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A method of operating an emissions aftertreatment system, EAS, including a close coupled SCR unit and a downstream SCR unit , the method comprising: introducing a diesel exhaust fluid into an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine upstream of the close coupled SCR unit; introducing a reductant into the exhaust gas downstream of the close-coupled SCR unit and upstream of the downstream SCR unit; flowing the reductant and the exhaust gas into a diesel oxidation catalyst, DOC, unit ; oxidizing the reductant in the DOC unit; increasing the temperature of the exhaust gas in the DOC unit; flowing the exhaust gas from the DOC unit to a diesel particulate filter, DPF, unit; oxidizing soot in the DPF unit; and during the oxidizing soot, reducing the NOx content of the exhaust gas in the close coupled SCR unit, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT during the oxidizing soot in the DPF unit further comprises: - introducing thermal energy to the exhaust gas downstream of where the diesel exhaust fluid flows into the exhaust gas stream and upstream of the close coupled SCR unit, - adjusting the temperature of the exhaust gas flowing into the close coupled SCR unit, and - reducing an overall NOx content of the exhaust gas in the close coupled SCR unit, over 70 percent of the reduction in the overall NOx content of the exhaust gas provided by the close coupled SCR unit, wherein the introducing thermal energy to the exhaust gas downstream of where the diesel exhaust fluid flows into the exhaust gas stream and upstream of the close coupled SCR unit includes introducing thermal energy to the exhaust stream utilizing an electric heater. introducing a diesel exhaust fluid into an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine upstream of the close coupled SCR unit; introducing a reductant into the exhaust gas downstream of the close-coupled SCR unit and upstream of the downstream SCR unit; flowing the reductant and the exhaust gas into a diesel oxidation catalyst, DOC, unit ; oxidizing the reductant in the DOC unit; increasing the temperature of the exhaust gas in the DOC unit; flowing the exhaust gas from the DOC unit to a diesel particulate filter, DPF, unit; oxidizing soot in the DPF unit; and - introducing thermal energy to the exhaust gas downstream of where the diesel exhaust fluid flows into the exhaust gas stream and upstream of the close coupled SCR unit, - adjusting the temperature of the exhaust gas flowing into the close coupled SCR unit, and - reducing an overall NOx content of the exhaust gas in the close coupled SCR unit, over 70 percent of the reduction in the overall NOx content of the exhaust gas provided by the close coupled SCR unit,
A method for producing an MRI contrast agent derived from a porous first metal-doped second metal oxide nanoparticle with a central cavity, comprising the following steps: A) synthesizing first metal oxide nanoparticles in an inert gas environment; B) forming an epitaxial layer of second metal oxide on the surface of the first metal oxide nanoparticles in an inert gas environment; C) maintaining the formation of the layer of second metal oxide in a dry air environment; D) removing the first metal oxide through treatment using an acidic liquid at a high temperature to form first metal oxide-doped second metal oxide nanoparticles which have a central cavity; and E) coating the nanoparticles with a biocompatible polymer, wherein the first metal oxide is manganese oxide and the second metal oxide is iron oxide, and wherein the layer of second metal oxide comprises the doped first metal ions. A) synthesizing first metal oxide nanoparticles in an inert gas environment; B) forming an epitaxial layer of second metal oxide on the surface of the first metal oxide nanoparticles in an inert gas environment; C) maintaining the formation of the layer of second metal oxide in a dry air environment; D) removing the first metal oxide through treatment using an acidic liquid at a high temperature to form first metal oxide-doped second metal oxide nanoparticles which have a central cavity; and E) coating the nanoparticles with a biocompatible polymer,
A polyethylene-based polymer composition suitable for use in a shrink film, the polyethylene-based polymer composition comprising: a low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.917 g/cc to 0.935 g/cc, as measured according to ASTM D792, Method B, and melt index, I 2 , of from 0.1 g/10 min to 5 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16 kg, a linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.900 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc, as measured according to ASTM D792, Method B, and melt index, I 2 , of from 0.05 g/10 min to 15 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16 kg, or combinations thereof; a near-infrared absorbent material having the structure; and optionally, a medium density polyethylene, a high density polyethylene, or combinations thereof. a low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.917 g/cc to 0.935 g/cc, as measured according to ASTM D792, Method B, and melt index, I 2 , of from 0.1 g/10 min to 5 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16 kg, a linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.900 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc, as measured according to ASTM D792, Method B, and melt index, I 2 , of from 0.05 g/10 min to 15 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16 kg, or combinations thereof; a near-infrared absorbent material having the structure; and optionally, a medium density polyethylene, a high density polyethylene, or combinations thereof.
