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A method of repairing a damaged coated turbine engine component of a module assembly , the method comprising: removing a damaged coating and underlying physical damage to the component to prepare a repair site , with the component mounted in the module assembly; applying a diffusible coating precursor to the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly; mounting a heat treating fixture on the component at the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly; heating the repair site to interdiffuse the coating precursor and the component with the component mounted in the module assembly; and cleaning the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly, the method being characterised by : mounting a heat treating fixture which comprises infrared energy sources focused on the repair site such that adjacent components are not heated and focusing mirrors for reflecting the infrared energy from the source; and heating the repair site with the infrared energy sources to perform an interdiffusion anneal, wherein feedback from an infrared pyrometer to a control system is used to monitor and control a thermal program during the interdiffusion anneal. removing a damaged coating and underlying physical damage to the component to prepare a repair site , with the component mounted in the module assembly; applying a diffusible coating precursor to the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly; mounting a heat treating fixture on the component at the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly; heating the repair site to interdiffuse the coating precursor and the component with the component mounted in the module assembly; and cleaning the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly, heating the repair site to interdiffuse the coating precursor and the component with the component mounted in the module assembly; and cleaning the repair site with the component mounted in the module assembly, mounting a heat treating fixture which comprises infrared energy sources focused on the repair site such that adjacent components are not heated and focusing mirrors for reflecting the infrared energy from the source; and heating the repair site with the infrared energy sources to perform an interdiffusion anneal, wherein feedback from an infrared pyrometer to a control system is used to monitor and control a thermal program during the interdiffusion anneal.
A power supply system for a lift of the type in which drive machinery is supported by a load carrier and drives by means of a cogged wheel and cogged rod the load carrier along a track on a mast in first and second directions, and an electric motor that is a component of the drive machinery of the load carrier is supplied with power from a unit at ground level, comprising; a) an electrically operated electric motor that is a component of the drive machinery arranged to drive the load carrier in first and second directions along the mast and to generate electrical energy through regenerative operation of the electric motor during the driving of the load carrier in a second, opposing, direction, b) an energy storage system that is a component of the unit at ground level and that includes an energy store for the storage of energy, c) a principal power network arranged at ground level, from which electrical energy can be withdrawn, characterised in that it comprises; d) a power transfer DC-bus , and a DC-power line to follow with an adapted length the load carrier upwards and downwards along the mast to transfer electrical energy between the drive machinery of the load carrier , the energy storage system and the principal power network that produces power, wherein each of said storage system and said principal power network is connected in parallel to the DC-bus, e) a control and monitoring system for the monitoring and control of the flows of electrical energy between the electric motor of the load carrier, the energy store at ground level and the principal power network . a) an electrically operated electric motor that is a component of the drive machinery arranged to drive the load carrier in first and second directions along the mast and to generate electrical energy through regenerative operation of the electric motor during the driving of the load carrier in a second, opposing, direction, b) an energy storage system that is a component of the unit at ground level and that includes an energy store for the storage of energy, c) a principal power network arranged at ground level, from which electrical energy can be withdrawn, characterised in that it comprises; d) a power transfer DC-bus , and a DC-power line to follow with an adapted length the load carrier upwards and downwards along the mast to transfer electrical energy between the drive machinery of the load carrier , the energy storage system and the principal power network that produces power, wherein each of said storage system and said principal power network is connected in parallel to the DC-bus, e) a control and monitoring system for the monitoring and control of the flows of electrical energy between the electric motor of the load carrier, the energy store at ground level and the principal power network .
