СМЕШИВАНИЕ ХИМИЧЕСКИХ ВЕЩЕСТВ В ТРУБЕ ДЛЯ ЖИДКОЙ МАССЫ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретения относятся к способу смешивания химических веществ с технологическим потоком в трубе для жидкой массы и могут использоваться в бумагоделательном процессе. Способ включает пропускание потока через трубу, отделение части потока из трубы, добавление химических веществ к части потока с образованием смеси и подачу смеси в трубу для жидкой массы. Технический результат состоит в улучшении условий перемешивания и повышении однородности смеси. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ МОНОМЕРА, ФОРПОЛИМЕРА, ПОЛИМЕРА ИЛИ СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩЕЙ СМЕСИ

Изобретение относится к способу обработки мономера, форполимера, полимера или соответствующей смеси, в частности, с целью получения прядильного раствора для производства полимерных волокон, в частности пара-арамидных волокон. В данном способе мономер, форполимер, полимер, добавки или соответствующую смесь смешивают с растворителем, перемешивают, расплавляют, гомогенизируют и/или подвергают дегазации, а затем выгружают, причем указанные операции, по меньшей мере частично, проводят в одном реакторе. Согласно изобретению мономер, форполимер, полимер или соответствующую смесь при помощи устройства для принудительной загрузки принудительно загружают в реактор, при этом устройством для принудительной загрузки является расположенное перед реактором транспортирующее устройство, содержащее по меньшей мере один транспортирующий шнек с различными шагами, в которое подают мономер, форполимер или соответствующую смесь и в котором создают силу или давление по направлению к реактору. Продукт прессуют ...

СПОСОБ СМЕШЕНИЯ СЫПУЧИХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ И АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к технологии и оборудованию для приготовления смесей сыпучих материалов в химической, пищевой, фармацевтической промышленности, производстве строительных материалов. Способ смешения сыпучих материалов заключается в дозировании компонентов, подаче их в два нагнетателя, образовании двумя лопастными нагнетателями струй из компонентов смеси, направленных навстречу друг другу, определении для каждого нагнетателя в отдельности при автоматическом изменении частоты тока от 0 до 50 Гц частоты тока работы двигателя, соответствующей максимальной силе действия струй разных компонентов на пластину, установленную в нижней части смесительной камеры, автоматической установке и использовании этих частот в режиме смесеобразования. Устройство для смешения сыпучих материалов содержит две емкости для хранения компонентов, два дозатора и два лопастных нагнетателя, сопла которых соединены со смесительной камерой. Лопастные колеса нагнетателей закреплены на валах электродвигателей, а в нижней ...

СМЕСИТЕЛЬ, СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ КОНСТРУКЦИИ ИЗ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Изобретение относится к смесителю и к способу изготовления конструкции из строительного материала с использованием смесителя. Смеситель (1) содержит барабан (2), имеющий по меньшей мере одно впускное отверстие (6) и одно выпускное отверстие (7), привод (3), перемешивающий вал (4) для смешивания смеси, расположенный в барабане (2) и соединенный с приводом (3), в барабане (2) расположено транспортирующее устройство (5), которое расположено на той же оси, что и перемешивающий вал (4), транспортирующее устройство (5) непосредственно примыкает к перемешивающему валу (4) таким образом, что обеспечена возможность захвата непосредственно транспортирующим устройством (5) и выгрузки из барабана (2) через выпускное отверстие (7) смеси, перемешиваемой перемешивающим валом (4). Изобретение обеспечивает простой в обращении и экономичный в эксплуатации смеситель, осуществляющий непрерывное смешивание и транспортировку даже материалов с относительно высокой вязкостью. 3 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЗАМЕШИВАНИЯ, МЕДЛЕННОЙ ФЕРМЕНТАЦИИ И ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ТЕСТОВОЙ ЗАГОТОВКИ

Изобретение касается набора устройств, позволяющего замешивать, месить и ферментировать упруговязкие массы теста. Набор устройств подобен агрегатам, включающим в себя опрокидывающийся бак, оборудованный одновременно лопастью, приводимой во вращение двигателем, и лопастью геликоидальной формы, являющейся вспомогательной свободно вращающейся и притормаживаемой, приводимой во вращение движущимся потоком тестовой массы. Набор устройств работает совместно с агрегатом кондиционирования воздуха, обеспечивающим низкую интенсивность перемешивания последнего. Агрегат кондиционирования воздуха производит холодный и нагретый воздух и поддерживает его температуру и температуру тестовых заготовок на постоянном уровне и в пределах от 20 до 26°С при проведении операций по замешиванию, обминке, формовке теста и его хранению. Эти операции соответствуют стадии ускоренной ферментации. При проведении операций по медленному подъему тестовых заготовок и производству вязких заквасочных культур температура воздуха ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СМЕШИВАНИЯ ВЕЩЕСТВ И СПОСОБ СМЕШИВАНИЯ ВЕЩЕСТВ

Изобретение относится к смешиванию веществ и может использоваться в биотехнологии и химии. Устройство для смешивания вещества включает в себя: два или более проточных каналов (11, 12, 13), в которых формируются отверстия (111, 121, 131), из которых выпускается наружу жидкость, колебательные устройства (112, 122, 132), которые формируют капли жидкости, выпускаемые из каждого отверстия (111, 121, 131) за счет колебаний, по меньшей мере, части проточных каналов, где находятся отверстия (111, 121, 131), на заданной частоте колебаний, и выпускают капли жидкости; а также средства, для того чтобы вызвать столкновение друг с другом капель (A, B, C) жидкости, выпускаемых из отверстий (111, 121, 131) проточных каналов (11, 12, 13). Технический результат состоит в обеспечении равномерности смешивания определенного количества микроэлементов, а также смешивания мельчайших частиц. 3 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

СМЕСИТЕЛЬ ШНЕКОВЫЙ ДЛЯ СЫПУЧИХ КОРМОВ

Полезная модель относится к комбикормовой промышленности, а именно к смесителям для сыпучих кормов, предназначенных для смешивания компонентов комбикормов. Технический результат направлен на снижение образования «мертвого» остатка продукта при выгрузке. Предложен смеситель шнековый для сыпучих кормов, содержащий корпус, смешивающий шнек, заключенный в кожух, расположенный по оси корпуса, выгрузной канал с заслонкой, перекрывающей поперечное сечение выгрузного канала, при этом выгрузной канал соединен с кожухом смешивающего шнека, заслонка установлена на оси внутри выгрузного канала с возможностью поворота относительно этой оси, на заслонке закреплена тяга, с которой соединен рычаг, снабженный поворотной рукояткой, выступающей из стенки выгрузного канала. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

Mischer und Abgassystem mit solchem Mischer

Mischer für ein Abgassystem eines Fahrzeugs, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Mischer umfasst:einen Lufteinlasskanal, wobei eine Seitenwand des Lufteinlasskanals mit einer Einspritzöffnung versehen ist, wobei der Lufteinlasskanal eine erste Mischkammer bereitstellt;ein Verteilerelement, das sich in der ersten Mischkammer befindet und einen ersten Strömungswegbereich sowie einen zweiten Strömungswegbereich umfasst;eine erste Endkappe;eine zweite Endkappe;ein Führungselement;wobei die erste Endkappe und die zweite Endkappe verschlossen angeordnet sind, um eine zweite Mischkammer auszubilden, wobei die zweite Mischkammer einen Einlassabschnitt und einen Auslassabschnitt aufweisen, die nicht konzentrisch angeordnet sind, wobei der Auslassabschnitt mit der ersten Mischkammer verbunden ist; wobei sich das Führungselement in der zweiten Mischkammer befindet, wobei der erste Strömungswegbereich, das Führungselement und eine Seitenwand des Auslassabschnitts einen ersten Strömungsweg ausbilden, wobei ...

"EINRICHTUNG ZUR DISKONTINUIERLICHEN HERSTELLUNG VON SCHAUMSTOFFKOERPERN"

Mixed products drier esp. for pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs - has mixing vessel with double wall heated esp. by steam

An appts. for drying mixed products comprises a mixing vessel tapering conically downwards and containing a revolving mixing screw and equipped with wall heating. The wall heating is provided by a double wall to the vessel, with a hot medium flowing through the double wall. Preferably also, the top closure or lid has double wall heating. The outer of the two walls may be thermally insulated. To accelerate drying of the mixed product after it has been heated, vacuum, esp. at 5-10 torr, may be applied to the mixing vessel. The preferred heating medium is steam. In particular in the pharmaceutical and foodstuffs industries, in the former for drying and mixing materials for making pills, in the latter for preparing crushed cocoa products. The appts. is energy-saving, achieves uniform drying of the product and operates rapidly.

SCHALTUNGSANORDNUNG ZUM GEREGELTEN AUFFUELLEN UND NACHFUELLEN VON BEHAELTERN MIT FLUESSIGKEITEN

HERSTELLUNG VON AUTOMOBIL- UND ANDEREN FARBEN

Bubble generation for aeration and other purposes

MIXING AND DEGASSING APPARATUS

MIXING MACHINE FOR MIXTURES OF AGGLOMERATES

... 1380176 Mixing apparatus R CONSADORI 23 June 1972 29679/72 Heading B1C [Also in Division B3] Apparatus for making agglomerates and particularly a moulding sand composition comprises a hopper 11 for the sand having an inlet controlled by a solenoid valve 12, liquid feed devices 13, 14 for acid and resin respectively, a hopper 22, a mixing device 23 having a discharge outlet controlled by a piston 26, and a distributing belt conveyer 27. The mixing device comprises a rotor having angled blades 25; and the conveyer 27 is supported at the inner end on the post 28 about which it can be pivoted through 180‹, the outer end elevation being controlled by a piston (29, Fig. 2, not shown).

Process and installation to ensure the homogenisation of a single divided product of irregular quality or the homogenisation of a mixture of two or several products divided introduced into definite proportions.

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR BRINGING IN OF ADDITIVES

Apparatus for producing plastic parts

Vorrichtung (1) zur Herstellung von Kunststoffteilen (2), mit einer ersten Kunststoff- Zuführvorrichtung (3a) zum Zuführen einer ersten flüssigen Kunststoffausgangskomponente (K1), einer zweiten Kunststoff-Zuführvorrichtung (3b) zum Zuführen einer zweiten flüssigen Kunststoffausgangskomponente (K2), einer Mischvorrichtung (5) mit einer Mischkammer (6), wobei in der Mischkammer (6) die von den Kunststoff-Zuführvorrichtungen (3a, 3b) zuführbaren flüssigen Kunststoffausgangskomponenten (K1, K2) zu einer Kunststoffmischung (KG) vermischbar sind, einer Ausbringdüse (7) zum Ausbringen der Kunststoffmischung (KG) und einer Kühlvorrichtung (8) für die Mischvorrichtung (5), wobei eine die Mischvorrichtung (5) zumindest bereichsweise umgebende Trocknungsvorrichtung (9) vorgesehen ist, wobei die Trocknungsvorrichtung (9) eine Trennvorrichtung (10), einen zwischen Trennvorrichtung (10) und Mischvorrichtung (5) ausgebildeten Trocknungsraum (T) und eine in den Trocknungsraum (T) mündende Trocknungsmittel-Zuführvorrichtung ...

BLISTER PRODUCTION FOR THE VENTILATION AND OTHER PURPOSES

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR EINBRINGUNG VON ZUSATZSTOFFEN

The invention relates to a method and a device for introducing and/or adding non-dry-powder additive materials and/or coating materials with a liquid, solid, semi-solid, or paste-like consistency or in suspended or emulsified form, for example, peroxides, fats, waxes, IV improvers, polymers, or similar materials, to an existing lumpy or particulate material which is moved and mixed, and optionally warmed and reduced to small pieces in a receptacle and/or compressor (1), said material being in particular polymer particles and/or flakes, wood fibers, paper cuttings, or similar materials. According to the invention, the additive material is introduced below the level of the material and/or material particles already in the receptacle (1).

MECHANISM FOR MIXING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING FLUSSIGKEITEN, IN PARTICULAR CLOUDING

VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUFBEREITEN VON KUNSTSTOFFMATERIAL

The invention relates to an apparatus for the pretreatment and subsequent conveying or plastification of plastics, with a container with a mixing and/or comminution implement that is rotatable around an axis of rotation, wherein, in a side wall, an aperture is formed, through which the plastics material can be removed, a conveyor being provided, with a screw rotating in a housing, wherein the imaginary continuation of the longitudinal axis of the conveyor in a direction opposite to the direction of conveying passes the axis of rotation, where, on the outflow side, there is an offset distance between the longitudinal axis and the radius that is parallel to the longitudinal axis, and in that screw rotates clockwise, when seen from the starting point of the screw in the direction towards the end or towards the discharge aperture of the conveyor.

Durchlaufmischer

The invention relates to a continuous flow mixer, which is used to blend powdery and/or granular solids with a liquid to form a slurry and for this purpose comprises a charging container (1) and a mixer housing (2), wherein the charging container (1) has a conduit in which a screw conveyor (1.1) is arranged. The mixer housing (2) has an opening (2.2), which is flush with the feed channel of the charging container and leads into a mixing chamber (2.1) surrounded by the mixer housing (2). The opening (2.2) of the mixer housing (2) can be closed by a slidably retained cover (3).

VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUFBEREITEN VON KUNSTSTOFFMATERIAL

The invention relates to an apparatus for preprocessing and subsequently conveying or plasticizing plastics, comprising a container (1) with a mixing and/or comminuting tool (3) that can rotate about a rotational axis (10), wherein an opening (8) is formed in a lateral wall (9) through which the plastic material can be discharged and a conveyor (5) is provided with a screw (6) rotating in a housing (16). The invention is characterized in that the imaginary extension of the longitudinal axis (15) of the conveyor (5) passes by the rotational axis (10) counter the conveying direction (17), wherein the longitudinal axis (15) is on the outlet side offset by a distance (18) in relation to the radial (11) that is parallel to the longitudinal axis (15). The screw (6) rotates clockwise when seen from the start of the screw (6) in the direction to the end or discharge opening of the conveyor (5).

Einrichtung zur Dosierung von Schüttgut

A device for dosing bulk material, in particular plastic granules, for machines that process plastic granules, in particular for injection moulding machines. The invention provides a bulk material feed (1), a material hopper (3) formed by multiple, preferably four, individually removable material hopper containers (2) and arranged under the bulk material feed (1) and ending in a dosing base device (4), and, optionally, a weighing container with a scale in the dosing base device (4). The individual material hopper containers (2) are arranged on a support spider (5) and the support spider (5) is formed by support spider plates (11) arranged vertically and perpendicular to one another. The support spider is mounted on the housing of the dosing base device (4). The support spider (5) has a height (h), which is at least the height (h1) of the material hopper container (2), which extends over the dosing base device (4), and corresponds to the immersion depth (h2) of the material hopper (3) into ...

LOAD MIXER

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR INJECTING AN ADDITIVE INTO A HAUPTPRODUKT.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR LOAD WAYS THE CARBONATISIEREN.

MIXING APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MIXTURES.

STATIC MICRO MIXER

MOBILE DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AQUEOUS LIQUID COLORS FROM POWDERED COMPONENTS AND WATER

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

DEVICE FOR KNEADING AS WELL AS FOR THE SLOW FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF SAUERTEIG

Multi-station liquid dispensing apparatus with automatic selection of proper flow rate

AUTOMATED PAINT PRODUCTION APPARATUS

PROCESS FOR REINGESTING HEADSPACE GASES

This invention is directed a process for mixing a gas and a liquid within a closed container having an overhead gas space using an impeller means and an auxiliary impeller means.

METHOD AND APPARATUS UTILIZING COMBINED FEED AND DEGASSING PORTS FOR DYESTUFF DISPERSION

SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING CURABLE COMPOSITIONS

... 21343 TITLE OF THE INVENTION SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING CURABLE COMPOSITIONS A system is provided for dispensing curable compositions formed by a mixture of first and second materials which, when mixed in prescribed ratio, interact with each other to provide a relatively rapidly curable composition, such as a polymerizable epoxy resin or the like. The materials are individually pumped and metered through a first mixer and a dispensing valve to a dispensing nozzle. During start-up, the dispensing nozzle is closed, and the initial mixed composition is diverted through a bypass valve for dilution and mixture with a diluent stream of the first material in a second mixer and for return of the diluted mixture to the supply reservoir of the first material. When a homogeneous mixture of prescribed ratio is achieved at the outlet of the first mixer, the bypass valve is closed and the dispensing valve can be opened to allow dispensing of the composition. Upon shut-down, supply of the second material to ...

SUBDIVIDED MEAT MIXER AND GRINDER

MIXER BASE ASSEMBLY FOR MIXING VESSELS AND METHOD OF USE

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A mixer base assembly for use with a mixing vessel, and a method of using the mixer base assembly, are disclosed. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-17 ...

DISPENSE TAP WITH INTEGRAL INFUSION

A dispense tap with integral gas/liquid infusion for dispensing a beverage at a given dispensing point features a mixing chamber having at least one gas input port configured to receive at least one incoming gas stream; at least one liquid input port configured to receive at least one incoming liquid or concentrate stream; and an infuser configured to mix the at least one incoming gas stream and the at least one incoming liquid or concentrate stream at the given dispensing point within the dispensing tap, and provide a mixing chamber stream containing a gas infused liquid mixture of the at least one incoming gas stream and the at least one incoming liquid or concentrate stream for dispensing as a beverage.

ACOUSTIC MIXERS

A processing vessel (1) provided with a material inlet (2, 3, 4, 5) and a processed material outlet (25) wherein the material flows continuously through the vessel which is split into a series of zones (6, 7, 8) through which the material passes wherein the zones are shielded from each other by controlling the rate at which the material flows and an increasing level of vacuum is applied in consecutive zones and the system is provided with acoustic energy which imparts energy to the process material by virtue of the contact between the zone dividers and the process material and processing material in such a vessel.

SPARGE FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE VESSEL

A sparge (20, 40, 60 and 80) for use in a high-pressure vessel (26) operated at elevated temperatures and having high energy agitators (16) for suspending mineral containing particles in a slurry (36). The sparge (20, 40, 60 and 80) injects reagent fluids into the slurry (36) to reduce reaction times and for controlling process parameters for extracting valuable minerals from the particles. The sparge (20, 40, 60 and 80) has a vapour lock (constituted by components 24, 29, 30, 32, 44, 46, 64, 65, 66) to inhibit the flow of particulate material and detritus material under low or no fluid flow situations which occur commonly in the operation of high pressure autoclaves (26). The sparge (20, 40, 60 and 80) has a fluid flow path that increases in cross sectional area in the direction of flow of reagent fluids so as to keep reagent fluids flowing at a velocity below a critical impingement velocity that can cause metal materials of the sparge (20, 40, 60 and 80) to either wear rapidly or even ...

APPARATUS FOR MAKING PHOSPHORUS PENTASULFIDE

MIXING OF CHEMICALS INTO A THIN STOCK PIPE

A method of mixing chemical into a process stream of thin stock pipe in a papermaking process is disclosed and claimed. Chemical is added to a portion of a process stream drawn from the thin stock pipe. This mixture is then fed to the thin stock pipe to mix with said process stream.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING ADDITIVES

The invention relates to a method and a device for introducing and/or add ing non-dry-powder additive materials and/or coating materials with a liquid , solid, semi-solid, or paste-like consistency or in suspended or emulsified form, for example, peroxides, fats, waxes, IV improvers, polymers, or simil ar materials, to an existing lumpy or particulate material which is moved an d mixed, and optionally warmed and reduced to small pieces in a receptacle a nd/or compressor (1), said material being in particular polymer particles an d/or flakes, wood fibers, paper cuttings, or similar materials. According to the invention, the additive material is introduced below the level of the m aterial and/or material particles already in the receptacle (1).

STIRRING DEVICE AND GEAR TRAIN

The present invention provides a stirring device and gear train, the stirring device comprises at least one gear; at least one stirring tube; and at least one connecting portion connecting the gear and the stirring tube. Wherein the gear, the connecting portion, and the stirring portion are hollow, and the gear rotates the stirring tube via the connecting portion. Stirring is performed by utilizing the gear and the stirring tube in the stirring device of the present invention. Not only does the biggest flux be achieved per area, but the problem about cross contamination can also be reduced. In addition, in the gear train, the collimation of the stirring device can be increased by a specific hollow gear and a lengthened hollow bearing train forth in the gear train.

MIXER FOR WATER AND CHEMICALS

Chemicals for a sprayer tank, particularly in dry dissolvable form, are mixed with water in a separate mixing container prior to adding to water in the sprayer tank. The mixing container has a hopper bottom with a perforated discharge control at the bottom apex for controlling the exit of mixed chemicals and water. An injection elbow is mounted on the hopper bottom for directing return water downwardly toward the apex for agitation of dry dissolvable chemicals collecting at the apex. Two valves are provided mounted on a common frame supporting the tank. The valves can be operated to control recirculation of water and dissolved chemicals back into the mixing tank and can be operated so that the same pump is used for filling the sprayer tank from a supply tank and for filling the mixing tank with mixing water for the chemicals.