A biodegradable sheet comprising three polymer layers, wherein said first polymer layer comprises a mixture consisting of PBSA at a concentration of from about 65 to about 85% (w/w) of said mixture and PLA at a concentration of from about 15 to about 35% (w/w) of said mixture; wherein said second layer comprises PBSA; and wherein said third layer comprises PBAT, wherein said third polymer layer is situated between said first polymer layer and said second polymer layer.
An automated storage and retrieval system comprising: a rail system with a first set of parallel rails extending in a first direction (X) and a second set of parallel rails extending in second direction (Y), wherein the second direction (Y) is perpendicular to the first direction (X); at least one vehicle operating on the rail system , the vehicle comprising at least one power storage source, and a local controller adapted to control movements of the at least one vehicle ; at least one charging station on or at the perimeter of the rail system adapted to be electrically connected with the at least one power storage source of the at least one vehicle ; and a control system adapted to communicate with the local controller in the at least one vehicle and the at least one charging station ; wherein the control system, is further adapted to, upon detecting a failure with the charging station , instruct the at least one vehicle to move to the at least one charging station such that the at least one power storage source of the vehicle electrically connects to the at least one charging station ; and the at least one charging station is further adapted to, transmit a charger diagnostic to the control system using power from the at least one power storage source of the at least one vehicle . a rail system with a first set of parallel rails extending in a first direction (X) and a second set of parallel rails extending in second direction (Y), wherein the second direction (Y) is perpendicular to the first direction (X); at least one vehicle operating on the rail system , the vehicle comprising at least one power storage source, and a local controller adapted to control movements of the at least one vehicle ; at least one charging station on or at the perimeter of the rail system adapted to be electrically connected with the at least one power storage source of the at least one vehicle ; and a control system adapted to communicate with the local controller in the at least one vehicle and the at least one charging station ; wherein the control system, is further adapted to, upon detecting a failure with the charging station , instruct the at least one vehicle to move to the at least one charging station such that the at least one power storage source of the vehicle electrically connects to the at least one charging station ; and the at least one charging station is further adapted to, transmit a charger diagnostic to the control system using power from the at least one power storage source of the at least one vehicle .
An apparatus comprising: a loop controller configured to control a control loop; a sensor configured to provide a measurement value to the loop controller ; a device controller configured to adjust a control device based on an output from the loop controller; and characterized by : a loop interface configured to receive a set point value and send the set point value to the loop controller (244, wherein the loop interface is different from a host device communicatively coupled to the loop controller , and wherein the loop interface further comprises an interface controller configured to override control from the host device to prevent the host device from adjusting the set point value based on a set of override instructions, and wherein the host device is configured to read a measurement from the sensor and to adjust a control device when control from the host device is not overridden by the interface controller . a loop controller configured to control a control loop; a sensor configured to provide a measurement value to the loop controller ; a device controller configured to adjust a control device based on an output from the loop controller; and characterized by : a loop interface configured to receive a set point value and send the set point value to the loop controller (244, wherein the loop interface is different from a host device communicatively coupled to the loop controller , and wherein the loop interface further comprises an interface controller configured to override control from the host device to prevent the host device from adjusting the set point value based on a set of override instructions, and wherein the host device is configured to read a measurement from the sensor and to adjust a control device when control from the host device is not overridden by the interface controller .
A method for forming solidified binder-soil mixture bodies optionally having an elongated shape, in particular for forming excavation pit enclosures by jet grouting, comprising the following steps: a) inserting, in particular drilling, an injection lance into the soil , b) subsequently withdrawing the injection lance from the soil and simultaneously introducing a binder, in particular a binder suspension, into the surrounding soil material along the withdrawing path, whereby a section of a mixture of binder and soil material in the soil is formed, wherein the binder is introduced into the soil with or in a high pressure jet from the injection lance to mix the binder with the soil material, characterised in that a viscosity-increasing, non-curing-accelerating, i. e. not accelerating the curing of the base material, viscosity regulator is added to the binder and/or the binder-soil mixture . a) inserting, in particular drilling, an injection lance into the soil , b) subsequently withdrawing the injection lance from the soil and simultaneously introducing a binder, in particular a binder suspension, into the surrounding soil material along the withdrawing path, whereby a section of a mixture of binder and soil material in the soil is formed, wherein the binder is introduced into the soil with or in a high pressure jet from the injection lance to mix the binder with the soil material, characterised in that a viscosity-increasing, non-curing-accelerating, i. e. not accelerating the curing of the base material, viscosity regulator is added to the binder and/or the binder-soil mixture .