A system for producing a modulated carrier signal that is representative of a dielectric value and a density of a fluid, the system comprising: a chassis configured to be immersed in the fluid; a first device configured to produce a first signal that is indicative of the dielectric value of the fluid; a second device comprising a densitometer spool configured to produce a mechanical response that is indicative of the density of the fluid, the second device configured to produce a second signal that is indicative of the density of the fluid; and a signal processor comprising a serial driver , the signal processor in operable communication with both the first device and the second device , the signal processor configured to calculate a digital signal that is indicative of the dielectric value and the density of the fluid; wherein: the first device , the second device , and the signal processor are disposed within the chassis ; and the serial driver is configured to: produce a serial word that is representative of the digital signal; modulate a carrier signal; and communicate the modulated carrier signal externally of the system; the modulated carrier signal is representative of the serial word. a chassis configured to be immersed in the fluid; a first device configured to produce a first signal that is indicative of the dielectric value of the fluid; a second device comprising a densitometer spool configured to produce a mechanical response that is indicative of the density of the fluid, the second device configured to produce a second signal that is indicative of the density of the fluid; and a signal processor comprising a serial driver , the signal processor in operable communication with both the first device and the second device , the signal processor configured to calculate a digital signal that is indicative of the dielectric value and the density of the fluid; wherein: the first device , the second device , and the signal processor are disposed within the chassis ; and the serial driver is configured to: produce a serial word that is representative of the digital signal; modulate a carrier signal; and communicate the modulated carrier signal externally of the system; the first device , the second device , and the signal processor are disposed within the chassis ; and the serial driver is configured to: produce a serial word that is representative of the digital signal; modulate a carrier signal; and communicate the modulated carrier signal externally of the system; produce a serial word that is representative of the digital signal; modulate a carrier signal; and communicate the modulated carrier signal externally of the system; the modulated carrier signal is representative of the serial word.
Method for accelerated determination of the concentration of living thermophilic bacteria in water-carrying installations, in particular in cooling water circuits, in which a bioreactor is connected to a water-carrying supply line with at least one first control unit for an aqueous measuring solution and a discharge line with at least one second control unit , comprising the steps of a) charging the bioreactor with the aqueous measuring solution; b) physical and chemical deactivation of accompanying flora, biocides and/or enzymes contained in the measuring solution at an elevated temperature T1 for a period of at least about 1 min, the physical and/or chemical deactivation being carried out in such a way that the thermophilic bacteria to be determined are not deactivated; c) reducing the temperature of the test solution to a temperature T2 to a range from about 38°C to about 45°C; d) adding at least one indicator solution; e) after carrying out steps a) to d), spectrometric determination of at least two measured values W1 and W2 of the measuring solution determined at different times, using an indicator solution comprising at least one indicator agent, by microbiological conversion of the at least one indicator agent; and f) evaluating the determined at least two measured values W1 and W2 and determining a concentration of living thermophilic bacteria in the measuring solution. a) charging the bioreactor with the aqueous measuring solution; b) physical and chemical deactivation of accompanying flora, biocides and/or enzymes contained in the measuring solution at an elevated temperature T1 for a period of at least about 1 min, the physical and/or chemical deactivation being carried out in such a way that the thermophilic bacteria to be determined are not deactivated; c) reducing the temperature of the test solution to a temperature T2 to a range from about 38°C to about 45°C; d) adding at least one indicator solution; e) after carrying out steps a) to d), spectrometric determination of at least two measured values W1 and W2 of the measuring solution determined at different times, using an indicator solution comprising at least one indicator agent, by microbiological conversion of the at least one indicator agent; and f) evaluating the determined at least two measured values W1 and W2 and determining a concentration of living thermophilic bacteria in the measuring solution.
Head-up display (1; 1') comprising a display device (10; 10') comprising: an LCD screen for generating an image to be displayed, a back-lighting device for the screen , and a sensor sensitive to infrared radiation radiated by the screen and disposed so as to detect at least some of this radiation, the display device (10; 10') further comprising an electronic control unit programmed to determine the temperature of the screen on the basis of the infrared radiation radiated by the screen and measured by the sensor and control an electric power (P E ) for powering the back-lighting device as a function of an electrical signal ( s ) delivered by said sensor , so that a temperature (T) of the screen derived from said signal ( s ) remains below a given temperature threshold (T 1 ), and comprising a casing having an exit aperture , the screen and the sensor being located in the casing , with the visible light emitted by the screen for displaying said image exiting the casing via said exit aperture , and further comprising a conduit (20; 20'), which extends from the LCD screen to the exit aperture of the casing , with a lateral aperture being formed in a lateral wall of the conduit , and wherein the sensor is disposed outside the conduit , set back relative to said lateral wall .
