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A method for low-CO emissions operation of a gas turbine with sequential combustion, wherein the gas turbine includes a first turbine, a second turbine, at least one compressor wherein the at least one compressor includes a row of variable compressor inlet guide vanes, a first combustor which is connected downstream to the compressor and the hot gases of which first combustor are admitted to the first turbine, and a second combustor which is connected downstream to the first turbine and the hot gases of which are admitted to the second turbine, the second combustor including operative burners each having a burner exhaust temperature (BET,i), characterized in that the method comprises: controlling the position of the variable compressor inlet guide vanes depending on the burner exhaust temperature (BET,i) of at least one of the operative burners of the second combustor and in case of increasing loads switching "ON" a further operative burner of the second combustor in case the average of the turbine exhaust temperature (TAT2average) of the second turbine reaches a lower limit value (TAT2average, lower limit) and in case of decreasing loads switching "OFF" one of the operative burners of the second combustor in case the average of the turbine exhaust temperature (TAT2average) of the second turbine reaches the lower limit value (TAT2average, lower limit). controlling the position of the variable compressor inlet guide vanes depending on the burner exhaust temperature (BET,i) of at least one of the operative burners of the second combustor and in case of increasing loads switching "ON" a further operative burner of the second combustor in case the average of the turbine exhaust temperature (TAT2average) of the second turbine reaches a lower limit value (TAT2average, lower limit) and in case of decreasing loads switching "OFF" one of the operative burners of the second combustor in case the average of the turbine exhaust temperature (TAT2average) of the second turbine reaches the lower limit value (TAT2average, lower limit).
Use as perfuming ingredient of a compound of formula in the form of any one of its enantiomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein the dotted line represents a carbon-carbon single or double bond and when said dotted line represents a carbon-carbon double bond the compound is in the form of a mixture of diasteroisomers of configuration E or Z wherein the E isomer account for at least 60% w/w of said mixture, percentage being relative to the total weight of said mixture; to impart odor notes of the saffron type together with aspects of the methylionone/orris type.
System for reducing delays in road traffic, comprising a number of controllable traffic lights, at least one computer system for controlling the traffic lights, and at least one navigation system located in a vehicle and communicatively linked to the at least one computer system, wherein the at least one navigation system is designed to transmit route data of driving routes to the at least one computer system, which is designed to calculate arrival times of the vehicle at the controllable traffic lights, wherein the at least one computer system is additionally designed to transmit request data based on the arrival times to the controllable traffic lights and wherein the controllable traffic lights are switched under consideration of the request data, characterized in that the computer system is designed to calculate request data under consideration of a priority of a majority of vehicles, and that the controllable traffic lights are designed to switch under consideration of the calculated request data for the purpose of an optimized throughput of vehicles along driving routes, and to calculate new route data of the vehicles under consideration of the switching signals of the controllable traffic lights along the driving routes of the vehicles corresponding to the route data, which vehicles correspond to the multiplicity of navigation systems, and to transmit the new route data of the vehicles to the multiplicity of navigation systems as a proposal of updated driving routes.
A system for occluding a collateral flow channel between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment, said system comprising: an isolation catheter configured to access and isolate the target lung compartment; a fluid delivery mechanism configured to deliver a fluid into the target lung compartment such that the target compartment is pressurized and the fluid flows through the collateral flow channel; an agent delivery mechanism (18; 24) configured to inject the agent into the isolated target lung compartment such that the agent is carried by the fluid to the collateral flow channel, thereby sealing the collateral flow channel; and a processor configured to release the fluid, to receive input from a sensor associated with the isolation catheter, and time the injection of the agent into the target lung compartment based on the input, wherein the input received by the processor is a measure of pressure or flow within the target lung compartment and the timing of the injection of the agent into the target lung compartment is based on the measured pressure or flow. an isolation catheter configured to access and isolate the target lung compartment; a fluid delivery mechanism configured to deliver a fluid into the target lung compartment such that the target compartment is pressurized and the fluid flows through the collateral flow channel; an agent delivery mechanism (18; 24) configured to inject the agent into the isolated target lung compartment such that the agent is carried by the fluid to the collateral flow channel, thereby sealing the collateral flow channel; and a processor configured to release the fluid, to receive input from a sensor associated with the isolation catheter, and time the injection of the agent into the target lung compartment based on the input, wherein the input received by the processor is a measure of pressure or flow within the target lung compartment and the timing of the injection of the agent into the target lung compartment is based on the measured pressure or flow.
