ARRAY FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults. 1. A treatment operating unit , comprising:a plurality of enclosure systems, each enclosure system including one or more vaults, andwithin each vault, an irradiation device and a treatment conveyor.2. The operating unit of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure systems are arranged in rows.3. The operating unit of claim 2 , wherein the rows extend in a first direction claim 2 , and wherein each enclosure system comprises two or more vaults extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first direction.4. The operating unit of claim 3 , wherein the first and second vaults of each enclosure share a common wall.5. The operating unit of claim 4 , wherein each first vault is configured to accept untreated biomass from a storage facility claim 4 , and wherein the biomass material is treated in each vault utilizing the irradiation device and the treatment conveyor.6. The operating unit of claim 5 , wherein the first vault of each enclosure system further encloses equipment configured to transfer treated biomass from the first vault to the second vault of the enclosure system.7. The operating unit of claim 1 , wherein the irradiation device comprises an electron accelerator.8. The operating unit of claim 1 , wherein the treatment conveyor comprises a vibratory conveyor.9. A method for producing treated materials claim 1 , the method comprising;partitioning a material into a plurality of material portions,conveying the material portions into a plurality of first vaults, each first vault accepting one of the material portions,treating the material portions in the vaults,conveying the material portions out of the ...

"Building Elements and Structures having Materials with Shielding Properties"

A shielding system includes a plurality of transportable modules, wall panels, or pods that are connectable to form a containment area and to define a radiation barrier. Each of the plurality of transportable modules has a first radiation wall defining the containment area, a second radiation wall spaced apart from the second wall, and a radiation shielding fill material positioned between the first radiation shielding wall and the second radiation shielding wall. The radiation shielding fill material includes one of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) filling a portion of a void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall, or a non-Newtonian fluid completely filling the void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall. A quantity of the radiation shielding fill material is sufficient to substantially reduce measurable radiation level outside the containment area. 1. A shielding facility comprising: a first radiation wall defining the containment area;', 'a second radiation wall spaced apart from the second wall; and', 'a radiation shielding fill material positioned between the first radiation shielding wall and the second radiation shielding wall,, 'a plurality of transportable modules connectable to form a containment area and to define a radiation barrier, each of the plurality of transportable modules comprisingwherein the radiation shielding fill material comprises a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) filling a portion of a void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall, andwherein a quantity of the radiation shielding fill material is sufficient to substantially reduce measurable radiation level outside the containment area when a remainder of the void is filled with a liquid such that the SAP absorbs at least a portion of the liquid.2. The shielding facility according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of transportable modules comprises one or more sidewall modules connectable together to define vertical walls ...

RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSING ENCLOSURES

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable. 1. A treatment facility comprising:a vault, having walls, ceiling, and a foundation; andwithin the vault, a material conveying system configured to convey biomass under an electron beam, wherein each of the walls comprises a plurality of discrete reconfigurable units and at least one unit of the plurality of units comprises a high Z material.2. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the ceiling comprises a plurality of discrete units.3. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the high Z material is a metal with a Z value above 25.4. The facility as in claim 1 , further comprising an electron irradiation device supported by the ceiling of the vault and disposed to irradiate biomass conveyed by the conveying system.5. The facility as in claim 4 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 5 Tons.6. The facility as in claim 4 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 10 tons.7. The facility as in claim 4 , wherein the irradiation device weighs between about 5 and about 20 tons.8. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the foundation comprises a concrete slab.9. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls comprise interlocking blocks.10. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls support a network of I-beams and the network of I-beams supports ceiling panels.11. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 4 feet thick.12. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation include concrete and the concrete is selected from the ...

MASONRY BLOCK WITH CONTINUOUSLY CURVED SURFACES

A radiation shielding block for constructing structural walls having flat opposed front and rear surfaces defining a thickness of the block, continuously curved, sinusoidal opposed left and right surfaces and top and bottom surfaces. The continuously curved, sinusoidal surfaces have a regular repeating wavelength pattern having a wave direction that is perpendicular to the flat front and rear surfaces, and a length that is two complete wavelengths of a sinusoidal wave. A plurality of the radiation shielding blocks are stackable in a staggered wythe construction having a plurality of wythes and at least one successive course of blocks set atop a previous course of blocks such that the continuously curved, sinusoidal surfaces of the successive course of blocks engage complementary continuously curved, sinusoidal surfaces of the previous course of blocks, and the successive course of blocks is offset by one wavelength from the previous course in a front-rear direction. 1. A radiation shielding block for constructing structural walls , the block comprising:flat opposed front and rear surfaces defining a thickness of the block, continuously curved, sinusoidal opposed left and right surfaces, and continuously curved, sinusoidal opposed top and bottom surfaces; a regular repeating wavelength pattern having a wave direction that is perpendicular to the flat front and rear surfaces; and', 'a length that is two complete wavelengths of a sinusoidal wave and that extends in the wave direction over the entire thickness of the block;, 'the continuously curved, sinusoidal surfaces further comprisingwherein a plurality of the radiation shielding blocks are stackable in a staggered wythe construction having a plurality of wythes and at least one successive course of blocks set atop a previous course of blocks such that the continuously curved, sinusoidal surfaces of the successive course of blocks engage complementary continuously curved, sinusoidal surfaces of the previous course ...

Modular Electromagnetically Shielded Enclosure

A modular electromagnetically shielded enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes connective frame elements that make up a support frame assembly. Conductive fabric panels are fastened to the connective frame elements to form walls and ceiling. A modular electromagnetically shielded floor assembly is made up of floor panels with rabbet edges that form channels for the placement of electromagnetic shielding gaskets and floor panel connectors. The conductive fabric panels that make up the walls of the enclosure are fastened to the modular electromagnetically shielded floor assembly to form a faraday cage environment that can be readily assembled to create a large or very large shielded enclosure and that can be reconfigured with continued radiofrequency shielding effectiveness. 1: A modular electromagnetically shielded enclosure having sides , a ceiling and a floor , the modular electromagnetically shielded enclosure comprising:a support frame assembly comprising a plurality of connective frame elements;wherein each connective frame element comprises a first electromagnetic shielding gasket;wherein the first electromagnetic shielding gasket of each connective frame element is generally parallel with the associated connective frame element;at least one conductive panel coupled to the support frame assembly to make up the sides and ceiling of the modular electromagnetically shielded enclosure; wherein the at least one conductive panel comprises perimeter fasteners; anda modular electromagnetically shielded floor assembly conductively and mechanically coupled to the sides of the modular electromagnetically shielded enclosure, the electromagnetically shielded floor assembly comprising a plurality of floor panels fastened together to form the modular electromagnetically shielded floor assembly.2. (canceled)3: The modular electromagnetically shielded enclosure of claim 1 , wherein each connective frame element further comprises a second electromagnetic shielding gasket.4 ...

SHIELDED STRUCTURE FOR RADIATION TREATMENT EQUIPMENT AND METHOD OF ASEMBLY

A modularized approach for rapidly and cost effectively assembling a structure suitable for housing radiation emitting equipment is disclosed. The modules include reinforced walls to contain radiation shielding fill material. The modules are transported empty and then filled on site with the fill material to form a radiation shielding barrier around radiation emitting equipment. 118-. (canceled)19. A modular radiation therapy facility , comprising:a plurality of free-standing transportable modules connected to form a central treatment area and a radiation shielding barrier substantially surrounding the central treatment area,the central treatment area adapted for human occupation and containing a therapeutic radiation source for performing radiation therapy on a patient,the modules comprising three dimensional volumetric units which are structurally capable of being shipped as an independent unit and which comprise parts of the finished structure;the barrier including first and second spaced apart rigid walls and a quantity of radiation shielding material contained between the first and second walls,the barrier further including first and second solid shielding structures facing the central treatment area and disposed on opposing sides of the therapeutic radiation source.20. The modular radiation therapy facility of in which the radiation shielding material includes granular material neighboring the solid shielding structures.21. The modular radiation therapy facility of in which the radiation shielding material includes granular material in fluid communication between adjacent modules.22. The modular radiation therapy facility of in which the radiation shielding material includes granular material neighboring the solid shielding structures.23. The modular radiation therapy facility of in which the first and second solid shielding structures comprise first and second shielding panels.24. The modular radiation therapy facility of in which the first and second ...

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS

A multi-functional composite structure has a modular design that can be altered depending on an extreme environment in which the structure will be exposed such as hazardous radiation, micro-meteoroid and orbital debris impacts, extreme temperature changes, etc. The material combinations employed in the multi-functional composite structure provide a supporting structure with low weight and maximum protection from radiation, debris impacts and temperature variations. 1. A composite structure comprising:an outer panel, the outer panel being constructed of a composite material, the outer panel having a thickness between an exterior surface of the outer panel and an interior surface of the outer panel, the exterior surface of the outer panel and the interior surface of the outer panel being smooth, continuous surfaces that are substantially parallel;an inner panel, the inner panel being constructed of a composite material, the inner panel having a thickness between an exterior surface of the inner panel and an interior surface of the inner panel, the exterior surface of the inner panel and the interior surface of the inner panel being smooth, continuous surfaces that are substantially parallel;a space between the interior surface of the outer panel and the interior surface of the inner panel;a support structure in the space, the support structure being connected to the interior surface of the outer panel and the interior surface of the inner panel;a foam interposed in the space and the support structure; and,a wire extending through the space between the interior surface of the outer panel and the interior surface of the inner panel, the wire having a high electrical conductivity.2. The composite structure of claim 1 , further comprising:insulation in the space between the interior surface of the outer panel and the interior surface of the inner panel, the insulation being multi-layer insulation.3. The composite structure of claim 2 , further comprising:the insulation ...

