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A frozen ready-made polenta containing, by weight relative to the total weight of the polenta, 20-30% cereal flour, 70-80% water and 0-3% salt, in the form of frozen granules or flakes with a greater dimension comprised between 1 and 60 mm and having an average weight of 6.0 g or less, substantially homogeneous in size, said granules or flakes being able to be thawed and/or heated rapidly and uniformly to produce a soft polenta having the texture and organoleptic characteristics of a freshly cooked traditional polenta and a dynamic viscosity of 13.000 - 17.000 Pa.s, preferably about 15.000 (Pa.s), at about 85°C, measured with a rotational coaxial-cylinder rheometer, wherein said frozen granules or flakes are obtainable by a process that comprises the steps of: a) providing a traditional soft polenta at a temperature of about 40°C or higher; b) dividing said polenta into a plurality of semifinished products in the form of granules or flakes; c) performing a first step of deep-freezing said semifinished products by supplying them in dosed amounts into a bath of a liquid at a temperature equal at -30°C or lower and keeping them in said bath for a predetermined first time interval, thus obtaining a plurality of partially deep-frozen granules or flakes of said polenta, said partially deep-frozen granules or flakes having a hard and deep-frozen external surface and a soft not completely deep-frozen core; d) subjecting for a predetermined second time interval said plurality of partially deep-frozen granules or flakes of polenta to a second deep-freezing step at a temperature comprised between -90°C and -30°C, preferably between -70°C and - 50°C, thus obtaining a plurality of deep-frozen granules or flakes of polenta. a) providing a traditional soft polenta at a temperature of about 40°C or higher; b) dividing said polenta into a plurality of semifinished products in the form of granules or flakes; c) performing a first step of deep-freezing said semifinished products by supplying them in dosed amounts into a bath of a liquid at a temperature equal at -30°C or lower and keeping them in said bath for a predetermined first time interval, thus obtaining a plurality of partially deep-frozen granules or flakes of said polenta, said partially deep-frozen granules or flakes having a hard and deep-frozen external surface and a soft not completely deep-frozen core; d) subjecting for a predetermined second time interval said plurality of partially deep-frozen granules or flakes of polenta to a second deep-freezing step at a temperature comprised between -90°C and -30°C, preferably between -70°C and - 50°C, thus obtaining a plurality of deep-frozen granules or flakes of polenta.
A folding optical waveguide near-to-eye display device, comprising: an image source , a first prism with a cylindrical surface, a curved lens , a second prism , and a prism group connected by two or more prisms glued together in sequence, wherein a prism surface of the first prism is partially or completely a cylindrical surface, the cylindrical surface faces the image source , the first prism is connected to the second prism through a prism surface other than the cylindrical surface to form a first gluing surface, the first prism is connected with an opposite surface of a curved surface of the curved lens through another prism surface other than the cylindrical surface to form a second gluing surface, and the second prism and the prisms of the prism group are glued and connected in sequence.
A method for ranking power distribution network assets in a power distribution network , based on downstream events, the method comprising: receiving communications from one or more sensors in the power distribution network , the communications indicating the occurrence of a network event; calculating a probability of a power distribution network asset causing a problem indicated by the event for each power distribution network asset in an affected area of the power distribution network ; characterised by calculating a spread probability of the power distribution network asset causing the problem for each power distribution network asset in the affected area of the power distribution network ; based on the probability and the spread probability, calculating a probability of the power distribution network asset malfunctioning for each power distribution network asset in the affected area of the power distribution network ; comparing the probability of the power distribution network asset malfunctioning for each power distribution network asset in the affected area of the power distribution network to a threshold value; based on the comparison, determining a power distribution network asset having a highest probability of malfunctioning; and based on the determination, controlling one of more other power distribution network assets to mitigate the problem. receiving communications from one or more sensors in the power distribution network , the communications indicating the occurrence of a network event; calculating a probability of a power distribution network asset causing a problem indicated by the event for each power distribution network asset in an affected area of the power distribution network ; characterised by calculating a spread probability of the power distribution network asset causing the problem for each power distribution network asset in the affected area of the power distribution network ; based on the probability and the spread probability, calculating a probability of the power distribution network asset malfunctioning for each power distribution network asset in the affected area of the power distribution network ; comparing the probability of the power distribution network asset malfunctioning for each power distribution network asset in the affected area of the power distribution network to a threshold value; based on the comparison, determining a power distribution network asset having a highest probability of malfunctioning; and based on the determination, controlling one of more other power distribution network assets to mitigate the problem.
