Abstract: A method is proposed for producing one or more electrolysis products, wherein one or more electrolytic cells having a proton exchange membrane is/are used, wherein a hydrogen-rich cathode extraction gas is extracted on the cathode side of the one or more electrolytic cells, wherein an anode extraction gas is extracted on the anode side of the one or more electrolytic cells, wherein the anode extraction gas is extracted from the one or more electrolytic cells as part of a two-phase flow, wherein the two-phase flow comprises the anode extraction gas and a water phase, and wherein the two-phase flow or part thereof is separated in a separator arrangement into the anode extraction gas and the water phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an electrolysis system in which water is converted into oxygen and hydrogen in an electrolysis unit, wherein a fluid flow including water and gas is conducted from an oxygen side of the electrolysis unit to a gas separator, wherein an ignition of an ignition device is actively produced in the fluid flow. The invention also relates to a corresponding electrolysis system.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating air, such as an air humidifier, air cleaner, air washer or the like, may include a rinse-around body around which liquid rinses, an air conduction system arranged to stream the air to be treated against the rinse-around body, and an electrostatic precipitator assigned to the rinse-around body such that solid and/or liquid particles are precipitated from the air to be treated streaming against the rinse-around body and that the precipitated particles enter the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a device (1, 101, 151) for separating off liquid and/or particulate contaminants from a gas flow (7, 107), in which a flow path of the gas flow (7, 107) runs between at least one first electrode (9, 31, 109) acting as a counter electrode and at least one second electrode (11, 111, 51, 53, 57, 135, 135?, 135?, 155) acting as an emitter electrode and having an electrode end (71, 77, 90) oriented in the direction of the first electrode, and a direct-current voltage exceeding the breakdown voltage can be applied between the first electrode (9, 31, 109) and the second electrode (11, 111, 51, 53, 57, 135, 135?, 135?, 155) in order to form a stable low-energy plasma (41, 125), wherein the second electrode (11) extends substantially along a first axis (X) in a first direction and the first electrode (31) has at least one plateau region (33) which is arranged opposite the second electrode (11) and which extends at least regionally in a first plane running substantially perpendicular t

Abstract: A vehicle is operable in a manual driving mode and in an at least partially automatic driving mode. To allow a rapid change from the automatic to the manual driving mode, the respective position of a driver seat and/or at least one driving-relevant cockpit element is adjusted for functional use by a driver of the vehicle such that the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element can be functionally used by the driver whenever the vehicle is, or is to be, operated in the automatic driving mode.

Abstract: An apparatus handles at least one fluid in a vehicle, particularly an at least partly electric driven vehicle, comprising at least one essentially plate-shaped formed first distribution element and at least one second distribution element arranged essentially parallel to the first distribution element. The first distribution element and/or the second distribution element include at least one fluid handling element. The first distribution element and the second distribution element include plastics.

Abstract: For manufacturing a component formed of a plurality of moldings, which are made of plastic, are welded together. A first molding is manufactured in a first mold that has a first mold part and is then transported with the first mold part into a welding station. Correspondingly, a second molding is manufactured in a second mold that has a second mold part and is transported with the second mold part into the welding station. The mold parts holding the moldings are moved towards one another in the welding station such that the moldings are welded together. Additional moldings are manufactured in the molds simultaneously with the welding of the moldings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a device (1, 101, 151) for separating off liquid and/or particulate contaminants from a gas flow (7, 107), in which a flow path of the gas flow (7, 107) runs between at least one first electrode (9, 31, 109) acting as a counter electrode and at least one second electrode (11, 111, 51, 53, 57, 135, 135?, 135?, 155) acting as an emitter electrode and having an electrode end (71, 77, 90) oriented in the direction of the first electrode, and a direct-current voltage exceeding the breakdown voltage can be applied between the first electrode (9, 31, 109) and the second electrode (11, 111, 51, 53, 57, 135, 135?, 135?, 155) in order to form a stable low-energy plasma (41, 125), wherein the second electrode (11) extends substantially along a first axis (X) in a first direction and the first electrode (31) has at least one plateau region (33) which is arranged opposite the second electrode (11) and which extends at least regionally in a first plane running substantially perpendicular t

