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A method of fatty acid distillation, comprising: passing a feed stream comprising fatty acids with chain lengths C6 to C20 through a first column; distributing a C6-C8 cut to a top portion of the first column; distributing a C8-C10 cut to a middle portion of the first column; withdrawing a C12+ cut from a bottom portion of the first column and passing the C12+ cut through a second column; distributing a C12-C14 cut to a top portion of the second column; withdrawing a C16+ cut from a bottom portion of the second column and passing the C16+ cut through a third column; distributing a C16-C18 cut to a top portion of the third column; and distributing a C18+ cut to a bottom portion of the third column. passing a feed stream comprising fatty acids with chain lengths C6 to C20 through a first column; distributing a C6-C8 cut to a top portion of the first column; distributing a C8-C10 cut to a middle portion of the first column; withdrawing a C12+ cut from a bottom portion of the first column and passing the C12+ cut through a second column; distributing a C12-C14 cut to a top portion of the second column; withdrawing a C16+ cut from a bottom portion of the second column and passing the C16+ cut through a third column; distributing a C16-C18 cut to a top portion of the third column; and distributing a C18+ cut to a bottom portion of the third column.
Ball screw assembly comprising a screw provided with an outer thread, a nut provided with an inner thread and with first and second holes (10, 11) extending from said inner thread to an outer surface of said nut, a plurality of balls engaged in both of said outer and inner threads, and means for recirculating the balls between the first and second holes of the nut comprising a return channel, the recirculating means comprising a cap mounted on the nut and delimiting together with the outer surface of said nut the return channel, said return channel having in cross-section a circular profile adapted to the balls, and deflecting elements (12, 13) mounted into the first and second holes (10, 11) of the nut, each deflecting element being made in one part, the cap being distinct from the deflecting elements (12, 13) and covering said deflecting elements which protrude outwards relative to the outer surface of the nut, said cap comprising recesses (26, 27) provided on an inner surface bearing against the outer surface of the nut and inside which protrude said deflecting elements, each deflecting element (12, 13) delimiting together with the corresponding hole (10, 11) of the nut a deflecting channel (19, 20) connected to the return channel, characterized in that each deflecting element (12, 13) is provided with a pick-up and release lug (17, 18) extending across the gap between the outer thread of the screw and the inner thread of the nut.
A radionuclide carrier system for intraoperative permanent brachytherapy comprising: one or more individual permanently implantable carriers configured to hold radioactive seeds in a precise location within a surgically-created cavity defining a treatment area to produce a dosimetrically customizable implant in real-time for the treatment area, and wherein the individual carriers are small enough to fit in or on the treatment area; wherein each of the implantable carriers is a tile-shaped carrier comprising: a collagen-based biocompatible material having a first surface and an opposing second surface parallel to the first surface, and a uniform thickness of two to seven millimeters therebetween; and a radioactive seed embedded in the implantable carrier at an offset position between the first and second surfaces (110, 120) such that the radionuclide seed is closer to the first surface than to the second surface. one or more individual permanently implantable carriers configured to hold radioactive seeds in a precise location within a surgically-created cavity defining a treatment area to produce a dosimetrically customizable implant in real-time for the treatment area, and wherein the individual carriers are small enough to fit in or on the treatment area; wherein each of the implantable carriers is a tile-shaped carrier comprising: a collagen-based biocompatible material having a first surface and an opposing second surface parallel to the first surface, and a uniform thickness of two to seven millimeters therebetween; and a radioactive seed embedded in the implantable carrier at an offset position between the first and second surfaces (110, 120) such that the radionuclide seed is closer to the first surface than to the second surface.
Handheld machine tool device having at least one transmission unit which comprises at least one angular transmission and at least one countershaft and/or front-mounted transmission, wherein the angular transmission has at least one angular transmission input shaft which comprises an axis of rotation, an angular transmission output shaft which comprises an axis of rotation, and an angular transmission housing which supports the angular transmission input shaft and the angular transmission output shaft, and wherein the countershaft and/or front-mounted transmission has at least one driven shaft which comprises an axis of rotation, wherein the driven shaft, as viewed along a direction which is directed away from the angular transmission housing and runs at least substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the angular transmission input shaft, is arranged downstream of the angular transmission output shaft, characterized in that the countershaft and/or front-mounted transmission has a housing, which is rotatably supported on the angular transmission housing, for supporting the driven shaft.
