Abstract:
A monitoring system for monitoring a process includes a housing with a viewing panel. The viewing panel includes a view port. An emitter generates light and illuminates an observation zone of the process. A detector is disposed within the housing and is configured to detect light entering the housing through the view port and create a plurality of images of the process in the observation zone. A thermal regulation system is configured to generate heat in the vicinity of the viewing panel of the housing so as to increase the temperature of at least the view port above ambient temperature.
Abstract:
A catalyst loading system comprising: a vessel comprising at least one gas distribution nozzle at or near the bottom of the vessel, a top fluid distributor located at or near the top of the vessel, a catalyst inlet through which catalyst is introduced into the vessel, a first contact point at which catalyst introduced into the vessel first contacts the contents of the vessel, and a discharge outlet whereby catalyst exits the vessel. Methods of preparing catalyst slurry for introduction into a downstream reactor or in-situ activation within the vessel utilizing the catalyst loading system are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A catalyst loading system comprising: a vessel comprising at least one gas distribution nozzle at or near the bottom of the vessel, a top fluid distributor located at or near the top of the vessel, a catalyst inlet through which catalyst is introduced into the vessel, a first contact point at which catalyst introduced into the vessel first contacts the contents of the vessel, and a discharge outlet whereby catalyst exits the vessel. Methods of preparing catalyst slurry for introduction into a downstream reactor or in-situ activation within the vessel utilizing the catalyst loading system are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The Oxidative Tritium Decontamination System, OTDS, provides a method and apparatus for reduction of tritium surface contamination on various items. The OTDS employs ozone gas as oxidizing agent to convert elemental tritium to tritium oxide. Tritium oxide vapor and excess ozone gas is purged from the OTDS, for discharge to atmosphere or transport to further process. An effluent stream is subjected to a catalytic process for the decomposition of excess ozone to diatomic oxygen. One of two configurations of the OTDS is employed: dynamic apparatus equipped with agitation mechanism and large volumetric capacity for decontamination of light items, or static apparatus equipped with pressurization and evacuation capability for decontamination of heavier, delicate, and/or valuable items.
Abstract:
In order to produce an observation window (7) in reaction vessels, autoclaves, boilers, nuclear reactors and the like, a cubically stabilized zirconium oxide monocrystal can be used. Preferably, calcium, magnesium, yttrium or another transparent element of the heavy lanthanoids is used to stabilize zirconium oxide. Due to the excellent transparency of such observation windows (7) produced by means of a cubically stabilized zirconium oxide moncrystal, they are especially suitable for monitoring processes in situ in closed vessels such as the above-mentioned reaction vessels and the like, the processes being monitored either optically by means of photographic appliances or video appliances (1), or by means of spectroscopic methods.
Abstract:
Apparatus for producing an aerosol including a gaseous component, especially air, such as sterile air, and a liquid component, especially a sterilizing agent such as peroxide. The apparatus includes an atomizing container in which the liquid component is atomized continuously and mixed with the current of gas which passes through the atomizing container. For this purpose, an atomizing nozzle for the liquid component of the aerosol is centrally arranged in the lower region of the atomizing container and a mechanism for forming an upwardly directed, bundled current of gas, which flows coaxially over the atomizing nozzle is arranged in front of the atomizing nozzle.
Abstract:
A view port of chemical vapor deposition apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor devices prevents heat loss in a chamber during a plasma deposition process. The view port includes a bracket protruding at the circumference of an opening in an electrode serving as a wall of a chamber of the apparatus, a transparent window pressed by the bracket against the wall via an O-ring, a pivoting cap for capping an opening in the bracket aligned with the window, and heat-insulative material and/or a heating element integral with the cap so as to be positioned close to the window when the cap is closed. The heating element can be a resistive heating wire or a warm air duct formed by a hose or the like. During the deposition process, the temperature of the window is maintained, thereby minimizing the tendency of polymer to adhere to the window.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an animal feeder sight glass device. The device is a single multi-layered component made of a foam gasket with a central opening which seats on a vessel having an outer wall with an opening in the wall, a transparent lens and an outer lens holder plate also with an opening aligned with the opening in the vessel. The multi-layered component is secured to the vessel with screws which pass through openings in the gasket and outer lens holder plate.
Abstract:
A camera viewing unit for use in viewing the interior of a high pressure vessel that has a CCTV camera spring mounted within a hermetically-sealed housing. The camera can be focused from outside the housing by a structure which moves the camera horizontally while the lens remains stationary. By moving the camera toward and away from the object to be viewed, the camera can be focused by the user at a location remote from the pressurized vessel. There is also a plate connected to the camera which can be rotated to thereby align the camera to ensure that a level image is obtained.
Abstract:
The invention in directed to a radiation window for a test container in which satellites are tested under conditions in outer-space. The radiation window is made up of a plurality of individual lens elements arranged one next to the other. These lens elements are part of the conductor system through which an intensive radiation source illuminates a device to be tested such as a satellite to simulate the radiation of the sun.