of the beverage container, and the second end portion is configured to be inside of the beverage container.2. The device of claim 1 , where the body of the agitator contains a heating element sized to impart energy into the liquid such that the liquid remains above thirty degrees Celsius.3. The device of claim 1 , where the base contains a gear train claim 1 , and the motor is operably coupled to the gear train.4. The device of claim 1 , where the second end portion of the agitator is formed to support at least one of a paddle claim 1 , a whisk claim 1 , and a wireform.5. The device of claim 1 , where the second end portion of the agitator comprises at least one of a paddle claim 1 , a whisk claim 1 , and a wireform.6. The device of claim 5 , where the second end portion of the agitator is configured to flexibly fit through an opening in the beverage container lid.7. The device of claim 6 , where the second end portion of the agitator is configured to flexibly fit ...

Apparatus for producing foamed building materials

The invention relates to an apparatus (110) for producing foamed building materials, comprising a gas supply unit (112), a suspension supply unit (150-156), and a mixing chamber (118), the apparatus (110) further comprising a control and/or regulating unit (136) which has means (116, 124, 130, 134, 146,) for supplying values of a plurality of input parameters, based on which at least a temperature of the dispersion and an air pressure in an environment of the apparatus (110) can be inferred, the control and/or regulating unit (136) being further configured to influence at least one output parameter, by means of which the ratio of the volumes and/or masses and/or densities of gas and suspension supplied per unit of time can be adjusted. The invention further relates to a corresponding method.

COOKWARE AND GEOMETRICALLY PATTERNED MAGNETIC STIRRER ASSEMBLY

A cookware and geometrically patterned magnetic stirrer assembly provides cookware for heating and stirring food. A heating element heats a cooking surface on the cookware. At least one geometrically patterned electromagnetic coil is integrated into the cookware. The electromagnetic coil generates a magnetic field when an electrical current passes through. At least one magnetic stirrer operates on the cooking surface to stir the food in response to the magnetic field, in accordance to the path of geometric pattern. Controllably applying varying electrical currents through the electromagnetic coil moves the magnetic stirrer in the path of the geometric pattern at varying speeds and directions. The electromagnetic coil can be arranged in a snowflake pattern, a spider web pattern, or a helix. A controller regulates electrical current through the heating element and the electromagnetic coil to allow the heating and stirring functions to operate independently of each other. 1. A cookware and geometrically patterned magnetic stirrer assembly , the assembly comprising:a cookware comprising a cooking surface, an outer surface, and a heating element operable to generate heat for the cooking surface;at least one magnetic stirrer operational on the cooking surface;an electromagnetic coil integrated between the cooking surface and the outer surface, the electromagnetic coil arranged in at least one geometric pattern;an electrical power source operatively connected to the at least one electromagnetic coil, the electrical power source operable to transmit an electrical current through the electromagnetic coil,whereby the electromagnetic coil produces at least one magnetic field through the cooking surface,whereby the at least one magnetic stirrer is responsive to the at least one magnetic field,whereby the at least one magnetic stirrer moves generally in correlation with the at least one geometric pattern in response to the at least one magnetic field; anda controller operatively ...

Compositions and Methods for Delivery of Carbon Dioxide

Compositions and methods are provided for a system in which liquid carbon dioxide, or a mixture of liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide, is converted to solid carbon dioxide by exiting an orifice at a sufficient pressure drop, e.g., for delivery of carbon dioxide to a concrete mixture in a mixer. 1. An apparatus for determining a flow rate of carbon dioxide , comprising:(i) a delivery line through which flows gaseous carbon dioxide, liquid carbon dioxide, or a combination of gaseous and liquid carbon dioxide;{'sub': p', 'o', 'o', 'p, '(ii) an orifice at the distal end of the delivery line, through which the carbon dioxide exits from the delivery line, wherein the diameter of the delivery line as it joins the orifice is Dand the diameter of the orifice is D, and wherein Dis less than D;'}(iii) a first temperature sensor proximal to the orifice and configured to detect a first temperature, T, of carbon dioxide in the delivery line and to transmit the detected first temperature to a flow rate calculation system;{'sub': 'u', '(iv) a pressure sensor proximal to the orifice and configured to detect a pressure, P, of carbon dioxide in the delivery line and to transmit the detected pressure to the flow rate calculation system;'}{'sub': 'D', '(v) a second temperature sensor distal to the orifice and configured to detect a second temperature, T, of carbon dioxide exiting the orifice and to transmit the detected second temperature to the flow rate calculation system.'}2. The apparatus of further comprising: [{'sub': 'D', 'a. at a first time, determine from Twhether the carbon dioxide in the delivery line when it reaches the orifice is 100% gas or 100% liquid, or a mix of gas and liquid, and'}, [{'sub': p', 'o', 'u, '1. when the carbon dioxide in the delivery line as it is delivered to the orifice is 100% gas or 100% liquid, the flow rate is calculated from D, D, and P, and T for the first time; and'}, {'sub': o', 'u', 'D, '2. when the carbon dioxide in the delivery line as it is ...

Microfluidic Mixing Device

A microfluidic mixing device includes a body having a base, a sealing cover, and a thermally conductive member. The base includes a compartment. A chip access opening is defined in an end of the compartment. An engagement opening is defined in the other end of the compartment. The base further includes a gas port intercommunicated with the compartment. The sealing cover is detachably mounted to the base to seal the chip access opening. The thermally conductive member is mounted to the base and seals the engagement opening. A gas passage is defined between the thermally conductive member and an inner periphery of the base, is located in the compartment, and intercommunicates with the gas port. A pressure control module is connected to the gas port of the base. A heating module is coupled to the thermally conductive member. A cooling module is coupled to the thermally conductive member. 1. A microfluidic mixing device comprising:a body including a base, a sealing cover, and a thermally conductive member, with the base being hollow and including a compartment, with a chip access opening defined in an end of the compartment, with an engagement opening defined in another end of the compartment, with the base further including a gas port intercommunicated with the compartment, with the sealing cover detachably mounted to the base to seal the chip access opening, with the thermally conductive member mounted to the base and sealing the engagement opening, with a gas passage defined between the thermally conductive member and an inner periphery of the base and located in the compartment, and with the gas passage intercommunicated with the gas port;a pressure control module connected to the gas port of the base;a heating module coupled to the thermally conductive member; anda cooling module coupled to the thermally conductive member.2. The microfluidic mixing device as claimed in claim 1 , with the thermally conductive member including an insertion portion and a sealing ...

MIXER, METHOD OF MIXING RAW MATERIAL FOR POWDER METALLURGY BINDER FOR INJECTION MOULDING COMPOSITION

Mixer for ceramic feedstock pellets with a tank, a mixing means, and heat exchange means including cooling means for the cooling of the content of this tank. 1. A mixer for the manufacture of ceramic type pellets known as feedstock from a mixture including , on the one hand , at least one inorganic powder of at least one oxide or cermet or metal or nitride type element or of at least one compound including at least one of said elements , and on the other hand , at least one organic binder , said mixer including at least one tank in which at least one mixing means is moveable , and including a heat exchange means , wherein said heat exchange means includes a heating means arranged for heating said tank and/or the content thereof , and in that said heating means exchange energy , in a first connection , with a first heat exchange and mixing temperature maintenance circuit , external to said tank , and wherein the thermal inertia of said first circuit is higher than that of said tank fully loaded with said mixture.2. The mixer according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal inertia of said first circuit is higher than that of said tank fully loaded with said mixture by a first factor higher than 2.3. The mixer according to claim 1 , wherein the heat exchange means include cooling means which exchange energy claim 1 , in a second connection claim 1 , with a second circuit at ambient temperature claim 1 , external to said tank claim 1 , and distinct from said first circuit claim 1 , and whose thermal inertia is far higher than that of said tank fully loaded with said mixture.4. The mixer according to claim 3 , wherein the thermal inertia of said second circuit is far higher than that of said tank fully loaded with said mixture by a second factor higher than 2.5. The mixer according to claim 1 , wherein said mixer includes control means connected to means for measuring and means for storing temperature parameters according to the type of material to be manufactured claim 1 , ...

Fluid mixer with touch-enabled graphical user interface, auto flush-out, management reporting, and logging

A “fluid mixer” device that automates the mixing of multiple fluids into a base liquid and the delivery of the mixed liquid according to user-specified parameters with automatic flush-out, full logging and reporting capabilities. The device is comprised of a plurality of modules, each of which is designed for a different environmental setting: (a) the control module, the module with which the user interfaces, is normally located in a dry area, away from both line voltage electricity and fluids; (b) the power module, which supplies power to all modules, is located near 110V-230V single phase line voltage, and thus contains all of the high-voltage gear and interfaces; and (c) the flow module, the bank of controlled liquid mixers, is located in the wet area and uses only low-voltage direct current in its operation. 1. A fluid mixing device , comprising: at least one processor;', 'at least one permanent storage medium;', 'at least one non-volatile memory;', 'at least one display;', 'at least one input device;', 'a non-volatile storage device that contains a log of the events that took place during the mixing of one or more fluids from liquid holding devices into one resultant liquid holding device; and', 'program instructions stored in said non-volatile memory which when executed on said processor control the mixing of fluids from liquid holding devices into one resultant liquid holding device;, 'a controller, includinga power supply; andat least one fluid-holding bin each of said at least one fluid-holding bin having at least one valve.2. The fluid mixer device of claim 1 , wherein each of said at least one processor comprises one of: a microprocessor; a microcontroller; and a CPU.3. The fluid mixer device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one enclosure defining at least one interior space for receiving said processor and said permanent storage medium and said non-volatile memory and said display and said input device and said non-volatile storage device.4. The ...

