A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal
A01N 31/04 - Oxygen or sulfur attached to an aliphatic side chain of a carbocyclic ring system
A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
Processes for imparting oil and grease resistance to paper products, In some embodiments, the process can include combining a plurality of fibers and water to produce a slurry; forming the slurry into a wet web; pressing and draining the wet web to produce a wet sheet; and drying the wet sheet to produce a dried sheet. A sizing composition and a barrier compound can independently be applied to at least one of the slurry, the wet web, the wet sheet, and the dried sheet. The sizing composition can include one or more alkenyl succinic anhydride compounds. The barrier compound can include a polyolefin dispersion, a styrene acrylate emulsion, a sucrose ester, a modified starch, styrene maleic anhydride, an ethylene acrylic acid dispersion, a styrene acrylic acid, a polyvinyl alcohol, an ethylene vinyl alcohol, or a mixture thereof. The dried sheet can have an average KIT Value of at least 3.
D21H 17/37 - Polymers of unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. polyacrylates
D21H 19/18 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising waxes
D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
3.
A RELEASE AGENT COMPOSITION FOR PAPERMAKING, A RELEASE AGENT EMULSION AND PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
The present invention relates to a release agent composition for papermaking, an emulsion, a preparation method and a use method thereof. The release agent emulsion of the present invention comprises (a) a hydrophobic material; (b) a cationic surfactant, comprising a quaternary ammonium salt type surfactant; and (c) a nonionic surfactant, comprising a polyoxyethylene type nonionic surfactant, wherein the emulsion is free of anionic surfactants, and wherein the emulsion has a particle size of about 0.05-1 μm. The release agent emulsion manufactured according to the method of the present invention has a small particle size, a narrow particle size distribution, and good stability, and thereby has significant application meanings in the papermaking process, especially in the production of crepe paper.
D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
4.
ANTIPOLYMERANT COMPOSITIONS WITH NAPHTHOQUINONE AND HYDROXYLAMINE AND METHODS OF USING
Described are compositions and methods for inhibiting and retarding polymerization of a monomer composition, which use a naphthoquinone and a hydroxylamine. When present in a monomer-containing composition, the combination of the naphthoquinone and hydroxylamine provides an unexpected beneficial antipolymerant effect inhibiting unwanted formation of fouling polymer. The antipolymerant combination can be added to a hydrocarbon composition, such as a petroleum, that can include a polymerizable components, such as styrene, where the hydrocarbon composition is purified or processed, such as in the case of distillation.
An indicator composition can be used to measure calcium hardness within a sample of water from a process water system. The indicator composition can include a calcium indicator, a range extender, and a buffer. The indicator composition can accurately measure calcium concentrations within the sample of water at low, moderate, and high calcium levels, including at calcium concentrations of greater than 50 ppm. The indicator composition can measure calcium hardness without the use of masking agents at a pH of less than about 7.
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
Liquid antimicrobial compositions providing efficacy against microbial and viral pathogens while also providing yeasticidal activity are provided. The compositions are compatible formulations that do not leave hazy, streaky, or tacky residues on treated surfaces and do not require PPE. Methods of using the liquid antimicrobial compositions are also provided.
An apparatus for dispensing a detergent solution from a solid detergent into a dishwasher can be attached to a dishwasher rack around a perimeter of the rack and collect water in the dishwasher and use the collected water to produce the detergent solution by dissolving a portion of the solid detergent. In various embodiments, the apparatus can include a detergent chamber to accommodate the solid detergent and optionally an end-of-detergent indicator to indicate an amount of the solid detergent in the detergent chamber. In various embodiments, release of the detergent solution can be controlled passively using size of a liquid outlet or actively using operational state of the dishwasher and/or a sensed signal indicative of the concentration of the detergent in the dishwasher water.
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for lithium ore beneficiation. The methods and compositions are suitable for use in flotation of lithium ore sources such as pegmatite, Zinnwaldite, Jadarite, or lithium mica. The methods include combining a lithium ore source, a water source, a collector, and optionally a frother to form a lithium beneficiation slurry; sparging the lithium beneficiation slurry; separating the sparged lithium beneficiation slurry to form a lithium beneficiary and a gangue; and collecting the lithium beneficiary, where the collector includes an oleic acid source, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a surfactant. The collectors obtain improved performance in terms of purity of lithium recovered from the ore, as a function of percent lithium recovery.
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for lithium ore beneficiation. The methods and compositions are suitable for use in froth flotation of lithium ore sources. The methods include combining a lithium ore source, a water source, and a collector composition to form a lithium beneficiation slurry; sparging the lithium beneficiation slurry; separating the sparged lithium beneficiation slurry to form a lithium beneficiary and a gangue; and collecting the lithium beneficiary, where the collector includes a C10 to C28 hydroxycarboxylic acid, a surfactant, and a solvent. The collectors obtain high yield of lithium and excellent selectivity for lithium species in the froth flotation of lithium ores.
Lubricity additives for fuels compositions are provided which are hydrocarbyl- containing oxygenated polyamines according to Formula (I) wherein one or more of -R1, -R2, -R34 is a carbon- and oxygen-containing group including a hydrophobic hydrocarbyl portion.
The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for inhibiting corrosion of metallic surfaces and dissolving iron sulfide deposits in aqueous systems. A method may include adding a composition to the aqueous medium. The composition may include malic acid or a salt thereof. The composition may optionally include an organic solvent and/or a corrosion inhibitor.
Compositions and colloidal particles are provided that may be used to improve a papermaking process. The compositions and colloidal particles may include a polymer and an inorganic salt. A papermaking process carried out using the presently disclosed compositions and colloidal particles may produce a paper product that has increased strength properties.
