Abstract: The compressed air foam and high pressure liquid dispersal system provides a compressed air foam product in addition to concurrently producing a liquid under pressure for decontamination, general cleaning, vapor suppression, Hazmat remediation, fuel spills, and fire suppression support for durable equipment, vehicles, terrain, facilities, and aircraft. The system includes a power plant for powering the compressed air foam and high pressure liquid sub-systems of the system. The high pressure sub-system further includes a boiler for heating the liquid to a temperature above ambient temperature. The boiler and power plant may use the same type of fuel for decreasing the number of fuel supplies to the system. In addition, the power plant drives an air compressor for providing compressed air for powering the compressed air foam sub-system. The power plant further drives a high pressure water pump for pressurizing the water for the high pressure sub-system.

Abstract: A high-voltage module comprises a housing (9) which accommodates at least one structural component (4, 5) that is fastened on a metal-ceramics substrate from a ceramic layer (1) comprising a first main face (11) and a second main face (12) opposite said first main face (11), an upper metal layer (15) on the first main face (11) and a lower metal layer (16) on the second main face (12). The high-voltage module is further comprising on the outer edges (14) of the substrate either a cast from weakly conductive particles (17) and a gel, or a cast from particles having a high dielectric constant as compared to the cast gel (17), and a gel.

Abstract: In a method and a corresponding apparatus for controlling and monitoring the vacuum brazing of power components and SMD components, in which the temperature of the process is controlled using an open thermocouple, which is arranged separate from the furnace heating and is integrated in a base plate serving as a heat buffer, the temperature of the process is monitored and measured directly at the point of contact between brazing material and component. The uniformity of the temperature distribution during the process is measured by means of a contactless optical measuring system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-voltage module comprising a housing (9) which accommodates at least one structural component (4, 5) that is fastened on a metal-ceramics substrate from a ceramic layer (1) comprising a first main face (11) and a second main face (12) opposite said first main face (11), an upper metal layer (15) on the first main face (1) and a lower metal layer (16) on the second main face (12). The high-voltage module is further characterized by comprising on the outer edges (14) of the substrate either a cast from weakly conductive particles (17) and a gel, or a cast from particles having a high dielectric constant as compared to the cast gel (17), and a gel.

Abstract: A power semiconductor arrangement has an electrically insulating and thermally conductive substrate, which is provided with structured metallization on at least one side, a cooling device which is in thermal contact with the other side of the substrate, at least one semiconductor component which is arranged on the substrate and is electrically connected to the structured metallization, an entirely or partially electrically insulating film which is arranged at least on that side of the substrate at which the at least one semiconductor component is placed, and which is laminated without any cavities onto the substrate including or excluding the at least one semiconductor component, and a contact-pressure device which exerts a force on the substrate locally and via the at least one semiconductor component such that the substrate is pressed against the cooling device.

Abstract: A high-voltage module comprises a housing (9) which accommodates at least one structural component (4, 5) that is fastened on a metal-ceramics substrate from a ceramic layer (1) comprising a first main face (11) and a second main face (12) opposite said first main face (11), an upper metal layer (15) on the first main face (11) and a lower metal layer (16) on the second main face (12). The high-voltage module is further comprising on the outer edges (14) of the substrate either a cast from weakly conductive particles (17) and a gel, or a cast from particles having a high dielectric constant as compared to the cast gel (17), and a gel.

Abstract: A system and method for inspecting and rejecting defective containers comprising a plurality of reflective infrared sensors, an electronic logic control and a container removal device. The system assesses the quality of the flange of the container and senses the height of the container by sensors irradiating the flange portion of the container with narrow beams of infrared light at varying heights and receiving radiation reflected from the flange portion. The acceptability of the container is determined by the quantum of reflected radiation received by the sensors. Unacceptable containers are removed by a high-speed pneumatic cylinder coupled to independently controlled, solenoid-operated air valves which govern the movement of the cylinder piston of the pneumatic cylinder.

Abstract: A high speed orientation apparatus for disk-shaped objects includes upper and lower turntables operated to provide constant angular orientation of the disk-shaped objects. An automatic supply delivers disk-shaped objects to one of a plurality of disk receiving stations located on the upper turntable. The upper turntable and the lower turntable, which also includes disk receiving stations, are attached to a rotating drive with the disk receiving stations of the lower table directly underneath the disk receiving stations of the upper table. Both the upper and lower turntables are rotated at the same speed. The plurality of disk receiving stations include operable disk retainers for holding and releasing a disk-shaped object.