A method for controlling at least one actuator of cowls of a thrust reverser for a turbojet engine, the actuator being driven by an electric motor comprising a relative position sensor providing information (SR, δPrel) on the evolution of its displacement, wherein the control of the motor is servo-controlled according to the instantaneous position (Pi) of the cowl in at least one portion of its stroke between its open position and its closed position, the instantaneous position (Pi) of the cowl being determined depending on at least one reference position absolute data (Pref) and on the relative position data (δPrel) relative to this reference position provided by the relative position sensor of the motor, and wherein, in case of resumption of the actuation after an interruption, a determination of a new reference position (Pref) is engaged before the resumption of the actuation.
Structural element (2, 22) for thermal insulation between two concrete structural components (1, 3, 11, 13, 21, 23) separated by a gap, especially between a building wall on one side and a building ceiling on the other side, wherein the structural element (2, 22) comprises an insulating body (4, 24) positionable in the gap and reinforcing elements (5, 15, 25) for at least absorbing and transmitting compressive and/or shear forces between those concrete structural components, which reinforcing elements (5, 15, 25) project from the insulating body, and wherein the structural element (2, 22) has additional separating elements (6, 26) which project beyond the insulating body (4, 24) on at least one side and are suitable, at least with sub-regions, for extending into one of the two concrete structural components (1, 3, 13, 21, 23) and forming therein predetermined crack locations (7, 17, 27) for temperature-induced changes in length relative to the other concrete structural component, wherein the sub-regions of the separating elements (6, 26) capable of extending into one of the two concrete structural components (1, 3, 13, 21, 23) are oriented at least approximately in a direction which is inclined relative to the direction of longitudinal extent L of the insulating body, characterised in that the separating elements (6, 26) are in the form of flexible separating films and/or in the form of planar, rectangular, rigid crack-control sheets and/or in the form of notch-forming wedge-shaped elements. characterised in that the separating elements (6, 26) are in the form of flexible separating films and/or in the form of planar, rectangular, rigid crack-control sheets and/or in the form of notch-forming wedge-shaped elements.
A control method for a spark-ignited internal combustion engine, which is equipped with a turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation passage for recirculating some of exhaust gas from an exhaust gas passage to an intake passage, the exhaust gas recirculation passage being provided with an EGR valve for controlling an exhaust gas recirculation rate, the method comprising steps of: acquiring (step S2) information on a density of an intake air taken in as new air; and calculating (step S3) an intake air density ( ρ) based on the information; determining (step S4), during high-load operation, whether or not the intake air density ( ρ) is equal to or less than an intake air density threshold ( ρ #); stopping (step S6) exhaust gas recirculation when the intake air density ( ρ) is equal to or less than the intake air density threshold ( ρ #); controlling (step S5) the EGR valve to meet a predefined target exhaust gas recirculation rate otherwise; and acquiring an indicator of a degree of ongoing knocking or a likelihood of knocking; and setting the intake air density threshold ( ρ #) to a lower value depending on if the indicator corresponds to a condition in which knocking is more likely compared to a condition in which knocking is less likely, wherein the indicator is either a fuel octane rating or a retardation amount in knocking control in which ignition timing retardation is performed based on a detection signal from a knocking sensor. acquiring (step S2) information on a density of an intake air taken in as new air; and calculating (step S3) an intake air density ( ρ) based on the information; determining (step S4), during high-load operation, whether or not the intake air density ( ρ) is equal to or less than an intake air density threshold ( ρ #); stopping (step S6) exhaust gas recirculation when the intake air density ( ρ) is equal to or less than the intake air density threshold ( ρ #); controlling (step S5) the EGR valve to meet a predefined target exhaust gas recirculation rate otherwise; and acquiring an indicator of a degree of ongoing knocking or a likelihood of knocking; and setting the intake air density threshold ( ρ #) to a lower value depending on if the indicator corresponds to a condition in which knocking is more likely compared to a condition in which knocking is less likely, wherein the indicator is either a fuel octane rating or a retardation amount in knocking control in which ignition timing retardation is performed based on a detection signal from a knocking sensor.