[0098][0098] Coupon cleaning for testing and analysis can be automated to reduce potential exposure to liquid solutions and to more quickly and efficiently clean multiple coupons. A robotic arm (18) is controlled and programmed to connect to one or more coupons (46) and to move the coupons (46) along a guide. The arm (18) then submerges the coupon (46) into multiple solutions and/or water in a predetermined sequence to clean the coupon. The coupon (46) is then replaced on a rack (26) to dry before being measured and analyzed. The process is automated in that no human is needed to contact the coupons or to move them through the cleaning sequence, which provides a safer process for cleaning of the coupons.
B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
B08B 3/12 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
The present application discloses a holder for corrosion pieces, comprising: a body (80) having a t-shaped hanger (82) at an upper portion, wherein said body is open from a front portion to a rear portion away from the t-shaped hanger; and a cage (90) for holding a corrosion piece at the open body, said cage comprising an open upper portion for receiving a corrosion piece, a closed lower portion, and substantially open from and rear sections; wherein said substantially open front and rear sections of the cage comprising one or more ribs (100) crossing said substantially open front and rear to aid in holding the corrosion piece in place.
Detergent compositions and methods of using the compositions to provide effective cleaning and enhanced antiscaling performance compared to traditional detergent compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain scale-inhibiting organic phosphonates, additional scale inhibitor comprising at least one polycarboxylate, polycarboxylic acid, or salt thereof, an alkalinity source, and optional additional functional ingredients.
Multipurpose rinse aid compositions and methods of using the compositions are disclosed. Compositions containing scale-inhibiting organic phosphonates, polycarboxylates or polycarboxylic acids or salts thereof formulated with hydrotropes and surfactants provide enhanced antiscaling performance compared to traditional chelants and threshold inhibitors used in rinse aid compositions.
Solid cleaning and degreasing compositions and methods of using the same for various hard surfaces and equipment degreasing are provided. The solid cleaning and degreasing compositions include at least two alkalinity sources, a chelant, and a surfactant providing degreasing efficacy that penetrates soils and efficient processing for solids. The compositions are particularly well suited for cleaning and degreasing efficacy for soil removal of baked on, greasy soils, including those found in ovens.
The non-oxidizing 2 in 1 cleaning and sanitizing foaming compositions of the present disclosure comprise a cationic biocide, one or more foaming nonionic surfactants, an alkalinity source, and water. The 2 in 1 foaming compositions are particularly suited for clean-out-of-place (COP) processes and effectively clean and sanitize hard surfaces and objects in a single step. The 2 in 1 foaming compositions efficiently remove soils, including heavy fat and protein soils, and provides stable, copious foam. Methods of using the 2 in 1 cleaning and sanitizing foaming compositions are also provided.
xyz z ; wherein x is either 0 or 1, y is from 2 to 25, and z is at least 1 and R is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, substituted, or unsubstituted, aliphatic, or aromatic alcohol with 11 carbon atoms. The disclosure also includes cleaning compositions comprising the undecyl alcohol extended surfactants described above, methods of cleaning using the cleaning composition comprising the novel, readily biodegradable surfactants disclosed herein in particular the removal so oily and/or greasy soils from a surface.
C11D 1/722 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylenes having mixed oxyalkylene groups
C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
C11D 17/00 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND CONTROLLING THE DOSAGE AND RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION OF HARD SURFACE CLEANERS AND RINSE AIDS IN AN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS WASHER
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for detecting and controlling the dosing and residual concentration ofhard surface cleaners and rinse aids in an automotive parts washer. In particular, the methods and systems are particularly suitable for washing systems employed prior to exterior plastic part painting. The methods and systems comprise a. UV meter (302), a controller (306), and a metering pump (310); wherein the controller is in electrical communication with the UV meter and the metering pump.
G01N 21/33 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using ultraviolet light
A method of analyzing water in a continuous casting process and controlling chemical addition to the water may involve measuring, with a plurality of sensors, at least one characteristic of a water in a plurality of different locations of a water recycle system for the continuous casting process. The continuous casting process can have multiple spray nozzles that spray water on a metal being cast, and the water recycle system may include a gravity settling tank, a filter, and a cooling tower. A processor can determine, using the measured at least one characteristic of the water from the plurality of sensors, a composite water quality value for the water in the water recycle system. A chemical additive can be controllably added into the water recycle system based on the determine composite water quality value.
Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a phenothiazine or a derivative thereof, a second inhibitor compound having a phenylenediamine or a derivative thereof, and a solvent. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylamide sulfate, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrolein, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.
Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical or a derivative thereof, a second inhibitor compound having a phenothiazine or a derivative thereof, and a functional solvent. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylamide sulfate, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrolein, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.
Solid alkaline metal protectant 2-in-1 detergent and rinse aid compositions effective for reducing corrosion and providing metal protection while also improving drying times of surfaces are provided. Methods of making the compositions and methods of using the same are also provided.
The invention provides a method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal in an industrial water system, the method comprising: (i) treating water of the industrial water system with a corrosion inhibiting-effective amount of a phosphorus-based treatment program comprising a phosphorus-based compound to provide a first treated industrial water, and (ii) treating the first treated industrial water with a corrosion inhibiting-effective amount of a metal-containing treatment program to provide a second treated industrial water, to inhibit corrosion of metal in the system.
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
C02F 5/04 - Softening water by precipitation of the hardness using phosphates
C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
C02F 5/14 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing phosphorus
C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
26.
TOPICAL CHLORINE DIOXIDE TREATMENT FOR MAMMALIAN TEATS
Chlorine dioxide compositions and methods of using the chlorine dioxide compositions on animal skin are disclosed. The chlorine dioxide compositions are formed by mixing an acidic composition and a chlorite salt composition together. The acidic composition includes an acid and an aldehyde.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
Disclosed herein are solid multi-function cleaning compositions useful for cleaning textiles and hard surfaces and comprising one or more alkalinity sources, one or more surfactants, a bleaching agent and optionally one or more of an antiredeposition agent, a filler, or a thickener, along with methods of using the compositions to remove soils, remove stains, sanitize textiles, bleaching textiles, or a combination thereof. Beneficially, the compositions provide excellent cleaning and bleaching efficacy at room temperature and at low concentrations of actives.
