Abstract: An apparatus for packaging a load with film, wherein at least a film supply is available, from which the film can be fed. The apparatus encompasses a first wrapping device by means of which a first vertical film curtain, is formed from the fed film and is attached to the vertical side walls of the load. The first wrapping device encompasses a folding device by means of which a film section of the film, which is fed from the film supply, can be folded such that, after wrapping the load with the first vertical film curtain, the film is attached to the vertical side walls in the lower region of the vertical side walls of the load in a double-layer manner according to the width of the folded film section. The apparatus further encompasses a second wrapping device by means of which a second vertical film curtain can be embodied from fed film. This second film curtain can be attached to the upper side, to two vertical side walls and to the underside of the load by means of the second wrapping device.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for filling bags wherein the bags are gusseted and extend from a first end to a second end. The gussets are optionally pulled outwardly out of the second bag end by means of a spreader device to provide a large filling mouth. The bag is attached to a filling spout by its opened second end where it is filled at least in part before the second end of the bag is closed by means of a closing device by way of at least one closing seam.

Abstract: Tablet-container filling apparatus is provided for feeding and separating tablets and for filling a tablet container with the said tablets. The tablet-container filling apparatus comprises a tablet-colour identifier (3, 5), a tablet remover (4) whereby a rogue tablet is removable once identified by the tablet-colour identifier, a tablet counter (7), a container conveyor (9), and a controller (5, 7) for controlling tablet flow into a container on said conveyor, the tablet-colour identifier (3, 5) being on at least two sides of a tablet flow path, so that in use a tablet colour is identifiable from at least said two sides.

Abstract: Methods and tools for opening polyfilm-wrapped packages. A tool includes a rubbing surface and a motor configured to move the rubbing surface. The tool includes a power source connected to supply power to the rubbing surface. The rubbing surface is applied to the polyfilm wrapping while being moved to create an opening in the polyfilm wrapping caused at least in part by friction heat. The opening is created without damaging contents of the package.

Abstract: Methods and tools for unbundling polywrapped packages. An automatic unbundling system includes an input unit configured to receive a polywrapped bundle that includes a plurality of items and a conveyor system configured to transport the bundle. The automatic unbundling system includes an automatic unwrapping machine configured to receive the bundle from the conveyor system and unwrap the bundle. The automatic unbundling system can include a loose stack accumulator configured to straighten the unwrapped plurality of items.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus 1 for releasably securing the lid 2 of a receptacle 3 for removal or replacement of the lid, the apparatus 1 comprising means 6 defining first and second vacuum chambers 5,7, the second vacuum chamber 7 being adapted to contact and secure a lid 2 when a pressure drop occurs in said second chamber 7, the arrangement being such that creating of a vacuum in the first chamber 5 acts on the defining means 6 to create a pressure drop in the second chamber 7 without fluid flow between the chambers, the pressure drop being sufficient to secure the lid 2 for removal of the lid from the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dust collector structure, especially a low-cost and simplified dust collector structure, which includes a leg frame set, an air-guiding box and a driving unit. The leg frame set includes two inverted U-shaped frame rods which are integrally formed and correspond to each other. The air-guiding box is arranged across top ends of the two frame rods, and is made by correspondingly closing an upper cover and a lower cover which are formed through integral draw molding. A driving unit for driving a blowing fan is arranged at an end of the air-guiding box. An air-filtering bag and a dust-collecting bag corresponding to each other are arranged at an end opposite to the driving unit on the upper and lower covers of the air-guiding box. Thus, structural components can be greatly simplified.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a process for producing an aluminum titanate-based ceramics body, wherein a regenerated unfired starting material recovered in a production process for an aluminum titanate-based ceramics body is used and a regenerated clay is easy to prepare and an aluminum titanate-based ceramics body excellent in a mechanical strength and in a thermal characteristics such as low thermal expansion and heat resistance can be obtained. The invention is a process for producing an aluminum titanate-based ceramics body using an unfired regenerated starting material recovered in a production process for an aluminum titanate-based ceramics body, comprising the following steps: a step of preparing a pulverized material having a diameter of 1 mm or less from the unfired regenerated starting material; a step of preparing a regenerated clay containing the pulverized material and water; a step of shaping the regenerated clay to form a shaped body; and a step of firing the shaped body.

