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A centrifugal spreader comprising at least one spreading disk for spreading granular grit, in particular fertilizer, and comprising a drive train for the spreading disk, wherein the drive train comprises a force-side shaft for rotationally rigid coupling to a rotary drive , a work-side shaft coupled to the respective spreading disk in a rotationally rigid manner, and a torque module for magnetostrictive detection of the torque transmitted by the work-side shaft, characterized by at least one slip clutch , arranged in drive terms between force-side and work-side shaft, that is designed for bidirectional torque transmission and whose coupling torque is greater in the drive direction than in the drag direction .
A method of scheduling sub-carriers in an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, OFDM, system, the method comprising: receiving at a base station a wirelessly transmitted OFDM signal from a terminal; determining a signal to noise ratio for allocated sub-carriers in an OFDM communication link; determining a total received power; determining a number of currently allocated sub-carriers; and adjusting a number of allocated sub-carriers based, at least in part, on the signal to noise ratio, the total received power, and the number of currently allocated sub-carriers, characterized in that the adjusting the number of allocated sub-carriers comprises incrementing the number of currently allocated sub-carriers if the total received power is less than a minimum total received power, the number of currently allocated sub-carriers is less than a maximum number of sub-carriers in the link, and the signal to noise ratio is greater than a predetermined maximum signal to noise ratio, and decrementing the number of currently allocated sub-carriers if the total received power is greater than a maximum total received power, the number of currently allocated sub-carriers is greater than one, and the signal to noise ratio is less than a predetermined minimum signal to noise ratio. receiving at a base station a wirelessly transmitted OFDM signal from a terminal; determining a signal to noise ratio for allocated sub-carriers in an OFDM communication link; determining a total received power; determining a number of currently allocated sub-carriers; and adjusting a number of allocated sub-carriers based, at least in part, on the signal to noise ratio, the total received power, and the number of currently allocated sub-carriers, characterized in that the adjusting the number of allocated sub-carriers comprises incrementing the number of currently allocated sub-carriers if the total received power is less than a minimum total received power, the number of currently allocated sub-carriers is less than a maximum number of sub-carriers in the link, and the signal to noise ratio is greater than a predetermined maximum signal to noise ratio, and decrementing the number of currently allocated sub-carriers if the total received power is greater than a maximum total received power, the number of currently allocated sub-carriers is greater than one, and the signal to noise ratio is less than a predetermined minimum signal to noise ratio.
A process for the preparation of a catalyst comprising palladium, a porous support comprising at least one refractory oxide selected from the group constituted by silica, alumina and silica-alumina, said porous support comprising a specific surface area in the range 140 to 250 m 2 /g in accordance with ASTM standard D3663-03, in which at least 80% by weight of the palladium is distributed in a crust at the periphery of said support, the thickness of said crust being in the range 20 to 100 μm, the palladium content in the catalyst is in the range 0.01% to 2% by weight with respect to the total catalyst weight, the metallic dispersion D of the palladium is in the range 15% to 70%, said process comprising the following steps: a) preparing a colloidal solution of palladium oxide or palladium hydroxide in an aqueous phase; b) adding said solution obtained from step a) to said porous support at a flow rate in the range 4 to 20 litre(s)/hour; said porous support being contained in a rotary impregnation device functioning at a rotational speed in the range 10 to 20 rpm; c) optionally, submitting the impregnated porous support obtained from step b) to a maturation in order to obtain a catalyst precursor; d) drying the catalyst precursor obtained from step b) or c) at a temperature in the range 70°C to 200°C for a period in the range 0.5 to 20 hours; e) calcining the catalyst precursor obtained from step d) at a temperature in the range 300°C to 500°C. a) preparing a colloidal solution of palladium oxide or palladium hydroxide in an aqueous phase; b) adding said solution obtained from step a) to said porous support at a flow rate in the range 4 to 20 litre(s)/hour; said porous support being contained in a rotary impregnation device functioning at a rotational speed in the range 10 to 20 rpm; c) optionally, submitting the impregnated porous support obtained from step b) to a maturation in order to obtain a catalyst precursor; d) drying the catalyst precursor obtained from step b) or c) at a temperature in the range 70°C to 200°C for a period in the range 0.5 to 20 hours; e) calcining the catalyst precursor obtained from step d) at a temperature in the range 300°C to 500°C.
