In accordance with the invention there is provided a photoreactor (10) having LEDs indicated by blocks for the visible light LED's (12), triangles for the IR LED's (14), and circles for the UV LED's (16), on the inner perimeter walls (18) of the casing (20) which forms the reactor, and which is for use in batch advanced oxidation processes experiments. The reactor consists of a reflective box type metal casing (20) with the LEDs fixed on four inner sides (18) of the casing (20) perimeter and directed inwardly into the casing (20). Inside the casing (20) is a reaction vessel (22) placed atop a magnetic stirrer (24) and having a conductivity probe (26) and a pH probe (28) protruding into the reaction vessel (22).
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
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A Nano Emulsified Phyto-Drug For Transdermal Treatment of Diabetes
The invention provides a non-invasive and natural formulation and a method of producing a formulation comprising an antidiabetic agent diosgenin encapsulated and protected in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion matrix, wherein diosgenin is dissolved in an oil phase of sesame oil and bottle gourd seed oil. The nanoemulsion matrix is prepared using low energy and ambient temperature and includes Tween 80 as a non-ionic surfactant and glycerol as a co-surfactant. The formulation allows for the transdermal delivery of encapsulated diosgenin to a patient for treatment of diabetes, and in particular for Type II diabetes mellitus.
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 31/58 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids containing heterocyclic rings, e.g. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium or digitogenin
A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin
A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
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Non-Volatile Resistive Random-Access Memory and a Manufacturing Method Thereof
A non-volatile resistive random-access memory (ReRAM), which includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a resistive switching/active layer which is located between the first and second electrode. The switching layer contains milk or is milk-based, or contains an emulsion containing lactose, fat, protein and water. The switching layer may more specifically contain cow milk.
222222 demonstrates bandgap tunability and a potential for various environmental and industrial applications, highlighting its versatility and the green synthesis method's contribution to sustainable technologies.
The present invention pertains to an innovative and environmentally friendly process for the production of precipitated single-phase crystalline 1-D nanoscaled calcite (CaCO3). This process is characterized by the utilization of natural plant extracts, specifically from Hyphaene thebaica fruit, as a chelating agent. The method involves combining a source of calcium cations, typically calcium chloride (CaCl2), with a source of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a solvent of water (H2O). The natural extract acts as a bio-catalyst, facilitating the formation of crystalline CaCO3 with unique properties. The process is distinguished by its avoidance of synthetic chelating agents, pH control chemicals, and additional thermal treatments, making it a green and sustainable approach to CaCO3 production. The calcite demonstrates notable shape anisotropy and elevated porosity, attributes that are beneficial in various applications.
The invention provides a back-up system that timeously decouples (14) the grid supply line and all heavy loads through an Internet of Things (IOT) technology secondary network (16), temporarily during power shedding, allowing energy to be fed into the normal supply lines in the household; allowing energy supply to all normal appliances such as house lighting, plugs, kettle and microwave oven. The secondary IOT system (14) senses the drop or disappearance of grid power electricity; decouples the grid supply line from the household network in order to avoid interference and damaging of secondary renewable energy supplies, such as PV panels (18), coupled to the household network; timeously coupling a renewable energy backup source to the household network after a time delay, and deactivating (or activating) specific loads, such as heavy inductive or resistive loads.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
The present disclosure relates to a system for generating liquid water from air. The system includes an air current generating device and a body which allows a current of air from the air current generating device to flow therethrough. The body comprising a constricted portion through which the current of air passes from an inlet hereof to an outlet thereof, wherein cooled air that is at a temperature that is substantially at a dew point temperature of air is discharged at the outlet of the constricted portion thereby causing water in the air to condensate from the cooled air. A portion of the energy required to cool down the air is fed back to the input, requiring less energy to cool down air in subsequent cycles of air.
The invention relates to a method of producing a nanofluid which includes laser ablating a target on a surface of which a liquid is flowing. The method includes the step of moving the target and a laser beam relative to each other. The method further includes the step of moving the target relative to the laser beam such that the laser beam scans across the surface of the target in the X or Z direction when the laser beam is oriented in the Y direction and the target faces the laser beam.