A flying insect station includes a surface that is treated with a bait product, such as a pesticide. The surface of the station is an attractant to flying insects, such as large flies, due to contrasting colors and/or a pattern surface, which increases interaction by flies with the surface and also aids in the retention of the pesticide at the surface. The patterns can take many forms. In addition, the surface can include portions that are smooth at the molecular level and other portions that are textured in order to better hold and retain the pesticide. The station, in conjunction with the pesticide, allows a service specialist to use the product on a placement surface in more places indoors than they could by spraying during non-operational hours.
A drape system (50) may include a drape (52) and a connector (54) for connecting a patient tracking device (22) across the drape (52). The drape (52) may be placed over a patient undergoing a medical procedure. The connector (54) may be defined by first (60) and second (62) connector bodies. The first connector body (60) may couple to a base (56) of the patient tracking device which, in turn, is attached to the patient. The second connector body (62) may couple to a head (58) of the patient tracking device. The head (58) of the patient tracking device can carry at least one tracking marker (24) configured to be tracked by a surgical position recognition system (26). The two connector (60, 62) bodies can connect together with the drape (52) positioned between the two bodies.
A61B 46/20 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for patients
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systems; Devices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
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ACOUSTIC MONITORING FOR DETECTION OF ANOMALOUS OPERATION OF CLEANING MACHINES
A computing device and/or computer-implemented method determines whether acoustic data, associated with operation of a cleaning machine represents normal or anomalous operation of the cleaning machine. In some examples, upon determining that the acoustic data represents anomalous operation of the cleaning machine, the computing device further identifies a root cause(s) of the anomalous operation and/or one or more remedial actions that may be taken in response the root cause of the anomalous operation.
Solid and liquid enzymatic rinse aid compositions for ware washing applications are disclosed and provide soil removal during the rinse cycle. In particular, compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced soil removal in a rinse step of ware washing.
One or more devices for a dish washing machine are disclosed herein. For instance, the dish washing machine may include one or more energy recovery devices configured to transfer heat between components of the dish washing machine. In various embodiments, the present subject matter simplifies maintenance (e.g., cleaning, replacement of parts) and use (e.g., replenishment of detergents, or the like) of dish washing machines (e.g., a dishwasher, or the like).
The disclosure relates to floor stripping compositions, methods of making the floor stripping compositions, and methods of using the floor stripping compositions. In particular, the floor stripping compositions have a low surface tension. Preferably, the floor stripping compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces. Most preferably, the floor stripping compositions are suitable for stripping acrylic floor finishes and acrylic polyurethane hybrid floor finishes.
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing the strength of paper. Some of the methods include reacting a cationic dialdehyde-modified polyacrylamide polymer with an amphoteric polymer to form a mixture, monitoring a pH of the mixture, optionally adjusting the pH of the mixture to a value from about 7.5 to about 14, holding the mixture at the value for a period of time to form a crosslinked polymer, and adding the crosslinked polymer to a pulp furnish.
A method applying a composition to a dryer cylinder is provided. The method includes determining an amount of water to apply onto a surface of a dryer cylinder based on a total evaporation rate of the dryer cylinder and spraying a composition including the water and a coating chemistry onto the surface of the dryer cylinder. Systems for applying composition to dryer cylinders are also provided herein.
The present application is directed to creping adhesives. The adhesive forms from a solution/dispersion of a polyelectrolyte complex that is composed of a mixture of one or more cationic polyelectrolytes, and one or more anionic polyelectrolytes. This adhesive complex offers several desirable features when compared to conventional, non-complex adhesives such as improved coating durability, wet tack and tunable coating softness, which are key properties for an adhesive to function as a creping adhesive.
D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
37.
POLYHYDROXY MULTI-IONIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF
Polyhydroxy multiple charged ionic compounds that are the reaction product from either a single amidation and aza-Michael addition reaction or a two-step process of synthesizing a gluconamide intermediate and thereafter undergoing an aza-Michael Addition reaction between the gluconamide intermediate and an ionic monomer are disclosed. Methods of making the multiple charged ionic compounds, and uses thereof are also disclosed.
C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
C07C 309/15 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the carbon skeleton containing amino groups bound to the carbon skeleton the nitrogen atom of at least one of the amino groups being part of any of the groups X being a hetero atom, Y being any atom
C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
C10G 33/04 - De-watering or demulsification of hydrocarbon oils with chemical means
38.
PPE-FREE TABLET DEGREASER AND MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER
Solid cleaning compositions that are safe for contact without the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have optimal dissolution rate and degreasing performance. In particular, the solid cleaning compositions include a non-hydroxide alkali metal alkalinity source(s), acid(s), water conditioning agent(s), a cleaning surfactant comprising an amphoteric, anionic and/or nonionic surfactant(s) and/or a coating surfactant comprising a nonionic surfactant(s) to provide the optimal dissolution and performance while being PPE-free are disclosed. Methods of providing concentrate and/or use solutions of the solid cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are also disclosed.
An all-encompassing chemo-mechanical solution for a water tank cycling system is described. The chemo-mechanical solution includes chemicals with strong alkali agent and surfactants used to help decompose protein and remove microorganisms. Water quality can be verified before, during, and after cleaning, and tests for types of microorganisms can help monitor cleaning efficacy, thereby allowing for a substantially real-time method to validate cleaning performance. Additionally, optimized parameters, unique cleaning tools, and a customized standard operating procedure enable effective cleaning. The system utilizes special plumbing to strengthen the mechanical force during clean cycling which helps to improve clean efficacy and to shorten the rinsing time after clean.
