Systems, methods, and techniques disclosed and contemplated herein relate to processing high level radioactive waste (HLW). Exemplary techniques are applicable to various fuel types, such as metal/chloride salt HLW streams from pyroprocessing of sodium bonded metallic fast reactor fuel; metal and halide salt HLW from molten salt reactors; and SiC/pyrolytic carbon from mechanically breached TRISO (tri -structural isotropic particle fuel) kernels with oxide fission products (FPs) from reprocessing. Exemplary waste forms are cermets.
In one aspect, a method for installing tamper-indicating assemblies relative to drum enclosure assemblies includes supporting, with an installation tool, a tamper-indicating assembly relative to a drum enclosure assembly such that at least a portion of a closure bolt of the drum enclosure assembly and first and second flanged ends of a lid ring of the drum enclosure assembly are received within a cavity of a tamper-indicating device (TID) of the tamper-indicating assembly. The method also includes inserting, with the installation tool, a pin of the tamper-indicating assembly through a bore of the TID and across a cavity of the TID and deforming, with the installation tool, a portion of the pin relative to the TID to secure the pin within the bore of the TID.
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65B 51/04 - Application d'éléments séparés de scellement ou d'amarrage, p. ex. pinces
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RADIALLY ORIENTED HONEYCOMB AND STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM
Structures including a curved corrugated wall fabricated from a plurality of layers formed of one or more shaped strips and methods of forming the structures are described. A shaped strip used in the fabrication includes a variable profile across the width of the strip with a first edge of a strip defining a series of cell profiles of a first geometric shape and a second, opposite edge of the strip defining a series of cell profiles of a second, different geometric shape, with each cell transitioning from the first profile to the second profile across the width of the strip. The geometry of the cell profiles at either end of each cell can be designed with respect to one another to allow for radial orientation of the strip about an axis with little or no deformation or stress on the strip edges.
E04C 2/36 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure composés de plusieurs éléments séparés analogues à des feuilles séparés par des bandes de matériaux disposées transversalement, p. ex. panneaux alvéolaires
B31D 3/02 - Fabrication d'articles de structure alvéolaire, p. ex. de panneaux d'isolation de réseaux en nids d'abeilles
B31D 5/02 - Procédés à plusieurs phases pour la fabrication d'articles à trois dimensions comportant un pressage
B32B 3/12 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche d'alvéoles disposées régulièrement, soit formant corps unique dans un tout, soit structurées individuellement ou par assemblage de bandes indépendantes, p. ex. structures en nids d'abeilles
E04B 2/02 - Murs, p. ex. cloisons, pour bâtimentsStructure des murs en ce qui concerne l'isolationAssemblages spécifiques pour les murs édifiés par couches successives d'éléments de construction
E04B 2/50 - Murs comportant des cavités aussi bien entre les éléments qu’à l’intérieur de ceux-ciMurs formés d’éléments dont chacun consiste en plusieurs pièces tenues écartées au moyen d’entretoises, l’une des pièces au moins ayant des cavités utilisant des éléments dont la forme générale diffère de celle d'un parallélépipède
E04C 2/32 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure formés d'un matériau ondulé ou cannelé analogue à des feuillesÉléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure composés de couches de ce genre avec ou sans couches d'un matériau plat en feuilles
4.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND DEPOSITING NANO-SCALE MATERIALS
The present invention is directed to a system for manufacturing and depositing nano-scale materials and a corresponding method. The system may include a first capillary, a second capillary, a first mixing region, and a deposition subsystem. The deposition subsystem may include a print head and a modified atomic force microscope subsystem. The modified atomic force microscope subsystem may include a modified atomic force microscope tip having an aperture for depositing nano-scale materials.
B05D 3/00 - Traitement préalable des surfaces sur lesquelles des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides doivent être appliquésTraitement ultérieur des revêtements appliqués, p. ex. traitement intermédiaire d'un revêtement déjà appliqué, pour préparer les applications ultérieures de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
The present invention is directed to a biomolecular material and related methods of forming and utilizing such biomolecular material. In one aspect, a biomolecular material includes a porous material and one or more biomolecules. In one aspect, a method for forming a biomolecular material may include applying one or more biomolecules to a porous material and lyophilizing the one or more biomolecules.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des solides comme supports ou diluants
A01N 43/16 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un ou plusieurs atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle avec un hétéro-atome des cycles à six chaînons avec l'oxygène comme hétéro-atome du cycle
A01P 1/00 - DésinfectantsComposés antimicrobiens ou leurs mélanges
C03C 17/28 - Traitement de surface du verre, p. ex. du verre dévitrifié, autre que sous forme de fibres ou de filaments, par revêtement par des matières organiques
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING VARIABLE DC OFFSET OF PERIODIC ANALOG SIGNALS
A signal processing system and method for removing a direct-current (DC) component from an analog input signal input is provided. The signal processing system includes an input transmission line, a first reference measurement circuit, a second reference measurement circuit, a bias detection circuit, and a bias removal circuit. The method includes determining, via the first reference measurement circuit, a first measured peak signal; determining, via the second reference measurement circuit, a second measured peak signal; determining, via the bias detection circuit, a bias signal indicative of the DC component of the analog input signal based at least in part on the first and second measured peak signals; and generating, via the bias removal circuit, an analog output signal based at least in part on the analog input signal and the bias signal. The analog output signal is the analog input signal with the DC component removed therefrom.
An off-gas filter and a method for forming an off-gas filter are provided. The off-gas filter comprises a polymer composition that comprises a polymeric matrix and a cesium sorbent dispersed within the matrix. The method comprises 3D printing the off-gas filter.
B01J 20/10 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant de la silice ou un silicate
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
B01J 20/06 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des oxydes ou des hydroxydes des métaux non prévus dans le groupe
B01J 20/28 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation caractérisées par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques
B01J 20/30 - Procédés de préparation, de régénération ou de réactivation
B29C 64/135 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque la source d’énergie étant concentrée, p. ex. lasers à balayage ou sources lumineuses focalisées
Photoelectrodes and photoelectrochemical redox flow batteries incorporating the photoelectrodes are disclosed. The photoelectrodes include a photoactive semiconductor and a plurality of nanoparticles, each of which includes a plurality of edges and/or points, e.g., nanostars, nanopyramids, nanorods, etc.
Additive manufacturing systems and methods. An additive manufacturing system includes a build volume; a powder disposed in the build volume, the powder occupying at least a portion of the build volume and having an outer boundary; a beam generator configured to generate a beam to irradiate the powder; and a ram defining a passthrough configured to transmit the beam to an irradiation location disposed within the outer boundary of the powder.
In one aspect, a pallet includes a plate configured to support a pallet object relative to a support surface and a capture assembly supported relative to the plate. The capture assembly is configured to selectively engage and disengage the pallet object and includes one or more capture bars movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. Each capture bar of the one or more capture bars is configured to be engaged with a portion of the pallet object when in the locked position and disengaged from said portion of the pallet object when in the unlocked position. Additionally, each capture bar of the one or more capture bars is configured to be actuated to the unlocked position with movement of the pallet towards the support surface and actuated to the locked position with movement of the pallet away from the support surface.
A method for producing alane is provided. The method comprises forming a solution comprising an alane adduct and a Lewis acid. The alane adduct comprises alane and a coordinating ligand. The method further comprises exposing the solution to a laser or high-power light at a at least one wavelength selected to cause dissociation of a bond between the alane and the coordinating ligand, resulting in crystallization of the alane and binding of the coordinating ligand to the Lewis acid after dissociation and separating the crystallized alane from the coordinating ligand and Lewis acid.
C01B 6/06 - Hydrures d'aluminium, de gallium, d'indium, de thallium, de germanium, d'étain, de plomb, d'arsenic, d'antimoine, de bismuth ou de poloniumMonoboraneDiboraneLeurs complexes d'addition
B01J 19/12 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des radiations électromagnétiques
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Systems and methods for controlling heat transfer between components
A system for controlling heat transfer between components. The system includes a first component and a second component spaced apart from the first component. The system also includes a thermal diode positioned between the first and second components. The thermal diode includes a negative coefficient of thermal expansion layer and a positive coefficient of thermal expansion layer. The thermal diode is configured to transition between a connected state and a disconnected state. The thermal diode is configured to transition back-and-forth between the connected and disconnected states with variations in at least one of a first temperature of the first component or a second temperature of the second component.