SLURRY MIXING DEVICE

A slurry mixing device includes an installation frame, a slurry mixing tank, a slurry feeding tank, a cooling mechanism and a slurry discharging mechanism. The slurry feeding tank is movably arranged under the slurry mixing tank, the cooling mechanism and the slurry discharging mechanism. A mass scale is arranged under the slurry feeding tank. A stirring cavity is formed in the slurry mixing tank, and a stirring paddle is arranged in the stirring cavity. A stirring motor is arranged on the slurry mixing tank. An outlet is arranged on the bottom of the stirring cavity. An oil bath cavity is formed between the slurry mixing tank and the stirring cavity. The cooling mechanism includes a lifting cylinder and a lifting base. The lifting base is provided with a rotating paddle and a rotating motor. The lifting cylinder is arranged on the installation frame. 1. A slurry mixing device , comprising an installation frame , a slurry mixing tank , a slurry feeding tank , a cooling mechanism and a slurry discharging mechanism , wherein ,the slurry mixing tank, the cooling mechanism and the slurry discharging mechanism are successively arranged on the installation frame; the installation frame is provided with a transport channel under the slurry mixing tank, the cooling mechanism and the slurry discharging mechanism; the slurry feeding tank is provided with an open end and is movably arranged in the transport channel along a direction of the transport channel; the transport channel is provided with a mass scale at a position corresponding to the slurry mixing tank;a stirring cavity is formed in the slurry mixing tank, and a stirring paddle is rotatably arranged in the stirring cavity; a stirring motor for rotatably driving the stirring paddle is arranged on the slurry mixing tank; a bottom of the stirring cavity extends to an outside of the slurry mixing tank to form an outlet; an oil bath cavity is formed between the slurry mixing tank and the stirring cavity;the cooling ...

FUEL MIXING APPARATUS, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND FUEL MIXING-AND-TRANSMITTING METHOD

A fuel mixing apparatus for fuel cell system includes a first fluid tank, a second fluid tank, a tube assembly, a pump, and a mixing tank. The first fluid tank is for containing a first fluid. The second fluid tank is for containing a second fluid. The tube assembly connects to the first fluid tank and the second fluid tank. The pump is disposed on the tube assembly. The mixing tank is connected to the tube assembly. The pump transmits the first fluid in the first fluid tank to the mixing tank via the tube assembly, and the pump transmits the second fluid tank to the mixing tank via the tube assembly. 1. A fuel mixing apparatus for fuel cell system , comprising:a first fluid tank configured to contain a first fluid;a second fluid tank configured to contain a second fluid;a tube assembly connected to the first fluid tank and the second fluid tank;a pump mounted on the tube assembly;a mixing tank connected to the tube assembly;wherein the pump transmits the first fluid in the first fluid tank to the mixing tank via the tube assembly, and the pump transmits the second fluid in the second fluid tank to the mixing tank via the tube assembly,wherein the first fluid and the second fluid are mixed to be a fuel in the mixing tank.2. The fuel mixing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a storage tank connected to the tube assembly claim 1 , wherein the pump transmits the fuel in the mixing tank to the storage tank via the tube assembly.3. The fuel mixing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of control valves mounted on the tube assembly; anda control module configured to respectively control the control valves and the pump to turn on or off;wherein when the control module controls the control valves to form a first flow path in the tube assembly, the pump transmits the first fluid in the first fluid tank to the mixing tank via the first flow path,wherein when the control module controls the control valves to form a second flow path ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFUSING AND DISPENSING OILS

The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the infusing, agitation and dispensation of oils in a controlled manner to produce a desired potency of an infusion while remaining below an identified maximum temperature threshold. 1. A method for creating an infusion comprising:placing infusion material into a permeable container;placing said permeable container into a chamber;filling said chamber with an oil-based solvent;infusing said solvent with said infusion material;said step of infusing further comprising churning said solvent and heating said solvent for a predetermined length of time;terminating said infusing step; anddispensing said solvent, wherein said solvent comprises an oil-based solvent.2. The method of wherein said heating said solvent comprises heating said solvent to a temperature no greater than 100° C.3. The method of wherein churning said solvent further comprises limiting a rotational speed of an agitator component to between 70 revolutions per minute (“RPM”) and 90 RPM.4. (canceled)5. The method of wherein said solvent comprises a solvent selected from the group consisting of: butter claim 1 , animal fat claim 1 , and plant based oils.6. The method of wherein said infusion material is contained within a prepackaged unit.751. The method of claim wherein said step of dispensing said solvent comprises actuating a gravity-fed drain device claim 1 , wherein said step of actuating a gravity-fed drain device changes said gravity-fed drain device from a closed-state to an open-state.8. The method of wherein said step of actuating a gravity-fed drain device comprises actuating a pivoting lever claim 7 ,wherein actuating said pivoting lever to a closed-state comprises the pivoting lever pressing against a deformable tube, deforming said tube to restrict a pathway through said deformable tube,and wherein actuating said pivoting lever to an open-state comprises said pivoting lever moving away from said deformable tube thereby ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS DISPOSAL

A method for controlling the saturation level of gas in a liquid discharge includes obtaining temperature and pressure measurements of a solvent in a mixing vessel and obtaining a pressure measurement of a source feedstock in a feedstock tank, correlating the temperature and pressure measurements of the solvent to baseline data to generate a theoretical uptake rate for the source feedstock into the solvent and a theoretical flow rate of the source feedstock into the mixing vessel, and determining a required opening setting for a feedstock valve in the feedstock input line in order to achieve a desired liquid displacement in the mixing vessel. The method includes determining an uptake duration and achieving an uptake displacement equivalent to the reverse of the desired liquid displacement. The method includes generating a valve operating control law for how the feedstock valve should function in a cycle. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for determining the status of a discharge system , comprising:determining whether discharge system conditions of a discharge system are normal or abnormal, wherein the discharge system includes a mixing vessel, a feedstock input line defining a feedstock flow path in fluid communication with the mixing vessel, a solvent input in fluid communication with the mixing vessel, a discharge output in fluid communication with an outlet of the mixing vessel, and a feedstock valve on the feedstock input line to control the flow of a feedstock being fed into the mixing vessel to dissolve within a solvent thereby generating an effluent discharge solution having a known gas solubility saturation, wherein the discharge system conditions include at least one of a desired solvent flow, a desired feedstock flow, a pressure in the mixing vessel, operation of the feedstock valve, or operation of sensors;sending a signal indicative of abnormal function if any of the system conditions are abnormal and sending a signal indicative normal function if all of the ...

COSMETIC BLENDING MACHINE FOR FOUNDATION, CONCEALER, TINTED MOISTURIZER, PRIMER, SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, NAIL POLISH, BLUSH, HAIR DYE, LIPSTICK AND OTHER PRODUCTS

A colorimeter, webcam, camera, spectrophotometer, scanner or other instrument measures the color composition and conditions and texture of a person's body part or presented beauty product and an individual custom formulation is produced. A presented beauty product may include foundation, concealer, tinted moisturizer, primer, skin care products, blush, nail polish, hair dye, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye liner and eye shadow. The produced custom formulation may comprise foundation, concealer, tinted moisturizer, primer, skin care products, blush, nail polish, hair dye, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye liner, eye shadow or other consumer products. A computer system includes a processor and a non-transitory, computer readable medium containing machine readable instructions that accept data from a colorimeter or like instrument and uses a main executable program and a subroutine for color analysis. 1a) non-transitory computer readable medium containing machine readable instructions;b) a processor;c) a main executable program in communication with the processor, the main executable program in communication with a first subroutine for color averaging, the first subroutine in communication with a color capture device, the color capture device using the first color averaging subroutine to obtain an average target color, the average target color used to find a closest match to a database of approximately 100 to 20,000 interpolated colors, the interpolated colors derived from a database of approximately 100 to 2,000 human body part and beauty product colors;d) a set of machine readable instructions in communication with firmware located upon a custom cosmetic blending machine, the set of machine readable instructions transmitted from the first color averaging subroutine, the machine readable instructions creating custom color mixing instructions to create a color that is the closet match between the average target color and a color within the database of approximately ...

System and method for growing algae

An algae cultivation system may include: a plurality of panels within a cultivation container, positioned along a first axis perpendicular to the gravitational force, wherein a cultivation volume is created between each pair of panels, and wherein the cultivation volumes are fluidly coupled so as to allow horizontal flow therebetween along the first axis; at least one first sparger, to distribute a first fluid into the container at a first operating flow rate; at least one second sparger, to distribute a second fluid into the container at a second operating flow rate; and at least one controller, to control the first operating flow rate and the second operating flow rate. The first operating flow rate may be adapted to allow turbulent mixing the algae in the cultivation container, and the second operating flow rate may be adapted to allow assimilation of materials in a liquid in the cultivation container.

