Abstract: An ocean wave energy converter system comprises an armature and a plurality of magnets which move relative to each other in response to ocean waves pushing on a spar and/or float to which the armature and the plurality of magnets are coupled. Components of the system comprise stacked rings and/or radial laminations. The armature can feature a variety of pole tips. Various methods can be used to assemble components from radial laminations. Air gaps in wire coils of the armatures can be filled with one or more materials that selectively alter the magnetic permeability of the wire coils.

Abstract: A component cooling steam flow control scheme for a combined cycle power plant (12). Steam pressure in the steam drum (40) of a waste heat recovery steam generator (36) is controlled by selectively positioning a steam bypass valve (54). The flow of steam from the steam drum through a cooling steam flow path (46) is controlled by selectively positioning a steam admission valve (50) in the cooling steam flow path. At power levels below a predetermined crossover power level (72), the cooling steam flow is controlled independently from the steam drum pressure, thus assuring good system controllability at the lower power levels where system control is historically a concern. The steam admission valve is maintained fully open at power levels above the crossover power level, so changes in cooling steam flow at these higher power levels are accomplished by regulating steam drum pressure.

Abstract: A component cooling steam flow control scheme for a combined cycle power plant (12). Steam pressure in the steam drum (40) of a waste heat recovery steam generator (36) is controlled by selectively positioning a steam bypass valve (54). The flow of steam from the steam drum through a cooling steam flow path (46) is controlled by selectively positioning a steam admission valve (50) in the cooling steam flow path. At power levels below a predetermined crossover power level (72), the cooling steam flow is controlled independently from the steam drum pressure, thus assuring good system controllability at the lower power levels where system control is historically a concern. The steam admission valve is maintained fully open at power levels above the crossover power level, so changes in cooling steam flow at these higher power levels are accomplished by regulating steam drum pressure.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering box for use with light duty trucks and other vehicles is provided with a function generation means for specifically controlling Ackerman geometry by independently controlling left and right tie rod links. The invention may be employed regardless of outside ball joint location and in lieu of a conventional rack and pinion steering apparatus.

Abstract: A moldable polyblend of thermoplastic polyesters, one or more polymers selected from polyamides, polyolefins and mixtures thereof, and ethylene copolymers containing epoxy groups. The ethylene copolymers contribute improved compatibility between the thermoplastic polyesters and the polyamides or polyolefins, permitting the blending of these polymers without detracting from the mechanical or thermal properties of the individual polymers.