PROCESSING MATERIALS

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described. 1. An apparatus for processing a biomass material , the apparatus comprising:a first treatment cell equipped with a first electron beam device for irradiating a biomass material therein with electron beams;a screw conveyor for cooling and conveying the biomass material from the first treatment cell.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a second treatment cell equipped with a second electron beam device for further irradiating the biomass material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor includes interior portions that are cooled.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the interior portions are cooled using a chilled liquid.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the interior portions include a hollow shaft and hollow flight.6. The apparatus of further including a geothermal ground loop for cooling the chilled liquid.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the biomass material by between about 1° C. and 110° C.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the biomass material by between about 10° C. and about 75° C.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the biomass material by between about 10° C. and about 50° C.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 1 and 200 Mrad.11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 10 Mrad and about 50 Mrad.12. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 20 Mrad and about 40 Mrad.13. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the biomass material during the irradiation does not exceed about 160° C.14. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the temperature ...

Processing materials

Materials, such as biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. Conveying systems, such as flowing gas conveying systems and such as closed-loop flowing gas conveying systems are described.

ENCLOSURES FOR TREATING MATERIALS

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in two or more vaults that can share a common wall. 115-. (canceled)16. A biomass treatment facility , comprising:a first conveying system configured to convey a biomass material through a first enclosure while exposing the biomass material to a first dose of ionizing radiation from a first electron accelerator to produce a first treated biomass material; anda second conveying system configured to convey the first treated biomass material through a second enclosure while exposing the first treated biomass material to a second dose of ionizing radiation from a second electron accelerator to produce a second treated biomass material.17. The facility of claim 16 , wherein the first and second enclosure share a common wall.18. The facility of claim 16 , wherein each accelerator operates at a power of between about 100 kW and about 300 kW.19. The facility of claim 16 , wherein walls of both the first and second enclosures are fabricated from discrete interconnecting blocks configured to provide a photo-tight structure. This application is a continuation of PCT/US14/21604 filed Mar. 7, 2014 which claims priority to the following provisional applications: U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,684, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,773, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,731, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,735, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,740, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,744, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,746, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,750, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,752, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,754, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S. Ser. No. 61/774,775, filed Mar. 8, 2013; U.S ...

PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION ROOM AND PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY SYSTEM

The particle beam irradiation room of the invention includes: an irradiation execution room in which a patient table having a detachable-attachable top board and an actuation device for actuating the top board is mounted, and that is surrounded by a shielding wall; a passage formed in the shielding wall on its side where a pre-room for positioning the patient relative to the top board is located, in a form that allows the patient positioned relative to the top board to pass straight to the irradiation execution room by a transport apparatus; and a shielding door at the irradiation-room entrance located on a side of the passage toward the pre-room, for shielding against a leakage radiation at the radiation of the particle beam so that the leakage radiation is kept at a management value or less. 1. A particle beam irradiation room that is placed across a corridor from a pre-room having a pre-room door , and that has a patient table mounted therein on which a patient is laid at the time of radiation of a particle beam ,wherein the patient table has a detachable-attachable top board and an actuation device for actuating the top board;said particle beam irradiation room comprising:an irradiation execution room in which the patient table is mounted and that is surrounded by a shielding wall;a passage that is formed in the shielding wall on its side where the pre-room in which another actuation device constituting another patient table for positioning the patient relative to the top board is mounted, is located, in such a form that allows the patient positioned relative to the top board to pass straight to the irradiation execution room by way of a transport apparatus; anda shielding door at an irradiation-room entrance located on a side of the passage toward the pre-room, that shields against a leakage radiation at the time of radiation of the particle beam so that the leakage radiation is kept at a management value or less.2. The particle beam irradiation room of claim 1 ...

BELOW SLAB GAS REMOVAL AND SUMP SYSTEM

A radon removal system includes a slab forming part of a foundation of a building, a barrier layer laid under the slab, the barrier layer being vertically gas impermeable and horizontally gas permeable. A gas inlet in the sealed system provides a fluid connection for gas flowing from the barrier layer through a sealed system (for example a sump body with water inlet, sump pump and water outlet) to a gas outlet. A negative pressure generated by the sealed system brings gas from the barrier layer into the sealed system through the gas inlet and out of the sealed system through the gas outlet. 1. A radon removal system , comprising:a slab forming part of a foundation of a building;a barrier layer laid under the slab, the barrier layer being vertically gas impermeable and horizontally gas permeable;a sealed system having a gas inlet providing a fluid connection to the sealed system for the gas collecting under the barrier layer and a gas outlet for removing gas from the sealed system, the sealed system generating a negative pressure for drawing gas from under the barrier layer through the gas inlet to the gas outlet.2. The radon removal system of in which the gas inlet comprises perforations in the sealed system.3. The radon removal system of in which the gas inlet comprises a pipe that extends under the barrier layer.4. The radon removal system of in which the pipe is a perforated pipe that extends under the foundation to a central area of the foundation.56-. (canceled)7. The radon removal system of in which the sealed system comprises a sump body and the sump body comprises a water inlet claim 1 , sump pump and water outlet.8. The radon removal system of in which the sump body has an interior and window for allowing viewing of the interior of the sump body.9. The radon removal system of in which the sump body comprises a neck embedded in the slab with a gasket around the neck between the neck and the slab.1011-. (canceled)12. The radon removal system of in which a ...

RELOCATABLE RADIATION VAULT AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE

A temporary radiotherapy facility for use during renovation, upgrading, and/or modernization of an existing facility. The radiotherapy facility includes a central vault room containing a radiation emitting device and a platform for holding a quantity of radiation shielding material above the central vault room. The platform is supported by shear walls that are disposed outside the sidewalls of the central vault room such that the radiation shielding material is supported and suspended above the central vault room without being in contact with or bearing upon the central vault room or affecting the height or level of the central vault room. 1. A habitable radiation shielding vault , comprising:a central vault room having sidewalls;a radiation emitting device in the central vault room; anda platform for holding a quantity of radiation shielding material above the central vault room;characterized in that the platform is supported by shear walls that are disposed outside the sidewalls of the central vault room such that the radiation shielding material is supported and suspended above the central vault room without being in contact with or bearing upon the central vault room or affecting the height or level of the central vault room.2. The vault of wherein the platform is disposed between two trusses.3. The vault of wherein the two trusses span from one of the shear walls to another one of the shear walls claim 2 , and wherein a gap is provided between the platform and an uppermost portion of the central vault room.4. The vault of wherein the vault comprises two roof modules claim 3 , each of the two trusses forming part of a different one of the roof modules claim 3 , and wherein a panel is integrated into each of the two roof modules and wherein a gap is provided between the underside of the panels and an uppermost portion of the central vault room.5. The vault of wherein the shear walls are supported by grade beams.6. The radiation shielding vault of wherein the ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE SHIELD

A method according to one embodiment includes securing a first plurality of conductive sheets to a surface, applying a conductive tape to a first plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the first plurality of conductive sheets, and securing a second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets without fully penetrating the first plurality of conductive sheets. In such an embodiment, each of a second plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the second plurality of conductive sheets is offset relative to the first plurality of joints. 1. A method , comprising:securing a first plurality of conductive sheets to a surface;applying a conductive tape to a first plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the first plurality of conductive sheets; andsecuring a second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets without fully penetrating the first plurality of conductive sheets,wherein an adhesive is arranged between the first plurality of conductive sheets and the second plurality of conductive sheets.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets comprises adhering the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets comprises screwing the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets with self-tapping screws without fully penetrating the first plurality of conductive sheets.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein screwing the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets with the self-tapping screws comprises screwing the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets with the self-tapping screws at every nine inches in both a longitudinal direction ...

PROCESSING MATERIALS

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described. 1. A system for processing a biomass material comprising:a first treatment cell equipped with a first electron beam device for irradiating the biomass material with electron beams, anda screw conveyor comprising a housing and interior portions, wherein the interior portions convey the irradiated biomass material from the first treatment cell and the housing is cooled.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second treatment cell equipped with an second electron beam device claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor conveys the biomass material from the first treatment cell to the second treatment cell.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is cooled using a chilled liquid.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the housing is cooled using water or glycol water mixtures.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor comprises two or more screws.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor has a material inlet and a material discharge.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second treatment cells are capable of delivering a total dose of between about 1 and 200 Mrad.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the first and second treatment cells are capable of delivering a total dose of between about 10 Mrad and about 50 Mrad.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the first and second treatment cells are capable of delivering a total dose of between about 20 Mrad and about 40 Mrad.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor further comprises a notched flight for comminuting the biomass material while it is conveyed.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the biomass comprises a lignocellulosic material.12. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first and second electron beam devices ...

Fragment-, overpressure-, radiation-, and toxic-resistant emergency safety shelter

A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.

PREFABRICATED MODULAR RADIATION THERAPY VAULT DESIGN

A radiotherapy center includes a treatment room and a radiation machine located in the treatment room. The treatment room is constructed with materials comprising a plurality of prefabricated, modular radiation shielding blocks. The radiotherapy center may further include a plurality of functional rooms adjacent to the treatment room. The plurality of functional rooms may be constructed from a plurality of prefabricated modules. The plurality of functional rooms may be arranged in a quadrangle configuration, surrounding a central atrium. 1. A radiotherapy center , comprising:a treatment room; anda radiation machine located in the treatment room,wherein the treatment room is constructed with materials comprising a plurality of prefabricated, modular radiation shielding blocks.2. The radiotherapy center of claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated claim 1 , modular radiation shielding blocks are pre-stacked in the form of a module.3. The radiotherapy center of claim 2 , wherein the module is sized to form an entire side of the treatment room having a rectangular shape.4. The radiotherapy center of claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated claim 1 , modular radiation shielding blocks are made of a material comprising concrete.5. The radiotherapy center of claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated claim 1 , modular radiation shielding blocks are made of a material comprising cement and high density quartz.6. The radiotherapy center of claim 1 , wherein the treatment room is constructed with the materials further comprising a steel structure supporting the plurality of prefabricated claim 1 , modular radiation shielding blocks.7. The radiotherapy center of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of functional rooms adjacent to the treatment room claim 1 , wherein the plurality of functional rooms are constructed from a plurality of prefabricated modules.8. The radiotherapy center of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of functional rooms comprise a lobby area claim 7 , a reception area claim ...

