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A method for characterising the average crosslinking rate of an encapsulation layer, present in a photovoltaic module, comprising the following successive steps of: a) providing a photovoltaic module comprising at least: - a first plate, - a plurality of photovoltaic cells, electrically connected to one another, - an encapsulation layer, encapsulating the plurality of photovoltaic cells, - a second plate, the encapsulation layer and the plurality of photovoltaic cells being located between the first and second plates (10, 40), b) covering the first plate by an electrically conductive element, c) measuring the electrical resistance of the encapsulation layer between the plurality of photovoltaic cells and the electrically conductive element, with a measurement apparatus, d) comparing the electrical resistance measured with predefined reference values, so as to determine the average crosslinking rate of the encapsulation layer. a) providing a photovoltaic module comprising at least: - a first plate, - a plurality of photovoltaic cells, electrically connected to one another, - an encapsulation layer, encapsulating the plurality of photovoltaic cells, - a second plate, the encapsulation layer and the plurality of photovoltaic cells being located between the first and second plates (10, 40), - a first plate, - a plurality of photovoltaic cells, electrically connected to one another, - an encapsulation layer, encapsulating the plurality of photovoltaic cells, - a second plate, the encapsulation layer and the plurality of photovoltaic cells being located between the first and second plates (10, 40), b) covering the first plate by an electrically conductive element, c) measuring the electrical resistance of the encapsulation layer between the plurality of photovoltaic cells and the electrically conductive element, with a measurement apparatus, d) comparing the electrical resistance measured with predefined reference values, so as to determine the average crosslinking rate of the encapsulation layer.
A rubber ball cleaning multipoint centralized ball serving system for a condenser, comprising a condenser water chamber, a circulating cooling water outlet pipe, and a circulating cooling water inlet pipe, the circulating cooling water outlet pipe being provided with a hopper-type ball recovery net which is connected to a ball adding chamber via a ball recovery pipe, and a second isolating valve, a rubber ball pump, and a check valve being sequentially arranged on the ball recovery pipe in a direction from the hopper-type ball recovery net to the ball adding chamber, other ends of the plurality of pulse ball serving valves (2, 4, 5) are all connected to a rubber ball transfer pipe, an inlet of the rubber ball transfer pipe is connected to a first isolating valve, and the first isolating valve is connected to the ball adding chamber; the rubber ball transfer pipe is connected to the circulating cooling water inlet pipe via a pipe provided with a third pulse ball serving valve; a top of the ball adding chamber is connected to the circulating cooling water outlet pipe via a hot water discharging pipe, and a third isolating valve and a hot water discharging valve are sequentially arranged on the hot water discharging pipe in a direction from the circulating cooling water outlet pipe to the ball adding chamber; and a lower portion of the ball adding chamber is connected to a rubber ball recovery basket via a pipe provided with a rubber ball discharge valve characterised in that a circulating cooling water inlet end of the condenser water chamber is further separately connected to a plurality of pulse ball serving valves arranged in parallel; the rubber ball transfer pipe is connected to the circulating cooling water inlet pipe via a pipe provided with a third pulse ball serving valve; a top of the ball adding chamber is connected to the circulating cooling water outlet pipe via a hot water discharging pipe, and a third isolating valve and a hot water discharging valve are sequentially arranged on the hot water discharging pipe in a direction from the circulating cooling water outlet pipe to the ball adding chamber.
A chimeric vaccine antigen against hepatitis C virus comprising a) a first segment of the E2 region, said segment consisting of amino acids 408-540 of HCV polyprotein, b) a second segment of the E1 region, said segment consisting of amino acids 190-222 of HCV polyprotein, and c) a third segment of the Core region, said segment consisting of amino acids 1 to 50 of HCV polyprotein, in this particular order. a) a first segment of the E2 region, said segment consisting of amino acids 408-540 of HCV polyprotein, b) a second segment of the E1 region, said segment consisting of amino acids 190-222 of HCV polyprotein, and c) a third segment of the Core region, said segment consisting of amino acids 1 to 50 of HCV polyprotein, in this particular order.
An apparatus for personalizing contactless data carriers, in particular contactless chip cards, comprising: at least two reading devices (12a-d) that are each configured to transmit data contactlessly to a contactless data carrier, wherein the reading devices (12a-d) are controlled in such a fashion during operation that whenever at least one first reading device sends personalization data to a contactless data carrier, at least one second reading device emits random data, characterized in that the reading devices (12a-d) are configured such that when a reading device (12a-d) has concluded the personalization of a contactless data carrier, said reading device (12a-d) emits an endless sequence of random data. at least two reading devices (12a-d) that are each configured to transmit data contactlessly to a contactless data carrier, wherein the reading devices (12a-d) are controlled in such a fashion during operation that whenever at least one first reading device sends personalization data to a contactless data carrier, at least one second reading device emits random data, characterized in that the reading devices (12a-d) are configured such that when a reading device (12a-d) has concluded the personalization of a contactless data carrier, said reading device (12a-d) emits an endless sequence of random data.
