Abstract: A niobium and titanium based alloy having a density less than 6.5 and possessing a high resistance to oxidation at high temperatures in the region of 900.degree. C. has a chemical composition comprising, in atomic percentages:more than 24% Nbfrom 30 to 48% Tifrom 21 to 38% Aland possibly up to 8% of at least one of Cr, Mo, V and Zr.

Abstract: A method for coating a heat engine part, particularly a turbo-machine part made of a superalloy and adapted for use in aeronautical applications, comprises electrophoretically depositing a metallic structure of cellular form with uniformly disposed cells of predetermined size. The deposition is performed using an electrophoresis bath containing methanol, aluminum chloride as an electrolyte, and a powder containing Cr, Al, Y, Ta and Ni. The cellular metallic structure is consolidated by a sintering treatment, which may be reactive, or metallization, preferably in the vapor phase, and the coating is completed by applying a ceramic material by plasma spraying.

Abstract: Superalloy with a nickel base matrix having good mechanical properties when ot in respect of tensile strength, creep resistance, low cycle fatigue and resistance to crack-propagation of which the composition in percentages by weight is as follows: Cr 11 to 13; Co 8 to 17; Mo 6 to 8; Nb less than or equal to 1.5; Ti 4 to 5; Al 4 to 5; Hf less than or equal to 1; C, B, Zr each less than or equal to 500 ppm; Ni remainder to 100. The alloy can be manufactured advantageously by powder metallurgy techniques and used in the manufacture of turbo machine disks.

Abstract: A coating for a heat engine part, particularly a turbo-machine part made of superalloy, comprises an electrophoretically deposited metallic structure of cellular form with uniformly disposed cells of predetermined size, the structure preferably being composed of M, Cr, Al, and Y, where M denotes Ni, Co, Fe and mixtures thereof. The cellular metallic structure is consolidated by a sintering treatment, which may be reactive, or metallization, preferably in the vapor phase, and the coating is completed by a ceramic material applied by plasma spraying.

Abstract: A method of determining the trajectory of a body (1) such as a vehicle body on a relatively plane path portion (2), the method being characterized in that it consists: in forming a main real image (4) of the path portion in a plane (19) at a non-zero angle (5) with the path portion; in decomposing said main image as formed into a plurality of points (21); in determining the relationship between the size of a unit length (30) taken substantially at the level of the path portion and the size of its image formed in the main image the size being a function of the number of points covered by the image and of the location of the unit length on said path portion; in determining a secondary image (32) in the main image, the secondary image corresponding to a longitudinal reference mark (31) related to the vehicle on the path portion; and in determining the various successive positions (32, 33, 34) of the secondary image by correlation of the number of points covered by the secondary image, given that the secondary im

Abstract: This material which has a hemi-cellulose content of less tha 2%, a benzopyrene content of less than 2 ug/kg and a calorific value which is about 20% greater than that of the starting material is obtained by isothermal treatment between 220.degree. C. and 280.degree. C. for a period of thirty minutes using crossed flows of treated material and of oxygen-free hot gases in an oven including stirring means (6,9) and a gas generator (1) with the gas being circulated by a fan (3).

Abstract: The transformation applies to images defined by pixels each presenting a characteristic, such as a brightness, defined by a digital value, with the pixels being distributed according to a matrix and their relations and distances established by a neighborhood graph. All or part of the image is explored according to a predetermined exploration mode and the value of each pixel is modified as a function of the values of a set of associated pixels, assuming their value in at least the image and being located inside a sliding window related to the pixel to be transformed, identical for all pixels and constituting a structuring element. The transformed version of each pixel is immediately substituted for the preceding value in an image memory. To implement the process, a device can be utilized having a morphological opening processor, an image memory and a morphological processor with rewrite processing.

Abstract: A method and an electronic circuit for measuring very weak signals at high voltage. The electronic circuit consists of a first portion (I) constituted by at least one amplifier (2) which is DC-connected directly to a source of weak signals. This amplifier is followed by at least one current amplifier (5). A second portion of the circuit (II) then transfers the amplified current signal from high potential to the ground potential of measuring apparatus by a series of transistors (12 to 14) followed by an output amplifier (22). An optional third portion (III) may be provided to sample the signal by an analog gate (25) suitably controlled from an external frequency source. This makes it possible in spectrometry to perform fast and accurate measurements on very weak signals at high potential.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high molecular weight polyolefin part, particularly for an articular prosthesis and to its production process by shaping in a closed mould. This part, which has a friction surface, has a structure such that the polyolefin chains are oriented parallel to the friction surface, at least in the zone of the part located below or flush with said friction surface. This orientation is obtained during the shaping of the blank of the part in a closed mould having a metal belt, a hemispherical block and a mobile punch, as a result of the choice of shaping conditions, particularly the shaping temperature and the length/transverse dimension ratio of the blank.