Abstract: Fused particles containing, by weight percent: more than 15% but less than 55% of Al2O3; more than 20% but less than 45% of TiO2; more than 3% but less than 30% of SiO2; less than 20%, in total, of at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of ZrO2, Ce2O3, and HfO2; less than 1% of MgO; and more than 1% but less than 15%, in total, of at least one selected from the group consisting of CaO, Na2O, K2O, SrO, B2O3, and BaO. Also, a ceramic product or material obtained by sintering the fused particles.

Abstract: This invention is a dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that use the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The invention utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.

Abstract: An agricultural harvesting system includes a primary harvester for harvesting grain and biomass, a biomass harvester for further processing the biomass, and a T/A coupled between the primary harvester and the biomass harvester. The T/A includes an onboard power plant and an onboard propulsion system.

Abstract: A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a header frame, a flexible cutterbar assembly attached to the header frame along the length thereof and configured to cut a crop, and a flexible draper assembly positioned behind the cutterbar assembly to permit the draper assembly to flex with the cutterbar assembly and operable to receive severed crop material from the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes fore-and-aft extending rollers and an endless flexible belt entrained around the rollers. The draper assembly further includes at least one support panel to support the belt.

Abstract: A walk-behind lawn mower includes a cutter and a housing covering the cutter for allowing rotation of the cutter to cut grass. The housing includes a front wall portion covering a front part of the cutter and a portion other than the front wall portion. The front wall portion extends laterally of the housing. The front wall portion has a thickness more than twice a thickness of the portion other than the front wall portion. The front wall portion has a downwardly convex bottom surface, and serves as a handle for use in lifting up the lawn mower.

Abstract: A method of converting a conventional round baler to a round baler with an accumulator chamber is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy guiding chain for guiding cables, hoses and the like with a number of tubular chain links (1) connected together in an articulated manner and designed so that the surface of the top panels (5), bottom panels (2) and at least the transition areas (11) of these panels and the side panels (3, 4) are convexly curved in the circumferential direction of the tubular chain links (1), said chain links each having a bottom panel (5), comprising thereon laterally adjoining, opposite side panels (3, 4) and a top panel (5), whereupon the top panel (5) is detachably connected to the side panels (3, 4), the side panels (3, 4) in each case having a joint pin (6) and a joint opening (7) to connect flexibly, the pivoting angle of both directions of pivot being limited by stops (8) and the top panels (5), side panels (3, 4) and bottom panels (2); of adjacent chain links (1) overlapping telescopically over the entire pivoting angle.

Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to control a semi-closed power cycle system. The controller is configured to receive at least one of a first signal indicative of an oxygen concentration within a first gas flow through a primary compressor, a second signal indicative of power output by the semi-closed power cycle system, a third signal indicative of a temperature of a second gas flow through a turbine, and a fourth signal indicative of a mass flow balance within the semi-closed power cycle system. The controller is also configured to adjust at least one of the first gas flow through the primary compressor, a fuel flow into a combustor, a fraction of the first gas flow extracted from the primary compressor, and an air flow through a feed compressor based on the at least one of the first signal, the second signal, the third signal, and the fourth signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved and more efficient turbine deployed in the generation of thermal energy. The improved turbine comprises aerodynamic blades and supersonic nozzles to generate impulse and reaction forces which results into higher efficiency.

Abstract: A nacelle assembly for a bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle having a first fan nacelle section and a second fan nacelle section. The variable area fan nozzle is in communication with a fan bypass flow path, the first fan nacelle section defines an intermittent trailing edge which defines a multiple of ports and the second fan nacelle section defines a multiple of doors, each of the multiple of doors match each of the multiple of ports such that a fan nacelle trailing edge is continuous when the second fan nacelle section is selectively translated to a closed position relative to the first fan nacelle section.

