Abstract: A thermal spray coating method for creating a coating layer on a surface of a substrate is monitored by determining characteristics of the thermal spray coating as it affects the quality of the coating layer by recording, controlling, and monitoring through a digital camera whose image is analyzed and characterized.

Abstract: In order to increase the useful life of a golf club, at least part of the golf club in a region of the striking face is coated with a coating that is neutral in terms of stress or has compressive stresses. The coating is applied by a thermal spraying method with average spray-particle velocities of over 500 m/s. The coating preferably has compressive stresses of between 0 and 600 MPa.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pump system for delivering cryogenic liquids. Said pump system can be used for refuelling motor vehicles with H2 and consists of a container (1) for receiving the cryogenic liquid. At least one pump (2) is arranged in said container (1) and delivers the cryogenic liquid to a pressure housing (3) which is connected to a user, e.g. a motor vehicle, via an output line (4). The liquid level (m) in the container (1) is automatically maintained by means of a special arrangement of the liquid inlet (i) and the gas recirculating line (j) and by separating the container (1) into two chambers (h and f) which are preferably separated by the pressure housing (3). A secure operating mode of the pump system is thus obtained.

Abstract: A hybrid welding from a combination of laser beam welding with gas-shielded welding by electric arc uses at least two electrodes are used. The electrodes can be flooded by a common shielding gas curtain or separately or in groups. The hybrid welding increases the possibility of influencing the welding process and especially provides improved possibilities for automation.

Abstract: A compact body is made by thermal spraying by high-velocity flame spraying or by cold-gas spraying. By heating the compact body to a temperature equal to or preferably above the breakdown temperature of the blowing agent, followed by cooling, porous hollow bodies or metal foams are produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting xenon and eventually also krypton from a liquid oxygen (LOX) charge, as it accrues in a cryogenic air separation system (LZA) during a rectification of the air, mostly as a bottom product of a low-pressure, column, namely with xenon (Xe), krypton (Kr) and hydrocarbons (CxHy) in a small concentration and approximately 99 mol % oxygen (O2). According to the inventive method, the LOX charge is fed to a first column, the oxygen of the LOX charge is extensively removed by stripping with an inert gas, and is extracted in the top gas, whereas the inert gas is withdrawn in the form of a liquid from the bottom of the first column with little O2 and nearly the total mass of CxHy, Kr, Xe. According to the invention, the liquid discharge is fed to a second column without prior catalytic and/or adsorptive removal of CxHy. A Kr fraction is extracted as top gas of the second column, and an Xe fraction is withdrawn from the bottom of the second column.

Abstract: A method for cleaning objects in a pressure vessel with liquefied gases is provided. The gas liquefied under pressure is conducted into the pressure vessel. The temperature of the liquefied gas then, or beforehand, is lowered below the critical temperature of the gas and cleaning is performed at least primarily below the critical temperature and below the critical pressure of the gas. Carbon dioxide at temperatures between −20° C. and +20° C. is especially suitable. The mechanical interactions produced by the increased density and viscosity of the liquefied gas reinforce cleaning. Reduced solvent capacity does not influence the effectiveness of the cleaning. Textiles or components can therefore be cleaned at lower pressure and temperature.