A method for controlling microbial growth in a sugar processing system is disclosed. The method comprises adding a peroxy acid into water of an extraction system of the sugar processing system, wherein the extraction system extracts sugar from a sugar-containing plant material. The peroxy acid is added to the extraction system at one or more of the following addition points: water entering a diffuser of the extraction system, a mid-tower region of the extraction system, water entering the diffuser from a water supply, pressed pulp water from a pulp press of the extraction system, raw juice exiting a cossette mixer of the extraction system, juice recirculated from the diffuser to the cossette mixer, and a cossette slurry entering the cossette mixer. In one embodiment, the peroxy acid is peracetic acid.
A method for controlling microbial growth in a sugar processing system is disclosed. The method comprises adding a peroxy acid into water of an extraction system of the sugar processing system, wherein the extraction system extracts sugar from a sugar-containing plant material. The peroxy acid is added to the extraction system at one or more of the following addition points: water entering a diffuser of the extraction system, a mid-tower region of the extraction system, water entering the diffuser from a water supply, pressed pulp water from a pulp press of the extraction system, raw juice exiting a cossette mixer of the extraction system, juice recirculated from the diffuser to the cossette mixer, and a cossette slurry entering the cossette mixer. In one embodiment, the peroxy acid is peracetic acid.
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Technical support services, namely, technical consultation relating to manufacturing equipment for food production and processing Consultancy relating to food safety as it relates to cleanliness and sanitizing equipment for food production and processing; technical support services, namely, technical consultation relating to cleanliness and sanitizing equipment for food production and processing Training services in the field of food safety, chemicals for food production and processing, and equipment for food production and processing Technical support services, namely, technical consultancy relating to technical research in the field of food safety and testing and evaluation of equipment for food production and processing to improve performance and efficiency of such equipment; Chemistry consultation in the field of chemicals for food production and processing; Consultancy relating to testing of chemicals for food production and processing; Consultancy relating to food safety as it relates to food safety testing
5.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MICROBIAL GROWTH IN AN ETHANOL FERMENTATION SYSTEM
A method for controlling microbial growth in an ethanol fermentation system is disclosed wherein the method comprises: (a) adding a biocide including a peroxy acid (e.g., peracetic acid) into a fermentable medium, wherein the biocide is essentially free of chelating agents; and (b) fermenting the fermentable medium with yeast to produce a fermented medium including ethanol. The method may further comprise: (c) distilling the fermented medium to separate at least a portion of the ethanol from solids in the fermented medium; and (d) producing a distillers grain product from the solids. By using a biocide essentially free of chelating agents, the method does not introduce undesirable chelating compounds into the co-product non-fermentable solids of ethanol production that are processed into distillers grain products.
C12N 1/22 - Processes using, or culture media containing, cellulose or hydrolysates thereof
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste
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Method for Controlling Microbial Growth in Sugar Processing
A method for controlling microbial growth in a sugar processing system is disclosed, wherein the method comprises adding a peroxy acid into water of a flume system used for transporting a sugar-containing plant material from a delivery or storage location to a wash system. In one non-limiting example embodiment, the sugar-containing plant material comprises sugar beets, and the peroxy acid comprises peracetic acid.
A01N 37/16 - 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 Thio-analogues thereof
A method for controlling microbial growth in an ethanol fermentation system is disclosed wherein the method comprises: (a) adding a biocide including a peroxy acid (e.g., peracetic acid) into a fermentable medium, wherein the biocide is essentially free of chelating agents; and (b) fermenting the fermentable medium with yeast to produce a fermented medium including ethanol. The method may further comprise: (c) distilling the fermented medium to separate at least a portion of the ethanol from solids in the fermented medium; and (d) producing a distillers grain product from the solids. By using a biocide essentially free of chelating agents, the method does not introduce undesirable chelating compounds into the co-product non-fermentable solids of ethanol production that are processed into distillers grain products.
C12P 1/02 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using fungi
A method for controlling microbial growth in a sugar processing system is disclosed, wherein the method comprises adding a peroxy acid into water of a flume system used for transporting a sugar-containing plant material from a delivery or storage location to a wash system. In one non-limiting example embodiment, the sugar-containing plant material comprises sugar beets, and the peroxy acid comprises peracetic acid.