Method for prestressing existing or newly constructed concrete structures and components by means of at least one profile with a surface structure, namely a ribbed or otherwise structured surface or with a surface in the form of a thread, wherein this profile with its surface structure consists of a shape memory alloy (SMA) on a steel base with a polymorphic and polycrystalline structure, so that the SMA profile can be brought from its state as martensite to its permanent state as austenite by increasing its temperature, wherein it is placed or embedded in the concrete of the new structure or component to be constructed or in concrete or mortar applied to the existing structure or component in such a way that the SMA profile is brought from its state as martensite to its permanent state as austenite by increasing its temperature, embedded in such a way that the SMA profile generates a contraction force and thus a tensile stress as a result of a subsequent active and controlled application of heat with heating means and correspondingly generates a prestress on the concrete or the cement-bound mortar, whereby the force is introduced into the concrete or the mortar via the surface structure of the SMA profile .
A net that is automatically deformed upon tension release, characterised in that it kinks .
A method for the protein enrichment of a heterotrophically cultured microalga, the microalga being of the genus Chlorella, even more particularly Chlorella protothecoides, characterized in that it comprises: - a first step directed toward limiting the ammonium supply so as to obtain a microalgal biomass with a protein content of less than 50% expressed as N.6.25, preferably less than 30%, more preferentially between 20 and 25%; - a second step in which the ammonium supply in the fermentation medium is increased so as to obtain a protein content of greater than 50%, preferably greater than 60%, more preferentially greater than 65%. - a first step directed toward limiting the ammonium supply so as to obtain a microalgal biomass with a protein content of less than 50% expressed as N.6.25, preferably less than 30%, more preferentially between 20 and 25%; - a second step in which the ammonium supply in the fermentation medium is increased so as to obtain a protein content of greater than 50%, preferably greater than 60%, more preferentially greater than 65%.
An optical unit comprising: at least first and second lens groups , the first lens group including a first lens element with positive power , a second lens element with negative power and a third lens element with negative power disposed in order from an object side toward an image surface side , wherein the first lens group is formed as a bonded body comprising the first and second lens elements , a transparent body with planar surfaces, and the third lens element that are disposed in order from the object side toward the image surface side , and in the bonded body, the first and second lens elements are formed of at least two resin materials having different temperature refractive index changes, and overlap each other on a curved surface, and the temperature refractive index change (|dn/dt|) of the first lens element with positive power is smaller than the temperature refractive index change (|dn/dt|) of the second lens element with negative power by at least 0.1 × 10 -4 [1/deg]. at least first and second lens groups , the first lens group including a first lens element with positive power , a second lens element with negative power and a third lens element with negative power disposed in order from an object side toward an image surface side , wherein the first lens group is formed as a bonded body comprising the first and second lens elements , a transparent body with planar surfaces, and the third lens element that are disposed in order from the object side toward the image surface side , and in the bonded body, the first and second lens elements are formed of at least two resin materials having different temperature refractive index changes, and overlap each other on a curved surface, and the temperature refractive index change (|dn/dt|) of the first lens element with positive power is smaller than the temperature refractive index change (|dn/dt|) of the second lens element with negative power by at least 0.1 × 10 -4 [1/deg].
Device for determining the presence of an identifier (I) in a rectangular zone (R) associated with a vehicle (V) and equipped with two beacons (B1, B2), the determination device being adapted to cooperate with said two beacons and comprising an analysis module designed to: - assess, by means of each of the two beacons (B1, B2), the distance (b; c) separating the identifier (I) and the beacon concerned (B1; B2), in order to - calculate, as a function of the two assessed distances (b, c), a value (h 2 ) representative of a distance (h) between the identifier (I) and a straight line (MM') passing through the two beacons (B1, B2), - conclude on the absence of the identifier (I) in the rectangular zone (R) if the distance (h) between the identifier (I) and the straight line (MM') is greater than a predetermined threshold, - if the distance (h) between the identifier (I) and the straight line (MM') is less than a predetermined threshold, compare a predetermined angular value (β MIN ; β MAX ) and an angle (β) formed between said straight line (MM') and a straight line passing through the identifier (I) and one of the two beacons (B2), and conclude on the presence of the identifier (I) in the rectangular zone (R) as a function of the result of said comparison. - assess, by means of each of the two beacons (B1, B2), the distance (b; c) separating the identifier (I) and the beacon concerned (B1; B2), in order to - calculate, as a function of the two assessed distances (b, c), a value (h 2 ) representative of a distance (h) between the identifier (I) and a straight line (MM') passing through the two beacons (B1, B2), - conclude on the absence of the identifier (I) in the rectangular zone (R) if the distance (h) between the identifier (I) and the straight line (MM') is greater than a predetermined threshold, - if the distance (h) between the identifier (I) and the straight line (MM') is less than a predetermined threshold, compare a predetermined angular value (β MIN ; β MAX ) and an angle (β) formed between said straight line (MM') and a straight line passing through the identifier (I) and one of the two beacons (B2), and conclude on the presence of the identifier (I) in the rectangular zone (R) as a function of the result of said comparison.