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
40.
CLEAN-IN-PLACE METHODS FOR FERMENTATION OPERATIONS
Clean-in-place methods applicable to improve production of fermentation operations are disclosed herein to monitor, report, and control the cleaning reagents applied, residual components thereof, and clean-in-place conditions within levels that are compatible with fermentation processes, without limiting the effectiveness of the clean-in-place protocol with respect to cleaning or sanitizing the fermentation system.
A method for operating a recirculating chemical-sanitizing dishwasher includes filling a wash tank of the dishwasher with water, and performing a first cycle of washing by circulating the water through a wash chamber of the dishwasher. A partial drain is performed of a first amount of water from the wash tank, and new water (for example, rinse water) is added to the wash tank according to a second amount of water approximately equal to the first amount to form partially refreshed water. A second cycle of washing is performed by circulating the partially refreshed water through the wash chamber of the dishwasher.
The method of improving an evaporative performance of a porous evaporative media in a cooling system that utilizes water evaporation for heat transfer, the method comprising contacting the porous evaporative media with a nonionic surfactant, optionally in combination with an antiscalant.
F24F 6/02 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air
F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
F24F 6/04 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
F28C 3/08 - Other direct-contact heat-exchange apparatus the heat-exchange media being a liquid and a gas or vapour with change of state, e.g. absorption, evaporation, condensation
F28F 25/08 - Splashing boards or grids, e.g. for converting liquid sprays into liquid films; Elements or beds for increasing the area of the contact surface
C11D 1/00 - Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent
A drape can be used to cover a display device in a medical environment to create a sterile barrier over the display. The drape includes a front panel and a rear panel. The drape can form first and second top corner pockets and first and second bottom corner pockets. The drape may include a pull tab connected to one or both of the first and second bottom corner pockets. In use, a clinician can position the first and second top corner pockets of the drape over first and second upper corners of the display. The clinician can grasp the pull tab and pull the drape around the bottom edge of the display, positioning the first and second bottom corner pockets of the drape over the first and second bottom corners of the display. This can provide a tight fit between the drape and display for good visualization through the drape.
A61B 46/10 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for instruments
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
44.
ANTIFOULANT COMPOSITIONS FOR VAPOR-SPACE APPLICATIONS
Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound including a hydroxylamine, a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine, and a third inhibitor including a benzoquinone or naphthoquinone. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, (meth)acrylic acid, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.
C07C 15/44 - Cyclic hydrocarbons containing only six-membered aromatic rings as cyclic part substituted by unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals monocyclic the hydrocarbon substituent containing a carbon-to-carbon double bond
C07C 13/15 - Monocyclic hydrocarbons or acyclic hydrocarbon derivatives thereof with a five-membered ring with a cyclopentadiene ring
The disclosure provides methods and compositions for coating substrates. A method of coating a substrate may include applying a formulation having a metal cation to a surface of the substrate to form a treated substrate, adding a solution having a biopolymer to the treated substrate, and allowing the biopolymer and the metal cation to react to form a coated substrate. The formulation may be applied to the substrate before the solution is added. A composition may include a reaction product of a biopolymer and a metal cation. The reaction product may be disposed on a coated substrate and the coated substrate may comprise a fibrous material.
This disclosure is directed to a system for detecting when an individual performs a prohibited action during a cleaning event. A wearable computing device that is worn by an individual performing cleaning in an environment detects movement associated with the wearable device during a cleaning event. One or more processors determines, based at least in part on the movement associated with the wearable computing device detected during the cleaning event, whether the individual has performed a prohibited action during the cleaning event. Responsive to determining that the individual performed the prohibited action during the cleaning event, the one or more processors perform an operation.
Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor compound having a hydroxylamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, (meth)acrylic acid, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.
Inhibitor compositions for abating undesirable polymerization during processing of hydrocarbon stream laden with reactive vinylic monomers are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, (meth)acrylic acid, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.
Inhibitor compositions for abating undesirable emulsion polymerization during processing of hydrocarbon stream laden with reactive vinylic monomers are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to a process stream. The process stream includes an ethylenically unsaturated monomer that is suspended in the bulk-phase and highly polar solvents as distractive distillation solvents.
Inhibitor compositions for abating undesirable polymerization in the vapor space during purification of reactive vinylic monomers are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical and a second inhibitor including phenylenediamine. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers in the vapor-space using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided.
C07C 15/44 - Cyclic hydrocarbons containing only six-membered aromatic rings as cyclic part substituted by unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals monocyclic the hydrocarbon substituent containing a carbon-to-carbon double bond
C07C 13/15 - Monocyclic hydrocarbons or acyclic hydrocarbon derivatives thereof with a five-membered ring with a cyclopentadiene ring
Disclosed herein are laundry emulsifier compositions comprising one or more ethoxylated alcohol surfactants and one or more organic solvents, along with methods of using the compositions to remove stubborn soils, particularly oily or greasy soils. The compositions disclosed herein are particularly useful at removing oily or greasy soils from textiles comprising synthetic fibers such as polyester or blends of polyester. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods of using the same which are cost-effective to make and use.
Method for determining the oxidative stability of a pyrolysis oil using a Rancimat technique, comprising: heating a sample of the pyrolysis oil, passing the gaseous rection products through an aqueous measurement solution and measuring the change in electrical conductivity of the measurement solution.
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
53.
METHOD OF ENZYMATIC CLEANING TO REMOVE MICROORGANISMS OR BIOFILM FROM INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
The present disclosure provides methods for cleaning industrial equipment. In one example, a method for reducing microorganism from industrial equipment includes: (1) cleaning the equipment with one or more CIP compositions using a CIP process; (2) rinsing the equipment with water; (3) adding an enzyme composition into the CIP process; (4) analyzing a sample of the fluid within the CIP process before, after, or before and after the addition of the enzyme composition to detect microorganisms; and (5) modifying the CIP process in response to any detected microorganism.