A computer-implemented method to validate a block within a network of nodes implementing a blockchain conforming to a blockchain protocol, the block containing a plurality of transactions, the method comprising: determining that the block complies with block-level validation criteria; determining, serially, that each unspent transaction output referenced as an input in each of the plurality of transactions is unique and, based on that determination: allocating each transaction in the plurality of transactions to one of two or more parallel processors , wherein allocating each transaction in the plurality of transactions to one of two or more parallel processors comprises determining a processing cost associated with each transaction and allocating the transactions to load balance the processing cost among the two or more parallel processors , wherein the processing cost for each transaction is based on a number of script operations in that transaction; and verifying, in parallel, by the two or more parallel processors, that the transactions in the plurality of transactions comply with transaction-level validation criteria; and if the transactions comply with transaction-level validation criteria and the block complies with block-level validation criteria, forwarding the block to one or more peer nodes in the network. determining that the block complies with block-level validation criteria; determining, serially, that each unspent transaction output referenced as an input in each of the plurality of transactions is unique and, based on that determination: allocating each transaction in the plurality of transactions to one of two or more parallel processors , wherein allocating each transaction in the plurality of transactions to one of two or more parallel processors comprises determining a processing cost associated with each transaction and allocating the transactions to load balance the processing cost among the two or more parallel processors , wherein the processing cost for each transaction is based on a number of script operations in that transaction; and verifying, in parallel, by the two or more parallel processors, that the transactions in the plurality of transactions comply with transaction-level validation criteria; and allocating each transaction in the plurality of transactions to one of two or more parallel processors , wherein allocating each transaction in the plurality of transactions to one of two or more parallel processors comprises determining a processing cost associated with each transaction and allocating the transactions to load balance the processing cost among the two or more parallel processors , wherein the processing cost for each transaction is based on a number of script operations in that transaction; and verifying, in parallel, by the two or more parallel processors, that the transactions in the plurality of transactions comply with transaction-level validation criteria; if the transactions comply with transaction-level validation criteria and the block complies with block-level validation criteria, forwarding the block to one or more peer nodes in the network.
A combine comprising: a feeder housing for receiving harvested crop; a separating system for threshing the harvested crop to produce grain and residue; a windrow door for expelling the residue from the combine; a windrow door actuator coupled to the windrow door to position the windrow door at a windrow door angle; a windrow chute for receiving the expelled residue from the windrow door and guiding the residue into a windrow ; a windrow chute actuator coupled to the windrow chute to position the windrow chute at a windrow chute angle; a sensor positioned to detect a physical characteristic of the windrow produced by the combine or an operational state of the combine; a controller coupled to the sensor, the combine being characterised in that the controller is further coupled to the windrow door actuator and the windrow chute actuator , the controller configured to: determine a physical characteristic of the windrow or the operational state of the combine based on an output of the sensor, and adjust at least one of the windrow door angle or the windrow chute angle based on the determined physical characteristic or operational state. a feeder housing for receiving harvested crop; a separating system for threshing the harvested crop to produce grain and residue; a windrow door for expelling the residue from the combine; a windrow door actuator coupled to the windrow door to position the windrow door at a windrow door angle; a windrow chute for receiving the expelled residue from the windrow door and guiding the residue into a windrow ; a windrow chute actuator coupled to the windrow chute to position the windrow chute at a windrow chute angle; a sensor positioned to detect a physical characteristic of the windrow produced by the combine or an operational state of the combine; a controller coupled to the sensor, the combine being characterised in that the controller is further coupled to the windrow door actuator and the windrow chute actuator , the controller configured to: determine a physical characteristic of the windrow or the operational state of the combine based on an output of the sensor, and adjust at least one of the windrow door angle or the windrow chute angle based on the determined physical characteristic or operational state. determine a physical characteristic of the windrow or the operational state of the combine based on an output of the sensor, and adjust at least one of the windrow door angle or the windrow chute angle based on the determined physical characteristic or operational state.