MIXING MACHINE SYSTEM

A mixing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including a downwardly extending rotatable output shaft for receiving a mixer tool, the head including a planetary system therewithin for effecting rotation of the rotatable output shaft about its axis and orbiting of the shaft axis about another axis. A motor includes an output operatively connected to drive the planetary system. A control system includes a plurality of sensors, each sensor located for detecting a respective condition of mixing machine, and a diagnostic control operable to (i) track outputs from the plurality of sensors over time, (ii) analyze the tracked outputs and (iii) produce an alert indication based upon the diagnostic control identifying a performance characteristic indicative of a need for service or repair of the mixing machine. 1. A mixing machine , comprising:a head extending over a bowl receiving location, the head including a downwardly extending rotatable output shaft for receiving a mixer tool, the head including a gear system therewithin for effecting rotation of the rotatable output shaft about its axis and orbiting of the shaft axis about another axis;a motor having an output operatively connected to drive the gear system;a control system including a drive for operating the motor, a plurality of sensors, each sensor located for detecting a respective condition of mixing machine, and a diagnostic control operable to (i) track outputs from the plurality of sensors over time, (ii) analyze such tracked outputs and (iii) produce an alert indication based upon the diagnostic control identifying a performance characteristic indicative of a need for service or repair of the mixing machine.2. The mixing machine of wherein the control system is configured to deliver the alert indication to one or more of (i) and on-board user interface of the mixing machine or (ii) a remote device or system.3. The mixing machine of wherein the remote device or system is one ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING MICROPARTICLES

This fine particle production method involves a dissolving step in which a stirrer having a rotating stirring blade is used to dissolve at least one type of fine particle raw material in a solvent to obtain a fine particle raw material solution, and a precipitation step in which the fine particle raw material solution and at least one type of precipitation solvent for precipitating the fine particle raw material from the fine particle raw material solution are introduced between at least two treatment surfaces which are arranged oppositely one another, can move closer to and farther apart from one another, and at least one of which can rotate relative to the other, and the fine particle raw material solution and the at least one type of precipitation solvent are mixed in a thin film fluid formed between the at least two treatment surfaces, and the fine particles are precipitated. The stirring energy is determined by the stirring time conditions of the stirrer, the circumferential velocity conditions of the stirring blade, and the temperature conditions of the fine particle raw material solution, and in the dissolving step, the stirring energy is varied by changing at least one of the aforementioned conditions, and by changing the stirring energy, the degree of crystallization and the crystal form of the fine particles obtained in the precipitation step are controlled. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for producing microparticles , comprising:a dissolving step of dissolving at least one type of microparticle raw material in a solvent by using an agitator having a rotating agitating blade to obtain a microparticle raw material solution; anda separating step of separating microparticles by introducing at least one type of separating solution to separate the microparticle raw material from the microparticle raw material solution and the microparticle raw material solution in between at least two processing surfaces, which are disposed in a position facing each other, so as ...

AUTOMATED SOLUTION DISPENSER

Provided herein are methods and systems of the invention that include the use of an automated solution dispenser to form a solution according to at least one target characteristic. A controller may be operatively connected to the automated solution dispenser, wherein the controller is programmed to direct mixing of one or more solids and one or more liquids to produce the solution. At least a portion of the solution can be dispensed into one or more containers. 1113.-. (canceled)114. A system comprising:(a) a mixing chamber;(b) an automated solution dispenser that directs at least one solid selected from a plurality of solids and at least one liquid selected from a plurality of liquids to the mixing chamber;(c) one or more containers;(d) a bottle handling sub-system, wherein the battle handling sub-system is configured to manipulate the one or more containers;(e) a sensor configured to measure a characteristic of a liquid, a gas, a solution, or any combination thereof in the mixing chamber, wherein the characteristic comprises a safety value or regulation; and (i) direct the sensor to measure the characteristic of the liquid, the gas, the solution, or any combination thereof in the mixing chamber and compare the measured characteristic to a reference to produce a result; and', '(ii) direct dispensing of least a portion of the liquid, the gas, the solution, or any combination thereof from the mixing chamber based in part on the result of (i)., '(f) a controller that is operably coupled to the automated solution dispenser, the bottle handling sub-system, and the sensor, wherein the controller is programmed to115. The system of claim 114 , wherein the measured characteristic is measured over time.116. The system of claim 114 , wherein the measured characteristic comprises a volume claim 114 , a concentration claim 114 , a ratio claim 114 , a time claim 114 , or any combination thereof.117. The system of claim 114 , wherein the system forms a solution having a target ...

MULTIPURPOSE BLOWER ASSEMBLY

A multipurpose blower assembly for stimulating flows in underwater environments, which includes a lower assembly connecting to an upper assembly by a rotating shaft and a mount post for connecting the blower assembly to a supportive structure near a water body and supporting the lower assembly below and the upper assembly above the water body's surface. The lower assembly includes a lower bracket for supporting a blower motor, whereas the upper assembly includes a top plate for mounting an electrical gear motor having an output shaft connecting to the rotating shaft and a system controller having a microcontroller communicatively coupled to logic circuits for controlling operation of the electrical gear motor for rotation of the lower assembly relative to the upper assembly and a linear actuator to move upward and downward the lower bracket to effect angular positioning of the blower motor. 1. A multipurpose blower assembly for attachment to a supportive structure located adjacent to a water body , said multipurpose blower assembly comprising , in combination:an upper assembly being configured to reside above the water body's surface and having a top plate and an electrical gear motor mounted atop thereof, said electrical gear motor having an output shaft;a lower assembly being configured to reside below the water body's surface and having a blower motor;angular tilt means for angularly positioning said blower motor;a rotating shaft having a first end coupled to said output shaft of the electrical gear motor and a second end coupled to said lower assembly;a mount post having an upper end attached to said top plate and a lower end attached to a mid-support plate, said mid-support plate having an aperture extending therethrough for passing a select portion of the rotating shaft;a system controller having a microcontroller configured with a central processing unit, a program memory module for receiving and storing a programmable instruction set capable of controlling ...

Product-characterization-based food product mixing

The techniques described herein provide, in one embodiment, a food product mixer that receives a food product to be mixed in a mixer for food products, and determines one or more product characteristics of the food product to be mixed as well as one or more mixing parameters to adjust based on the one or more product characteristics. After determining how to adjust the one or more mixing parameters to adjust, the mixer adjusts the one or more mixing parameters, and mixes the food product with the adjusted mixing parameters, accordingly.

HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID PROCESSING DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR BATCH PROCESSING

The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods related to a high pressure processing device that is configured to simplify batch processing. In an embodiment, a high pressure processing device includes a processing module configured to reduce a particle size of a material or achieve a desired liquid processing result for the material, a pump configured to pump the material to an inlet of the processing module, a recirculation pathway configured to recirculate the material from an outlet of the processing module back to the pump, an input device configured to receive at least one user input variable, and a controller configured to (i) determine a number of pump strokes for the pump based on the user input variable, and (ii) control the pump according to the determined number of pump strokes so that the material makes a plurality of passes through the processing module. 1. A high pressure processing device comprising:a processing module configured to reduce a particle size of a material or achieve a desired liquid processing result for the material;a pump configured to pump the material to an inlet of the processing module;a recirculation pathway configured to recirculate the material from an outlet of the processing module back to the pump;an input device configured to receive at least one user input variable; anda controller configured to (i) determine a number of pump strokes for the pump based on the user input variable, and (ii) control the pump according to the determined number of pump strokes so that the material makes a plurality of passes through the processing module.2. The high-pressure processing device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user input variable includes at least one of a batch size and a number of passes through the processing module.3. (canceled)4. The high-pressure processing device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user input variable includes a volumetric efficiency for the material.510-. (canceled)11. The high-pressure ...

Kneading state determination system, kneading state determination device, operation screen of kneading state determination system, and kneading state determination assisting system

A kneading state determination system includes a kneading unit and a determination unit. The kneading unit kneads a kneading material, and transmits a kneading state value indicating a kneading state to the determination unit. Based on the kneading state value transmitted from the kneading unit, the determination unit determines kneading of the kneading material in the kneading unit in accordance with a preset determination condition. The determination condition includes a determination period and a state value range. The state value range is set as a range for the kneading state value. The determination period is a partial period of a period from start to completion of the kneading in the kneading unit.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SEQUENCE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

The present disclosure relates to the operation of a kitchen appliance (). A processor () receives () a stored sequence of user settings and at least one recorded parameter, and applies () the stored sequence of user settings to the kitchen appliance. A sensor () senses at least one sensed parameter while the stored sequence of user settings is applied to the kitchen appliance (). The processor () determines () a difference between the at least one sensed parameter and corresponding recorded parameter(s) and, if the determined difference exceeds a difference threshold, adjusts () at least one user setting applied. 1. A method of operating a kitchen appliance , the method comprising the steps of:receiving at a processor a stored sequence of user settings and a stored sequence of a recorded parameter;applying at the processor the stored sequence of user settings to the kitchen appliance;with a sensor, sensing a sensed parameter while the stored sequence of user settings is applied to the kitchen appliance;determining at the processor a difference between the sensed parameter and a corresponding recorded parameter of the stored sequence of the recorded parameter; andif the determined difference between the sensed parameter and the corresponding recorded parameter exceeds a difference threshold, adjusting at the processor at least one user setting applied.2. The method according to wherein the user setting is adjusted by adjusting a duration the user setting is maintained.3. The method according to wherein the user setting is adjusted proportional to the percentage of the difference between the sensed parameter and the corresponding recorded parameter.4. The method according to wherein the user setting is adjusted proportional to the percentage of the difference between an average of the sensed parameter and an average of the corresponding recorded parameter.5. A-The method according to further comprising the steps of:receiving at the processor the stored sequence of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PROCESS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED PREPARATION OF CONSUMABLES

