Abstract: A method for operating a generator set includes: operating the generator set in synchronized manner to a power grid, which includes: synchronizing a generator voltage with a grid voltage; matching a generator voltage frequency and/or a generator voltage phase with a grid frequency and/or a grid voltage phase; operating generator set in synchronization mode to synchronize the generator voltage phase with the grid voltage phase; operating an engine in a phase control mode with adjustment of an engine phase to change the generator voltage phase; transmitting the grid voltage phase to a phase regulator; regulating, by the phase regulator, the engine phase to a phase difference, which is created by a difference between the generator voltage phase and the grid voltage phase; and setting a phase parameter formed as the combustion control variable for torque-forming combustion setting of the engine, to adjust the engine phase subject to the phase difference.

Abstract: A sheet metal processing plant includes a conveyor defining a receiving surface for a workpiece and a conveying direction in a conveying plane and being embodied for conveying the workpiece, the workpiece having a bottom side and a top side, and a turning unit embodied for turning the workpiece received on the receiving surface from the bottom side to the top side. The turning unit includes a manipulator embodied to lift the bottom side of the workpiece off the receiving surface, to perform a turning operation of the workpiece and to place the top side of the workpiece on the receiving surface of the conveyor.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a DC network comprising: an electrical conductor; a switching unit arranged at one end of the conductor to break the electrical connection via the conductor, the switching unit including a controllable power semiconductor connected in series in the current path of the conductor; wherein the conductor includes a first section and a second section starting from the switching unit with a connection point between the first section and the second section; a first overvoltage protection apparatus connected between the connecting point and a second pole of the DC network; and a second overvoltage protection apparatus connected between that end of the second section remote from the switching unit and the second pole. The overvoltage protection apparatuses each have a capacitor.

Abstract: A medical flow sensor module assembly is part of an installation for patient monitoring and/or patient care. A single-use sensor module has a channel body with a flow channel A flow sensor is used to measure a fluid flow through the flow channel A flow sensor interface is in signal connection with the flow sensor. A reusable housing module of the module assembly serves to accommodate the sensor module. The housing module has at least one electronics unit and an electronics unit interface via which the electronics unit is in signal connection with the flow sensor interface. The housing module has at least two housing sections which enclose the sensor module in a form-fitting manner. This results in an assembly that can be used cost-efficiently.

Abstract: A method for determining the average distance between a measurement device and a conductor includes determining a profile of a horizontal component using the horizontal position of the device that indicates the orthogonal distance between the device and the longitudinal axis of the conductor parallel to the earth's surface, measured at at least two different horizontal positions, determining a profile of the vertical component, which is associated with the determined profile of the horizontal component, using the horizontal position of the device, wherein the vertical profile is determined by measuring the vertical components associated with the horizontal components, determining the ratio of the profiles as a function using the horizontal position of the device, determining the derivative of the ratio according to the horizontal position, determining the reciprocal of the derivative, and determining the average distance between the devices and the conductor from the reciprocal of the derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing at least one piece of information about a hydraulic apparatus (1), wherein the following stages are performed: Performing a detection (201) of detection values (210) at the apparatus (1), wherein the detection values (210) are specific for measurements at different measuring points and at different apparatus components (120) of the apparatus (1), Performing a transmission (202) of the detected detection values (210) to a processing component (300), Providing an apparatus information (211) about a specification of the apparatus (1) and/or the measurements, wherein providing the apparatus information (211) is performed at the processing component (300) to provide the transmitted detection values (210) with the apparatus information (211).

Abstract: It relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising a KRAS G12C inhibitor, in particular 1-{6-[(4M)-4-(5-Chloro-6-methyl-1H-indazol-4-yl)-5-methyl-3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-2-azaspiro [3.3] heptan-2-yl} prop-2-en-1-one (Compound A) and one or more therapeutically active agents selected from a SHP2 inhibitor (e.g. TNO155) and a PD-1 inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same; and methods of using such combinations and compositions in the treatment or prevention of a cancer or a tumor, in particular wherein the cancer or tumor is KRAS G12C mutated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for preparing ready-to-use solutions for peritoneal dialysis that has a sterilization compartment; a filling line leading to the sterilization compartment and having a connector arranged at its end at the compartment side for connecting a disposable; a water treatment system arranged in the filling line; and a sealing system. The invention further relates to a disposable for preparing ready-to-use solutions for peritoneal dialysis in such an apparatus and to a method of preparing ready-to-use solutions for peritoneal dialysis using such an apparatus and such a disposable.