Non-fluorocarbon compositions for providing enhanced fluid repellency on various surfaces, including for laundry treatments in a finishing step of a laundry process, are disclosed. Non-fluorocarbon laundry treatment compositions and compositions including the non-fluorocarbon chemistries and a substrate surface are also disclosed along with methods of using the same in a laundry application.
An anti-static fuel additive composition and method for using the composition to reduce or prevent buildup of electrostatic charge is described. The anti-static fuel additive composition comprises a polysulfone and a copolymer derived from reaction of an alkanolamine and a hydrocarbyl-substituted 4-membered to 7-memebered ring anhydride; for example, a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride, a hydrocarbyl-substituted maleic anhydride, a hydrocarbyl-substituted phthalic anhydride, or a combination thereof.
The disclosure relates to color changing resin compositions for various applications. In particular, the color changing resin compositions are pH sensitive and indicate changes in pH that can reflect sufficient concentrations of sanitizing, disinfecting or other cleaning compositions in various applications of use. Kits for use of the color changing resin compositions, methods of synthesizing color changing resin compositions, and methods of using the same are also disclosed.
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
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COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MULTIPLE CHARGED CATIONIC COMPOUNDS FOR SOIL RELEASE
Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic polymers that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic polymers disclosed herein on a surface.
Antibacterial cleaning compositions including hand soaps include an organic acid, anionic surfactant, alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a nonionic Tween surfactant. The compositions provide a ready-to-use (RTU) liquid with a pH between about 2 and about 4 that is not irritating to skin. Methods of use are also disclosed.
A composition and method for dissolving foulant formed in a monomer manufacturing process. The composition may include an amide-containing compound and a solvent. Other components may optionally be included in the composition, such as a polymerization inhibitor or dispersant. The amide-containing compound may be, for example, dimethylacetamide. The solvent may be, for example, methanol or toluene. The foulant includes a polymer.
A method of reducing activity of sulfur and/or nitrogen metabolizing bacteria is provided. The method includes adding a composition of an alkali metal salt of chlorite and/or an alkali metal salt of chlorate and hydrogen peroxide to process water of a cooling tower and increasing a concentration of the composition from about 0 ppm to about 300 ppm in about 1 to about 100 minutes. The method results in significant savings of caustic and reduces sulfur and/or nitrogen metabolizing bacteria in the process water.
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/76 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation with halogens or compounds of halogens
A01N 25/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
C02F 1/50 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition or application of a germicide or by oligodynamic treatment
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
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A RESIDUAL SANITIZER USED FOR HARD SURFACE RESIDUAL SANITIZATION
Sanitizing and antimicrobial compositions and use of the same to disinfect or clean various surfaces are disclosed. In particular sanitizing compositions having residual activity for hard surface sanitization are disclosed. Methods for using the compositions on hard surfaces and other substrates are also provided.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
The present disclosure relates to disinfectant compositions comprising chlorhexidine digluconate, an anionic dye, polyvinylpyrrolidone, from about 25%w/w to about 80%w/w of one or more C1-C4 alkyl alcohols and a solvent other than the C1-C4 alkyl alcohol(s). Further disclosed are methods of manufacture and use for the disinfectant compositions. The compositions are particularly intended for skin disinfection, and in particular, before surgery.
A01N 37/18 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group —CO—N, e.g. carboxylic acid amides or imides; Thio-analogues thereof
The present disclosure relates to liquid cleaning compositions and their methods of use. Beneficially, the liquid cleaning compositions provide one-step cleaning and disinfecting of hard surfaces, including the cleaning of food-soils as well as microbial populations. A further benefit of the liquid cleaning compositions is that they fast drying and do not require rinsing.
The present disclosure relates to concentrated solid cleaning compositions and liquid use solutions for manual pot and pan cleaning, particulary for the hot pot industry. The cleaning compositions comprise an alkalinity source, anionic surfactant and a peroxygen source. Beneficially, the cleaning compositions provide not only a cleaning function, but also a destaining function. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the cleaning compositions to clean and destain food processing surfaces and ware.
The disclosed systems and method for evaluating the integrity of media pads 104 within an adiabatic cooling system 100 includes at least one media compartment 122 containing at least one media coupon 124 that is representative of at least one of the media pads 104. The system is adapted to be fluidly coupled to a source of representative process water 128 and to provide such water to the at least one media compartment 122. A source of airflow 144 fluidly is also coupled to the at least one media compartment 122. The flow of representative process water 128 and airflow 144 to the media coupon 124 within the media compartment 122 simulates the operation of the adiabatic cooling system 100. The at least one media coupon 124 may then be analyzed as representative of media pads 104 within the adiabatic cooling system 100.
G01N 17/00 - Investigating resistance of materials to the weather, to corrosion or to light
G01N 25/58 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating moisture content by measuring changes of properties of the material due to heat, cold, or expansion
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BLENDS OF ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER AND AN ACRYLATE-CONTAINING COPOLYMER AS POUR POINT DEPRESSANTS
A composition is provided that includes about 1 weight % to about 49 weight % of a copolymer including ethylene and vinyl acetate; about 1 weight % to about 49 weight % of an acrylate-containing copolymer; and about 2 weight % to about 98 weight % of a solvent. The composition can be used to decrease the pour point of a hydrocarbon, such as crude oil.
