A hydrobrush of the type incorporating a small Pelton turbine actuated by a water jet at the pressure of the water main and which causes the rotation of a brush. The impeller (4) of said turbine is provided with a co-axial small toothed wheel (504) which is in mesh with two or more toothed wheels or satellites (5) of larger diameter, which in turn are in mesh with a crown gear (303) which surrounds them and is secured to the body (3) of said hydrobrush.

A one piece pipefitting cover for insulated Y-shaped joints, including strainers or lateral 45.degree.-Y fittings, made of a flexible material, i.e., polyvinyl chloride, comprising a relatively flat base symmetrical about its center axis having oppositely facing lateral members and semi-circular edge members along its sides wherein when rotated about its center axis forms a cover conforming to the shape of the insulated fitting.

The invention is directed to a centrifugal contactor for solvent extraction systems. The centrifugal contactor is provided with an annular vertically oriented mixing chamber between the rotor housing and the rotor for mixing process liquids such as the aqueous and organic phases of the solvent extraction process used for nuclear fuel reprocessing. A set of stationary helically disposed vanes carried by the housing is in the lower region of the mixing chamber at a location below the process-liqui...

The apparatus for mixing cement includes a shaft connected to an engine for rotating the shaft. The shaft has mounted thereon a plurality of paddles for providing a pushing force and arranged so as to channel the flow of cement mix about the shaft to allow complete and efficient mixing. In one embodiment the paddles are arranged with faces parallel to the axis of the shaft and apertures are cutout for controlling the flow. In another embodiment, the paddles are notched plates that are bent to pr...

A vertical forage mixer is of a unibody-type construction to provide an especially strong and durable unit. The major components of the vertical forage mixer are secured-together, typically by welding, so that the various components are combined and tied together into a structure in which there is no need to isolate one component from any of the other components. A detachable weigh bar and hub combination assembly can be provided. A discharge conveyor can be included which features an adjustable...

A reconfigurable beverage brewing apparatus having an independently configurable funnel support device and control device for orienting the apparatus in more than two operational configurations. The apparatus includes an overhanging hood and a funnel supported under the hood for retaining brewing substance. A discharge tube is retained in the hood proximate to the funnel and extends through the hood portion for delivering heated water to the brewing substance retained therein. The funnel support...

An assembly for the mixing of two different products stored separately. The assembly comprises a first and second container, the first container having a neck and a body. The neck of the first container having a tearable cap and the body being responsive to manual pressure to effect the dispensing of the product from the first container after the cap is torn. A rigid second container has a neck to which a first cap is attachable. The first cap has an attachment member for cooperating with the ne...

An apparatus for controlling the level of liquid in a centrifugal separator drum by regulating the flow of liquid out of the drum. The drum includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings in a radial end wall of the drum. The openings have movable weir plates in one form controlling the openings with the weir plates movable and positionable in a radial direction by axially movable linkage. In another form, a conduit passage leads from an end opening. By controlling the flow through the...

A centrifugal separator of the type comprising a bowl having a base and a peripheral wall surrounding a vertical axis about which the bowl rotates and a jacket having a base plate under the base of the bowl and a sleeve surrounding the peripheral wall includes a central bottom discharge for the concentrate. The bowl is mounted on the shaft with a hub connecting the shaft to the base plate of the jacket. Water is supplied through the shaft and through a pair of ducts passing through the hub and i...

A method of mixing materials includes a fluid medium, such as an aqueous fluid or a gas, continuously introduced into a mixing column for a time sufficient to allow the fluid to at least substantially fill the column. A predetermined amount of at least one primary material is introduced into the upper end of the mixing column. The primary material is permitted to descend through the fluid medium at a predetermined rate. Secondary materials are introduced into the mixing column through at least o...