Abstract: A method for preparing hydrophobic fiber for processing, inclusive of crimping, cutting, carding, compiling and bonding, without substantial loss in hydrophobic properties in the finished staple or corresponding nonwoven product through initial application of a surface modifier component comprising one or more of a class of water soluble compounds substantially free of lipophilic end groups and of low or limited surfactant properties.

Abstract: Constrained layer damping structures are often based on viscoelastic layers of iso-octyl acrylate:acrylic acid or analogous copolymers. As the acrylic acid content is increased, the peak damping temperature also increases; unfortunately, however, the copolymer becomes more brittle and susceptible to shock, especially at low temperatures. Incorporating small amounts of rubbery polymer particles (especially core-shell polymers) in the viscoelastic copolymer alleviates this problem.

Abstract: An improved turbocharged engine system comprising a piston engine with an inlet manifold, an exhaust manifold, a turbine driven by exhaust gases for transporting a portion of the exhaust gas energy to drive a compressor between a gas intake and the inlet manifold. There is used as the exhaust manifold a first exhaust manifold receiving exhaust gases only from a first set of pistons and a second exhaust manifold receiving exhaust gases only from a second set of pistons. The turbine comprises a first turbine driven by first exhaust manifold exhaust gases. The compressor comprises a first compressor driven by the first turbine. A portion of the exhaust gases from the second exhaust manifold are recycled to the inlet manifold.

Abstract: A turbine having a radial inlet to the turbine wheel is provided with variable nozzle vanes to control the inlet flow to the turbine. The vanes are controlled by lever-actuated gearing to provide a positive coupling of input to the vanes.