C10L 1/196 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds derived from monomers containing a carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond and a carboxyl group or salts, anhydrides or esters thereof
C10L 1/197 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds derived from monomers containing a carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond and an acyloxy group of a saturated carboxylic or carbonic acid
No rinse, low pH food contact disinfecting and sanitizing compositions comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds in combination with an acid source are provided. The compositions include antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADBAC), alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADEBAC), dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides (DAAC), or a combination thereof together with an organic acid. The disinfecting and sanitizing compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced microbial kill at an acidic pH and even at very low concentrations of the antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound.
A01N 37/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing carboxylic groups or thio-analogues thereof, directly attached by the carbon atom to a cycloaliphatic ring; Derivatives thereof
A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
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BLENDS OF ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER AND ALPHA OLEFIN MALEIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER AS HEAVY POUR POINT DEPRESSANTS
A composition is provided that includes about 2 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of a copolymer including ethylene and vinyl acetate; about 2 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a copolymer including an a-olefin and maleic anhydride; and about 55 wt. % to about 96 wt. % of a solvent. The composition can be used to decrease the pour point of a hydrocarbon, such as crude oil.
A method is provided for generating aldehyde-functionalized polymers such as GPAM, wherein progress of the aldehyde-functionalized polymer formation is monitored by measuring viscosity using an online viscometer. A method is also provided for enhancing paper strength, said method comprising generating an aldehyde-functionalized polymer, such as GPAM, according to the present disclosure, and combining said aldehyde-functionalized polymer with a fiber slurry or applying it to a paper sheet.
Disclosed are antifouling agents used in compositions and methods to reduce or prevent foulants in synthetic feedstocks derived from plastic. A method of reducing or preventing fouling in a plastic-derived synthetic feedstock composition may include adding an antifouling agent including a carboxylic acid anhydride or a copolymer of a dicarboxylic acid anhydride and alpha olefin to a synthetic feedstock composition derived from plastic pyrolysis containing a foulant to provide treated pyrolysate. The foulant may include, for example, nylon, polyvinyl chlorides, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamides, caprolactam, benzoic acid, phenol, p-cresol, dimethylphenol, isopropyl phenol, tert-butylphenol, dimethylethylphenol, napthalenol, varying lengths of alkenes and alkanes, propylene, tolune, pentene, butane, tetramethylindole, ethylbenzene, ethyldimethylpyrrole, dimethylfuran, tetrahydroquinoline, and any combination thereof.
C10G 75/04 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of antifouling agents
C10B 53/07 - Destructive distillation, specially adapted for particular solid raw materials or solid raw materials in special form of synthetic polymeric materials, e.g. tyres
C10G 1/10 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal from rubber or rubber waste
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NON-CORROSIVE HIGH-EFFICIENCY MILK SYSTEM SOLID CLEANING COMPOSITION WITH ALKALINE BUFFER SYSTEMS AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREOF
Solid cleaning compositions with surfactant (s), an alkaline buffer system and at least one additional functional ingredient are disclosed. The solid composition can be provided as tablets, including single use tablets, suitable for cleaning coffee system and milk system equipment. Methods for making the solid cleaning compositions and methods of using the same are also provided.
A solid, non-phosphorus water treatment composition can be used for cooling water treatment applications. The composition can include a polycarboxylic acid, a polymeric dispersant, a soluble corrosion inhibitor, and a fluorescent tracer. The composition can define a solid that is devoid of phosphorus and has a pH effective such that, when the composition is dissolved in water at a concentration of 2 weight percent to form a solution, the solution has a pH within a range from 1 to 5.
C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
C02F 101/20 - Heavy metals or heavy metal compounds
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
Methods and compositions for improving laundry whiteness through the use of phosphorus-free booster compositions are provided to decrease water hardness and heavy metal concentration. The phosphorus-free booster compositions are water treatment agents and methods of using the same provide high quality wash water that has low water hardness and controls heavy metals for improved textile whiteness.
Laundry detergent compositions that are neutral detergent containing a cationic amine surfactant in combination with nonionic surfactants are disclosed. The compositions beneficially remove difficult to treat soils, including food and industrial oils on polyester, cotton and polycotton blends, as part of a two-part cleaning wash process with an alkali step. Methods of using the neutral laundry detergent compositions are also disclosed.
A method of increasing paper strength is provided. The method includes adding a lignin-based compound to a pulp slurry; and adding a cationic polymer to the pulp slurry. When added to a pulp slurry, the combination of a lignin-based compound and a cationic polymer produce a comprehensive paper strength increase.
Compositions and colloidal particles are provided that may be used to improve a papermaking process. The compositions and colloidal particles may include a polymer and an inorganic salt. A papermaking process carried out using the presently disclosed compositions and colloidal particles may produce a paper product that has increased strength properties.
C09K 8/54 - Compositions for in situ inhibition of corrosion in boreholes or wells
C09K 8/524 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning organic depositions, e.g. paraffins or asphaltenes
C10G 75/02 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of corrosion inhibitors
Certain booster compositions and methods of using the booster compositions to clean fermentation equipment are disclosed. The booster compositions are useful in environments with variable, changing, unstable, or limited alkalinity sources found within fermentation equipment.
C09K 8/54 - Compositions for in situ inhibition of corrosion in boreholes or wells
C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
C07C 227/08 - Formation of amino groups in compounds containing carboxyl groups by addition or substitution reactions, without increasing the number of carbon atoms in the carbon skeleton of the acid by reaction of ammonia or amines with acids containing functional groups
C10G 75/02 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of corrosion inhibitors
C10L 10/04 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for minimising corrosion or incrustation
C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
D06M 15/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment
C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
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CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR MITIGATING ALKALINE CARBONATE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING
C09K 8/54 - Compositions for in situ inhibition of corrosion in boreholes or wells
C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
C23F 11/10 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in other liquids using organic inhibitors
C10G 75/02 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of corrosion inhibitors
C10L 10/04 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for minimising corrosion or incrustation
C07C 227/08 - Formation of amino groups in compounds containing carboxyl groups by addition or substitution reactions, without increasing the number of carbon atoms in the carbon skeleton of the acid by reaction of ammonia or amines with acids containing functional groups
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SUGAR/GLUCONOAMIDE ALKOXYLATE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
Compositions comprising a sugar alkoxylate and processes for preparing said compositions are provided. The compositions can be used as a bio-film inhibitor, rheology modifier, emulsion breaker, and/or emulsion inverter. Additionally, the compositions can be used in methods of breaking and/or inverting an emulsion of water and oil.
