B01F2101/24

Systems and methods for storing and dispensing detergents
11737611 · 2023-08-29 · ·

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a detergent dispenser device and methods of systems related thereto. Dispensers of the present disclosure comprise a container with side walls, a base, and a lid. The dispensers and methods of use described herein are operable to store and contain a cleaning agent, allow fluid to be applied to the agent to create a cleaning solution, and further facilitate drying and fluid management.

ULTRASONIC TREATMENT APPARATUS AND FINE BUBBLE SUPPLY METHOD

To realize excellent durability of an apparatus, realize a dissolved gas amount suitable for propagation of ultrasonic waves, and stably generate fine bubbles that further comply with a treatment using ultrasonic waves. An ultrasonic treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes: a treatment part capable of accommodating a treatment liquid and an object to be treated; an ultrasonic generator that is provided in the treatment part and applies ultrasonic waves to the object to be treated; and a circulation path for circulating the treatment liquid in the treatment part, in which a fine bubble generator which performs deaeration on an extracted treatment liquid and generates fine bubbles in the treatment liquid, is provided to the circulation path, in series with a treatment liquid extraction pipe. The fine bubble generator has two or more narrow portions each having an opening flow path with a size narrower than an inside diameter of the treatment liquid extraction pipe, in which the opening flow paths of the narrow portions adjacent to each other are configured to prevent the treatment liquid from proceeding straight, and an opening cross-sectional area at each pressure reduction zone satisfies a predetermined relation.

CHEMICAL SUPPLY APPARATUS, CLEANING SYSTEM, AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY METHOD
20230249145 · 2023-08-10 ·

The present disclosure provides a chemical supply apparatus, a cleaning system, and a chemical supply method that can supply a cleaning chemical to two nozzles and also supply the cleaning chemical at a set flow rate to one of the nozzles.

A chemical supply apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a first cleaning chemical supply pipe; a first mixer that mixes a first chemical and water to generate a first cleaning chemical; and a first supply controller, wherein the first cleaning chemical supply pipe includes an upstream pipe forming a channel from the first mixer to a first junction, a first pipe forming a channel from the first junction to a first nozzle, and a second pipe forming a channel from the first junction to a second nozzle, and the first supply controller is configured to execute a feedback control on the basis of the flow rate of the first cleaning chemical inside the first pipe of the first cleaning chemical supply pipe so that the flow rate of the first cleaning chemical flowing through the first pipe of the first cleaning chemical supply pipe is a set flow rate.

Apparatus and method for providing asymmetric oscillations
11224847 · 2022-01-18 ·

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for providing asymmetric oscillations to a container. The container may include a fluid, a particle, and/or a gas. A vibration driver attached to the container provides asymmetric oscillations. A controller connected to the vibration driver controls an amplitude, frequency, and shape of the asymmetric oscillations. An amplifier amplifies the asymmetric oscillations in response to the controller. A sensor disposed on the vibration driver provides feedback to the controller.

LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION
20210354667 · 2021-11-18 · ·

A liquid ejection device for a vehicle washing system includes a reservoir volume, a first supply line coupled upstream to the reservoir for supplying a first liquid with a first supply rate and a second supply line coupled upstream to the reservoir for supplying a second liquid with a second supply rate. The device further comprises a removal line coupled downstream to the reservoir with a blocking device for blocking liquid flow through the removal line, and a detection unit for detecting liquid volume in the reservoir and a mixing ratio of the liquids introduced into the reservoir; and a removal device for ejecting the liquid found in the reservoir through an ejection element coupled to the removal line. In addition, the device comprises a control unit which is coupled to the detection unit and the removal device and is set up to start an ejection process by the removal device upon reaching a predetermined liquid volume and a predetermined mixing ratio.

LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WASHING FACILITY, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
20210341953 · 2021-11-04 · ·

A liquid ejection device for a vehicle washing facility comprises a storage volume, a first supply line coupled upstream to the storage volume for supplying a first liquid, a supply unit coupled upstream to the storage volume for supplying a second liquid, and a removal line coupled downstream to the storage volume for discharging the liquid to be ejected, with a shut-off device for shutting off liquid flow through the removal line. The storage volume is sealed so that an increase in an internal gas pressure occurs in the storage volume when liquid is introduced. The device further comprises a detection unit for detecting the supplied volume of the second liquid into the storage volume and the internal gas pressure in the storage volume, and a control unit controls the supply of the second liquid based on the detected supplied volume of the second liquid and the internal gas pressure so that a predetermined mixing ratio of the first and second liquid is achieved in the storage volume.

CHEMICAL SOLUTION PROPORTIONING METHOD
20230142662 · 2023-05-11 ·

The steps of providing a cleaning device, a liquid proportioning device and a series of tanks filled with liquids. The cleaning device has a nozzle, a series of hoses and a pump. The liquid proportioning device includes a series of passageways, having three chambers and two valves, and a manifold for mixing the liquids to form a cleaning solution. The passageways include knobs to set the ratio of each liquid that the user desires to mix into a cleaning solution. Once the cleaning solution is mixed, it is fed through a pump to cleaning device for use. The proportioning device allows a user to easily, quickly and accurately mix liquids to form a cleaning solution.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING DETERGENTS
20230363591 · 2023-11-16 · ·

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a detergent dispenser device and methods of systems related thereto. Dispensers of the present disclosure comprise a container with side walls, a base, and a lid. The dispensers and methods of use described herein are operable to store and contain a cleaning agent, allow fluid to be applied to the agent to create a cleaning solution, and further facilitate drying and fluid management.

DEVICE FOR FORMING A FOAM FROM A CLEANING FLUID FOR A CLEANING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a device for forming a foam from a cleaning fluid for a wiping system for wiping at least one glazed surface of a vehicle, the device for forming a foam includes at least one cleaning liquid inlet, a chamber intended to receive the cleaning fluid and delimited by a housing, an agitator configured to turn in the chamber about an axis of rotation, a device for driving the agitator, and at least one foam outlet.

Meta-stable detergent based foam cleaning system and method for gas turbine engines

Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure include a meta-stable detergent based foam generating device of a turbine cleaning system includes a manifold configured to receive a liquid detergent and an expansion gas, a gas supply source configured to store the expansion gas, and one or more aerators fluidly coupled with, and between, the gas supply source and the manifold. Each aerator of the one or more aerators comprises an orifice through which the expansion gas enters the manifold, and wherein the orifice of each aerator is sized to enable generation of a meta-stable detergent based foam having bubbles with bubble diameters within a range of 10 microns (3.9×10.sup.−4 inches) and 5 millimeters (0.2 inches), having a half-life within a range of 5 minutes and 180 minutes, or a combination thereof.