Abstract: The present invention is directed to use of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide in medical therapy for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Abstract: A traffic light assembly and method for controlling a set of heating elements for the traffic light assembly. A traffic signal with a lens and a visor, the visor having an inner surface and extending from the lens. A sensor mounted to the traffic signal and in direct communication with an environment surrounding the traffic light assembly. A control module located within the traffic signal, the control module comprising a controller for implementing a primary loop that continuously checks environmental conditions via the sensor to determine if a predetermined condition is met.

Abstract: A heat transfer plate comprises an upper end portion adjoining a center portion along an upper border line and comprising first and second port holes and an upper distribution pattern comprising upper distribution ridges and valleys. The upper distribution ridges extend along imaginary upper ridge lines from the upper border line towards the first port hole. The upper distribution valleys extend along imaginary upper valley lines from the upper border line towards the second port hole. The imaginary upper ridge lines and valley lines cross in plural upper cross points. In plural upper cross points, the plate extends in an imaginary first intermediate plane. The plate is configured so that a number of first upper cross points on one side of the center axis extends above the first intermediate plane, and a number of second upper cross points on another side of such axis extends below the first intermediate plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling growth of unwanted microorganisms by limiting their access to manganese. More specifically, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting or delaying growth of yeast and mold by reducing the manganese concentration in a product which is preferably a food product. The invention also provides manganese scavengers and uses thereof to inhibit or delay fungal growth.

Abstract: A coupler for coupling a railway vehicle to another railway vehicle, comprising a mounting arm for mounting the coupler to a railway vehicle, a coupling arm, and a joint, wherein the mounting arm and the coupling arm are connected to each other via the joint in such a way that the mounting arm and the coupling arm are movable relative to each other and the coupling arm can be brought into a position ready for coupling. The coupling further comprises a protective device to prevent or reduce damage to the mounting arm and/or the coupling arm and/or the joint caused by impact forces.

Abstract: A coupler for coupling a railway vehicle to another railway vehicle, comprising a mounting arm for mounting the coupler to a railway vehicle, a coupling arm, and a joint, wherein the mounting arm and the coupling arm are connected to each other via the joint in such a way that the mounting arm and the coupling arm are movable relative to each other and the coupling arm can be brought into a pivoted position. The coupler further comprises a coupler deflecting device to deflect the coupler in a pivoted position when it comes into contact with another coupler.

Abstract: An assembly for generating electrical power from a fluid flow being installable to a fluidic conduit comprising a fluid, the assembly comprising a turbine for generating power from the fluid flow, the turbine provided within a turbine body, a connecting member having a proximal portion attached to a distal portion of the turbine body and a distal portion comprising a cap, a separate enclosure for housing the turbine and turbine body, the enclosure slidably receiving the connecting member through a distal portion, the cap of the connecting member being securable to the enclosure. The enclosure is connectable to a valve member, the valve member and the enclosure for provision external to the fluidic conduit comprising the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new improved methods for expressing native lactases in their native hosts. Methods for homologous as well as heterologous expression of lactase in lactic acid bacteria with altered expression dynamics are comprised by present invention.

Abstract: A turbine generator assembly for generating power from a fluid flow, the assembly comprising: a housing for directing fluid flow, a turbine generator having a longitudinal axis of extension, enclosed in said housing, said turbine generator comprising: a plurality of blades provided on a central rotational axis being parallel with the longitudinal axis, a rotor, and a stator arranged peripherally and annular to the rotor; at least one of the plurality of blades being provided in fixed arrangement with the rotor, and wherein the stator of the turbine generator comprises a plurality of segments each having a coil length parallel to the longitudinal axis of the turbine, and a radial coil thickness, wherein at least two stator segments have different coil lengths and/or thickness to each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling growth of unwanted microorganisms by limiting their access to manganese. More specifically, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting or delaying growth of yeast and mold by reducing the manganese concentration in a product which is preferably a food product. The invention also provides manganese scavengers and uses thereof to inhibit or delay fungal growth. The manganese scavenger may be a bacterial cell, specifically a lactic acid bacterial cell, more specifically Lactobacillus rhamnosus alone or in combination with Lactobacillus paracasei.

Abstract: A turbine generator assembly for generating power from a fluid flow, the assembly comprising: a housing for directing fluid flow, a turbine generator having a longitudinal axis of extension, enclosed in said housing, said turbine generator comprising: a plurality of blades provided on a central rotational axis being parallel with the longitudinal axis, a rotor, and a stator arranged peripherally and annular to the rotor; at least one of the plurality of blades being provided in fixed arrangement with the rotor, and wherein the stator of the turbine generator comprises a plurality of segments each having a coil length parallel to the longitudinal axis of the turbine, and a radial coil thickness, wherein at least two stator segments have different coil lengths and/or thickness to each other.

Abstract: A flushing assembly comprising a foundation and a heat exchanging member. The foundation comprises a bowl shape providing an envelope surface defining an upper inlet and a lower outlet, the lower outlet being arranged to communicate with a drainage. The heat exchanging member comprises a helical channel defined between an upper and a lower wall, the helical channel having an extension along the envelope surface of the bowl shaped foundation, and the helical channel being arranged to be provided with a through flow of a secondary fluid. The flushing assembly is configured to provide a helical channel for a primary fluid extending between the envelope surface of the foundation and the lower wall of the heat exchanging member for guiding the primary fluid there through from the upper inlet to the lower outlet towards the drainage, thereby allowing heat exchange between the primary fluid and the secondary fluid.