Abstract: An exemplary gas turbine engine assembly includes a nacelle, a core engine casing within the nacelle, a low pressure turbine having a pressure ratio that is greater than five, and a bypass passage established between the nacelle and the core engine casing. About 80% or more of airflow entering the engine is moved through the bypass passage.

Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment module comprising a plurality of mounts for connecting the module to a surface. The mounts are arranged in a radial pattern around a central location of the module. The mounts also have a direction of travel aligned with a radial direction of expansion that passes through the central location.

Abstract: A method of sizing a light-off core supporting a fixed quantity of a light-off catalyst for an exhaust gas treatment system having an electric heater upstream of the light-off catalyst for heating the exhaust gas includes measuring the cumulative hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide emissions leaving the exhaust gas treatment system for multiple volumetric sizes of the light-off core in accordance with a heating strategy. Alternatively, a model of the treatment system may be used to predict the cumulative hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide emissions. The method further includes selecting the volumetric size of the light-off core that is associated with the lowest cumulative hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide emissions level from the measured or predicted hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide emissions when the exhaust gas is heated in accordance with the heating strategy. The heating strategy may include pre-crank heating, post-crank heating, or a combination of pre-crank heating and post crank heating.

Abstract: A system and method of treating an exhaust flow including nitrogen oxides (NOx) in a turbine engine power generation plant is provided. The turbine engine has a selective catalytic reduction system having a catalyst. During steady state operation of the engine, a reducing agent, such as ammonia, is supplied to an injector in an amount based on a measured molar flow of NOx in the exhaust flow. During a disturbance in the operation of the turbine engine, a reducing agent is supplied to the injector in an amount based on a predicted molar flow of NOx in the exhaust flow. In addition, the system can include a biasing feature in which additional reducing agent is supplied to the exhaust flow beyond the predicted molar flow of NOx. The system and method can mitigate NOx during transient engine operation, an operational mode in which emissions are difficult to predict and control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring the pollutant emissions of a combustion engine comprising at least one piston, the translatable movement of which defines a combustion chamber, said engine being combined with an exhaust line that, in the direction of exhaust gas flow, comprises an oxidation catalyst, an NOx reduction catalyst, and a particle filter, the method being characterized by the use of a fuel comprising an additive assisting in soot combustion when re-refined by the particle filter, and according to at least one operating mode of the engine, the fuel is injected in accordance with a calibration minimizing carbon dioxide discharges by the engine.

Abstract: A method for adapting a kinetic model of a SCR is described. In one example, the kinetic model is adapted for stored ammonia, ammonia release rate, and ammonia storage capacity. The method may be useful for adjusting engine control parameters for the purpose of reducing engine emissions.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment arrangement and a method thereof is contemplated for treating exhaust gases flowing along a flow path in an exhaust pipe system. The arrangement comprises a supply element being in communication with a source comprising an ammonia gas. The supply element comprises at least two discharge apertures being adapted to communicate with the flow path such that the ammonia gas may be dispersible from the discharge apertures into the exhaust gases in the flow path in at least two discharge directions.

Abstract: An oxygen sensor bung of motor vehicle exhaust pipe comprises at least a base, a catalytic converter and a seal lid. The base has an external connection section at one end that contains a first chamber to hold the catalytic converter and is fastened by the seal lid. The external connection section has a first external thread on the surface to fasten to a holding seat of an exhaust pipe. The base has a second chamber on another end with a third internal screw hole formed inside to hold an oxygen sensor by fastening with a second external thread formed thereon. The catalytic converter includes a barrel type casing containing a beehive structure made of precious metal to increase exhaust gas process area. Therefore impurities in the exhaust gas can be reduced and timely replacement of the catalytic converter can be accomplished, and accurate detection of oxygen content can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is a burner apparatus (S1, S2, S3, S4) that combusts air-fuel mixture (Y) of an oxidizing agent and fuel. This burner apparatus (S1, S2, S3, S4) includes a partitioning component (8) that separates an ignition chamber (R2) where the air-fuel mixture (Y) is ignited and a combustion holding chamber (R3) where the combustion of the air-fuel mixture (Y) is maintained such that the air-fuel mixture (Y) is able to pass between them, wherein the partitioning component (8) adjusts the flow rate of the air-fuel mixture (Y) that is supplied from the ignition chamber (R2) to the combustion holding chamber (R3).

