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An apparatus for analyzing membrane fouling of a seawater desalination system, comprising: a variable reception unit configured to receive variables affecting membrane fouling of a seawater desalination system collected by a sensor included in the seawater desalination system; a memory that includes a variable storage unit configured to store variables affecting membrane fouling of a seawater desalination system; where the membrane fouling includes at least one of a water permeability change of the membrane and a differential pressure change of the membrane; a processor that includes a dominant variable selection unit configured to select at least one dominant variable among the variables through at least one algorithm; wherein a dominant variable is a variable other than variables having a low degree of influence on membrane fouling; an equation derivation unit configured to determine a correlation between the selected dominant variable and the membrane fouling based on a PME (Progressive Model Enhancement) algorithm and such correlation is used to derive a specific equation; and a variable control unit configured to control the seawater desalination system to control the dominant variable. a variable reception unit configured to receive variables affecting membrane fouling of a seawater desalination system collected by a sensor included in the seawater desalination system; a memory that includes a variable storage unit configured to store variables affecting membrane fouling of a seawater desalination system; where the membrane fouling includes at least one of a water permeability change of the membrane and a differential pressure change of the membrane; a processor that includes a dominant variable selection unit configured to select at least one dominant variable among the variables through at least one algorithm; wherein a dominant variable is a variable other than variables having a low degree of influence on membrane fouling; an equation derivation unit configured to determine a correlation between the selected dominant variable and the membrane fouling based on a PME (Progressive Model Enhancement) algorithm and such correlation is used to derive a specific equation; and a variable control unit configured to control the seawater desalination system to control the dominant variable.
Column with adjustable length comprising a. a standpipe with a longitudinal axis (LA) and b. a length adjustment device which is arranged in the standpipe and has a section which is mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the standpipe along the longitudinal axis (LA) and c. an anti-rotation device for securing the section against rotation about the longitudinal axis (LA) relative to the standpipe , d. wherein the anti-rotation device comprises an inner element which is attached to an outer surface of the section and an outer element which is attached to an inner surface of the standpipe , e. wherein the inner element cooperates positively with the outer element with respect to a rotation about the longitudinal axis (LA) and is displaceably guided by the outer element along the longitudinal axis (LA), f. wherein the inner element and the outer element are shaped complementarily to one another, g. wherein the outer element comprises a cylindrical outer base body with a number of grooves in an inner surface of the outer base body and h. wherein the inner element comprises a cylindrical base body with a number of projections engaging in the grooves on an outer surface of the base body , characterized in that i. the inner element is connected to the section by a materially interlocking connecting layer , and j. the inner element consists of a steel and of a material having a mechanical strength at least as high as that of the portion . a. a standpipe with a longitudinal axis (LA) and b. a length adjustment device which is arranged in the standpipe and has a section which is mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the standpipe along the longitudinal axis (LA) and c. an anti-rotation device for securing the section against rotation about the longitudinal axis (LA) relative to the standpipe , d. wherein the anti-rotation device comprises an inner element which is attached to an outer surface of the section and an outer element which is attached to an inner surface of the standpipe , e. wherein the inner element cooperates positively with the outer element with respect to a rotation about the longitudinal axis (LA) and is displaceably guided by the outer element along the longitudinal axis (LA), f. wherein the inner element and the outer element are shaped complementarily to one another, g. wherein the outer element comprises a cylindrical outer base body with a number of grooves in an inner surface of the outer base body and h. wherein the inner element comprises a cylindrical base body with a number of projections engaging in the grooves on an outer surface of the base body , characterized in that i. the inner element is connected to the section by a materially interlocking connecting layer , and j. the inner element consists of a steel and of a material having a mechanical strength at least as high as that of the portion .