Conductive Construction Panel and Method of Use

An apparatus and method of providing protective panels including a conducting layer and an insulating layer that may be decorative for paneling a wall, ceiling, or floor of a room to protect the room and its contents from damaging electromagnetic fields. Also, the method of using the protective panels to protect vehicles or other devices provided in the room from damage by electromagnetic fields. 1. A protective paneling system comprising: an insulating layer comprising an insulator, and', 'a conducting layer comprising a conductor configured to dissipate an electric field; and, 'a protective wall or ceiling panel includinga conductive strip configured to electrically connect the conducting layer of one panel to the conducting layer of an adjacent panel.2. The paneling system of claim 1 , wherein said conductive strip is part of the protective wall or ceiling panel comprised of a portion of the conducting layer extending beyond the insulating layer configured for contacting the conducting layer of an adjacent panel when installed in a wall or ceiling.3. The paneling system of claim 1 , wherein said conductive strip is comprised of a conductive strip configured to attach to a wall or ceiling claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and configured to electrically connect the conducing layer of one panel to the conducting layer of an adjacent panel both installed on a wall or ceiling.4. The paneling system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of said protective panels configured with respective panel overlaps forms a mostly continuous conductive surface configured to protect a wall or ceiling from penetration by at least a portion of an electromagnetic field.5. A method of protecting an interior of a room from an electromagnetic field by paneling the room with a plurality of the panels of all electrically connected together to form a mostly continuous conductive surface.6. The paneling system of claim 1 , further comprising a second insulating layer such that the conductive layer ...

Conductive Concrete Structure for Doorless Access to Electromagnetic Shielded Structures

In an example, a conductive concrete structure disclosed. The conductive concrete can include a plurality of conductive side structures defining an interior of the conductive concrete structure and a plurality of conductive concrete partitions disposed within the interior of the conductive concrete structure. The plurality of conductive concrete partitions are arranged to define a labyrinth within the conductive concrete structure. 1. A conductive concrete structure comprising:a plurality of conductive side structures defining an interior of the conductive concrete structure; anda plurality of conductive concrete partitions disposed within the interior of the conductive concrete structure,wherein the plurality of conductive concrete partitions are arranged to define a labyrinth therein.2. The conductive concrete structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive side structures define an ingress opening and an egress opening and the labyrinth comprises a passageway between the ingress opening and the egress opening.3. The conductive concrete structure as recited in claim 2 , wherein a length of the passageway is at least six (6) times a largest dimension of a cross-section of the conductive concrete structure.4. The conductive concrete structure as recited in claim 2 , wherein the ingress and egress opening comprises a door.5. The conductive concrete structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive side structures and the plurality of conductive concrete partitions comprise a plurality of conductive concrete slabs.6. The conductive concrete structure as recited in claim 5 , wherein the plurality of conductive concrete slabs each comprises a precast conductive concrete slab.7. The conductive concrete structure as recited in claim 5 , wherein each conductive concrete slab of the plurality of conductive concrete slabs is characterized by an electrical conductivity ranging between about 1 milli-siemens per meter (mS/m) to more ...

STRUCTURE FOR STORING RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Disclosed is a nuclear power plant container structure, the structure comprising: a hollow structure having a plurality of cells, each having a hollow portion therein, which are partitioned by cell walls and air-ranged in a three-dimensional pattern so as to form an empty space for sealing and storing the radioactive waste therein; a cladding for surrounding the outside of the hollow structure; and a filler selectively filled into the hollow portions of the cells for suppressing nuclear reactions of the radioactive waste or blocking radioactivity radiated from the radioactive waste. 1. A nuclear power plant container structure comprising:a hollow structure in which a plurality of cells which are hollow and are partitioned by cell walls are arranged in a set, three-dimensional pattern to form inner space for tightly sealing radioactive waste;a cladding for surrounding the outside of the hollow structure; anda filler that is selectively filled in hollow portions of the cells, and suppresses nuclear reactions of the radioactive waste and blocks radioactivity radiated from the radioactive waste.2. The nuclear power plant container structure of claim 1 , wherein the filler comprises cooling water or a fluid containing boron (Br).3. The nuclear power plant container structure of claim 2 , wherein at least one connection hole through which the hollows portions formed in the cells are fluidly connected to one another is formed in each of the cell walls.4. The nuclear power plant container structure of claim 3 , further comprising:a first storage tank that is installed adjacent to the hollow structure, wherein a filler which is the fluid is stored in the first storage tank; anda circulation pump that is connected to the first storage tank and provides a circulation power so that the filler stored in the first storage tank circulates between the hollow portions through the connection hole.5. The nuclear power plant container structure of claim 4 , further comprising:a second ...

Shielding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Apparatus

Combined MRI and radiotherapy installations require complex Faraday cage structure that encloses the room, the MRI magnets, and the patient volume, but excludes the linear accelerator path and its supply cabling. A problem with this is that the MRI magnets tend to vibrate when in use, and if physically connected to a rigid structure then the vibrations will be passed to that structure also. To alleviate this, we propose that the Faraday cage be made of a mix of prefabricated conductive sections and flexible sections of a conductive sheet. The flexible conductive sheet can be copper or aluminium, in the form of a foil or mesh. 1. A combined imaging and treatment installation , comprising:a co-located radiotherapeutic apparatus and magnetic-resonance imaging apparatus,a first conductive cage, partly enclosing the radiotherapeutic apparatus;a second conductive cage, partly enclosing the magnetic-resonance imaging apparatus and the first cage;the first and second conductive cage being made up of rigid sections;a flexible conductive sheet that connects the first and second conductive cages, thereby to define a Faraday cage enclosing the MRI apparatus.2. A combined imaging and treatment installation according to in which the radiotherapeutic apparatus and magnetic-resonance imaging apparatus are co-located within a single room.3. A combined imaging and treatment installation according to in which the second conductive cage is arranged over or defines at least a part of the wall surface of the room.4. A combined imaging and treatment installation according to in which the flexible conductive sheet includes a portion arranged over at least a part of the floor surface of the room.5. A combined imaging and treatment installation according to in which the portion is covered with floor tiles.6. A combined imaging and treatment installation according to in which the floor tiles are non-conductive.7. A combined imaging and treatment installation according to in which the flexible ...

CONTAINMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A DRY CURTAIN

A containment device including a curtain that can be deployed from a first wound or folded position into a second unwound position, and a case for storing the curtain in the first position. The case is formed by a plurality of adjacent modules, the plurality of modules including active modules that are equipped with means for retaining and releasing the curtain and passive modules that are not equipped with means for retaining and releasing the curtain. 1. A containment device comprising a curtain that can be deployed from a wound or folded first position into an unwound second position , comprising a storage box for storing the curtain in the first position , wherein the box is made up of a plurality of juxtaposed modules , the plurality of modules comprising active modules which are provided with curtain retaining and release means and passive modules which do not have said means for retaining and releasing the curtain.2. The containment device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the curtain retaining and release means are produced by actuating cylinders.3. The containment device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the actuating cylinders comprise a finger able to move between a deployed curtain-retaining position and a retracted curtain-release position.4. The containment device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the finger in the deployed position is inserted into first eyelets of curtain retaining straps claim 3 , the finger in the retracted position releasing said straps so as to allow the curtain to fall.5. The containment device as claimed in claim 4 , comprising a curtain retaining web connected to the straps and on which the curtain rests in the wound position.6. The containment device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the ends of the straps that accept the fingers of the actuating cylinders are provided with rigid plates in which the first eyelets are made.7. The containment device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the modules comprise a rear face for attaching the ...

UPGRADING PROCESS STREAMS

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal. 1. A method comprising:saccharifying a biomass to obtain a sugar solution comprising one or more sugars; andfermenting the sugar solution to produce a fermentation broth comprising an unconverted sugar and a fermentation product;wherein the method further comprises removing salts, ions, partially ionized acids or fully ionized acids from the sugar solution or the fermentation broth utilizing an electrodialysis system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sugars comprise glucose claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , arabinose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , mannose claim 1 , or galactose.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the sugar solution is greater than 40%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrodialysis system utilizes common or standard electrodialysis claim 1 , electrodialysis reversal claim 1 , or bipolar membrane electrodialysis.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biomass comprises a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the cellulosic or lignocellulosic material has been treated with a physical treatment comprising mechanical treatment claim 5 , chemical treatment claim 5 , irradiation claim 5 , sonication claim 5 , oxidation claim 5 , pyrolysis or steam explosion.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biomass is saccharified utilizing one or more enzymes claim 1 , or one or more acids.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising concentrating the sugar solution or fermentation broth prior to electrodialysis.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising purifying the sugar solution or fermentation broth by a method selected from the group consisting of chromatography claim 1 , filtration claim 1 ...

Sliding door with tortuous leading edge path

A sliding door assembly is provided comprising a first door having a tortuous leading edge, a door frame, a guide track, and a member having a complementary tortuous edge to that of the door. The drive assembly includes magnets to drive the door between open and closed positions.

RECONFIGUREABLE PROCESSING ENCLOSURES

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable. 1. A treatment facility comprising:a vault, having walls, ceiling, and a foundation; andwithin the vault, a material conveying system configured to convey biomass under an electron beam.2. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein each of the walls comprise a plurality of discrete units.3. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the ceiling comprises a plurality of discrete units.4. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the vault is re-configurable.5. The facility as in claim 1 , further comprising an electron irradiation device supported by the ceiling of the vault and disposed to irradiate biomass conveyed by the conveying system.6. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 5 Tons.7. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 10 tons.8. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs between about 5 and about 20 tons.9. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the foundation comprises a concrete slab.10. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls comprise interlocking blocks.11. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls support a network of I-beams and the network of I-beams supports ceiling panels.12. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 4 feet thick.13. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation include concrete and the concrete is selected from the group consisting of regular concrete claim 1 , high density concrete claim 1 , pre- ...