A control device for a vehicle steering wheel, comprising a closed, touch-sensitive, preferably three-dimensionally shaped sensor surface, at least two mechanical switching elements which are arranged below the sensor surface and can be actuated by deforming the sensor surface, the touch-sensitive sensor surface being designed to be so flexible that the mechanical switching elements can be actuated separately, and a change-over switch which can activate and/or deactivate the mechanical switching elements and/or the touch-sensitive sensor surface.
Linear accelerometer comprising: - a fixed part, - a rotationally moving part in a plane of the accelerometer around an axis of rotation orthogonal to the plane of the accelerometer, the moving part comprising a centre of gravity distinct from a point of intersection of the axis of rotation and the plane of the accelerometer, - suspension means between the moving part and the fixed part, forming a pivot link between the moving part and the fixed part and limiting translational displacements of the moving part with respect to the fixed part, - detection means for detecting the displacement of the moving part with respect to the fixed part, - viscous damping means for damping the displacement of the moving part in said plane, said viscous damping means comprising interdigitated combs (16, 18), at least one first comb on the moving part and at least one second comb on the fixed part, the first comb and the second comb being interdigitated and the first comb and the second comb being at the same electric potential. - a fixed part, - a rotationally moving part in a plane of the accelerometer around an axis of rotation orthogonal to the plane of the accelerometer, the moving part comprising a centre of gravity distinct from a point of intersection of the axis of rotation and the plane of the accelerometer, - suspension means between the moving part and the fixed part, forming a pivot link between the moving part and the fixed part and limiting translational displacements of the moving part with respect to the fixed part, - detection means for detecting the displacement of the moving part with respect to the fixed part, - viscous damping means for damping the displacement of the moving part in said plane, said viscous damping means comprising interdigitated combs (16, 18), at least one first comb on the moving part and at least one second comb on the fixed part, the first comb and the second comb being interdigitated and the first comb and the second comb being at the same electric potential.
A valve system configured for controlling a flow of a corrosive process liquid, a liquid/vapor interface of the process liquid being more highly corrosive than either the process liquid or the vapor thereof when considered separately, the valve system comprising: a valve having an internal process liquid volume that is normally filled with the process liquid during operation of the valve; a purge port provided in the valve, the purge port enabling liquid communication between the internal process liquid volume and an external purge line; a vertical segment included in the purge line, said vertical segment being constructed from or lined with a material that is resistant to corrosion due to contact between the vertical segment and the liquid/vapor interface of the process liquid; an interface level sensor configured to determine a level of the liquid/vapor interface within the vertical segment; and a non-reactive gas source configured to fill a downstream segment of the purge line that is downstream of the liquid/vapor interface with a non-reactive gas having a backpressure that causes process liquid entering the purge line to enter into the vertical segment, while preventing the process liquid from flowing beyond the vertical segment. a valve having an internal process liquid volume that is normally filled with the process liquid during operation of the valve; a purge port provided in the valve, the purge port enabling liquid communication between the internal process liquid volume and an external purge line; a vertical segment included in the purge line, said vertical segment being constructed from or lined with a material that is resistant to corrosion due to contact between the vertical segment and the liquid/vapor interface of the process liquid; an interface level sensor configured to determine a level of the liquid/vapor interface within the vertical segment; and a non-reactive gas source configured to fill a downstream segment of the purge line that is downstream of the liquid/vapor interface with a non-reactive gas having a backpressure that causes process liquid entering the purge line to enter into the vertical segment, while preventing the process liquid from flowing beyond the vertical segment.
