Development of the pneumatic system with an annular aspiration channel for vibrating and rotation grain separator

The pneumatic system with a vertical annular aspiration channel for vibration-centered grain separators been developed. The rational values of the disk grain distributor are the length of the sectors 0.15 m, the angle of inclination of the sectors 60°. The rotation speed of the distributor in the seed mode (grain supply 5…15 t/h) should be 100…200 min-1 and in the food mode (grain supply 15…25 t/h) must be 100…150 min-1. The effect of the release of light impurities in the developed aspiration system decreases from 45% to 20% with an increase in the supply of grain G from 5 to 25 t/h, herewith at the same time the loss of a full-fledged grain to waste decreases from 0.6...0.8% to 0.3...0.4%, while the effect of the release of light impurities in the aspiration system of the mass-produced vibration centrifugal grain separator decreases from 11% to 4% with the same losses of grain to waste.

Aspiration thrombectomy using a novel 088 catheter and specialized delivery catheter

BackgroundWe describe the first-in-human experience using the Route 92 Medical Aspiration System to perform thrombectomy in the initial 45 consecutive stroke patients enrolled in the SUMMIT NZ trial. This aspiration system includes a specifically designed delivery catheter which enables delivery of 0.070 inch and 0.088 inch aspiration catheters.MethodsThe SUMMIT NZ trial is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study with core lab imaging adjudication. Patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke from large vessel occlusion are eligible to enrol. The study has had three phases which transitioned from use of the 0.070 inch to the 0.088 inch catheter.ResultsVessel occlusions were located in the internal carotid artery (27%), M1 (60%) and M2 (13%). Median baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was 16 (IQR 10). Across the three phases, the first-pass reperfusion rate of modified Thrombolysis In Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) ≥2b was 62% using the Route 92 Medical system; this rate was 29% in phase 1, 56% in phase 2, and 80% in phase 3. The first-pass reperfusion rate of mTICI ≥2c was 42% overall, 29% in phase 1, 33% in phase 2%, and 55% in phase 3. A final reperfusion rate of mTICI ≥2b was achieved in 96% of cases, with 36% of cases using adjunctive devices. Patients had an average improvement of 6.7 points in NIHSS from baseline at 24 hours, and at 90 days 48% were functionally independent (modified Rankin Scale 0–2).ConclusionsIn this early experience, the Route 92 Medical Aspiration System has been effective and safe. The system has design features that improve catheter deliverability and have the potential to increase first-pass reperfusion rates in aspiration thrombectomy.

The Q and A—The MIVI Q Catheters for Aspiration Thrombectomy—Initial Experience from London

Background: Aspiration thrombectomy is a widely accepted treatment option for large vessel occlusion (LVO). The MIVI aspiration system has a novel design to maximize the lumen size. We present the results of our initial experience with this innovative aspiration thrombectomy system. Materials and Methods: Retrospectively, we reviewed our database to find all cases of LVO treated with the MIVI Q system (February 2019 and July 2020). In addition, we recorded the baseline demographics, NIHSS, ASPECT, mTICI scores, procedural time, complications, and 90 day mRS. Results: Herein, we identified 25 patients with an average age of 65.3 ± 19.3 years (range 19–89), majority of whom were female (n = 14, 56%). The average NIHSS was 16.9 ± 6.7 (range 6–30), and the average CT ASPECT was 7.9 ± 1.4 (range 5–10). The most common clot location was the M1 segment of the MCA (n = 16, 64%). Four of the patients had tandem lesions (16%). The average clot length was 21.7 ± 31 mm (range 2–130 mm). Of the 23 cases where the Q catheter reached the proximal clot face, mTICI ≥ 2b was achieved on the first pass in 11 cases (44%), and at the end of the ‘Q aspiration’ only the procedures with 16 patients achieved mTICI ≥ 2b recanalization (64%). Stent-retrievers were used in 13 cases (52%). At the end of the procedure, 24 patients (96%) achieved mTICI ≥ 2b with 18 patients (72%) achieving mTICI ≥ 2c. The average number of passes with the Q catheter, including when it was used for SOLUMBRA, was 2.1 ± 2.2 (range 1–10). The mean procedure time was 69 ± 32 mins (range 7–116 mins). No complications were associated with the MIVI Q. Conclusions: The MIVI aspiration system is a novel technology with regards to aspiration mechanical thrombectomy. The system is easy to use with early results comparable to other large-bore catheter systems. However, further studies are needed.

Increasing energy efficiency of electric arc steelmaking furnace by improvement of aspiration system and recycling of melting dust.

Electric arc furnace (EAF) is considered as a basis of promising micrometallurgical complexes of Ukraine with a flexible production program. It is important to increase energy efficiency of the furnace, which depends crucially on heat loss (up to 12-20% of energy input) and iron loss (up to 20-22 kg/t of steel) with off-gas through disadvantages, inherent for EAF aspiration system, in comparison with BOF one. Purpose of the work is to reduce heat and iron loss with off-gas environment and recycling of melting dust. Research methodology consists in numerical modeling of new solutions for EAF aspiration and liquid-phase reduction of iron. The concept and basic solutions of dispersed aspiration system and liquid-phase process of carbon-thermal reduction of iron-containing wastes in heat- generating slag bath of electric resistance furnace with bottom electrodes are developed and substantiated. It has been experimentally established that increasing the aspiration surface, its distribution between the central and peripheral parts of the roof and approaching to area of electrode passage reduces unorganized emissions into electrode gaps by 40 % and air inflow into slag door by 10 %. Simulation of thermal state of a hearth with liquid cast iron under a layer of slag, which emits Joule heat, showed the need for forced mixing of the bath under conditions that multiplier, taking into account the effect of convection on coefficient of stationary thermal conductivity in the slag bath is at least 2.7. Experimentally determined power consumption is 2.12−2.29 kWh/kg of metallized product, which corresponds to the best foreign analogue "ITmk3". Estimation of expected economic effect of developments in the conditions of 120-t EAF only due to reduction of iron loss with melting dust by using of dispersed aspiration system is about 5 million UAH per year.

Automated Control Of Aspiration Of Explosion-And Fire-Hazardous Industries With Filters-Dust Collectors

The article presents a scheme for automated control of an aspiration system equipped with filters-dust collectors for production associated with the circulation of explosive dust- gas flows. As an indicator of the state of the entire aspiration, it is proposed to use the total pressure drop on the filter partition and the temperature shown by the pressure sensors. Based on the experimental study of the unrelated layer structure filter total pressure drop dynamics a mathematical description, algorithm and software for trouble-free operation of aspiration were obtained.