A system for deploying a microorganism to a target environment. The system comprises a plurality of micromagmatic particles. Each micromagmatic particle comprises a lyophilized microorganism supported on a glass microparticle having a median particle size from about 1 μm to about 1000 μm as determined by laser diffraction according to ISO 13320:2020.
In one aspect, a compact augmented permeation system (CAPS) assembly includes a housing defining an interior cavity. The housing further defines a gas inlet for receiving gas within the interior cavity and a gas outlet for expelling the gas from the interior cavity. Additionally, the CAPS assembly includes a gas-permeable membrane positioned within the housing and defining a system boundary across the interior cavity such that gas received within the interior cavity via the gas inlet permeates through the gas-permeable membrane before being expelled from the interior cavity via the gas outlet.
A silicone elastomer is disclosed. The silicon elastomer includes a phenyl content of at least about 60 mol. %, a phenyl to methyl ratio of greater than about 80 mol. %, and exhibits a Shore D hardness of between about 15 and about 70. Methods for forming the silicone elastomer are also provided.
C08G 77/00 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule une liaison contenant du silicium, avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carbone
C08G 77/08 - Procédés de préparation caractérisés par les catalyseurs utilisés
C08G 77/20 - Polysiloxanes contenant du silicium lié à des groupes aliphatiques non saturés
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING LOCAL ENVIRONMENT EXPOSURE DURING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Described are additive manufacturing methods and systems that can deposit an occluding material in the form of a “cocoon” over previously deposited build material. The occluding material protects previously deposited layers from overexposure to the local environment and can allow exposure times of build material to be better controlled. The occluding material is removed following formation of the build product.
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
A device, system, and method incorporating a microfluidic device for enhanced mixing and detection sampling is disclosed. The microfluidic device may include one or more streams comprising a sensing solution and an analyte solution. The sensing solution and the analyte solution may be mixed in the microfluidic device and may be used to determine whether the analyte solution contains one or more chemical, biological, and/or radiological/nuclear (CBRN) threats.
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnologie pour l’interaction, la détection ou l'actionnement, p. ex. points quantiques comme marqueurs en dosages protéiques ou moteurs moléculaires
G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
G01N 21/27 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en utilisant la détection photo-électrique
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING METAL DISSOLUTION USING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT
A process for dissolving a metal in an electrolytic acid medium using a catalyst. The process comprises applying a negative electrical current to the metal while the electrolytic acid medium is at a temperature below its boiling point to initiate a dissolution reaction, stopping the application of the electrical current, and allowing heat from the reaction to raise the temperature of the solution without the application of any external heat source.
In one aspect, a variable volume vessel includes an expandable/contractable bellows along with one or more components and/or features that prevent over-travel of the bellows and/or that prevent binding of the bellow relative to an outer housing of the vessel.
In one aspect, a system for dispersing particles in a fluid of a fluid container includes one or more permanent magnets, one or more electric coils, and/or one or more electrodes. The one or more permanent magnets, one or more electric coils, and/or one or more electrodes are configured to disperse the particles in the fluid of the fluid container.
B01F 33/451 - Mélangeurs magnétiquesMélangeurs avec agitateurs à entraînement magnétique dans lesquels le mélange est directement soumis à un champ électromagnétique sans utilisation d'un agitateur, p. ex. pour une matière comprenant des particules ferromagnétiques ou pour le métal fondu
In one aspect, a microfluidic device, system, and method for separating and purifying radioisotopes is disclosed. The microfluidic device may comprise an inlet channel stream, an outlet channel stream, and a junction. The inlet channel stream, the outlet channel stream, and the junction may be in fluid communication.
G21G 1/02 - Dispositions pour la conversion des éléments chimiques par rayonnement électromagnétique, radiations corpusculaires ou bombardement par des particules, p. ex. production d'isotopes radioactifs dans les réacteurs nucléaires
B01D 59/24 - Séparation par extraction par extraction par solvants
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HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
Disclosed are high enthalpy thermochemical energy storage materials that exhibit high thermal conductivity and stability at high temperature reaction conditions. Disclosed materials include hydride-based alloys that can undergo high temperature reversible hydrogenation/dehydrogenation reactions without phase change of any metal or metalloid components of the alloy. The materials undergo a reversible exothermic hydrogenation reaction to form a metal hydride and a ternary alloy that includes a high thermal conductivity metal that, in its pure state, would exhibit a phase change at the hydrogenation reaction conditions.
C09K 5/16 - Substances sujettes à des réactions chimiques lors de leur utilisation
C22C 1/10 - Alliages contenant des composants non métalliques
C22C 24/00 - Alliages à base d'un métal alcalin ou alcalino-terreux
F24V 30/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs utilisant la chaleur produite par des réactions chimiques exothermiques autres que la combustion
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
23.
METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTROLYZER FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
A method for operating an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen is provided. The method includes providing a compressed gas stream to a vortex tube to generate a cold stream and a hot stream; heating a fluid or a gas with the hot stream from the vortex tube to produce a heated fluid or a heated gas; and providing the heated fluid or heated gas to an electrolyzer. Electrolyzer systems and other methods for operating an electrolyzer are also provided.
C25B 1/042 - Hydrogène ou oxygène par électrolyse de l'eau par électrolyse de la vapeur
C25B 15/021 - Commande ou régulation des opérations de chauffage ou de refroidissement
H01M 8/0656 - Combinaison d’éléments à combustible avec des moyens de production de réactifs ou pour le traitement de résidus avec des moyens de production des réactifs gazeux par des moyens électrochimiques
H01M 16/00 - Combinaisons structurelles de différents types de générateurs électrochimiques
24.
METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERIES AND RELATED SYSTEMS
In one aspect, a method for manufacturing a battery includes forming a battery cell relative to a substrate using a layer-deposition sub-process, with the layer-deposition sub-process including: depositing a layer of first electrode material relative to the substrate; depositing a first layer of electrolyte material on top of the layer of first electrode material; depositing a layer of second electrode material on top of the first layer of electrolyte material; and depositing a second layer of electrolyte material on top of the layer of second electrode material. Additionally, the method includes cycling through the layer-deposition sub-process one or more additional times to form one or more additional battery cells relative to the substrate, with each additional battery cell being formed on top of a previously formed battery cell such that a battery cell stack is created relative to the substrate.
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c.-à-d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
25.
COMBINED CORROSION MITIGATION AND HYDROGEN ISOTOPE EXTRACTION FROM MOLTEN SALTS
Disclosed are galvanic cells and methods for treating a molten salt by use of the galvanic cells. The galvanic cell can provide anti-corrosion treatment and improved corrosion resistance via electrochemical and chemical reactions involving a corrosive impurity in a molten salt. Reaction products of the chemical and electrochemical reactions include hydrogen gas that can carry hydrogen isotopes evolved in the molten salt. The system can also include removal of the hydrogen gas from the molten salt and separation and recovery of tritium contained therein.
G21G 1/00 - Dispositions pour la conversion des éléments chimiques par rayonnement électromagnétique, radiations corpusculaires ou bombardement par des particules, p. ex. production d'isotopes radioactifs
G21G 1/02 - Dispositions pour la conversion des éléments chimiques par rayonnement électromagnétique, radiations corpusculaires ou bombardement par des particules, p. ex. production d'isotopes radioactifs dans les réacteurs nucléaires
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FUNCTIONALIZED POROUS MATERIAL AND RELATED METHODS
In one aspect, a functionalized porous material includes a synthetic porous material, the synthetic porous material comprising a surface, wherein at least a portion of the synthetic porous material surface is a substrate; and a mixed-metal hydroxide, wherein the mixed-metal hydroxide is affixed to the substrate.