Method of producing a metallic stock , particularly a slab, a pre-strip, a strip or a plate, in which the stock is conveyed, in conveying direction (F), initially through a scale washer and subsequently through a rolling mill , wherein the rolling mill comprises at least one roll stand , particularly a first roll stand (F1) in conveying direction (F), wherein the stock is acted on in the scale washer by at least one upper nozzle row which descales the upper side of the stock and by at least one lower nozzle which descales the lower side of the stock , characterised in that the method comprises the steps of: a) determining the thickness (s oben ) of a secondary scale layer which is on the upper side of the stock and which is present at the location of the at least one roll stand, particularly at the location of the first roll stand (F1), or at a defined location in front of the at least one roll stand, particularly in front of the first roll stand (F1), and determining the thickness (s unten ) of a secondary scale layer which is on the lower side of the stock and which is present at the location of the at least one roll stand, particularly at the location of the first roll stand (F1), or at the defined location in front of the at least one roll stand, particularly the first roll stand (F1); b) ascertaining the distance (a) between the last upper nozzle row in the conveying direction (F) and the last lower nozzle row in the conveying direction (F) so that the difference between the thickness (s oben ) of the secondary scale layer on the upper side of the stock and the thickness (s unten ) of the secondary scale layer on the lower side of the stock at the above location lies below a predetermined value. a) determining the thickness (s oben ) of a secondary scale layer which is on the upper side of the stock and which is present at the location of the at least one roll stand, particularly at the location of the first roll stand (F1), or at a defined location in front of the at least one roll stand, particularly in front of the first roll stand (F1), and determining the thickness (s unten ) of a secondary scale layer which is on the lower side of the stock and which is present at the location of the at least one roll stand, particularly at the location of the first roll stand (F1), or at the defined location in front of the at least one roll stand, particularly the first roll stand (F1); b) ascertaining the distance (a) between the last upper nozzle row in the conveying direction (F) and the last lower nozzle row in the conveying direction (F) so that the difference between the thickness (s oben ) of the secondary scale layer on the upper side of the stock and the thickness (s unten ) of the secondary scale layer on the lower side of the stock at the above location lies below a predetermined value.
A method of fabricating a variable diameter tapered fiber, the method comprising: providing a fiber optic cable; focusing a laser beam at a predetermined location inside the fiber optic cable; creating a damage site at the predetermined location; focusing the laser beam at a series of additional predetermined locations inside the fiber optic cable; creating a plurality of additional damage sites at the additional predetermined locations, wherein the damage site and the additional damage sites define a variable diameter tapered profile; exposing the fiber optic cable to an etchant solution; preferentially etching the damage site and the plurality of additional damage sites; and separating a portion of the fiber optic cable to release the variable diameter tapered fiber. providing a fiber optic cable; focusing a laser beam at a predetermined location inside the fiber optic cable; creating a damage site at the predetermined location; focusing the laser beam at a series of additional predetermined locations inside the fiber optic cable; creating a plurality of additional damage sites at the additional predetermined locations, wherein the damage site and the additional damage sites define a variable diameter tapered profile; exposing the fiber optic cable to an etchant solution; preferentially etching the damage site and the plurality of additional damage sites; and separating a portion of the fiber optic cable to release the variable diameter tapered fiber.