Abstract: A temperature gradient is established in a crystallization crucible by means of a heat source and a cooling system. The cooling system comprises a heat exchanger and an adjustable additional heat source. The cooling system is preferably formed by an induction coil cooled by a coolant liquid circulating in the induction coil and by an electrically conductive induction susceptor positioned between the crucible and induction coil. The fabrication process comprises heating the crucible via the top and controlling heat extraction from the crucible downwards by means of the heat exchanger and by means of regulation of the adjustable additional heat source.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for measuring the charge state of an accumulator and a device for implementing such method.The method consists in measuring the temporary voltage drop at the terminals of the accumulator during delivery of a high current. The device for measuring this maximum voltage drop comprises a first maximum detector (43) supplying a voltmeter (42) and connected to the output terminal of a subtractor (44) whose so-called inverting input is connected to the accumulator through a filter (45) and whose so-called non inverting input is connected to the accumulator through a second maximum detector (46).Application to measuring the charge state of an accumulator.