B01J 20/28 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation caractérisées par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques
B01D 39/20 - Autres substances filtrantes autoportantes en substance inorganique, p. ex. papier d'amiante ou substance filtrante métallique faite de fils métalliques non-tissés
B01J 20/08 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des oxydes ou des hydroxydes des métaux non prévus dans le groupe contenant de l'oxyde ou de l'hydroxyde d'aluminiumCompositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des oxydes ou des hydroxydes des métaux non prévus dans le groupe contenant de la bauxite
A sputtering apparatus includes a substrate holder assembly configured to support a plurality of elongated substrates relative to a sputtering source. Each elongated substrate of the plurality of elongated substrates extends along a respective substrate axis. The sputtering apparatus also includes a holder drive assembly that is configured to rotate the substrate holder assembly about a holder axis. Each respective substrate axis is oriented non-parallel relative to the holder axis. Further, the sputtering apparatus includes a substrate drive assembly that is configured to individually rotate each elongated substrate about its respective substrate axis. The sputtered material is configured to be deposited onto the plurality of elongated substrates as the substrate holder assembly is being rotated about the holder rotational axis simultaneous with the rotation of each elongated substrate about its respective substrate axis.
In one aspect, a system for collecting light directed through an architectural opening includes a plurality of optical fibers positioned within the architectural opening. A portion of light from a light source is absorbed by the plurality of optical fibers. One or more optical fibers of the plurality of optical fibers are configured to transmit the absorbed light to one or more light collection elements.
In one aspect, a system for collecting light directed through an architectural opening includes a plurality of optical fibers positioned within the architectural opening. A portion of light from a light source is absorbed by the plurality of optical fibers. One or more optical fibers of the plurality of optical fibers are configured to transmit the absorbed light to one or more light collection elements.
Disclosed are foamable compositions that can be particularly beneficial for foam-in-place packaging purposes. The foamable compositions can be reacted to form a polyurethane foam that can be utilized to secure packaging contents inside a transport packages, and that at a later time can be readily decomposed at low degradation temperatures, e.g., about 90° C. or less. The polyurethane foam can also act as a sink for hydrogen radicals and as such can be utilized for transport of high energy emitting materials, e.g., γ-radiating materials.
C08J 9/12 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolairesLeur post-traitement utilisant des gaz de gonflage produits par un agent de gonflage introduit au préalable par un agent physique de gonflage
B32B 5/18 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par le fait qu'une des couches contient un matériau sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreux
In one aspect, a system for building three-dimensional objects includes a powder source containing a powder material and a cylindrically-shaped substrate rotatable about a rotational axis. The substrate is provided in operative association with the powder source such that rotation of the substrate relative to the powder source about the rotational axis results in a layer of powder material being deposited relative to at least a portion of an outer surface of the substrate. The system also includes a fusion/binder source configured to cause the powder material deposited relative to the substrate to be fused or adhered together, and a computing system configured to control an operation of the fusion/binder source as the substrate is rotated about the rotational axis to generate a three-dimensional object relative to the outer surface of the substrate.
B22F 10/14 - Formation d’un corps vert par projection de liant sur un lit de poudre
B22F 10/85 - Acquisition ou traitement des données pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B22F 12/90 - Moyens de commande ou de régulation des opérations, p. ex. caméras ou capteurs
B29C 64/165 - Procédés de fabrication additive utilisant une combinaison de matériaux solides et liquides, p. ex. une poudre avec liaison sélective par liant liquide, catalyseur, inhibiteur ou absorbeur d’énergie
Disclosed are thermochemical energy storage materials that exhibit high enthalpy of reaction for an exothermic hydrogenation reaction at high temperature reaction conditions. Disclosed materials include titanium-aluminum-vanadium based alloys that can undergo high temperature reversible hydrogenation/dehydrogenation reactions. The materials include aluminum and vanadium in conjunction with titanium in amounts designed to encourage the high enthalpy of reaction and are substantially free of materials that would lower the enthalpy of reaction.
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
C09K 5/16 - Substances sujettes à des réactions chimiques lors de leur utilisation
Air purification devices are described. Devices are powered to form an electric field along an airflow path that creates a plasma for destruction of pathogens carried through the device. Devices can be single-user, portable devices for purification of air flow to and/or from a single user.
Described herein are cementitious composite materials incorporating carbon nanostructures (e.g., nanotubes, nanoplatelets, nanoribbons) that are employed as amendments (i.e., admixtures or additives) to cementitious waste forms as a means to enhance radionuclide and hazardous waste (e.g., heavy metals, toxic organics) retention wherein the incorporation of well-dispersed carbon nanostructures yields more effective waste forms through the resulting modification of the cementitious composite nano-, micro-, and meso-structure (e.g., hindering the infiltration of oxygen and the leaching of waste), and the chemical interactions between chemically-affine waste molecules and the amended cementitious composite.
C04B 28/02 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments hydrauliques autres que ceux de sulfate de calcium
C04B 40/00 - Procédés, en général, pour influencer ou modifier les propriétés des compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, p. ex. leur aptitude à prendre ou à durcir
G21F 9/16 - Traitements par fixation dans un milieu solide stable
A62D 3/33 - Procédés pour rendre les substances chimiques nuisibles inoffensives ou moins nuisibles en effectuant un changement chimique dans les substances par réaction avec des agents chimiques par fixation chimique de la substance nuisible, p. ex. par chélation ou complexation
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METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERIES AND RELATED SYSTEMS
In one aspect, a method for manufacturing a battery includes forming a battery cell relative to a substrate using a layer-deposition sub-process, with the layer-deposition sub-process including: depositing a layer of first electrode material relative to the substrate; depositing a first layer of electrolyte material on top of the layer of first electrode material; depositing a layer of second electrode material on top of the first layer of electrolyte material; and depositing a second layer of electrolyte material on top of the layer of second electrode material. Additionally, the method includes cycling through the layer-deposition sub-process one or more additional times to form one or more additional battery cells relative to the substrate, with each additional battery cell being formed on top of a previously formed battery cell such that a battery cell stack is created relative to the substrate.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c.-à-d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
Additive manufacturing methods and systems are disclosed for chemical modification of a build material through at least 300 nm of the depth of each deposited layer. The depth of penetration of chemical modification is brought about through formation parameters including increased pressure, decreased humidity, formation temperatures, etc. Formed build product properties are improved as compared to those formed by traditional bulk manufacturing methods as well as to those formed by previously known additive manufacturing methods.
Additive manufacturing methods and systems are disclosed for chemical modification of a build material through at least 300 nm of the depth of each deposited layer. The depth of penetration of chemical modification is brought about through formation parameters including increased pressure, decreased humidity, formation temperatures, etc. Formed build product properties are improved as compared to those formed by traditional bulk manufacturing methods as well as to those formed by previously known additive manufacturing methods.
B29C 64/00 - Fabrication additive, c.-à-d. fabrication d’objets en trois dimensions [3D] par dépôt additif, agglomération additive ou stratification additive, p. ex. par impression en 3D, stéréolithographie ou frittage laser sélectif
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
Solid, porous, glass-based substrate for storage and delivery of useful microorganisms are described. Materials include one or more microorganisms lyophilized on the substrate, e.g., in the form of a lyophilized biofilm. The materials can be utilized for long-term storage, transport, and deployment of one or more microorganisms, such as consortium of microorganisms at a remediation site.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
B09C 1/10 - Régénération de sols pollués par des procédés microbiologiques ou utilisant des enzymes
C02F 3/32 - Traitement biologique de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout caractérisé par les animaux ou végétaux utilisés, p. ex. les algues
C02F 3/34 - Traitement biologique de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout caractérisé par les micro-organismes utilisés
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POROUS GLASS-BASED MICROBIAL STORAGE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
Solid, porous, glass-based substrate for storage and delivery of useful microorganisms are described. Materials include one or more microorganisms lyophilized on the substrate, e.g., in the form of a lyophilized biofilm. The materials can be utilized for long-term storage, transport, and deployment of one or more microorganisms, such as consortium of microorganisms at a remediation site.