Hand-guided working implement with an internal combustion engine and with a carburettor having a carburettor housing in which an intake duct section is formed, wherein a pivotably mounted choke element is located in the intake duct section, wherein the choke element is in operative connection with a choke actuating lever, and wherein a starting device is provided which comprises an operating position, an off position and at least one starting position (24, 25), wherein the starting device comprises an actuating element for operation by the operator, wherein the actuating element is in operative connection with the choke actuating lever via a coupling element and, if the actuating element is moved from an operating position into a starting position (24, 25) of the actuating element, moves the choke element into an associated starting position (26, 27) of the choke element, characterised in that the operative connection between the actuating element and the choke actuating lever comprises a relative movement device, which allows a movement of the actuating element of the starting device relative to the choke actuating lever in at least one position of the choke element, and in that the relative movement device comprises a holding device, wherein the holding device comprises a guide contour, which is held stationary at the carburettor housing and in at least one starting position (26, 27) of the choke element holds the actuating element in the starting position and prevents a movement of the actuating element relative to the choke actuating lever from the starting position into the operating position.
A station for picking up and delivering shaped sheets (A, B) that define box-like bodies of different types, of the type comprising a magazine for said sheets (A, B) and at least one handling element for at least one sheet (A, B) at a time, wherein said magazine accommodates a plurality of mutually aligned and juxtaposed sheets (A, B) and said at least one handling element comprises an end bracket provided with at least one grip means and at least one assembly with arms (7, 8, 9) which are articulated with respect to said bracket and are independently movable with respect to a fixed frame, said bracket being movable between a first configuration of alignment with the end sheet (A', B') accommodated in said magazine, in the condition where said at least one grip means is in contact with said end sheet (A', B'), and a second configuration of alignment with a conveyance line of said sheets (A, B) which corresponds to the delivery region, each arm (7, 8, 9) of each assembly being rotatable and independently movable with respect to the fixed frame of the station, by way of the action of a respective motor device, with respect to a single common rotation axis, said motor device being of the type preferably chosen from among controlled electric motors, controlled brushless motors, actuation systems constituted by motors and camshafts and the like, characterized in that said arms (7, 8, 9) which are independently movable with respect to a fixed frame are three in number, two first arms (7, 8) being pivoted to respective linkages (12, 13), both having the end pivoted to said bracket according to a same first rotation axis, a third arm being pivoted to a rod the free end of which is engaged rotatably with said bracket with respect to a second rotation axis.
A transparent conductor forming a transparent electrode in a display or a touchscreen, including: a substrate; and a conductive network on the substrate, the conductive network comprising a plurality of metal nanotubes or composite nanowires, wherein each composite nanowire comprises a template nanostructure made of a first type of metal that is plated with a second type of metal and in which the template nanostructure of the first type of metal is oxidized at least at its surface, wherein the transparent conductor has a contrast ratio of greater than 1000.
An injection molding material for producing molded articles comprising the following components: i) poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV); ii) cellulose, present between 12 and 17% in weight in relation to the total weight of the components; iii) talc, present between 7 and 9% in weight in relation to the total weight of the components; and iv) a polyadipate ester-based plasticizer, present between 3 and 6% in weight in relation to the total weight of the components; wherein the injection molded material is compostable according to the European standard EN 13432 and has barrier properties according to which the Oxygen Transmission Rate is between 5 and 10 cm 3 /m 2 ·day at 23°C and 50% relative humidity over 24 hours according to the guidelines of ASTM D3985-17 standard, and the Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR) is between 2 and 7 g/m 2 ·day at a temperature of 38°C and 90% of relative humidity according to the guidelines of ASTM F1249-13 standard. i) poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV); ii) cellulose, present between 12 and 17% in weight in relation to the total weight of the components; iii) talc, present between 7 and 9% in weight in relation to the total weight of the components; and iv) a polyadipate ester-based plasticizer, present between 3 and 6% in weight in relation to the total weight of the components;
System: with an instrument having at least one coagulation electrode, at least one dissection electrode, and at least one counter electrode, wherein the dissection electrode, coagulation electrode and counter electrode are arranged on branches (15, 16) of a tool, of which at least one can be moved towards the other and away therefrom, and with an energy supply arrangement consisting of a generator and a transformer which has a first output connected to the dissection electrode and a second output connected to the coagulation electrode, characterised in that at least one current-limiting element in the form of a coupling condenser is arranged between the first output and the dissection electrode, and the impedance of the current-limiting element is greater than the internal resistance of the transformer at its first output. with an instrument having at least one coagulation electrode, at least one dissection electrode, and at least one counter electrode, wherein the dissection electrode, coagulation electrode and counter electrode are arranged on branches (15, 16) of a tool, of which at least one can be moved towards the other and away therefrom, and with an energy supply arrangement consisting of a generator and a transformer which has a first output connected to the dissection electrode and a second output connected to the coagulation electrode, characterised in that at least one current-limiting element in the form of a coupling condenser is arranged between the first output and the dissection electrode, and the impedance of the current-limiting element is greater than the internal resistance of the transformer at its first output.