METAL FABRIC, INTERIOR DECORATION, PARTITION MEMBER, CLOTHING, AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING MEMBER

A metal fabric () uses warp metal wires () as the warp, and weft metal wires () as the weft, where the warp metal wires () and the weft metal wires () are composed of different metal materials. A curtain () as an interior decoration uses the metal fabric (). A partition member () is configured to have the metal fabric () and a frame () which supports the outer circumference of the metal fabric (). A clothing is configured to contain the metal fabric (), and an electromagnetic shielding member is configured to contain the metal fabric (). 1. A metal fabric comprising warp metal wires as the warp , and weft metal wires as the weft ,the warp metal wires and the weft metal wires being composed of different metal materials.2. The metal fabric according to claim 1 ,wherein flexural strength in the warp direction and flexural strength in the weft direction are different.3. The metal fabric according to claim 2 ,wherein flexural strength of the warp metal wires and flexural strength of the weft metal wires are different.4. The metal fabric according to claim 3 ,wherein the flexural strength of the warp metal wires is larger than the flexural strength of the weft metal wires.5. The metal fabric according to claim 1 ,wherein height difference-A between a warp first apex of the warp metal wires which undulate and extend in a predetermined direction, and a warp second apex of the warp metal wires positioned next to the warp first apex,is different fromheight difference-B between a weft first apex of the weft metal wires which undulate and extend in a predetermined direction, and a weft second apex of the weft metal wires positioned next to the weft first apex.6. The metal fabric according to claim 5 ,wherein the flexural strength of the warp metal wires is larger than the flexural strength of the weft metal wires, andthe height difference-B is larger than the height difference-A.7. The metal fabric according to claim 1 , comprisinga first woven region having therein first weft ...

Electromagnetic wave shielding material, building material with electromagnetic wave shield, and article with electromagnetic wave shielding material

An electromagnetic wave shielding material is provided that is configured to prevent a usage environment from being limited. The electromagnetic wave shielding material shields an electromagnetic wave having a frequency, and includes a substrate and a plurality of resonance loops disposed on the substrate. Moreover, the plurality of resonance loops are positioned on the substrate to be magnetically coupled to each other. Each of the resonance loops forms an LC parallel resonance circuit that resonates at the frequency of the electromagnetic wave.

Upgrading process streams

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal.

RELOCATABLE RADIATION VAULT AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE

A temporary radiotherapy facility for use during renovation, upgrading, and/or modernization of an existing facility. The radiotherapy facility is integrated with radiation producing equipment and radiation shielding vaults. The structural elements and their arrangement enable compliance with applicable codes for this type of facility and provide an ability to maintain radiotherapy treatment continuity during equipment transition. 1. A radiation shielding vault , comprising:a foundation comprising a pattern of reinforced concrete beams recessed below the surrounding grade;a plurality of modules supported by the foundation and connected so as to form a central treatment area adapted for human occupation and a radiation shielding barrier substantially surrounding the central treatment area; anda radiation emitting device in the central treatment area.2. The vault of wherein the modules are supported above the surrounding grade via a plurality of supports extending vertically from the beams.3. The vault of wherein the pattern includes interconnected beams extending in different directions.4. The vault of wherein the pattern includes interconnected beams extending in generally orthogonal directions.5. The vault of wherein at least two spaced apart beams provide a foundation for a pair of spaced apart shear walls.6. The vault of wherein the shear walls bear the load of shielding material supported above the central area.7. The vault of wherein said plurality of modules are connected to said foundation by the use of a mounting plate inserted into slots formed in said beams.8. A radiation shielding vault claim 1 , comprising:a central vault room having sidewalls;a radiation emitting device in the central vault room; anda structural platform for holding a quantity of radiation shielding material above the central vault room;wherein the platform is supported by shear walls or structural members that are independent from the sidewalls of the central vault room.9. The vault of ...

Hybrid Operating Room for Combined Surgical and Fixed Imaging Services in an Ambulatory Surgical Center

An outpatient surgical center can include a hybrid operating room. The hybrid operating room can include at least one radiation shielded wall, a floor, and a ceiling. The hybrid operating room can also include an imaging device disposed in the hybrid operating room. The hybrid operating room can further include an operating table disposed in the hybrid operating room. A building for the outpatient surgical center can initially be constructed to conform to International Building Code (IBC) Class B standards.

Controlling process gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

ARRAY FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

MODULAR, TRANSPORTABLE, INSULATED BUILDING, WITH WATER, AND FIRE RESISTANT FLOOR, WALL, AND ROOF PANEL, PRE-MANUFACTURED ASSEMBLIES

A small, heavy duty, transportable building having pre-manufactured panel assemblies made out of magnesium oxide for the floor, wall and roof that are quickly fastened together, on site, using common metal screws. All building materials are inorganic for extreme mold and mildew resistance. Furthermore, the building panels are configured and fastened together for inherent insulative fire and flood resistant properties. Commercial metal strut forms an economic protective perimeter around the magnesium oxide surface panels, and offer a fastening means to adjoining panels. The uses of the building (bunker, enclosure, shelter, shed, little-house, etc. . . . ) are myriad and not intended to be limited in usefulness. In addition, the building configurations and square footage options are limitless, single wide building ways, storied if desired. The design also allows manufacturing of the panel assemblies with common, hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment. No crane is needed for building erection.

ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE SHIELD

A method according to one embodiment includes securing a first plurality of conductive sheets to a surface, applying a conductive tape to a first plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the first plurality of conductive sheets, and securing a second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets without fully penetrating the first plurality of conductive sheets. In such an embodiment, each of a second plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the second plurality of conductive sheets is offset relative to the first plurality of joints. 1. A method , comprising:securing a first plurality of conductive sheets to a surface;applying a conductive tape to a first plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the first plurality of conductive sheets; andsecuring a second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets without fully penetrating the first plurality of conductive sheets,wherein each of a second plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the second plurality of conductive sheets is offset relative to the first plurality of joints.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each conductive sheet of the first plurality of conductive sheets and the second plurality of conductive sheets comprises galvanized sheet metal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive tape comprises an aluminum backing and a conductive acrylic adhesive.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the first plurality of conductive sheets to the surface comprises:placing the first plurality of conductive sheets on the surface adjacent one another; andscrewing the first plurality of conductive sheets to the surface.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets comprises:placing the second plurality of conductive sheets on the first plurality of conductive sheets adjacent one another such that (i) each longitudinal joint between ...

Lead-based protective shielding system

A device useful to block radiation (e.g., X-ray, gamma ray) leakage through a wall joint and screw holes in a lead-shielded structure is provided. The device includes a substantially planar lead strip which is at least the thickness of the lead sheeting covering the structure, and a lead strip holder adapted to hold the lead strip securely in place and attach the lead strip to a metal C stud such that when attached thereto, the lead strip forms a barrier which blocks radiation leaking through the wall joint and adjacent screw holes. Clips can be used to attach the lead strip holder to the stud, wherein each of the clips includes a U-shaped portion to frictionally fit onto a U-shaped portion of the lead strip holder. In various embodiments, the device can be used on vertical or horizontal wall joints.

Device, intended to be fixed on a wall, for absorbing electromagnetic waves

A device, intended to be fixed on a wall, for absorbing electromagnetic waves. The absorption device comprises a metal plate intended to be fixed on the wall, a dielectric panel at a distance from the metal plate and delimiting, with the metal plate, a volume between the metal plate and the dielectric panel, an array of resistive dipoles, all the resistive dipoles being fixed on the same face of the dielectric panel, and each comprising two metal platelets at a distance from one another and a resistor arranged between the opposing edges of two neighboring metal platelets.

Metallic modules and assembly system for the formation of shielded walls, floor and ceiling for rooms used for radiotherapy

A modular structure is disclosed that shields people from radiation typically encountered in radiotherapy rooms. The structure can be easily assembled without cracks. Moreover, the structure can be assembled and repaired quickly, without interrupting treatments for long periods of time. The structure is made of two general types of modules. A base module is made up of two cuboids fused along facing long edges and offset, one from the other, both vertically and horizontally. A complementary module is made of a single flatter shaped cuboid. It is designed to fill gaps that appear at the top and bottom of the assembled array of base modules. These modules, as configured, allows several structures to be assembled by quick and simple fitting and horizontal and vertical stacking of the modules. The modules can be manufactured from low cost materials such as metal casing filled with metal powder.

RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSING ENCLOSURES

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable. 1. A treatment facility , the facility comprising:a vault, having walls, ceiling, and a foundation; andwithin the vault, a material conveying system configured to convey biomass under an electron beam.2. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein each of the walls comprise a plurality of discrete units.3. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the ceiling comprises a plurality of discrete units.4. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the vault is re-configurable.5. The facility as in claim 1 , further comprising an electron irradiation device supported by the ceiling of the vault and disposed to irradiate biomass conveyed by the conveying system.6. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 5 Tons.7. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs at least 10 tons.8. The facility as in claim 5 , wherein the irradiation device weighs between about 5 and about 20 tons.9. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the foundation comprises a concrete slab.10. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls comprise interlocking blocks.11. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls support a network of I-beams and the network of I-beams supports ceiling panels.12. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 4 feet thick.13. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are at least about 5 feet thick14. The facility as in claim 1 , wherein the walls claim 1 , ceiling and foundation are between ...