Methods and systems directed to the separation of tritium from an aqueous stream are described. The separation method is a multistage method that includes a purification stage during which tritium of a tritium-contaminated aqueous stream is adsorbed onto a cooled and wet separation phase, a regeneration stage during which the adsorbed tritium is exchanged with hydrogen in a gaseous stream to regenerate the separation phase and provide a gaseous stream with a high tritium concentration, and a third stage during which the tritium of the gaseous stream is separated from the gaseous stream as a gaseous tritium product.
B01D 15/00 - Procédés de séparation comportant le traitement de liquides par des adsorbants ou des absorbants solidesAppareillages pour ces procédés
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
B01J 20/28 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation caractérisées par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques
B01J 20/283 - Absorbants ou adsorbants poreux à base de silice
Methods and systems directed to the separation of tritium from an aqueous stream are described. The separation method is a multistage method that includes a purification stage during which tritium of a tritium-contaminated aqueous stream is adsorbed onto a cooled and wet separation phase, a regeneration stage during which the adsorbed tritium is exchanged with hydrogen in a gaseous stream to regenerate the separation phase and provide a gaseous stream with a high tritium concentration, and a third stage during which the tritium of the gaseous stream is separated from the gaseous stream as a gaseous tritium product.
B01D 15/08 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie
B01D 53/02 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse
B01D 15/26 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
G21F 9/12 - Traitements par absorptionTraitements par adsorptionTraitements par échange d'ions
C01B 4/00 - Isotopes de l'hydrogèneLeurs composés inorganiques préparés par échange isotopique, p. ex. NH3 + D2 → NH2D + HD
Disclosed are systems and methods that utilize a solid hydrogen storage material, e.g., a metal hydride as a fuel source for operating a vehicle. Disclosed systems utilize the pressure of a hydrogen storage tank as a controlling factor for release of hydrogen from a solid hydrogen storage material. Disclosed systems are particularly beneficial for use with unmanned aerial vehicles.
Structures including a curved corrugated wall fabricated from a plurality of layers formed of one or more shaped strips and methods of forming the structures are described. A shaped strip used in the fabrication includes a variable profile across the width of the strip with a first edge of a strip defining a series of cell profiles of a first geometric shape and a second, opposite edge of the strip defining a series of cell profiles of a second, different geometric shape, with each cell transitioning from the first profile to the second profile across the width of the strip. The geometry of the cell profiles at either end of each cell can be designed with respect to one another to allow for radial orientation of the strip about an axis with little or no deformation or stress on the strip edges.
E04C 2/36 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure composés de plusieurs éléments séparés analogues à des feuilles séparés par des bandes de matériaux disposées transversalement, p. ex. panneaux alvéolaires
B31D 3/02 - Fabrication d'articles de structure alvéolaire, p. ex. de panneaux d'isolation de réseaux en nids d'abeilles
B31D 5/02 - Procédés à plusieurs phases pour la fabrication d'articles à trois dimensions comportant un pressage
E04B 2/50 - Murs comportant des cavités aussi bien entre les éléments qu’à l’intérieur de ceux-ciMurs formés d’éléments dont chacun consiste en plusieurs pièces tenues écartées au moyen d’entretoises, l’une des pièces au moins ayant des cavités utilisant des éléments dont la forme générale diffère de celle d'un parallélépipède
B32B 3/12 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche d'alvéoles disposées régulièrement, soit formant corps unique dans un tout, soit structurées individuellement ou par assemblage de bandes indépendantes, p. ex. structures en nids d'abeilles
E04B 2/02 - Murs, p. ex. cloisons, pour bâtimentsStructure des murs en ce qui concerne l'isolationAssemblages spécifiques pour les murs édifiés par couches successives d'éléments de construction
E04C 2/32 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure formés d'un matériau ondulé ou cannelé analogue à des feuillesÉléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure composés de couches de ce genre avec ou sans couches d'un matériau plat en feuilles
44.
RADIALLY ORIENTED HONEYCOMB AND STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM
Structures including a curved corrugated wall fabricated from a plurality of layers formed of one or more shaped strips and methods of forming the structures are described. A shaped strip used in the fabrication includes a variable profile across the width of the strip with a first edge of a strip defining a series of cell profiles of a first geometric shape and a second, opposite edge of the strip defining a series of cell profiles of a second, different geometric shape, with each cell transitioning from the first profile to the second profile across the width of the strip. The geometry of the cell profiles at either end of each cell can be designed with respect to one another to allow for radial orientation of the strip about an axis with little or no deformation or stress on the strip edges.
B31D 3/02 - Fabrication d'articles de structure alvéolaire, p. ex. de panneaux d'isolation de réseaux en nids d'abeilles
B21D 13/10 - Opérations permettant d'obtenir des tôles, barres ou profilés, à surface ondulée ou sinueuse selon un profil particulier
B32B 3/26 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes
B29C 53/04 - Cintrage ou pliage de plaques ou de feuilles
Methods and systems directed to the separation of a heavy hydrogen isotope, e.g., tritium, from an aqueous stream are described. The methods and systems incorporate a separation media that includes a proton conducting ceramic that at low temperatures preferentially adsorbs heavy hydrogen isotopes and at high temperature preferentially adsorbs lighter heavy hydrogen isotopes. The methods can be temperature controlled to sequentially purify a contaminated stream and regenerate the separation media. The separation media can be free of traditional hydrogen isotope exchange catalyst materials.
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
B01D 15/20 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives au conditionnement de la matière adsorbante ou absorbante
Dimethylmercury permeation devices are described, as well as methods of forming the devices and methods of utilizing the devices, e.g., in calibration of an analysis device. The permeation devices are loaded with methylmercury and formic acid that react to form pure phase dimethylmercury in a supersaturated solution. The dimethylmercury will equilibrate at an equilibrium vapor pressure in the headspace and diffuse at a temperature controllable rate out of the permeation device for use.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Larsen, Iii, George K.
Nguyen, Tho D.
Pham, Minh Thien
Luong, Hoang M.
Abrégé
Hydrogen gas sensors with low cost, fast response time, large detection range, high sensitivity, and excellent limit of detection are described. The devices include a composite formed on a nano-scale that both absorbs hydrogen and exhibits magneto-optical effects. Sensor readout is based on magneto-optical effects, which also may be enhanced through plasmonic coupling. The hydrogen sensors are fast and sensitive, as well as resistant to surface poisoning from common contaminants, such as carbon monoxide.
G01N 21/77 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
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High temperature thermochemical energy storage materials
Disclosed are thermal energy storage systems and methods that utilize metal carbonate eutectics that can undergo high temperature reversible reactions to form mixtures of metal oxides. The metal oxides undergo an exothermic reaction with carbon dioxide to form the molten metal carbonate eutectics, and the molten metal carbonate eutectics undergo an endothermic decarbonization reaction to form the metal oxides and carbon dioxide. By carrying out the reversible reactions at a temperature above the melting point of the carbonate eutectic, the systems provide high thermal conductivity and reversible stability for thermal energy storage.
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
B01J 8/24 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solidesAppareillage pour de tels procédés les particules étant fluidisées selon la technique du "lit fluidisé"
C01D 7/00 - Carbonates de sodium, de potassium ou des métaux alcalins en général
Methods and systems for use in targeted removal of metals from a substrate via electrorefining are described. A self-propagating reaction is initiated by use of a thermite to reach high temperatures sufficient to induce localized melting of a salt situated on a metal or alloy substrate. Using a power supply connected to an electrode assembly, an electrorefining reaction capable of generating significant localized corrosion of the substrate is produced.
C25C 3/00 - Production, récupération ou affinage électrolytique de métaux par électrolyse de bains fondus
C06B 33/02 - Compositions contenant des particules de métal, alliage, bore, silicium, sélénium ou tellure avec au moins un matériau fournissant de l'oxygène, qui est soit un oxyde métallique, soit un sel, organique ou inorganique, susceptible de donner un oxyde métallique avec un composant organique non explosif ou non thermique
C25C 3/32 - Production, récupération ou affinage électrolytique de métaux par électrolyse de bains fondus du chrome
C25C 7/00 - Éléments structurels, ou leur assemblage, des cellulesEntretien ou conduite des cellules
C25F 3/14 - Attaque de surface localisée, c.-à-d. gravure
50.