Apparatus for impregnating liquids in bottles, jugs or Syphons with carbonic acid or other gases

Einrichtung zum Imprägnieren einer Flüssigkeit mit einem Gas

Einrichtung zum kontinuierlichen Herstellen von Lösungen und Suspensionen

Pumping and mixing liquids with single pump - using three way valves and jet mixer with rotating arms

System for pumping and mixing liqs. consists of a pump located between inlet and outlet lines with three way valves on them. On the delivery side of the pump, the three way valve can deliver liq. on one line into a vessel and from the same vessel a line leads to the three way valve on the pump inlet. The outlet end of the delivery line in the vessel is turned tangential to this line. It consists of an arm mounted to a rotatable boss on the inlet line which is rotated by the jet action of the liq. leaving the pipe. The outlet is of reduced section and the arm acts as a stirrer arm. Used for mixing liqs. or other media which can be pumped. Combines the action of mixing and pumping, using only a single power.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von streufähigem Dünger

Macchina mescolatrice per impasti di sabbia e resina

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM MISCHEN VON STOFFEN, INSBESONDERE GIESSEREIFORMSTOFFEN.

Vorrichtung zum Mischen von fliessfähigen Medien

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Herstellung von Farbstoff-Dispersionen

Verfahren und Anlage zum Mischen mindestens zweier fliessfähiger Medien

Method and appliance for solidifying vapours, melts or pastes

Vapours, melts or pastes to be solidified are introduced into an agitated and cooled bed of already solidified, free-flowing product (4). The heat of solidification is removed at the large surface area of the product bed, which in turn rejects this heat to the cooled walls of the container (30), the stirrer (32) enhancing the heat transfer and preventing any formation of blocks during solidification. The container (30) is constructed as a lock container, in which the starting material is introduced from an apparatus (20) by means of a screw (21) while valve (23) is open. When the container is filled with solidified product (14), the valve (23) is closed and the container is brought to atmospheric pressure by means of valve (13), so that the product, after discharge valve (8) has been opened, can be drained down to the minimum level (4). Then the reverse procedure is followed to re-equalise the pressure in the lock container (30) to that in the apparatus (20), and the process starts again ...

Mixer for rendering or plaster for pump spraying - has two mixing chambers supplied from single granulate tank

The Parent Patent describes a mixing device for continuous prodn. of a spraying mixt. of fine granular material and liquid, consisting of a vertical cylindrical mixing chamber with conveying screw mounted on the mixing shaft above the chamber; a storage and feed vessel containing an agitator with lattice blades supplies the dry material through an opening in its wall, which can be closed by a sliding door, into the mixing chamber. In the Patent of Addition, there are two mixing chambers each with its own mixing shaft and conveying screw. Each mixing chamber can be supplied from the storage and feed vessel through a separate opening, closable by a sliding door, these two doors being pref. diametrally opposite each other. For spraying on plaster or rendering. The provision of two mixing chambers permits a doubling of the output rate.

MECHANISM FOR THE INTERMITTENT PRODUCTION OF SCHAUMSTOFFKOERPERN.

MIXTURE AND DEGASSING DEVICE FOR VISCOUS MATERIALS.

INSTALLATION FOR THE PREPARATION OF SIZING COMPOSITIONS FOR FELTS OF MINERAL FIBERS.

Load mixer.

Mixer-mixer

Fodder mixing and dispensing device - has rotor with arms and lateral outlet to casing and extract conveyor

Device for mixing and apportioning liquids

HOUSING FOR STORING AND MIXING PRODUCTS AND/OR COSMETIC CARE, CONDITIONING KIT OF SUCH PRODUCTS AND MAKE-UP METHOD

MIXER FOR MIXTURE UNINTERRUPTED OF GRANULAR OR PULVERULENT MATTERS

MIXER HAVING A HOUSING WITH A DOOR

APPARATUS AND PROCESS OF MIXTURE OF FLUID MATERIALS

Mixer for preparing sample by crushing sample before e.g. chemical analysis of sample, has mechanical connection designed to guide front door between closed and open positions according to rotation of door at specific angle

Ce malaxeur comporte une enceinte (102) délimitant une chambre de malaxage (104) dans laquelle un sac contenant un échantillon à malaxer est destiné à être introduit, et présentant une ouverture avant (106) d'accès à la chambre de malaxage (104), une porte avant (108) présentant un bord supérieur, une liaison mécanique (110) entre la porte avant (108) et l'enceinte (102), et un système (132) de malaxage du sac introduit dans la chambre de malaxage. La liaison mécanique (110) est conçue pour guider la porte avant (108) entre une position fermée dans laquelle la porte avant (108) obstrue l'ouverture avant (106), et une position ouverte dans laquelle la porte avant (108) est dégagée de l'ouverture avant (106), suivant un mouvement comportant au moins une rotation d'un angle d'au moins 45° dans un sens déplaçant le bord supérieur de la porte avant (108) vers le bas et à distance de l'ouverture avant (106).

Crusher-mixer for dissolving granular products - comprises hopper, crushing rolls, cavitation chamber and pumps, and is transportable for connection to existing installation

Apparatus for reducing food waste

Acoustic mixers

PIPE-MIXING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a pipe-mixing apparatus, which comprises: a first pipe through which a first fluid flows; a second pipe extending in the direction intersecting the first pipe and a second fluid having temperature, components, or concentration which are different from the same of the first fluid; a third pipe connected to a downstream side of the first pipe and the second pipe and through which a mixed fluid of the first fluid and the second fluid flows; and a mixing structure mixing the first fluid and the second fluid, wherein the mixing structure includes an intermediate structure disposed between the first pipe and the third pipe and having a plurality of injection ports for subdividing the second fluid, and the second fluid is injected into the first fluid through the injection ports. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide the pipe-mixing apparatus, which is capable of efficiently improving the flow mixing performance while reducing the flow ...

FERRAMENTA ELETRICA

biorreator descartável e sistema de agitação de uso único

sistema de mistura de agrotóxicos com controle eletrônico totalmente automatizado para o preparo da calda

Method of removing unburned carbon from fly ash

The present invention provides a method for removing unburned carbon from fly ash at low cost and in a short time. In this method, a collector is directly added to the fly ash and stirred and mixed in mixer 5, water is added to this mixture to generate slurry in mixing tank 7, and the unburned carbon is separated by floatation in floatation unit 15 after that a shearing force is applied to the slurry in submerged stirrer 9.

Advanced fluid processing methods and systems

This disclosure features methods of forming chemical compositions. The method includes (1) mixing a plurality of continuous material flows in a mixing tank to form a chemical composition, each continuous material flow including at least one component of the composition; and (2) moving a continuous flow of the chemical composition to a packaging station downstream of the mixing tank. The mixing and moving steps are performed continuously. This disclosure also features systems that can be used to perform such methods.

FLUID CONTROL DEVICE, AND FLUID MIXER

This fluid control device is provided with a base body (2) which has a guide space (α, β(n)) provided with first trench structures (3) which communicate with a mixing area (Sa) through multiple first openings (5b) and communicate with a first inflow unit (3a), and with second trench structures (4) which communicate with the aforementioned mixing area (Sa) through multiple second openings (6b) and communicate with a second inflow unit (4a). Seen from the mixing area (Sa), the first trench structures (3) and the second trench structures (4) are substantially rectangular in shape, and the first trench structures (3) and the second trench structures (4) are arranged in parallel such that the long side of the first trench structures (3) is separated by a prescribed interval from the long side of the second trench structures (4).

MIXING OR DISPERSING ELEMENT AND PROCESS FOR STATIC MIXING OR DISPERSING

A mixing or dispersing element () includes a passage () in which an insertion element () is arranged which contains a foam structure. A static mixing element () for macro mixing or predispersing or macro dispersing is arranged in the passage () in addition to the insertion element () for micro mixing or dispersing. Furthermore, a method is described of producing a dispersion using such a mixing or dispersing element. 1110304050607023433345635362343334. A mixing or dispersing element ( , , , , , , ) , including a passage () in which an insertion element ( , , , ) is arranged which contains a foam structure , characterized in that a static mixing element ( , , , ) for macro mixing or for predispersing or for macro dispersing is arranged in the passage () combined with at least one insertion element for micro mixing or dispersing ( , , , ).2. A mixing or dispersing element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a static mixing element is arranged at least partly upstream of the insertion element for premixing and predispensing.3563536343334. A mixing or dispersing element in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the static mixing element is formed as a first static mixing element () and at least one second static mixing element ( claim 2 , claim 2 , ) is arranged downstream of the insertion element ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ).44333463536. A mixing or dispersing element in accordance with claim 3 , wherein at least one second insertion element ( claim 3 , claim 3 , ) is arranged downstream of the second static mixing element ( claim 3 , claim 3 , ).53634. A mixing or dispersing element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein at least one of the static mixing elements () contains an insertion element ().6343334563536. A mixing or dispersing element in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a spacing is formed between at least one of the insertion elements ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) and the static mixing element ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ).7. A mixing or dispersing ...

ADJUSTABLE VOLUME MIXER CHAMBER AND METHOD OF USE

The invention relates to a system and method for mixing two or more solutions. Provided is an integrated system for generating a homogeneous solution from two or more input solutions, comprising: a mixer chamber containing a magnetic stir bar; a means for rotating the magnetic stir bar; and an user interface for input a chosen flow rate. The mixer chamber comprises a mixer chamber body including a movable upper part which defines a mixer chamber volume; one or more solution inlets; an solution outlet; the magnetic stir bar; and a means for adjusting the mixer chamber volume. In response to the input flow rate, the mixing chamber volume is adjusted to an optimal volume, by the movement of the movable upper part, controlled by the means for adjusting the mixer chamber volume. Also provided are methods of using the system to achieve homogeneous mixing of two or more solutions. 1. A mixer chamber comprising:a mixer chamber body including a movable upper part which defines a mixer chamber volume;one or more inlets for solutions to be mixed in said mixer chamber;a solution outlet;a magnetic stir bar in said mixer chamber volume; anda means for adjusting the mixer chamber volume by controlling the movement of the movable upper part.2. The mixer chamber of claim 1 , wherein said one or more inlets is integral of the movable upper part.3. The mixer chamber of claim 1 , wherein said outlet is integral of the mixer chamber body and is on the oppose side of the movable upper part.4. A mixer module comprising the mixer chamber of and means for causing said magnetic stir bar to rotate.5. The mixer module of claim 4 , wherein said means for causing said magnetic stir bar to rotate is a magnetic stirrer.6. An integrated system for generating a homogeneous solution from two or more input buffers claim 4 , said system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the mixer chamber of ;'}a means for causing the magnetic stir bar to rotate; anda user interface for input ...

IN-LINE MULTI-CHAMBER MIXER

The present invention is directed to an in-line mixer for mixing a plurality of fluids to produce a mixed product. The mixer includes one or more mixing chambers, an impeller in each of the mixing chambers, one or more inlets coupled to injection valves for conveying the fluids into the mixing chamber, and an outlet for conveying the mixed product out of the mixing chamber. The in-line mixer is well suited to components, such as those used in making automotive OEM and refinish paints. 18-. (canceled)9. An injection valve comprising:{'b': 31', '310', '311', '306', '320, 'a) a valve body () comprising a fluid channel (), a fluid exit (), a fluid entrance (), and a valve body coupling (), wherein said fluid entrance is located at one end of said fluid channel distal to said fluid exit;'}{'b': 309', '312', '307', '312', '311, 'b) an elongated seal member () having a seal head () at one end and a seal member coupling () at the other end, wherein said seal member is positioned within said valve body and said seal head () is configured to dimensionally fit the fluid exit (); and'}{'b': 32', '307', '320, 'c) a valve controller () coupled to said seal member coupling () and the valve body coupling (), wherein the valve controller moves the seal member to open and seal said fluid exit upon signals sent to said valve controller.'}108. The injection valve of claim , wherein said valve controller comprises:{'b': 321', '320, 'i) an air tight cylinder having a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and a controller body coupling () at one end, said controller body coupling is coupled with the valve body coupling ();'}{'b': 301', '314', '315', '307', '304, 'ii) a piston () positioned within said cylinder, wherein said piston divides said cylinder into a first sub-chamber () functionally connected to said first air inlet and a second sub-chambers () functionally connected to said second air inlet, and wherein said piston is coupled to the seal member coupling () via a valve controller ...

Mixer for multi-component pastes, kit, and method of mixing paste components

The present invention provides a mixer for producing a paste by mixing components, comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis, a rear end, and a front end provided with a discharge opening; and a mixing chamber formed in said housing and having an entry side facing said rear end of said housing. The initial content of the mixing chamber is diverted from the discharge opening, and the subsequent content of the mixing chamber is extrudable from the discharge opening.

Soil remediation

A device for agitating a material is provided. The device includes a casing that includes an opening at a first end and a valve configured to open and close the opening.

Slurry dispenser for radioisotope production

A slurry dispensing system ( 10 ) is disclosed. A peristaltic pump ( 28 ) may direct a flow of slurry out of a horizontal mixer ( 20 ) to a slurry dispenser ( 140 ). This slurry dispenser ( 140 ) may be operated on a programmed manner by a controller ( 260 ) to dispense slurry into a container ( 36 ). Both a bypass valve ( 172 ) and a dispensing valve ( 204 ) of the slurry dispenser may be opened/closed on a programmed basis by the controller ( 260 ) to deliver slurry to a container ( 36 ), such as a glass column. Slurry may be intermittently directed into a metering chamber ( 194 ) of the slurry dispenser ( 140 ), while the remainder of the slurry being directed into the slurry dispenser ( 140 ) may be recirculated back to the horizontal mixer ( 20 ).

FLUID MIXING IN A DISPOSABLE FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM

High accuracy mixing of fluids in a disposable fluid processing system with at least two pumps is provided by a method where a calibration fluid volume is pumped through each pump via a flow meter at at least one calibration pump speed while registering the flow rate using data output from the flow meter, a pump calibration function is calculated from the calibration pump speed and flow rate data and two or more operation fluids are mixed to a predetermined mixture ratio and predetermined flow rate by controlling the pump speed of the respective pumps in accordance with the pump calibration functions. 12223212050525353423243334101130314041. A method for conveying a mixture of at least two operation fluids to a receptacle (;;) in a disposable fluid processing system (;;) comprising at least one flow meter (;;) and at least two pumps ( ,; ,; ,) , each pump connected to at least one source of fluid ( ,; ,; ,) , said method comprising the steps of{'b': 3', '4', '23', '24', '33', '34', '5', '25', '35', '5', '25', '35, 'a) for each pump pumping a calibration fluid volume through said pump (,;,;,) via the flow meter (;;) at at least one calibration pump speed registering the flow rate using data output from the flow meter (;;),'}b) for each pump calculating a pump calibration function from said calibration pump speed and said flow rate and{'b': 3', '4', '23', '24', '33', '34, 'c) mixing two or more operation fluids to a predetermined mixture ratio and predetermined flow rate by controlling the pump speed of the respective pumps (,;,;,) in accordance with said pump calibration functions.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each calibration fluid volume comprises an operation fluid.38283822232342324333482838222323423243334. The method of claim 1 , wherein before step a) a system of valves (;;) is controlled to disconnect said receptacle (;;) from said at least two pumps ( claim 1 ,; claim 1 ,; claim 1 ,) and before step c) said system of valves (;;) is controlled to connect ...

PRESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PLANT TREATMENT MIXTURES

A prescription management system and method enables users to create and manage seed treatment prescriptions and to automatically build a treatment mixture based on a designated treatment prescription. The prescription management system includes a supply system with access to a plurality of individual seed treatment products and a controller for actuating the supply system to transfer portions of the treatment products to a hopper tank according to the designated treatment prescription. The products are combined in the hopper tank to form the treatment mixture, which is then applied to a quantity of seeds. 1. A method of preparing a treatment mixture suitable for application to plants in embryonic or post embryonic states , said method comprising:(a) providing a plurality of discrete treatment ingredients, wherein said treatment ingredients include at least one biocide and/or at least one plant growth enhancer;(b) providing an electronic system comprising a user interface and a controller;(c) using said controller, selecting a desired product prescription from an electronic database containing a plurality of unique product prescriptions, wherein said desired product prescription includes information about the identity and quantity of two or more of said treatment ingredients associated with said treatment mixture; and(d) combining two or more of said treatment ingredients in a hopper tank according to said desired product prescription to thereby form a batch of said plant treatment mixture, wherein said combining is at least partly directed by said controller and/or by said input device.2. The method of claim 1 , step (d) further comprising automatically adding at least one of said treatment ingredients to said hopper tank in response to commands from the controller.3. The method of claim 1 , step (d) further comprising manually adding at least one of said treatment ingredients to said hopper tank in response to information displayed on said display device.4. The ...

Injector for a Granular Solid

The invention relates to an injector () for the addition of a granular solid to a mixing chamber, comprising a central pipe () for the addition of the granular solid, an addition apparatus () which surrounds the central pipe () and is intended for the addition of a propellant gas, wherein the central pipe () and the addition apparatus () which surrounds the central pipe () form an annular gap () at the end of the central pipe (), and also a mixing section () with a constant cross section, which adjoins the annular gap (), and a pipe portion () having an outlet opening subsequent to the mixing section (). The pipe portion () having an outlet opening has a change in cross section from a circular inlet cross section to a non-circular outlet cross section of the outlet opening and is rotatable about a central axis. 1353353931193131. An injector for the addition of a granular solid to a mixing chamber , comprising a central pipe () for the addition of the granular solid , an addition apparatus () which surrounds the central pipe () and is intended for the addition of a propellant gas , wherein the central pipe () and the addition apparatus () which surrounds the central pipe () form an annular gap () at the end of the central pipe () , and also a mixing section () with a constant cross section , which adjoins the annular gap () , and a pipe portion () having an outlet opening subsequent to the mixing section , wherein the pipe portion () having an outlet opening has a change in cross section from a circular inlet cross section to a non-circular outlet cross section of the outlet opening and is rotatable about a central axis.231. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the outlet cross section of the pipe portion () having an outlet opening is oval or quadrangular.339. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the central pipe () is axially displaceable in order to set the width of the annular gap ().43715315159. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

DISPERSING DEVICE

A dispersing device () has a dispersing tool (), which has a shaft tube (), and a drive (). A dispersing rotor is provided at the free shaft tube () end () remote from the drive (), the dispersing rotor being connected to the drive () via a shaft which can be coupled to the drive () and which is arranged within the shaft tube (). In order to monitor the temperature of the medium to be dispersed, a temperature sensor () with a corresponding electric input and output line () is provided on the shaft tube (), which is stationary relative to the dispersing rotor and the rotatable shaft, the input and output lines () connecting the temperature sensor () to the drive () and/or analyzing electronics and/or a control or regulating device. 1134325442782. A dispersing device () comprising a dispersing tool () and a drive () , the dispersing tool () has a shaft tube () and on a free end () of which , facing away from the drive () , is provided a dispersing rotor which is drivable via a rotatable shaft connected to the drive () and disposed in the shaft tube () , a temperature detector () with an associated electrical input and output line () is disposed on the fixed shaft tube ().272. The dispersing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature detector () is thermally isolated from the shaft tube () which receives the shaft.3722. The dispersing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature detector () is disposed claim 1 , such that it protrudes in at least one of an angled-off or bent arrangement claim 1 , on an outer side of the shaft tube () claim 1 , in a region of the free end of the shaft tube () which is facing away from the drive.47292. The dispersing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature detector () is pivotable away from an outer side of the shaft tube () claim 1 , via a pivot joint () disposed on the shaft tube () claim 1 , from said pivot joint into a protruding usage position.572. The dispersing device as claimed in claim 1 , ...

Blender and Dispensing System and Related Method

A blending and dispensing appliance is provided which includes a blending container, a housing having a recess for receiving and supporting the blending container, and an agitator to agitate contents placed therein. A conduit is disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container. An auger is disposed in the conduit and is rotated within the conduit when a dispensing arm is depressed. The rotating auger extrudes blended contents through the conduit from the blending container to a dispensing spout for further directing the blended contents into a beverage container. A motorized base containing both an agitator and auger motor selectively provide rotary power to the agitator and auger, respectively. A control system is provided for controlling the operation of the auger and the agitator so that the contents placed into the beverage container are blended to a desired consistency. 1. A blending and dispensing appliance , comprising:a blending container;a housing for receiving and supporting the blending container;an agitator disposed in the blending container configured to agitate contents placed into the blending container;a motorized base disposed in the housing and configured to couple to the agitator to selectively provide rotary power to the agitator;a conduit disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container at a first end;a port for fluidly connecting the blending container to the first end of the conduit; andan auger disposed within the conduit and configured to rotate in both a first and second direction within the conduit, said auger being rotatably coupled to the motorized base to selectively pump blended contents from within the blending container through said port and said first end of the conduit to a second end of said conduit when rotated in the first direction.2. The blending and dispensing appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a dispensing arm ...