An electronic device including a first radio frequency, RF,chip and a second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214), comprising: a modem configured to: transmit a first clock signal to the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214), and transmit a second clock signal to the first RF chip, wherein the second clock signal has a frequency different from the first clock signal; the first RF chip connected to the modem and configured to receive the second clock signal from the modem; and the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214) electrically connected to the first RF chip through a transmission line and configured to: receive the second clock signal from the first RF chip, and measure a phase of the transmission line between the first RF chip and the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214) based on the first clock signal and the second clock signal to compensate a phase difference caused by the transmission line. a modem configured to: transmit a first clock signal to the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214), and transmit a second clock signal to the first RF chip, wherein the second clock signal has a frequency different from the first clock signal; transmit a first clock signal to the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214), and transmit a second clock signal to the first RF chip, wherein the second clock signal has a frequency different from the first clock signal; the first RF chip connected to the modem and configured to receive the second clock signal from the modem; and the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214) electrically connected to the first RF chip through a transmission line and configured to: receive the second clock signal from the first RF chip, and measure a phase of the transmission line between the first RF chip and the second RF chip (211, 212, 213, 214) based on the first clock signal and the second clock signal to compensate a phase difference caused by the transmission line.
Drug delivery device in combination with an electronic module for recording information of the drug delivery device, the drug delivery device comprising a port for connecting to a connector of the electronic module, the electronic module comprising at least one connector (7, 7'), wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector (7, 7') is adapted to be connected to a universal port of a computer distinct from the port of the drug delivery device, characterized in that the port of the computer and the port of the drug delivery device are distinctly shaped, the port of the drug delivery device being a customized port which does not allow connection of a universal connector.
Dosing module, in particular for dosing an operating/auxiliary medium, such as for example a reducing agent, into the exhaust tract of an internal combustion engine, comprising a dosing valve, which is surrounded by a cooled surface, wherein at least the surface is surrounded by a cooling body (18, 20, 22) through which the cooling fluid flows, characterized in that the cooling body (18, 20, 22) is of multi-part form, and drainage openings for the discharge of liquids are provided, and in that the cooling body (18, 20, 22) comprises a rotatable flange.
A method of controlling a washing machine, according to claim 14, the method comprising: receiving setting information for a washing mode; sensing an amount of laundry received into the washing machine; transmitting, to a dryer, (i) the setting information for the washing mode and (ii) information on the amount of laundry through a communication circuit; and transmitting, to the dryer, a request to start preheating through the communication circuit. receiving setting information for a washing mode; sensing an amount of laundry received into the washing machine; transmitting, to a dryer, (i) the setting information for the washing mode and (ii) information on the amount of laundry through a communication circuit; and transmitting, to the dryer, a request to start preheating through the communication circuit.
A composite showerhead electrode assembly for generating plasma in a plasma processing apparatus, comprising: a backing plate comprising top and bottom surfaces with first gas passages therebetween, the bottom surface having bridged regions and unbridged regions; an electrode plate having a top surface, a plasma exposed bottom surface, and second gas passages extending therebetween and in fluid communication with the first gas passages; the bridged regions and unbridged regions being arranged between the top surface of the electrode plate and the bottom surface of the backing plate such that the first gas passages have outlets in unbridged regions to supply a process gas to an interior of the plasma processing apparatus, and such that the second gas passages have inlets in unbridged regions; and an interface gel disposed between facing surfaces (28, 38) at each of the bridged regions, and being in a semi-crosslinked state such that it establishes thermal contact between the electrode plate and the backing plate without adhesively bonding the electrode plate to the backing plate, the interface gel being arranged to remain as a gel during the plasma generation, and to maintain the thermal contact during movement in a lateral direction of the electrode plate relative to the backing plate during temperature cycling due to mismatch of coefficients of thermal expansion in the electrode plate and the backing plate; wherein the electrode plate is joined to the backing plate to allow the movement, and wherein the bridged regions comprise 1 to 12 continuous or segmented annular zones. a backing plate comprising top and bottom surfaces with first gas passages therebetween, the bottom surface having bridged regions and unbridged regions; an electrode plate having a top surface, a plasma exposed bottom surface, and second gas passages extending therebetween and in fluid communication with the first gas passages; the bridged regions and unbridged regions being arranged between the top surface of the electrode plate and the bottom surface of the backing plate such that the first gas passages have outlets in unbridged regions to supply a process gas to an interior of the plasma processing apparatus, and such that the second gas passages have inlets in unbridged regions; and an interface gel disposed between facing surfaces (28, 38) at each of the bridged regions, and being in a semi-crosslinked state such that it establishes thermal contact between the electrode plate and the backing plate without adhesively bonding the electrode plate to the backing plate, the interface gel being arranged to remain as a gel during the plasma generation, and to maintain the thermal contact during movement in a lateral direction of the electrode plate relative to the backing plate during temperature cycling due to mismatch of coefficients of thermal expansion in the electrode plate and the backing plate; wherein the electrode plate is joined to the backing plate to allow the movement, and wherein the bridged regions comprise 1 to 12 continuous or segmented annular zones.