B23K 26/122 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in a special environment or atmosphere, e.g. in an enclosure in a liquid, e.g. underwater
B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
The disclosure relates to an anaerobic digester assembly comprising a horizontally arranged elongate reactor vessel having an elongate base member and a resiliently flexible top member covering an operatively upper open end of the base member, wherein the resiliently flexible top member being sealed and secured relative to the base member, and further wherein the base member defining an organic waste inlet at a first end thereof and a digestate outlet at a second end thereof.
The invention discloses a novel compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds tightly to a hydrophobic binding pocket of MM, preventing binding of Mdm2 to the tumour suppressor p53 and increasing p53 levels. It further discloses the use of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to treat Mdm2 cancers and its use in the manufacture of a medicament.
C07D 205/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing four-membered rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with other rings having one double bond between ring members or between a ring member and a non-ring member with one oxygen atom directly attached in position 2, e.g. beta-lactams
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A NANO EMULSIFIED PHYTO-DRUG FOR TRANSDERMAL TREATMENT OF DIABETES
The invention provides a non-invasive and natural formulation and a method of producing a formulation comprising an antidiabetic agent diosgenin encapsulated and protected in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion matrix, wherein diosgenin is dissolved in an oil phase of sesame oil and bottle gourd seed oil. The nanoemulsion matrix is prepared using low energy and ambient temperature and includes Tween 80 as a non-ionic surfactant and glycerol as a co-surfactant. The formulation allows for the transdermal delivery of encapsulated diosgenin to a patient for treatment of diabetes, and in particular for Type II diabetes mellitus.
A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin
A61K 31/58 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids containing heterocyclic rings, e.g. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium or digitogenin
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NON-VOLATILE RESISTIVE RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
A non-volatile resistive random-access memory (ReRAM), which includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a resistive switching/active layer which is located between the first and second electrode. The switching layer contains milk or is milk-based, or contains an emulsion containing lactose, fat, protein and water. The switching layer may more specifically contain cow milk.
H01L 51/05 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating or switching and having at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier; Capacitors or resistors with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier
H01L 27/00 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate
H01L 27/28 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part
H01L 45/00 - Solid state devices specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating, or switching without a potential-jump barrier or surface barrier, e.g. dielectric triodes; Ovshinsky-effect devices; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof
H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
H01L 51/10 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating or switching and having at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier; Capacitors or resistors with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier - Details of devices
This invention relates to a process for treating acid mine drainage (AMD). The process includes the steps of adjusting the pH of the AMD to be in the range of 3 to 5; adding maghemite nanoparticles to form a slurry; and a) aerating the slurry obtained in step 3), or b) simultaneously heating and mixing the slurry obtained in step 3). Thereafter maghemite nanoparticles loaded with one or more metals and sulphate and precipitated metals is separated from the slurry.
C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
B01J 20/06 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
The invention is directed at use of ezetimibe or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of an Mdm2-overexpressing cancer. It is also directed at use of ezetimibe, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, in combination with curcumin in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of an Mdm2-overexpressing colon cancer. The invention is further directed at a pharmaceutical composition comprising ezetimibe, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, and curcumin for use in a method of treating an Mdm2-overexpressing cancer.
A nanofluid manufactured by nuclear irradiating a mixture that comprises a precursor and a base fluid, a method of manufacturing the nanofluid, and a system for use in manufacturing the nanofluid. The combination of the uniform irradiation dosage results in substantially no sedimentation of the suspended nanoparticles. The formed nanofluid has been observed to have better properties compared to those known in the art.
