A method and apparatus for improving time between row address latching and column address latching by allowing the pull-up of the IO lines during a READ burst to end upon the firing of a column access signal rather than waiting for the next clock signal of the READ operation. The process is particularly suitable for solids liquid separation in which the flocculated solids are allowed to settle by sedimentation in a gravity thickener. An actuator assembly 6 may forcably move the tubular expander 40 into the tubular hanger, expanding the liner hanger to seal and secure the hanger against the casing string 8. The called telephone will then receive the IP address of the caller and forward it to the called’s desktop computer via the serial or USB connection. The open-close valve is positioned on a portion of the process chamber, and opens and closes the process chamber to control a pressure inside the process chamber.