A dew condensation preventing valve (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) for preventing occurrence of dew condensation in a pneumatic system provided with: a pneumatic actuator having a pressure chamber (17a, 17b) to which compressed air is supplied; and a pipe (23a, 23b) through which compressed air is supplied from a compressed air supply to the pressure chamber (17a, 17b), comprising: a valve housing provided with a valve element housing hole which opens into an air intake port communicating with the pressure chamber (17a, 17b), and opens into an air discharge port communicating with outside; an on-off valve assembly provided to the valve housing, reciprocable between a forward limit cutoff position and a backward limit cutoff position, and configured to prevent the air intake port and the air discharge port from communicating with each other at the forward limit cutoff position and the backward limit cutoff position; a spring member for applying a spring force to the on-off valve assembly toward the forward limit cutoff position; and a communication section (45, 45a) provided to the valve housing, and configured to cause the air intake port and the air discharge port to communicate with each other when the on-off valve assembly is positioned between the forward limit cutoff position and the backward limit cutoff position, characterized in that the on-off valve assembly is adapted for being moved to the forward limit cutoff position by the spring member when compressed air is discharged from the pressure chamber (17a, 17b), and the on-off valve assembly is adapted for being moved to the backward limit cutoff position by compressed air supplied to the pressure chamber (17a, 17b) when compressed air is supplied to the pressure chamber (17a, 17b). a valve housing provided with a valve element housing hole which opens into an air intake port communicating with the pressure chamber (17a, 17b), and opens into an air discharge port communicating with outside; an on-off valve assembly provided to the valve housing, reciprocable between a forward limit cutoff position and a backward limit cutoff position, and configured to prevent the air intake port and the air discharge port from communicating with each other at the forward limit cutoff position and the backward limit cutoff position; a spring member for applying a spring force to the on-off valve assembly toward the forward limit cutoff position; and a communication section (45, 45a) provided to the valve housing, and configured to cause the air intake port and the air discharge port to communicate with each other when the on-off valve assembly is positioned between the forward limit cutoff position and the backward limit cutoff position, characterized in that the on-off valve assembly is adapted for being moved to the forward limit cutoff position by the spring member when compressed air is discharged from the pressure chamber (17a, 17b), and the on-off valve assembly is adapted for being moved to the backward limit cutoff position by compressed air supplied to the pressure chamber (17a, 17b) when compressed air is supplied to the pressure chamber (17a, 17b).
A cosmetic mask comprising: a mask body worn on a user's face and having a cosmetic liquid supply opening and a respiratory opening formed therethrough; a mist sprayer connected to the mask body and to the cosmetic liquid supply opening and configured to spray a cosmetic liquid into a space between the mask body and the face through the cosmetic liquid supply opening; and a respiratory connector arranged to surround the user's nose portion while being mounted on the mask body to be connected to the respiratory opening, thereby enabling the user to breathe; characterized in that the cosmetic mask comprises a mounting bracket on the mask body and the mist sprayer having one side from which the cosmetic liquid is sprayed; the one side of the mist sprayer being detachably inserted and mounted on the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being coupled to a front surface of the mask body adjacent to the cosmetic liquid supply opening, such that the cosmetic liquid is sprayed through the mist sprayer and comes into direct contact with the user's face through the cosmetic liquid supply opening of the mask body.
Wind turbine and/or hydroelectric power station, two interconnected radial flow turbines (1, 2), which are arranged next to one another and so as to be oriented in parallel and are pivotable about a pivot axis in parallel with the turbine shafts, being arranged having a vertical axis of rotation, the pivot axis and a V-shaped wind distributor being outside the line connecting the turbine axes and both being on the same side of the connecting line, characterised in that the upper and/or lower end of the turbines comprises a planar wind guide plate having a chamfer on the outer edges, the wind guide plate being chamfered away from the turbines.