Abstract: A catalytic reactor for generating a hydrogen-containing synthesis gas from a rich fuel/oxidizing agent mix. The reactor (1) includes a multiplicity of parallel passages which extend from an inlet side (6) to an outlet side (7). To achieve a compact overall form of the reactor (1), at least in a core region of a cross section through the reactor (1) all the passages are of a catalytically active nature. In a first longitudinal part (8) of the reactor (1), which includes the inlet side (6), the catalytically active first passages have a larger proportion of the surface area provided with a catalytically active coating than the catalytically active second passages in a second longitudinal part (9) of the reactor (1), which includes the outlet side (7) and adjoins the first longitudinal part (8).

Abstract: In a method of modifying a turbocompressor, the compressor blades are replaced by new compressor blades in such a way that the delivered mass flow of the compressor increases. At the same time, the capacities for blowing off during the start-up are increased.

Abstract: A lock-up clutch control method and apparatus controls a lock-up state of a torque converter interposed between a drive unit and a transmission on a vehicle. Data indicative of the operating condition of an antilock braking system can be provided as input to the control method and apparatus and affect the lock-up state of the torque converter.

Abstract: L-amino acids are produced by culturing a microorganism which has an ability to produce the L-amino acid, but has been modified so that expression of the ybjE gene has been enhanced. The L-amino acid is collected from the culture medium or from the microorganism.

Abstract: A vehicle excitation testing system and method can include a device for simulating a vehicular motion and vehicular vibration and then measuring response. The system is designed to test front and/or rear wheel sections of a vehicle. The testing system can include a vehicle suspension system including a wheel and chassis, an excitation actuator connected to the suspension system, and a dummy or a real vehicle body linked to the suspension system and having a frame. The frame can be positively attached to the ground surface or floor or other similar isolated and stable base surface. Measuring devices can be connected to the frame, suspension and/or wheels. When the vehicle is excited to simulate road and other conditions, the wheels, suspension system and the vehicle body vibrate. Measurement of these transmitted vibrations can be studied in order to determine how to best control unwanted or unnecessary vibrations in the vehicle.

Abstract: A rotating machine (10), in particular a compressor or turbine, has a rotor shaft (11) which is rotatable about an axis (20) and is provided with at least one slot (14). The mechanical stresses in the region of the slot are reduced in that the at least one slot (14) has a slot bottom (17) with an elliptic cross-sectional contour (24).

Abstract: A drive unit (10) for an inspection vehicle which can be used on ferromagnetic bases (19), especially in generators, which drive unit includes a motor-powered crawler track (18) and also magnetic devices for holding the drive unit (10) on the base (19). An improved insensitivity to uneven spots in the base is achieved by the crawler track (18), in the region where it bears upon the base (19), being guided via inner, spring-mounted running wheels (12), and by the magnetic devices being integrated in the running wheels (12).

Abstract: Whereas incandescent light bulbs and other similar light sources known in the related art emit light in all directions, LED lamps can emit light in a single direction, and this is manifested in the problem of being unable to achieve light distribution characteristics satisfied by conventional headlamp designs. In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosed subject matter, an LED lamp for a light source of a headlamp can include an LED chip in the vicinity of the focus of a projection means and a shielding member covering a portion of the LED chip in a formation allowing a light distribution characteristic suitable for a vehicle front-illumination light to be obtained when light from the LED chip is magnified and projected in an illumination direction by a projection lens or the like constituting the projection means. Accordingly, accurate light distribution characteristics can be obtained in a simple manner by projecting in the illumination direction using the projection lens.

Abstract: A method for producing L-threonine, L-valine, L-proline, L-leucine, L-methionine and L-arginine is provided using Escherichia bacteria wherein the L-amino acid productivity of the bacteria is enhanced by increasing the activity of proteins encoded by the b2682 and b2683 genes, or proteins encoded by the b1242 or b3434 gene.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing L-threonine, L-valine, L-proline, L-leucine, L-methionine and L-arginine using a bacterium belonging to the genus Escherichia wherein the L-amino acid productivity of the bacterium is enhanced by enhancing the activities of the proteins coded by the b2682 and b2683 genes, or the protein coded by the b1242 or b3434 gene.

Abstract: A vehicle light can include a light source, a reflector configured to reflect light emitted from the light source in an irradiation direction of a vehicle on which the vehicle light is mounted, and a diffusion plate for diffusion of light and which can irradiate light in the irradiation direction. In this configuration, the diffusion plate can be configured such that light emitted from the light source and light reflected by the reflector enter the diffusion plate and pass therethrough while being refracted. The light is emitted from the diffusion plate in the irradiation direction while being diffused. At the same time, light which is incident on the diffusion plate and is reflected by the diffusion plate is diffused and irradiated in the irradiation direction of the vehicle light. The end portion of the diffusion plate can be bent or curved so as to diffuse the light reflected by the diffusion plate.