Abstract: An exhaust device of an internal-combustion engine provided with a catalytic converter (8) arranged in an exhaust passage (3) of the internal-combustion engine (1); a fuel supply valve (7) that is arranged on the upstream side of the catalytic converter (8) and supplies fuel into the exhaust passage (3); an ignition device (21) capable of igniting the fuel supplied from the fuel supply valve (7); a pressure regulating device (16) that regulates the pressure of the fuel supplied to the fuel supply valve (7); and a controller (10) that controls the fuel supply valve (7) and the pressure regulating device (16). The controller (10) controls the fuel supply valve (7) and the pressure regulating device (16) so as to execute at least one of a plurality of injection operations having different fuel pressures from each other and performed successively, and a single injection operation performed while changing the fuel pressure.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold for an internal combustion engine with an exhaust gas conducting inner tube and an outer jacket which is insulated particularly effectively and inexpensively is described. To this end, it is suggested to embody the insulation as an insulating molded part pressed into shape and to arrange it between the jacket and the interior, the insulating molded part containing an insulating fibrous tissue and a binder.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a fluid circuit to operate at least one implement for performing work, the fluid circuit having at least a first operating mode and a second operating mode. The first operating mode is configured to operate within a first predetermined flow rate range within a first predetermined fluid pressure level range. The second operating mode is configured to operate within a second predetermined flow rate range and within a second predetermined fluid pressure level range. In response to the fluid circuit operating within the second operating mode, a maximum pressure value of the second predetermined fluid pressure level range is greater than a maximum pressure value of the first predetermined fluid pressure level range, and a maximum value of the second predetermined flow level range is less than a maximum value of the first predetermined flow level range.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump is driven by a rotating shaft, driven in turn by a renewable energy source. A hydraulic motor drives a load and a high pressure manifold communicates between the pump, motor and an elastically deformable fluid retaining body. The pressure in the high pressure manifold is measured and the net rate of displacement of working fluid by the hydraulic pump is selected responsive thereto to regulate the torque applied to the rotating shaft. The net rate of displacement of working fluid by the hydraulic motor is selected to smooth the energy flow to the load. The net rate of displacement of working fluid by the hydraulic motor is selected to regulate the pressure in the high pressure manifold to remain within an acceptable pressure range.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for optimizing bi-directional piston movement within a device or system used to compress and/or expand a gas, such as air, are described herein. In some embodiments, a compressed air device and/or system can include a first pneumatic cylinder, a second pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic actuator, and a hydraulic controller. The first pneumatic cylinder has a first working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the first pneumatic cylinder and the hydraulic actuator is coupled to the first working piston. The second pneumatic cylinder has a second working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the second pneumatic cylinder. The hydraulic controller is fluidically coupleable to the hydraulic actuator and is operable in a compression mode.

Abstract: A wave energy conversion system which includes a wave absorber that moves in response to passing waves. A power take off (PTO) is provided which comprises a plurality of individually selectable actuators. The wave absorber is operable coupled to the actuators for facilitating driving the actuators. Each actuator has an associated damping characteristic. A combination of the damping characteristics of each actuator defines a PTO damping characteristic. A controller is operable to determine a desired PTO damping characteristic in response to a sensed parameter of the wave absorber. The controller is further operable for selectively activating one or more actuators to provide the desired PTO damping characteristic in response to the sensed parameter.