2-substituted benzimidazoles and methods of preparing the same are disclosed. The compositions may include a compound or salt thereof, a strong acid, and a carboxylic acid. The compositions may exclude a polar aprotic solvent. The compositions may be used to inhibit corrosion of a metal surface in contact with an aqueous system, and provide enhanced protection against corrosion of metals in the aqueous system.
191011p12213221 4101112213235678101112913730222122232425262827103030 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and q is an integer from 0 to 10.
C02F 5/12 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing nitrogen
C09K 8/54 - Compositions for in situ inhibition of corrosion in boreholes or wells
C10G 75/02 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of corrosion inhibitors
C10L 10/04 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for minimising corrosion or incrustation
Organic water conditioning agents may be added to an aqueous stream that is supplied to a steam generator, such as a heat recovery steam generator within a combined cycle power plant. These organic water conditioning agents may degrade to electrically-charged decomposition products that can interfere with cation conductivity measurements made on the aqueous stream. To allow deployment of the organic water conditioning agents, a sampling device can process aqueous samples to destroy interfering organic molecules, such as through heat or irradiation. Cation conductivity measurements can then be made on the aqueous sample after destroying and removing interfering organic species from the sample stream.
Systems and techniques can be used to invert an emulsion polymer under ultra-high shear. In some examples, a method for inverting an emulsion involves introducing the emulsion into a process liquid to form a dilute emulsion. The emulsion may be defined by a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase containing a polymer, with the polymer being soluble in the process liquid but the continuous phase being immiscible in the process liquid. A fluid pressurization device can pressurize the dilute emulsion to form a pressurized dilute emulsion. Thereafter, the pressurized dilute emulsion can be passed through a multi-channel flow restrictor, such as a capillary bundle, thereby generating a shear force for dispersing and inverting the emulsion in the process liquid.
It is provided a dosage pump (10) comprising a pump housing (12), a first valve (18), a second valve (20), an actuation lever (22), wherein the actuating lever (22) is adapted to be tilted around a tilting axis (24), a disc (34) for providing a torque, wherein the disc (34) is adapted to rotate around an input axis, a first cam (26) connected to the disc (34) and a second cam (30) connected to the disc (34), wherein the actuating lever (22) comprises a first raceway (28), wherein the first raceway (28) and the second raceway (32) are formed such that at least partially during an angle of rotation of the disc (34), where the actuation lever (22) has to apply an actuation force for opening and/or closing the first valve (18) and/or the second valve (20), the first cam (26) or the second cam (30), whose contact point to its corresponding raceway (28, 32)is farer away from the tilting axis (24) of the actuation lever (22) and/or adjusted to a lower torque at the actual angle of rotation of the disc (34), provides the tilting force onto the actuation lever (22). Due to the at least two cams (26, 30) the actuation force at the valves (18, 20) can be provided by means of the cam (26, 30) with a large lever arm, so that a lower torque of the disc (34) is sufficient, which can be generated with a lower energy consumption.
F04B 7/00 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving
F04B 15/04 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being hot or corrosive
F04B 43/02 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
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SYNTHETIC LUBRICITY ADDITIVES FOR HYDROCARBON FUELS
Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(-0-R2)n-Q]p (I) wherein p is 3 or greater; each n is independently selected from integers equal to 2 or greater; R1 is a C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group of valence p which is branched or linear and which is substituted or unsubstituted; each R2 is independently selected from C2-C20 divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups which are branched or linear and which are substituted or unsubstituted; and each Q is independently selected from -NH2 or a moiety according to formula II herein, wherein each R3 of formula II is independently selected from C8-C60 alkenyl groups which are substituted or unsubstituted, providing that at least one Q is the moiety according to formula II.
A neutralizer, destainer/descaling, and passivating composition and methods of using the same on metal surfaces are disclosed. The compositions are particularly well suited for the treatment of health care surfaces and other hard surfaces in need of treatment. In particular, the neutralizer, destainer/descaling, and passivating composition is an acid-based composition for use in instrument reprocessing.
C23F 11/04 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in markedly acid liquids
C23G 1/02 - Cleaning or pickling metallic material with solutions or molten salts with acid solutions
C23C 22/68 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous solutions with pH between 6 and 8
A zone antenna system includes a zone antenna mat including a substantially planar zone antenna and a zone beacon unit configured to establish a. detection zone and. detect presence of an electronic tag in the detection zone. Tire zone antenna system may form part of a compliance monitoring system in which presence of the electronic tag the detection zone is part of a monitored process, lire zone antenna system establishes a detection zone, detects entry of one or more electronic tags into the detection zone, and stores and/or wirelessly transmits entry' event data corresponding to one or more detected entry events for receipt by a remote or local computing device.
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
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SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR INJECTING GAS-INFUSED ADDITIVES
The present disclosure relates generally to systems, apparatuses, and processes for preparing a gas-infused additive that is useful within gas-floatation systems configured to separate solids and/or oils from a liquid within a suspension. The gas-infused additive can be injected into systems having a floatation consolidator to provide additional dissolved gas to the system. Advantageously, the processes and apparatuses disclosed herein are compatible with systems and processes having a single injection point for the addition of an additive or gas, without requiring substantial modification or reconfiguration of the system. The inventions described herein additionally teach that the gas-infused additive can be prepared and injected downstream of any pump present within the system, thereby protecting the pump from the damaging effects of cavitation corrosion and similar phenomena.