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DELIVERING BUILDING MATERIALS

A system and process for mixing and distributing building materials. This system and process can also include a way or a means for calibrating the mixing of these materials. This system and process can also include a system for tracking the materials that flow through the system, and for controlling the type of material used in the system. 1. A process for continuously feeding building materials to a building site comprising:a) feeding a first type of material through a feeding system;b) feeding a second type of material through the feeding system;c) mixing said first type of material with a second type of material into a composite material;d) mixing a third type of material with said composite material to form a slurry material; ande) pumping said slurry material to a building site.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the process further comprises the step of moving a test batch of at least one type of material through the feeding system to calibrate the feeding rate.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein this process further comprises the step of calibrating the feeding system by moving a test batch of at least a second type of material through the feeding system.4. The process as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising the step of re-feeding the previously fed test batch of material back into the feeding system.5. The process as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising the step of feeding the second type of test batch material back into the feeding system.6. The process as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said step of calibrating the feeding system comprises determining a first weight for a material to be mixed claim 3 , moving the material through the feeding system claim 3 , tracking the time for feeding the material through the system and then determining a second weight for the material to be mixed.7. The process as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising the step of feeding material into the system comprising at least one of sand and binder ...

LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS, LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR IMPLEMENTING LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD

A liquid processing apparatus includes a pure water supply source ; a pure water flow rate control opening/closing valve ; a sulfuric acid supply unit ; a sulfuric acid supply opening/closing valve ; mixing tanks and configured to mix pure water and sulfuric acid to produce a mixed chemical liquid and connected to a circulation line having a circulation pump ; a liquid processing unit configured to perform a liquid process on a substrate W with the mixed chemical liquid. A controller controls a pure water supply opening/closing valve , the sulfuric acid supply opening/closing valve , and the circulation pump , such that operation of the circulation pump is started after starting supply of the pure water to the mixing tanks and , and then, supply of sulfuric acid to the mixing tanks and is started. 1. A liquid processing apparatus comprising:a mixing tank configured to mix pure water and sulfuric acid to produce a mixed chemical liquid;a pure water supply line configured to connect a pure water supply unit with the mixing tank;a sulfuric acid supply line configured to connect a sulfuric acid supply unit with the mixing tank;a liquid processing unit that is connected to the mixing tank and configured to perform a liquid process on a substrate with the mixed chemical liquid produced in the mixing tank;a pure water supply opening/closing valve provided at the pure water supply line;a sulfuric acid supply opening/closing valve provided at the sulfuric acid supply line;a circulation line having a circulation pump configured to return the mixed chemical liquid discharged from the mixing tank back to the mixing tank, both ends of the circulation line being connected to the mixing tank; anda controller configured to control the pure water supply opening/closing valve, the sulfuric acid supply opening/closing valve, and the circulation pump,wherein the controller is configured to perform a process of starting supply of the pure water to the mixing tank from the pure water ...

MIXING DEVICE FOR A CLOSED RESIN INFUSION PROCESS

A mixing device is provided for a closed resin infusion process. The mixing device includes a bulk mixing head with a mixing cavity, at least two separate non-return valves for opening and closing a respective channel for providing material to be mixed running into the mixing cavity. A removable flange is provided for closing the mixing cavity comprising a fitting for mounting the mixing device to a static mixer. At least one heating element is provided for curing the hardable material mixture in the mixing cavity if need be. 1. A mixing device for a closed resin infusion process , comprising:a bulk mixing head with a mixing cavity, at least two separate non-return valves for opening and closing a respective channel for providing material to be mixed running into the mixing cavity,a removable flange for closing the mixing cavity comprising a fitting for mounting the mixing device to a static mixer, andat least one heating element for curing the hardable material mixture in the mixing cavity if need be.2. The mixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the valves have respective closing devices and are arranged with their closing devices directly in the mixing cavity.3. The mixing device according to claim 2 , wherein the respective closing devices of the valves comprise plate like closing devices claim 2 , wherein the mixing cavity has two recesses accommodating the plate like closing device of the respective valve.4. The mixing device according to claim 3 , wherein the respective plate like closing device almost completely fills the recess.5. The mixing device according to claim 3 , wherein the valves have a T-shaped cross section and being biased via a spring.6. The mixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the non-return valves are integrated directly in the mixing head or the flange.7. The mixing device according to claim 5 , wherein the non-return valves and the springs are integrated directly in the mixing head or the flange.8. The mixing device according ...

Method and Apparatus for Mixing Powder Material With Water

A process and apparatus is provided for mixing a powder material with water. The powder material can be powdered activated carbon (PAC) or a dry polymer. The powder material is provided from a container, and it is delivered to a feed hopper, then to a mixing vessel, where water is provided, to mix with the powder material through a wetting ring. A vibrator mechanism may be used to facilitate discharge of the powder material into the feed hopper. 1. A process for mixing a powder material with water comprising the steps of: (i) a powdered activated carbon; and', '(ii) a dry polymer;, '(a) providing a powder material that is one of(b) delivering the powder material to a feed hopper while evacuating sufficient air from the feed hopper to offset the amount of powder material being delivered to the feed hopper;(c) transferring the powder material from the feed hopper to a mixing tank;(d) delivering water to the mixing tank in such a way that the water mingles with and wets particles of the powder material entering the mixing tank;(e) mixing the powder material and water in the mixing tank; (i) delivering the water to the mixing tank through a wetting ring;', '(ii) as part of the evacuating step, evacuating air from the feed hopper to atmosphere, through a foraminous member;', '(iii) wherein the delivery of powder material to the feed hopper is via a container that is a bag;', '(iv) wherein the delivery of powder material to the feed hopper is via a container that is a silo;', '(v) supporting and monitoring the aggregate weight of the feed hopper and the powder material on at least one load cell, and communicating the aggregate weight to a computer; and', '(vi) vibrating the container having the powder material therein to facilitate discharge of powder material therefrom into the feed hopper; and, '(f) including at least one of the steps of(g) discharging the mix of powder material and water from the mixing tank.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the ...

Double Cartridge, Mixer Therefor and Combination of Double Cartridge and Mixer

The invention relates to a double cartridge (), a mixer () and a combination consisting of a double cartridge having a mixer. The cartridge has a guiding channel () that is formed between protrusions (). The mixer () has at least one guiding rib () to guide the mixer () in the double cartridge (). 1. A combination consisting of a double cartridge having a mixer , whereby the double cartridge has two supply containers that respectively have an anterior end with an outlet connection piece , whose longitudinal axes extend parallel and on whose outer casing surface at least one protrusion is located respectively ,and wherein the mixer has a housing that defines a mixing chamber, whereby at one outlet end of the housing an outlet opening, and at its diametrically opposite inlet end of the mixer two inlet connection pieces discharging into the mixing chamber are provided, whose longitudinal axes extend parallel,wherein the mixer has an outer thread and the double cartridge has an inner thread for mounting the mixer on the double cartridge,that the at least one protrusion is located in such a way that the protrusions jointly form a plate and that between the protrusions at least one guiding channel is formed that is defined by an opening in the plate and that extends parallel to the longitudinal axes of outlet connection pieces,that at the inlet end of the mixer at least one guiding rib is provided that extends parallel to the longitudinal axes of the inlet connection pieces,and that the width of the guiding channel that is formed between the protrusions and the width of the at least one guiding rib for guiding the mixer in the double cartridge, are adapted to each other.2. The combination as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lengths of the inlet connection pieces claim 1 , of the guiding rib and the outlet connection piece and the position of the protrusions are coordinated in such a way that when the mixer is mounted on the double cartridge claim 1 , the guiding rib ...

APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID CONCENTRATE FROM A DRY MATERIAL

An apparatus for converting a dry material into a liquid concentrate includes a mixing vessel having an outlet opening, a dispenser for dispensing a predetermined weight of a dry material at a predetermined drop rate onto a predetermined drop location within the vessel, an inlet pipe connectable to a source of liquid for introducing a liquid into the vessel; a sensor for sensing the volume of liquid within the vessel; a pump for supplying a pressurized flow of recirculating liquid to the vessel; and a first, a second and a third agitating nozzle mounted within the vessel. Each agitating nozzle is operative to produce a jet of liquid oriented in a predetermined direction within the vessel. The nozzles are cooperable to generate within the vessel a moving body of liquid into which a dry material dispensed into the vessel is able to dissolve or to disperse. 1. A mixing apparatus for converting a dry material into a liquid concentrate , the apparatus comprising:a mixing vessel having a substantially frustoconical region that tapers toward an outlet opening;a dispenser for dispensing a predetermined weight of a dry material at a predetermined drop rate onto a predetermined drop location within the mixing vessel;an inlet pipe connectable to a source of liquid for introducing a liquid into the vessel,a sensor disposed within the vessel for sensing the volume of liquid within the vessel and for terminating liquid flow upon the introduction of a predetermined volume of liquid into the vessel, the predetermined volume of liquid being directly related to the weight of the dry material dispensed into the vessel;a pump having an input port and an output port, the input port being in fluid communication with the outlet opening of the vessel, the output port of the pump being connected to a recirculation line, the pump being operative to draw liquid through the outlet opening of the vessel and to supply a pressurized flow of liquid to the recirculation line; anda first, a second ...

MIXING DEVICE FOR MULTI-COMPONENT SYSTEMS

A mixing device produces a multi-component mixture, in particular for medical applications, and has at least one first component and one second component, whereby the first component is a pasty fluid mass, whereby the mixing device has a housing having at least one first opening and a hollow body, whereby the hollow body has an internal space that contains the second component, and the mixing device has a feed plunger for expelling the second component from the internal space of the hollow body, whereby the hollow body has a thread and the feed plunger has a counter-thread that engages the thread of the hollow body, and the mixing device has a propulsion element that is arranged inside the housing, whereby the propulsion element converts a flow of the first component through the housing into a rotary motion, whereby the rotary motion of the propulsion element screws the feed plunger into the internal space of the hollow body, and whereby the second component can thus be extruded from the hollow space into the fluid flow of the first component.

VALVE SWITCH MODULATION FOR REDUCING ERRORS DUE TO OSCILLATIONS OF THE INLET FLUID OF A PUMP SYSTEM

Described is a method of reducing liquid composition errors in a low-pressure mixing pump system. Packets representing the switching intervals of each component of the desired fluid mixture are provided to an intake of the mixing pump system. For each packet, a switching time associated with at least one of the components in the packet is modulated. Modulated switching times are based on time offsets that are specifically selected according to the undesirable frequency characteristic of an intake response of the mixing pump system. The average of the volumes contributed by the packets thus modulated is equal to a component volume that achieves a desired proportion of the component in the output flow of the mixing pump system. Modulated switching times enable the reduction or elimination of composition error in the output flow of the mixing pump system. 1. A method for reducing composition error in the output flow of a mixing pump system , the method comprising , for each packet in a plurality of packets provided to an intake of the mixing pump system , modulating a switching time of at least one component in the packet according to an element in a vector having a number n of elements d in a sequence from dto d , each of the elements indicating a switching time offset value , the modulation of the switching time of the at least one component defined according to the sequence of the elements in the vector , wherein the switching time offset values are determined in response to a frequency characteristic of an intake response of the mixing pump system and wherein an average of a component volume for each of the components equals a component volume predetermined to achieve a proportion of the respective component in the output flow.2. The method of wherein the modulation of the switching time of the at least one component includes repeating for one or more times the sequence of the elements in the vector.3. The method of wherein claim 1 , if the number of packets in a ...

MIXING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a mixing device (), including: at least one rotor () supporting mixing blades () and being capable of being rotated; all annular ring () surrounding the rotor and having at least one axial opening () and radial mixing openings () associated with the mixing blades so as to allow the passage of the mixture therethrough; at least one particle-conveying line () leading to the inside of said ring, characterized in that the annular ring has a recirculation stage () placed between the conveying line and the radial mixing openings, said recirculation stage including at least two axially consecutive rows of radial openings (). 1. A mixing device comprising:at least one rotor supporting mixing blades and designed to cooperate with at least one motor means so as to be able to be rotated,an annular ring surrounding the rotor and forming the stator, said ring having at least one axial opening and radial mixing openings associated with the mixing blades for the passage of the mixture therethrough,at least one particle-conveying line conveying particles designed to be incorporated into said mixture and emerging inside said ring,wherein the annular ring has a recirculation stage positioned between the conveying line and the radial mixing openings, said recirculation stage comprising at least two axially consecutive rows of radial openings.2. The mixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the mixing blades are arranged to suction the mixture through the axial opening of the annular ring and project it radially through radial openings of the annular ring.3. The mixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying line emerges substantially at a radial end of the mixing blades.4. The mixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the radial openings of the rows of the recirculation stage are axially aligned.5. The mixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the radial openings of the rows of the recirculation stage have a length oriented ...

Device and Method For Metering And/Or Feeding In Liquid Colorants And/Or Functional Additives

A device and method for metering and/or feeding in liquid colorants and/or functional additives, in particular odorants is described. The device includes a plurality of tanks, a plurality of primary pumps each of which are associated with respective tanks and a colorant mixing device. The colorant mixing device has a plurality of valves with valve inlets and valve outlets, a collecting chamber in a collecting block which is connected to the valve outlets via very small volumes on its inlet side. A mixer is connected to the collecting chamber and a dispensing line is connected to the mixer. The primary pumps are connected in each case to a valve inlet. The through flow volume of the very small volumes is in each case at most 10 cm, preferably considerably smaller. A further pump for feeding in liquid colorants or additives into a polymer melt can be dispensed with. 1. A device for metering and/or feeding in liquids , in particular fluid colorants and/or functional additives , comprisinga. a plurality of tanks;b. a plurality of primary pumps, with each primary pump fluidly associated with a respective tank;c. a colorant mixing device with a plurality of valves, each having a valve inlet and a valve outlet, wherein each valve is fluidly associated with a respective primary pump;d. a collecting chamber in a collecting block that is fluidly connected to each valve outlet via very a small volume on an inlet side of the collecting block,e. a mixer connected to the collecting chamber and;f. a dispensing line exiting the mixer.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each very small volume includes a throughflow volume of a maximum of 10 cm.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein each very small volume includes a throughflow volume of a maximum of 1 cm.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the valve outlets are located within the collecting block.5. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a pressure sensor associated with the dispensing line for ...

TANK APPARATUS, A SYSTEM FOR DISPERSING BY CIRCULATING A MIXTURE, AND A METHOD FOR DISPERSING BY CIRCULATING A MIXTURE

A tank apparatus and a system for dispersing by circulating a mixture that prevents powdery additives from adhering to an inner face of a tank from scattering in the tank, from drifting on the surface of a liquid, and from agglutinating, are presented. The tank apparatus that stores a raw material that is slurry or liquid and supplies powdery additives to the raw material to mix them with the raw material comprises a tank for storing the raw material and a screw-type device for supplying powdery additives that is integral with the tank and supplies the powdery additives to the raw material in the tank, wherein a tip of a part for supplying powdery additives of the screw-type device for supplying powdery additives is inserted into the mixture in the tank. 1. A tank apparatus that stores a raw material that is slurry or liquid and supplies powdery additives to the raw material to mix them with the raw material , the tank apparatus comprising:a tank for storing the raw material; anda screw-type device for supplying powdery additives that is integral with the tank and supplies the powdery additives to the raw material in the tank;wherein a tip of a part for supplying powdery additives of the screw-type device for supplying powdery additives is inserted into the mixture in the tank.2. The tank apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an agitator that agitates a mixture of the raw material and the additives in the tank;wherein a blade for agitation of the agitator scrapes the powdery additives that have been supplied from the tip of the part for supplying powdery additives to the raw material in the tank.3. The tank apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the screw-type device for supplying powdery additives includes a deaerator that expels air from the powdery additives.4. The tank apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an agitator that agitates a mixture of the raw material and the additives in the tank;wherein the tip of the part for supplying powdery additives is located ...

MODULAR DYE METER AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOUNDS

A method of preparing compounds comprising a plurality of components, the method comprising providing a modular dye meter, introducing component into one or more than one modular batching member of the modular dye meter, where the compound to be prepared comprises the one or more than one component, activating the internal rotor of one or more than one of the batching and delivering devices, thereby causing the internal rotors to rotate in the first direction, where rotation of the internal rotor moves component through the progressive recesses of the batching and delivering device through the corresponding delivery duct and through the dispenser, and thereby into a vessel for containing the compound, causing the rotation of the internal rotor in the first direction to cease, causing the internal rotor to rotate in a second direction, where the second direction is opposite to the first direction, thereby moving component back through the delivery duct into the corresponding batching and delivering device, and causing the rotation of the internal rotor in the second direction to cease. 1. A modular dye meter comprising:a) one or more than one modular batching member, where each modular batching member comprises a container for storing a component of a compound and comprises a batching and delivering device for moving the component stored in the container, the batching and delivering device comprising a second fluid connecting means and a second electric connecting means;b) a dispenser comprising a delivery head equipped with a plurality of delivery nozzles;c) a delivery duct corresponding to each batching and delivering device, and connecting each batching and delivering device to the dispenser, each delivery duct being able to be disconnected from the modular batching member; andd) a supporting structure equipped with a plurality of seats, each seat being adapted to operatively house one modular batching member and comprising a first fluid connecting means for an ...

MOBILE PHASE DELIVERY DEVICE AND LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH

A mobile phase supply device comprises an aqueous path including a first delivery pump for delivering an aqueous mobile phase, an organic solvent path including a second delivery pump for delivering an organic solvent mobile phase, and a mixer for mixing mobile phases from the aqueous path and the organic solvent path, and supplying the mixture to an analysis path of a liquid chromatograph. A flow resistance between the second delivery pump and the mixer is greater than a flow resistance between the first delivery pump and the mixer. 1. A mobile phase supply device comprising:an aqueous path including a first delivery pump for delivering an aqueous mobile phase;an organic solvent path including a second delivery pump for delivering an organic solvent mobile phase; anda mixer for mixing mobile phases from the aqueous path and the organic solvent path, and supplying the mixture to an analysis path of a liquid chromatograph.wherein a flow resistance between the second delivery pump and the mixer is greater than a flow resistance between the first delivery pump and the mixer.2. The mobile phase supply device according to claim 1 ,wherein the aqueous path is split at a downstream side of the first delivery pump into a first path joined to the mixer and a first split path different from the first path, andwherein the organic solvent path is split at a downstream side of the second delivery pump into a second path joined to the mixer and a second split path different from the second path.3. The mobile phase supply device according to claim 2 , wherein the second path of the organic solvent path includes a path whose inner diameter is smaller than that of the first path of the aqueous path.4. The mobile phase supply device according to claim 1 , wherein a path claim 1 , of the organic solvent path claim 1 , joined to the mixer includes a path whose inner diameter is smaller than that of a path claim 1 , of the aqueous path claim 1 , joined to the mixer.5. A liquid ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MIXING MATERIAL

The present invention relates generally to methods and systems for mixing at least two different solid materials (e.g., adsorbents) and loading the mixture into a vessel, such as an adsorption vessel or reactor. 1. An apparatus for mixing at least two solid materials in the form of free flowing particles to form a homogenous mixture , the apparatus comprising:a first discharge hopper for discharging a first material;at least one second discharge hopper for discharging at least one second material;a main funnel having an inner surface and positioned relative to the first discharge hopper and to the at least one second discharge hopper such that in use substantially all of the first discharged material directly impacts the inner surface of the main funnel within a first predetermined distance from a central axis of the main funnel and such that in use substantially all of the at the least one second discharged material directly impacts the inner surface of the main funnel within a second predetermined distance from the central axis of the main funnel;and wherein the volume percentage of the first and second materials in the mixture is substantially controlled by the flow area of the discharge from the first and second discharge hoppers.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including first and at least one second valves for controlling the discharge of the respective first and at least one second materials into the main funnel.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a vessel positioned proximate to a discharge opening of the main funnel and configured to receive a mixture of the first and the at least one second material.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the vessel is configured such that at least one bed layer can be formed of the mixture of the first and second materials.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the vessel is an adsorber or reactor.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the vessel is an air prepurification vessel positioned upstream of a ...