PROCESSING MATERIALS

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described. 1. A method of processing a material , the method comprising;providing a material to a first treatment cell equipped with a first electron beam device, irradiating the material with electron beams using the first electron beam device, and cooling and conveying the material with a screw conveyor from the first treatment cell.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising conveying the material to a second treatment cell equipped with an second electron beam device and irradiating the material with an electron beam using the second electron beam device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the screw conveyor comprises interior portions such as screw shaft claim 1 , flighting and/or housing that is cooled.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the interior portions are cooled using a chilled liquid claim 3 , such as water or glycol water mixtures.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the material by between about 1° C. and 110 ° C.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the material by between about 10° C. and about 75° C.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling reduces the temperature of the material by between about 10° C. and about 50° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 1 and 200 Mrad.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 10 Mrad and about 50 Mrad.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein a total dose delivered is between about 20 Mrad and about 40 Mrad.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the material during the irradiation does not exceed about 160° C.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the material during irradiation increases by between ...

ARCHITECTURAL ASSEMBLY FORMING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SHIELDING

The invention relates to an architectural assembly consisting of wall elements made of concrete containing conductive particles with a conductive mesh forming an electromagnetic radiation shielding. Said wall elements consist of a panel made of concrete containing conductive particles without a conductive mesh, at least one face of which is provided with a skin comprising a conductive mesh, with meshes being less than 30×30 mm in dimensions. 1. An architectural assembly consisting of wall elements made of concrete containing conductive particles with a conductive mesh forming an electromagnetic radiation shielding , wherein said wall elements consist of a panel made of concrete containing conductive particles without a conductive mesh , at least one face of which is provided with a skin comprising a conductive mesh , with meshes being less than 30×30 mm in dimensions.2. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said conductive mesh is fastened to at least one of the surfaces of said panel made of concrete containing conductive particles.3. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said conductive mesh is embedded in a finishing material.4. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said conductive mesh is embedded in concrete containing conductive particles.5. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said concrete contains from 0.5 to 2% by weight of conductive particles.6. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein concrete has a resistivity of less than 300 Ohmmeter.7. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein concrete contains conductive particles having a length from 5 to 15 mm and a section from 0.1 to 0.5 mm.8. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the panel openings are surrounded with a metal conductive sheath.9. The architectural assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said sheaths are made integral with the wall using screws engaged in tapped ...

Brick, tile, floorboard, ceiling panel, and roofing material, and method for manufacturing same

Provided are an inexpensive brick, etc., naturally exhibiting excellent radiation shielding effects, demonstrating high strength while being chemically stable and not including harmful substances, and also being suitable for use in facility in which devices affected by magnetic fields are installed. Manufactured are a brick, etc., for constructing a γ-shielding structure or constructing an X-ray shielding structure, in which a molding material including hematite in a ratio of at least 90% by mass is molded into a predetermined shape to obtain a molded article, and the molded article is fired, whereby the fired molded article is endowed with a bulk density of at least 2.8 g/cm3, and the fired molded article is endowed with a residual magnetization of 1.0 A·m 2 ·g −1 or less.

P.E.D. SHELTERS

P.E.D.'s (Parapet Earth Dwellings) are pre-fabricated shelters designed to be attached to existing or new home and business structures for emergency evacuation. These structures will be designed with the latest polymers and compounds comparable to that of traditional metals being used today such as with smooth or corrugated metal pipes. P.E.D.'s will be primarily designed and encased with EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) technology to safeguard electronic devices that could potentially be inoperative during a manmade or cosmic energy pulse emission. These structures are designed to be installed underground at a minimum of 15 feet from the top of the structure varying in height and length based on a customer's needs. These structures will also have the ability to maintain warmth byway of geo-thermal penetrating technology. P.E.D. Shelters are the next generation of underground emergency evacuation shelters providing additional EMP protection, natural geo-thermal warmth, and structural flexibility during slight earth movements. 1. P.E.D. evacuation shelters are pre-fabricated large hollow cylinder tubes made of a “polymer” material mixed and molded with carbon flakes (Graphene). See .2. The sealed encapsulation of P.E.D.'s. are made out of the same polymer/carbon flake material and secured with or without eight evenly spaced metallic or synthetic rivet-like bolts , and bonded with a permanent water proof epoxy-like adhesive. See .3. The exterior encasement of P.E.D.'s are wrapped with a metallic mesh to prevent or reduce the effects of a manmade or natural EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) emission. See .4. The interior encasement of P.E.D.'s are designed with a sheet of solid copper attached to the polymer/carbon flake material. See .5. The warming method of P.E.D.'s are byway of geo-thermal technology; which will contain a release valve for warmth and an emergency shut-off valve. The warming outlets will be evenly spaced horizontally every 5 feet at a depth of two feet below ...

RADIATION-SHIELDING MOVABLE BARRIER

A radiation-shielding assembly is provided comprising a first member having a tortuous leading edge and a second member having a complementary edge. 1. A radiation-shielding movable barrier for a radiation therapy facility , the movable barrier comprising:a first member movable between an open position and a closed position, the first member comprises a front face, a rear face, a trailing face, and a leading face including a sine-wave shaped leading edge, the first member has a core constructed of high-density or high-Z material having radiation-shielding characteristics; wherein radiation is at least one of high energy X radiation, neutron radiation, photon radiation, proton radiation, X ray radiation, gamma radiation, or high energy radiation; anda second member having a sine-wave shaped edge that is complementary to the sine-wave shaped leading edge of the first member, the second member having a core constructed of high-density or high-Z material having radiation-shielding characteristics, wherein when the first member is in the closed position, the sine-wave shaped leading edge of the first member and the sine-weave shaped edge of the second member interlock to form a tight seal between the first member and the second member to prevent leakage of radiation through the seal.2. The radiation-shielding movable barrier of claim 1 , wherein the movable barrier is arranged within a passageway to the radiation therapy facility.3. The radiation-shielding movable barrier of claim 2 , wherein the passageway is a window.4. The radiation-shielding movable barrier of claim 3 , wherein the window is positioned in a wall of a radiation therapy room.5. The radiation-shielding movable barrier of claim 1 , further comprising a drive assembly to drive the first member and the second member between open and closed positions.6. The radiation-shielding movable barrier of claim 1 , further comprising a drive assembly to drive the first member between the open and closed positions.7. ...

Magnetically shielded room

A magnetically shielded room, that is capable of suppressing positional deviation of a measuring tool in an internal space, has an upper shielding body, a side periphery shielding body, and a lower shielding body, which form a magnetically shielded internal space of the magnetically shielded room. A pedestal has a higher rigidity than the lower shielding body, and is located on an under surface of the lower shielding body. First and second supporting members are located on and stand erect from the pedestal. The first and second supporting members penetrate the lower shielding body and extend into the internal space.

SEMI-MOBILE SELF-STANDING BUILDING SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH SELF-INSULATING ELECTRICITY ACCUMULATING EVACUATED VOLUME

Self-standing, thermally-insulating, noise-insulating, seismically-insulating, water-insulating, electromagnetic-insulating superstructure, whose overall internal volume is filled with rigid and lightweight granules, in which the dwelling rooms are immersed. The lightweight granules are spherical, porous or hollow, they have no binder and are scattered. A gas-tight skin clads all the outer surface of the superstructure's shell and the walls of the dwelling quarters. Gas-tight bay-frames of conical outer shape are embedded in the openings and bays. The entire volume, made up of the scattered granules, the plates, the bay-frames and the gas-tight skin, is under gas-vacuum. This gas-vacuum is lifetime-controlled by a vacuum pump which is installed in situ. The outer casing and the inner walls are braced by the volume of granules stiffened by atmospheric pressure. A plurality of ion-polarized layers, vaporized on overlay metallized polymer vacuum sheets, are inserted between the rigid plates and the gasproof skin. 1. A self-standing building superstructure with self-insulating electricity-accumulating evacuated volume , the self-standing building superstructure consisting of an overall volume formed by a plurality of contiguous rigid plates forming an outer envelope which encompasses the entire building and of living or reception rooms , also constituted by a plurality of contiguous rigid plates forming one or more sub-volumes , whereinthe overall internal volume of the superstructure is filled with substantially spherical, rigid lightweight granules scattered without any binder, in which at least one of the said sub-volume or dwelling rooms is immersed, in which the overall internal volume of granules is under a gas-vacuum, the gas-vacuum enabling the superstructure to stiffen and to become insulating;the each sub-volume is physically, phonetically and thermally isolated, independently of the other sub-volumes within the overall volume.2. The self-standing building ...

HEMP SHIELDED SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

A sliding door system and method is used in an enclosure that defines an inner area shielded against a High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (“HEMP”). The HEMP shielded sliding door system includes an RF shielding door frame, an RF shielding door leaf mounted within an mechanical door leaf frame, a mechanical insertion and retraction assembly attached to both the mechanical door leaf frame and RF shielding door leaf and that operates to extend and retract the RF shielding door leaf into and out of the RF shielding door frame, a drive tube assembly operable to interact with and open and close mechanical door leaf frame (along with RF shielding door leaf) in a sliding motion, and a control assembly, including motor and an air regulator assembly. HEMP shielding air seals are activated when the RF shielding door leaf is inserted into the RF shielding door frame. 1. A sliding door assembly shielded against a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (“HEMP”) , the assembly comprising:an door frame with electromagnetic shielding that blocks radio frequency electromagnetic radiation (“RF shielding”), the RF shielding door frame oriented in a substantially vertical plane with an internal aperture and having a head and side jams, and the RF shielding door frame mounted on an RF shielding floor plate with a longitudinal rail parallel to the vertical plane of the RF shielding door frame;an mechanical door leaf frame oriented in a substantially vertical plane parallel to the vertical plane of the RF shielding door frame, the mechanical door leaf frame having an internal aperture and top, bottom and two side frame members, and the bottom frame member of the mechanical door leaf frame slidably mounted on the longitudinal rail of the RF shielding floor plate;an RF shielding door leaf slidably mounted within the internal aperture of the mechanical door leaf frame, the RF shielding door leaf having an outer frame with an upper frame member, a lower frame members and two side members, each ...