Method of manufacturing a toilet seat, wherein comprising the steps: 1) providing thermosetting resin particles and two mould sets with top and bottom moulds; the two mould sets share the same bottom mould; 2) paving a first layer of urea resin particles on the first mould set of a compression molding machine; closing the top mould of the first mould set, and forming a primary formed toilet seat portion; opening and moving the top mould of the first mould set; 3) laying a heating element on the primary formed toilet seat portion; 4) paving a second layer of urea resin particles on the heating element and the primary formed toilet seat portion; 5) closing the top mould of the second mould set and proceeding with compression molding. 1) providing thermosetting resin particles and two mould sets with top and bottom moulds; the two mould sets share the same bottom mould; 2) paving a first layer of urea resin particles on the first mould set of a compression molding machine; closing the top mould of the first mould set, and forming a primary formed toilet seat portion; opening and moving the top mould of the first mould set; 3) laying a heating element on the primary formed toilet seat portion; 4) paving a second layer of urea resin particles on the heating element and the primary formed toilet seat portion; 5) closing the top mould of the second mould set and proceeding with compression molding.
A gas turbine engine component having a cooling hole, the component comprising: a first wall comprising an inlet ; a second wall comprising an outlet ; and a cooling hole, wherein the cooling hole comprises: a metering section extending downstream from the inlet, and a diffusing section extending from the metering section to the outlet; wherein the metering section consists of: a substantially convex first surface ; and a substantially concave second surface ; characterized in that the first surface and the second surface form a crescent-shaped cross section of the metering section. a first wall comprising an inlet ; a second wall comprising an outlet ; and a cooling hole, wherein the cooling hole comprises: a metering section extending downstream from the inlet, and a diffusing section extending from the metering section to the outlet; wherein the metering section consists of: a substantially convex first surface ; and a substantially concave second surface ; characterized in that the first surface and the second surface form a crescent-shaped cross section of the metering section. a metering section extending downstream from the inlet, and a diffusing section extending from the metering section to the outlet; wherein the metering section consists of: a substantially convex first surface ; and a substantially concave second surface ; a substantially convex first surface ; and a substantially concave second surface ; characterized in that the first surface and the second surface form a crescent-shaped cross section of the metering section.
A lining of a cathode assembly of a reduction cell for production of aluminum which comprises bottom and side blocks interconnected with a cold ramming paste, a fire-resistant layer and a thermal insulation layer made of non-shaped materials, wherein the fire-resistant layer consists of an alumino-silicate material and the thermal insulation layer consists of non-graphitic carbon or a mixture thereof with a powder of an alumino-silicate, characterized in that products of lignite pyrolysis produced at temperatures of 600 to 800°C are used as non-graphitic carbon, and the thermal insulation layer and the fire-resistant layer consist of no less than two sub-layers, wherein as one of the sub-layers of the fire-resistant layer porcellanite is used, and wherein the fire-resistant layer porosity from an upper sub-layer to a bottom sub-layer is between 17 and 40%, and the porosity of the thermal insulation layer from an upper sub-layer to the bottom sub-layer is between 60 to 90%, and wherein the thickness ratio of the fire-resistant layer and the thermal insulation layer is 1: (1-3).
A capacitance detection apparatus comprising: a parallel circuit in which a first series circuit and a second series circuit are connected in parallel, wherein a tested body (Cx) and a first resistance element (R1) are connected at a first node (A) in the first series circuit, and a reference capacitance element (Cref) and a second resistance element (R2) are connected at a second node (B) in the second series circuit; a power supply circuit configured to apply an alternating current voltage (Vi) with a specific frequency to said parallel circuit; an output device configured to output an electric signal corresponding to a capacitance of the tested body (Cx) on the basis of a phase difference in the voltage with the specific frequency between the first and second nodes; characterised in that the capacitance detection apparatus further comprises an inductor element (Lb) connected between the first node (A) and the second node (B) and configured to increase the phase difference. a parallel circuit in which a first series circuit and a second series circuit are connected in parallel, wherein a tested body (Cx) and a first resistance element (R1) are connected at a first node (A) in the first series circuit, and a reference capacitance element (Cref) and a second resistance element (R2) are connected at a second node (B) in the second series circuit; a power supply circuit configured to apply an alternating current voltage (Vi) with a specific frequency to said parallel circuit; an output device configured to output an electric signal corresponding to a capacitance of the tested body (Cx) on the basis of a phase difference in the voltage with the specific frequency between the first and second nodes; characterised in that the capacitance detection apparatus further comprises an inductor element (Lb) connected between the first node (A) and the second node (B) and configured to increase the phase difference.