A system and method for a process to prepare consumable food and/or drink products by means of precise heating and stirring for a set period of time. The system utilizes a variable rotation rate magnetic stirring process, a variable temperature heating process, and a timing process in order to prepare consumables. The magnetic stirrer provides agitation to a fluid medium and facilitates homogenous distribution of heat produced by the heating element throughout the fluid. This even distribution of heat creates an improved consumable preparation. The system is suitable for home use. 1. A system for cooking food by means submersion in a homogenously heated fluid bath comprising:at least one vessel containing at least one item to be cooked, a fluid capable of being heated by means of at least one heating element, the fluid being capable of being mixed by means of at least one magnetic stir rod such that the fluid is thermally homogenous;at least one base unit configured to have at least one vessel placed upon it, comprising at least one means of heating the fluid, at least one means of magnetically coupling with at least one magnetic stir rod contained in the at least one vessel and causing the at least one stir rod to rotate in a coordinated manner, agitating the fluid to cause the fluid to be thermally homogenous;at least one thermal probe to measure and report on the temperature of the fluid;at least one thermal control to set the desired temperature of the fluid;at least one timer to control the duration of the heating of the fluid, and at least one rotation speed control to set the rate of the rotation of the at least one magnetic stir rod.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one vessel is further configured to include at least one rack that may be placed within the at least one vessel to ensure that the motion of the at least one magnetic stir rod is not interfered with by the at least one item to be cooked.3. The system according to claim 1 , ...

SCREW MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE PROCESSING OF MATERIAL TO BE PROCESSED

A screw machine includes an inductive heating device for the processing of material to be processed. The inductive heating device is used to heat the material in a heating zone. In the heating zone, at least one housing portion is made of an electromagnetically transparent material at least partly, the material being non-magnetic and electrically non-conductive, whereas at least one treatment element shaft is made of an electrically conductive material at least partly. During the processing of the material, the inductive heating device generates an alternating magnetic field that produces eddy current losses in the at least one treatment element shaft, the eddy current losses leading to a temperature increase of the at least one treatment element shaft. The material is heated on the at least one heated treatment element shaft, in particular until it melts. The screw machine allows a simple and efficient melting of the material, with the result that a mechanical energy input and a resulting wear of the screw machine can be reduced significantly. 1. A screw machine comprising:a housing comprising a plurality of interconnected housing portions arranged in succession in a conveying direction;at least one housing bore formed in the housing;a feed opening leading into the housing bores;at least one treatment element shaft arranged in the at least one housing bore in such a way as to be drivable for rotation about a rotational axis;an inductive heating device configured to form a heating zone, wherein at least one housing portion in the heating zone is at least partially made of a non-magnetic and electrically non-conductive material, the at least one treatment element shaft comprising an electrically conductive material at least in the heating zone.2. A screw machine according to claim 1 , wherein the inductive heating device comprises at least one coil surrounding the at least one treatment element shaft and the inductive heating device defines an inner space.3. A screw ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS DISPOSAL

A method for controlling the saturation level of gas in a liquid discharge includes obtaining temperature and pressure measurements of a solvent in a mixing vessel and obtaining a pressure measurement of a source feedstock in a feedstock tank, correlating the temperature and pressure measurements of the solvent to baseline data to generate a theoretical uptake rate for the source feedstock into the solvent and a theoretical flow rate of the source feedstock into the mixing vessel, and determining a required opening setting for a feedstock valve in the feedstock input line in order to achieve a desired liquid displacement in the mixing vessel. The method includes determining an uptake duration and achieving an uptake displacement equivalent to the reverse of the desired liquid displacement. The method includes generating a valve operating control law for how the feedstock valve should function in a cycle. 1. A method for controlling the saturation level of gas in a liquid discharge , the method comprising:obtaining temperature and pressure measurements of a solvent in a mixing vessel, and obtaining a pressure measurement of a source feedstock in a feedstock tank;correlating the temperature and pressure measurements of the solvent and the pressure measurement of the source feedstock to baseline data to generate a theoretical uptake rate for the source feedstock into the solvent and a theoretical flow rate of the source feedstock into the mixing vessel;determining a required opening setting for a feedstock valve in the feedstock input line as a function of a flow rate of the feedstock in order to achieve a desired liquid displacement in the mixing vessel due to the feedstock being fed into the mixing vessel;determining an uptake duration, based on the expected uptake rate, for the source feedstock to uptake into the solvent forming an effluent discharge solution and achieving an uptake displacement equivalent to the reverse of the desired liquid displacement; ...

A SYSTEM, METHOD AND GENERATOR FOR GENERATING NANOBUBBLES OR NANODROPLETS

The present disclosure relates to a system, generator and method for generating nanobubbles or nanodroplets and treating a multi-component mixture, and in particular for treating biogas and wastewater. The method comprises using nanobubbles of a gas component, and wastewater, to form hydrates in a treatment vessel; removing residual dirt from the treatment vessel and melting the hydrates to facilitate release of clean water. 1. A method of producing nanobubbles or nanodroplets; the method comprising:providing a volume for accommodating a liquid;distributing a medium within the liquid;generating an electric field using an electrode in the proximity of the volume for facilitating the generation of nanobubbles or nanodroplets; wherein the electrode and the liquid are not in direct electrical contact to prevent electrolysis occurring within the volume.2. The method of ; wherein the medium is a gas medium.3. The method of ; wherein the gas medium comprises:a mixture of two or more gases; ora mixture of two or more gases; wherein at least one of the gases is enriched.4. The method of ; wherein the medium is a liquid medium.5. The method of ; wherein the liquid medium comprises:a mixture of two or more liquid components; ora mixture of two or more liquid components; wherein at least one of the liquids is enriched.6. The method of ; wherein the liquid is an aqueous liquid.7. The method of ; wherein the liquid comprises deionised water.8. The method of ; wherein the electric field is a static electric field.9. The method of ; further comprising applying a cooling means for cooling the contents of the volume.10. The method of ; wherein the cooling means circulates a coolant in the proximity of the volume.11. The method of ; further comprising evacuating the volume.12. The method of ; further comprising agitating the contents of the volume.13. The method of ; wherein the agitating is provided by a rocking motion.14. The method of ; further comprising sensing temperature; and/ ...

Apparatus and Method for Mixing Fluids with Degradational Properties

An apparatus and method for mixing fluids with degradational properties are disclosed herein. The present system has been devised to safely and accurately dilute, heat and deliver a degradable fluid while simultaneously removing extraneous vapor, adding capability to monitor the temperature and capability to monitor the concentration of the diluted fluid. 1. A degradation mixing system comprising:a source of a first fluid;a source of a degradation fluid;a mixing arm having a hollow body with an inlet for receiving the first fluid and an outlet, wherein the mixing arm includes a first port downstream of the inlet for receiving the degradation fluid and permit mixing of the first fluid and the degradation fluid to form a first mixture, a second port downstream of the first port for removal of vapor from the first mixture;a temperature sensor for monitoring a temperature of the first mixture just prior to the first mixture being dispensed through the outlet; anda sampling conduit in fluid communication with the hollow body to allow a quantity of the first mixture to be sampled from the hollow body prior to the first mixture being dispensed through the outlet.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid comprises deionized water.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the degradation fluid comprises hydrogen dioxide.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the inlet is located at a first end of the hollow body and the outlet is located at a second end of the hollow body.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor is disposed downstream of the second port.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the sampling conduit is disposed between the temperature sensor and the outlet.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor comprises a thermocouple.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the thermocouple is disposed within a third port and has a portion that is disposed within the hollow body in fluid communication with the first mixture for sensing the temperature ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING CONCRETE MIX TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

The temperature of concrete can be monitored by a temperature probe. Typically, large volumes of concrete such as are typically carried in mixer trucks or mixed in industrial concrete production drums have a relatively stable, or slowly varying temperature, given the high thermal capacity of concrete. A sudden change in temperature can thus be attributed to an external event. A sudden addition of even a relatively small amount of water for instance, which has an even higher thermal capacity, can produce a notable sudden change in temperature. Examples where the detection of the addition of water can be particularly useful in the production and/or transport of concrete are provided herein. Moreover, if the temperature of the added water is known, and the quantity of concrete is also known, the sudden difference in temperature can be correlated to a volume of added water. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A method of using a temperature measurement of water in association with a concrete mixer drum , the method comprising:adding water to the concrete in the mixer drum;measuring an actual temperature variation of said concrete due to said water addition;obtaining a quantity and a thermal capacity of the concrete in the mixer drum prior to said adding;obtaining a temperature of said water added to the mixer drum;calculating the amount of water added to the mixer drum based on said quantity, said actual temperature variation and thermal capacity of the concrete and said temperature of said waterwherein said obtaining a quantity of the concrete in the mixer drum includes measuring the quantity of concrete in the mixer drum.5. The method of wherein said obtaining a temperature of said water added to the mixer drum includes measuring the temperature of water in a water tank.6. The method of further comprising determining that said added water comes from the water tank.7. The method of further comprising obtaining a water-cement ratio of said concrete prior to said ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING A VISCOUS MATERIAL

A method applies an at least two-component, curable and viscous material in the form of a material strand or a series of material points to a workpiece, an application process starting at an application start time and ending at an application end time, and the workpiece with the material applied thereon being destined for further processing which starts at a processing start time and ends at a processing end time. The mixing ratio of the components is varied by a control device depending on predetermined and/or measured parameters during the application process in such a way that the material applied to the workpiece can be processed at any point of the material strand or at any material point at the processing starting time. 1122022243230343822243034203012. Method for application of an at least two-component , curable and viscous compound in the form of a compound strand () or a series of compound spots onto a workpiece , wherein an application process () begins at an application starting time () and ends at an application ending time () , and wherein the workpiece with the applied compound is intended for a further processing process () , which begins at a further processing starting time () and ends at a further processing ending time () , wherein the mixing ratio () of the components is varied by a control device as a function of predetermined and/or measured parameters ( , , , ) during the application process () in such a way that , at the further processing starting time () , the compound applied on the workpiece is further processable at each place of the compound strand () or at each compound spot.23412. Method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , at the further processing ending time () claim 1 , the applied compound is further processable at each place of the compound strand () or at each compound spot.33412. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the mixing ratio of the components is varied as a function of the predetermined and/or measured parameters ...