A cover for a switch , the cover comprising: a switch base having a first surface facing toward the switch and a second surface facing away from the switch ; an internal switch capture guide , on the first surface, with a first guide rail that corresponds to a first side of the switch and a second guide rail corresponding to a second side of the switch when the switch is disposed in the cover ; and an external feature on the second surface approximately corresponding to the position of the switch , wherein: the first and second guide rails are slightly divergent such that when the internal switch capture guide is slid over the switch , the cover moves to match a position of the switch ; or the first and second guide rails are substantially parallel, but ends of the first and second guide rails are angled in a way that when the internal switch capture guide is slid over the switch , the cover moves to match a position of the switch . a switch base having a first surface facing toward the switch and a second surface facing away from the switch ; an internal switch capture guide , on the first surface, with a first guide rail that corresponds to a first side of the switch and a second guide rail corresponding to a second side of the switch when the switch is disposed in the cover ; and an external feature on the second surface approximately corresponding to the position of the switch , wherein: the first and second guide rails are slightly divergent such that when the internal switch capture guide is slid over the switch , the cover moves to match a position of the switch ; or the first and second guide rails are substantially parallel, but ends of the first and second guide rails are angled in a way that when the internal switch capture guide is slid over the switch , the cover moves to match a position of the switch . the first and second guide rails are slightly divergent such that when the internal switch capture guide is slid over the switch , the cover moves to match a position of the switch ; or the first and second guide rails are substantially parallel, but ends of the first and second guide rails are angled in a way that when the internal switch capture guide is slid over the switch , the cover moves to match a position of the switch .
System for producing a data stream on the basis of redundant information, comprising: a first controller having a first data output , wherein the first controller is designed to produce first data and output a first part of first data via the first data output ; a second controller having a second data output , wherein the second controller is designed to produce second data and output a second part of second data via the second data output , wherein, during error-free operation, the second data match the first data or deviate therefrom in a predetermined manner; and a first circuit connected with the first data output and the second data output , wherein the first circuit is designed to combine the data that are output via the first and the second data output to form a data stream; wherein the first controller is designed to read in at least the second part of second data from the combined data stream; the second controller is designed to read in at least the first part of first data from the combined data stream; characterised in that the first controller is designed to compare the read-in second part of second data with a second part of the first data and, if the comparison indicates a deviation, to stop outputting data via the first data output and/or to block the forwarding of the data stream; and the second controller is designed to compare the read-in first part of first data with a first part of the second data and, if the comparison indicates a deviation, to stop outputting data via the second data output and/or to block the forwarding of the data stream. a first controller having a first data output , wherein the first controller is designed to produce first data and output a first part of first data via the first data output ; a second controller having a second data output , wherein the second controller is designed to produce second data and output a second part of second data via the second data output , wherein, during error-free operation, the second data match the first data or deviate therefrom in a predetermined manner; and a first circuit connected with the first data output and the second data output , wherein the first circuit is designed to combine the data that are output via the first and the second data output to form a data stream; wherein the first controller is designed to read in at least the second part of second data from the combined data stream; the second controller is designed to read in at least the first part of first data from the combined data stream; characterised in that the first controller is designed to compare the read-in second part of second data with a second part of the first data and, if the comparison indicates a deviation, to stop outputting data via the first data output and/or to block the forwarding of the data stream; and the second controller is designed to compare the read-in first part of first data with a first part of the second data and, if the comparison indicates a deviation, to stop outputting data via the second data output and/or to block the forwarding of the data stream.
A method for isomerizing and/or dewaxing a diesel fuel, comprising: mixing a biocomponent feed portion with a mineral feed portion to form a combined feedstock, the combined feedstock having a sulfur content of less than about 500 wppm, the biocomponent feed portion being at least about 25 wt% of the combined feedstock; and contacting the combined feedstock with an isomerization/dewaxing catalyst under effective isomerization and/or dewaxing conditions including a temperature of at least about 343°C, the isomerization/dewaxing catalyst comprising ZSM-48 and at least 0.5 wt% of Pt, Pd, or a combination thereof, the ZSM-48 having a silica to alumina ratio of about 75:1 or less, the isomerization and/or dewaxing conditions being sufficient to produce an isomerized and/or dewaxed product having a cloud point of about -20°C or less, wherein the biocomponent feed portion is hydrotreated prior to contacting the combined feedstock with the isomerization/dewaxing catalyst.