Abstract: A water wave-based energy conversion system comprising: at least one buoyant body capable of floating on or below the surface of a body of water; at least one redirection device located at a stationary position; an energy converter; and at least one elongate connector operatively coupling the at least one buoyant body to the energy converter through the at least one redirection device. In use, the elongate connector transfers motion of the at least one buoyant body resulting from waves in the body of water to the energy converter for conversion into useful energy forms or products.

Abstract: “Cup for master cylinder, advantageously a tandem master cylinder, and a tandem master cylinder fitted with such cups” The cup for a master cylinder coming into contact with its primary piston or its secondary piston and subjected to the pressure of the brake fluid of the primary chamber and of the secondary chamber. The cup (60) has two large grooves (622, 624) bordered: by a rib (627) between the heel (621) and the first groove (622), by a rib (623) between the first groove (622) and the second groove (624), by a rib (625) between the second groove (624) and the small grooves (626), these ribs (627, 623, 625) being in protrusion (DS) relative to the cylindrical surface (D) of the heel (621) in the mounted position of the cup (50) in order to separate the heel (620) from the surface of the piston (30) and form, between the heel (620) and the surface of the piston (30), a gap (621) with a film of brake fluid (628). Master cylinder notably a tandem master cylinder fitted with such cups.

Abstract: An engine with a positive pressure assisted brake booster is disclosed. In one example, an operator applying vehicle brakes is assisted by positive pressure provided by a compressor coupled to an engine of the vehicle. Operation of the vehicle brakes may be improved especially when engine vacuum is limited.

Abstract: A master cylinder assembly for a hydraulic actuation system for a handlebar-steered vehicle. The master cylinder assembly generally includes a housing mountable to a frame member of the handlebar-steered vehicle and having a chamber including a fluid cavity with first and second fluid cavity regions. The first fluid cavity region is in fluid communication with the hydraulic actuation system. The housing includes discrete first and second housing portions. The first housing portion has first and second end portions. The first end portion of the first housing portion extends axially into the second fluid cavity region creating an annular gap radially outboard of the first end portion extending into the second fluid cavity region. The second end portion of the first housing portion is connected to the hydraulic actuation system. A piston assembly includes a piston slidably disposed within the fluid cavity.

Abstract: A master cylinder for a bicycle hydraulic disc brake configured to be disposed on either a right or left portion of a bicycle handlebar without effecting operation of the master cylinder by a user.

Abstract: An engine has a charging system in which pressurized air is supplied to an intake side of the engine through an intake air passage. An induction passage branches and extends from the middle of the intake air passage and is provided with a control valve. The induction passage is in communication with an exhaust passage. The induction passage supplies secondary air to the exhaust passage through the control valve to treat the engine's exhaust gas.

Abstract: A radial, two-stroke uniflow internal combustion (IC) cylinder and multiple cylinder engine, the cylinder having a cylinder wall and a cylinder head, the cylinder head having an exhaust port, a fuel injector, and a spark means disposed through the cylinder head, a piston reciprocally mounted in the cylinder for movement alternately through compression and power strokes, and an inlet swirl port disposed through the cylinder wall providing fluid communication into the cylinder chamber, and having an annular exhaust air manifold in exhaust gas communication with each exhaust ports, and an exhaust-driven radial in-flow turbine that drives the inlet air compression.

Abstract: An engine exhaust treatment system includes an upstream turbocharger fluidly coupled with an engine and disposed downstream from the engine along a flow path of exhaust gas generated by the engine, a downstream turbocharger fluidly coupled with the upstream turbocharger and disposed downstream from the upstream turbocharger along the flow path, and an after-treatment receptacle fluidly coupled with and disposed between the upstream and downstream turbochargers along the flow path. The after-treatment receptacle is configured to receive a first filter medium that removes at least one of particulates or a gas constituent from the exhaust gas generated by the engine. In an embodiment, the exhaust gas can flow through the upstream turbocharger prior to flowing through the after-treatment receptacle and can flow through the after-treatment receptacle prior to flowing through the downstream turbocharger along the flow path.