A method for controlling microbial growth in a sugar processing system is disclosed, wherein the method comprises adding a peroxy acid into water of a flume system used for transporting a sugar-containing plant material from a delivery or storage location to a wash system. In one non-limiting example embodiment, the sugar-containing plant material comprises sugar beets, and the peroxy acid comprises peracetic acid.
A titration system is disclosed for determining content of an analyte in a sample. The titration system comprises: a controller; a reaction vessel; a titration vessel and an indicator vessel in fluid communication with the reaction vessel; a spectroscopy unit; a sensor for outputting a signal to the controller based on a force exerted by the reaction vessel on the sensor. The controller executes a stored program to: (i) perform titration by delivering to the reaction vessel a first mass of a first fluid comprising the sample, a second mass of a second fluid comprising indicator, and a third mass of a third fluid comprising titrant; (ii) detect color change in the mixture in the reaction vessel based on a signal from the spectroscopy unit and stop titration; and (iii) calculate content of the analyte in the sample based on the first mass, the second mass, and the third mass.
G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
G01N 31/16 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using titration
A titration system is disclosed for determining content of an analyte in a sample. The titration system comprises: a controller; a reaction vessel; a titration vessel and an indicator vessel in fluid communication with the reaction vessel; a spectroscopy unit; a sensor for outputting a signal to the controller based on a force exerted by the reaction vessel on the sensor. The controller executes a stored program to: (i) perform titration by delivering to the reaction vessel a first mass of a first fluid comprising the sample, a second mass of a second fluid comprising indicator, and a third mass of a third fluid comprising titrant; (ii) detect color change in the mixture in the reaction vessel based on a signal from the spectroscopy unit and stop titration; and (iii) calculate content of the analyte in the sample based on the first mass, the second mass, and the third mass.
G01N 31/16 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using titration
G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
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chemicals for industrial use; chemicals for cleaning, namely, degreasing and cleaning solvents; chemical preparations in the nature of actuators and enhancers of the natural organic decomposition of fat and oils; defoaming agents; chemical preparations and substances used to denature other chemical substances by rendering them unsuitable for human and animal consumption; bleaching preparations for industrial purposes; chemical preparations, namely, degreasing and cleaning solvents
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System and method for preparing alkali metal salt emulsifying agents
A system and method combine a first reactant with a second reactant to create a reaction product. A first pump is in fluid communication with a reaction vessel and a source of the first reactant. A second pump is in fluid communication with the reaction vessel and a source of the second reactant. A gas sparger is located in the reaction vessel, and the gas sparger is in fluid communication with a gas source for providing gas to the reaction vessel. A controller is configured to execute a program stored in the controller to: (i) receive a sensor signal based on a force exerted by the reaction vessel in a direction toward the sensor, and (ii) operate the first pump and the second pump to deliver to the reaction vessel the first reactant and the second reactant thereby causing a reaction that creates the reaction product.
A cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a roller system including a drive roller and one or more guide rollers configured to receive an elongated article to be cleaned. Each guide roller and the drive roller form a serpentine path for the article. The cleaning apparatus further includes a frame for supporting each guide roller and the drive roller; and a fluid delivery system for directing fluid at top and bottom faces of the article. The fluid delivery system includes one or more conduits. Each conduit is in fluid communication with a plurality of nozzles to direct fluid to the top and the bottom faces of the article. The cleaning apparatus further includes an actuator to linearly displace at least one of conduits back and forth during operation. The drive roller may be a sprocket for engaging and transporting the article. The article may be a conveyor belt.