A method for the immobilization of cells or virus particles of interest expressing one or more predetermined surface marker(s) on defined spots on a solid support, comprising the steps: (a) providing a biological fluid sample suspected of containing cells or virus particles of interest; (b) labeling the cells or virus particles of interest with antibodies, antibody fragments or antibody mimetics directed against the one or more predetermined surface marker(s) and carrying a first binding agent; and (c) contacting the labeled cells or virus particles of interest with a solid support, said solid support comprising an array of defined isolated spots of a solid support-bound second binding agent, wherein the first and second binding agents can bind to each other, and wherein the solid support is part of a microfluidic chamber, said microfluidic chamber comprising: (i) said solid support; and (ii) a surface opposing the solid support, said surface having transverse structures that facilitate chaotic mixing of the fluid containing the cells or virus particles of interest when said fluid flows along said surface, wherein said transverse structures are surface ridges having a herringbone-structure. (a) providing a biological fluid sample suspected of containing cells or virus particles of interest; (b) labeling the cells or virus particles of interest with antibodies, antibody fragments or antibody mimetics directed against the one or more predetermined surface marker(s) and carrying a first binding agent; and (c) contacting the labeled cells or virus particles of interest with a solid support, said solid support comprising an array of defined isolated spots of a solid support-bound second binding agent, wherein the first and second binding agents can bind to each other, and wherein the solid support is part of a microfluidic chamber, said microfluidic chamber comprising: (i) said solid support; and (ii) a surface opposing the solid support, said surface having transverse structures that facilitate chaotic mixing of the fluid containing the cells or virus particles of interest when said fluid flows along said surface, wherein said transverse structures are surface ridges having a herringbone-structure. (i) said solid support; and (ii) a surface opposing the solid support, said surface having transverse structures that facilitate chaotic mixing of the fluid containing the cells or virus particles of interest when said fluid flows along said surface, wherein said transverse structures are surface ridges having a herringbone-structure.
A method for high throughput simultaneous sampling of a plurality of seeds, comprising: receiving a first plurality of seeds in a hopper ; metering the first plurality of seeds into a grinder ; grinding each of the seeds of the first plurality of seeds in the grinder to produce a powder comprising a plurality of seed particles; collecting the powder in a sample container ; selecting a sample portion of the powder for testing; distributing a neutral media into the grinder ; characterised by grinding the neutral media to substantially prevent cross-contamination of a second plurality of seeds. receiving a first plurality of seeds in a hopper ; metering the first plurality of seeds into a grinder ; grinding each of the seeds of the first plurality of seeds in the grinder to produce a powder comprising a plurality of seed particles; collecting the powder in a sample container ; selecting a sample portion of the powder for testing; distributing a neutral media into the grinder ; characterised by grinding the neutral media to substantially prevent cross-contamination of a second plurality of seeds.
A prosthetic mitral valve assembly, comprising: a radially expandable stent including: an upper section having a tapered shape anatomically configured to fit to a mitral valve annulus within a left atrium of a heart; a lower section coupled to the upper section and configured to fit within the mitral valve annulus; and a plurality of migration blocker rods , each migration blocker rod comprising a first end and a free second end, wherein the first end of each migration blocker rod is permanently attached where the upper section joins the lower section , and wherein the second free end of each migration blocker rod extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the lower section toward the second free end of another migration blocker rod and each migration blocker rod is configured to pass through a chordae under native commissures and to circle native leaflets to prevent axial movement of the stent with respect to the mitral valve annulus; and a replacement valve coupled to the stent . an upper section having a tapered shape anatomically configured to fit to a mitral valve annulus within a left atrium of a heart; a lower section coupled to the upper section and configured to fit within the mitral valve annulus; and a plurality of migration blocker rods , each migration blocker rod comprising a first end and a free second end, wherein the first end of each migration blocker rod is permanently attached where the upper section joins the lower section , and wherein the second free end of each migration blocker rod extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the lower section toward the second free end of another migration blocker rod and each migration blocker rod is configured to pass through a chordae under native commissures and to circle native leaflets to prevent axial movement of the stent with respect to the mitral valve annulus; and a replacement valve coupled to the stent .
A system for characterizing a patient's uterus, said system comprising: a probe; means for introducing a flow of gas through the probe ; means for measuring a peak inflow rate through the probe when positioned in the uterus with a subsequent flow rate through the probe; and means for determining whether the uterus cavity is perforated based at least in part on a comparison of the peak and subsequent flow rates. a probe; means for introducing a flow of gas through the probe ; means for measuring a peak inflow rate through the probe when positioned in the uterus with a subsequent flow rate through the probe; and means for determining whether the uterus cavity is perforated based at least in part on a comparison of the peak and subsequent flow rates.