An optical fiber comprising: a core group composed of a plurality of cores extending along a fiber axis; a common cladding surrounding the core group; and a coating covering an outer periphery of the common cladding , wherein in a cross section of the optical fiber perpendicular to the fiber axis, the common cladding has a circular outer peripheral shape and a core group constellation being a constellation of the plurality of cores has symmetry, and wherein, in the cross section, core group symmetry being the symmetry of the core group constellation is at least one of line symmetry and rotational symmetry, characterized in that in the cross section, a core group position in the common cladding is separated in a predetermined separation direction from a cladding center of the common cladding and, as a result, all types of cladding symmetry featuring a structure of the common cladding surrounding the core group constellation are broken, the cladding symmetry serving as symmetry of a figure defined, in the cross section, by a combination of the common cladding and the core group constellation. a core group composed of a plurality of cores extending along a fiber axis; a common cladding surrounding the core group; and a coating covering an outer periphery of the common cladding , wherein in a cross section of the optical fiber perpendicular to the fiber axis, the common cladding has a circular outer peripheral shape and a core group constellation being a constellation of the plurality of cores has symmetry, and wherein, in the cross section, core group symmetry being the symmetry of the core group constellation is at least one of line symmetry and rotational symmetry, characterized in that in the cross section, a core group position in the common cladding is separated in a predetermined separation direction from a cladding center of the common cladding and, as a result, all types of cladding symmetry featuring a structure of the common cladding surrounding the core group constellation are broken, the cladding symmetry serving as symmetry of a figure defined, in the cross section, by a combination of the common cladding and the core group constellation.
A blood purification device , comprising: a tube receiving plate that holds an elastic pump tube (41, 41a-41c); a tube pressing member driving unit (20, 20a-20c) which is positioned facing the tube receiving plate across the pump tube (41, 41a-41c), and which causes a tube pressing member (15, 15a-15c) to be moved with respect to the tube receiving plate ; and a pump tube opening/closing mechanism that causes the tube pressing member driving unit (20, 20a-20c) to advance and retract with respect to the tube receiving plate , and thereby carries out closing and opening of the pump tube (41, 41a-41c) which is positioned between the tube pressing member (15, 15a-15c) and the tube receiving plate . a tube receiving plate that holds an elastic pump tube (41, 41a-41c); a tube pressing member driving unit (20, 20a-20c) which is positioned facing the tube receiving plate across the pump tube (41, 41a-41c), and which causes a tube pressing member (15, 15a-15c) to be moved with respect to the tube receiving plate ; and a pump tube opening/closing mechanism that causes the tube pressing member driving unit (20, 20a-20c) to advance and retract with respect to the tube receiving plate , and thereby carries out closing and opening of the pump tube (41, 41a-41c) which is positioned between the tube pressing member (15, 15a-15c) and the tube receiving plate .
A system for motoring a gas turbine engine of an aircraft, the system comprising: an air turbine starter operable to drive rotation of a starting spool (32A; 32B) of the gas turbine engine ; and a starter air valve operable to deliver compressed air to the air turbine starter in response to the starter air valve being open; characterized by a metered orifice coupled in a bypass configuration around the starter air valve and sized to deliver a reduced amount of the compressed air to the air turbine starter while the starter air valve is closed, wherein the reduced amount of the compressed air delivered to the air turbine starter limits a motoring speed of the gas turbine engine below a resonance speed of the starting spool (32A; 32B) of the gas turbine engine. an air turbine starter operable to drive rotation of a starting spool (32A; 32B) of the gas turbine engine ; and a starter air valve operable to deliver compressed air to the air turbine starter in response to the starter air valve being open; characterized by a metered orifice coupled in a bypass configuration around the starter air valve and sized to deliver a reduced amount of the compressed air to the air turbine starter while the starter air valve is closed, wherein the reduced amount of the compressed air delivered to the air turbine starter limits a motoring speed of the gas turbine engine below a resonance speed of the starting spool (32A; 32B) of the gas turbine engine.
A sewer cleaning vehicle including a storage tank comprising, along a longitudinal axis, a vessel bottom , a ring and a tipping cover , means for implementing the tipping cover, enabling the same to switch between closing and opening positions, and means for locking the cover into the closing position, the implementation means and locking means being positioned protruding from an outer face of the tipping cover, characterised in that the locking means comprise a first series of rams , one cylinder of each ram is mounted tippingly movable to the outer face of the tipping cover.