Abstract: A system for improving operation of an EGR system is presented. The system provides distinct models to estimate EGR temperature in response to a valve position. In one example, the system can judge EGR system operation when a state of a control valve is adjusted during driving conditions.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has at least one cylinder group including a plurality of cylinders and at least one exhaust turbocharger, each cylinder including a plurality of outlet valves for exhaust gas, each outlet valve being assigned an outlet duct which opens into an exhaust manifold and via which the respective exhaust gas, after flowing through the respective outlet valve and outlet duct, can be guided in the direction of an exhaust turbocharger, and first outlet ducts of the cylinders being contoured in the manner of nozzles, and second outlet ducts of the cylinders being contoured in the manner of diffusers.

Abstract: In a method for operating a waste heat utilization device comprising a working fluid which is liquefied after expansion in an expander by a condenser of the heat utilization device, by controlling an inflow cross-section to an expander of the waste heat utilization device a low pressure of the working fluid in the region of the condenser for adjusting the condensation temperature of the working fluid in the condenser, to provide for a heat transfer flow from the working fluid to the condenser environment sufficient to ensure the complete liquefication of the working fluid in the condenser.

Abstract: In part, the invention relates to a heater head that includes a heat absorber plate that forms a substantially concave surface and a manifold comprising a headwall for engaging a heat engine, the manifold forming a concave depression for receiving the heat absorber plate. In various embodiments, the manifold forming a plurality of fluid channels to carry fluid between the heat absorber plate and the heat engine. The heater is suitable for use with energy converting devices, such as Sterling engines.

Abstract: Air- and steam-technology combined solar plant for use in the fields of electricity production, process heat, and solar fuels, as well as thermo-chemical processes, produced from the combination of a non-pressurised-air solar receptor, a saturated-steam solar receptor and a heat exchanger separate from the solar input that is used to produce overheated steam.

Abstract: Water tends to expand in volume when heated up and contract in volume when heat is taken out of it. This invention relates to systems where solar energy causes pressure changes in water occupying fully a rigid closed container. Pressure energy is allowed to escape the container in a controlled way to operate a reaction turbine and shafted D.C. generator to produce electrical energy.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a carbon-dioxide-recovery-type steam power generation system comprises a boiler that generates steam and an exhaust gas, an absorption tower that allows carbon dioxide contained in the exhaust gas to be absorbed in an absorption liquid, a regeneration tower that regenerates discharges a carbon dioxide gas from the absorption liquid, a reboiler that heats the absorption liquid of the regeneration tower, a turbine that is rotationally driven by the steam, a condenser that generates condensate by cooling steam exhausted from the turbine, a compressor that compresses the carbon dioxide gas, and a cooler that cools the carbon dioxide gas, which has been compressed by the compressor, while using a part of the condensate as cooling water. The reboiler is supplied with steam from the turbine and steam generated by the cooling of the carbon dioxide gas at the cooler.

Abstract: A new method, system and apparatus for power system utilizing flue gas streams and a multi-component working fluid is disclosed including a heat recovery vapor generator (HRVG) subsystem, a multi-stage energy conversion or turbine subsystem and a condensation thermal compression subsystem (CTCSS), where the CTCSS receives a single stream from the turbine subsystem and produces at least one fully condensed stream.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a carbon-dioxide-recovery-type steam power generation system comprises a boiler that generates steam and an exhaust gas, an absorption tower that allows carbon dioxide contained in the exhaust gas to be absorbed in an absorption liquid, a regeneration tower that discharges a carbon dioxide gas from the absorption liquid supplied from the absorption tower, a reboiler that heats the absorption liquid of the regeneration tower, a turbine that is rotationally driven by the steam, a first condenser, a second condenser, and a desuperheater. The first condenser generates condensate by cooling steam exhausted from the turbine. The second condenser condenses the carbon dioxide gas while using a part of the condensate as cooling water, and generates hot water. The desuperheater lowers the temperature of the steam exhausted from the turbine by spraying the hot water, and supplies the steam at lowered temperature to the reboiler.