Abstract: A hollow cathode system generates a plasma. The system includes an anode device, a power supply for applying an electric current between a cathode tube and the anode device, and at least one gas reservoir for supplying the gas flowing through the cathode tube are used, in which at least two cathode tubes are used that are electrically connected to one another, and in which each cathode tube has a separate actuator with which the amount of gas flowing through the respective cathode tube is set.

Abstract: The present teachings generally include parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques. For example, the present disclosure includes parabiotic liver dialysis, e.g., for use in settings with limited resources. To this end, a parabiotic liver dialysis system may include a device having a semipermeable membrane with an average pore size that allows for the passage of albumin therethrough. In such a system, a first extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a first animal (e.g., a liver patient), and a second extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a second animal (e.g., a human with normal liver function), where the exchange of albumin therebetween is facilitated through the device. The present disclosure also includes various safety measures for parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques, such as biometric verification systems and techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test needle for measuring electrically conductive layers in holes of printed circuit boards, as well as to a test probe equipped with such a test needle and to a flying probe tester for testing printed circuit boards equipped with such a test needle or such a test probe. The test needle has a capacitive measuring body, which is connected via a cable to a capacitive measuring device. The cable is shielded so that only the capacitive measuring body can form a capacitive coupling with other electrically conductive bodies. This makes it possible to determine this capacitive coupling with a high local resolution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test needle for measuring electrically conductive layers in holes of printed circuit boards, as well as to a test probe equipped with such a test needle and to a flying probe tester for testing printed circuit boards equipped with such a test needle or such a test probe. The test needle has a capacitive measuring body, which is connected via a cable to a capacitive measuring device. The cable is shielded so that only the capacitive measuring body can form a capacitive coupling with other electrically conductive bodies. This makes it possible to determine this capacitive coupling with a high local resolution.

Abstract: The present teachings generally include parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques. For example, the present disclosure includes parabiotic liver dialysis, e.g., for use in settings with limited resources. To this end, a parabiotic liver dialysis system may include a device having a semipermeable membrane with an average pore size that allows for the passage of albumin therethrough. In such a system, a first extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a first animal (e.g., a liver patient), and a second extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a second animal (e.g., a human with normal liver function), where the exchange of albumin therebetween is facilitated through the device. The present disclosure also includes various safety measures for parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques, such as biometric verification systems and techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magazine having a plurality of solution bags for dialysis received therein, wherein the plurality of solution bags are identical; wherein the plurality of solution bags are fixed in a stationary manner in an identical orientation at different, but identically designed holding positions of the magazine; and wherein the holding positions are configured such that the solution bags can be removed from the magazine. The invention furthermore relates to a method of filling the solution bags.

Abstract: A catalytic converter includes a housing and a catalyst carrier disposed in a receiving chamber of the housing. The housing has an inlet opening and at least two outlet openings. The inlet opening is formed in an inlet wall which completely seals the receiving chamber, except for the inlet opening, in a direction running parallel to a main direction of flow and pointing away from the at least two outlet openings and the inlet wall extends in a plane running perpendicular to the main direction of flow. The at least two outlet openings are formed in an outlet wall which completely seals the receiving chamber, except for the at least two outlet openings, in a direction running parallel to the main direction of flow and pointing away from the inlet opening and the outlet wall extends in a plane running perpendicular to the main direction of flow.

Abstract: A training device includes an elastic training band with an integrated strain sensor and an electronic measuring unit. The training device has a thickening formed at ends of the training band, which locally increases the cross-section of the training band.

Abstract: A sensor and a method for generating training data for a machine learning classifier in a sensor. The method includes: detecting a first sensor signal and a second sensor signal with the aid of the sensor; ascertaining whether the machine learning classifier classifies the first sensor signal as a predefined user motion pattern; ascertaining whether a classification model classifies the second sensor signal as a predefined user input for controlling a device, the user input being assigned to the user motion pattern; ascertaining a training data vector for the machine learning classifier if the second sensor signal has been classified as the predefined user input, and if the first sensor signal has not been classified as the user motion pattern, ascertaining a training data vector for the machine learning classifier, the training data vector including the first sensor signal as well as the user motion pattern.

Abstract: The present teachings generally include parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques. For example, the present disclosure includes parabiotic liver dialysis, e.g., for use in settings with limited resources. To this end, a parabiotic liver dialysis system may include a device having a semipermeable membrane with an average pore size that allows for the passage of albumin therethrough. In such a system, a first extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a first animal (e.g., a liver patient), and a second extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a second animal (e.g., a human with normal liver function), where the exchange of albumin therebetween is facilitated through the device. The present disclosure also includes various safety measures for parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques, such as biometric verification systems and techniques.