MIXTURE SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A HOT WATER APPLIANCE, A HOT WATER APPLIANCE COMPRISING SUCH A MIXTURE SUPPLY SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MIXING A FUEL AND AN OXIDIZER

The invention relates to a mixture supply system which is adapted for mounting in a hot water appliance and which is adapted to supply a combustible mixture to a burner of the hot water appliance, comprising a fuel feed for a fluid fuel, an oxidizer feed for a fluid oxidizer, a mixing chamber for mixing the fuel and the oxidizer in order to form the combustible mixture, a discharge for discharging the combustible mixture from the mixing chamber and a fan for urging the fuel and oxidizer from the respective feed to the mixing chamber, and urging the mixture therefrom to the discharge, wherein the fan is adapted to act directly on both the fuel and the oxidizer. The fan does not so much make use of an airflow with gas drawn in by a venturi, but gas is supplied separately to the fan. 1. A mixture supply system which is adapted for mounting in a hot water appliance and which is adapted to supply a combustible mixture to a burner of the hot water appliance , mixture to a burner of the hot water appliance , the mixture supply system comprising:a fuel feed for a fluid fuel;an oxidizer feed for a fluid oxidizer;a mixing chamber for mixing the fuel and the oxidizer in order to form the combustible mixture;a discharge for discharging the combustible mixture from the mixing chamber; anda fan for urging the fuel and oxidizer from the respective feed to the mixing chamber, and urging the mixture therefrom to the discharge;wherein the fan is adapted to act directly on both the fuel and the oxidizer.2. The mixture supply system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the fan comprises a fan chamber provided with a blade wheel;the fuel feed and the oxidizer feed each debouch in the fan chamber;the mixing chamber is incorporated in the fan chamber;the mixture discharge connects to the fan chamber; andwherein the fuel feed and oxidizer feed have separate exits into the fan chamber.3. The mixture supply system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a fuel pump for forcing a fuel flow out ...

AUTOMATED SOLUTION DISPENSER

The present invention relates to an automated solution dispenser for dispensing a solution having a defined list of characteristics. In particular, the automated solution dispenser according to the present invention is provided with one or more of the following modules: Central Mixing Chamber (CMC), Flush and Verification System (FVS), Liquid Handling System (LHS), Control System (CS), Pivot Pipe System (PPS), Solid Handling System (SHS) (which includes a Delivery mechanism and a Measuring mechanism), a Bottle Handling System (BHS), a Water Purification System (WPS) and Bottle Marking/Label (BM). The combination of one or more of these modules enables the automation of the creation of solution having the required characteristics. 2. An automated solution dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the solids dispensing system comprises a dosing mechanism driver moveable in and out of engagement with the solids dosing mechanism claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , when engaged claim 1 , the solids dosing mechanism is driveable to dispense a dosed amount of the solid by the dosing mechanism driver.3. An automated solution dispenser according to or claim 1 , wherein the solution dispensing system comprises a moveable tube extending from an inlet of the mixing chamber towards the solid dosing mechanism claim 1 , the tube having an inlet for receiving solids dispensed from a solid source claim 1 , an outlet coupled to the inlet of the mixing chamber and being configured to allow solids received from the solid source to pass therethrough.4. An automated solution dispenser according to claim 3 , wherein the moveable tube is moveable in and out of engagement with the solids dosing mechanism claim 3 , and wherein claim 3 , when engaged claim 3 , the tube forms a path between the solid dispensing mechanism and the mixing chamber through which solids may pass.5. An automated solution dispenser according to or claim 3 , wherein the tube is shaped to prevent dispensed solids from ...

IN-TANK PROPELLANT MIXING

Separate pressure vessels for oxidizer and fuel components in a combustion/decomposition system add weight and complexity to the system. The fuel and oxidizer can be pre-mixed within a single pressure vessel, but can be unacceptably volatile in a mixed configuration. Providing separate fuel and oxidizer compartments within a singular pressure vessel reduces the weight and complexity of the system, while maintaining the non-volatility of separately stored fuel and oxidizer. The fuel and oxidizer can be selectively mixed within the pressure vessel when desired. 1. A pressure vessel comprising:a first working fluid compartment;a second working fluid compartment; anda mixing trigger that selectively triggers mixing of the first working fluid from the first working fluid compartment compartment with the second working fluid from the second working fluid compartment within the pressure vessel.2. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the second working fluid compartment is encompassed by the first working fluid compartment.3. The pressure vessel of claim 2 , wherein the second working fluid compartment includes a flexible bladder.4. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the second working fluid compartment is separated from the first working fluid compartment with a flexible membrane.5. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the mixing trigger includes a valve that selectively opens to trigger the mixing of the first working fluid with the second working fluid.6. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the mixing trigger includes a puncturing device that selectively punctures one or both of the first working fluid compartment and the second working fluid compartment to trigger the mixing of the first working fluid with the second working fluid.7. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the mixing trigger includes an explosive device that selectively ruptures one or both of the first working fluid compartment and the second working fluid compartment to trigger the ...

Accurate Dry Bulk Handling System and Method of Use

Rapid evacuation and deployment of dry materials is achieved by the dual structure of this device and the method of using it to fill and empty vacuum reloading tanks automatically. This permits materials such a bentonite, barite or cement to be handled easily and without dust on a rig floor and mixed appropriately as needed for well control and completion operations. Dry bulk material is offloaded from an offshore supply vessel into atmospheric tanks, which provide fluidized bed systems to aerate and agitate and move material through piping into the vacuum re-loader tanks. The dual re-loader tank system allows one tank to be emptied while another fills thereby providing sufficient flexibility to expertly manage receiving, storage, transfer, filtration and control of the bulk material on various space-critical platforms, including offshore rigs and service vessels, that require the handling of dry bulk materials in an accurate and dust-free manner. 1. A dry bulk handling system connected to an air pump system comprising:at least one atmospheric storage tank having an inlet connected to a bulk loading input line for moving dry bulk material into said tank and a fluidized bed along a floor of the at-least one tank for aerating and agitating the dry bulk material in said tank;a conduit between the at least one atmospheric tank connected to two or more pressure re-loader tanks;control valves opening and closing the conduit running between the atmospheric tank and the two or more pressure re-loader tanks to selectively and accurately load a first pressure re-loader tank during the unloading of a second pressure re-loader tank; and,an automated control system providing signals to selectively activate control valves opening a valve to load dry bulk material from the at least one atmospheric storage tank in the two or more pressure re-loader tanks and a valve on each pressure re-loader tank to move material from each tank to a use of the dry bulk.2. The dry bulk handling ...

UNIVERSAL IMPRESSION MATERIAL, DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A universal dental impression material system uses a programmable device having containers for separately housing two or more components that form a dental impression material when mixed. A mixing chamber and a dispensing means respectively receive/mix the components and dispense the dental impression material. One or more viscosity modification zones are configured to apply viscosity manipulation to a component prior to mixing, to the components in the mixing chamber during mixing, and/or to the dental impression material in the dispensing means after mixing. A user interface accepts user input of desired properties, such as viscosity, color, work/set time and/or extrusion rate. A controller operatively coupled to the user interface is configured to control dispensing of the components to the mixing chamber, activation as needed of the viscosity modification zones, and dispensing from the dispensing means in response to the user input to achieve the desired properties. 1. A universal dental impression material system , comprising: two or more cartridge containers for separately housing two or more components that form a dental impression material when mixed;', 'a mixing chamber coupled to the two or more cartridge containers for receiving and mixing the two or more components;', 'dispensing means downstream of the mixing chamber for dispensing the dental impression material from the programmable device;', 'one or more viscosity modification zones, each configured to be activated to apply viscosity manipulation to a component of the two or more components prior to mixing, to the two or more components in the mixing chamber during mixing, or to the dental impression material in the dispensing means after mixing, or to a combination thereof;', 'a user interface for accepting user input of at least one desired property selected from a desired viscosity, a desired color, a desired work/set time, a desired extrusion rate, or any combination thereof;', 'a controller ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CENTRIFUGAL BLENDING SYSTEM

Blending particulate and liquid to make slurry for use in oilfield operations is addressed. The blender has an upwardly facing particulate expeller with a flat base, raised hub, and generally radially extending, circumferentially spaced vanes extending upwardly from the base. The vanes extend from leading edges spaced about a vane inner diameter to tips spaced about a vane outer diameter. Adjacent expeller vanes define expeller passageways therebetween. The particulate expeller does not serve as a meaningful liquid impeller and the blender does not act significantly as a pump. The expeller has a several preferred diameter, clearance, height and length dimensions and ratios. Wide, deep expeller inlets and shallow, narrow outlets enhance particulate entry and minimize expeller torque. Vane extensions impart velocity to the particulate upon contact and minimize sensitivity to particulate entry velocity. Maximized circumferential overlap of adjacent vanes reduces liquid back-flow. 1. A blender system for blending particulate material with a liquid to create a slurry for use in oilfield operations , the system comprising: an upwardly facing particulate expeller mounted on a rotating shaft for rotating about a rotational axis and within a blender housing;', 'the blender housing defining a particulate inlet positioned above the particulate expeller, a liquid inlet positioned proximate a side of the housing, and a slurry outlet,', 'the particulate expeller having a generally flat base, a raised hub central to the base, a generally flat bottom surface, and a plurality of generally radially extending, circumferentially spaced vanes extending upwardly from the base, the vanes extending from leading edges spaced about a vane inner diameter to tips spaced about a vane outer diameter; and', 'wherein adjacent expeller vanes define expeller passageways therebetween extending from the vane inner diameter to the vane outer diameter., 'a blender assembly having2. A system as in claim ...

MICRO-CHANNELS, MICRO-MIXERS AND MICRO-REACTORS

A fluid micro-mixer apparatus includes a plurality of first microchannels for receiving a first fluid and a plurality of second microchannels for receiving a second fluid. A mixing chamber flow path is disposed to receive the first and second fluids after the first and second fluids exit their respective output ports. The mixing chamber flow path can include a first mixing chamber in the vicinity of the respective output ports, and the mixing chamber flow path can separate into at least two different flow paths downstream from the first mixing chamber. 1. A fluid micro-mixer apparatus comprising:a plurality of first microchannels comprising at least one input port and at least one output port, the first microchannels being configured to receive a first fluid;a plurality of second microchannels comprising at least one input port and at least one output port, the second microchannels being configured to receive a second fluid; andand a mixing chamber flow path disposed to receive the first and second fluids after the first and second fluids exit their respective output ports,wherein the mixing chamber flow path comprises a first mixing chamber in the vicinity of the respective output ports, and the mixing chamber flow path separates into at least two different flow paths downstream from the first mixing chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of patterned laminae stacked so that adjacent patterned laminae define the first or second microchannels therebetween claim 1 , the first and second microchannels having a width in a direction that is generally parallel to a plane of an adjacent lamina and a height in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the plane of the adjacent lamina claim 1 , andwherein the width of the first microchannels is greater than the height of the first microchannels and the width of the second microchannels is greater than the height of the second microchannels.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least ...

Method And Apparatus To Create Autologous Clotting Serum

A clotting serum production device including a main chamber, an inlet housing, and an outlet port. The main chamber is defined by a first end wall, a second end wall opposite to the first end wall, and a side wall extending between the first end wall and the second end wall. The inlet housing extends from the first end wall. The inlet housing includes a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and a first conduit extending between the first inlet port and a second conduit. The second conduit extends between the second inlet port and the main chamber. The inlet housing is configured to provide one-way fluid flow from the first inlet port to the second inlet port and to provide one-way fluid flow from the second inlet port to the main chamber. An outlet port is in fluid communication with the main chamber and provides fluid communication with an exterior of the clotting serum production device. 1. A clotting serum production device comprising:a main chamber defined by a first end wall, a second end wall opposite to the first end wall, and a side wall extending between the first end wall and the second end wall;an inlet housing extending from the first end wall, the inlet housing includes a first inlet port, a second inlet port, a first conduit extending between the first inlet port and a second conduit, the second conduit extending between the second inlet port and the main chamber, the inlet housing is configured to provide one-way fluid flow from the first inlet port to the second inlet port and to provide one-way fluid flow from the second inlet port to the main chamber; andan outlet port in fluid communication with the main chamber that provides fluid communication with an exterior of the clotting serum production device.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first filter mounted within the main chamber proximate to the second end wall; anda second filter mounted within a filter chamber that is spaced apart from the main chamber and connected to the main ...

SYSTEMS FOR CUSTOM COLORATION

Novel systems and methods for performing treatment (e.g., coloration) of keratinous fibers are disclosed. The methods and systems utilize one or more of a dispensing device which is configured to provide customized composition for treating keratinous fibers (e.g., a coloring composition), optionally formed from tablets; an optical reader, for obtaining sufficient characteristics of the keratinous fibers to make a realistic prediction of the outcome of a treatment (e.g., coloring treatment); a computational units for predicting an outcome of a treatment, optionally being interfaced with the dispensing device and for selecting a customized treatment; and tablet formulations which are useful in preparing customized composition for treating keratinous fibers. Further disclosed are rapidly disintegrating tablets for use in the preparation of compositions for treating keratinous fibers. 1. A solid formulation suitable for use in the treatment of keratinous fibers , the formulation being in a form of a tablet and comprising at least one water-insoluble superdisintegrant , and at least one active agent selected from the group consisting of a color imparting agent , an alkalizing agent , an oxidizing agent , and a thickening agent , said superdisintegrant being characterized by a water absorption ratio of at least 0.5.2. The solid formulation of claim 1 , being for use in the preparation of a composition for treating keratinous fibers.3. The solid formulation of claim 2 , wherein said composition for treating keratinous fibers is a coloring composition.4. The solid formulation of any of to claim 2 , wherein said superdisintegrant is characterized by a water absorption ratio that ranges from 0.5 to 2.5. The solid formulation of any of to claim 2 , wherein said superdisintegrant is characterized by a water absorption ratio that ranges from 0.6 to 0.9.6. The solid formulation of any of to claim 2 , wherein said superdisintegrant is a crosslinked polymer.7. The solid formulation ...

VALVE SWITCH MODULATION FOR REDUCING ERRORS DUE TO OSCILLATIONS OF THE INLET FLUID OF A PUMP SYSTEM

Described is a method of reducing liquid composition errors in a low-pressure mixing pump system. Packets representing the switching intervals of each component of the desired fluid mixture are provided to an intake of the mixing pump system. For each packet, a switching time associated with at least one of the components in the packet is modulated. Modulated switching times are based on time offsets that are specifically selected according to the undesirable frequency characteristic of an intake response of the mixing pump system. The average of the volumes contributed by the packets thus modulated is equal to a component volume that achieves a desired proportion of the component in the output flow of the mixing pump system. Modulated switching times enable the reduction or elimination of composition error in the output flow of the mixing pump system. 1. A method of reducing composition error in the output flow of a mixing pump system , the method comprising , for each packet in a plurality of packets provided to an intake of the mixing pump system , modulating a switching time of at least one component in a plurality of components in the packet , the modulated switching times being determined from a plurality of switching time offsets , wherein the switching time offsets are determined in response to a frequency characteristic of an intake response of the mixing pump system.2. The method of wherein an average of a component volume for each of the components equals a component volume predetermined to achieve a proportion of the respective component in the output flow3. The method of wherein each modulated switching time is responsive to a commanded switching time and wherein each commanded switching time is advanced to an earlier time according to a respective valve delay.4. The method of wherein the switching time offsets are scaled to smaller values upon a determination that an available switching time is not of sufficient duration to include a modulated ...

ADDITIVE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH POST MIX DISPENSING MACHINE

An additive system is used with a post mix dispensing machine having a liquid inlet, and a supply of an additive for mixing with the liquid from the liquid inlet. A pump, having an additive inlet and an additive outlet, is coupled to a source of power. An additive supply line is coupled to the additive inlet. The additive supply line is coupleable to a source of an additive. A liquid delivery line connects the liquid inlet to a mixture delivery outlet. An additive delivery line connects the additive outlet to a mixing point along the liquid delivery line. An additive flow adjuster is used to control the flow of additive from the pump. Additive flowing through the additive delivery line mixes with liquid flowing through the liquid delivery line for passage to the mixture delivery outlet. 1. A system , for use with a post mix dispensing machine having a liquid inlet , and with a supply of an additive for mixing with the liquid from the liquid inlet , the system comprising:a pump having an additive inlet and an additive outlet, the pump coupleable to a source of power;an additive supply line coupled to the additive inlet, the additive supply line being coupleable to a source of an additive;a liquid delivery line connecting the liquid inlet to a mixture delivery outlet;an additive delivery line connecting the additive outlet to a mixing point along the liquid delivery line; andan additive flow adjuster for controlling the flow of the additive from the pump;whereby additive flowing through the additive delivery line mixes with liquid flowing through the liquid delivery line for passage to the mixture delivery outlet.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the pump is a pressurized gas-driven pump coupleable to a pressurized gas source.3. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a vacuum indicator along the additive supply line for monitoring the status of the flow control valve.4. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a backflow preventer ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BLENDING PROCESS MATERIALS

An improved method and apparatus for blending process materials. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to a process material contacting system to increase wetted surface area for liquid contact as well as increase forced convective mixing efficiency of the liquid mixture. Use of a novel process material contacting apparatus allows one solid feeding element to serve multiple process material tanks, thus reducing overall system costs and decreasing set-up time/process variability while increasing operational efficiency. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, rather than adding a process material to a volume of liquid held in a blending tank, the added process material is remotely blended with the liquid outside the process material tank. 1. A method of blending a solid material with a liquid material , comprising:providing a blending apparatus having an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell located inside the outer shell, the inner shell defining an interior volume, and the space between the inner shell and the outer shell defining an outer fluid volume, the top of the outer shell extending above the top of the inner shell so that material overflowing the outer fluid volume between the shells will flow into the interior volume of the inner shell;filling the outer fluid volume between the shells with a flowing liquid that fills the outer fluid volume between the shells and flows over the top of the inner shell and into the interior volume of the inner shell;providing a solid material into the interior volume of the inner shell to produce a mixture of the solid material with the liquid material in the interior volume;continually draining the mixture from the interior volume of the inner cylinder as additional flowing liquid flows from the outer fluid volume, over the top of the inner shell, and into the interior volume of the inner shell and as the solid material is provided to the interior volume to provide a ...

Device for the low-bubble mixing and discharging of a product

A device is proposed for low-bubbling mixing and discharge of a product. The device comprises a housing ( 10 ) which delimits a reservoir for the product. In the reservoir, a mixing element ( 23 ) is moveable in order to mix the product. A piston ( 40 ) delimits the reservoir in the proximal direction and is displaceable into the distal direction in order to discharge the product from the reservoir. In order to force gases out of the reservoir and thereby prevent bubble formation, the device has a spring element ( 50 ) which loads the piston with a spring force in the distal direction.

PROCESS AND ASSEMBLY FOR RECOMBINING A FOOD PRODUCT

A process and an assembly for recombining a liquid food product are provided. The process comprises providing a slurry of food solids, the slurry being prepared by mixing food powder with water, blending the slurry by in-line injection of water, and heat treating the recombined liquid food product. The blending step and heat treatment step may be continuous. 1. Process for recombining a liquid food product , comprising:providing a slurry of food solids, said slurry being prepared by mixing food powder with water,blending the slurry by in-line injection of water, andheat treating the recombined liquid food product,wherein the blending step and heat treatment step are continuous.2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the slurry comprises more than 30 percent by weight of food solids.3. Process according to claim 1 , wherein fat and/or other additives are added by in-line injection in connection with the blending.4. Process according to claim 1 , further comprising dearating the slurry prior to the blending step.5. Process according to any one of the claim 1 , wherein the mixing is performed in the presence of a vacuum claim 1 , for simultaneous deaeration of the food product being mixed.6. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the mixing is carried out at a temperature of between 35° C. and 55° C. claim 1 , and the storing is carried out at a temperature of between 40° C. and 60° C.7. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the food solids are skim milk powder.8. Assembly for recombining a food product according to the process claim 1 , comprisinga storage tank for receiving a mixed food slurry,a blending unit for in-line injection of water, anda heat treatment unit,wherein the blending unit and the heat treatment unit are configured to be operated continuously.9. Assembly according to claim 8 , further comprising a mixer for mixing water with food powder.10. Assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the heat treatment unit is an ultra high temperature heat treatment ...

APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND METHODS FOR MIXING SUBSTANCES

The subject matter described herein includes apparatus's and methods for storing and mixing materials such as powders and liquids. The mixing apparatus can comprise an impeller portion configured to rotate downward or upward within the main cup, wherein a movement of the impeller portion downward or upward is capable of mixing the contained set of substances, wherein the impeller portion comprises a set of propeller blades, and wherein the impeller portion is connected to a helical shaft portion comprising a first helical strand and a second helical strand wound uniformly in a parallel spiral configuration. The impeller portion facilitates a distributed mixing of the substances and the propeller blades are capable of removing deposits of the substance around the base of a main cup of the apparatus. 1. A method comprising:storing a set of substances within a main cup housing portion of a mixer bottle apparatus, wherein the main cup housing portion comprises main cup base and a main cup top end, wherein the main cup housing portion is configured to contain a set of substances at a main cup opening located at the main cup top end;storing a first subset of substances of the set of substances within a receptacle portion of the mixer bottle apparatus, wherein the receptacle portion is capable of interlocking to the main cup base, and wherein the receptacle portion comprises a funnel lid portion at a receptacle portion top end;rotating an impeller portion of the mixer bottle apparatus downward or upward within the main cup housing portion, wherein a movement of the impeller portion downward or upward is capable of mixing the contained set of substances, wherein the impeller portion comprises a set of propeller blades, and wherein the impeller portion is connected to a helical shaft portion comprising a first helical strand and a second helical strand wound uniformly in a parallel spiral configuration; andinterlocking a housing lid portion of the mixer bottle apparatus to ...