A substrate comprising: an aluminum-containing plate having a grained and etched planar surface; an inner aluminum oxide layer disposed on the grained and etched planar surface, the inner aluminum oxide layer: having an average dry thickness (T i ) of at least 650 nm and up to and including 3,000 nm; and comprising a multiplicity of inner micropores having an average inner micropore diameter (D i ) of less than or equal to 15 nm; an outer aluminum oxide layer disposed on the inner aluminum oxide layer, the outer aluminum oxide layer: comprising a multiplicity of outer micropores having an average outer micropore diameter (D o ) of at least 15 nm and up to and including 30 nm; having an average dry thickness (T o ) of at least 130 nm and up to and including 650 nm; and having a micropore density (C o ) of at least 500 micropores/μm 2 and up to and including 3,000 micropores/μm 2 , wherein the ratio of the average outer micropore diameter (D o ) to the average inner micropore diameter (D i ) is greater than 1.1:1, and the average outer micropore diameter (D o ) in nanometers and the micropore density (C o ) in micropores/μm 2 , are further constrained by the porosity (P o ) of the outer aluminum oxide layer according to the following equation: 0.3 ≤ P o ≤ 0.8 wherein P o is defined as 3.14(C o )(D o 2 )/4,000,000; and a hydrophilic layer comprising one or more hydrophilic organic polymers, which hydrophilic layer is disposed directly on the outer aluminum oxide layer at a dry coverage of at least 0.0002 g/m 2 and up to and including 0.1 g/m 2 . an aluminum-containing plate having a grained and etched planar surface; an inner aluminum oxide layer disposed on the grained and etched planar surface, the inner aluminum oxide layer: having an average dry thickness (T i ) of at least 650 nm and up to and including 3,000 nm; and comprising a multiplicity of inner micropores having an average inner micropore diameter (D i ) of less than or equal to 15 nm; an outer aluminum oxide layer disposed on the inner aluminum oxide layer, the outer aluminum oxide layer: comprising a multiplicity of outer micropores having an average outer micropore diameter (D o ) of at least 15 nm and up to and including 30 nm; having an average dry thickness (T o ) of at least 130 nm and up to and including 650 nm; and having a micropore density (C o ) of at least 500 micropores/μm 2 and up to and including 3,000 micropores/μm 2 , wherein the ratio of the average outer micropore diameter (D o ) to the average inner micropore diameter (D i ) is greater than 1.1:1, and the average outer micropore diameter (D o ) in nanometers and the micropore density (C o ) in micropores/μm 2 , are further constrained by the porosity (P o ) of the outer aluminum oxide layer according to the following equation: 0.3 ≤ P o ≤ 0.8 wherein P o is defined as 3.14(C o )(D o 2 )/4,000,000; and a hydrophilic layer comprising one or more hydrophilic organic polymers, which hydrophilic layer is disposed directly on the outer aluminum oxide layer at a dry coverage of at least 0.0002 g/m 2 and up to and including 0.1 g/m 2 .
An electric tool having an electric motor mounted within a tool main body as a drive source and equipped with a switch for adjusting the rotational speed of the electric motor , wherein the switch is equipped with a trigger type switch lever, the rotational speed of the electric motor is adjusted according to the operation amount of the switch , the electric tool includes an operation amount detection means for detecting the operation amount of the switch , and the starting and stopping of the electric motor is effected through a pulling operation of the switch lever by a user, wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor can be adjusted according to the amount by which the switch lever is pulled, characterized in that the electric tool further comprises an operation amount indicating means for indicating the operation amount of the switch detected by the operation amount detection means , wherein the amount by which the switch lever is pulled is detected by the operation amount detection means and is indicated by the operation amount indicating means .