Method for diagnosing the quality of a laser weld bead produced between two plastic parts comprising the following steps: a) measuring a set of ultrasonic attenuations characterizing said laser weld bead by moving an ultrasound sensor along said laser weld bead; b) calculating a weighted width Lp of said laser weld bead from said set of ultrasonic attenuations; c) comparing said weighted width Lp to a predefined weighted threshold width Ls, the weld bead being considered acceptable if Lp is larger than or equal to Ls, the method also including a pyrometric measurement allowing information to be obtained on the quality of the weld bead, said pyrometric measurement being concomitant to the laser welding of said two parts, the result, regarding the quality of the weld, obtained following steps a) to c), being compared with the result of the pyrometric measurement of said laser weld bead, this comparison making it possible to determine whether the pyrometric system needs to be recalibrated. a) measuring a set of ultrasonic attenuations characterizing said laser weld bead by moving an ultrasound sensor along said laser weld bead; b) calculating a weighted width Lp of said laser weld bead from said set of ultrasonic attenuations; c) comparing said weighted width Lp to a predefined weighted threshold width Ls, the weld bead being considered acceptable if Lp is larger than or equal to Ls,
A method for evaluating a condition of a downhole component (202, 204, 206) of a drillstring, the method comprising: estimating a plurality of values of a tool parameter of the component (202, 204, 206) comprising at least a first value for a first selected position on the drillstring and a second value different than the first value for a second selected position on the drillstring different than the first selected position, wherein the estimating is done using a trained artificial neural network that receives information from at least one sensor (165, 159) on the drillstring responsive to the tool parameter, wherein each sensor of the at least one sensor is positionally offset from the first selected position and the second selected position; and using the estimated plurality of values to evaluate the condition of the downhole component, wherein the condition is used to make a component life management decision about the component; wherein the tool parameter comprises temperature or a vibration parameter. estimating a plurality of values of a tool parameter of the component (202, 204, 206) comprising at least a first value for a first selected position on the drillstring and a second value different than the first value for a second selected position on the drillstring different than the first selected position, wherein the estimating is done using a trained artificial neural network that receives information from at least one sensor (165, 159) on the drillstring responsive to the tool parameter, wherein each sensor of the at least one sensor is positionally offset from the first selected position and the second selected position; and using the estimated plurality of values to evaluate the condition of the downhole component, wherein the condition is used to make a component life management decision about the component; wherein the tool parameter comprises temperature or a vibration parameter.
Food processor for steam cooking a food product, the food processor comprising - a container for holding a liquid; - a weight sensor, which is designed to capture weight data relating to a weight of the container; - a heating element, which is designed to heat the liquid in the container, to generate liquid vapour; - a temperature sensor (110, 111), which is designed to capture temperature data relating to a temperature of the liquid; - a steam cooking attachment for a food product, which is configured to be positioned on the container and to take up steam from the container; and - a control unit, which is designed, at the start of a steam cooking process, - to determine, based on the temperature data, that the temperature of the liquid has reached or exceeded a temperature threshold value; - in response to this, to operate the heating element for a fill-up period at a first heating power; and - after the fill-up period to operate the heating element at a reduced second heating power, the heating element being operated as a function of the weight data from the weight sensor. - a container for holding a liquid; - a weight sensor, which is designed to capture weight data relating to a weight of the container; - a heating element, which is designed to heat the liquid in the container, to generate liquid vapour; - a temperature sensor (110, 111), which is designed to capture temperature data relating to a temperature of the liquid; - a steam cooking attachment for a food product, which is configured to be positioned on the container and to take up steam from the container; and - a control unit, which is designed, at the start of a steam cooking process, - to determine, based on the temperature data, that the temperature of the liquid has reached or exceeded a temperature threshold value; - in response to this, to operate the heating element for a fill-up period at a first heating power; and - after the fill-up period to operate the heating element at a reduced second heating power, the heating element being operated as a function of the weight data from the weight sensor.
Electrical steering column lock for an automotive vehicle capable of locking and unlocking the steering column comprising: - a bolt intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, - a cam wheel intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt for controlling the bolt movement, - an assembly for determining the rotation position of the cam wheel while the said cam wheel is rotating, wherein the assembly for determining the rotation position of the cam wheel comprises a Hall effect position sensor and a magnet, characterised in that the magnet is a disc with one or several blades, to enable the said magnet to closely follow the rotation of the cam wheel. - a bolt intended to move for locking and for unlocking the steering column, - a cam wheel intended to rotate according a first rotation axis and to cooperate with the bolt for controlling the bolt movement, - an assembly for determining the rotation position of the cam wheel while the said cam wheel is rotating,