A site 1 protease inhibitor for use in the treatment of a disease associated with reduced CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) function in a subject in need thereof, wherein said disease • is due to a mutation in the gene encoding CFTR, or environmental factors and is selected from the group consisting of: cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, recurrent bronchitis, acute bronchitis, idiopathic chronic pancreatitis, idiopathic recurrent pancreatitis, idiopathic acute pancreatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, dry eye, constipation, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), bone diseases, and asthma; or • is selected from the group consisting of: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, recurrent bronchitis, acute bronchitis, rhinosinusitis, constipation, pancreatitis including chronic pancreatitis, recurrent pancreatitis, and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, mild pulmonary disease, idiopathic pancreatitis, liver disease, hereditary emphysema, gallstones, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteopenia. • is due to a mutation in the gene encoding CFTR, or environmental factors and is selected from the group consisting of: cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, recurrent bronchitis, acute bronchitis, idiopathic chronic pancreatitis, idiopathic recurrent pancreatitis, idiopathic acute pancreatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, dry eye, constipation, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), bone diseases, and asthma; or • is selected from the group consisting of: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, recurrent bronchitis, acute bronchitis, rhinosinusitis, constipation, pancreatitis including chronic pancreatitis, recurrent pancreatitis, and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, mild pulmonary disease, idiopathic pancreatitis, liver disease, hereditary emphysema, gallstones, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteopenia.
A centrifugal separator for separating a dairy product into at least a liquid light phase and a heavy phase, the centrifugal separator comprising a centrifuge bowl arranged for rotating around an axis of rotation, a feed inlet for suppling the dairy product to be separated into the centrifuge bowl; a first centrifugal separator outlet for discharging a separated liquid light phase; a second centrifugal separator outlet (114a,b) for discharging a separated heavy phase; a disc stack of frustoconical discs arranged inside the centrifuge bowl, the disc stack comprises a first set of discs, a second set of discs, wherein the discs in the disk stack comprises distribution openings such that the dairy product passes the first set of discs before passing the second set of discs, characterized in that the discs in the first set of discs are separated from each other by spot- formed spacing members and with a distance that is smaller than 0.3 mm, and the discs in the second set of discs are - separated from each other with a distance that is 0.4 - 1.0 mm, or - arranged as the axially uppermost portion of the disc stack and comprise 3-10 discs that are separated from each other with a distance that is between 0.8-2.0 mm. a centrifuge bowl arranged for rotating around an axis of rotation, a feed inlet for suppling the dairy product to be separated into the centrifuge bowl; a first centrifugal separator outlet for discharging a separated liquid light phase; a second centrifugal separator outlet (114a,b) for discharging a separated heavy phase; a disc stack of frustoconical discs arranged inside the centrifuge bowl, the disc stack comprises a first set of discs, a second set of discs, wherein a first set of discs, a second set of discs, wherein the discs in the disk stack comprises distribution openings such that the dairy product passes the first set of discs before passing the second set of discs, characterized in that the discs in the first set of discs are separated from each other by spot- formed spacing members and with a distance that is smaller than 0.3 mm, and the discs in the second set of discs are - separated from each other with a distance that is 0.4 - 1.0 mm, or - arranged as the axially uppermost portion of the disc stack and comprise 3-10 discs that are separated from each other with a distance that is between 0.8-2.0 mm. - separated from each other with a distance that is 0.4 - 1.0 mm, or - arranged as the axially uppermost portion of the disc stack and comprise 3-10 discs that are separated from each other with a distance that is between 0.8-2.0 mm.