B08B 1/02 - Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
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D06G 1/00 - Beating, brushing, or otherwise mechanically cleaning or pressure cleaning carpets, rugs, sacks, hides, or other skin or textile articles or fabrics
B08B 11/02 - Devices for holding articles during cleaning
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chemicals for industrial use; chemicals for cleaning, namely, degreasing and cleaning solvents; chemical preparations in the nature of actuators and enhancers of the natural organic decomposition of fat, and oils; defoaming agents; denaturing chemicals; bleaching preparations for industrial purposes; chemical preparations, namely, degreasing and cleaning solvents marking ink for animals and carcasses laundry detergents; chemical laundry additives to boost detergent and bleach effectiveness; chemicals for laundering, namely, washing preparations and laundry bleach; all-purpose cleaners industrial lubricants; lubricants for industrial machinery insecticides; fungicides; disinfectants; sanitizing chemicals and preparations for industrial use; hand-sanitizing preparations; all-purpose deodorizer preparations for household, commercial and industrial use; antimicrobial hand soap
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Oil extraction method and composition for use in the method
A composition is disclosed for aiding extraction of an emulsified oil from an oil and water emulsion. The composition includes silicon containing particles at a level of 0.1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; an emulsifying agent at a level of 1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; and water at a level of 40 wt. % to 99 wt. %. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) dispersing silicon containing particles into the material using a mechanical blending device; and (b) separating the oil from the material. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a dispersion of silicon containing particles in water; (b) metering the dispersion into the material; and (c) separating the oil from the material.
Disclosed is a stable fertilizer composition including: a sulfur-containing compound; and a reaction product of a potassium-containing compound and a humectant selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols, esters of polyhydric alcohols, polyalkylene glycols, and hydroxylated carboxylic acids. One version of the fertilizer composition also includes a nitrogen-containing compound; a phosphorous-containing compound; and at least one more additional macronutrient or micronutrient. The macronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of calcium and magnesium, and the micronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, boron, nickel, and molybdenum. The fertilizer composition may be essentially free of chelated metals and chelated metal salts. Methods of using a solution of the fertilizer composition for supplying plant nutrients to a plant are also disclosed.
Disclosed is a stable fertilizer composition including: a sulfur-containing compound; and a reaction product of a potassium-containing compound and a humectant selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols, esters of polyhydric alcohols, polyalkylene glycols, and hydroxylated carboxylic acids. One version of the fertilizer composition also includes a nitrogen-containing compound; a phosphorous-containing compound; and at least one more additional macronutrient or micronutrient. The macronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of calcium and magnesium, and the micronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, boron, nickel, and molybdenum. The fertilizer composition may be essentially free of chelated metals and chelated metal salts. Methods of using a solution of the fertilizer composition for supplying plant nutrients to a plant are also disclosed.
C05D 11/00 - Mixtures of fertilisers covered by more than one of main groups
C05G 1/00 - Mixtures of fertilisers covered individually by different subclasses of class
C05G 3/00 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity
C05G 3/70 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting wettability, e.g. drying agents
Disclosed is a liquid fertilizer including: (i) an aqueous composition including ammonium thiosulfate; and (ii) a complex of a metal ion and a chelating agent, wherein the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and molybdenum. The complex lowers the freeze point of the aqueous composition when creating a liquid fertilizer including the ammonium thiosulfate and the complex. Optionally, the liquid fertilizer includes borate ions. Methods of using the liquid fertilizer are also disclosed.
11-15 alkyl group, wherein n is an average degree of ethoxylation, and wherein n is in the range of from 3 to 20; and (ii) at least one of an additional non-ionic surfactant, a water soluble solvent, or a hydrotrope. In one version of the composition, an upper limit of a range of molecular weights of the surfactant is 1300 grams or below. In another version of the composition, the composition has a gel point such that it will be in the liquid phase before and after dilution with any amount of water at all temperatures of 40° F. and above. A method of cleaning a membrane using the compositions is also disclosed.
A composition is disclosed for cleaning a membrane. The composition includes: (i) a non-ionic surfactant having the formula: R-O(CH2CH2O)n H, wherein R is a branched, substituted or unsubstituted, C11-15 alkyl group, wherein n is an average degree of ethoxylation, and wherein n is in the range of from 3 to 20; and (ii) at least one of an additional non- ionic surfactant, a water soluble solvent, or a hydrotrope. In one version of the composition, an upper limit of a range of molecular weights of the surfactant is 1300 grams or below. In another version of the composition, the composition has a gel point such that it will be in the liquid phase before and after dilution with any amount of water at all temperatures of 40.degree.F and above. A method of cleaning a membrane using the compositions is also disclosed.