A solar cell comprising: a substrate including a front surface ; and front surface electrodes extending along the front surface , wherein the front surface electrodes comprise a plurality of elongate bus bar electrodes coupled to a plurality of first elongate finger electrodes (153 1 ) arranged in a parallel finger region and second elongate finger electrodes (153 2 ) arranged in a palm finger region , the first finger electrodes (153 1 ) being substantially parallel to each other and perpendicular to the bus bar electrodes , the second finger electrodes (153 2 ) originating from end regions of the bus bar electrodes and radially extending at least in portions thereof in directions non-perpendicular to the bus bar electrodes , wherein the second finger electrodes (153 2 ) divide into several branches (154 1 , 154 2 ) upon extending radially away from an associated bus bar electrode , and wherein a palm-like group of neighboring second finger electrodes (153 2 ) and branches (154 1 , 154 2 ) thereof originate from a same associated bus bar electrode and each electrode and branch of the palm-like group of neighboring second finger electrodes (153 2 ) and branches thereof (154 1 , 154 2 ) radially extends at a different angle with respect to the bus bar electrodes compared to each other electrode and branch of the palm-like group of neighboring second finger electrodes (153 2 ) and branches thereof (154 1 , 154 2 ). a substrate including a front surface ; and front surface electrodes extending along the front surface , wherein the front surface electrodes comprise a plurality of elongate bus bar electrodes coupled to a plurality of first elongate finger electrodes (153 1 ) arranged in a parallel finger region and second elongate finger electrodes (153 2 ) arranged in a palm finger region , the first finger electrodes (153 1 ) being substantially parallel to each other and perpendicular to the bus bar electrodes , the second finger electrodes (153 2 ) originating from end regions of the bus bar electrodes and radially extending at least in portions thereof in directions non-perpendicular to the bus bar electrodes , wherein the second finger electrodes (153 2 ) divide into several branches (154 1 , 154 2 ) upon extending radially away from an associated bus bar electrode , and wherein a palm-like group of neighboring second finger electrodes (153 2 ) and branches (154 1 , 154 2 ) thereof originate from a same associated bus bar electrode and each electrode and branch of the palm-like group of neighboring second finger electrodes (153 2 ) and branches thereof (154 1 , 154 2 ) radially extends at a different angle with respect to the bus bar electrodes compared to each other electrode and branch of the palm-like group of neighboring second finger electrodes (153 2 ) and branches thereof (154 1 , 154 2 ).
An antimicrobial agent comprising Lactobacillus, the antimicrobial agent being a fermentation liquor derived from fermentation of Artemisia indica var. maximowiczii, for use in a therapeutic method for reducing a fungus, wherein the fungus is Trichophyton, and wherein the Lactobacillus comprises Lactobacillus parafarraqinis, parabuchneri, buchneri, and harbinensis.
A method for suppressing an interfering signal, wherein a first signal is mixed with a first intermediate-frequency signal , and the resulting signal is digitised to form a first measurement signal , wherein a second signal is mixed with a second intermediate-frequency signal , and the resulting signal is digitised to form a second measurement signal , wherein the frequency of the first intermediate-frequency signal is different from the frequency of the second intermediate-frequency signal, wherein at least the first measurement signal and/or the second measurement signal is displaced within its spectrum in such a manner that the spectra of the first measurement signal and of the second measurement signal comprise a common mid-frequency, and wherein the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal are combined to form a combined measurement signal with the removal of interfering-signal components in the first measurement signal and respectively in the second measurement signal which exceed a threshold value (74; 75), characterised in that the threshold value (74; 75) comprises a 95%-99% quantile of noise values contained in each case in the first measurement signal and respectively in the second measurement signal .
Device for treating strand-shaped textile products in the form of a rotating product strand which is set in rotation at least during part of its treatment, with a treatment container , a transport device setting the product strand in rotation, a plaiting device, and a product store for temporary storage of the plaited product strand, which is arranged downstream of the transport device in the product strand transport direction and from which the product strand can be continuously extracted and supplied back to the transport device, wherein the product store has a deposit region for the product strand fed in from the transport device, and at least the deposit region is delimited laterally in annular fashion by store walls , of which at least one is configured to be adjustable by changing the cross-section of the product store at least in the deposit region , and the adjustable store wall is adjustable both transversely to the transport direction of the product strand fed into the deposit region of the product store, and also in or against the transport direction in respective predefined orientation relative to the opposite store wall , wherein the adjustable store wall is movable on a predefined movement track about a stationary rotation axis and is coupled to guide means determining its orientation and having graduated guidance.