An unmanned lifeboat , comprising: • a closed onboard casualty accommodation , • a propulsion unit and steering gear , • navigation apparatus , • communication apparatus having a standby mode and adapted to receive an activation signal and a casualty's position and • a controller operatively connected to the propulsion unit and steering gear, the navigation apparatus and the communication apparatus for: • activating the propulsion unit and steering gear in response to receipt of the activation signal by the communication apparatus and • conning the lifeboat in co-operation with the navigation apparatus towards the casualty position without on-board crew control and • a portion of a gunwale or transom of the hull via which a casualty can haul him/herself or be hauled aboard without on-board crew assistance, • characterised in that : • the portion of the gunwale or transom via which a casualty can haul him/herself or be hauled aboard without on-board crew assistance is lower than elsewhere, and • in that the lifeboat comprises a powered conveyor ramp at the lower portion for hauling the casualty aboard. • a closed onboard casualty accommodation , • a propulsion unit and steering gear , • navigation apparatus , • communication apparatus having a standby mode and adapted to receive an activation signal and a casualty's position and • a controller operatively connected to the propulsion unit and steering gear, the navigation apparatus and the communication apparatus for: • activating the propulsion unit and steering gear in response to receipt of the activation signal by the communication apparatus and • conning the lifeboat in co-operation with the navigation apparatus towards the casualty position without on-board crew control and • activating the propulsion unit and steering gear in response to receipt of the activation signal by the communication apparatus and • conning the lifeboat in co-operation with the navigation apparatus towards the casualty position without on-board crew control and • a portion of a gunwale or transom of the hull via which a casualty can haul him/herself or be hauled aboard without on-board crew assistance, • characterised in that : • the portion of the gunwale or transom via which a casualty can haul him/herself or be hauled aboard without on-board crew assistance is lower than elsewhere, and • the portion of the gunwale or transom via which a casualty can haul him/herself or be hauled aboard without on-board crew assistance is lower than elsewhere, and • in that the lifeboat comprises a powered conveyor ramp at the lower portion for hauling the casualty aboard.
A system comprising: an audio signal generator for generating an analog audio-band modulation signal; a power source audio amplifier stimulated by the modulation signal generated by the audio signal generator and configured to output a controlled, audio-band, AC waveform for driving speakers and lights in a venue; a control unit comprising the audio signal generator, the control unit being coupled to the power source audio amplifier and configured to output multi-channel digital audio data and light control data to the output of the power source audio amplifier; and a unitary transmission bus for coupling the output of the power source audio amplifier and the output of the control unit to the speakers and the lights and for transmitting the power, the digital audio data, and the light control data over the bus to the speakers and the lights. an audio signal generator for generating an analog audio-band modulation signal; a power source audio amplifier stimulated by the modulation signal generated by the audio signal generator and configured to output a controlled, audio-band, AC waveform for driving speakers and lights in a venue; a control unit comprising the audio signal generator, the control unit being coupled to the power source audio amplifier and configured to output multi-channel digital audio data and light control data to the output of the power source audio amplifier; and a unitary transmission bus for coupling the output of the power source audio amplifier and the output of the control unit to the speakers and the lights and for transmitting the power, the digital audio data, and the light control data over the bus to the speakers and the lights.
A liquefaction promoting apparatus to be disposed on a pipeline of a heat pump system for the purpose of stirring and uniformly mixing fluid containing refrigerant and refrigerator oil circulating therein comprising: a cylindrical housing having a body part , and an upper and a lower dome-shaped end plates each sealing the upper and the lower end of said body part ; an upper tube having one end connectable to the pipeline and the other end penetrating said upper dome-shaped end plate at a distant position from the central axis of the cylindrical housing and extending to the periphery of the upper end of said body part , allowing the fluid to flow therethrough; a lower tube having one end connectable to the pipeline and the other end penetrating said lower dome-shaped end plate with its center in the vicinity of the central axis of the cylindrical housing and extending to the periphery of the upper end of said body part , allowing the fluid to flow therethrough; and a large coil spring with a diameter 1 to 10 mm smaller than the inner diameter of said body part which is accommodated coaxially with the cylindrical housing in said body part , the large coil spring having its middle part unfixed so as to be vibrable and oscillable, wherein the middle part of said large coil spring is allowed to vibrate and oscillate by kinetic energy of the flowing fluid, thereby stirring the fluid, characterized in that the large coil spring has its upper and lower ends fixed on said body part . a cylindrical housing having a body part , and an upper and a lower dome-shaped end plates each sealing the upper and the lower end of said body part ; an upper tube having one end connectable to the pipeline and the other end penetrating said upper dome-shaped end plate at a distant position from the central axis of the cylindrical housing and extending to the periphery of the upper end of said body part , allowing the fluid to flow therethrough; a lower tube having one end connectable to the pipeline and the other end penetrating said lower dome-shaped end plate with its center in the vicinity of the central axis of the cylindrical housing and extending to the periphery of the upper end of said body part , allowing the fluid to flow therethrough; and a large coil spring with a diameter 1 to 10 mm smaller than the inner diameter of said body part which is accommodated coaxially with the cylindrical housing in said body part , the large coil spring having its middle part unfixed so as to be vibrable and oscillable, wherein the middle part of said large coil spring is allowed to vibrate and oscillate by kinetic energy of the flowing fluid, thereby stirring the fluid, characterized in that the large coil spring has its upper and lower ends fixed on said body part .