DRIVING METHOD FOR METERING PUMP, DRIVING APPARATUS FOR METERING PUMP, VAPORIZER, AND ANESTHESIA APPARATUS

[Problems] To provide a driving method for a metering pump, a driving apparatus for a metering pump, a vaporizer and an anesthesia apparatus which are capable of suppressing a pulsation in the metering pump, and lowering the costs and reducing the sizes of the vaporizer and the anesthesia apparatus. 1. A driving method for a metering pump which includes an eccentric mechanism converting a revolving motion of a motor into a reciprocating motion of a plunger of the metering pump , and makes a constant liquid delivery by sucking and discharging a liquid through variations in the cubic volume of a cylinder of the metering pump caused by the reciprocating motion of the plunger ,wherein a discharge period of the metering pump is set to be longer than a suction period of the metering pump, and the revolution speed of the motor is controlled so that the travelling speed of the plunger is kept constant during the discharge period.2. The driving method for the metering pump according to claim 1 , wherein during the discharge period of the metering pump claim 1 , to vary the revolution speed of the motor in a sinusoidal form at intervals of a predetermined angle so that the motor makes a sinusoidal revolving motion.3. A driving apparatus for a metering pump claim 1 , comprising:a motor;a control section controlling the revolution of the motor; and 'wherein the control section sets a discharge period of the metering pump to be longer than a suction period of the metering pump, and controls the revolution speed of the motor so that the travelling speed of the plunger is kept constant during the discharge period.', 'a metering pump joined to the motor, the metering pump including an eccentric mechanism converting a revolving motion of the motor into a reciprocating motion of a plunger of the metering pump, and making a constant liquid delivery by sucking and discharging a liquid through variations in the cubic volume of a cylinder of the metering pump caused by the reciprocating ...

GAS-DISSOLVED WATER GENERATING APPARATUS

Provided is a gas-dissolved water generating apparatus in which a pressure pump and a multi-stage mixer are sequentially arranged on at least one conduit; a circulation pipe connecting an inlet side of the pressure pump and a outlet side of the pressure pump is positioned on the conduit; a gas supply unit for supplying a predetermined external gas to one side of the circulation pipe, which is connected to the inlet side of the pressure pump, via a gas supply pipe; the gas supply unit and the circulation pipe are connected through a three-way valve, and the three-way valve is configured to have a structure of a venturi pipe having wide inlet and outlet channels and a narrow interior channel along the circulation pipe, so that a gas supplied from the gas supply unit is independently sucked. 1. A gas-dissolved water generating apparatus in whicha pressure pump and a multi-stage mixer are sequentially arranged on at least one conduit; a circulation pipe connecting an inlet side of the pressure pump and a outlet side of the pressure pump is positioned on the conduit; a gas supply unit for supplying a predetermined external gas to one side of the circulation pipe, which is connected to the inlet side of the pressure pump, via a gas supply pipe; the gas supply unit and the circulation pipe are connected through a three-way valve, and the three-way valve is configured to have a structure of a venturi pipe having wide inlet and outlet channels and a narrow interior channel along the circulation pipe, so that a gas supplied from the gas supply unit is independently sucked; the multi-stage mixer includes a mixing unit having a meshing structure of a rotor and a stator around a motor shaft, and the mixing unit has a space portion having a predetermined size on an inlet side, and the space portion is formed by installing at least one layer of teethed blades of a predetermined radius on the motor shaft at a position spaced a predetermined distance from a coupling portion of the ...

Weighing and Mixing System

The invention is a weigh ng and mixing system for the preparation of mixtures of components required by processing machines for the manufacture of plastic products. In particular the invention is suitable for the preparation of weighed mixtures comprised of at least two different masterbatches in order to obtain the color shade desired for a specific plastic product.

APPARATUS FOR STORING GAS HYDRATE PELLETS

The present invention provides an apparatus for storing gas hydrate pellets that includes: a storage tank having an inlet formed at a top portion thereof for having gas hydrate pellets injected therein; a transfer part formed at a lower portion of the storage tank so as to transfer the injected gas hydrate pellets to an outside of the storage tank; a rotating shaft vertically formed in the storage tank; a plurality of division plates coupled to the rotating shaft to partition an internal space of the storage tank, each having a bottom portion thereof formed above a top portion of the transfer part; an extension plate coupled to a lower portion of each of the division plates in such a way that the extension plate is movable up and down; and a guide formed at an upper portion of the transfer part and configured to guide the extension plate so as to allow the extension plate to be revolved by rotation of the rotating shaft without an interruption with the transfer part. 1. An apparatus for storing gas hydrate pellets , comprising:a storage tank having an inlet formed at a top portion thereof for having gas hydrate pellets injected therein;a transfer part formed at a lower portion of the storage tank so as to transfer the injected gas hydrate pellets to an outside of the storage tank;a rotating shaft vertically formed in the storage tank;a plurality of division plates coupled to the rotating shaft to partition an internal space of the storage tank, each having a bottom portion thereof formed above a top portion of the transfer part;an extension plate coupled to a lower portion of each of the division plates in such a way that the extension plate is movable up and down; anda guide formed at an upper portion of the transfer part and configured to guide the extension plate so as to allow the extension plate to be revolved by rotation of the rotating shaft without an interruption with the transfer part.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a floor of the storage tank is ...

MIXING SYSTEM FOR VISCOUS MEDIA

A mixing device for mixing at least two liquids is provided. The mixing device includes at least two conduits which are joined at a joining point to become a single conduit. At least one of the conduits has a flow control valve and a flow sensor. The flow control valve () and the flow sensor () are arranged in any order and in close proximity to each other. 123-. (canceled)24. A mixing device for mixing at least two liquids , the mixing device comprising:{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'claim-text': [{'b': 1', '2', '4', '5, 'wherein at least one of the conduits (, ) has a flow control valve () and a flow sensor (), and'}, {'b': 4', '5, 'wherein the flow control valve () and the flow sensor () are arranged in any order and in close proximity to each other.'}], 'at least two conduits (, ) which are joined at a joining point to become a single conduit (),'}25124545. The mixing device according to claim 24 , wherein each of the at least two conduits ( claim 24 , ) has a flow control valve () and a flow sensor () claim 24 , and wherein each flow control valve () and each flow sensor () are arranged in any order and in close proximity to each other.26451212. The mixing device according to claim 24 , wherein a distance between the flow control valve () and the flow sensor () is defined as a ratio of a length of the conduit ( claim 24 ,) to a diameter of the conduit ( claim 24 , ) claim 24 , the ratio being a maximum of 70:1.2754. The mixing device according to claim 24 , wherein the flow sensor () and the flow control valve () are arranged in any order directly adjacent to each other.2845. The mixing device according to claim 24 , wherein the joining point is situated in close proximity to the flow control valve () or the flow sensor ().29451212. The mixing device according to claim 24 , wherein a distance between the joining point and the flow control valve () or the flow sensor () is defined as a ratio between a length of the conduit ( claim 24 ,) to a diameter of the conduit ( claim ...

IMPELLER BOTTLE

The present invention relates to methods and devices for mixing the contents of a mixing container, the device including a container defining a container cavity, the container including a bottom wall supporting a hollow shaft, the shaft supporting an impeller thereon such that the impeller is free to rotate about the shaft, the impeller including a central passageway therethrough for receiving the shaft, the container further including an elongate evacuation tube having a first end positioned within the passageway of the shaft and an opposed second end extending to a port of the container. 1. A device for mixing ingredients , the device comprising:a container having a container body defining a container cavity, the container body further defining at least one port in fluid communication with the container cavity, the container body including a bottom wall;a hollow impeller shaft having an elongate shaft body including a first end, a second end, and an elongate shaft body extending therebetween, said first end defining a first shaft aperture, said second defining a second shaft aperture, and said shaft body defining an elongate passageway extending in fluid communication between said first and second shaft apertures, the second end of said shaft attached to said bottom portion of said container within said cavity such that said passageway is in fluid communication with said container cavity through both said first and second shaft apertures;an elongate impeller free to rotate about the shaft, the impeller having an elongate impeller body defining an transversely-extending central aperture therethrough for receiving the shaft, andan elongate evacuation tube having a first end positioned within the passage of the shaft and an opposed second end extending to a port of the container.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said bottom wall of said container includes a frustroconical surface.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said second shaft aperture is transversely-oriented ...

CONICAL MIXER

A conical mixer with two conical bodies that are sloped downward toward a discharge opening on a bottom, middle portion of the conical mixer. The conical mixer has a horizontally placed agitator axle with a plurality of agitator arms extending from the agitator axle. At least one paddle is attached to each agitator arms. As the agitator arms get closer to the middle, the length of the arms is increased. The conical mixer ensures proper mixing of the contents as well as using the slope of the conical bodies to assist in pushing the contents toward the discharge opening. 1. A conical mixer , comprising:a first conical body;a second conical body;the first conical body connected to the second conical body;a bottom;a middle;the first conical body having a first end and a second end;the second conical body having a first end and a second end;the first conical body sloped downward toward the second end of the first conical body from the first end of the first conical body;the second conical body sloped downward toward the second end of the second conical body from the from the first end of the second conical body.2. The conical mixer of claim 1 , further comprising:an agitator axle;a plurality of agitator arms extending from the agitator axle;at least one paddle extending from each agitator axle.3. The conical mixer of claim 2 , further comprising:a first agitator arm of the plurality of agitator arms has a first end and a second end;a second agitator arm of the plurality of agitator arms has a first end and a second end;the first agitator arm more toward the first end of the first conical body than the second agitator arm;the first agitator arm having a length lesser than a length of the second agitator arm.4. The conical mixer of claim 3 , further comprising:a discharge opening.5. The conical mixer of claim 4 , wherein:the discharge opening is located on the bottom.6. The conical mixer of claim 5 , wherein:the discharge opening is located in the middle.7. The conical ...

MICRO ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM (MEMS) MULTIPLEXING MIXING

A MEMS multiplexing system including: first and second fluid inputs; and a mixing network. The mixing network including: a first channel to receive the first fluid input; a second channel to receive the second fluid input; a multiplexing valve communicating with the first channel and the second channel, the multiplexing valve to cause the transport of the first fluid into the second channel so as to form a first interleaved fluid downstream from the multiplexing valve in the second channel and to cause the transport of the second fluid into the first channel so as to form a second interleaved fluid downstream from the multiplexing valve in the first channel; and the first channel and the second channel intersecting downstream from the valve so as to force mixing of the first interleaved fluid and the second interleaved fluid. 1. A micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) multiplexing system comprising:a first fluid input in a mixing system;a second fluid input in the mixing system; a first channel to receive the first fluid input;', 'a second channel to receive the second fluid input;', 'a multiplexing valve communicating with the first channel and the second channel, the multiplexing valve to cause the transport of the first fluid into the second channel so as to form a first interleaved fluid downstream from the multiplexing valve in the second channel and to cause the transport of the second fluid into the first channel so as to form a second interleaved fluid downstream from the multiplexing valve in the first channel;', 'the first channel and the second channel intersecting downstream from the valve so as to force mixing of the first interleaved fluid and the second interleaved fluid to form a mixture of the first interleaved fluid and the second interleaved fluid; and', 'an output channel to discharge the mixture of the first interleaved fluid and the second interleaved fluid., 'a mixing network in the mixing system comprising2. The system of wherein the ...

SPARGE FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE VESSEL

A sparge for use in a high-pressure vessel operated at elevated temperatures and having high energy agitators for suspending mineral containing particles in a slurry. The sparge injects reagent fluids into the slurry to reduce reaction times and for controlling process parameters for extracting valuable minerals from the particles. The sparge has a vapour lock to inhibit the flow of particulate material and detritus material under low or no fluid flow situations which occur commonly in the operation of high pressure autoclaves. The sparge has a fluid flow path that increases in cross-sectional area in the direction of flow of reagent fluids so as to keep reagent fluids flowing at a velocity below a critical impingement velocity that can cause metal materials of the sparge to either wear rapidly, combust and in the worst case lead to loss of containment and violent and rapid depressurisation of the highpressure vessel. 1. A sparge for use in a high-pressure vessel operated at elevated temperatures and having high energy agitators for suspending mineral containing particles in a slurry , the sparge injecting reagent fluids into the slurry to reduce reaction times and for controlling process parameters for extracting valuable minerals from the particles , the sparge comprising:a pipe with its free end disposed within the high-pressure vessel proximate one of the agitators; anda vapour lock means located about the free end of the pipe for substantially preventing backflow of slurry materials into the pipe during conditions of low or no fluid flow through the said pipe;wherein the cross-sectional area of the pipe and the vapour lock means are configured to maintain reagent fluid flow rates below a critical impingement velocity above which excessive wear and combustion in the presence of high purity oxygen occur.2. The sparge of claim 1 , in which the vapour lock means has fluid flow paths dimensioned to maintain the velocity of the fluids injected into the high-pressure ...

EXTRUDER FILTER REPLACEMENT AND BACKWASH STRUCTURE

An extruder filter replacement and backwash structure includes an extruder body having a feed hole and a material outlet respectively located in opposing front and rear sides thereof, a first piston set with a first piston rod, and a second piston set with a second piston rod. Subject to cross connection between the first piston rod and second piston rod and the feed hole and material outlet of the extruder body, the first filter or second filter can be replaced without shutting down the extruder press, or backwashed during operation of the extruder press. 1. An extruder filter replacement and backwash structure , comprising an extruder body , a first piston set and a second piston set , wherein:Said extruder body comprises a first piston hole and a second piston hole extended through opposing left and right sides thereof in a parallel relationship, a feed hole and a material outlet respectively located in opposing front and back surfaces thereof, a first feed passage and a second feed passage defined in said feed hole and respectively disposed in communication with said first piston hole and said second piston hole, a first material outlet passage and a first backwash passage defined in said material outlet and respectively disposed in communication with said first piston hole, a second material outlet passage and a second backwash passage defined in said material outlet and respectively disposed in communication with said second piston hole, a first material expelling hole disposed adjacent to said feed hole and in communication with said first piston hole, and a second material expelling hole disposed adjacent to said feed hole and in communication with said second piston hole;Said first piston set comprises a first piston rod, a first filter and a first grille, said first piston rod comprising a first filter hole located in the periphery thereof at one side and a first material passage and a first backwash hole located in the periphery thereof at an opposite ...

EXTRUSION DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR EXTRUDING A SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT MADE OF ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL

The invention relates an extrusion device () for extruding a semi-finished product made of elastomeric material, comprising an extrusion body () extending along a feeding direction (A) and a pump () arranged downstream of the extrusion body () along said feeding direction (A). The extrusion body () comprises a hopper () for loading an elastomeric material and an extrusion screw () extending along said feeding direction (A) and having an inlet portion () arranged close to the hopper () and an exit portion () arranged close to the pump (). The extrusion body () also comprises a motorised roller () arranged at the inlet portion () of the extrusion screw () and configured to receive the elastomeric material from the hopper () and feed it to the extrusion screw (). The extrusion screw () has a length and a diameter such that the ratio between length and diameter is comprised between 4 mm and 8 mm. The invention also relates to an extrusion process carried out through the aforementioned extrusion device (). 1100. Extrusion device () for extruding a semi-finished product made of elastomeric material , comprising:{'b': '10', 'an extrusion body () extending along a feeding direction (A);'}{'b': 20', '10, 'a pump () arranged downstream of said extrusion body () along said feeding direction (A);'}{'b': '10', 'wherein said extrusion body () comprises{'b': '30', 'a hopper () for loading an elastomeric material;'}{'b': 50', '50', '30', '50', '20, 'i': a', 'b, 'an extrusion screw () extending along said feeding direction (A) and having an inlet portion () arranged close to said hopper () and an exit portion () arranged close to said pump ();'}{'b': 40', '50', '50', '30', '50', '50, 'i': 'a', 'a motorised roller () arranged at the inlet portion () of said extrusion screw () and configured to receive said elastomeric material from said hopper () and feed it to said extrusion screw (), wherein said extrusion screw () has a length (L) and a diameter (D) such that the ratio between ...

METHOD AND DEVICE WITH INTERFACE FOR MANUFACTURING A CUSTOMISED PRODUCT

A method and device with an interface for manufacturing a customised product by mixing. The present invention concerns a device for manufacturing a customised product, and preferably a customised cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components housed in respective containers, at least one of the containers being a capsule (), and at least one other container being a pot () comprising a nozzle, preferably a pump nozzle, at least one of said containers comprising an identification code, said device comprising an interface for collecting customised data, for example on a mobile phone or tablet. The invention also concerns a method for manufacturing a customised cosmetic product by homogeneously mixing components, using customised user data. 11031178. Device for the manufacturing of a custom product , preferably a custom cosmetic product , by mixture of at least two components located in a respective container , at least one component being an active component contained in a capsule () , and at least one component being a base component in a pot () preferably including a nozzle pump () , at least one of the said containers carry an identification code , the device comprising{'b': '51', 'a mixing device ()'}{'b': 44', '11, 'a selection and dosing device () of at least one base component contained in a pot ()'}{'b': 10', '103, 'a selection device () of at least one active component in its capsule ()'}{'b': '12', 'means of detection () of the said identification code'}an interface (In) of personalised data collection for the interaction with the user (Ut) to allow the user to specify its personalised data, preferably chosen from a predefined database;a data processing device comprising an algorithm to treat the said personalised data to automatically define the instructions of manufacturing a custom product to determine at least one, preferably all the component(s) that the custom product should contain and/or calculate quantities of the said component(s) according the ...

System and Method for Producing Homogenized Oilfield Gels

A system for producing homogenized oil field gel including a power unit, a control system, a feed tank, a hopper, and a piping assembly that includes inlet and outlet manifolds, centrifugal pumps, and metering devices for filling the feed tank and handling a discharge of oilfield gel. The system further includes a powder hydration component and liquid chemical equipment. The method for producing homogenized oil field gel includes a guar powder procedure including a controlled sequence for starting and stopping a venturi mixer in a hydration unit. The method for producing homogenized oil field gel further includes a liquefied gel concentrate procedure including a metering and chemical injection procedure for mixing a liquefied gel concentrate. 1. A system for producing oil field gel comprising:a power unit comprising an engine and one or more pumps;a control system;a feed tank comprising a plurality of chambers;a hopper;a piping assembly comprising inlet and outlet manifolds, centrifugal pumps, and metering devices for filling the feed tank and handling a discharge of oilfield gel; anda powder hydration component comprising a venturi mixing system.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the power unit comprises a diesel engine and hydraulic pumps.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the feed tank comprises a fresh water chamber.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the hopper comprises a powder tank including agitators claim 1 , a sump claim 1 , and a conveyance screw for metering and dispensing dry guar powder.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the powder hydration component comprises:a venturi mixing system that uses pressurized water for creating a vacuum and wetting a dry polymer;a vacuum break valve;a pressure transducer or switch;a centrifugal pump;a pneumatic conveyance line; anda pickup funnel.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid chemical equipment comprises:chemical pumps;metering devices; andhosing for adding ...

System for packaging two components

A system for packaging two components which includes a first container, which is intended for accommodating a first component and has a lid. The system further includes a second container for accommodating a second component, wherein the second container is arranged in a volume of the first container. The system further includes a mixing head, which seals the second container in relation to the first container.

SITE VEHICLE FOR MIXING AND LOADING MULTIPLE KINDS OF EXPLOSIVES WITH DIFFERENT DETONATION VELOCITIES

Provided is a site vehicle for mixing and loading multiple kinds of explosives with different detonation velocities. The vehicle contains a double-helix conveying system, a plurality of storage bins (-) and multiple sets of pipelines. Emulsified bases, porous granular ammonium nitrate and physical density modifier are stored in the main material storage bins, an adjuvant storage bin is provided with a diesel tank (), a sensitizing solution tank () and a washing water tank (), and the technical effect that multiple kinds of explosives with different detonation velocities are mixed and loaded can be realized by using the different combinations of the different raw materials of the storage bins and various output pipelines and some baffle plates. The vehicle has the advantages of multiple purposes, capability of producing heavy emulsion explosive, density-modifiable heavy emulsion explosive, low density emulsion explosive, ultra-low density emulsion explosive, heavy ammonium nitrate fuel oil explosive, density-modifiable ammonium nitrate fuel oil explosive, porous granular ammonium nitrate fuel oil explosive, density-modifiable porous granular ammonium nitrate fuel oil explosive, and minor-diameter and long-distance conveying emulsion explosive, and applicability to the needs of various blasting operation environments and loading different kinds of explosives in the same blast hole. 115.-. (canceled)16. An on-site truck for mixing and loading explosives with different detonation velocities , comprising a truck body and a chassis , characterized by further comprising a main bin system , an auxiliary bin system , a double-helix conveying and mixing system and a control system , as well as a main explosive conveying coil , an auxiliary plunger linkage pump and an auxiliary explosive conveying coil , wherein the main bin system comprises an emulsion base bin , an ammonium nitrate bin and a physical density modifier bin; the auxiliary bin system comprises diesel tanks and a ...