STEAM/WATER STATIC MIXER INJECTOR FOR EXTRUSION EQUIPMENT

Apparatus () for injection of fluid into extrusion system components such as a preconditioner () or extruder () is provided, preferably as a composite assembly including a fluid injection valve () and an interconnected static mixer section (). Alternately, use may be made of the fluid injection valve () or static mixer section () alone. The invention greatly simplifies the fluid injection apparatus used in extrusion systems, while giving more efficient absorption of thermal energy with a minimum of environmental contamination, and the ability to inject multiple streams into the extrusion systems. 1. A preconditioner for comestible material , comprising:an elongated housing having wall structure, a material inlet, a spaced material outlet, and an injection inlet in communication with the interior of the housing;at least one elongated, axially rotatable shaft within the interior of said housing and extending along the length of the housing and having a plurality of outwardly extending mixing elements secured to the shaft; and a static mixer including a casing having separate steam and water inlets for respectively receiving individual quantities of steam and water, said casing presenting a maximum internal diameter, there being a mixing assembly within said casing operable to blend the separate quantities of steam and water from said inlets and to produce a blended mixture, and a blended mixture outlet;', 'a conveying assembly including a pipe assembly operably coupled with said blended mixture outlet and having a pipe assembly outlet adjacent to and in communication with said housing injection inlet, said pipe assembly outlet and said housing injection inlet having diameters less than the maximum internal diameter of said static mixer casing., 'apparatus for injection of fluid into said housing through said injection inlet, comprising'}2. The preconditioner of claim 1 , the conveying assembly including valve structure comprising a shiftable valve member.3. The ...

MIXING APPARATUS

A mixing apparatus includes a mixer configured to mix a material including a rubber or a resin in the presence of a working fluid that is in a supercritical state or a subcritical state. The mixer includes a chamber that forms a flow passage for the working fluid and the material, and a mixing blade disposed in the chamber and fixed to the chamber. 1. A mixing apparatus comprising a mixer configured to mix a material including a rubber or a resin in the presence of a working fluid that is in a supercritical state or a subcritical state ,wherein the mixer comprises:a chamber that forms a flow passage for the working fluid and the material; anda mixing blade disposed in the chamber and fixed to the chamber, andwherein the mixer is inclined respect to a horizontal direction so that the material goes down from an upstream side to a downstream side of the material.2. (canceled)3. The mixing apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising a separator provided downstream of the mixer and configured to separate the working fluid from the material.4. (canceled)5. The mixing apparatus according to claim 3 , comprising a pressure adjustment valve configured to adjust a degree of opening of a flow passage through which the working fluid separated from the material is to pass.6. (canceled)7. The mixing apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the separator comprises an opening portion configured to intermittently eject the material from which the working fluid has been separated.8. The mixing apparatus according to claim 5 ,wherein the separator comprises an opening portion configured to intermittently eject the material from which the working fluid has been separated.9. The mixing apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising a degree-of-opening adjustment valve configured to adjust a degree of opening of a flow passage through which the working fluid and the material ejected from the mixer are to pass.10. The mixing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the mixer comprises:a mixer ...

Candle Making Apparatus

Disclosed is a candle making apparatus including an electric appliance for a process of sequentially melting, mixing and holding the constituents of a container candle inside a jug and at a molten temperature until a user is ready to pour the melt into a container. Typically the constituents of such candles include vegetable wax, soy products, vegetable oils, fats or fatty acids. They are melted at a higher temperature, then mixed, and cooled so that volatile ingredients can be added at a lower temperature while the mixture remains melted, and is further stirred. The process is controlled by a microprocessor. A visual interface displays progress and accepts user input. 1. An electrical appliance for preparing a melted substance as a candle material for a candle that includes wax or equivalents , optional fragrances , optional colorants , wherein the appliance comprises a base and a detachable mixing jug; the base including a controlled heating surface , an analogue temperature sensor , a controlled stirrer motor , power control means and a controlled user interface panel , operationally connected to a programmable digital controller herein referred to as a MCU , the detachable mixing jug including a rotatable magnetic stirrer; the appliance , when in use , melts and mixes the candle material contained within the detachable mixing jug and optional added material according to a predetermined routine comprising a programmed series of states using more than one controlled temperature.2. The electrical appliance as claimed in wherein the detachable mixing jug has a detachable lid and a thermally non-conductive handle and a thermally conductive base including a mixing device capable when in use of stirring the candle material when molten; the mixing device comprising a magnetic flea fixed within the base.3. The electrical appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the analogue temperature sensor comprises a thermistor maintained claim 1 , when in use claim 1 , in physical ...

AUXILIARY COOLING FAN FOR A BLENDING SYSTEM

A blender system includes a blender base that is selectively and operably engaged with a container. The blender base may include a housing that houses a motor operatively driving a mixing blade, and a fan. The fan may operate independent of the motor. The fan may force air through the blender base to cool the motor and other operative components of the blender base. 1. A blender system comprising: a housing;', 'a motor disposed within the housing, wherein the motor operatively drives a blade assembly; and', 'an auxiliary fan operatively driven by a second motor., 'a blender base comprising'}2. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one air inlet and at least one exhaust.3. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one air inlet such that the auxiliary fan pushes air through the blender base.4. The blender system of claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary fan is disposed proximal the at least one exhaust such that the auxiliary fan pulls air through the blender base.5. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a second fan operatively coupled to the motor.6. The blender system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller that operatively controls the auxiliary fan.7. The blender system of claim 6 , further wherein the controller operatively controls the auxiliary fan at a different speed than the motor.8. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the blender base further comprises at least one sensor operatively sensing a parameter of the blender system.9. The blender system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a heat sensor.10. The blender system of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a brushless motor.11. A blender system comprising:a blender base operatively configured to receive a blending container;a motor disposed in the blender base and operatively configured to drive a blade assembly coupled to the blending container;a first fan disposed in the ...

MONITORING DEVICE, MONITORING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A mixer control device having a function of a monitoring device acquires measurement data of monitoring target information that is obtained through measurement when a rubber material is kneaded by a mixer. In addition, the mixer control device compares the measurement data and reference data that is selected in past measurement data of the monitoring target information and performs abnormality determination. The mixer control device acquires measurement data that is measured from predetermined mixing operation initiation timing in a series of mixing operations of a rubber material in the mixer for every unit of the series of mixing operation. 1. A monitoring device , comprising:a measurement data acquisition unit that acquires measurement data of monitoring target information obtained through measurement when a rubber material is kneaded by a mixer; anda determination unit that compares the measurement data and reference data that is selected in past measurement data of the monitoring target information and performs abnormality determination,wherein the measurement data acquisition unit acquires the measurement data that is measured from predetermined mixing operation initiation timing in a series of mixing operations of the rubber material in the mixer in every unit of the series of mixing operations.2. The monitoring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the reference data is reference data indicating normal data that is selected in the past measurement data of the monitoring target information.3. The monitoring device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a recording unit that records comparison data indicating a comparative relationship between the measurement data of the monitoring target information and the reference data.4. The monitoring device according to claim 3 ,wherein the recording unit records the comparison data for every kind of an operation mode in which the mixer kneads the rubber material.5. The monitoring device according to claim 1 , further ...