B22F 9/16 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes
G21G 1/12 - Arrangements for converting chemical elements by electromagnetic radiation, corpuscular radiation, or particle bombardment, e.g. producing radioactive isotopes outside of nuclear reactors or particle accelerators by electromagnetic irradiation, e.g. with gamma or X-rays
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METHOD OF PRODUCING A NANOFLUID USING LASER ABLATION, CORRESPONDING NANOFLUID AND LASER ABLATION SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING NANOFLUIDS
The invention relates to a method of producing a nanofluid (30) which includes laser ablating a target (14) on a surface of which a liquid is flowing. The method includes the step of moving the target (14) and a laser beam (A1) relative to each other. The method further includes the step of moving the target (14) relative to the laser beam (A1) such that the laser beam (A1) scans across the surface of the target in the X or Z direction when the laser beam (A1) is oriented in the Y direction and the target (14) faces the laser beam (A1). Corresponding apparatus is also defined, and a nanofluid manufactured according to the method.
B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
B01J 13/00 - Colloid chemistry, e.g. the production of colloidal materials or their solutions, not otherwise provided forMaking microcapsules or microballoons
B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
B23K 26/122 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in a special environment or atmosphere, e.g. in an enclosure in a liquid, e.g. underwater
The invention discloses a novel compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds tightly to a hydrophobic binding pocket of Mdm2, preventing binding of Mdm2 to the tumour suppressor p53 and increasing p53 levels. It further discloses the use of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to treat Mdm2 cancers and its use in the manufacture of a medicament.
C07D 205/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing four-membered rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with other rings having one double bond between ring members or between a ring member and a non-ring member with one oxygen atom directly attached in position 2, e.g. beta-lactams
The invention discloses a novel compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds tightly to a hydrophobic binding pocket of Mdm2, preventing binding of Mdm2 to the tumour suppressor p53 and increasing p53 levels. It further discloses the use of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to treat Mdm2 cancers and its use in the manufacture of a medicament.
C07D 205/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing four-membered rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with other rings having one double bond between ring members or between a ring member and a non-ring member with one oxygen atom directly attached in position 2, e.g. beta-lactams
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Non-volatile resistive random access memory and a manufacturing method
The invention relates to a non-volatile resistive random access memory (ReRAM), a non-volatile ReRAM composition and to a method for manufacturing a non-volatile non-volatile ReRAM. The ReRAM includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive switching/active layer which is located between the first and second electrodes. The switching layer contains chitosan and aluminium doped/incorporated zinc oxide. The switching/active layer may be configured to perform a switching operation according to an applied voltage. The switching/active layer may be in the form of a film. The switching/active layer may be coated/applied onto the first electrode and the second electrode may be placed/applied/provided over the switching/active layer such that the switching/active layer is located/wedged in-between the two electrodes.
The invention provides a method of producing multi-walled carbon nanotube blended polyvinylidene fluoride (MWCNTs/PVDF) membranes for membrane distillation (MD) treatment of saline water using non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS), said method including mixing two solvents with different solubility parameters and the use of a dual coagulation bath system to control the formation of membrane pore structures and enhance surface hydrophobicity whereby blended PVDF membranes are produced for application in MD processes.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
The invention is directed at use of ezetimibe or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of an Mdm2-overexpressing cancer. It is also directed at use of ezetimibe, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, in combination with curcumin in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of an Mdm2-overexpressing colon cancer. The invention is further directed at a pharmaceutical composition comprising ezetimibe, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, and curcumin for use in a method of treating an Mdm2-overexpressing cancer.
This invention relates to a process for treating acid mine drainage (AMD). The process includes the steps of adjusting the pH of the AMD to be in the range of 3 to 5; adding maghemite nanoparticles to form a slurry; and a) aerating the slurry obtained in step 3), or b) simultaneously heating and mixing the slurry obtained in step 3). Thereafter maghemite nanoparticles loaded with one or more metals and sulphate and precipitated metals is separated from the slurry.
This invention relates to a process for treating acid mine drainage (AMD). The process includes the steps of adjusting the pH of the AMD to be in the range of 3 to 5; adding maghemite nanoparticles to form a slurry; and a) aerating the slurry obtained in step 3), or b) simultaneously heating and mixing the slurry obtained in step 3). Thereafter maghemite nanoparticles loaded with one or more metals and sulphate and precipitated metals is separated from the slurry.