复合硬化体及其生产方法以及使用此复合硬化体的板状建材和复合建材

一种复合硬化材料,特征在于包含由两或多种氧化物组成的非晶形体(2),所述非晶形体2中包含纤维材料(3);及其生产方法,所述复合硬化材料包括通过硬化造纸淤泥形成的复合硬化材料,从而在不损害可加工性和生产能力的情况下改善弯曲强度。

Panel assembly for construction

본 발명은 천장 판재나 기타 내장재 등으로 적용할 수 있는 건축용 패널 조립체에 관한 것으로서, 표면을 형성하는 표피부; 및 상기 표피부의 내부 또는 내면에 접착되고, 상기 표피부를 지지하는 뼈대부;를 포함하고, 상기 뼈대부는, 얇은 띠 모양으로 형성되고, 제 1 방향으로 배치되는 제 1 부재; 얇은 띠 모양으로 형성되고, 제 2 방향으로 배치되며, 복수개의 상기 씨실띠 부재와 연결되는 제 2 부재; 및 상기 제 1 부재와 상기 제 2 부재를 고정시키는 고정 부재;를 포함할 수 있다. The present invention relates to a building panel assembly that can be applied as a ceiling plate or other interior materials, etc., comprising: a skin portion forming a surface; And a skeleton portion that is adhered to the inner or inner surface of the epidermis and supports the epidermal portion, wherein the skeleton portion includes a first member formed in a thin strip shape and disposed in a first direction; A second member formed in a thin strip shape, disposed in a second direction, and connected to the plurality of weft strip members; And a fixing member fixing the first member and the second member.

Heavy mass for manufacturing products with a high radioprotection capacity

The mass, as that of any conventional concrete, is based on cement, aggregates, water and chemical additives that modify the properties of the concrete. According to the invention, the mass uses magnetite as an aggregate, with a highly continuous grain size in order to obtain an optimum homogeneity of the mass as well as a high density which provide an optimum barrier effect against radiation, allowing to reduce substantially the thickness of the wall required without affecting the barrier effect. The mass is ideally suited for obtaining poured concrete, concrete for bricks, concrete for slabs and dry mortar used to build radioactive premises such as radiotherapy and brachytherapy bunkers, radiology walls, etc.

Shielded structure for radiation treatment equipment and method of assembly

A structure that can be partially assembled at one location, transported to a site in modules, and then fully assembled into a structure suitable for housing a therapeutic radiation source is disclosed. The modules include reinforced walls that are filled with radiation shielding fill material to form a barrier around a central treatment area. Additional modules are placed over the first set of modules and form a barrier above the treatment room. A door with a selectively retractable threshold provides access to the treatment room. The module including the radiation equipment is included in removable portions so that the radiation equipment can be removed and replaced. The modules also form a patient waiting room and control area separated from the treatment by the barrier.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Enclosures for treating materials

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in two or more vaults that can share a common wall.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Reconfigureable processing enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Processing materials

Materials, such as biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. Conveying systems, such as flowing gas conveying systems and such as closed-loop flowing gas conveying systems are described.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Upgrading process streams

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. Systems, methods and equipment are described for upgrading process streams using electrodialysis or electrodialysis reversal.

Controlling process gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Array for processing materials

Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults.

Controlling process gases

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, equipment, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which hazardous gases are removed, destroyed and/or converted. The treatments are efficient and can reduce the recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic material so that it is easier to produce an intermediate or product, e.g., sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols and energy, from the lignocellulosic material.

Processing materials

Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, novel systems, methods and equipment for conveying and/or cooling treated biomass are described.

Super-tall complex building system with progressive collapse prevention means

본 발명은 적어도 2개의 초고층 빌딩; 상기 초고층 빌딩 사이에 형성되는 무주공간에 마련되는 대공간 구조물; 상기 대공간 구조물과 상기 초고층 빌딩에 연결되어 상기 대공간 구조물을 지지하는 케이블; 및 상기 케이블에 마련되는 장력유지수단;을 포함하며, 상기 장력유지수단은 상기 대공간 구조물과 상기 초고층 빌딩을 연결하는 다수개의 케이블 중 적어도 어느 하나의 케이블이 끊어졌을 경우에 끊어지지 않은 나머지 케이블들이 지속적으로 상기 대공간 구조물을 지지하도록 하는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to at least two skyscrapers; A large space structure provided in a free space formed between the skyscrapers; A cable connected to the large space structure and the skyscraper to support the large space structure; And tension holding means provided on the cable, wherein when the cable is broken, at least any one of the plurality of cables connecting the large space structure and the skyscraper is disconnected, So as to support the large space structure.

Dielectric elastomer active micro-vibration isolation device based on deformation measurement in near-zero magnetic space

一种近零磁空间中的基于形变测量的介电弹性体主动隔微振装置；该装置主要由微位移执行器、形变测量系统和相关驱动控制器组成。本发明考虑了外界环境引起的屏蔽墙面产生的振动，并对这种微型振动进行主动隔绝。近零磁空间中磁噪声抑制的介电弹性体主动隔微振装置直接作用于振动墙面上，既能减小磁屏蔽室随大地一起做低频振动产生的磁噪声，又能较小由于环境中的噪声、气体流动、人走路等因素作用到屏蔽墙面带来的振动引发的微弱磁噪声，本发明所提出的主动隔振方法可以在以往隔振方法的基础上取得更好的隔振效果。

Device for receiving and releasing free forms of energy by radiation

The invention relates to a device for receiving and releasing free forms of energy by radiation, said device comprising a number of antenna elements arranged about a common axis and respectively comprising an electrical conductor, especially an electrical conductor extending in a spiral-type manner about an axis and/or an electrical conductor consisting of interconnected closed geometrical figures. The antenna elements are divided between at least two groups provided on different parallel planes namely, a first group comprising at least three antenna elements that are adjacently arranged in a distributed manner, namely around at least one imaginary circle about a group axis, and a second group. Each antenna element of the first group is electrically connected to an associated antenna element of a second group.

A heating board is electric heating device

본 고안은 하우스나 주택 등 전기난방장치로 난방을 함에 있어 전기에 의해 발생된 열에너지원의 보온성을 향상시키고, 체적 면적을 넓게 하여 열 확산을 증대시킴은 물론 원적외선을 방출하는 기능까지 제공받을 수 있는 전기난방장치의 발열판에 관한 것이다. The present invention improves the thermal insulation of the heat energy source generated by electricity in heating by an electric heating device such as a house or a house, increases the heat spread by increasing the volume area, and can also provide a function of emitting far infrared rays. The present invention relates to a heating plate of an electric heating device. 즉, 건물의 바닥에 지그재그의 형태로 설치된 열선에 의해 외부로 열을 발산되게 하여 난방이 되게 하는 전기난방장치에 있어서, In other words, in the electric heating device to be heated by dissipating heat to the outside by a heating wire installed in the form of a zigzag on the floor of the building, 열선의 외부에 보온성과 발열성을 향상시키기 위하여 'ㄷ' 형태의 발열판(A)을 배치시키는 한편, 상기 발열판(A)은 하부에는 내측으로 일정 각도로 꺽여져 있는 안착면(12)이 있어 콘크리트의 바닥에 안착되기가 용이하며 몸체(10)의 가운데에는 열선(11)이 내설 되는 열선 내설부(13)가 구성되는 한편, 상기 열선 내설부(13)에는 황토(40)를 충진 시켜 원적외선 방출이 되도록 하고 그 양쪽 외측에는 덮개(15) 의 체결홈(16)과 대응하는 체결돌기(14)가 형성되어 덮개(15)가 결합 구성되며 몸체(10)의 상부면에는 요철(17)이 형성되어지는 것을 특징으로 한다. The heating plate (A) of the 'c' shape is disposed on the outside of the heating wire in order to improve heat retention and heat generation, while the heating plate (A) has a seating surface (12) bent at an angle to the inside of the lower concrete. It is easy to be seated on the bottom of the body 10, the heating wire inner snow portion 13 is composed of the heating wire 11 in the middle of the body 10, while the hot wire inner snow portion 13 is filled with loess 40 to emit far infrared rays To this end, both sides of the cover 15 is formed with a fastening protrusion 14 corresponding to the fastening grooves 16 of the cover 15 is coupled to the cover 15 is formed and the concave-convex 17 is formed on the upper surface of the body 10 It is characterized by being.

Equipment protecting enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the equipment is protected from radiation and hazardous gases by equipment enclosures. More particularly the enclosures that enclose motor components are radiation opaque and purged with gas that has been filtered to remove ozone.

Sheet for preventing effect of water vein

본 발명은 인체에 유해한 영향을 미치는 수맥을 차단하고, 원적외선 및 음이온 발생기능을 갖는 수맥차단용 시트에 관한 것으로, 알루미늄을 증착시킨 상부필름과, 하부필름 사이에 원적외선을 방사하는 자연석 분말 40~65중량%, 알루미나 5~10중량%, 옥 15~30중량%, 카본 10~20중량% 및 세라믹 10~20중량%으로 이루어진 조성물을 접착제와 혼합한 혼합물을 도포하여 상부필름과 하부필름을 밀착시켜 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a water vein blocking sheet having a far infrared ray and negative ion generating function to block veins that have a harmful effect on the human body, and natural stone powder 40 to 65 that emit far infrared rays between the upper film and the lower film on which aluminum is deposited. The upper film and the lower film are adhered to each other by applying a mixture of a composition consisting of 5% by weight, 5-10% by weight of alumina, 15-30% by weight of jade, 10-20% by weight of carbon, and 10-20% by weight of ceramic with an adhesive. It is characterized in that the configuration.