Hydrogen isotope exchange methods and systems for organic and organosilicon materials
Disclosed are methods and systems for hydrogen isotope exchange of organic molecules that can be carried out with no alteration in the chemical structure of the organic molecules. Methods can be utilized to incorporate a particular hydrogen isotope on an organic molecule (e.g., deuteration or tritiation) or to remove a particular hydrogen isotope from an organic molecule (e.g., detritiation).
C07B 59/00 - Introduction d'isotopes d'éléments dans les composés organiques
B01D 59/00 - Séparation d'isotopes différents d'un même élément chimique
B01J 10/00 - Procédés chimiques généraux faisant réagir un liquide avec des milieux gazeux autrement qu'en présence de particules solidesAppareillage spécialement adapté à cet effet
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
51.
SENSOR FOR SIMULTANEOUS CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAR DETECTION
A multifunctional biosensor is described that is configured to simultaneously detect two or more different types of chemical, biological and/or radiological/nuclear (CBRN) threats on one platform using FRET-based and/or NSET-based technology.
G01N 33/542 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet avec formation d'un complexe immunologique en phase liquide avec inhibition stérique ou modification du signal, p. ex. extinction de fluorescence
G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
G01N 21/77 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique
C12Q 1/6818 - Tests d’hybridation caractérisés par les moyens de détection impliquant l’interaction de plusieurs marqueurs, p. ex. transfert d’énergie de résonance
52.
Methods of separating materials by use of a centrifugal contactor
Centrifugal contactors that can be used for mixing or separating materials are described. The contactors include a sensing system including a communications fiber within the shaft of the contactors and access ports providing access from the communications fiber to the mixing/separating zone of the contactor. The sensing system can be utilized during operation of the contactor and can provide for detailed and accurate on-line characterization of a protocol, as well as process control and system modification as necessary during operation.
B04B 1/02 - Centrifugeurs à tambours rotatifs à parois pleines pour la séparation de mélanges essentiellement liquides contenant ou non des particules solides sans cloisons intérieures
G01H 9/00 - Mesure des vibrations mécaniques ou des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores en utilisant des moyens sensibles aux radiations, p. ex. des moyens optiques
Methods and systems are described for use in determination of the presence, type (static or AC), direction, and/or strength of an electric field. Methods include examination of a gaseous sample to determine the presence of perturbation effects brought about by dielectrophoretic forces acting on components of the gaseous sample, and thereby, to identify the presence of an electric field. Examination of a gaseous sample can include Raman spectroscopy. A gaseous sample can be analyzed to determine the presence of molecular polarization due to an induced dipole on a polarizable molecule.
Double-walled containment cells are described as may be used for storage, transport, and examination of a sample held within the cell by use of optical analysis techniques. A double-walled containment cell can include multiple types of windows that can be located as desired on the containment cells and thereby provide for optical access to a sample for multiple optical analysis techniques. Disclosed containment cells can be sized and designed for use with existing optical analysis systems, e.g., laser ablation, X-ray diffraction, spectral analysis (e.g., Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, etc.), imaging analysis, etc.
A tamper-indicating assembly for a drum enclosure assembly is provided. The tamper-indicating assembly includes a tamper-indicating device that defines a cavity sized to receive and surround at least a portion of the closure bolt, the first flanged end, and the second flanged end to prevent movement of the closure bolt. A tab extends radially outward from the tamper-indicating device with respect to an axial centerline of the tamper-indicating assembly. The tamper-indicating assembly further includes a pin non-removably coupled to the tamper-indicating device. The pin extends through the tamper-indicating device and across the cavity such that the tamper-indicating device and the pin collectively surround the closure bolt. The exemplary tamper-indicating device described herein includes features that facilitate the robotic application of the tamper-indicating device to a drum enclosure.
B65D 55/02 - Dispositifs de blocageMoyens pour empêcher ou indiquer l'ouverture ou l'enlèvement de la fermeture non autorisés
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65D 8/00 - Réceptacles de section transversale courbe, dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides, ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau de remplacement
B65D 45/32 - Dispositifs de serrage ou autres dispositifs presseurs pour fixer ou retenir les éléments de fermeture exerçant une pression radiale, p. ex. bandes contractables encerclant l'élément de fermeture
G21F 5/12 - Dispositifs obturateurs pour récipientsDispositions pour leur étanchéité
Methods for forming particulates that are highly consistent with regard to shape, size, and content are described. Particulates are suitable for use as reference materials. Methods can incorporate actinides and/or lanthanides, e.g., uranium, and can be used for forming certified reference materials for use in the nuclear industry. Methods include formation of an aerosol from an oxalate salt solution, in-line diagnostics, and collection of particles of the aerosol either in a liquid impinger or on a solid surface.
B05D 1/06 - Application de matériaux en particules
B22F 9/02 - Fabrication des poudres métalliques ou de leurs suspensionsAppareils ou dispositifs spécialement adaptés à cet effet par des procédés physiques
C22B 60/02 - Obtention du thorium, de l'uranium ou des autres actinides
C23C 14/46 - Pulvérisation cathodique par un faisceau d'ions produit par une source d'ions externe
C23C 24/00 - Revêtement à partir de poudres inorganiques
In one aspect, a compact augmented permeation system (CAPS) assembly includes a housing defining an interior cavity. The housing further defines a gas inlet for receiving gas within the interior cavity and a gas outlet for expelling the gas from the interior cavity. Additionally, the CAPS assembly includes a gas-permeable membrane positioned within the housing and defining a system boundary across the interior cavity such that gas received within the interior cavity via the gas inlet permeates through the gas-permeable membrane before being expelled from the interior cavity via the gas outlet.
In one aspect, a compact augmented permeation system (CAPS) assembly includes a housing defining an interior cavity. The housing further defines a gas inlet for receiving gas within the interior cavity and a gas outlet for expelling the gas from the interior cavity. Additionally, the CAPS assembly includes a gas-permeable membrane positioned within the housing and defining a system boundary across the interior cavity such that gas received within the interior cavity via the gas inlet permeates through the gas-permeable membrane before being expelled from the interior cavity via the gas outlet.
The present invention provides a method of explosively forming a helical tube from at least one thin-walled cylinder using a tooling assembly. The method includes inserting the at least one thin-walled cylinder into a die of the tooling assembly. The die surrounds the at least one thin-walled cylinder and includes an interior surface that defines a helical thread pattern. The method further includes surrounding the at least one thin-walled cylinder and the die with a casing of the tooling assembly. A cavity is defined by the casing and the thin-walled cylinder. The method further includes positioning an explosive charge within the cavity. The method additionally includes at least partially submerging the tooling assembly. The method further includes detonating the explosive charge. As a result, the at least one thin-walled cylinder is formed into a helical tube that corresponds with helical thread pattern of the interior surface of the die.
B21D 26/08 - Mise en forme sans coupage, autrement qu'en utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides, des masses souples ou élastiques, p. ex. mise en forme en appliquant une pression de fluide ou des forces magnétiques en appliquant une pression de fluide en appliquant brusquement une pression créée par explosion, p. ex. par des explosifs chimiques
B21D 51/10 - Fabrication d'objets creux caractérisés par la structure des objets d'objets coniques ou cylindriques
60.
Additive manufacturing systems and associated methods
Additive manufacturing systems and methods are provided. An additive manufacturing system includes a build volume; a powder disposed in the build volume, the powder occupying at least a portion of the build volume and having an outer boundary; a beam generator configured to generate a beam to irradiate the powder; and a ram defining a passthrough configured to transmit the beam to an irradiation location disposed within the outer boundary of the powder.
Additive manufacturing systems and methods are provided. An additive manufacturing system includes a build volume; a powder disposed in the build volume, the powder occupying at least a portion of the build volume and having an outer boundary; a beam generator configured to generate a beam to irradiate the powder; and a ram defining a passthrough configured to transmit the beam to an irradiation location disposed within the outer boundary of the powder.
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
Carbon fiber characterization processes are described that include multi-condition Raman spectroscopy-based examination combined with multivariate data analyses. Methods are a nondestructive material characterization approach that can provide predictions as to carbon fiber bulk physical properties, as well as identification of unknown carbon fiber materials for quality control purposes. The framework of the multivariate analysis methods includes a principal component-based identification protocol including comparison of Raman spectral data from an unknown carbon fiber with a data library of multiple principal component spaces.
