摘要 |
Apparatus and a system are disclosed for storing and transporting material as well as conducting required batch processing operations on the material within a container having exterior fittings designed for use in conjunction with a quick connect-disconnect docking station. A member of the docking station is capable of interlocking with containers of different size and shapes in a positive self-positioning manner. Blending, mixing, chemical reaction, and reconstituting of liquid and/or solid material in each container or inverting of a container itself can then be accomplished without having to transfer the material to additional process equipment. In addition to the significant materials handling advantages obtained, the apparatus and system virtually eliminate pollution and contamination problems for batch processing operations.
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