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Machine Vision for Inspection of Thin Films and Membranes
Applications | Clear to near-opaque webs |
Measurement principle | Transmission polarimetry |
Web Width | 24 in per camera head |
Camera working distance | 18 in (66° AOV) |
Web Speed | Tested up to 550 ft/min |
Frame rate | 12+ frames/sec |
Defect limit of detection | 25 micron |
Thickness resolution | 1 micron |
Ambient lighting | Compatible with normal room lights without shielding |
Environmental | 0-55 °C, fanless design |
Power | 120 VAC / 60 Hz |
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Contact: Send us an email – info@mainstream-engr.com
Phone: 321-631-3550
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Bioenergy
Biomass Conversion
Mainstream’s continuous, bench-scale pyrolysis unit provides a reliable test platform for pyrolysis research. The biomass feedstock optimizes the fluidized bed reactor yielding bio-oil of 65%. This system ultimately provides the researcher the ultimate control and flexibility of process parameters (e.g., temperature, residence time) and bio-oil separation and collection.
Fluidized Bed Pyrolysis Reactor
It generates high bio-oil yields with biomass and mixed waste.
Continuous, 2 lb/h with controlled reactor and heated zone control
Two-stage cyclone separators
Efficient separation of pyrolysis char byproduct
Multi-stage condensers
Fraction condensation of bio-oil product
Touchscreen HMI
Automated control of pyrolysis conditions and process parameters. Fluidizing gas flow, reactor temperature, heated zone control, and user-programmable
Table 1. Properties of Bio-oil from Bench-Scale Pyrolysis Unit
Property | 100% Pine | 80% Pine: 20% Polystyrene |
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Temperature | 500 | 500 |
Flow-Rate (L/min) | 17.0 | 17.0 |
Residence Time (sec) | 0.73 | 0.73 |
Density (g/ml) | 1.20 | 1.14 |
Moisture Content, wt% | 18.1 | 15.0 |
Elemental Analysis, Wet Basis | ||
C | 45.6 | 71.6 |
H | 5.0 | 5.0 |
O | 49.4 | 23.4 |
Elemental Analysis, Dry Basis | ||
C | 55.7 | 84.2 |
H | 3.6 | 3.9 |
O | 40.7 | 11.9 |
ph | 1.39 | 1.42 |
Heating Value | 20.0 | 19.9 |
Table 2. Properties of Char from Bench-Scale Pyrolysis Unit
Proximate Analysis | Composition (wt%) |
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Moisture | 2.27 - 6.03 |
Volatile Matter | 15.54 |
Fixed Carbon | 61.76 |
Ash | 20.43 |
Ultimate Analysis | |
Carbon | 68.0 - 82.7 |
Hydrogen | 3.31 |
Nitrogen | 1.79 |
Sulfur | 0.04 |
Oxygen | 4.12 |
HHV | 25.5 - 29.7 |
Ash Constituents | |
Calcium, CaO | 38.50 |
Potassium, K20 | 16.50 |
Silica, SiO2 | 12.00 |
Aluminum, AL203 | 11.52 |
Magnesium, MgO | 9.64 |
Phosphorus, P202 | 4.67 |
Ferric, Fe202 | 2.04 |
Sulfur, S03 | 1.39 |
Schwartz, Nicholas. “PyNe 45.” Task 34: Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction, Dec. 2019, https://task34.ieabioenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/PyNe-45_final.pdf.
Contact: Send us an email – info@mainstream-engr.com
Phone: 321-631-3550
Heat and purify water
Mainstream’s Heating/Hydrating Combat Ration (HHYCOR) heats and purifies water for the reconstitution of freeze-dried meals such as the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) or for the preparation of hot drinks/beverages.
Eliminates the need for a portable stove
Contains no flammables
Prepare hot meals “on-the-go”
Removes viruses, bacteria and cysts
Single-use & multi-use disposable variants
HHYCOR Value-Added Features
Lightens the Load
Eliminates the need to carry a stove, fuel, or water purifier. The HHYCOR device is lightweight and packable with flexible packaging that weighs just ounces.
Mobility and Stealth
Prepares hot meals while on the move without an open flame that might betray position.
Robust Water Purification
Synergistic combination of heat, disinfection and membrane filtration.
No Iodine Taste
Iodine, as a chemical disinfectant, is initially added to the HHYCOR device and is subsequently removed from the resulting purified water.
Ease of Use
No pumping required — heater reaction inflates the pouch to push water through the filter!
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Contact: Send us an email – info@mainstream-engr.com
Phone: 321-631-3550
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