FLUID MIXING AND DISTRIBUTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MULTIBED REACTORS

A device is presented for the collection, mixing and distribution of fluid between reactor catalyst beds. According to various aspects, the device includes a collection tray, a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the collection tray, a rough distribution tray in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, and a fine distribution tray in fluid communication with the rough distribution tray. The mixing chamber includes at least one vapor chimney positioned about the mixing chamber central outlet. 1. A device for the mixing and distribution of fluid over the top of a reactor bed , comprising:a collection tray having a top and a bottom, and having outlet ports therethrough;a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the collection tray outlet ports, and having a mixing chamber outlet;a distribution tray in fluid communication with the mixing chamber outlet and having liquid outlet ports;at least one vapor chimney within the mixing chamber providing fluid communication between the mixing chamber and the distribution tray therebelow; andan upper vapor chimney opening positioned within the mixing chamber and above a normal operation liquid level of the mixing chamber.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vapor chimney is positioned radially inwardly of the collection tray liquid outlet ports to facilitate contacting of liquid and vapor within the mixing chamber.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vapor chimney is positioned radially outwardly of the mixing chamber outlet so that at least a portion of vapor within the mixing chamber passes through the vapor chimney and is introduced to the distribution tray therebelow radially outwardly of at least a portion of liquid within the mixing chamber that passes through the mixing chamber outlet.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mixing chamber outlet includes a generally central opening and the vapor chimney includes a plurality of vapor chimneys positioned radially outwardly of the generally central opening.5. ...

BLUFF BODY FUEL MIXER

A fuel injection system may comprise a mixer and a fuel injector disposed within the mixer. The mixer may comprise an outer housing with an exit port and a bluff body extending across the exit port of the outer housing. A flared surface of the mixer may match a contour of the bluff body. 1. A fuel and air mixer , comprising:an outer housing with an exit port; anda bluff body extending across the exit port of the outer housing.2. The fuel and air mixer of claim 1 , comprising a turbulator disposed in the outer housing.3. The fuel and air mixer of claim 1 , wherein the bluff body comprises a v-shaped gutter.4. The fuel and air mixer of claim 3 , wherein the outer housing has a cylindrical geometry.51212. The fuel and air mixer of claim 4 , wherein the bluff body comprises an outlet radius (R) at the exit port of the outer housing and an inlet radius (R) at an apex of the v-shaped gutter claim 4 , and wherein R/R ranges from 1.1 to 1.6.6111. The fuel and air mixer of claim 5 , wherein the v-shaped gutter comprises a width (W) claim 5 , and wherein W/R ranges from 0.2 to 0.45.7. The fuel and air mixer of claim 1 , wherein the bluff body comprises at least one of a circular claim 1 , multi-radial claim 1 , squared claim 1 , or irregularly shaped gutter.8. A fuel injection system claim 1 , comprising:a mixer having a bluff body at an exit port of the mixer; anda fuel injector disposed within the mixer.9. The fuel injection system of claim 8 , further comprising a turbulator disposed in the mixer.10. The fuel injection system of claim 8 , wherein the bluff body comprises a gutter.11. The fuel injection system of claim 8 , wherein the mixer comprises a flared surface matching a contour of the bluff body. This application is a divisional of and claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 14/601,389, filed Jan. 21, 2015 and titled “BLUFF BODY FUEL MIXER,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.This disclosure was made with government support under contract ...

INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF AUGER AND HOPPER ASSEMBLY IN ELECTRIC BLENDER SYSTEM

Embodiments relate to a hydraulic fracturing system that includes a blender unit. The system includes an auger and hopper assembly to receive proppant from a proppant source and feed the proppant to the blender unit for mixing with a fluid. A first power source is used to power the blender unit in order to mix the proppant with the fluid and prepare a fracturing slurry. A second power source independently powers the auger and hopper assembly in order to align the hopper of the auger and hopper assembly with a proppant feed from the proppant source. Thus, the auger and hopper assembly can be stowed or deployed without use of the first power source, which is the main power supply to the blender unit. 1. A method comprising: a blender tub with an upper opening,', 'an auger and hopper assembly including (i) a hopper with an upper opening to receive proppant from the proppant source and (ii) an auger positioned outside the hopper, the auger having an inlet to receive proppant from the hopper and an outlet to selectively release proppant from the auger to the blender tub, and', 'an auger and hopper power supply; and, 'positioning a blender unit proximate to a proppant source, the blender unit disposed on a trailer that includespowering the auger and hopper assembly with the power supply to deploy the auger and hopper assembly from a stowed position to a deployed position, the deployed position being in alignment with a proppant feed from the proppant source.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:connecting the blender unit to a blender unit power supply;receiving, from the proppant feed, proppant into the hopper through the upper opening of the hopper;transporting proppant from the auger inlet to the auger outlet;releasing proppant from the auger outlet into the blender tub;mixing the proppant in the blender tub with a fluid to prepare a fracturing slurry; andboosting the fracturing slurry to a fracturing pump system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the proppant ...

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR WET CRUSHING MINED OIL SAND

A slurry preparation tower is provided comprising an intake opening through which oil sand enters the slurry preparation tower; a first sizer device operative to comminute oil sand passing through the first sizer device to a first upper size threshold; a second sizer device operative to comminute oil sand passing through the second sizer device to a second upper size threshold, wherein the second upper size threshold is less than the first upper size threshold; a first solvent supply device for adding solvent to the oil sand prior to or during its comminution in the first sizer device; and a plurality of deflector plates positioned between the first sizer device and the second sizer device to assist in the mixing of the first comminuted oil sand and solvent. 1. A slurry preparation tower , comprising:an intake opening through which oil sand enters the slurry preparation tower;a first sizer device operative to comminute oil sand passing through the first sizer to a first upper size threshold;a second sizer device operative to comminute oil sand passing through the second sizer device to a second upper size threshold, wherein the second upper size threshold is less than the first upper size threshold;a first solvent supply device for adding solvent to the oil sand prior to or during its comminution in the first sizer device; anda plurality of deflector plates positioned between the first sizer device and the second sizer device to assist in the mixing of the first comminuted oil sand and solvent.2. The slurry preparation tower as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of deflector plates positioned between the first sizer device and the second sizer device comprises at least one convex deflector plate claim 1 , at least one concave deflector plate claim 1 , at least one uniplanar deflector plate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The slurry preparation tower as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a second solvent supply device located between the first ...

MIXER, MIXING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIGHTWEIGHT GYPSUM BOARD

[Object] Behavior of a flow of foam or foaming agent ejected to a gypsum slurry can be stabilized, and a relatively large amount of foam or foaming agent can be homogeneously or uniformly dispersed in the slurry. 1. A mixer , which has a mixing area for preparing gypsum slurry , a slurry delivery section for delivering the slurry from the mixing area , and a feeding port of foam or foaming agent for feeding the slurry in the mixing area and/or the slurry in the slurry delivery section with the foam or foaming agent under pressure , and which is arranged to supply the slurry with the foam mixed therein , to a production line for forming gypsum boards or gypsum-based boards ,wherein said feeding port has a partition member for dividing an ejecting region of the port, and the partition member divides the ejecting region into a plurality of openings which simultaneously eject the foam or forming agent to said slurry.2. The mixer as defined in claim 1 , wherein a fluid passage of the foam or foaming agent for delivering said foam or foaming agent to said feeding port has a center axis of the fluid passage or a center line of its flow-path inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to an ejecting face which ejects the foam or foaming agent to the slurry claim 1 , and wherein the ejecting face is enlarged in comparison with a cross-section of the fluid passage claim 1 , or said feeding port has an opening edge diverging radially outward and toward a flowing passage of the slurry claim 1 , so that the ejecting face enlarges in comparison with the cross-section of said fluid passage.3. The mixer as defined in claim 2 , wherein said fluid passage has the flow-path with a cross-section in a form of a perfect circle and said passage is horizontally or transversely inclined with respect to said ejecting face claim 2 , and wherein a flow-path wall of the fluid passage joins a peripheral edge of said ejecting face.4. The mixer as defined in claim 3 , wherein said ejecting face ...

MIXING AND CONVEYING FACILITY FOR DRY BUILDING MATERIALS FROM A SUPPLY SILO

The invention relates to a mixing and conveying system for dry mortar materials. The dry mortar materials can be obtained from a storage silo () through an openable closure panel (). A pipe (), in which a drivable screw conveyor () is mounted, is arranged under the closure panel (). The pipe () leads into a mixing and buffer container (), in which a coil () is rotatably mounted on a central axis (). The mixing and buffer container () has a volume which equals at least 1.5-times the minute capacity of the pump-screw conveyor (). It is thus ensured that the dry mortar material is mixed therein with the added water for at least 90 seconds or longer. The mixing and buffer container () leads into a pipe () at the bottom having a pump-screw conveyor () which conveys the mixed mortar into a hose (). The pump-screw conveyor () can be allowed to run backward. The coil () runs continually such that the mortar is constantly agitated to prevent setting. 113431710188204101815141610185101814. A mixing and conveying facility for dry building materials able to be obtained from a supply silo () by way of an openable and closable closure flap () , with a drivable conveying screw () which is arranged below the closure flap () , is mounted in a pipe () and is for withdrawing dry building material , characterised in that a tempering and buffer container ( , ) with a fitting () for adding water as well as with an inner , drivable stirrer or with a spiral () is arranged after this conveying screw () , and the tempering and buffer container ( , ) at the bottom runs out into a channel or cone and into a pipe () with a pump conveying screw () with its own drive () , via which pump conveying worm the mortar mixture processed in the tempering and buffer container ( , ) can be conveyed into the pump hose () , wherein the content of the tempering and buffer container ( , ) is at least 1.5 times the maximal minute delivery output of the pump conveying screw ().218201818. A mixing and conveying ...

A liquid processing mixer

A liquid processing mixer is provided, comprising a mixing unit and a de-aeration vessel, the mixing unit being separated from the de-aeration vessel and in fluid connection with the de-aeration vessel, and wherein the liquid processing mixer further comprises at least one additive inlet arranged between the de-aeration vessel and a high shear mixing device of the mixing unit for introducing the additive downstream of the de-aeration vessel.

A liquid processing mixer

A liquid processing mixer is provided, comprising a mixing unit having a liquid inlet whereby a sub-pressure zone is provided upstream of the mixing unit, and wherein the liquid processing mixer further comprises at least one additive inlet connected to the sub-pressure zone for introducing the additive upstream of a high shear mixing device of the mixing unit.

CONTAINER AND DISPENSER FOR FLOWABLE MATERIAL AND METHOD

Varied embodiments of a container/dispenser having a multi-chamber bellows member having a plurality of collapsible bellows chambers allowing more than one substance to be contained within the container and simultaneously dispensed when a sufficient axial force is exerted on a platform to compress the bellows member forcing flowable materials from each chamber. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention discloses a retrofit multi-chambered bellows container, which may be adapted to a standard caulking tube container. 118.-. (canceled)19. A dispenser for flowable material comprising:a container body having a first end and second end, wherein the container body has a cross-sectional area and cross-sectional void, wherein said container has a long axis and short axis;a multi-chambered bellows member disposed within said container body, wherein said bellows member is shaped to define; a collapsible first bellows chamber, said first bellows chamber having a first end and a second end, wherein said first bellows chamber has a volume, wherein said volume can be changed by compression, wherein first bellows chamber has an opening which defines a first chamber outflow tract, wherein said multi-chambered bellows member is further shaped to define a collapsible second bellows chamber, said second bellows chamber having a first end and a second end, wherein said second bellows chamber has a volume, wherein said volume can be changed by compression, wherein second bellows chamber has an opening which defines a second chamber outflow tract; wherein said multi-chambered bellows member is shaped to define a platform recess;a platform shaped to fit within platform recess, wherein an axially directed force exerted on said platform may move the platform axially and compress said multi-chambered bellows member.20. The dispenser of claim 19 , further comprising an applicator tip affixed to said container body claim 19 , said tip having an opening.21. The dispenser of claim 19 , ...

System for Blending Solutions

A system for blending solutions and a buffer solution is disclosed. In this system a switch valve is present capable of flowing one or more solutions, a low pressure pump for pumping the one or more solutions through the switch valve and a T-joint capable of receiving the one or more solutions through the low pressure pump and blending the one or more solutions with a buffer solution. A high pressure pump is present for collecting a blended solution. 1. A system for blending solutions , the system comprising:a switch valve capable of flowing at least one solution;a low pressure pump for pumping the at least one solution through the switch valve;a T-joint placed between the low pressure pump and high pressure pump, the T-joint capable of receiving the at least one solution through the low pressure pump and blending the at least one solution with a buffer solution; anda high pressure pump for collecting a blended solution.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the T-joint is connected to a container holding the buffer solution through at least one direct connection.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the switch valve is capable of allowing the buffer solution to flow from the container claim 2 , the low pressure pump enable pumping of the buffer solution through the switch valve.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one solution comprises at least one of an acid claim 1 , a base and a salt solution.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a control system configured to: control operation of the low pressure pump for supplying the at least one solution and control the functioning of the switch valve capable of flowing the at least one solution.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the control system is configured to control the flow rate of the at least one solution supplied by the at least one low pressure pump claim 5 , the flow rate of the at least one solution determines concentration of the blended solution.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at ...

DYE DISPENSING SYSTEM

An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye. 1. An apparatus comprising:a controller;a tray communicating with the controller and configured with at least one opening;at least one canister configured with an identifier and a dye, the dye associated with the identifier;a reader communicating with the controller; and an actuator communicating with the controller; and', 'a lever arm coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection;, 'a dispenser comprisingwherein the reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation; andwherein when the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dye formulation identifies at least one dye and an amount of the dye.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller accesses the dye formulation from an internal database claim 1 , an external database or inputs by a user.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:an instrument communicating with the controller;wherein the instrument measures a dispensed amount of the selected dye; andwherein the dispenser stops dispensing when the dispensed ...

Transportation and Delivery of Set-Delayed Cement Compositions

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for the transportation and delivery of set-delayed cement compositions to a well site. A method of cementing may comprise preparing a set-delayed cement composition. The method further may comprise storing the set-delayed cement composition. The method further may comprise transporting the set-delayed cement composition to a well site in a containment vessel. The method further may comprise discharging the set-delayed cement composition from the containment vessel and into a wellbore. 1. A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising:preparing a set-delayed cement composition;storing the set-delayed cement composition;transporting the set-delayed cement composition to a well site in a containment vessel; anddischarging the set-delayed cement composition from the containment vessel and into a wellbore.2. A method according to wherein the step of storing the set-delayed cement comprises storing the set-delayed cement composition for a period of about 1 day or longer prior to the step of transporting the set-delayed cement composition to the well site.3. A method according to further comprising intermittently mixing the set-delayed cement composition while the set-delayed cement composition is being stored.4. A method according to wherein the set-delayed cement composition is prepared and stored in the containment vessel used in the transporting and discharging steps.5. A method according to wherein the containment vessel comprises: a mixing chamber for holding the set-delayed cement composition claim 1 , the mixing chamber being defined by a shell; and a shaft holding one or more mixing blades in the mixing chamber.6. A method according to wherein the containment vessel further comprises baffles disposed on an interior surface of the shell claim 5 , and wherein the mixing blades comprise upward facing mixing blades and downward facing mixing blades arranged vertically on the shaft.7. A method according to further ...

GYPSUM SLURRY APPLICATION MODIFIER

A gypsum slurry modifier device is provided for use with a gypsum mixer outlet boot having at least one tubular outlet leg, and includes a support bracket mountable to the outlet boot; at least one clamp member associated with the support bracket and constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one tubular outlet leg of the outlet boot. Each at least one clamp member is constructed and arranged for exerting a vertical compression force on the associated at least one tubular outlet leg for expanding a slurry outlet flow from the at least one leg laterally beyond an exterior surface of the leg. 1. A gypsum slurry modifier device for use with a gypsum mixer outlet boot having at least one tubular outlet leg , comprising:a support bracket mountable to the outlet boot;at least one clamp member associated with said support bracket and constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one tubular outlet leg of the outlet boot; andeach said at least one clamp member constructed and arranged for exerting a vertical compression force on the associated at least one tubular outlet leg for expanding a slurry outlet flow from the at least one leg laterally beyond an exterior surface of the leg.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one outlet leg has an outside surface diameter ranging from 2 to 2.5 inches claim 1 , and said clamp member being constructed and arranged for compressing the at least one leg for achieving a width of slurry flow in the range of 4-5 inches.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outlet boot has three legs claim 1 , and said device includes three clamp members claim 1 , one for each of the legs.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outlet boot has two legs claim 1 , and said device includes two clamp members claim 1 , one for each of the legs.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein each said clamp member is generally “U”-shaped claim 1 , and is provided with a pressure member slidably disposed on vertical claim 1 , parallel uprights for ...

MIXING CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE

A mixing container with an internal mixing blade has an extraction funnel, a main housing, a rotatable base cap, a mixing blade and a gear mechanism. The extraction funnel has a first end with a maximum diameter and narrowing to a second end of a minimum diameter at a neck portion. The main housing includes a mixing chamber. The rotatable base cap with an internal gear is attached to and is rotatable relative to the main housing. The mixing blade has a plurality of prongs extending from a shaft. The prongs are in the mixing chamber and the shaft extends through an opening in the main housing to inside the rotatable base cap. The gear mechanism has at least one gear, each of the at least one gears is connected to or intermeshed with the internal gear of the base cap and the gear of the shaft end. 1. A method of mixing a composition comprising the steps of:providing a mixing container with a main housing with a mixing chamber with an internal mixing blade rotatable by a gear mechanism with a plurality of gears in a rotatable base of the mixing container, the mixing container having a quantity of dried micronized particles inside the mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having an end attached to an extraction funnel, the extraction funnel having a first end with a maximum diameter and narrowing to a minimum diameter at a neck portion at a second end, and the neck portion at the second end having a sealed injection port;injecting a volume of fluid using a needle with a syringe attached through the sealed injection port into the extraction funnel and mixing chamber containing the micronized particles; androtating the base of the mixing container to move the plurality of gears of the gear mechanism to spin the internal mixing blade to incorporate the fluid into the micronized particles to the wet composition.2. The method of mixing a composition of further comprises the steps of:inverting the mixing container;inserting a needle with an empty syringe attached into the ...

MIXING DEVICE WITH CLOSURE ELEMENT

Mixing device having a container rotatable about container axis, with emptying opening being arranged in the bottom thereof, rotatable mixing tool arranged in the interior of the container, and closure element for closing the emptying opening. The closure element can be pivoted about a pivot axis for opening and closing the emptying opening. With the emptying opening closed, the closure element has inner surface arranged within the container, outer surface arranged outside the container, and edge surface arranged opposite an edge surface of the emptying opening. The closure element, emptying opening and pivot axis are of such a configuration and arrangement that a point arranged furthest away from the pivot axis on the inner surface or the edge surface describes a circle in the pivotal movement, wherein the closure element is arranged within the circle and the edge surfaces of the emptying opening are arranged outside the circle. 1. A mixing device having a container rotatable about a container axis for receiving mixing material , with an emptying opening being arranged in the bottom thereof , a rotatable mixing tool arranged in the interior of the container , and a closure element for closing the emptying opening , wherein the closure element can be pivoted about a pivot axis for opening and closing the emptying opening , wherein the closure element has an inner surface which with the emptying opening closed is arranged within the container , an outer surface which with the emptying opening closed is arranged outside the container , and an edge surface which with the emptying opening closed is arranged opposite an edge surface of the emptying opening , wherein the closure element , the emptying opening and the pivot axis are of such a configuration and arrangement that a point arranged furthest away from the pivot axis on the inner surface or the edge surface of the closure element describes a circle in the pivotal movement , wherein the closure element is arranged ...

EVAPORATION-LIMITING INSERTS FOR REAGENT CONTAINERS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE

An insert for a liquid-holding container may include a body comprising a wall, an open top end and a bottom end, and a generally tubular lumen extending from the open top end to the open bottom end. The insert may include a plurality of first openings formed in the wall, the first openings being situated between the top and bottom ends, wherein each of the plurality of first openings defines an area, and wherein the plurality of first openings have substantially the same dimensions. The insert may include one or more second openings formed in the wall, the one or more second openings being situated between the top and bottom ends, wherein each of the one or more second openings defines an area that is greater than the area defined by any of the first openings, wherein the one or more second openings have substantially the same dimensions. 1110-. (canceled)111. An insert for a liquid-holding container , the insert comprising:a body comprising a wall, an open top end and a bottom end, and a generally tubular lumen extending from the open top end to the open bottom end;a plurality of first openings formed in the wall, the first openings being situated between the top and bottom ends, wherein each of the plurality of first openings defines an area, and wherein the plurality of first openings have substantially the same dimensions; andone or more second openings formed in the wall, the one or more second openings being situated between the top and bottom ends, wherein each of the one or more second openings defines an area that is greater than the area defined by any of the first openings, wherein the one or more second openings have substantially the same dimensions, wherein at least one of the one or more second openings is situated closer to the top end than any of the plurality of first openings, and wherein each of the first and second openings is sized to permit the passage of a liquid.112. The insert of claim 111 , wherein a thickness of the wall immediately ...

SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING BUILDING MATERIALS

A system provides building materials including a packaging, a lifting device and a mixing and conveying device. The packaging can be positioned by the lifting device via the mixing and conveying device in such a way that a total height of the system is less than 230 cm. 1. A system for providing building materials , the system comprising:a packaging with a first component arranged therein, wherein the packaging comprises a sleeve and a hanging device;a lifting device, wherein the packaging can be connected operatively, at the hanging device thereof, to the lifting device and moved through space by the lifting device;a second component; anda mixing and conveying device, in which the first component can be mixed with the second component and by means of which the building material can be conveyed;wherein the packaging with the first component can be positioned over the mixing and conveying device by the lifting device in such a way that a total height of the system is less than 230 cm.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first component is a dry product or a dry mixture claim 1 , and wherein the second component is a liquid product or a liquid mixture.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first component comprises cement claim 2 , and wherein the second component comprises water claim 2 , thus enabling mortar to be obtained as a mixed product.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lifting device comprises an inverted fork claim 1 , thus enabling the hanging device to be hung on a highest region of the fork.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lifting device is a forklift truck or a pallet truck.6. The system as claimed in having a packaging for use in the system claim 1 , wherein the sleeve has a standing surface claim 1 , lateral surfaces and a top surface claim 1 , and wherein an emptying device is formed in the standing surface claim 1 , and a filling device is formed in the top surface.7. A packaging for use in a ...

Systems and Methods Related to Fluid Pumping

Systems for a plastic pump/actuator capable of containing and pumping organic solvents and lubricants and having a more desirable lubricity within the system. The system has at least two cylinders, with plungers therein, oppositely disposed from each other and configured to operably connect to a pump. 1. A reciprocating actuator assembly comprising:a first cylinder;a first plunger with a piston;a second cylinder configured to be coupled to and in fluid communication with the first cylinder;a second plunger with a piston configured to translate within the second cylinder; anda fluoropolymer coating applied within the first cylinder, within the second cylinder, and to the piston of the first plunger and the piston of the second plunger.2. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second cylinders comprise cyclic olefin copolymer (COC).3. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second cylinders comprise cyclo-olefin polymer (COP).4. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first cylinder has approximately a 1 cc capacity and whereby the static friction between the first cylinder and the first piston is less than about 2.5 N.5. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first cylinder has approximately a 3 cc capacity and whereby the static friction between the first cylinder and the first piston is less than about 4.0 N.6. The actuator assembly of further configured to be operatively coupled to a pump.7. The actuator assembly of claim 6 , wherein the first plunger has a first end and a second end claim 6 , wherein the first end of the plunger is received within the first cylinder and the second end of the plunger is received within a pump cylinder.8. The actuator assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a check valve coupled between the first cylinder and the second cylinder.9. The actuator assembly of claim 8 , wherein the check valve is configured to be removably coupled to a third cylinder ...

FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING TREATMENT FLUID USING CONTAINERIZED FLUID ADDITIVES

An example fluid management system for generating a fluid for a treatment operation may include a mixer and a first portable container disposed proximate to and elevated above the mixer. The first portable container may hold dry chemical additives. A feeder may be positioned below the first portable container to direct dry chemical additives from the first portable container to the mixer. The system may also include a first pump to provide fluid to the mixer from a fluid source. 1. A fluid management system for generating a fluid for a treatment operation , comprising:a mixer;a first portable container disposed proximate to and elevated above the mixer and holding dry chemical additives;a feeder positioned below the first portable container to direct dry chemical additives from the first portable container to the mixer; anda first pump to provide fluid to the mixer from a fluid source.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a power unit operatively associated with at least the mixer and the feeder.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mixer claim 2 , the first portable container claim 2 , and the feeder are positioned on a movable structure.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a fluid tank in fluid communication with the mixer for receiving un-hydrated fluid from the mixer claim 3 , wherein the fluid tank is positioned on the movable structure.5. The system of claim 2 , further comprisinga second portable container disposed on the movable structure proximate to and elevated above the mixer or a second mixer and holding dry chemical additives; anda second feeder positioned below the second portable container on the movable structure to direct dry chemical additives from the second portable container to the mixer or the second mixer.6. The system of claim 2 , further comprisinga second portable container deployed on a frame that is separate from the movable structure, wherein the second portable container is proximate to and elevated above a second ...

LOADING AND UNLOADING OF BULK MATERIAL CONTAINERS FOR ON SITE BLENDING

An example system includes a blender unit for producing a treatment fluid, the blender unit being configured to hold at least one portable bulk material container thereon. The system further includes a first device responsible for loading portable bulk material containers onto the blender unit, and a second device responsible for unloading portable bulk material containers from the blender unit. 1. A system , comprising:a blender unit for producing a treatment fluid, wherein the blender unit is configured to hold at least one portable bulk material container thereon;a first device responsible for loading portable bulk material containers onto the blender unit;a second device responsible for unloading portable bulk material containers from the blender unit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first device is positioned on a first side of the blender unit and the second device is positioned on a second side of the blender unit.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first side of the blender unit is opposite the second side of the blender unit.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a loading area positioned on the first side of the blender unit and an unloading area positioned on a second side of the blender unit.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the loading area and the unloading area comprises a pad or a platform.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the unloading area comprises a storage area for one or more portable bulk material containers that have been removed from the blender unit.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the loading area comprises a storage area for one or more portable bulk material containers that have not been loaded onto the blender unit.8. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a transportation pathway proximate the loading area and accessible by the first device.9. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a transportation pathway proximate the unloading area and accessible by the second device.10. The system of ...

Blender for Frac Fluids

The density of slurries produced by mobile blender for injection into oil and gas wells is controlled using a microwave flow meter. Liquid having a known density is provided to the blender. The liquid is flowed through a conduit and discharged into a blending tub on the mobile blender. The amount of liquid introduced into the tub is measured with a liquid flow meter. Solid particulates having a known density are provided to the blender. The particulates are discharged into the tub by allowing them to fall into the tub from a conveyor on the mobile blender. The amount of the particulates falling into the tub are measured with a microwave flow meter. The flow of the liquid and the particulates are controlled in response to the measurements to blend a slurry having a predetermined density. The slurry is provided for injection into the well. 1. A method of controlling the density of a slurry for injection into a well as said slurry is blended by a mobile blending apparatus , said slurry comprising particulates suspended in liquid; said method comprising:(a) providing liquid having a known density to said blender;(b) flowing said liquid through a conduit and discharging said liquid into a blending tub on said mobile blender;(c) measuring the amount of liquid introduced into said tub with a liquid flow meter;(d) providing solid particulates having a known density to said blender;(e) discharging said particulates into said tub by allowing them to fall into said tub from a conveyor on said mobile blender; and(f) measuring the amount of said particulates falling into said tub with a microwave flow meter;(g) controlling the flow of said liquid and said particulates in response to said measurements to blend a slurry having a predetermined density; and(h) providing said slurry for injection into said well.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said liquid is measured using a magnetic resonance or turbine flow meter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said conveyor is a screw auger ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING AND PREPARING HIGH-PURITY VANADIUM PENTOXIDE POWDER

The present invention provides a system and method for purifying and preparing vanadium pentoxide powder. Industrial grade vanadium pentoxide is converted to vanadium oxytrichloride by low temperature fluidizing chlorination, wherein chlorinating gas is preheated via heat exchange between fluidizing gas and chlorination flue gas, and an appropriate amount of air is added to enable a part of carbon powder to combust so as to achieve a balanced heat supply during the chlorination, thereby increasing the efficiency of chlorination and ensuring good selectivity in low temperature chlorination. The vanadium oxytrichloride is purified by rectification, and then subjected to fluidized gas phase ammonification, thereby obtaining ammonium metavanadate, and further obtaining a high-purity vanadium pentoxide powder product through fluidized calcination. The system and method have advantages of favorable adaptability to a raw material, no discharge of contaminated wastewater, low energy consumption and chlorine consumption in production, stable product quality and so on. 1. A system for purifying and preparing high-purity vanadium pentoxide powder , comprising a feeding device , a low temperature chlorination fluidized bed , a rectification and purification device , a gas phase ammonification fluidized bed , an ammonium metavanadate feeding device , a calcination fluidized bed , a tail gas washing absorber , an induced draft fan and a chimney;wherein the feeding device comprises an industrial grade vanadium pentoxide hopper, an industrial grade vanadium pentoxide screw feeder, a carbon powder hopper and a carbon powder screw feeder;the low temperature chlorination fluidized bed comprises a chlorination bed feeder, a chlorination fluidized bed body, a chlorination bed cyclone separator, a flue gas heat exchanger, a flue gas condenser, a chlorination bed acid-seal tank and a chlorination bed spiral slag-discharging device;the rectification and purification device comprises a ...

System and Method for Producing High-Purity Vanadium Pentoxide Powder

The present invention provides a system and method for producing high-purity vanadium pentoxide powder. Industrial grade vanadium pentoxide is converted to vanadium oxytrichloride by low temperature fluidizing chlorination, wherein chlorinating gas is preheated via heat exchange between fluidizing gas and chlorination flue gas, and an appropriate amount of air is added to enable a part of carbon powder to combust so as to achieve a balanced heat supply during the chlorination, thereby increasing the efficiency of chlorination and ensuring good selectivity in low temperature chlorination. The vanadium oxytrichloride is purified by rectification, and then subjected to fluidized gas phase hydrolyzation and fluidized calcination, thereby producing a high-purity vanadium pentoxide product and a by-product of hydrochloric acid solution. The system and method have advantages of favorable adaptability to raw material, no discharge of contaminated wastewater, low energy consumption in production, low operation cost, stable product quality, etc. 1. A system for producing high-purity vanadium pentoxide powder , comprising a feeding device , a low temperature chlorination fluidized bed , a rectification and purification device , a gas phase hydrolyzation fluidized bed , a calcination fluidized bed , a tail gas washing absorber , an induced draft fan and a chimney;wherein the feeding device comprises an industrial grade vanadium pentoxide hopper, an industrial grade vanadium pentoxide screw feeder, a carbon powder hopper and a carbon powder screw feeder;the low temperature chlorination fluidized bed comprises a chlorination bed feeder, a chlorination fluidized bed body, a chlorination bed cyclone separator, a flue gas heat exchanger, a flue gas condenser, a chlorination bed acid-seal tank and a chlorination bed spiral slag-discharging device;the rectification and purification device comprises a distilling still, a rectifying column, a distillate condenser, a reflux liquid ...

Reversible Cutting Edge for Agricultural Cutter

A cutting edge for agricultural use provides opposed cutting edges arranged to be rotationally symmetric about an axis so that the cutting edge may be reversed in the field to repair or replace the cutting edge without the need for separate spare parts. In some embodiments a support plate may provide a ledge stop supporting the unused cutting edge to absorb impact shocks without cutting edge damage.

Sewage System Agitator

A sewage system component spray assembly is attached at a predetermined height above pumps in the interior of the component and has at least one nozzle for spraying liquid downwardly and generally tangential to a center of the sewage system component. Operation of the nozzle causes the liquid to disperse floating material on the sewage surface and creating a rotational flow around the center to direct such material to the pumps. The source of the sprayed liquid may be internal to the sewage system component. 1. A sewage system component comprising:a container for receiving a flow of sewage, the container defining a central axis;at least one first pump in the container for pumping sewage out of the container, the first pump operational to pump sewage when the sewage is at a first height until the sewage is at a second height lower than the first height;a spray device mounted in the container at a predetermined height between the first height and the second height; anda second pump in the container for pumping liquid from the sewage in the container to the spray device, the spray device having a nozzle directed downward and generally tangential to a circle around the central axis, operation of the spray device dispersing floating material on the sewage surface and creating a rotational flow around the central axis to assist the first pump in removing such material when the first pump pumps the sewage.2. The sewage system component of claim 1 , wherein the spray device includes two of the nozzles located on opposite sides of the central axis.3. The sewage system component of claim 1 , wherein a center of a spray pattern of the nozzle is oriented at least about 10 degrees from the vertical in a circumferential direction relative to the central axis.4. The sewage system component of claim 3 , wherein the center of the spray pattern of the nozzle is oriented at least about 10 degrees from the vertical in a radially inward direction relative to the central axis.5. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FEEDWELL

Feedwell devices are described herein. While the described feedwells can include any suitable component, in some cases, the feedwell has a center portion, a launder, a weir, and/or a mixing zone. While the various components can have any suitable relationship with respect to each other, in some cases, the weir surrounds a portion of the feedwell's center portion and is configured to allow supernatant from a thickener (e.g., a thickener in which the feedwell device has been placed) to flow into the launder. In turn, in some implementations, the launder is configured to direct the supernatant to the mixing zone. Additionally, in some implementations, the mixing zone is configured to mix the supernatant with a feed slurry, prior to introducing a mixture of the supernatant and the feed slurry into the center portion of the feedwell. Other implementations are described. 1. A feedwell device , comprising:a feedwell comprising a center portion;a launder disposed around a portion of the feedwell;a weir disposed around a portion of the launder; anda mixing zone,wherein the weir is configured to allow supernatant from a thickener to flow into the launder,wherein the launder is configured to direct the supernatant to the mixing zone, andwherein the mixing zone is configured to mix the supernatant with a feed slurry prior to introducing a mixture of the supernatant and the feed slurry into the center portion of the feedwell.2. The feedwell of claim 1 , wherein the mixing zone comprises at least one static mixer.3. The feedwell of further comprising a flocculation zone that is configured to add flocculant to the mixture.4. The feedwell of claim 1 , further comprising a baffle that is configured to redirect the mixture passing from the mixing zone towards the center portion of the feedwell.5. The feedwell of claim 1 , wherein the launder comprises a sloped portion that is configured to help direct the supernatant to the mixing zone.6. The feedwell of claim 1 , further comprising ...

COMPONENT MIXING DEVICE AND COMPONENT MIXING METHOD

The present relates to a component mixing device comprising a central unit () and a disposable cartridge, said central unit () comprising a control unit, a plurality of vial positioning elements () and a cavity for receiving said disposable cartridge, and said disposable cartridge () comprising a tubing circuitry adapted to put the components housed in said plurality of vials into communication for mixing, characterized in that the mixing device is adapted to put each vial into communication with each other through said tubing circuitry of said disposable cartridge () and mixing said components through an compressed air mechanism () located in said central unit () and controlled by said control unit. 129-. (canceled)30. A disposable cartridge to be used with a separated central unit in a component mixing device , comprising: at least two circuitry inlets each being adapted to enter in fluid communication with a vial to permit insertion of content of each vial within said circuitry,', 'at least one circuitry outlet for outputting a mixed product from the disposable cartridge and', 'a plurality of valves adapted to be controlled by a control unit of said central unit in order to create a specific path within said circuitry between said inlets and said outlet,', 'wherein said circuitry is adapted to enter in fluid communication with a pressure gradient generating mechanism of said central unit in order to generate a circuitry content driving force within it., 'a rigid microfluidic circuitry including'}31. The disposable cartridge according to claim 30 , wherein said circuitry is adapted to put at least a first vial and a second vial in fluid communication so as to mix reagent content of the first vial with reagent content of the second vial.32. The disposable cartridge according to claim 30 , further comprising at least one storing vessel for storing an intermediary product obtained through the mixing of contents of at least two vials.33. The disposable cartridge ...

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 preconditioning comestible materials , comprising:an elongated housing having sidewall structure, a comestible material inlet, a spaced preconditioned comestible material outlet, and a fluid passageway through said sidewall structure and presenting an innermost opening in communication with the interior of the housing;at least one elongated, axially rotatable shaft extending along the length of said housing and having a plurality of outwardly extending mixing elements secured to the shaft; andapparatus for injection of fluid into said housing through said fluid passageway, comprising an elongated static mixer,said static mixer including an elongated casing having a plurality of fluid inlets, at least one of said fluid inlets being a water inlet, and a mixing assembly within said casing and operable to mix said plural fluids including said water for delivery to said housing through said fluid passageway,said preconditioner operable to mix said comestible materials and said fluids including said water, in order to moisturize said comestible materials.2. The preconditioner of claim 1 , said mixing assembly within said casing being stationary and operable to mix said plural fluids including said water for delivery to said to said housing through said fluid passageway.3. The preconditioner of claim 2 , said mixing assembly including an elongated central ...

VACUUM MIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MIXING OF POLYMETHYLMETHACRYLATE BONE CEMENT

Vacuum mixing systems and methods mix of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement, the systems and methods comprise at least one cartridge having an evacuable internal space, a pump with a plunger that can be moved by hand to generate a low pressure, and a connecting conduit connecting the internal space of the at least one cartridge to the pump. The pump comprises an operating element that can be operated from outside and is connected appropriately to the plunger such that it is suitable for moving the plunger in the pump by hand such that a low pressure can be generated such that the low pressure of the pump can be used to evacuate gas from the internal space of the at least one cartridge through the connecting conduit. 1. A vacuum mixing system for the mixing of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement , the system comprisingat least one cartridge having an evacuable internal space for mixing of the bone cement,a pump with a plunger movable by hand to generate a low pressure, anda connecting conduit connecting the internal space of the at least one cartridge to the pump,wherein the pump comprises an operating element operable from outside and connected appropriately to the plunger such that it is suitable for moving the plunger in the pump by hand such that a low pressure can be generated such that the low pressure of the pump is usable to evacuate gas from the internal space of the at least one cartridge through the connecting conduit,wherein a cement powder is contained in the cartridge and the vacuum mixing system comprising a container separate from the cartridge, the container containing a monomer liquid, wherein the container is connected via a liquid line to the cartridge, whereby the liquid conduit opens at the front side of the cartridge into the cartridge, and the connection conduit opens on the opposite rear side of the cartridge into the cartridge.2. The vacuum mixing system according to claim 1 , wherein the pump comprises a gas-tight pumping space on the inside ...

VACUUM MIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MIXING OF POLYMETHYLMETHACRYLATE BONE CEMENT

A vacuum mixing system for the mixing of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement comprising at least one cartridge () having an evacuatable internal space () for the mixing of the bone cement, the internal space () of which comprises a cylindrical swept volume, a mixing element () that is arranged in the internal space () of the cartridge () such as to be mobile and can be operated from outside the vacuum mixing system in order to mix the content in the internal space () of the cartridge (), and a dispensing plunger () having a cylindrical external circumference whose first base surface borders a base surface of the internal space () of the cartridge () and which can be or is locked to the cartridge () in detachable manner and which, in the detached state, is mobile in the cylindrical region of the internal space () of the cartridge (). 1. Vacuum mixing system for the mixing of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement , comprising{'b': 4', '104', '5', '105', '5', '105, 'at least one cartridge (, ) having an evacuatable internal space (, ) for the mixing of the bone cement, whereby the internal space (, ) comprises a cylindrical swept volume,'}{'b': 12', '112', '5', '105', '4', '104', '5', '105', '4', '104, 'a mixing element (, ) that is arranged in the internal space (, ) of the cartridge (, ) such as to be mobile and can be operated from outside the vacuum mixing system in order to mix the content in the internal space (, ) of the cartridge (, ), and'}{'b': 2', '102', '5', '105', '4', '104', '4', '104', '5', '105', '4', '104, 'a dispensing plunger (, ) having a cylindrical external circumference whose first base surface borders a base surface of the internal space (, ) of the cartridge (, ) and which can be or is locked to the cartridge (, ) in detachable manner and which, in the detached state, is mobile in the cylindrical region of the internal space (, ) of the cartridge (, ),'}{'b': 1', '101', '2', '102', '1', '101', '2', '102', '5', '105', '1', '101', '2', '102', '2', ' ...

Engines Including Air-Separation Emissions Mitigation Systems and Methods for Operating the Same

A method for operating an internal combustion engine includes passing air to a separation unit, separating the air into a nitrogen-enriched air stream and an oxygen-enriched air stream with the separation unit, passing the nitrogen-enriched air stream to a mixing chamber in communication with the separation unit, detecting a nitrogen content within the nitrogen-enriched air stream, based at least in part on the detected nitrogen content within the nitrogen-enriched air stream, moving an air valve between a closed position, in which the air valve restricts flow of an air stream to the mixing chamber, and an open position, in which the air stream flows to the mixing chamber through the air valve, passing the nitrogen-enriched air stream to a combustion chamber, passing a fuel to the combustion chamber, and combusting the fuel and the nitrogen-enriched air stream within the combustion chamber, thereby moving a piston within the combustion chamber. 1. A method for operating an internal combustion engine , the method comprising:passing air to a separation unit;separating the air into a nitrogen-enriched air stream and an oxygen-enriched air stream with the separation unit, wherein the nitrogen-enriched air stream comprises a greater concentration of nitrogen than the oxygen-enriched air stream;passing the nitrogen-enriched air stream to a mixing chamber in communication with the separation unit;detecting a nitrogen content within the nitrogen-enriched air stream;based at least in part on the detected nitrogen content within the nitrogen-enriched air stream, moving an air valve between a closed position, in which the air valve restricts flow of an air stream to the mixing chamber, and an open position, in which the air stream flows to the mixing chamber through the air valve;passing the nitrogen-enriched air stream to a combustion chamber;passing a fuel to the combustion chamber; andcombusting the fuel and the nitrogen-enriched air stream within the combustion chamber, ...