A passenger seat in-flight entertainment unit, comprising: a passenger seat comprising an in-flight entertainment unit positioned on the back of the passenger seat; characterized in that the in-flight entertainment unit comprises a variable transparency panel positioned in an in-flight entertainment position such that in use the panel is in the line of sight of a passenger seating behind the passenger seat , the variable transparency panel having a first condition in which the panel is transparent and a second condition in which the panel is made at least partially opaque via application of a voltage to the panel, wherein, in the second condition, the panel functions as a screen for displaying content. a passenger seat comprising an in-flight entertainment unit positioned on the back of the passenger seat; characterized in that the in-flight entertainment unit comprises a variable transparency panel positioned in an in-flight entertainment position such that in use the panel is in the line of sight of a passenger seating behind the passenger seat , the variable transparency panel having a first condition in which the panel is transparent and a second condition in which the panel is made at least partially opaque via application of a voltage to the panel, wherein, in the second condition, the panel functions as a screen for displaying content.
A method performed by a terminal for transmitting uplink signal in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: identifying a number of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, OFDM, symbols for a transmission of uplink control information on a physical uplink control channel, PUCCH; determining a transmission power of the transmission of the uplink control information based on the number of the OFDM symbols; and transmitting, to a base station, the uplink control information on the PUCCH in the OFDM symbols based on the determined transmission power, wherein the determined transmission power increases as the number of OFDM symbols decreases. identifying a number of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, OFDM, symbols for a transmission of uplink control information on a physical uplink control channel, PUCCH; determining a transmission power of the transmission of the uplink control information based on the number of the OFDM symbols; and transmitting, to a base station, the uplink control information on the PUCCH in the OFDM symbols based on the determined transmission power, wherein the determined transmission power increases as the number of OFDM symbols decreases.
Method of operating a metallurgical plant with at least one metallurgical component , preferably a component of a casting line or a component of a rolling train, characterised in that at least one transmitting device , which transmits an identification signal which is received by a mobile terminal , is provided, an application which displays data about the metallurgical component of the metallurgical plant is automatically triggered at the mobile terminal in response to receipt of the identification signal, the displayed data are dependent on the distance between the mobile terminal and the at least one transmitting device and the application operatively acts on the metallurgical component . at least one transmitting device , which transmits an identification signal which is received by a mobile terminal , is provided, an application which displays data about the metallurgical component of the metallurgical plant is automatically triggered at the mobile terminal in response to receipt of the identification signal, the displayed data are dependent on the distance between the mobile terminal and the at least one transmitting device and the application operatively acts on the metallurgical component .
A sampling analog-to-digital converter, ADC, that includes sample-and-hold, S/H, circuitry operating in acquisition and conversion phases, and comprising: a first S/H circuit comprising a plurality of capacitors across which a first average voltage value is maintained in the conversion phase, an array of switches controllable to couple each of the plurality of capacitors to one of at least two different voltages during the conversion phase based on respective first control signal values applied to the array of switches , and a dielectric absorption- suppressing circuit being configured to, in an additional phase after completing the conversion phase and before entering the acquisition phase, invert at least one of the control signal values to couple at least one capacitor of the plurality of capacitors to a different one of the at least two different voltages to counteract a dielectric absorption response of the plurality of capacitors when maintaining the first average voltage value during a subsequent conversion phase, and such that a second average voltage value being negatively correlated with the first average voltage value is maintained across the plurality of capacitors. a first S/H circuit comprising a plurality of capacitors across which a first average voltage value is maintained in the conversion phase, an array of switches controllable to couple each of the plurality of capacitors to one of at least two different voltages during the conversion phase based on respective first control signal values applied to the array of switches , and a dielectric absorption- suppressing circuit being configured to, in an additional phase after completing the conversion phase and before entering the acquisition phase, invert at least one of the control signal values to couple at least one capacitor of the plurality of capacitors to a different one of the at least two different voltages to counteract a dielectric absorption response of the plurality of capacitors when maintaining the first average voltage value during a subsequent conversion phase, and such that a second average voltage value being negatively correlated with the first average voltage value is maintained across the plurality of capacitors.