Abstract: A vehicle is operable in a manual driving mode and in an at least partially automatic driving mode. To allow a rapid change from the automatic to the manual driving mode, the respective position of a driver seat and/or at least one driving-relevant cockpit element is adjusted for functional use by a driver of the vehicle such that the at least one driving-relevant cockpit element can be functionally used by the driver whenever the vehicle is, or is to be, operated in the automatic driving mode.

Abstract: An x-ray detector and its pixel circuit are described, that allow to cover a large dynamic range with automatic selection of the sensitivity setting in each pixel, thus providing improved signal to noise ratio with all exposure levels. X-ray detectors are required to cover a large dynamic range. The largest exposure determines the required pixel capacitance. However, a large pixel capacitance gives a bad signal to noise ratio with small exposures e.g. in the dark parts of the image. This invention disclosure describes several approaches to provide automatic sensitivity selection in the pixels. This ensures that low signals are stored in a small capacitor or read out with a high sensitivity with corresponding good signal to noise ratio, while larger signals are stored in larger capacitors or are read out with lower sensitivity so that no information is lost.

Abstract: Some general aspects of the invention provide a foundation fixing unit (202, 204, 400) for fixing a tower (108) of a wind energy converter (100) onto a foundation (110). The unit comprises a fixation plate (202) fixable to the foundation (110), walls forming at least one tower fixation hole (300) in the intermediate plate (202) for passing a tower fixation bolt (220) through the fixation plate (202) in order to fix the tower (108) to the fixation plate (202), a tower fixation nut (400) arranged below the at least one tower fixation hole (300) for receiving a threaded portion of the tower fixation bolt (220) and a nut cage (204) holding the tower fixation nut (400), the nut cage (204) being attached to a bottom surface (222) of the fixation plate (202). Under further aspects, the invention provides a wind energy converter tower comprising the foundation fixing unit (202, 204, 400) and a method for fixing a wind energy converter tower onto a foundation.

Abstract: In the drive train of a combustion engine an auxiliary arrangement is arranged which is to be coupled with an axial flow machine including a stator and a rotor, in order to perform an actuating movement. The stator has a coil arrangement, and the rotor has an essentially cup-shaped support for permanent magnet elements. The coil arrangement of the stator has at least one cylindrical winding and is at least partially enclosed by two essentially pot-shaped magnetic flux yokes. Each of the pot-shaped magnetic flux yokes has side areas with magnetic flux poles whose outsides are oriented towards the permanent magnet elements of the rotor. The magnetic flux poles of the stator are arranged spaced apart from the permanent magnet elements of the rotor. The magnetic orientation of neighboring permanent magnet elements towards the air gap alternates.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a pivotally mounted rotor blade of a wind energy converter includes controlling a first drive and a second drive to collectively turn the rotor blade into an operating position; detecting whether a failure of the first drive has occurred; activating, when the failure of the first drive has occurred, a first activatable lockout connected to the rotor blade, which prevents turning of the rotor blade into the operating position while allowing turning of the rotor blade into a feathered position; and controlling, when the failure of the first drive has occurred, the second drive to turn the rotor blade into the feathered position.

Abstract: An apparatus for wind energy conversion includes a nacelle having a main frame, the main frame having a lower part and an upper part joined to the lower part, the upper part having a first strap extending across the lower part; a stator disposed within the nacelle; a rotor disposed within the nacelle; a mounting surface attached to the main frame and defining a rotor space, the mounting surface having a first side-face that exposes the rotor space; and a flange rotatably supported on the main frame and including a first end connected to the rotor. The rotor is cantilevered from the flange into the rotor space from the first side face.