Testing device and method for evaluating the effect of CO2 on the reaction rate of acid rock plate

The invention discloses a testing device and method for evaluating effects of COreaction rate of acid rock plate. The testing device includes an acid fluid conveying unit, a COconveying unit, a mixing tank, a plate holder, a recycling fluid tank, and a vacuum pump. The mixing tank includes an acid fluid inlet, a COinlet, and a miscible fluid outlet. The acid fluid inlet is connected with the acid fluid conveying unit, the COinlet is connected with the COconveying unit, the miscible fluid outlet is connected with the plate holder, the plate holder is connected with the recycling fluid tank, and the recycling fluid tank is connected to the vacuum pump. The COconveying unit includes a COcylinder and a gas booster pump which is connected to the cylinder. The outlet of the pump is connected to the gas inlet of the mixing tank. 1. A testing device for evaluating effects of COreaction rate of acid rock plate , comprising:{'sub': '2', 'an acid fluid conveying unit, a COconveying unit, a mixing tank, a plate holder, a recycling fluid tank, and a vacuum pump;'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'wherein the mixing tank comprises an acid fluid inlet, a COinlet, and a miscible fluid outlet; the acid fluid inlet is connected with the acid fluid conveying unit, the COinlet is connected with the COconveying unit, the miscible fluid outlet is connected with the plate holder, the plate holder is connected with the recycling fluid tank, and the recycling fluid tank is connected to the vacuum pump;'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'wherein the COconveying unit comprises a COcylinder and a gas booster pump which is connected to the cylinder; a gas flowmeter and a pressure sensor are fixed on a pipe connected from the COcylinder to the gas booster pump; an outlet of the gas booster pump is connected to the COinlet of the mixing tank;'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'wherein the mixing tank is sealed in such way that an external surface of the mixing tank is wrapped with a heating jacket, and a temperature sensor and ...

NITROUS OXIDE GAS MIXER FOR GENERATING A NITROUS OXIDE GAS MIX

A nitrous oxide gas mixer includes 1. A nitrous oxide gas mixer for generating a nitrous oxide gas mix , comprising:at least one mixing chamber, within which an oxygen gas and a nitrous oxide gas are mixed together in respectively predeterminable volumes and/or mole contents to form the nitrous oxide gas mix, whereinthe mixing chamber has at least one nitrous oxide gas connection and at least one oxygen gas connection, so that both the oxygen gas and the nitrous oxide gas are introduced into the mixing chamber via gas lines respectively mounted to these connections,at least one concentration controller, designed and provided for setting a mixing ratio between the oxygen gas introduced into the mixing chamber and/or the nitrous oxide gas introduced into the mixing chamber in the nitrous oxide gas mix in a predeterminable manner,at least one flow rate controller which a volume flow of the two gases can be respectively adjusted separately and/or together, wherein{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'at least one Oemergency button is mounted to the mixing chamber for emergency flooding the mixing chamber with the oxygen gas and/or with ambient air, wherein an on/off button of the nitrous oxide gas mixer is different from a control element, and the Oemergency button can be depressed in an actuation direction, wherein a planar mounting surface of the Oemergency button, in respect of which the actuation direction extends perpendicularly at least at a point in the mounting surface, is free from further control elements, and therefore there is no further control element located in the entire vicinity along and in the plane of the mounting surface, and wherein'}{'sub': '2', 'the mounting surface is an external surface of a mixing chamber housing, on which the Oemergency button is located, or'}the mounting surface is an external surface of a control unit of the nitrous oxide gas mixer, wherein such a control unit is then located remote from the mixing chamber housing.2. The nitrous oxide gas ...

Automated solution dispenser

The methods and systems of the invention include the use of automated solution dispensers in laboratory environment. The automated solution dispensers can be controlled locally or remotely within a network. The usage of the instruments can be followed and procurement of supplies can be automated.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFUSING AND DISPENSING OILS, AND DRYING AND HEATING INFUSING MATERIALS

The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the drying and activating of infusing material, and the infusing, agitation and dispensation of oils in a controlled manner to produce a desired potency of an infusion while remaining below an identified maximum temperature threshold. 1. An infusing apparatus comprising:an infusing chamber configured to hold a predetermined amount of a solvent, said infusing chamber having an aperture through a bottom surface of said infusing chamber;a lid which is removably disposed over the infusing chamber an agitator component disposed within the infusing chamber;a heating component located against an external surface of said infusing chamber;a first temperature measuring device coincident with an external surface of the infusing chamber, and connected to a first temperature controller;a second temperature measuring device disposed within the infusing chamber, and connected to a second temperature controller;a gravity-fed drain device configured to interface with the aperture through the bottom surface of said infusing chamber, wherein said gravity-fed drain device prevents the flow of the solvent through said aperture when said gravity-fed drain device is in a closed-state and allows the flow of the solvent when said gravity-fed drain device is in an open-state; anda user interface panel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a rack offset from the bottom surface of the infusing chamber.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the rack is constrained offset from the bottom of the infusing chamber using magnetic fixation.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the rack comprises a first portion and a second portion claim 2 , interconnected with a hinge element.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the hinge element comprises a living hinge.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the agitator is magnetically actuatable and removably affixed to the bottom surface of the infusing chamber.7. The apparatus of ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING INGREDIENTS FOR A BABY BOTTLE USING A CONCENTRATED SOLUTION

Described is an apparatus for preparing baby formula using a liquid concentrate solution. The apparatus includes a housing with a cavity for receiving and holding a container liquid concentrate solution. A motor is attached with the housing for forcing liquid concentrate solution from the container and into a mixing chamber. A pump and a water tank are also included. A spray head is attached with the housing. The spray head includes a plurality of spray jets in fluid connection with the pump for receiving water from the water tank and dispensing water from the spray jets into the mixing chamber. Finally, the mixing chamber receives the liquid concentrate solution and water, such that when the water and the liquid concentrate solution are introduced into the mixing chamber, the water and liquid concentrate solution mix into a baby formula and are dispensed from an outlet in the mixing chamber. 1. An apparatus for preparing baby formula , comprising:a housing have a concentrate solution receptor for receiving and holding a container of liquid concentrate solution;a motor attached with the housing, the motor operable for forcing liquid concentrate solution from the container of liquid concentrate solution and into a mixing chamber;a pump and a water tank attached with the housing, the pump being in fluid connection with the water tank;a spray head with a plurality of spray jets for receiving water from the water tank and dispensing water from the spray jets into the mixing chamber; anda mixing chamber for receiving the liquid concentrate solution and water, such that when the water and the liquid concentrate solution are introduced into the mixing chamber, the water and liquid concentrate solution mix into a baby formula and are dispensed from an outlet in the mixing chamber.2. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a spray head receptor affixed with the housing and in fluid connection with the pump claim 1 , with the spray head being detachably ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CRYSTALLIZING TACKY MATERIALS USING A TUMBLER

A tumbler crystallizer for crystallizing pelleted, tacky, polymeric materials includes a housing for rotatably supporting a removable paneled drum on rollers. The removable panels may be made of a transparent, heat-insulating material. The drum receives a flow of hot pellets through an inlet chute, and a tumbling action of the drum and internal agitators keeps the pellets in motion relative to each other to prevent agglomeration until they reach a desired level of crystallinity and are no longer tacky. Baffle plates are provided at intervals along the length of the drum to slow the flow of pellets therethrough to increase residence time. Damper plates are provided near the exit end of the drum to aid in building a bed of pellets within the drum, and also to control residence time of the pellets within the drum. 1. A crystallizer tumbler device , comprising: 'a rotatable drum comprising panels, a tumbling bed, a first thermocouple, the first thermocouple placed at an inlet of the rotatable drum to measure a first temperature of pellets flowing into the rotatable drum;', 'a housing comprisinga tilting device configured to adjust an angle of the housing relative to a horizontal plane;one or more connectors attached to one end of the housing and configured to rotate relative to one or more pivot points when the tilting device tilts the rotatable drum;one or more agitators configured to agitate pellets and prevent agglomerations within the rotatable drum as the drum rotates; andone or more damper plates arranged near the outlet of the rotatable drum configured to provide a partial impediment to a flow of pellets out of the rotatable drum.2. The tumbler device of claim 1 , wherein the panels comprise at least one transparent material selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate claim 1 , glass claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The tumbler device of claim 1 , wherein the panels are insulative panels configured to prevent heat ...

Mounting Configuration For Thermocouple Temperature Detector On Kneader For High Viscosity Kneading Material

There is provided a thermocouple temperature detector mounting structure for a mixing tank for which the temperature detecting end of the thermocouple temperature detector mounted on the high viscosity mixing material mixer is capable of measuring temperature in real time and for which the mechanical load applied, by the flow of the material being mixed, on the temperature detecting end is made as small as possible. A temperature sensing portion with a hemispherical tip, of a protective inner tube that accommodates a thermocouple element of a thermocouple temperature detector, is mounted on a mixing tank, for mixing a high viscosity mixing material, so as to project from the end of a protective tip that projects into the mixing tank. With the outside diameter of a projecting base section of the protective tip that projects into the mixing tank being 2 to 3 times that of the protective inner tube, and with the projecting length (h) that projects into the mixing tank being the same length as the difference of the radius of the projecting base section of the protective tip and the radius of the protective inner tube, the outer circumferential face of a shoulder section of the protective tip, that is from the projecting base section of the protective tip to the site connecting to the outer circumference of the protective inner tube, is formed in a convex arcuate face that has a radius that is the difference of the radius of the projecting base section of the protective tip and the radius of the protective inner tube.