The present invention relates to a nanofluid manufactured by nuclear irradiating a mixture that comprises a precursor and base fluid. The invention extends to a method of manufacturing the nanofluid. The invention also extends to a system for use in manufacturing the nanofluid. The combination of the uniform irradiation dosage results in substantially no sedimentation of the suspended nanoparticles. The formed nanofluid has been observed to have better properties compared to those known in the art.
G21G 1/06 - Arrangements for converting chemical elements by electromagnetic radiation, corpuscular radiation, or particle bombardment, e.g. producing radioactive isotopes outside of nuclear reactors or particle accelerators by neutron irradiation
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NON-VOLATILE RESISTIVE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR
The invention relates to a non-volatile resistive random access memory (ReRAM), a non-volatile ReRAM composition and to a method for manufacturing a non-volatile non-volatile ReRAM. The ReRAM includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive switching/active layer which is located between the first and second electrodes. The switching layer contains chitosan and aluminium doped/incorporated zinc oxide. The switching/active layer may be configured to perform a switching operation according to an applied voltage. The switching/active layer may be in the form of a film. The switching/active layer may be coated/applied onto the first electrode and the second electrode may be placed/applied/provided over the switching/active layer such that the switching/active layer is located/wedged in-between the two electrodes.
H01L 27/00 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate
H01L 27/24 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including solid state components for rectifying, amplifying, or switching without a potential-jump barrier or surface barrier
H01L 45/00 - Solid state devices specially adapted for rectifying, amplifying, oscillating, or switching without a potential-jump barrier or surface barrier, e.g. dielectric triodes; Ovshinsky-effect devices; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof
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NON-VOLATILE RESISTIVE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR
The invention relates to a non-volatile resistive random access memory (ReRAM), a non-volatile ReRAM composition and to a method for manufacturing a non-volatile non-volatile ReRAM. The ReRAM includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive switching/active layer which is located between the first and second electrodes. The switching layer contains chitosan and aluminium doped/incorporated zinc oxide. The switching/active layer may be configured to perform a switching operation according to an applied voltage. The switching/active layer may be in the form of a film. The switching/active layer may be coated/applied onto the first electrode and the second electrode may be placed/applied/provided over the switching/active layer such that the switching/active layer is located/wedged in-between the two electrodes.
The invention relates to a process and system for converting carbon material into power. Carbon material 12 is gasified into synthesis gas 18 in a gasifier 16, and steam 14 is supplied to the gasifier 16. The synthesis gas 18 is supplied to a gas turbine 30, 36, 38 to produce power. Air 24 is added to the synthesis gas 18 prior to the gas turbine 30, 36, 38. Exhaust gas 40 from the gas turbine 30, 36, 38 is cooled in a first cooling device 42 with water 46 to produce steam 52. The steam is used in at least one steam turbine to produce power 56 and the steam 58 from at least one steam turbine 56 is recycled to the gasifier 16.
F02C 3/28 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid using a special fuel, oxidant, or dilution fluid to generate the combustion products the fuel or oxidant being solid or pulverulent, e.g. in slurry or suspension using a separate gas producer for gasifying the fuel before combustion
F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
C10J 3/00 - Production of gases containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, e.g. synthesis gas or town gas, from solid carbonaceous materials by partial oxidation processes involving oxygen or steam
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MEMBRANES FOR MEMBRANE DISTILLATION DESALINATION TECHNOLOGY
The invention provides a method of producing multi-walled carbon nanotube blended polyvinylidene fluoride (MWCNTs/PVDF) membranes for membrane distillation (MD) treatment of saline water using non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS), said method including mixing two solvents with different solubility parameters and the use of a dual coagulation bath system to control the formation of membrane pore structures and enhance surface hydrophobicity whereby blended PVDF membranes are produced for application in MD processes.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
A method of recovering crude oil from crude oil drenched adsorbent and simultaneously regenerating the adsorbent to render it suitable for re-use in crude oil adsorption. The method includes contacting crude oil drenched adsorbent, in the form of solid nanofibrous expanded polystyrene drenched with adsorbed crude oil, with a non-polar solvent, thereby obtaining regenerated crude oil lean adsorbent and crude oil rich solvent.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01D 41/00 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements outside the filter for liquid or gaseous fluids
E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
The present invention discloses a smart microprocessor and sensor based controller system that enables selective management of energy supply into a household of electrical appliances through individually switching on or off of individual load lines in a domestic household based on external information fed in from external sensors regarding the household's demand, time data and/or tariff data, wherein, based on the information received, the controller system manages the supply of energy to the household such that peak load of an electrical grid is reduced by selectively supplying electrical energy to high household loads, such as swimming pools, at low electrical grid demand time. The controller system includes smart switching devices, microprocessor logic, software algorithms, and timing devices used to control the switching processes.