Disclosed are high enthalpy thermochemical energy storage materials that exhibit high thermal conductivity and stability at high temperature reaction conditions. Disclosed materials include hydride-based alloys that can undergo high temperature reversible hydrogenation/dehydrogenation reactions without phase change of any metal or metalloid components of the alloy. The materials undergo a reversible exothermic hydrogenation reaction to form a metal hydride and a ternary alloy that includes a high thermal conductivity metal that, in its pure state, would exhibit a phase change at the hydrogenation reaction conditions.
C09K 5/16 - Substances sujettes à des réactions chimiques lors de leur utilisation
C22C 1/10 - Alliages contenant des composants non métalliques
C22C 24/00 - Alliages à base d'un métal alcalin ou alcalino-terreux
F24V 30/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs utilisant la chaleur produite par des réactions chimiques exothermiques autres que la combustion
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
64.
Centrifugal contactor including central dynamic examination device
Centrifugal contactors that can be used for mixing or separating materials are described. The contactors include a sensing system including a communications fiber within the shaft of the contactors and access ports providing access from the communications fiber to the mixing/separating zone of the contactor. The sensing system can be utilized during operation of the contactor and can provide for detailed and accurate on-line characterization of a protocol, as well as process control and system modification as necessary during operation.
B04B 1/02 - Centrifugeurs à tambours rotatifs à parois pleines pour la séparation de mélanges essentiellement liquides contenant ou non des particules solides sans cloisons intérieures
G01H 9/00 - Mesure des vibrations mécaniques ou des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores en utilisant des moyens sensibles aux radiations, p. ex. des moyens optiques
A high-voltage self-aligning push to mate electrical interconnect device is provided. The electrical interconnect device includes a housing with a mating end and a receiving end. The interconnect also includes an insulator bushing configured to be affixed to the receiving end of the housing. The interconnect also includes a center pin disposed within the housing. The center pin extends from the mating end of the housing to the receiving end of the housing. The interconnect also includes a connector socket disposed within the insulator bushing and which is in electrical communication with the center pin. The interconnect also includes an alignment sleeve including a chamfered mating funnel defining a void configured to accept and surround the housing and at least a portion of insulator bushing.
Methods and systems for use in additive manufacturing are described. Methods include heating a precursor material in a mixing area upstream of a print head nozzle. An energy emission is delivered to the precursor material prior to extrusion at the nozzle. The energy emission encouraging reaction of components in the precursor material to form a solid product of the extrudate such as a polymer, a crosslinked polymeric matrix, and/or a particulate. Systems include a mixing area upstream of a nozzle and an energy source configured to deliver an emission into the mixing area at or near the nozzle outlet.
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
B29C 64/268 - Agencements pour irradiation par faisceaux laserAgencements pour irradiation par faisceaux d’électrons [FE]
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
Methods and systems for high-speed production of nanoparticles with very high product yields are described. Systems utilize concentric micro-scale capillaries arranged to define nanoparticle formation regions that lie along predetermined length(s) of the capillaries. Flow through the formation regions can be laminar during a formation protocol. The system can include on-line analytical tools for real time characterization of products or intermediates. Systems include an additive manufacturing-type deposition at the terminus of the formation section. The deposition area includes a print head and a print bed and provides for random or patterned deposition of nanoparticles. The print head and/or the print bed can be capable of motion in one or more degrees of freedom relative to one another.
B82B 3/00 - Fabrication ou traitement des nanostructures par manipulation d’atomes ou de molécules, ou d’ensembles limités d’atomes ou de molécules un à un comme des unités individuelles
The present invention is directed to a method of separating hydrogen isotopes. The method comprises: providing an aqueous solution comprising a mixture of hydrogen isotopes comprising a first hydrogen isotope and a second hydrogen isotope and nanoparticles, and exposing the aqueous solution to at least one wavelength of light of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Methods for forming particulates that are highly consistent with regard to shape, size, and content are described. Particulates are suitable for use as reference materials. Methods can incorporate actinides and/or lanthanides, e.g., uranium, and can be used for forming certified reference materials for use in the nuclear industry. Methods include formation of an aerosol from an oxalate salt solution, in-line diagnostics, and collection of particles of the aerosol either in a liquid impinger or on a solid surface.
C22B 60/02 - Obtention du thorium, de l'uranium ou des autres actinides
B22F 9/02 - Fabrication des poudres métalliques ou de leurs suspensionsAppareils ou dispositifs spécialement adaptés à cet effet par des procédés physiques
C23C 24/00 - Revêtement à partir de poudres inorganiques
70.
Spectroscopic methods and systems for isotopic analysis
Disclosed are spectroscopy systems and methods. A spectroscopy system can include a reference cell and a multi-pass sample cell. The reference arm can include an etalon and a reference cavity containing a reference gas. A system can include a fractional sublimation cold trap. Detectors of the reference and sample arms can detect both intensity and absorption spectra of impinging beams. A frequency calibration based on a reference absorption spectra can be used to analyze a sample absorption spectrum. The analysis can provide information regarding an absorption band shift of the sample absorption spectrum, said shift being related to the isotope concentration of the sample.
G01N 21/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens optiques, c.-à-d. en utilisant des ondes submillimétriques, de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
G01N 21/39 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant des lasers à longueur d'onde réglable
G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
Automated apparatuses for use in examining gas sorption materials are described. Devices utilize a noncontact magnetic induction heating approach for controlling the temperature of tested materials. The apparatuses can be used to generate single or multiple isotherms simultaneously. The apparatuses can examine nanogram or microgram-scale quantities of materials of interest and can do so automatically and unattended. Pressure-composition isotherms can be provided through use of disclosed apparatuses in a period of a few hours.
G01N 7/00 - Analyse des matériaux en mesurant la pression ou le volume d'un gaz ou d'une vapeur
G01N 15/08 - Recherche de la perméabilité, du volume des pores ou de l'aire superficielle des matériaux poreux
G01N 30/00 - Recherche ou analyse de matériaux par séparation en constituants utilisant l'adsorption, l'absorption ou des phénomènes similaires ou utilisant l'échange d'ions, p. ex. la chromatographie
Vehicle structural components and additive manufacturing methods for forming the components are described. The structural components incorporate hydrogen storage materials for use in conjunction with hydrogen fuel cells in electric-powered vehicles such as unmanned aerial vehicles. The hydrogen storage materials can be in the form of a 3D printed metal foam that includes a metal hydride and an inert structural metal. The material can exhibit a very low weight density able to store hydrogen in a low pressure solid-state form at a high energy density. The structural components that carry the hydrogen storage materials can be exchangeable components of a vehicle, and the vehicle can be refueled by merely exchanging an exhausted component for a replacement component that is fully-charged with hydrogen.
B22F 3/11 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets poreux
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B64D 37/30 - Circuits de carburant pour carburants particuliers
B64U 50/19 - Propulsion utilisant des moteurs électriques
B64U 50/32 - Alimentation en énergie électrique ou distribution de celle-ci générée par des piles à combustible
C22C 1/08 - Alliages poreux avec pores ouverts ou fermés
F17C 11/00 - Utilisation de solvants ou d'absorbants des gaz dans les récipients
F17C 13/08 - Dispositions de montage des récipients
H01M 8/04082 - Dispositions pour la commande des paramètres des réactifs, p. ex. de la pression ou de la concentration
A power transmission system can include a transformer and compensator circuit(s), each coupled between a node of the transformer and a ground connection. The compensator circuit(s) can each be configured to counteract a DC signal component of an AC signal at the transformer. The compensator circuit(s) can include a converter circuit having an AC side and a DC side and configured to convert a DC voltage on the DC side to an AC signal at the AC side. The compensator circuit(s) can include a DC link coupled to the DC side of the converter circuit. The compensator circuit(s) can include a controller configured to measure a DC signal component between the load and the ground; to determine, based at least in part on the DC signal component, a compensating signal configured to counteract the DC signal component; and to inject, by the converter circuit, the compensating signal to counteract the DC signal component.