DEVICE FOR COOLING SLURRY MANUFACTURING MIXER

The present invention relates to a device for cooling a slurry manufacturing mixer, wherein a cooling water passage is formed between an inner container and an outer container and cooling water is supplied to the cooling water passage so as to quickly cool a rotation container for manufacturing slurry and slurry therein. As one example, disclosed is a device for cooling a slurry manufacturing mixer, the device comprising: a rotation container that comprises a mixing part, which mixes slurry and has a temperature detection part, and a slurry discharge part, which is formed under the mixing part and has a discharge hole for discharging the slurry; a body that is positioned under the rotation container and has a through-hole formed therethrough, through which the rotation container is inserted; and a sealing member interposed between the rotation container and the body, wherein the mixing part comprises an inner container and an outer container, and a cooling water passage is formed between the inner container and the outer container. 1. A device for cooling a slurry manufacturing mixer , the device comprising:a rotation container including a mixing part, which mixes slurry and has a temperature detection part, and a slurry discharge part, which is formed under the mixing part and has a discharge hole for discharging the slurry;a body positioned under the rotation container and having a through-hole, through which the rotation container is inserted; anda sealing member interposed between the rotation container and the body,wherein the mixing part comprises an inner container and an outer container, and a cooling water passage is formed between the inner container and the outer container.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a cooling water inlet hole for inducing cooling water claim 1 , and a cooling water discharge hole for discharging the cooling water.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the slurry discharge part further includes a cooling water inlet ...

KNEADING DEVICE CAPABLE OF DETECTING PRESSURE AND DISPERSION DEGREE

There is provided a kneading device for dispersing a dispersoid in a non-conductive material. The kneading device includes a pressure measurement unit that has a pressure receiving portion which comes into contact with a kneading substance formed of the non-conductive material and the dispersoid, and that measures a pressure value applied to the kneading substance formed of the non-conductive material and the dispersoid, and a determination unit that determines a dispersed state of the dispersoid dispersed in the non-conductive material, based on the pressure value measured by the pressure measurement unit. 1. A kneading device for dispersing a dispersoid in a non-conductive material , the kneading device comprising:a pressure measurement unit that has a pressure receiving portion which comes into contact with a kneading substance formed of the non-conductive material and the dispersoid, and that measures a pressure value applied to the kneading substance formed of the non-conductive material and the dispersoid; anda determination unit that determines a dispersed state of the dispersoid dispersed in the non-conductive material, based on the pressure value measured by the pressure measurement unit.2. The kneading device according to claim 1 ,wherein the dispersoid is conductive,wherein the kneading device further comprises an electrical characteristic measurement unit that has an electrode portion which comes into contact with the kneading substance formed of the non-conductive material and the conductive dispersoid, and a voltage application portion which applies a predetermined measuring voltage between a pair of electrodes belonging to the electrode portion, and that measures an electrical characteristic value of the kneading substance, andwherein the determination unit determines the dispersed state of the conductive dispersoid dispersed in the non-conductive material so that a relationship between the electrical characteristic value measured by the electrical ...

RADIAL MODE FLUID PROCESS METER

A process meter and method for measurement of volume fraction of a slurry mixture. An example process meter includes a first viscosity meter configured to measure a first viscosity of the fluid and to generate a first viscosity signal proportionally related to the first viscosity. The example process meter also includes a second viscosity meter configured to measure a second viscosity of the slurry mixture and to generate a second viscosity signal proportionally related to the second viscosity. The example process meter also includes control electronics configured to receive the first viscosity signal and the second viscosity signal, and to calculate a volume fraction of the solid particles in the slurry mixture based on the first viscosity signal and the second viscosity signal. The control electronics is configured to create an output signal from the process meter proportionally related to the volume fraction, and to measure the volume fraction. 1. A method of measuring volume fraction of particles in a base fluid comprising a slurry mixture , the method comprising:measuring a first viscosity of the base fluid prior to mixing with the particles;measuring a second viscosity of the slurry mixture;determining a volume fraction by an algorithm executing by control electronics based on the first viscosity and the second viscosity; andgenerating an output signal from the control electronics proportionally related to the volume fraction, the output signal configured to the measuring.2. A process meter for measurement of volume fraction of a slurry mixture , the slurry mixture comprising a combination of a fluid with solid particles , the process meter comprising:a first viscosity meter configured to measure a first viscosity of the fluid and to generate a first viscosity signal proportionally related to the first viscosity;a second viscosity meter configured to measure a second viscosity of the slurry mixture and to generate a second viscosity signal proportionally ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING CONCRETE MIX TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

The temperature of concrete can be monitored by a temperature probe. Typically, large volumes of concrete such as are typically carried in mixer trucks or mixed in industrial concrete production drums have a relatively stable, or slowly varying temperature, given the high thermal capacity of concrete. A sudden change in temperature can thus be attributed to an external event. A sudden addition of even a relatively small amount of water for instance, which has an even higher thermal capacity, can produce a notable sudden change in temperature. Examples where the detection of the addition of water can be particularly useful in the production and/or transport of concrete are provided herein. Moreover, if the temperature of the added water is known, and the quantity of concrete is also known, the sudden difference in temperature can be correlated to a volume of added water. 1. A method of using temperature measurements of concrete in a mixer drum , the method comprising:obtaining a sudden temperature variation threshold of said concrete for said period of time;measuring an actual temperature variation of said concrete over said given period of time using said temperature measurements;using a processing unit, comparing the actual temperature variation to the sudden temperature variation threshold; andgenerating a signal based on said comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing data in a memory upon said generating.37-. (canceled)8. A method of using temperature measurements of concrete in a mixer drum claim 1 , said method comprising:determining a temperature evolution curve projection for said concrete over a period of time;using a processing unit, comparing the measured temperature of the concrete to said temperature evolution curve to associate the concrete to a moment in time of said period of time; andgenerating a signal based on said comparison.9. The method of further comprising mixing said concrete in said mixer drum during said period of ...

CONTINUOUS READY MIX JOINT TREATMENT AND TEXTURE PRODUCT PRODUCTION

A continuous ready mix joint or texture compound manufacturing system and a method for continuously manufacturing a ready mix joint or texture compound includes a continuous mixer having an inlet and an outlet, a pump disposed at the outlet of the continuous mixer, and a disperger having an inlet and an outlet. The continuous mixer is adapted to receive at least one dry ingredient and at least one wet ingredient at the inlet and continuously mix the at least one dry ingredient and the at least one wet ingredient to form a mixed composition. The pump is adapted to pump the mixed composition from the outlet of the continuous mixer to the inlet of the disperger. The disperger is adapted to receive the mixed composition and apply a shear force to the mixed composition to form a homogenized, disperged composition. 1. A method of continuously manufacturing a construction product , the method comprising:feeding at least one dry ingredient and at least one wet ingredient to a continuous mixing apparatus;continuously mixing the plurality of dry ingredients and the plurality of wet ingredients using the continuous mixing apparatus to form a mixed composition;transporting the mixed composition to an inlet of a disperger adapted to apply a shear force to and homogenize the mixed composition; anddisperging the mixed composition to form a disperged composition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:calculating, using a first sensor, a pre-disperger characteristic of the mixed composition before entering the disperger; andcalculating, using a second sensor, a post-disperger characteristic of the mixed composition after entering the disperger.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the pre-disperger characteristic and the post-disperger characteristic comprises at least one of:(a) a viscosity value;(b) a flow rate value;(c) a pressure value;(d) a temperature value;(e) a shear force; and(f) a content of solids;wherein when the pre-disperger characteristic and the post-disperger ...

Mechanical system that fluidizes, mixes, coats, dries, combines, chemically reacts, and segregates materials

The present application is directed towards systems for adding components to materials being fluidized in a vibratory mixer by use of atomizers or sprayers. A mechanical system can fluidizes, mix, coat, dry, combine, or segregate materials. The system may comprise a vibratory mixer, mixing vessel containing a first material and a sprayer to introduce a second material. The vibratory mixer may generate a fluidized bed of a first material and the sprayer, coupled to the mixing vessel, may introduce a second material onto the fluidized bed to mix the materials in a uniform and even fashion.

APPLIANCE FOR MADE-IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS

An appliance for producing a personal care product. The appliance includes a reaction chamber configured to receive one or more ingredients of the personal care product. The reaction chamber includes a mechanism for mixing ingredients and an extruding mechanism. The appliance also includes a sensor configured to determine one or more conditions in the reaction chamber, the one or more conditions includes at least a pH of the personal care product. The appliance further includes a cartridge, where the cartridge holds at least one of the one or more ingredients of the personal care product. The appliance additionally includes an output port configured to allow removal of the personal care product from the reaction chamber. 1. An appliance for producing a personal care product , the appliance comprising: a mechanism for mixing ingredients; and', 'an extruding mechanism;, 'a reaction chamber configured to receive one or more ingredients of the personal care product, the reaction chamber includinga sensor configured to determine one or more conditions in the reaction chamber, the one or more conditions includes at least a pH of the personal care product;a cartridge, wherein the cartridge holds at least one of the one or more ingredients of the personal care product; andan output port configured to allow removal of the personal care product from the reaction chamber.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the reaction chamber includes a pouch.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the mechanism for mixing ingredients includes a stir bar.4. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the stir bar is mechanical.5. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the stir bar is magnetic.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the reaction chamber includes a heater.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the extruding mechanism includes one or more rollers.8. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the personal care product includes at least one of:a hand soap;a laundry soap;a dish soap;a shampoo;a ...