A demulsifying composition is disclosed for aiding extraction of an emulsified oil from an oil and water emulsion. The composition includes one or more non-ionic surfactants having a HLB value of 6 or greater, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated plant oils, alkoxylated plant fats, alkoxylated animal oils, alkoxylated animal fats, alkyl polyglucosides, alkoxylated glycerols, and mixtures thereof. The composition may include silicon containing particles. A method for recovering oil from a corn to ethanol process is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of adding the composition to a process stream of the corn to ethanol process, and extracting oil from the process stream.
A demulsifying composition is disclosed for aiding extraction of an emulsified oil from an oil and water emulsion. The composition includes one or more non-ionic surfactants having a HLB value of 6 or greater, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated plant oils, alkoxylated plant fats, alkoxylated animal oils, alkoxylated animal fats, alkyl polyglucosides, alkoxylated glycerols, and mixtures thereof. The composition may include silicon containing particles. A method for recovering oil from a corn to ethanol process is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of adding the composition to a process stream of the corn to ethanol process, and extracting oil from the process stream.
A system for mixing a first fluid with one or more additional fluids to create a mixed fluid and for dispensing the mixed fluid is disclosed. The dispensing system includes a mixing tank; a first pump for the first fluid; a second pump for a second fluid; and a sensor positioned adjacent the mixing tank wherein the sensor outputs a signal based on a force exerted by the mixing tank in a direction toward the sensor. A controller of the system execute a program to: (i) receive the signal from the sensor, and (ii) operate the first pump for a first time period and operate the second pump for a second time period based on the signal from the sensor such that the first fluid and the second fluid are delivered to the mixing tank before being delivered to a storage tank for dispensing the mixed fluids.
A composition is disclosed for aiding extraction of an emulsified oil from an oil and water emulsion. The composition includes silicon containing particles at a level of 0.1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; an emulsifying agent at a level of 1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; and water at a level of 40 wt. % to 99 wt. %. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) dispersing silicon containing particles into the material using a mechanical blending device; and (b) separating the oil from the material. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a dispersion of silicon containing particles in water; (b) metering the dispersion into the material; and (c) separating the oil from the material.
A composition is disclosed for aiding extraction of an emulsified oil from an oil and water emulsion. The composition includes silicon containing particles at a level of 0.1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; an emulsifying agent at a level of 1 wt. % to 30 wt. %; and water at a level of 40 wt. % to 99 wt. %. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) dispersing silicon containing particles into the material using a mechanical blending device; and (b) separating the oil from the material. A method of extracting oil from an oil and water emulsion in a material is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a dispersion of silicon containing particles in water; (b) metering the dispersion into the material; and (c) separating the oil from the material.
Methods for depolymerizing polysaccharides are disclosed. In certain exemplary methods, polysaccharides having a first average molecular weight can be reacted with hydroxyl free radicals to produce polysaccharides having a second average molecular weight lower than the first average molecular weight. The hydroxyl free radicals can be formed by interaction of an oxidant with a catalyst comprising a polydentate ligand complexed with a metal ion. In certain exemplary embodiments, the oxidant can be hydrogen peroxide, and the catalyst can be iron methylglycine diacetate or iron-2,3,4,5,6 pentahydroxyhexanoate.
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Defoamers [, ] * and * Antifoams [, Wetting and Dispersing Agents, and Specialty Surfactants for Surface Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Plastics and Paper ]
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
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03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
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PAPER MAKING CHEMICALS; SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOUNDS-NAMELY, PHOSPHATING COMPOSITIONS AND RUST PREVENTATIVES; AND INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE PREPARATIONS-NAMELY, WATER TREATMENTS FOR SPRAY BOOTHS [ CLEANERS-NAMELY, ELECTRIC MOTOR AND MACHINERY CLEANERS, AUTOMATIC CAR WASH CLEANERS, PAINT AND INK STRIPPERS, URETHANE FOAM STRIPPERS, ELECTROLYTIC CLEANERS, AND ACID DIP CLEANERS ]