H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont
H02M 7/537 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur
74.
Solid-phase sampling device and methods for point-source sampling of polar organic analytes
Sampling devices for sampling an aqueous source (e.g., field testing of ground water) for multiple different analytes are described. Devices include a solid phase extraction component for retention of a wide variety of targeted analytes. Devices include analyte derivatization capability for improved extraction of targeted analytes. Thus, a single device can be utilized to examine a sample source for a wide variety of analytes. Devices also include an isotope dilution capability that can prevent error introduction to the sample analysis and can correct for sample loss and degradation from the point of sampling until analysis as well as correction for incomplete or poor derivatization reactions. The devices can be field-deployable and rechargeable.
Optical cells are described for use in spectroscopy applications. The cells include a series of discrete planar reflectors aligned with one another and spaced apart from one another at each end of the sample cavity. The discrete planar reflectors can be surrounded by transparent windows and divergent energy can be removed from the cell cavity via the windows. The cells can define a unique beam path for the energy beam, and there can be no overlapping optical paths through the cell. The cells can provide well-defined detection signals with very high signal-to-noise ratio.
G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
G01N 21/39 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant des lasers à longueur d'onde réglable
Methods for forming alane are described. The method includes addition of toluene at a temperature above the crystallization temperature of alane to a lower temperature solution that includes alane adduct, ether, and toluene. Upon the addition, a crystallization mixture is formed that is at or near the crystallization temperature of alane. The alane of the mixture crystallizes over a period of time to form a high purity alane polymorph.
C01B 6/06 - Hydrures d'aluminium, de gallium, d'indium, de thallium, de germanium, d'étain, de plomb, d'arsenic, d'antimoine, de bismuth ou de poloniumMonoboraneDiboraneLeurs complexes d'addition
Radiation detectors and methods of using the radiation detectors that provide a route for surface decontamination during use are described. The detectors utilize light illumination of an internal surface during use. Light is in the longer UV-to-near-infrared spectra and desorbs contamination from internal surfaces of radiation detectors. The methods can be carried out while the detectors are in operation, preventing the appearance of the negative effects of radioactive and non-radioactive contamination during a detection regime and following a detection regime.
Methods and systems for the separation of hydrogen isotopes from one another are described. Methods include utilization of a hydrogen isotope selective separation membrane that includes a hydrogen isotope selective layer (e.g., graphene) and a hydrogen ion conductive supporting layer. An electronic driving force encourages passage of isotopes selectively across the membrane at an elevated separation temperature to enrich the product in a selected hydrogen isotope.
The present disclosure is directed to an antenna that includes a substrate and a graphene or graphite layer positioned on at least a portion of the substrate. The graphene or graphite layer includes a first zone having a first thickness along a vertical direction of the antenna and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction of the antenna. The second thickness is less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone.
H01Q 1/38 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p. ex. cône, spirale, parapluie formés par une couche conductrice sur un support isolant
H01Q 1/36 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p. ex. cône, spirale, parapluie
H01Q 9/28 - Éléments coniques, cylindriques, en cage, en ruban, en treillis ou éléments analogues ayant une surface de rayonnement étendueÉléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
80.
Solid-State Antioxidant for Radioactive Environments
Polymeric compositions for use in nuclear applications that exhibit long-lasting protection from degradation in the presence of oxygen (e.g., air) and high energy radiation, even when utilized in high temperature applications are described. The polymeric compositions include a particulate additive that incorporates a zinc-based solid-state antioxidant. The antioxidant can be a binary or ternary zinc-based material that can include one or more additional metals and optionally can include oxygen.
Derivatized malachite green leuco dyes for use in radio-chromic systems are described. The dyes have the following structure:
4 are independently selected from methyl, alkyl, or alkyl halide. The systems include the dyes in conjunction with an activator, e.g., a halogenated activator, and a carrier, e.g., a fluid carrier or an encapsulating polymeric matrix.
Work area cleanup systems and methods are described for removing tritium from the atmosphere of a work area such as inert gas gloveboxes. Systems utilize a multi-column approach with parallel processing. Tritium of a tritium-contaminated stream is converted into tritiated water and adsorbed onto the separation phase of a first column as a second, parallel column can be simultaneously regenerated. The gaseous stream that exits the column during the regeneration phase can carry a high tritium concentration. The system can also include and a separation stage during which the tritium of the gaseous regeneration stream can be separated from the remainder of the regeneration product.
Modular Hg analysis devices and methods are described for use in mercury speciation protocols. Modules can be selected and removably connected to one another to specifically target mercury species in a sample so as to accurately determine the presence or quantity of different mercury species in a fluid sample. Modules can include reductants for reducing inorganic mercury to form elemental mercury and amalgamation agents to capture the elemental mercury. Modules can include filters for capture of particulates as well as capture agents, e.g., solid phase extraction agents, for capture of organic mercury species.
C02F 1/52 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par floculation ou précipitation d'impuretés en suspension
B01D 21/01 - Séparation par sédimentation de particules solides en suspension dans des liquides en utilisant des agents de floculation
B01J 20/02 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique
B01J 20/22 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance organique
Sampling devices for sampling an aqueous source (e.g., field testing of ground water) for multiple different analytes are described. Devices include a solid phase extraction component for retention of a wide variety of targeted analytes. Devices include analyte derivatization capability for improved extraction of targeted analytes. Thus, a single device can be utilized to examine a sample source for a wide variety of analytes. Devices also include an isotope dilution capability that can prevent error introduction to the sample analysis and can correct for sample loss and degradation from the point of sampling until analysis as well as correction for incomplete or poor derivatization reactions. The devices can be field-deployable and rechargeable.
A method for modifying a carbon thermal ionization filament is disclosed. In particular, the method requires a step of reacting a fluorine-containing compound with the carbon thermal ionization filament to provide a fluorinated carbon thermal ionization filament. Such method can result in a fluorinated carbon thermal ionization filament that can be employed in a system, such as a thermal ionization mass spectrometer, for ionizing a sample.
Radiation detectors and methods of using the radiation detectors that provide a route for surface decontamination during use are described. The detectors utilize light illumination of an internal surface during use. Light is in the longer UV to near-infrared spectra and desorbs contamination from internal surfaces of radiation detectors. The methods can be carried out while the detectors are in operation, preventing the appearance of the negative effects of radioactive and non-radioactive contamination during a detection regime and following a detection regime.
Multi-functional materials for use in reversible, high-capacity hydrogen separation and/or storage are described. Also described are systems incorporating the materials. The multi-functional materials combine a hydrogen-absorbing material with a high-efficiency and a non-contact energy-absorbing material in a composite nanoparticle. The non-contact energy-absorbing material include magnetic and/or plasmonic materials. The magnetic or plasmonic materials of the composite nanoparticles can provide localized heating to promote release of hydrogen from the hydrogen storage component of the composite nanoparticles.
B01J 20/28 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation caractérisées par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques
B01J 20/02 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique
C01B 3/00 - HydrogèneMélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogèneSéparation de l'hydrogène à partir de mélanges en contenantPurification de l'hydrogène
Methods and systems directed to the separation of tritium from an aqueous stream are described. The separation method is a multi-stage method that includes a first stage during which tritium of a tritium-contaminated aqueous stream is adsorbed onto a separation phase, a second stage during which the adsorbed tritium is exchanged with hydrogen in a gaseous stream to provide a gaseous stream with a high tritium concentration, and a third stage during which the tritium of the gaseous stream is separated from the gaseous stream as a gaseous tritium product.
B01D 15/26 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
B01D 59/26 - Séparation par extraction par sorption, c.-à-d. absorption, adsorption, persorption
The present disclosure is directed to a low temperature method of preparing graphene. The method comprises applying a graphene oxide to a substrate and treating the graphene oxide on the substrate using photoreduction to reduce and stitch the graphene oxide to graphene. The present disclosure is also directed to graphene produced according to the aforementioned method.
