Abstract: A water-based silicone coating composition comprises (a) about 39.6 wt % to about 67.3 wt % of a silicone resin emulsion; (b) about 8.3 wt % to about 19.2 wt % of a non-water reactive leafing filler material having a laminar structure; (c) about 0.05 wt % to about 3.0 wt % of a water soluble nonionic surfactant; (d) about 0.05 wt % to about 0.15 wt % of a minimally toxic biocide solution including at least one active biocide component effective against anaerobic sulfur-reducing bacteria; and (e) about 10.35 wt % to about 52.0 wt % of water. The sum of components a, b, c, d, and e total 100 wt % of the coating composition.

Abstract: A pressure regulating valve controller includes a housing. A piston having a surface portion is arranged in the housing. A spring seat is arranged in the housing adjacent the piston. The spring seat includes a surface section. A diaphragm is arranged in the housing between the surface portion of the piston and the surface section of the spring seat. The diaphragm includes an opening. A diaphragm retention device is arranged in the opening of the diaphragm. The diaphragm retention device is configured and disposed to contact each of the surface portion of the piston and the surface section of the spring seat to reduce forces on the diaphragm.

Abstract: A fluid actuator includes a housing having a fluid chamber providing a first friction surface. An actuating member is arranged in the fluid chamber and has a second friction surface slideably engaging the first friction surface. The actuating member is configured to slide within the chamber between first and second positions. An insert is constructed from a first thermoplastic material and provides one of the first and second friction surfaces. A body structurally supports the insert and provides one of the housing or actuating member. The body is constructed from a second thermoplastic material molded about the insert and including short reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine fuel system includes a fuel tank for storing fuel, a heat exchanger through which the fuel from the fuel tank can pass, a fuel pump located downstream from the heat exchanger for pumping the fuel, a fuel metering unit for metering the fuel pumped by the fuel pump, an additive tank for storing a fuel additive, an additive delivery subsystem for mixing the fuel additive with the fuel at or before the heat exchanger to generate a fuel and fuel additive mixture, and a combustor located downstream of the fuel metering unit where the fuel and fuel additive mixture is delivered for combustion. The fuel additive comprises a fuel stabilizer for reducing fuel coking.

Abstract: A seal ring assembly has a carbon member extending between spaced ends, and with a step at an outer periphery. A ring is received in the step to maintain spaced ends of the carbon member towards each other. A valve disc and shaft, a butterfly valve, and a method of installing a carbon ring seal are also disclosed. In a separate feature, a valve housing for a butterfly valve includes a first housing portion defining a flow passage, and a second housing portion extending integrally from the first housing portion, and defining a space to mount a valve shaft.

Abstract: A fuel system for delivering fuel to an engine includes a fuel tank, a hot section in fluid communication with the fuel tank for delivering fuel for combustion by the engine, and a ceramic coating applied to at least a portion of the hot section for reducing fuel coking. The ceramic coating is selected from carbides, nitrides, carbonitrides, silicides and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A fuel system for delivering fuel to an engine includes a fuel tank, a hot section in fluid communication with the fuel tank for delivering fuel for combustion by the engine, and a coating applied to at least a portion of the hot section for reducing fuel coking. The coating includes a fluorine functional group and a silane functional group.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine fuel system includes a fuel tank for storing fuel, a heat exchanger through which the fuel from the fuel tank can pass, a fuel pump located downstream from the heat exchanger for pumping the fuel, a fuel metering unit for metering the fuel pumped by the fuel pump, an additive tank for storing a fuel additive, an additive delivery subsystem for mixing the fuel additive with the fuel at or before the heat exchanger to generate a fuel and fuel additive mixture, and a combustor located downstream of the fuel metering unit where the fuel and fuel additive mixture is delivered for combustion. The fuel additive comprises a fuel stabilizer for reducing fuel coking.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition which features improved dimensional stability and low gloss is disclosed. The composition which contains (A) a first grafted rubber having a weight average particle size of 0.05 to 0.30 microns, (B) a second grafted rubber having a weight average particle size of 0.31 to 1.00 microns, (C) vinyl chloride (co) polymer, and, optionally, (D) styrene copolymer, is especially suitable for extruding profiles. In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the grafted rubbers is characterized in that its substrate features a core-shell structure, wherein the core contain at least one crosslinked vinylaromatic polymer, and the shell is elastomeric.

Abstract: The brush block housing for providing stationary mounting of graphite composition brushes in contact registration with the rotating interface slip rings of an aircraft propeller deicing system, is formed from a thermoplastic molding compound comprising an organic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filler distributed within a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) thermoplastic resin, thereby minimizing non-functional abrasion of the brushes.

Abstract: Water based silicone coating compositions are provided offer superior coating properties, durability and resistance to high temperatures and to the effects of corrosive environments. These coating compositions are especially useful for coating the external and intricate internal surfaces of high temperature aluminum heat exchangers.

Abstract: Water based silicone coating compositions are provided that offer superior coating properties, durability and resistance to high temperatures and to the effects of corrosive environments. These coating compositions are especially useful for coating the external and intricate internal surfaces of high temperature aluminum heat exchangers.