An insert for supplying a fluid to splines of a drive shaft , the insert extending along an axis of rotation (A R ) and configured to rotate around the axis of rotation (A R ), the rotation of the drive shaft causing the insert to rotate, the insert comprising: an insert wall having a rigid inner insert wall portion and an elastically deformable outer insert wall portion extending between a first end and a second end of the insert along the axis of rotation (A R ); a reservoir defined by the insert wall for storing a fluid ; a nozzle positioned at the first end of the insert , the nozzle defining a duct in communication with the reservoir ; wherein, the elastically deformable outer insert wall portion is configured to move between an expanded state, when the fluid is supplied to the reservoir, and an unexpanded state, when rotation of the insert and supply of fluid to the reservoir are ceased, and movement of the elastically deformable outer insert wall portion to the unexpanded state forces the fluid to be discharged through the nozzle . an insert wall having a rigid inner insert wall portion and an elastically deformable outer insert wall portion extending between a first end and a second end of the insert along the axis of rotation (A R ); a reservoir defined by the insert wall for storing a fluid ; a nozzle positioned at the first end of the insert , the nozzle defining a duct in communication with the reservoir ; wherein, the elastically deformable outer insert wall portion is configured to move between an expanded state, when the fluid is supplied to the reservoir, and an unexpanded state, when rotation of the insert and supply of fluid to the reservoir are ceased, and movement of the elastically deformable outer insert wall portion to the unexpanded state forces the fluid to be discharged through the nozzle .
A compound for use in a method of treating Fragile X syndrome or Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome, the compound being ( S )-3-amino-4-(difluoromethylenyl)cyclopent-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, the method comprising administering the compound to a subject having Fragile X syndrome or Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome in an amount of from 0.001 mg to 75 mg.
Serelaxin for use in selectively reducing the pulmonary load of a patient with acute heart failure (AHF) comprising: obtaining a biological sample from a patient; measuring the amount of GDF-15 in the biological sample; and thereafter administering serelaxin in response to an elevated level of GDF-15, wherein serelaxin is administered subcutaneously at an infusion rate of 3 μg/kg/day to 150 μg/kg/day to maintain a serum concentration of 1 ng/ml to 100 ng/ml in the patient. obtaining a biological sample from a patient; measuring the amount of GDF-15 in the biological sample; and thereafter administering serelaxin in response to an elevated level of GDF-15, wherein serelaxin is administered subcutaneously at an infusion rate of 3 μg/kg/day to 150 μg/kg/day to maintain a serum concentration of 1 ng/ml to 100 ng/ml in the patient.
A manufacturing method, comprising: receiving model data indicative of a solid model of a rotor blade of a gas turbine engine having a rotational axis ; and determining a center of gravity distance of the rotor blade using the model data, wherein the center of gravity distance is a distance between the rotational axis and a center of gravity point (CG) of the rotor blade , characterized in that the method further comprises: determining a moment weight of the rotor blade based on the center of gravity distance of the rotor blade and a measured weight of the rotor blade ; determining a location for the rotor blade to be connected to a rotor hub based on the moment weight; and connecting the rotor blade to the rotor hub at the location. receiving model data indicative of a solid model of a rotor blade of a gas turbine engine having a rotational axis ; and determining a center of gravity distance of the rotor blade using the model data, wherein the center of gravity distance is a distance between the rotational axis and a center of gravity point (CG) of the rotor blade , determining a moment weight of the rotor blade based on the center of gravity distance of the rotor blade and a measured weight of the rotor blade ; determining a location for the rotor blade to be connected to a rotor hub based on the moment weight; and connecting the rotor blade to the rotor hub at the location.