Abstract:
A method is disclosed for increasing the methane recovery rate through a wellbore which penetrates a coal seam. The invention utilizes the cavitation of the coal seam surrounding the wellbore after a substantial percentage of the original methane-in-place which is available for recovery from the wellbore has been recovered from the coal seam.
Abstract:
A method for treating a mixture of gaseous fluids within a solid carbonaceous subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the invention provides for the disposal of a strongly adsorbing gaseous fluid within the formation. In other embodiments, the invention provides a means for fractionating a mixture of gaseous fluids within the formation. In still other embodiments, the invention provides for the recovery of a raffinate from the formation which is enriched in relatively weaker adsorbing gaseous fluids. In still other embodiments, the invention provides for the recovery of methane from the formation.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for the preparation of liquid and aqueous solutions of amorphous colorless poly(vinyl methyl ether) polymer with low level of impurities from purified vinyl methyl ether. The polymer has relatively high molecular weight, narrow molecular weight distribution and does not degrade readily due to the presence of impurities. The purification of the monomer uses a procedure selected from the group consisting of a vapor-liquid separation, a solid-liquid separation and combinations thereof to remove the impurities at a temperature within the range of from -20 DEG C to +30 DEG C. The aqueous solution is prepared by devolatilization of solvent solutions of the polymerized purified vinyl methyl ether monomer. The solid polymer is prepared by heating the aqueous solution of the poly(vinyl methyl ether). The amorphous polymers of poly(vinyl methyl ether) are particularly suited for adhesive applications.
Abstract:
An improved structure and method for use in producing semiconductor devices with buried contacts and particularly photovoltaic devices, such as solar cells, that have conductive material (22) in grooves (20) extending inwardly of one major surface (12) of the body (10), the structure having a plurality of trenches (14) formed in the body to a predetermined depth greater than the depth of the conductive grooves (20), which trenches aid in isolating and defining the edges of semiconductor devices or solar cells, and provide means for aiding in the separation of separate semiconductor devices or solar cells from the structure by cutting the structure through the bottom of selected trenches (14).
Abstract:
A method is provided for synthesizing zeolite beta comprising the steps of preparing a synthesis mixture comprising tetraethylammonium chloride, sodium-stabilized silica, a source of an oxide of aluminium, and water having the following composition ratios of components, expressed in terms of oxides: Si/O2/Al2O3 (m) = 10 - 200; OH-/SiO2 (i/m) = 0.02 - 0.10; Na/SiO2 (i/m) = 0.12 - 0.30; TEA2O/SiO2 (m) = 0.06 - 0.16; and maintaining the synthesis mixture at zeolite beta synthesis conditions for producing zeolite beta.
Abstract translation:提供了一种用于合成沸石β的方法,包括以下步骤:制备包含四乙基氯化铵,钠稳定二氧化硅,铝氧化物源和水的合成混合物,其具有以氧化物计的组分的以下组成比:Si / O 2 / Al 2 O 3(m)= 10-200; OH- / SiO 2(i / m)= 0.02-10.0; Na / SiO 2(i / m)= 0.12-0.30; TEA2O / SiO2(m)= 0.06〜0.16; 并在沸石β合成条件下保持合成混合物以生产β沸石。
Abstract:
A method and nickel-containing catalyst are disclosed for preparing synthesis gas by the reforming of a hydrocarbyl compound using an oxygen-containing compound.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are disclosed for use in an antenna remoting system. The apparatus comprises a single source of laser light having an output characterized by two distinct polarizations and at least two closely separated frequencies, and a fiber optic communications link joined to the source and having a modulator therein which is driven by a radio frequency information signal such that said modulator produces a beat frequency output which is a function of the sum of the two closely separated frequencies.
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An advanced control method is disclosed for the polymerization of an alpha-olefin in a substantially horizontal, quench-cooled, stirred bed reactor.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for providing substantially complete correction of thermally-induced aberrations of the gain medium in an end-pumped laser system with at least one aspheric surface that is positioned within the optical cavity of the laser system. The at least one aspheric surface is shaped to substantially cancel all of the thermally-induced aberration of the gain medium at the normal power level of the laser system.
Abstract:
An electronically tuned, optically pumped, transition metal based, solid-state laser is disclosed. Tuning is achieved by using resonant reflecting means comprising an output mirror (m3), a mirror (m2) located between the output mirror and the source of laser light, a polarizer (P) located in the light path between the two mirrors, and an electronically tuned, voltage controlled, variable, liquid crystal waveplate (12) for receiving light passing through the polarizer. The components of the resonant reflecting means are selected to have a longitudinal mode that is anti-resonant with the optical cavity of the laser.