A DIFFUSING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a capsule () for diffusing a substance in a liquid within a receptacle (). The capsule comprises an expandable element and, in a first state the capsule has a first width and in a second state the capsule has a second width. The width of the capsule in the second state is greater than that of the first state. 1. A capsule for diffusing a substance in a liquid within a receptacle , wherein the capsule comprises an expandable element and , in a first state the capsule has a first width and in a second state the capsule has a second width , wherein the width of the capsule in the second state is greater than that of the first state.2. The capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the expandable element comprises a material that expands upon contact with liquid and wherein the expandable material is arranged about the periphery of the capsule.3. The capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule comprises at least one resilient section that extends beyond the periphery of the capsule when the capsule is in the second state.4. The capsule according to claim 3 , wherein the resilient section comprises a resilient protrusion that claim 3 , in the first state claim 3 , is compressed and in the second state is released.5. The capsule according to claim 4 , wherein the resilient section comprises an arm claim 4 , which claim 4 , in the second state claim 4 , forms a barb.6. The capsule according to claim 3 , wherein the resilient section comprises an elastically deformable plastics material.7. The capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule further comprises an inner chamber with at least one aperture therein.8. The capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule comprises a plurality of apertures/perforations claim 1 ,9. The capsule according to claim 1 , wherein the capsule comprises a weighted section.10. The diffusing device comprising a carriage and a detachable capsule according to claim 1 , wherein respective parts of a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF A MEDICAL FLUID

Systems and apparatuses for preparing a medical fluid are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a system is configured to initially control a dosing of a first concentrate, while not feeding a second concentrate, under feedback control via a concentration sensor to a first pump to feed the first concentrate. When a concentration has reached a preselected concentration level, a value for a feeding parameter for the first pump to feed the first concentrate is determined. Additionally, the system is configured to control the dosing of both the first and the second concentrates by switching the feedback control via the concentration sensor, from control of the first pump to control of a second pump to feed the second concentrate. During this time, the system controls the first pump to feed the first concentrate based on the determined value of the feeding parameter. 1: A system for dosing of at least two concentrates into water for on-line preparation of a medical fluid , said system comprising:a main line for feeding of water;a first line with a first pump for feeding of a first concentrate into the main line at a first mixing point;a second line with a second pump for feeding of a second concentrate into the main line at a second mixing point;a concentration sensor arranged in the main line downstream of both the first and the second mixing points; and (i) initially control the dosing of the first concentrate, while not feeding the second concentrate, under feedback control via the concentration sensor to the first pump to feed the first concentrate, such that when a concentration measured by the concentration sensor has reached a first preselected concentration level, a value for a feeding parameter for the first pump to feed the first concentrate is determined, and', '(ii) after the determination of the value for the feeding parameter, control the dosing of both the first and the second concentrates by switching the feedback control via the concentration sensor, from ...

SUPPLY-LIQUID PRODUCING APPARATUS AND SUPPLY-LIQUID PRODUCING METHOD

Provided is a supply-liquid producing apparatus capable of producing a supply liquid by an amount needed at a use point. 1. A supply-liquid producing apparatus comprising:a mixing unit that mixes a first raw material and a second raw material to produce a mixed liquid;a pump unit that changes a flow rate of the first raw material to be supplied to the mixing unit;a gas-liquid separation tank unit that separates the mixed liquid produced by the mixing unit into a supply liquid to be supplied to a use point, and exhaust gas to be discharged from an exhaust port;a valve that adjusts an opening so as to determine an exhaust amount of the exhaust gas;a flow measuring unit that measures a flow rate of the supply liquid to be supplied from the gas-liquid separation tank unit to the use point; anda flow control unit that adjusts the flow rate of the first raw material to be supplied to the mixing unit by receiving a flow rate value of the supply liquid measured by the flow measuring unit, producing a control signal for controlling the pump unit in response to the received flow rate value, and transmitting the control signal to the pump unit to control a pump.2. The supply-liquid producing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga second flow measuring unit that measures the flow rate of the first raw material to be supplied to the mixing unit, whereinthe flow control unit performs feedback control for making the flow rate of the first raw material measured by the second flow measuring unit coincide with the flow rate of the supply liquid measured by the flow measuring unit.3. The supply-liquid producing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprisinga flow controller that determines a flow rate of the second raw material, whereinthe flow controller adjusts a production amount of the second raw material in response to the flow rate of the first raw material measured by the second flow measuring unit.4. A supply-liquid producing apparatus comprising:a mixing ...

FLUID MIXING DEVICE

A fluid mixing device includes a fluid mixing unit, a concentration measurement unit, a mixing ratio control unit controlling a mixing ratio of different fluid components in the fluid mixing unit based on a concentration of a mixed fluid measured by the concentration measurement unit, a flow rate measurement unit, and a flow rate control unit controlling a flow rate of the mixed fluid based on the flow rate of the mixed fluid measured by the flow rate measurement unit. The concentration measurement unit, the flow rate measurement unit, and the flow rate control unit are arranged on the downstream side of the fluid mixing unit. A flow passage of the concentration measurement unit, a flow passage of the flow rate measurement unit, and the elastic tube of the flow rate control unit are arranged to extend along a flow passage axis on a line with each other. 1. A fluid mixing device comprising:a fluid mixing unit mixing different fluid components to generate a mixed fluid;a concentration measurement unit measuring a concentration of the mixed fluid;a mixing ratio control unit controlling a mixing ratio of the different fluid components in the fluid mixing unit based on the concentration of the mixed fluid measured by the concentration measurement unit;a flow rate measurement unit measuring a flow rate of the mixed fluid; anda flow rate control unit controlling the flow rate of the mixed fluid based on the flow rate of the mixed fluid measured by the flow rate measurement unit,wherein the concentration measurement unit, the flow rate measurement unit, and the flow rate control unit are arranged on the downstream side of the fluid mixing unit, so that the mixed fluid generated in the fluid mixing unit is supplied to an outside through the concentration measurement unit, the flow rate measurement unit, and the flow rate control unit, said flow rate control unit comprising a pinch valve having an elastic tube, said elastic tube being arranged to extend along a flow passage ...

CONTAINER SYSTEM

A container system having connection devices for establishing a fluid connection between the containers. In one aspect, a connection device comprises a thin point that, within its shape, has a tip between two at least substantially straight legs and wherein the other connection device has a ram with a splitting device that is designed and arranged such as to rupture said thin point by acting on the tip when the containers are coupled. In another aspect, the thin point surrounds the ram, and in a third aspect the connection devices have corresponding, similar thin points, closure elements and splitting devices. In further aspects, the connection devices are similar, and the connection devices are linearly guided. 1. Container system comprising at least two containers each forming an inner chamber ,the containers each comprising a connection device being initially closed, specifically a first connection device of a first container and a second connection device of a second container, andthe connection devices being able to be coupled together such that the coupling produces a continuous fluid connection that is closed off from the surroundings and interconnects the inner chambers of the containers such that contents that can be held in the inner chambers can be mixed,the first connection device comprising a thin point designed to rupture through the application of force by a ram of the second connection device, as a result of which the fluid connection can be established, andwherein in its shape, the thin point comprises a tip between two at least substantially straight legs and the ram comprises a splitting device that is designed and arranged such as to rupture the thin point by acting on the tip when the coupling is produced.2. Container system according to claim 1 , wherein straight claim 1 , aligned portions of the thin point adjoin different sides of the ram.3. Container system according to claim 2 , wherein the aligned portions of the thin point form a film ...

PRODUCTION MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLID MEDICAMENTS

The present invention relates to a production module () for producing solid medicaments () in individual batches (), comprising a supplying device () for supplying powdered starting materials, a mixing device (), which is connected to the feeding device () and is intended for working the supplied powdered starting materials into a product, a final working device (), which is connected to the mixing device () and is intended for the final production of an end product from the worked starting materials, and a control device () for automatically controlling the supplying device () and the mixing device () and the final working device (), characterized in that diverters () allow a batch () to be passed on from the supplying device () to the mixing device () and from the mixing device () to the final working device () without any backmixing, and in that data of all the process sensors and quality sensors of the production module () are linked with the respective batch () by the control device (), and in this way tracking and tracing of the batches is made possible. 2162323. The production module () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a first collecting lock () is arranged between the supply device () and the mixing device () claim 1 , in order to prevent fluid communication between the supply device () and the mixing device ().3173434. The production module () as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that a second collecting lock () is arranged between the mixing device () and the final processing device () claim 2 , in order to prevent fluid communication between the mixing device () and the final processing device ().41323738394074. The production module () as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising a bifurcation () claim 3 , through which a lot ( claim 3 , claim 3 , claim 3 , ) can be ejected claim 3 , between the second collecting lock () and the final processing device ().51948141. The production module () as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that a ...

MIXING CUP WITH EXTRUSION PLUNGER

A device for mixing and dispensing a flowable material or mixture of materials, the device comprising a cup having a bottom with a protrusion having an opening; a plunger having a dispensing port and air vent holes; a plug; a nozzle; and, a lid. The plug can be associated with and plug the cup protrusion opening when the cup is being filled or mixed, or the plug can be associated with the plunger port to seal off the air vent holes when material is dispensed from the device. Also disclosed is a method of mixing and dispensing a flowable material. 1. A device for mixing and dispensing a flowable material or mixture of materials , the device comprising:a) a generally cylindrical mixing cup comprising a bottom having a protrusion extending downward therefrom, the protrusion having an aperture defined therethrough, a sidewall, a rim, wherein the sidewall has an interior wall surface and an exterior wall surface, a portion of the exterior wall surface having threads associated therewith; i) a bottom having at least one reinforcing strut,', 'ii) a central port associated with the plunger bottom and having a threaded aperture defined therein,', 'iii) at least one air vent hole defined in the port, and,', 'iv) a sidewall with an exterior surface having an upper sealing member portion adapted to engage the mixing cup sidewall, and a lower sealing member portion adapted to engage the mixing cup sidewall,, 'b) a generally cylindrically shaped plunger adapted to snugly fit at least partially within the mixing cup, the plunger comprising'}c) a plug having an outer cylindrical portion having an exterior wall including threads, an interior wall including threads, and a central plugging member, the plug adapted to removably engage either the mixing cup protrusion or the plunger port;d) a hollow nozzle, the nozzle having a proximal end having internal threads adapted to engage with the plunger port, and having a distal end;e) a lid having interior threads adapted to removably engage ...

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING VISCOUS MATERIALS FOR THE CREATION OF ADDITIVE STRUCTURES

Various methods and systems are provided for mixing and dispensing viscous materials for the creation of additive structures. As one example, during a mixing and dispensing operation with a mixing and dispensing head of a multi-dimensional printing apparatus, linear movement of a mixing rod positioned within a mixing chamber of the mixing and dispensing head, at least along a central axis of the mixing chamber, is adjusted based on an operating condition of the printing apparatus and dispensing of mixed liquids from the mixing and dispensing head is stopped by stopping one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and linearly moving the mixing rod upward and away from a dispensing nozzle of the mixing and dispensing head. 1. A method , comprising:during a mixing and dispensing operation with a mixing and dispensing head of a multi-dimensional printing apparatus, adjusting linear movement of a mixing rod positioned within a mixing chamber of the mixing and dispensing head at least along a central axis of the mixing chamber, based on an operating condition of the printing apparatus, and stopping dispensing of mixed liquids from the mixing and dispensing head by stopping one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber and linearly moving the mixing rod upward and away from a dispensing nozzle of the mixing and dispensing head.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting linear movement of the mixing rod includes continuously adjusting a linear position of the mixing rod claim 1 , along the central axis claim 1 , relative to the mixing chamber on an operating condition of the printing apparatus claim 1 , the mixing rod including a set of straight cutaways extending along a length of a bottom portion of the mixing rod and forming flat side surfaces of the mixing rod.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein continuously adjusting the linear position of the mixing rod includes continuously moving the mixing rod up and down claim 2 , in two directions along ...

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING VISCOUS MATERIALS FOR THE CREATION OF ADDITIVE STRUCTURES

Various methods and systems are provided for mixing and dispensing viscous materials for the creation of additive structures. As one example, in a multi-dimensional printing apparatus, one or more materials flow into a mixing chamber via one or more corresponding inlet channels, a rotational speed of a mixing rod positioned within a mixing chamber is adjusted based on a volume of the mixing chamber and a flow rate of the one or more materials into the mixing chamber, the mixing rod including a set of straight cutaways extending along a length of a bottom portion of the mixing rod and forming flat side surfaces of the mixing rod; and a mixture of the one or more materials is dispensed from the mixing chamber via a dispensing nozzle of a mixing and dispensing head. 1. A method for a multi-dimensional printing apparatus , comprising:flowing one or more materials into a mixing chamber via one or more corresponding inlet channels;adjusting a rotational speed of a mixing rod positioned within a mixing chamber based on a volume of the mixing chamber and a flow rate of the one or more materials into the mixing chamber, the mixing rod including a set of straight cutaways extending along a length of a bottom portion of the mixing rod and forming flat side surfaces of the mixing rod; anddispensing a mixture of the one or more materials from the mixing chamber via a dispensing nozzle of a mixing and dispensing head.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , stopping dispensing of the mixture from the mixing chamber by stopping one or more positive displacement pumps coupled to the mixing chamber and linearly moving the mixing rod upward and away from the dispensing nozzle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more corresponding inlet channels are positioned in an outer wall of the mixing chamber at a vertical position that is within a non-zero threshold distance claim 1 , in direction of a central axis claim 1 , of a high pressure bearing of the mixing rod. ...

Hygienic mixer

A mixing device includes a mixing container rotatable about a first axis of rotation for receiving mixing material, which has a mixer opening and a mixer cover which can be reciprocated between an opened position and a closed position. The mixer cover in the closed position closes the mixer opening and in the opened position exposes the mixer opening. The mixing container is rotatably mounted to a machine stand. The mixer cover is so fixed to the machine stand that the mixing container in the closed position of the mixer cover is rotatable relative to the mixer cover about the first axis of rotation. The machine stand has a stationary element and a pivotal element, wherein the pivotal element is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis relative to the stationary element. The mixing container is mounted rotatably to the pivotal element and the mixer cover is fixed to the pivotal element.

BATCH-FREEZER MACHINE FOR PRODUCING ICE-CREAM AND SIMILAR

A batch-freezer machine for producing ice-cream. The machine includes an external casing; a substantially cylindrical-shaped processing tank extending inside the casing from the front wall of said casing, while remaining coaxial to a substantially horizontal reference axis; a front closing hatch structured to close the opening of the processing tank in a fluid-tight manner; and a rotating mixing member housed in an inside the processing tank and structured to blend/mix the semi-solid mixture that forms inside the processing tank. The mixing member is provided with a centrifugal impeller which faces the inner face of the hatch, and is structured so as to be able to push/eject the semi-solid mixture located at the center of the opening of the processing tank towards the internal cylindrical lateral surface of the processing tank when the mixing member rotates inside the processing tank. 22555a. Batch-freezer machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the centrifugal impeller () is structured so as to skim over the inner face () of the hatch ()3254444ai. Batch-freezer machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the centrifugal impeller () is structured so as to push the semi-solid mixture located at the centre of the opening () of the processing tank () claim 1 , towards the internal cylindrical lateral surface () of the processing tank () in a substantially radial direction (d).41154. Batch-freezer machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the mixing member () is shaped/structured so as to be able to push the semi-solid mixture or the ice cream towards the hatch () when it rotates inside the processing tank ().55848425. Batch-freezer machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hatch () is provided with a first pass-through tank-access passageway () through which it is possible to pour the ingredients necessary to produce the ice cream inside the processing tank () claim 1 , and in that said first pass-through tank-access ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING MIXED GAS

A method and apparatus, for supplying high-pressure mixed gas of a low-vapor-pressure first gas as an active gas and a high-vapor-pressure second gas, are arranged to reduce an amount of the first gas discarded. The mixed gas in a high-pressure state is supplied from a mixing container to a use point. Upon reduction of pressure in the mixing container to a setpoint as a result of supply to the use point, a predetermined amount of the first gas is charged into a replenishment container connected to the mixing container by a replenishment line having a replenishment valve, and which is evacuated. As the second gas is charged into the replenishment container charged with the first gas, the replenishment valve is opened such that the first gas in the replenishment container is forced out by the second gas, thereby charging the mixing container with the mixed gas in the high-pressure condition. 1. A method of supplying a mixed gas in which a mixed gas in a high-pressure state prepared by mixing a low-vapor-pressure first gas and a high-vapor-pressure second gas is supplied to a use point from a mixing container charged with the mixed gas in the high-pressure state , and the mixing container is replenished with the mixed gas in the high-pressure state when the pressure in the mixing container is reduced to a setpoint as a result of the supply to the use point , the method comprising charging a predetermined amount of the first gas into a replenishment container which is connected to the mixing container by a replenishment line having a replenishment valve , and which is evacuated , and charging the second gas into the replenishment container charged with the first gas and simultaneously opening the replenishment valve to cause the first gas in the replenishment container to be forced out by the second gas , whereby the mixing container is replenished with the mixed gas in the high-pressure state.2. The method of supplying a mixed gas according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

REAGENT MIXING SYSTEM AND METHODS

A method includes, under control of control circuitry implementing a mixing protocol, aspirating reagents from multiple different reagent reservoirs into a cache channel. Designated amounts of the reagents are automatically aspirated from the corresponding reagent reservoirs by corresponding sippers based on the mixing protocol implemented by the control circuitry. The method also includes discharging the reagents from the cache channel into a mixing reservoir, and mixing the reagents within the mixing reservoir to form a reagent mixture. 1. A system , comprising:multiple sippers including a nozzle sipper and multiple reagent sippers, the reagent sippers extending into different corresponding reagent reservoirs containing different reagents therein such that respective distal tips of the reagent sippers contact the reagents in the reagent reservoirs, the nozzle sipper extending into a mixing reservoir;a cache channel extending between a pump end and a reservoir end, the pump end of the cache channel operatively connected to a pump, the reservoir end of the cache channel fluidly connected to the sippers through a reagent selector valve and corresponding fluid channels; anda control circuitry operatively connected to the pump and the reagent selector valve, the control circuitry implementing a mixing protocol by controlling the pump and the reagent selector valve to automatically aspirate the reagents through the corresponding reagent sippers into the cache channel at designated amounts of the corresponding reagents based on the mixing protocol, the control circuitry subsequently controlling the pump and the reagent selector valve to discharge the reagents from the cache channel through the nozzle sipper into the mixing reservoir and mix the reagents within the mixing reservoir to form a reagent mixture.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry controls the pump to mix the reagents within the mixing reservoir by aspirating a volume of the reagent ...

ELECTRIC EGG BEATER

An electric egg beater, comprising a housing, a motor, a circuit board and a holding device; wherein the holding device comprise one or more clamps for holding an egg with eggshell; wherein the holding device is configured to be connected to a motor; wherein the circuit board is configured to control the motor to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise; wherein the motor is configured to drive the holding device to rotate the egg held therein clockwise and counterclockwise in alternation. The electric egg beater enables the egg white and egg yolk to be mixed uniformly and rapidly without breaking the egg shell. No mixing vessel is involved in the mixing, thereby saving the labor for washing and preventing the egg liquid from exposing in the air. The uniformly mixed shell-intact egg can be boiled directly; the taste is soft and smooth, and the product is compact and golden yellow, which facilitates the dish carving and creation. In addition, no pure yolk is produced, thereby avoiding the hidden danger of chocking of elderlies and children. 1. An electric egg beater , comprising a housing , a motor , a circuit board and a holding device; wherein the holding device comprise one or more clamps for holding an egg with eggshell; wherein the holding device is configured to be connected to a motor; wherein the circuit board is configured to control the motor to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise; wherein the motor is configured to drive the holding device to rotate the egg held therein clockwise and counterclockwise in alternation.2. The electric egg beater of claim 1 , wherein the holding device comprises two clamps which are disposed oppositely with each other.3. The electric egg beater of claim 1 , wherein a clamping section of the one or more clamps are cradle shaped claim 1 , eggshell shaped claim 1 , or arc shaped.4. The electric egg beater of claim 1 , wherein an interior of a clamping section of the one or more clamps is provided with a grid slot.5. The electric ...