Abstract: A method for influencing and monitoring the oxide layer on metallic components of hot CO2/H2O cycle systems, in particular of CO2/H2O gas turbine installations, in which a hydrocarbon-containing fuel is burnt with oxygen, and the excess CO2 and H2O formed is removed from the cycle system at a suitable location. To protect the oxide layer of the components which are under thermal load, an excess of oxygen is used, the level of which is dependent on the current state of the oxide layer, the state of the oxide layer being determined by periodic and/or continuous measurements.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive connector includes: a plurality of conducting paths to be brought into contact with a first object of connection provided in an electronic apparatus and with a second object of connection separate from the first object of connection to effect conductive connection between the objects of connection; and a metal portion to be brought into contact with the conducting paths to effect conductive connection between the plurality of conducting paths.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing an ignitable fuel/air mixture includes a fuel fraction which is hydrogen or a gas mixture containing hydrogen and which is burnt in a burner arrangement for driving a thermal engine, in particular a gas turbine plant. An exemplary method includes combining a fuel flow and of an air flow, so as to form a fuel/air mixture flow, and providing a further air flow, catalyzing part of the fuel/air mixture flow, so as to form a partly catalyzed fuel/air mixture, during an exothermal catalytically assisted reaction of the fuel, the released heat of which is utilized at least partially for heating the further air flow, admixing the heated further air flow to the partly catalyzed fuel/air mixture, so as to form an ignitable fuel/air mixture, and igniting and combusting the ignitable fuel/air mixture.

Abstract: A method of producing coryneform bacteria having an improved amino acid or nucleic acid-productivity comprises the steps of introducing a mutation in a promoter sequence of amino acid- or nucleic acid-biosynthesizing genes on a chromosome of a coryneform bacterium so that it is close to a consensus sequence or introducing a change in the promoter sequence of amino acid- or nucleic acid-biosynthesizing genes on the chromosome of a coryneform bacterium by gene recombination so that it is close to a consensus sequence, obtaining mutants of the coryneform amino acid- or nucleic acid-producing microorganism, culturing the mutants and select a mutant capable of producing the intended amino acid or nucleic acid in a large amount. This method allows one of skill in the art to construct a mutant capable of enriching or controlling the expression of an intended gene without using a plasmid and to promote production of amino acids in a high yield, by the recombination or mutation.

Abstract: A bollard system includes leveling legs for each section of the system, support plates rotated to distribute force to supporting beams, and connecting angles to join together adjacent sub-assemblies within a single installation.

Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device can include a nitride semiconductor light-emitting layer and can supply a current to an entire light-emitting region quickly and efficiently to output high-intensity light. The semiconductor light-emitting device can include: a transparent substrate; a first conductivity type nitride semiconductor layer; a nitride semiconductor light-emitting layer; a second conductivity type nitride semiconductor layer; a notch region that cuts the second conductivity type nitride semiconductor layer and the nitride semiconductor light-emitting layer and exposes the first conductivity type nitride semiconductor layer, to define mesa active regions and a mesa electrode drawing region; an electrode for the first conductivity type; an ohmic electrode for the second conductivity type; and a supporting substrate including connecting members for the first and second conductivity types.

Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same can provide a light source that has less variation in color and brightness and can reduce radiation of light that is possibly harmful to humans. The device can include a casing that has a first cavity having an oblique surface with a reflective surface formed thereon and a second cavity having an almost vertical side. A reflective frame having an oblique surface with a third reflective surface formed thereon can be formed on the casing. A semiconductor light emitting element can be mounted on the bottom in the first cavity. A first resin composed of a light-transmissive resin can be filled in the first cavity and then cured. Further, a second resin containing a fluorescent material dispersed in a light-transmissive resin can be filled in the second cavity and then cured while the casing is turned upside down to form a high-density fluorescent material layer near the surface of the second resin.

Abstract: A method is provided for obtaining an L-amino acid or nucleic acid-producing bacterium belonging to the genus Escherichia with an optimized level of expression of the gene which influences the distribution of carbon flow, such as the sucAB genes, comprising introducing into the chromosome of the bacterium a set of in vitro constructed DNA fragments which contain regulatory elements for gene expression instead of the native elements of the regulatory region of the gene, and selecting the colonies with increased L-amino acid productivity. Also, a method is provided for producing an L-amino acid, such as L-glutamic acid, L-proline, L-arginine, L-glutamine, L-leucine, using the bacterium with an optimized level of expression of the sucAB gene.