It is a kind of with anti-baked wheaten cake, anticollision, anti-gunshot ability anti-accident shelter

本发明公开了一种具有防火烧、防撞击、防枪击能力的抗事故方舱，整体骨架采用主框架、内骨架、外骨架组成一个高强度的整体框架，既保证整体骨架在撞击条件下的高强度、高刚度，又减少了方舱内外直接连通的金属区域，有利于减少舱体内外的热传递；舱门密封结构设计为多层阶梯状结构，采用5道不同功能密封环节的设计，该舱门密封结构能保证在800℃～1200℃火烧事故下，舱门仍可在30min～60min内保证密封性；空调进风、回风管道防火烧密封设计，采用气动蝶阀密封设计，将气动蝶阀的气源放置在附件箱内，利用火烧高度将气管烧坏断气为触发，实现气动蝶阀的在火烧条件下的自动关闭；既保证正常使用情况下管道的开启，又能保证异常火烧条件下可靠关闭。

Buildings` shielding device, has number of segments forming Faraday cage and mechanically and electrically connected to each other, where electrically conducting contact is produced between segments by electrically insulated fastening units

The device has a number of segments (2, 2a, 2b) that are made from conductive fabric and form a Faraday cage, and connecting units (7, 8). The segments adjoin together and overlap each other in an edge area. The segments are mechanically and electrically connected to each other. An electrically conducting contact is produced between the segments by using electrically insulated fastening units (5, 6). Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a thermal insulation interconnection system with a device for shielding of buildings and parts of the building (B) a building with a device for shielding of buildings and parts of the buildings.

Electromagnetic wave absorbing plate

본 발명은, 투명한 판상(板狀) 유전체로 구성된 전자파 흡수판에 있어서, 유전체 두께가, 전자파가 유전체의 표면위에 입사할 때 입사측의 임피던스(Zxi)를 사용하여 결정된 전자파 흡수량이 10dB이상으로 되도록 결정되는 전자파 흡수판을 특징으로 한다. The present invention provides an electromagnetic wave absorbing plate composed of a transparent plate-like dielectric such that the dielectric thickness is 10 dB or more determined using the impedance (Zxi) on the incident side when electromagnetic waves are incident on the surface of the dielectric. It is characterized by the electromagnetic wave absorption plate to be determined. 전자파 흡수판, 입사측 임피던스, 투명 판상 유전체 Electromagnetic wave absorbing plate, incident impedance, transparent plate dielectric

Electromagnetic wave absorptive film and electromagnetic wave absorbent

本发明提供一种电磁波吸收膜以及利用该吸收膜的电磁波吸收体。该电磁波吸收膜具有塑料膜、在其至少一面设置的单层或多层的金属薄膜，在上述金属薄膜以不规则宽度和间隔形成多个实质上平行且断续的线状痕。

Multifunctional composite structure for extreme conditions

FIELD: production of composite materials. SUBSTANCE: multifunctional composite structure has modular design, which can be changed depending on extreme conditions, which will affect this structure, for example, hazardous radiation, flow of micrometeorites and orbital fragments, abrupt temperature changes etc. EFFECT: combinations of materials used in said multifunctional composite structure provide creation of support structure with low weight and maximum protection from radiation, effects of orbital fragments and temperature oscillations. 21 cl, 13 dwg, 1 tbl РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 735 149 C2 (51) МПК B64G 1/54 (2006.01) B64G 1/56 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B64G 1/54 (2020.05); B64G 1/56 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017113423, 18.04.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЗЕ БОИНГ КОМПАНИ (US) Дата регистрации: 28.10.2020 02.08.2016 US 15/226,219 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 18.10.2018 Бюл. № 29 (45) Опубликовано: 28.10.2020 Бюл. № 31 2 7 3 5 1 4 9 R U (54) МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНАЯ КОМПОЗИТНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЭКСТРЕМАЛЬНЫХ УСЛОВИЙ (57) Реферат: Многофункциональная композитная температуры и т.д. Сочетания материалов, конструкция имеет модульное исполнение, используемые в указанной многофункциональной которое может быть изменено в зависимости от композитной конструкции, обеспечивают экстремальных условий, которые будут создание опорной конструкции с низким весом и воздействовать на эту конструкцию, например максимальной защитой от излучения, воздействия опасное излучение, поток микрометеоритов и орбитальных осколков и температурных орбитальных осколков, резкие изменения колебаний. 4 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил., 1 табл. Стр.: 1 C 2 C 2 Адрес для переписки: 190000, Санкт-Петербург, BOX-1125, "ПАТЕНТИКА" 2 7 3 5 1 4 9 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2012040217 A1, 29.03.2012. US 2010086729 A1, 04.08.2010. US ...

Patent RU2017113423A3

7 ВУ’? 2017113423” АЗ Дата публикации: 21.08.2020 Форма № 18 ИЗПМ-2011 Федеральная служба по интеллектуальной собственности Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение 5 «Федеральный институт промышленной собственности» (ФИПС) ОТЧЕТ О ПОИСКЕ 1. . ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИЯ ЗАЯВКИ Регистрационный номер Дата подачи 2017113423/11(023465) 18.04.2017 Приоритет установлен по дате: [ ] подачи заявки [ ] поступления дополнительных материалов от к ранее поданной заявке № [ ] приоритета по первоначальной заявке № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи первоначальной заявки № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи ранее поданной заявки № [Х] подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) в государстве-участнике Парижской конвенции (31) Номер первой(ых) заявки(ок) (32) Дата подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) (33) Код страны 1. 15/226,219 02.08.2016 05 Название изобретения (полезной модели): [Х] - как заявлено; [ ] - уточненное (см. Примечания) МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНАЯ КОМПОЗИТНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЭКСТРЕМАЛЬНЫХ УСЛОВИИ Заявитель: ЗЕ БОИНГ КОМПАНИ, 05 2. ЕДИНСТВО ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ [Х] соблюдено [ ] не соблюдено. Пояснения: см. Примечания 3. ФОРМУЛА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ: [Х] приняты во внимание все пункты (см. Примечания) [ ] приняты во внимание следующие пункты: [ ] принята во внимание измененная формула изобретения (см. Примечания) 4. КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ОБЪЕКТА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ (ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ) (Указываются индексы МПК и индикатор текущей версии) ВбЧО 1/54 (2006.01) ВбЧСО 1/56 (2006.01) 5. ОБЛАСТЬ ПОИСКА 5.1 Проверенный минимум документации РСТ (указывается индексами МПК) В64С 1/52, В64С 1/56, В6АО 13/00, ВЗ2В 1/00, ВЗ2В 15/08, ВЗ2В 27/06, ВЗ2В 3/00, В32В 3/12, ВЗ2В 9/00, ВЗ2В 5/18, ВЗ2В 5/16 5.2 Другая проверенная документация в той мере, в какой она включена в поисковые подборки: 5.3 Электронные базы данных, использованные при поиске (название базы, и если, возможно, поисковые термины): Езрасепес, Соозе Раеп$, Раеагсь, КОРТО 6. ДОКУМЕНТЫ, ОТНОСЯЩИЕСЯ К ПРЕДМЕТУ ПОИСКА Кате- Наименование документа с указанием (где необходимо) ...

Filtration

바이오매스 공급원료(예컨대 , 식물 바이오매스, 동물 바이오매스 및 도시 폐기물 바이오매스)를 가공처리하여 유용한 생성물, 예컨대, 연료를 생성한다. 예를 들어, 당화된 바이오매스 물질 슬러리의 액체로부터 고형물을 분리하는데 유용할 수 있는 시스템들이 기재되어 있다. 두서너 가지 예를 들면, 농산물 잔류물, 목재 바이오매스, 도시 폐기물, 오일시드/케이크 및 해초류를 비롯하여 많은 잠재적인 리그노셀룰로스 공급원료가 오늘날 입수 가능하다.

Linear accelerator machine room

本发明提供一种直线加速器机房，涉及建筑物技术领域。该机房包括墙体、迷路、直线加速器放置区和机房移动屏蔽门，墙体包括迷路外墙、迷路内墙、侧屏蔽墙、主屏蔽墙以及与主屏蔽墙相连的次屏蔽墙，机房移动屏蔽门位于机房入口处，迷路连通加速器放置区与机房的入口，加速器放置区位于由迷路内墙、侧屏蔽墙、主屏蔽墙和次屏蔽墙围成的区域，迷路内墙处靠近机房屏蔽门的一侧设有迷路移动屏蔽门，在需要运输加速器进出机房时，迷路移动屏蔽门打开，否则，迷路屏蔽门处于关闭状态。通过在迷路内墙处设置可移动的屏蔽门，加速器进出机房时可以通过此门完成运输，只需小角度调节加速器便能实现加速器的移进移出，降低了加速器的移机难度。

MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITE DESIGN FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2017 113 423 A (51) МПК B64D 13/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017113423, 18.04.2017 (71) Заявитель(и): ЗЕ БОИНГ КОМПАНИ (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 02.08.2016 US 15/226,219 29 Адрес для переписки: 190000, Санкт-Петербург, BOX-1125, "ПАТЕНТИКА" Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 7 1 1 3 4 2 3 R U A (57) Формула изобретения 1. Композитная конструкция (100), содержащая: - внешнюю панель (12), выполненную из композиционного материала и имеющую толщину между внешней поверхностью (14) внешней панели (12) и внутренней поверхностью (16) внешней панели (12), при этом внешняя поверхность (14) внешней панели (12) и внутренняя поверхность (16) внешней панели (12) являются гладкими непрерывными поверхностями, которые по существу параллельны; - внутреннюю панель (24), выполненную из композиционного материала и имеющую толщину между внешней поверхностью (26) внутренней панели (24) и внутренней поверхностью (28) внутренней панели (24), при этом внешняя поверхность (26) внутренней панели (24) и внутренняя поверхность (28) внутренней панели (24) являются гладкими непрерывными поверхностями, которые по существу параллельны; - пространство (42) между внутренней поверхностью (16) внешней панели (12) и внутренней поверхностью (28) внутренней панели (24); опорную конструкцию (44) в указанном пространстве (42), соединенную с внутренней поверхностью (16) внешней панели (12) и внутренней поверхностью (28) внутренней панели (24); - пеноматериал (64), размещенный в указанном пространстве (42) и опорной конструкции (44); и - проволоку (66), проходящую через указанное пространство (42) между внутренней поверхностью (16) внешней панели (12) и внутренней поверхностью (28) внутренней панели (24) и имеющую высокую электрическую проводимость. 2. Композитная конструкция (10) по п. 1, также содержащая: 2 0 1 7 1 1 3 4 2 3 (54) МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНАЯ КОМПОЗИТНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ...

