1-53. (canceled)
54. A combustion gas exhaust cap assembly for a combustion gas exhaust stack, the combustion gas exhaust cap assembly comprising:
an adapter section for mounting to the combustion gas exhaust stack, the adapter section having a primary combustion gas outlet that allows combustion gases from the combustion gas exhaust pipe to vent to the atmosphere and a secondary combustion gas outlet, the secondary combustion gas outlet directing combustion gas into a secondary process; and
a combustion gas exhaust cap mounted on the adapter section proximate the primary combustion gas outlet, the combustion gas exhaust cap being movable between an open position in which the combustion gas exhaust cap allows combustion gas to vent from the combustion gas exhaust pipe vent through the primary combustion gas outlet and a closed position in which the combustion gas exhaust cap covers the primary combustion gas outlet to divert combustion gas from the combustion gas exhaust pipe through the secondary combustion gas outlet.
55. The combustion gas exhaust cap of claim 54, further comprising a transfer pipe connected to the secondary combustion gas outlet, the transfer pipe forming a portion of a fluid passageway between the adapter section and the secondary process.
56. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 54, further comprising a cap actuator mounted on the adapter section and operatively connected to the combustion gas exhaust cap, the cap actuator actuating to move the combustion gas exhaust cap between the open position and the closed position.
57. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 56, further comprising a controller operatively connected the cap actuator, the controller operable to move the combustion gas exhaust cap between the open position and the closed position.
58. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 57, further comprising a temperature sensor, operable to generate a temperature signal, and wherein the controller is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor, the controller operable to actuate the combustion gas exhaust cap actuator based on the temperature signal.
59. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 58, further comprising an ambient air valve, the ambient air valve forming a fluid passageway between the transfer pipe and the atmosphere, and wherein the controller is operatively connected to the ambient air valve and positions the ambient air valve based on the temperature signal.
60. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 56, wherein the cap actuator is a motor.
61. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 60, wherein the motor is one of an electric motor, a pneumatic motor, and a hydraulic motor.
62. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 56, wherein the cap actuator comprises a chain drive connected to the combustion gas exhaust cap.
63. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 54, further comprising a counter weight mounted on a side of a pivot point that is opposite the combustion gas exhaust cap, the counter weight being sized to offset at least a portion of a weight of the combustion gas exhaust cap about the pivot point.
64. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 54, wherein the combustion gas exhaust cap is made of a high temperature resistant material.
65. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 64, wherein the high temperature resistant material is one of stainless steel and carbon steel.
66. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 64 wherein the combustion gas exhaust cap is refractory lined with one of aluminum oxide and zirconium oxide.
67. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 54, further comprising a biasing element mounted to the combustion gas exhaust cap and the adapter section proximate a pivot point of the combustion gas exhaust cap, the biasing element biasing the combustion gas exhaust cap to the open position.
68. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 67, wherein the biasing element is a spring.
69. The combustion gas exhaust cap assembly of claim 67, wherein the biasing element is a counterweight.
70. wastewater concentrating assembly having an exhaust stack cap, the wastewater concentrating assembly comprising:
an exhaust stack having an open end forming a primary exhaust gas exit;
a wastewater concentrator;
a transfer pipe, the transfer pipe fluidly connected between the exhaust stack and the wastewater concentrator, the transfer pipe forming a secondary exhaust gas exit in the exhaust stack; and
an exhaust stack cap mounted approximate to the open end of the exhaust stack, the exhaust stack cap movable between an open position in which the exhaust stack cap allows exhaust gas to exit the primary exhaust gas exit and a closed position in which the exhaust stack cap covers the primary exhaust gas exit and diverts exhaust gas through the secondary exhaust gas exit.
71. A landfill gas flare cap assembly comprising:
a landfill gas flare connected to a source of landfill gas, the landfill gas flare having an open top end forming a combustion gas exit; and
a flare cap attached to the landfill gas flare proximate the open top end, the flare cap movable between an open position, which leaves the open top end of the landfill gas flare uncovered, and a closed position, which covers the open top end of the landfill gas flare.
72. The landfill gas flare cap assembly of claim 71, further comprising a motor operatively connected to the flare cap, the motor operable to position the flare cap in one of the open position and the closed position.
73. The landfill gas flare cap assembly of claim 72, further comprising a controller, the controller including a processor that executes control logic to position the flare cap in one of the open position and the closed position.
74-119. (canceled)
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A connecting structure for a joint member, which is connected to a chassis of a fluid pressure device, the chassis being formed from a resin material and equipped with a port through which a pressure fluid is supplieddischarged, comprising:
a joint member formed from a metal material and in a non-circular shape in cross section, and having an opening through which the pressure fluid flows, and a latching groove disposed on an outer peripheral surface and recessed with respect to the outer peripheral surface; and
a latching member, which is inserted into an insertion hole of the chassis that faces the port, and which is inserted through the latching groove from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the joint member,
wherein a cross sectional shape of the port into which the joint member is inserted also is formed in a non-circular shape, corresponding to the cross sectional shape of the joint member.
2. The connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the latching member is formed substantially in a U-shape in cross section, and comprises a pair of pins, and a connecting section that connects end portions of each of the pair of pins.
3. The connecting structure according to claim 2, wherein the pins are retained through the connecting section while being separated at a predetermined distance, and the pins engage respectively with the latching groove inside the insertion hole.
4. The connecting structure according to claim 3, wherein in the latching member, ends of the pins on a side of the connecting section are bent respectively at a predetermined angle.
5. The connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the joint member and the port are formed in hexagonal or rectangular shapes in cross section.
6. The connecting structure according to claim 3, wherein a recess is formed in the chassis, which communicates with the insertion hole and in which the connecting section of the latching member is accommodated.
7. The connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein, when the joint member is installed in the port, the latching groove of the joint member is positioned to confront the insertion hole.