Abstract: Some general aspects of the invention provide a device (151, 152, 114) for adjustment of a pivotally mounted rotor blade (101) of a wind energy converter. The device comprises a first drive (151) and a second drive (152) that cooperate to turn the rotor blade (101) between an operating position and a feathered position. The device further comprises a first activatable lockout (191) connected to the rotor blade (101), which in an activated state prevents turning of the rotor blade (101) into the operating position, but allows turning of the rotor blade (101) into the feathered position. Under further aspects, the invention provides a wind energy converter comprising the device (151, 152, 114) and a method for adjusting a rotor blade (101), which is pivotally mounted on a rotor hub (103) of a wind energy converter.

Abstract: An apparatus for wind energy conversion includes a nacelle having a main frame, the main frame having a lower part and an upper part joined to the lower part, the upper part having a first strap extending across the lower part; a stator disposed within the nacelle; a rotor disposed within the nacelle; a mounting surface attached to the main frame and defining a rotor space, the mounting surface having a first side-face that exposes the rotor space; and a flange rotatably supported on the main frame and including a first end connected to the rotor. The rotor is cantilevered from the flange into the rotor space from the first side face.

Abstract: This invention provides a nacelle of a wind energy converter and a corresponding mounting method of a nacelle of a wind energy converter and a generator for a wind energy converter. The nacelle includes a main frame; a generator including a stator and a rotor; a generator housing attached to the main frame and at least partially enclosing the stator and a rotor space; wherein the generator housing (20; 20?) has a first and second side face (S1, S2); wherein the first side face (S1) of the generator housing (20; 20?) exposes the rotor space (21); and a flange rotatably supported on the main frame and having a first end which is connected to the rotor; wherein the rotor extends into the rotor space (25) from the first side face (S1) without being supported in the generator housing.

Abstract: An x-ray detector and its pixel circuit are described, that allow to cover a large dynamic range with automatic selection of the sensitivity setting in each pixel, thus providing improved signal to noise ratio with all exposure levels. X-ray detectors are required to cover a large dynamic range. The largest exposure determines the required pixel capacitance. However, a large pixel capacitance gives a bad signal to noise ratio with small exposures e.g. in the dark parts of the image. This invention disclosure describes several approaches to provide automatic sensitivity selection in the pixels. This ensures that low signals are stored in a small capacitor or read out with a high sensitivity with corresponding good signal to noise ratio, while larger signals are stored in larger capacitors or are read out with lower sensitivity so that no information is lost.

Abstract: In the drive train of a combustion engine an auxiliary arrangement is arranged which is to be coupled with an axial flow machine comprising a stator and a rotor, in order to perform an actuating movement. The stator has a coil arrangement, and the rotor has an essentially cup-shaped support for permanent magnet elements. The coil arrangement of the stator has at least one cylindrical winding and is at least partially enclosed by two essentially pot-shaped magnetic flux yokes. Each of the pot-shaped magnetic flux yokes has side areas with magnetic flux poles whose outsides are oriented towards the permanent magnet elements of the rotor. The magnetic flux poles of the stator are arranged spaced apart from the permanent magnet elements of the rotor. The magnetic orientation of neighbouring permanent magnet elements towards the air gap alternates.

Abstract: This invention provides a nacelle of a wind energy converter and a corresponding mounting method of a nacelle of a wind energy converter and a generator for a wind energy converter. The nacelle includes a main frame; a generator including a stator and a rotor; a generator housing attached to the main frame and at least partially enclosing the stator and a rotor space; wherein the generator housing (20; 20?) has a first and second side face (S1, S2); wherein the first side face (S1) of the generator housing (20; 20?) exposes the rotor space (21); and a flange rotatably supported on the main frame and having a first end which is connected to the rotor; wherein the rotor extends into the rotor space (25) from the first side face (S1) without being supported in the generator housing.