A concentrator of sun rays comprising: a reflective body adapted to reflect incident sun rays towards a focal segment (SF) at which the reflected sun rays intersect, wherein the reflective body comprises a plurality of reflective first sheets alongside each other along a flanking direction parallel to the focal segment (SF) and each of which is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to a plane passing through the middle point (PM) of the focal segment (SF) and orthogonal to the focal segment itself, wherein each first sheet comprises a reflective surface defined by a plurality of parabolas , which are alongside each other with respect to the flanking direction of the first sheets and each have a vertex (Vn1) placed on a vertex segment (SV1), which joins all the vertices (Vn1) of the parabolas and rests on a same plane of the focal segment (SF); characterized in that the parabolas of each first sheet have a focal distance varying along the flanking direction and are configured such that each parabola has a focal point (F1, Fn1, F2) placed on the focal segment (SF).
Device for providing a computer program product, wherein the device stores the computer program product and provides the computer program product for further use, wherein the computer program product contains a data structure product referring to a product and a manufacturing process of the product , wherein the manufacturing process is an additive manufacturing process, wherein the data structure product contains manufacturing data of the manufacturing process of the specific product , wherein the data structure product contains monitored data acquired during the production of the product , wherein the monitored data contains sensor data acquired during the production of the product , wherein the data structure product is protected against manipulation, wherein the data structure product contains data regarding the maintenance of the product including the required service time, wherein the data structure product is adapted to monitor a later use of the product and adapt the service time according to the very specific use by taking into account the sensor data acquired during the production, wherein the product is a heat shield, a blade or a vane used in a streaming engine. wherein the computer program product contains a data structure product referring to a product and a manufacturing process of the product , wherein the manufacturing process is an additive manufacturing process, wherein the data structure product contains manufacturing data of the manufacturing process of the specific product , wherein the data structure product contains monitored data acquired during the production of the product , wherein the monitored data contains sensor data acquired during the production of the product , wherein the data structure product is protected against manipulation, wherein the data structure product contains data regarding the maintenance of the product including the required service time, wherein the data structure product is adapted to monitor a later use of the product and adapt the service time according to the very specific use by taking into account the sensor data acquired during the production, wherein the product is a heat shield, a blade or a vane used in a streaming engine.
Electrically controllable pressure provision device , in particular for a hydraulic motor vehicle brake system, having a stepped bore which is arranged in a housing and a piston which can be actuated by an electromechanical actuator , the piston delimiting a pressure space with the housing , the piston being configured as a stepped piston, characterized in that the piston step of smaller diameter of said stepped piston dips into the step of smaller diameter of the stepped bore after a predefined actuation of the stepped piston, with the result that the pressure space is divided into a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber , in particular an annular chamber.
A material comprising: a carrier; and a co-biocide including a plurality of copper-containing particles and either one or both of zinc pyrithione (ZnPT) and Tralopyril, wherein the ratio of the copper-containing particles in g/l of the carrier (in g/gal of the carrier) and either one or both of ZnPT and Tralopyril in g/l of the carrier (in g/gal of the carrier) is in the range from 0.005 to 12, wherein the copper-containing particles comprise copper-containing glass, and wherein the copper-containing glass comprises (i) a glass phase comprising more than 40 mol% SiO 2 and (ii) a cuprite phase comprising a plurality of Cu 1+ ions and at least one of B 2 O 3 , P 2 O 5 and R 2 O, where R is K, Na, Li, Rb, Cs and combinations thereof. a carrier; and a co-biocide including a plurality of copper-containing particles and either one or both of zinc pyrithione (ZnPT) and Tralopyril, wherein the ratio of the copper-containing particles in g/l of the carrier (in g/gal of the carrier) and either one or both of ZnPT and Tralopyril in g/l of the carrier (in g/gal of the carrier) is in the range from 0.005 to 12, wherein the copper-containing particles comprise copper-containing glass, and wherein the copper-containing glass comprises (i) a glass phase comprising more than 40 mol% SiO 2 and (ii) a cuprite phase comprising a plurality of Cu 1+ ions and at least one of B 2 O 3 , P 2 O 5 and R 2 O, where R is K, Na, Li, Rb, Cs and combinations thereof.