B01J 19/12 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des radiations électromagnétiques
Vessel assemblies, heat transfer units for prefabricated vessels, and methods for heat transfer prefabricated vessel are provided. A heat transfer unit includes a central rod, and a plurality of peripheral rods surrounding the central rod and connected to the central rod. The plurality of peripheral rods are movable between a first collapsed position and a second bowed position, wherein in the second bowed position a midpoint of each of the plurality of peripheral rods is spaced from the central rod relative to in the first position. The heat transfer unit further includes a heat transfer element connected to one of the plurality of peripheral rods.
F28F 1/20 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant longitudinalement les moyens pouvant se fixer à l'élément
F17C 13/00 - Détails des récipients ou bien du remplissage ou du vidage des récipients
F28D 1/047 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec canalisations tubulaires les canalisations étant courbées, p. ex. en serpentin ou en zigzag
F28D 1/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide
F28F 1/12 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire
F28F 1/24 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire et s'étendant transversalement
91.
High performance metal hydride based thermal energy storage systems for concentrating solar power
F28D 15/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
C01B 6/24 - Hydrures contenant au moins deux métaux, p. ex. Li(AlH4)Leurs complexes d'addition
C01B 21/072 - Composés binaires de l'azote avec les métaux, le silicium ou le bore avec l'aluminium
92.
Single step solution combustion synthesis of crystalline transuranic-doped rare earth zirconate pyrochlores
One-step solution combustion synthesis (SCS) methods for fabricating durable crystalline transuranic-doped rare earth zirconium pyrochlores are described. Methods are fast, amenable to upscaling, and present a simple strategy for producing crystalline ceramic materials that meet the minimum attractiveness criteria for special nuclear material. The methods include analysis of reactants and reaction conditions to select proper fuel as well as proper fuel content so as to encourage formation of the crystalline product in a single-step synthesis procedure.
The present disclosure is directed to an antenna that includes a substrate and a graphene or graphite layer positioned on at least a portion of the substrate. The graphene or graphite layer includes a first zone having a first thickness along a vertical direction of the antenna and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction of the antenna. The second thickness is less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone.
H01Q 1/38 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p. ex. cône, spirale, parapluie formés par une couche conductrice sur un support isolant
H01Q 1/36 - Forme structurale pour éléments rayonnants, p. ex. cône, spirale, parapluie
H01Q 9/28 - Éléments coniques, cylindriques, en cage, en ruban, en treillis ou éléments analogues ayant une surface de rayonnement étendueÉléments comportant deux surfaces coniques ayant le même axe et opposées par leurs sommets et alimentés par des lignes de transmission à deux conducteurs
94.
Conversion of biomass by efficient base-catalyzed decarboxylation reaction
2. Methods can efficiently convert all components of a biomass feedstock to liquid hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide byproduct. The process has several versions: hydrolysis and alcoholysis, etc. The chemical process can be carried out with nearly 100% conversion for any type of biomass feedstock and requires no expensive or complicated pretreatment. The conversion reactions can be carried out at moderate temperatures of 170-300° C. and form a product that can include a mixture of hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons, including alcohols and phenol derivatives.
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p. ex. bois, charbon
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p. ex. bois, charbon par distillation
B01D 15/38 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par le mécanisme de séparation impliquant une interaction spécifique non couverte par un ou plusieurs des groupes , p. ex. chromatographie d'affinité, chromatographie d'échange par ligand ou chromatographie chirale
G21F 9/12 - Traitements par absorptionTraitements par adsorptionTraitements par échange d'ions
C22B 60/02 - Obtention du thorium, de l'uranium ou des autres actinides
G01N 27/72 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant des variables magnétiques
C22B 3/24 - Traitement ou purification de solutions, p. ex. de solutions obtenues par lixiviation par des procédés physiques, p. ex. par filtration, par des moyens magnétiques par adsorption sur des substances solides, p. ex. par extraction avec des résines solides
C22B 7/00 - Mise en œuvre de matériaux autres que des minerais, p. ex. des rognures, pour produire des métaux non ferreux ou leurs composés
B01D 15/18 - Adsorption sélective, p. ex. chromatographie caractérisée par des caractéristiques de structure ou de fonctionnement relatives aux différents types d'écoulement
C22B 59/00 - Obtention des métaux des terres rares
The present invention is directed to a method of detecting microbial stress. The method comprises the following: providing an electrochemical device having at least one reference electrode and one working electrode wherein the electrochemical device also contains a fermenting microbe, setting an electrochemical potential, providing a source of electrical energy electrically connected to the at least one working electrode, detecting a transfer of electrons from the working electrode to the fermenting microbe, wherein the detection is an indication of microbial stress, and providing a remedial action in response to the indication of microbial stress.
G01N 33/483 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique
C12Q 1/02 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des micro-organismes viables
C12Q 1/04 - Détermination de la présence ou du type de micro-organismeEmploi de milieux sélectifs pour tester des antibiotiques ou des bactéricidesCompositions à cet effet contenant un indicateur chimique
97.
Method of manufacturing a three-dimensional carbon structure
The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional carbon structure. The method requires graphene layers and/or graphene oxide layers. The layers can be provided such that they correspond to the cross-section of a pre-defined shape. In this regard, the method of the present invention can be employed to manufacture a three-dimensional carbon structure having a custom shape.
B05D 3/06 - Traitement préalable des surfaces sur lesquelles des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides doivent être appliquésTraitement ultérieur des revêtements appliqués, p. ex. traitement intermédiaire d'un revêtement déjà appliqué, pour préparer les applications ultérieures de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par exposition à des rayonnements
C23C 14/06 - Revêtement par évaporation sous vide, pulvérisation cathodique ou implantation d'ions du matériau composant le revêtement caractérisé par le matériau de revêtement
C01B 32/186 - Préparation par dépôt chimique en phase vapeur [CVD]
Sampling devices for mercury speciation protocols are described. Devices can be utilized to separate mercury species from one another as a sample diffuses through a sampling device. Methods can determine the presence or quantity of targeted mercury species in a fluid sample. The devices are passive sampling devices based upon diffusion gradient in thin film (DGT) passive sampling devices. Devices include a reactant component and a sequesterant component that selectively react with a targeted species and retain a species (or a reaction product of a species) of a sample flow. Remaining mercury species can optionally be captured downgradient, for instance at an ion exchange resin.
A hybrid compressed air/water energy storage system is described. The system includes a series of water containers and a plurality of inflatable bladders held within each container. An air compression facility is used to inflate the bladders upon which water is forced out of the containers to a water storage facility at a higher potential energy. The system includes a water powered turbine and an expansion turbine. Thus, the system can produce power from both the water powered turbine (e.g., as a component of a hydroelectric plant) and from the expansion turbine (e.g., as a component of a CAES plant). The system can be utilized in a subsurface land-based system or a submerged water-based system.
F02C 6/16 - Ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz comportant des moyens pour emmagasiner l'énergie, p. ex. pour faire face à des pointes de charge pour emmagasiner de l'air comprimé
F03B 13/06 - Centrales ou ensembles machine-appareil du type à accumulation d'eau
F02C 6/06 - Ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz délivrant un fluide de travail chauffé ou pressurisé à d'autres appareils, p. ex. sans sortie de puissance mécanique délivrant des gaz comprimés
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogène ou oxygène par électrolyse de l'eau
100.
Quantitative radioactivity monitor for assays of wildlife
The present disclosure is directed to a detection assembly for detecting radiation emitted by radionuclides present within an animal. The detection assembly includes a housing having one or more walls defining a chamber. The detection assembly also includes a cover removably positioned over the top end of the housing, with the cover being configured for receipt of the animal. Furthermore, the detection assembly includes a radiation sensor positioned within the chamber. The radiation sensor is configured to detect the radiation emitted by the radionuclides present within the animal. Additionally, the detection assembly includes a shield positioned around a first portion of the radiation sensor, with the shield being configured to at least partially shield the radiation sensor from environmental radiation. A second portion of the radiation sensor is unshielded to permit the radiation sensor to receive radiation emitted by the radionuclides present within the animal.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
G01T 1/29 - Mesure effectuée sur des faisceaux de radiations, p. ex. sur la position ou la section du faisceauMesure de la distribution spatiale de radiations
G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger
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