Joint structure between wall materials of magnetic shielding room

A kind of suction wave composite plate and its application

本发明公开了一种吸波复合板及其应用，所述吸波复合板由表及里依次设有电磁波透射层、电磁波损耗层和电磁波反射层，所述电磁波透射层包括电磁波透射复合材料，所述电磁波损耗层包括电磁波损耗复合材料。所述电磁波透射层具有很高的电磁波透射率，使电磁波易于入射到吸波复合板的内部，进而被电磁波损耗层消耗吸收，穿透电磁波损耗层的残余电磁波会在电磁波反射层的表面被反射，并被电磁波损耗层再次消耗吸收。本发明的吸波复合板具有优异的电磁波吸收损耗性能和力学性能，能满足建筑结构的要求，用于电磁屏蔽领域，能达到很好的电磁屏蔽效果，有效防止局部电磁外泄及区域外的电磁入侵干扰，在MRI系统扫描室等场所具有很好的应用前景。

Electromagnetic wave shielding sheet and method for preparating the same

An electromagnetic wave shielding sheet is provided to have excellent electromagnetic wave shielding capacity, excellent wrinkle resistance and adhesive property with electronic equipment by forming a flexible elastic support layer on an electrical conductive layer having high electrical conductivity and forming embossing portions on the surface. An electromagnetic wave shielding sheet(1) comprises an electrical conductive layer(11) made of metallic materials such as aluminum having high electrical conductivity to shield or absorb electromagnetic waves more effectively, an elastic support layer(12) made of high molecular resins providing flexibility and placed on one side of the electrical conductive layer to prevent the formation of irregular wrinkles on the electrical conductive layer while making an electrical conductive layer, and many minute embossing portions(13) formed on the surface to guide wrinkles to be formed regularly along the embossing portions while using a sheet and to increase adhesive property with electronic equipment.

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable.

Reconfigurable processing enclosures

Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) or other materials are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, in a vault in which the walls and optionally the ceiling include discrete units. Such vaults are re-configurable.

System of safety indicators for preventing explosive emergency situations

FIELD: physics. SUBSTANCE: system of safety indicators for preventing explosive emergency situations contains a system of sensors for the sounding system of a hazardous zone with a control electrovalve, the electrovalve running device that is mounted on the locking-and-clamping nut fixed in the upper part of the valve case. The piston is installed inside the case of the electrovalve and coaxially thereto; the piston is fixed in a "standby" state with a holder positioned perpendicular to the piston axis and is also fixed in the piston hole and two holes coaxial thereto in the electrovalve case. The electrovalve is connected to the sounding system of the hazardous zone, including sensors configured to exceed the maximum permissible concentrations of chemically hazardous substances present in this zone, and a probe tuned to exceed the maximum permissible levels of radioactive substances, the signals of which are fed to a common microprocessor that processes these signals and gives a control signal to turn on the electrovalve. The safety system in emergency situations was additionally equipped with a backup security element made in the form of an anti-explosion panel with an emergency warning system containing a metal armored frame with a metal armored cover and a lead filler, which has four fixed branch pipes at the ends. In the explosive object cover, four support rods are rigidly fixed, which are telescopically inserted into the fixed pipe-supports of the panel, the filler is made in the form of an air-lead disperse system. Lead is made in the form of crumbs, and the support rods are made elastic. To the ends of the support rods, from the side facing the metal frame, explosion-proof elements damping the impact of the shock wave are attached. Between the additional elements and the metal frame with the metal armored cover, the bushings of fast-disintegrating material, for example, "triplex" type glass, are mounted on the support rods. The emergency ...

Composition for construction material and gypsum board, method for construction with their application and wall

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: construction material on the basis of gypsum is produced by addition of water to composition, in which basic material represents combination of hydraulic gypsum and one type or two or more types of dry-hardening calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide, or is producd by means of mixing emulsions of synthetic resins with it and inorganic filler with high specific weight so that to execute reaction and setting or drying, at the same time composiiton differs by the fact that it includes 100 weight parts of at least one type or two or more types of main materials, selected from the group including calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide, and also emulsions of organic synthetic resins and 50-3000 weight parts of at least one type or two or more types of inorganic fillers, true specidic weight of which makes 3.5-6.0, selected from the group, including barium chloride, zinc oxide, aluminium oxide, titanium oxide, barium oxide, strontium carbonate, barium carbonate and barium sulfate. EFFECT: protection against radioactive radiation, small weight, convenience in use, safe for human body. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 393 563 (13) C2 (51) МПК G21F 1/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008122969/06, 29.09.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 29.09.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЙОСИНО ДЖИПСУМ КО., ЛТД. (JP) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.12.2009 2 3 9 3 5 6 3 (45) Опубликовано: 27.06.2010 Бюл. № 18 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 59214799 A, 04.12.1984. JP 63101471 A, 06.05.1988. JP 2001247348 A, 11.09.2001. RU 2083006 C1, 27.06.1997. 2 3 9 3 5 6 3 R U (86) Заявка PCT: JP 2006/319543 (29.09.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 09.06.2008 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2007/055074 (18.05.2007) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул.Б.Спасская, 25, ...

METHOD FOR OBTAINING SUGAR DERIVED SUGAR LIQUID SUGAR LIQUIDS

<p>La invención describe un método para obtener azúcares derivados de líquidos de biomasa sacarificados. Este método consiste en pretratar un material celulósico o lignocelulósico para radiación por ionización. Posteriormente, el método consiste en sacarificar el material celulósico o lignocelulósico radiado para obtener líquidos de biomasa sacarificados. Finalmente, el método consiste en eliminar las sales, ácidos parcialmente ionizados o ácidos completamente ionizados, de los líquidos de biomasa sacarificada con un sistema de electrodiálisis, en donde utilizar un sistema de electrodiálisis comprende un primer paso de electrodiálisis y un segundo paso de electrodiálisis, en donde el segundo paso de electrodiálisis comprende usar una membrana bipolar. De esta forma la biomasa (por ejemplo, biomasa vegetal, biomasa animal y biomasa de desechos urbanos) es procesada para producir intermedios y productos útiles, tales como energía, combustibles, alimentos o materiales.</p> <p> The invention describes a method for obtaining sugars derived from saccharified biomass liquids. This method consists in pretreating a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material for ionization radiation. Subsequently, the method consists in saccharifying the radiated cellulosic or lignocellulosic material to obtain saccharified biomass liquids. Finally, the method consists in removing salts, partially ionized acids or completely ionized acids, from saccharified biomass liquids with an electrodialysis system, where using an electrodialysis system comprises a first electrodialysis step and a second electrodialysis step, wherein the second electrodialysis step comprises using a bipolar membrane. In this way, biomass (for example, plant biomass, animal biomass and urban waste biomass) is processed to produce intermediates and useful products, such as energy, fuels, food or materials. </p>

Electromagnetically shielded window, sensor system using the window, and method of manufacture

A window is transparent to infrared and/or visible radiation, and is shielded against electromagnetic radiation. The window includes a substrate made of a material transparent to the selected wavelength band of radiation, and a multilayer grid pattern overlying the substrate. The grid pattern comprises a first layer of an electrically conductive material adjacent to the substrate, and a second layer of a magnetically permeable material overlying the first layer. Preferably, there is a third layer of an electrically conductive material overlying the second layer.

Electrical panel

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MULTIFUNCTION SURFACE COATING

MULTILAYER INSULATION

Fixing systems and assembly of multi-layer heat insulating components

The fixing system only comprises a single line of assembly fixings for the components on their right side and a single fixing line on their left side. The assembly lines are continuous so as to reduce thermal bridges and eliminate risks of damp introduction into the layers through the sides.

X=Ray screening panels - comprising laminates of sheet lead and resin-bonded board for ease of enclosure of hospital radiographic equipment etc.

Prefabricated panels of resin bonded particulate board incorporate an internal layer of sheet load. The panels can be assembled using angular or grooved pillars which also incorporate >=1 layer of lead, usually in orthogonally intersecting or overlapping layers. For ease of use in arranging partitions or screens for enclosing equipment emitting X-rays, e.g. for hospital radiography.

Agglomerated concrete block for construction

Below slab gas removal and sump system

A radon removal system includes a slab forming part of a foundation of a building, a barrier layer laid under the slab, the barrier layer being vertically gas impermeable and horizontally gas permeable. A gas inlet in the sealed system provides a fluid connection for gas flowing from the barrier layer through a sealed system (for example a sump body with water inlet, sump pump and water outlet) to a gas outlet. A negative pressure generated by the sealed system brings gas from the barrier layer into the sealed system through the gas inlet and out of the sealed system through the gas outlet.

Array for rapidoprint

对材料(例如，植物生物质、动物生物质以及城市废物生物质)进行加工以产生有用的中间体和产物，如能量、燃料、食品或材料。例如，描述了可用于使用拱顶的阵列处理原料材料，如纤维素和/或木质纤维素材料的系统、设备和方法。

Sliding door with tortuous leading edge path

Building elements and structures having materials with shielding properties

A shielding system includes a plurality of transportable modules, wall panels, or pods that are connectable to form a containment area and to define a radiation barrier. Each of the plurality of transportable modules has a first radiation wall defining the containment area, a second radiation wall spaced apart from the second wall, and a radiation shielding fill material positioned between the first radiation shielding wall and the second radiation shielding wall. The radiation shielding fill material includes one of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) filling a portion of a void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall, or a non-Newtonian fluid completely filling the void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall. A quantity of the radiation shielding fill material is sufficient to substantially reduce measurable radiation level outside the containment area.