A system for preparing a solution, comprising: a. a mixing chamber; b. an automated solution dispenser that directs at least one solid selected from a plurality of solids and at least one liquid selected from a plurality of liquids in the mixing chamber to form the solution; c. one or more containers having an internal volume that is sufficient to accommodate at least a portion of the solution; d. a bottle handling sub-system, wherein the bottle handling sub-system is configured to manipulate the one or more containers between a storage position and a dispensing position, wherein said one or more containers are selected from a plurality of containers having different volumes; e. a sensor configured to detect a volume of said one or more containers; and f. a controller that is operably coupled to the automated solution dispenser, the sensor, and the bottle handling sub-system, wherein the controller is programmed to (i) direct mixing of the at least one solid and the at least one liquid in the mixing chamber to form the solution, (ii) direct the bottle handling sub-system to manipulate at least a subset of the one or more containers from the storage position to the dispensing position, and (iii) dispense at least a portion of the solution from the mixing chamber into the one or more containers based on said volume detected by said sensor when the one or more containers are at the dispensing position. a. a mixing chamber; b. an automated solution dispenser that directs at least one solid selected from a plurality of solids and at least one liquid selected from a plurality of liquids in the mixing chamber to form the solution; c. one or more containers having an internal volume that is sufficient to accommodate at least a portion of the solution; d. a bottle handling sub-system, wherein the bottle handling sub-system is configured to manipulate the one or more containers between a storage position and a dispensing position, wherein said one or more containers are selected from a plurality of containers having different volumes; e. a sensor configured to detect a volume of said one or more containers; and f. a controller that is operably coupled to the automated solution dispenser, the sensor, and the bottle handling sub-system,
Method for determining a frequency offset between a pilot tone that a radio signal comprises and a pilot oscillation generated in a receiving device for the radio signal, wherein the method has the following steps: conditioning the pilot tone by using the pilot oscillation in order to generate arithmetic sign information of the pilot tone; ascertaining the frequency offset by using the arithmetic sign information; and providing the frequency offset, characterized by a step of matching a frequency of the pilot oscillation by using the frequency offset and the arithmetic sign information in order to obtain the pilot oscillation at a matched frequency. conditioning the pilot tone by using the pilot oscillation in order to generate arithmetic sign information of the pilot tone; ascertaining the frequency offset by using the arithmetic sign information; and providing the frequency offset, characterized by a step of matching a frequency of the pilot oscillation by using the frequency offset and the arithmetic sign information in order to obtain the pilot oscillation at a matched frequency.
A method for monitoring a DC link capacitor (C ZK) in an electrical DC link of a circuit operated on a mains voltage V ac, the circuit comprising a power factor correction filter and an inverter, the DC link capacitor (C ZK) to be monitored being between the power factor correction filter and the inverter, wherein, during the operation of the circuit, the DC link capacitance C of the DC link capacitor (C ZK) is determined at least at certain time intervals over the operating time by measuring a power ripple W of a DC link voltage (V ZK), which DC link voltage arises at the DC link capacitor (C ZK), said power ripple pulsing at twice the frequency of the mains voltage, and the remaining service life or the service life end and/or usability end of the DC link capacitor (C ZK) is determined, by means of an evaluation circuit, from the DC link capacitance C determined in this way, wherein the power factor correction filter is an active power factor correction filter, and the power of the power factor correction filter consumed over a mains half-wave is detected by means of the mains input voltage that was determined previously in order to regulate the power factor correction filter and the input current i Netz already determined for this purpose.
A pretreatment method of a pyridine ring-containing chelate resin used for collecting a liquid-phase oxidation catalyst in a production process of an aromatic carboxylic acid excluding terephthalic acid, the pretreatment method comprising: first, converting the pyridine ring-containing chelate resin into a Br - form thereof by use of an aqueous solution of hydrobromic acid having an HBr content of from 0.05 to 10% by mass and having an acetic acid content of from 0 to 30% by mass; and then, bringing the resulting resin into contact with an acetic acid solvent having a water content of 1 to 50% by mass, wherein in converting the pyridine ring-containing chelate resin into the Br - form thereof with acetic acid being a solvent, the chelate resin is filled in a column, the aqueous solution of hydrobromic acid is continuously fed from the bottom of the column in an up-flow stream to thereby bring the solution into contact with the chelate resin, and then the acetic acid solvent is continuously fed from the bottom of the column in an up-flow stream to thereby bring the solvent into contact with the chelate resin, wherein the pyridine ring-containing chelate resin is obtained through copolymerization of a 4-vinylpyridine monomer and divinylbenzene as a crosslinking agent. first, converting the pyridine ring-containing chelate resin into a Br - form thereof by use of an aqueous solution of hydrobromic acid having an HBr content of from 0.05 to 10% by mass and having an acetic acid content of from 0 to 30% by mass; and then, bringing the resulting resin into contact with an acetic acid solvent having a water content of 1 to 50% by mass, wherein in converting the pyridine ring-containing chelate resin into the Br - form thereof with acetic acid being a solvent, the chelate resin is filled in a column, the aqueous solution of hydrobromic acid is continuously fed from the bottom of the column in an up-flow stream to thereby bring the solution into contact with the chelate resin, and then the acetic acid solvent is continuously fed from the bottom of the column in an up-flow stream to thereby bring the solvent into contact with the chelate resin, wherein the pyridine ring-containing chelate resin is obtained through copolymerization of a 4-vinylpyridine monomer and divinylbenzene as a crosslinking agent.