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
This invention relates to a method for recovering beer during a beer brewing process. In the method, yeast entrained in beer 36 is recovered from a fermentation step 32. The yeast is separated from the beer to provide recovered beer 42. The recovered beer 42 is passed through an ultraviolet (UV) photo-sterilization unit 46, to provide sterilized recovered beer 48 which is recycled to the fermentation step 32. The invention uses ultraviolet light to achieve a microbially safe beer recovered from surplus yeast, and the recovered beer is recycled back to the brewing process, thereby saving financially as well as water loss.
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages without precipitation by physical means, e.g. irradiation
A sprinkler guard 10 is provided which is configured to circumvallate an upright irrigation sprinkler stem 17 in order to improve the integrity of the sprinkler and to guard it against mechanical damage and disorientation of a sprinkler head 22. The sprinkler guard 10 includes a body 12 having a base 13 for bearing upon a surface and a hollow, double walled middle 14 which extends upwardly from the base 13 to an apex of the body 12. Troughs 20 each define material deposition areas 21 for growing plants for improved aesthetic appeal. The middle 14 includes a circular cylindrical inner wall 15 which defines a central through hole 16 which is configured to accommodate the stem 17 of the irrigation sprinkler. The invention extends to a planter 45 having an integrally formed stem 150 connectable to pressurised water supply and a sprinkler head.
A01G 25/02 - Watering arrangements located above the soil which make use of perforated pipe-lines or pipe-lines with dispensing fittings, e.g. for drip irrigation
A01G 27/00 - Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots
A01G 9/00 - Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhousesEdging for beds, lawn or the like
B05B 15/00 - Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided forAccessories
A01G 9/02 - Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes Glasses for cultivating flowers
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THERMAL ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY EXTRACTION SYSTEM
A thermal energy to electrical energy extraction system which includes: a thermoelectric converter, for converting thermal energy into electrical energy, the thermoelectric convertor being connectable to a thermal energy source; an electric conditioner connectable to the thermoelectric converter for conditioning the electric energy output of the thermoelectric converter and generating a conditioned electrical output; a measuring means for measuring the electric energy within the system; and a controller for controlling the thermoelectric converter in order to vary the conditioned electrical output based on the measurements obtained from the measuring means.
H01L 35/30 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
H01L 35/32 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof operating with Peltier or Seebeck effect only characterised by the structure or configuration of the cell or thermocouple forming the device
H02M 3/156 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators
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RECOVERY OF CRUDE OIL FROM A CRUDE OIL ADSORBENT AND SIMULTANEOUS REGENERATON OF THE ADSORBENT
ABSTRACT A method of recovering crude oil from crude oil drenched adsorbent and simultaneously regenerating the adsorbent to render it suitable for re-use in crude oil adsorption. The method includes contacting crude oil drenched adsorbent, in the form of solid nanofibrous expanded polystyrene drenched with adsorbed crude oil, with a non-polar solvent, thereby obtaining regenerated crude oil lean adsorbent and crude oil rich solvent.
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01D 41/00 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements outside the filter for liquid or gaseous fluids
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
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RECOVERY OF CRUDE OIL FROM A CRUDE OIL ADSORBENT AND SIMULTANEOUS REGENERATON OF THE ADSORBENT
ABSTRACT A method of recovering crude oil from crude oil drenched adsorbent and simultaneously regenerating the adsorbent to render it suitable for re-use in crude oil adsorption. The method includes contacting crude oil drenched adsorbent, in the form of solid nanofibrous expanded polystyrene drenched with adsorbed crude oil, with a non-polar solvent, thereby obtaining regenerated crude oil lean adsorbent and crude oil rich solvent.