Reaction Vessel, Manufacturing System of Substance Using the Same, and Manufacturing Method

A reaction vessel includes a vessel that accommodates a substance, a stirring device that stirs the substance, and a bypass that causes the substance to circulate outside the vessel, in which one end and the other end of the bypass are connected to the vessel in a position at which the substance circulates in the bypass when the substance is stirred by the stirring device. 1. A reaction vessel comprising:a vessel that accommodates a substance;a stirring device that stirs the substance; anda bypass that causes the substance to circulate outside the vessel,wherein one end and the other end of the bypass are connected to the vessel in a position at which the substance circulates in the bypass when the substance is stirred by the stirring device.2. The reaction vessel according to claim 1 ,wherein the bypass includes an area for optical analysis or optical observation.3. The reaction vessel according to claim 1 ,wherein one end and the other end of the bypass are attached toward a direction of a tangential line of an inner circumferential circle on an inner wall surface of the vessel.4. The reaction vessel according to claim 1 ,wherein the stirring device rotates in a horizontal direction, andone end and the other end of the bypass are horizontally disposed.5. The reaction vessel according to claim 1 ,wherein the stirring device rotates in a horizontal direction, andthe other end of the bypass which is an outlet of the substance is disposed to be higher than one end of the bypass which is an inlet of the substance.6. The reaction vessel according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of bypasses.7. The reaction vessel according to claim 6 ,wherein the plurality of bypasses are disposed in a height direction of the vessel.8. The reaction vessel according to claim 6 ,wherein the plurality of bypasses are disposed in a circumferential direction of the vessel.9. The reaction vessel according to claim 2 ,wherein an optical analysis device or an optical observation ...

MILK-FROTHING DEVICE WITH DYNAMIC MIXING UNIT, AND BEVERAGE MAKER CONTAINING THE SAME

The invention relates to a milk-frothing device with a dynamic mixing unit having a stator and a rotor which can be set in rotation relative to the stator, rotor and stator being configured such that milk and air can be conducted firstly to the dynamic mixing unit, subsequently, for frothing-up in the dynamic mixing unit, can be subjected multiple times to a shearing effect by rotation of the rotor relative to the stator and finally can be discharged out of the dynamic mixing unit. 1. A Milk-frothing device comprisinga dynamic mixing unit having a stator and a rotor which can be set in rotation relative to the stator,the rotor and the stator being configured such that milk and air is capable of being conducted firstly to the dynamic mixing unit, subsequently, for frothing-up in the dynamic mixing unit, and is capable of being subjected multiple times to a shearing effect by rotation of the rotor relative to the stator and finally is capable of being discharged out of the dynamic mixing unit.2. The Milk-frothing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotor and the stator are configured such that milk and air can be is capable of being conducted firstly to the dynamic mixing unit, subsequently, for frothing-up in the dynamic mixing unit, is capable of being subjected multiple times to a shearing effect when flowing from the outer circumference of the rotor to the center of the rotor by rotation (R) of the rotor relative to the stator and finally is capable of being discharged out of the dynamic mixing unit.3. The Milk-frothing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotor is surrounded on its outer circumference side by the stator and/or by a housing which houses the rotor and is stationary relative to the stator andin that the milk and the air is capable of being conducted to the rear-side of the rotor, is capable of being directed from there via centrifugal forces effected by rotation (R) of the rotor towards the outer circumference of the rotor and is capable of ...

Condition monitoring system and method for homogenizers

A method and a system for condition monitoring of a homogenizer are provided. After receiving a first pressure data from a first pressure sensor indicating a product pressure upstream a homogenizing device, and a second pressure data from a second pressure sensor indicating a counter pressure used for holding a forcer in said homogenizing device in position, these can be compared with a first pressure reference data and a second pressure reference data associated a properly working homogenizer such that the condition of the homogenizer can be determined.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED MIXING

Systems and methods for improved mixing, including baffle systems, reactor systems, and methods of using the same are provided herein. These baffle systems include a ring having an exterior surface defining an outer diameter and an outer circumference, an interior surface defining an inner diameter and an inner circumference, a top surface, a bottom surface, and an axis; and one or more substantially vertical baffles extending from the interior surface of the ring toward the axis. 1. A baffle system for improved mixing in a cylindrical reactor , the baffle system comprising:a ring having an exterior surface defining an outer diameter and an outer circumference, an interior surface defining an inner diameter and an inner circumference, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite and parallel to the top surface, and an axis extending through an axial center; andone or more substantially vertical baffles extending from the interior surface of the ring toward the axis;wherein the ring is continuous or discontinuous along the outer circumference, the inner circumference, or both the outer circumference and the inner circumference.2. The baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more substantially vertical baffles are planar and comprise:a first planar surface and a second planar surface, each of which is substantially perpendicular to the interior surface of the ring and extend in an axial direction; andat least one lateral surface connecting the first planar surface and the second planar surface.3. The baffle system of claim 2 , wherein the first planar surface and the second planar surface are polygonal in shape.4. The baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the ring is a compression ring.5. The baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the ring is an interference fit ring.6. The baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the ring is configured to support a mixing motor housing.7. The baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the ring further comprises one or more openings ...

APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL IN-SITU GAS ANALYSIS

The invention relates to an apparatus for the optical in-situ gas analysis that comprises a housing; a measuring lance whose one, first end is connected to the housing and whose other, second end projects into the gas to be measured; a light transmitter arranged in the housing whose light is conducted into the measuring lance and is reflected onto a light receiver by a reflector arranged at the second end, wherein the optical path defines an optical measurement path within the measuring lance; a gas-permeable filter through which the gas to be measured moves into the measurement path; and an evaluation device for evaluating received light signals of the light receiver. To provide an improved apparatus with which the problem of the condensate formation can be counteracted better, provision is made that the measuring lance has an agitation apparatus for agitating the gas in the measuring lance. 2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the agitation apparatus is configured as a fan.3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a temperature measuring sensor is arranged at an inner filter side.4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 3 , wherein an agitation apparatus control device is provided that controls the agitation apparatus in dependence on the temperature difference of the temperature at the inner filter side and the gas temperature.5. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a heating device is provided for heating the measuring gas in the measuring lance.6. The apparatus in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the heating device is integrated in the agitation apparatus. The invention relates to an apparatus for optical in-situ gas analysis in accordance with the preamble of claim .Specific gas portions, e.g. hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, SO2, NH3, NO, NO2, HCl, HF or the like, are measured by means of optical transmission or light scattering using such apparatus. The concentration of these gas portions is typically determined ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFUSING AND DISPENSING OILS, AND DRYING AND HEATING INFUSING MATERIALS

The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the drying and activating of infusing material, and the infusing, agitation and dispensation of oils in a controlled manner to produce a desired potency of an infusion while remaining below an identified maximum temperature threshold. 1. A pod for receiving an infusing material , comprising:a first side and a second side, the sides of the pod configured to be permeable;the sides each having an open aspect, and the sides are configured to interconnect resulting in a closed volume therebetween;the first side having a rib along a perimeter of the first side, and the second side having a rib along a perimeter of the second side; anda first retainer having a channel,wherein the channel is configured to receive the rib of the first side adjoined with the rib of the second side, thereby constraining the first side of the pod to the second side of the pod.2. The pod of claim 1 , wherein the sides comprise a flexible mesh.3. The pod of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are separated by a non-permeable wall.4. The pod of claim 1 , further comprising a second retainer.5. The pod of claim 4 , wherein the first retainer comprises a U-shaped retainer;And the second retainer comprises a straight retainer.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the sides of the pod comprises a flexible mesh.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the mount is selectively interconnected to the infusing chamber.9. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the mount is interconnected to an internal side wall of the infusing chamber claim 6 , and further comprising an agitator positioned within the infusing chamber and operatively interconnect at a center point of a bottom surface of the infusing chamber.1015. The apparatus of claim claim 6 , wherein the first side and the second side of the pod are separated by a non-permeable wall.11. A method of filling a pod with infusing material claim 6 , comprising:providing a ...

Food Mixing Device

A food mixing device includes a main housing, a food sensing module and a signal control module. The food sensing module is provided in the mixing portion of the main housing for detecting a temperature and predetermined ingredients of food materials mixed by the food mixing device. The signal control module is provided in the receiving cavity of the main housing and electrically connected to the food sensing module. The is arranged to transmit information about detected temperature and detected food ingredients to at least one of a built-in display unit, an external electronic device and an external audio device. 1. A food mixing device , comprising:a main housing having a receiving cavity and a mixing portion;a food sensing module provided in said mixing portion of said main housing, said food sensing module comprising a temperature sensor supported in said mixing portion of said main housing for detecting a temperature of food materials mixed by said food mixing device, and a food ingredient sensor supported said main housing for detecting predetermined ingredients of food materials mixed by said food mixing device; anda signal control module provided in said receiving cavity of said main housing and electrically connected to said food sensing module, said signal control module being arranged to transmit information about at least one of said detected food temperature and said detected food ingredients to at least one of an external electronic device and an external audio device.2. The food mixing device claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said signal control module further comprises a control circuitry and a printed circuit board claim 1 , wherein said control circuitry is implemented on said printed circuit board claim 1 , and is arranged to centrally control said food sensing module.3. The food mixing device claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , wherein said signal control module further comprises a communication module implemented on said printed circuit ...

Wirelessly sensing properties of a closed environment and devices thereof

A wireless sensor measures properties of a substance and transmits the properties to a remote wireless receiver. The wireless sensor can be fully enclosed within a container containing the substance, allowing remote monitoring of the properties of the substance without compromising integrity of a closed system.