Abstract: A flushing assembly comprising a foundation and a heat exchanging member. The foundation comprises a bowl shape providing an envelope surface defining an upper inlet and a lower outlet, the lower outlet being arranged to communicate with a drainage. The heat exchanging member comprises a helical channel defined between an upper and a lower wall, the helical channel having an extension along the envelope surface of the bowl shaped foundation, and the helical channel being arranged to be provided with a through flow of a secondary fluid. The flushing assembly is configured to provide a helical channel for a primary fluid extending between the envelope surface of the foundation and the lower wall of the heat exchanging member for guiding the primary fluid there through from the upper inlet to the lower outlet towards the drainage, thereby allowing heat exchange between the primary fluid and the secondary fluid.

Abstract: The invention refers to a plate heat exchanger where the heat exchanger comprises a first flow channel between a first plate and a second plate, and where the flow channel comprises a lower distribution passage, a heat transfer passage and an upper distribution passage, where the heat transfer passage is vertically divided in a lower and an upper heat transfer passage and where the lower heat transfer passage is horizontally divided in a plurality of adjacent heat transfer zones, where the intermediate angle between the ridges and grooves in any of the heat transfer zones of the lower heat transfer passage is at least 30° larger than the intermediate angle of the ridges and grooves of the upper heat transfer passage. The advantage of the invention is that an improved heat exchanger is provided, having an increased thermal performance and an improved evaporation capacity.

Abstract: A heat exchanger plate, where the plate is provided with a heat transfer surface having a corrugated pattern, comprising a diagonal open and closed side distribution support section positioned between a diagonal open respectively closed groove and the heat transfer surface, and a diagonal open and closed side adiabatic support section positioned between the open respectively closed diagonal groove and a port hole, where the heat exchanger plate further comprises a transfer path between the diagonal open side distribution support section and the heat transfer surface and a bypass path between the diagonal closed side distribution support section and the heat transfer surface. A heat exchanger comprising a plurality of heat exchanger plates is also disclosed. The advantage of this heat exchanger plate is that it allows for heat exchangers with an improved efficiency.

Abstract: A heat exchanger plate, where the plate is provided with a heat transfer surface having a corrugated pattern, comprising a diagonal open and closed side distribution support section positioned between a diagonal open respectively closed groove and the heat transfer surface, and a diagonal open and closed side adiabatic support section positioned between the open respectively closed diagonal groove and a port hole, where the heat exchanger plate further comprises a transfer path between the diagonal open side distribution support section and the heat transfer surface and a bypass path between the diagonal closed side distribution support section and the heat transfer surface. A heat exchanger comprising a plurality of heat exchanger plates is also disclosed. The advantage of this heat exchanger plate is that it allows for heat exchangers with an improved efficiency.

Abstract: The invention refers to a plate heat exchanger where the heat exchanger comprises a first flow channel between a first plate and a second plate, and where the flow channel comprises a first distribution passage, a heat transfer passage and a second distribution passage, where the heat transfer passage is vertically divided in a lower and an upper heat transfer passage and where the lower heat transfer passage is horizontally divided in a plurality of adjacent heat transfer zones, where the intermediate angle between the ridges and grooves in any of the heat transfer zones of the lower heat transfer passage is at least 30° larger than the intermediate angle of the upper heat transfer passage. The advantage of the invention is that an improved heat exchanger is provided, having an increased thermal performance and an improved evaporation capacity.

Abstract: A heat transfer plate for a plate heat exchanger including a number of ridges (210) and troughs (220) which have been pressed into the plate, the heat transfer portion of the plate having a plurality of juxtaposed rows (200) of the ridges (210) and troughs (220). The rows (200) of ridges (210) and troughs (220) are separated from each other by essentially plane channel portions (240). Each row (200) presents alternating elongated ridges (210) and elongated troughs (220) which extend along a main flow direction (F). The transition between each ridge (210) and an adjacent trough (220) in the same row (200) is formed by a transition portion (230) which is inclined relative to the central plane (P1) of the plate (1). The heat transfer plate is used in a plate pack for a plate heat exchanger.

Abstract: A plate pack for a plate heat exchanger comprises a number of heat transfer plates (100) having a number of through ports (110a-d, 120a-f), said plates (100) interacting in such manner, that the plates (100) between them form a first flow duct and a second flow duct and that the ports (110a-d, 120a-f) form at least one inlet duct and at least one outlet duct (110a-d, 120a-f; 230, 240; 330, 340; 630, 640) for each of the flow ducts. The inlet duct of at least the first flow duct comprises at least two primary ducts (110a-b; 230a-b; 330a-b; 630a-b), which are arranged to receive a fluid flow intended for the first flow duct, and at least one secondary duct (110c), which communicates via a flow passage with the primary ducts (110a-b) and the first flow duct and which is arranged to receive said fluid flow from the primary ducts (110a-b) and to convey this flow to the first flow duct.

Abstract: A heat transfer plate for a plate heat exchanger comprising a number of ridges (210) and troughs (220) which have been pressed into the plate, the heat transfer portion of the plate having a plurality of juxtaposed rows (200) of said ridges (210) and troughs (220). The rows (200) of ridges (210) and troughs (220) are separated from each other by essentially plane channel portions (240). Each row (200) presents alternating elongated ridges (210) and elongated troughs (220) which extend along a main flow direction (F). The transition between each ridge (210) and an adjacent trough (220) in the same row (200) is formed by a transition portion (230) which is inclined relative to the central plane (P1) of the plate (1). The heat transfer plate is used in a plate pack for a plate heat exchanger.