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for reducing fouling by natural and synthetic foulants that tend to precipitate during hydrocarbon collecting, processing, transporting, and storing. The method includes applying a composition to a hydrocarbon containing the foulant. The composition includes an effective amount of a reaction product of an α-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer and an amino-hydroxy compound. The foulants may include wax and asphaltenes, for example.
C10G 75/04 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general by addition of antifouling agents
C09K 8/524 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning organic depositions, e.g. paraffins or asphaltenes
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CRUDE OIL DEMULSIFIER COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
The present disclosure relates to demulsifier compositions and methods of resolving emulsions using the compositions. The demulsifiers include modified hydroxy-succinimide copolymers. For example, the demulsifiers may include ethoxylated or propoxylated hydroxy-succinimide copolymers. The demulsifier compositions are useful for resolving oil-in-water, water-in-oil, and complex emulsions of water and oil.
The disclosure relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, methods of making the hard surface cleaning compositions, and methods of using the hard surface cleaning compositions. The hard surface cleaning compositions are enzymatic and near neutral in pH. In particular, the hard surface cleaning compositions have reduced surface tension for cleaning surfaces with low surface free energy. Preferably, the hard surface cleaning compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the hard surface cleaning compositions comprise a biocide.
Disclosed are extraction solvents used in compositions and methods to refine synthetic feedstocks derived from plastic. Methods of refining plastic-derived synthetic feedstocks are also provided. For example, a method of refining a plastic-derived synthetic feedstock composition may include adding an extraction solvent to a synthetic feedstock composition derived from plastic pyrolyis to provide an extract phase and a raffinate phase, wherein the extraction solvent includes a polar organic extraction solvent immiscible in the synthetic feedstock. The methods may also include separating the raffinate phase from the extract phase to obtain a refined synthetic feedstock.
Compositions with a C5 to C22 fatty acid and an optional cationic amino/ester, cationic amino/amide, or salts thereof are disclosed along with methods of using such compositions to prevent corrosion or reduce microorganisms on surfaces over a broad pH range.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
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DOSING SYSTEM FOR A TUNNEL WASHER, DOSING UNIT FOR SUCH DOSING SYSTEM AND TUNNEL WASHER
The invention relates to a dosing system (24) for a tunnel washer (10), the dosing system (24) comprising: - at least one dosing unit (26, 28) for a dosed delivery of a plurality of products to be dosed into a respective compartment (18, 20) of the tunnel washer (10) and - reservoirs (30, 32) for each of the products to be dosed, wherein the at least one dosing unit (26, 28) includes a dosing line (34) with a dispensing point (36), a pump (38), a flow meter (40) and a multi-way valve assembly (42), which are fluid-technically connected in the dosing line (34) and wherein the at least one dosing unit (26, 28) is fluid-technically connected to the reservoirs (30, 32) via its multi-way valve assembly (42) in such a way that the products to be dosed by the respective dosing unit (26, 28) can be selected via the multi-way valve assembly (42) of said dosing unit (26, 28). The invention further relates to a corresponding dosing unit (26, 28), a corresponding use of such kind of dosing unit (26, 28) and a corresponding tunnel washer (10).
A method of inspecting a separation vessel may utilize off axis gamma scanning. During scanning, a gamma radiation source can emit gamma radiation through a separation vessel toward a detector, and the detector can detect radiation emitted by the gamma radiation source and passing through the separation vessel. The gamma radiation source may be positioned at a first vertical elevation along the separation vessel and the detector positioned at a second vertical elevation along the separation vessel different than the first vertical elevation. As a result, a radiation path may be defined between the gamma radiation source and the detector that transects the separation vessel at a non-zero degree angle with respect to a horizonal plane.
G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
A controller receives sensor data from a sensor of a water system in response to operation of the water system in an automation phase. The sensor generates data indicative of oxidant level of the water system. The controller determines observed water chemistry behavior based on the sensor data and compares the observed water chemistry behavior to learned water chemistry behavior. The water chemistry behavior may include a rate of increase or decrease. The controller performs an automation action in response to the comparison. The automation action may include modifying addition of oxidizing chemistry to the water system, generating an alarm, or sending an alert. The controller may receive sensor data in response to operation of the water system in a learning phase and determine the learned water chemistry behavior based on the sensor data received during the learning phase.
Disclosed are antioxidants used in compositions and methods to stabilize synthetic feedstock derived from plastic. Some methods disclosed herein include adding an antioxidant composition to a plastic-derived synthetic feedstock composition. Some methods disclosed herein include heating plastic under substantially oxygen free conditions at a temperature of from about 400° C to about 800° C to produce a pyrolysis effluent, distilling the pyrolysis effluent, recovering the synthetic feedstock, and adding a stabilizer to the synthetic feedstock to reduce contamination. The disclosure also provides compositions including a synthetic feedstock derived from plastic and an antioxidant.
C10G 1/02 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by distillation
C10G 1/10 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal from rubber or rubber waste
C10L 1/183 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing hydroxy groups; Salts thereof at least one hydroxy group bound to an aromatic carbon atom
C10L 1/223 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen containing at least one carbon-to-nitrogen single bond having at least one amino group bound to an aromatic carbon atom
Described are graphite-containing electrodes comprising zirconium-based coatings, which slow the loss of material from the electrodes when used at high temperatures, for example when used in arc furnaces between 1000 and 2000 °C. The zirconium-based coating may be disposed on a graphite-containing surface of the electrode, or on a pre-coating disposed on a surface of the electrode. The zirconium-based coatings include one or more zirconium compounds such as zirconia. Also described are compositions and methods to coat graphite-containing electrodes with zirconium-based coating compositions.
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