Abstract: System, method and apparatus for carrying out the shedding of electrical loads on a predetermined priority basis. A sensor network (32) detects a demand load at a power input (10) and develops a signal representative thereof. This signal is introduced to a series of controllers (36-39) along with a signal from an allowable load control circuit (48) which represents a predetermined maximum allowable load value. The controllers respond when the demand load is higher than the allowable load, a priority delay network (108) in each having a time-out interval corresponding with the relative priority basis assigned each load. Simultaneously, with the shedding of a load at the termination of the priority delay, a fictitious load feedback signal (102) is summed (96) with the demand load signal of the sensor. A reset control (90) responds in conjunction with a predetermined review interval timing function (144) to re-evaluate the priorities of shed loads in the event of a drop in demand load.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering, washing and cooling gases, wherein gas is forced through a foraminous wall extending across a chamber and water is sprayed across the chamber on the upstream side of the wall to filter, wash and cool the gas, employs as the water sprayer a rotating disc bearing projections which scoop up relatively large amounts of liquid and cast it against an atomizing member. The impact of the liquid on the atomizing member breaks the liquid into small droplets and produces a uniform spray.