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Analysis and Testing for Proper Reinforcement in Ultra High Performance Concrete Structures
Confirms That Metallic Reinforcement in Concrete Structures Is Aligned to Prevent Catastrophic Failure This magnetic inductive sensing device confirms that reinforcement in concrete structures is aligned correctly to prevent catastrophic failure. The electromagnetic system detects the density and orientation of metallic fibers in Ultra-High-Performance...
Published: 7/12/2022   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Ferraro, Kyle Riding, Joel Harley, Daniel Alabi
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Civil
Boron in Concrete or Concrete Coatings to Protect Against Radiation and Degradation
Converts Into Lithium to Maintain Concrete Integrity by Inhibiting Aggregate Decomposition This concrete formulation and or cementitious coating contains boron to protect against radiation-induced volumetric expansion. Many facilities use concrete to shield against radiation, such as nuclear power plants or radiological medical facilities. The global...
Published: 7/12/2022   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Ferraro, Jerry Paris, James Baciak, Kyle Riding, Ashish Patel, David Scott, Eric Giannini, W. McCall
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Civil, Technology Classifications > Others > Energy
Virtual Rotary Kiln Modeling to Optimize Cement Production and Testing
Simulates Clinkering Reactions and Predicts the Performance of Portland Cement ConcreteThis virtual rotary kiln models the Portland cement manufacturing process and calculates the physical and chemical properties of final concrete materials. The global cement market will exceed $460 billion by 2026 . Rotary kilns are the core for cement manufacturing...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Ferraro, Forrest Masters, Chengcheng Tao, Benjamin Watts
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Civil
Portland Cement Production That Uses Ash Left After Solid Waste Is Burned
Recycles Unwanted Garbage Residue and Reduces Costs of Cement ProductionThis Portland cement manufacturing system reliably integrates the bottom ash remaining after municipal solid waste incineration as a component in the raw kiln feed. The world produces more than 2 billion metric tons of municipal solid waste each year. In the United States, most...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Ferraro, Timothy Townsend, Kyle Clavier
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
High-Temperature Plasma Arc Reactor to Manufacture ‘Green’ Portland Cement Efficiently
Uses Recycled Waste to Generate Uncontaminated Clinker with Less Harm to the Environment This highly efficient plasma arc reactor eliminates fuel-borne CO2 emissions and facilitates recycled waste use in manufacturing traditional portland cement. The concrete and cement industry is expected to grow 8 percent by 2023 . Cement plants worldwide utilize...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Jerry Paris, Timothy Townsend, Juan Villatoro, Christopher Ferraro
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
Treatment that Removes Harmful Contaminants from Bottom Ash for Beneficial Use
Removes Trace Elements and Heavy Metals from Bottom Ash, Reducing Landfill Waste and Cost of Construction Material This filtering and curing treatment of waste to energy bottom ash results in a beneficial composite that can be mixed with cement to form environmentally safe concrete. Waste to energy bottom ash or incinerator ash is a portion of the non-combustible...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Timothy Townsend, Justin Roessler, Christopher Ferraro
Keywords(s): Beneficial Use, Bottom Ash, Incinerator Ash, Waste to Energy Ash
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Civil, Technology Classifications > Environmental > Solid