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
B01D 41/00 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements outside the filter for liquid or gaseous fluids
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
The invention provides a silicon pn based device with different dopant and impurity implanted concentrations strategically placed in the device, the pn junction being reverse biased, such that the 650nm optical emission is stimulated and enhanced. The invention extends to a silicon avalanche light emitting device comprising a first junction and a second junction, said first junction including a reverse biased excitation zone for injecting high energy carriers in a first direction and said second junction being forward biased so as to inject high density low energy carriers opposite to said first direction, wherein an interaction zone is formed between said first junction and said second junction so as to enhance emission of 650nm photons through interactions between said high energy carriers and said low energy carriers.
The use of smart microprocessor and sensor based controller system that enables selective management of energy supply into a household of the invention is illustrated and consists of four sub-components i.e., a Grid Power Supply System A, A Power Demand System (B), a Specially Designed Power Distribution Box (C), a Smart Energy Controller (D), a Solar Energy Secondary Power Supply and Timing System Unit E, and a RF Remote Control Unit (G). Energy is supplied through the city network grid (A) to a specially designed power distribution box which redistributes power to separate lines through a series of power relay switches (C1), each serving a different load category e.g., heavy, medium, low, essential lighting, special load systems, requiring special phase requirements (C2 to C6). More than one load can be connected in parallel to a specific line C3 to C6. A second switch bank C2 is optional which is individually supplied by separate lines supplied, either directly from green energy supplies such as solar or thermal systems, or indirectly after storage in a battery or thermal energy storage system.
This invention relates to a novel a sol-gel method of synthesizing uniformly carbon-coated LiFeP04 (LiFeP04/AS). The method including the steps of: mixing a lithium source a phosphoric source and a carbon source with a solution containing Fe ions to form a gel; and calcining the gel to provide uniformly carbon-coated LiFeP04 (LiFePO4/AS). According to the invention, the phosphoric source is a phosphonic acid.
C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
This invention relates to a method for recovering beer during a beer brewing process. In the method, yeast entrained in beer 36 is recovered from a fermentation step 32. The yeast is separated from the beer to provide recovered beer 42. The recovered beer 42 is passed through an ultraviolet (UV) photo-sterilization unit 46, to provide sterilized recovered beer 48 which is recycled to the fermentation step 32. The invention uses ultraviolet light to achieve a microbially safe beer recovered from surplus yeast, and the recovered beer is recycled back to the brewing process, thereby saving financially as well as water loss.
C12H 1/16 - Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages without precipitation by physical means, e.g. irradiation
A method and an apparatus for treating a fluid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a cylindrical chamber of non-magnetic material for holding a volume of fluid to be treated. The fluid contains a quantity of magnetic particles, preferably nanoparticles, having desired properties for treating the fluid. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for creating a non-static magnetic field within the chamber, thereby to induce motion in the magnetic particles within the chamber in use. The chamber has an inlet through which fluid to be treated can be introduced, and an outlet through which treated fluid can be removed from the chamber. Sets of windings are disposed concentrically about the chamber and arranged to create a rotating magnetic field within the chamber. Preferably the rotating magnetic field rotates in the opposite sense to swirling rotation of the fluid in the chamber. This enhances contact between the nano-particles and the fluid to be treated.
A method and an apparatus for treating a fluid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a cylindrical chamber of non-magnetic material for holding a volume of fluid to be treated. The fluid contains a quantity of magnetic particles, preferably nanoparticles, having desired properties for treating the fluid. The apparatus includes a magnetic field generator for creating a non-static magnetic field within the chamber, thereby to induce motion in the magnetic particles within the chamber in use. The chamber has an inlet through which fluid to be treated can be introduced, and an outlet through which treated fluid can be removed from the chamber. Sets of windings are disposed concentrically about the chamber and arranged to create a rotating magnetic field within the chamber. Preferably the rotating magnetic field rotates in the opposite sense to swirling rotation of the fluid in the chamber. This enhances contact between the nanoparticles and the fluid to be treated.