An extract of the seeds of Kniphofia uvaria plant, obtained - by mechanical pressing of said seeds, under cold conditions, or - by bringing said seeds into contact with carbon dioxide in a supercritical state as solvent, in the absence of co-solvent, and then removing said solvent. - by mechanical pressing of said seeds, under cold conditions, or - by bringing said seeds into contact with carbon dioxide in a supercritical state as solvent, in the absence of co-solvent, and then removing said solvent.
Use of a duct for casting into a wall element and leading through a line, wherein the duct comprises a fold section which i.) is folded in during the casting of the duct, and ii.) is folded out after casting of the duct, wherein subsequently iii.) a protective tube is pushed into the folded out fold section, in which protective tube the line is laid, characterized in that the protective tube is pushed in to such an extent in the step according to item iii.) that the end of the protective tube then lies inside the wall element with respect to a longitudinal direction of the line and the wall element assumes a support function for the pushed in protective tube. wherein the duct comprises a fold section which i.) is folded in during the casting of the duct, and ii.) is folded out after casting of the duct, wherein subsequently iii.) a protective tube is pushed into the folded out fold section, i.) is folded in during the casting of the duct, and ii.) is folded out after casting of the duct, wherein subsequently iii.) a protective tube is pushed into the folded out fold section, in which protective tube the line is laid, characterized in that the protective tube is pushed in to such an extent in the step according to item iii.) that the end of the protective tube then lies inside the wall element with respect to a longitudinal direction of the line and the wall element assumes a support function for the pushed in protective tube.
An isolated polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nucleic acid sequence which encodes or is complementary to a sequence which encodes a polypeptide having at least 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence presented as SEQ ID NO:2; and (b) a nucleic acid sequence presented as SEQ ID NO:4, or the complement thereof; wherein said isolated polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide having endoglucanase activity. (a) a nucleic acid sequence which encodes or is complementary to a sequence which encodes a polypeptide having at least 85% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence presented as SEQ ID NO:2; and (b) a nucleic acid sequence presented as SEQ ID NO:4, or the complement thereof;
A method for producing lactic acid, said method comprising the step of removing glycerol from an aqueous lactic acid solution containing glycerol as an impurity using an ion-exchange resin, wherein glycerol contained in the aqueous lactic acid solution is adsorbed to said ion-exchange resin and said ion-exchange resin is a strong acid ion-exchange resin.
A device for receiving bodily fluid, preferably blood, from a subject, preferably a human subject, and processing the bodily fluid to form plasma or serum, the device comprising: an opening for introduction of a bodily fluid from the subject into the device; a separation membrane in fluid communication with an inlet on a first side of the membrane, the separation membrane being capable of separating blood passing therethrough into a first portion that is enriched in plasma or serum, and a rejected portion concentrated in blood cells; a vacuum chamber regulator comprising a pre-packaged vacuum chamber having a pressure less than ambient pressure prior to the point at which the device is used on the subject; and a seal that can be manipulated to control a fluid communication pathway between the vacuum chamber and a second side of the separation membrane. an opening for introduction of a bodily fluid from the subject into the device; a separation membrane in fluid communication with an inlet on a first side of the membrane, the separation membrane being capable of separating blood passing therethrough into a first portion that is enriched in plasma or serum, and a rejected portion concentrated in blood cells; a vacuum chamber regulator comprising a pre-packaged vacuum chamber having a pressure less than ambient pressure prior to the point at which the device is used on the subject; and a seal that can be manipulated to control a fluid communication pathway between the vacuum chamber and a second side of the separation membrane.
A voltage regulator comprising: an output transistor coupled to an output voltage line; an output voltage sensing arrangement (R1, R2) coupled to the output voltage line for producing an output feedback voltage (Voutfb); an error amplifier coupled to the output feedback voltage (Voutfb), the output transistor, and a reference voltage (Vref) for applying feedback control to the output transistor; a first discharger circuit coupled to the output voltage line and to a reference potential, the first discharger circuit being triggered by a steep-rise overvoltage condition; and characterized by a second discharger circuit having a response time greater than a response time of the first discharger circuit. an output transistor coupled to an output voltage line; an output voltage sensing arrangement (R1, R2) coupled to the output voltage line for producing an output feedback voltage (Voutfb); an error amplifier coupled to the output feedback voltage (Voutfb), the output transistor, and a reference voltage (Vref) for applying feedback control to the output transistor; a first discharger circuit coupled to the output voltage line and to a reference potential, the first discharger circuit being triggered by a steep-rise overvoltage condition; and characterized by a second discharger circuit having a response time greater than a response time of the first discharger circuit.