Abstract: A method for the assembly and connection of bodies, massive parts or powder grains, of alloys comprising at least 50% of nickel, cobalt or iron, comprises a preliminary operation of deposition at the interface of the said bodies of a product of the type MBF.sub.x, x being equal to 3 or 4, M designating a radical of the type NH.sub.4 giving off when hot a gaseous component such as NH.sub.3 or a metallic element and a sequence of treatment of cleaning/activation by passage of the coated body at a temperature in excess of the temperature of sublimation of the said product.

Abstract: A device is provided for taking samples of a pressurized gas or liquid product, comprising a first through flow duct for the product to be sampled, a second through flow duct for a carrier gas or liquid, a communication conduit between said two ducts and a controllable means for normally closing and temporarily opening said communication passage. For injecting and vaporizing a liquid in analysis circuit, the device further comprises means for heating at least the downstream part of said communication conduit, i.e. that by which this latter is connected to said second duct through which said carrier gas or liquid flows.

Abstract: A monocrystalline alloy with a high resistance to creep having a nickel base matrix, with a density of the order of 8.5 and having a percentage, by weight, composition as follows: Co 5 to 8%--Cr 6.5 to 10%--Mo 0.5 to 2.5%--W 5 to 9%--Ta 6 to 9%--Al 4.5 to 5.8%--Ti 1 to 2%--Nb 0 to 1.5%--C, Zr, and B each less than 100 ppm--Ni remainder to 100%. Furthermore, the summation Ta+Mo+1/2 W lies between 11.5% and 13.5% by weight, the atomic sum Ti+Al+Ta+Nb lies between 15.5% and 17%, the atomic sum Ta+Nb+Mo+1/2 W lies between 4% and 5.5%, the atomic sum Ti+Al+Ta+Nb+Mo+1/2 W lies between 17.5% and 19% and the atomic sum Ti+Al lies between 12.8% and 14.5%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for converting ligneous matter of vegetable origin by torrefaction, and to the product obtained. Wood or any other ligneous matter is subjected in a neutral atmosphere to a treatment of torrefaction at a temperature of between 200.degree. and 280.degree. C., and preferably between 240.degree. and 260.degree. C. for a duration of 30 mins. to 5 hours. The product of the invention is not fermentable, it has a specific mass close to 0.25 kg/dm.sup.3, a calorific power of at least about 5000 kcal/kg, a content of fixed carbon of 35 to 40% and can be broken up by hand; it may be used as fuel in boilers and in gas generators.

Abstract: Rheometer for effecting measurement of rheological properties in a medium, comprising a hollow body (2) having an inner chamber (3) with a lower zone (3A) and an upper zone (3B) of enlarged diameter. An inner shaft (9) is located in the inner chamber (3) and is driven by a magnetic coupling (12A-13) through a cap (4) for hermetically sealing the hollow body (2). A rotor (18) is provided on the inner shaft (9) and is displaceable in a longitudinal direction between an upper position where it is located in the upper zone (3B) and a lower position where it is located in its position for measurement. A stirrer (10-11) is keyed to the lower part of the inner shaft (9) and is receivable within the rotor (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for boronizing pieces made of metal or cermet and to surface-boronized pieces. The pieces are placed in a chamber at between 850.degree. and 1,150.degree. C. and they are subjected, in the presence of boron carbide, to a gaseous stream of trifluoroboroxole (BOF).sub.3. The boron carbide is advantageously pulverulent and out of contact with the pieces to be boronized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for air-conditioning a greenhouse or the like for the cultivation of plants, due to the solar energy which is picked up during the day, wherein isothermic containers are disposed inside the greenhouse, which contain a body of which the melting temperature is between 10.degree. and 20.degree. C., so that, during the day, when the temperature inside the greenhouse exceeds said melting temperature, said body melts, absorbing calories and cooling the atmosphere of the greenhouse and, during the night, when the temperature becomes lower than said melting temperature, said body solidifies, releasing the latent heat of solidification.

Abstract: The invention relates to the control and regulation of glycemia (that is the glucose rate in blood) for diabetic patients. The device comprises means for sampling the total blood of a diabetic patient 2, means 9 for determining the glycemia of the blood, an electronic unit 11 providing, as a function of the indications at 9, the operation of pumps 15 apable of injecting insulin or 16 capable of injecting glucose. There are also provided recording means for the glycemia 14 and a sound alarm.

Abstract: This invention relates to new composite materials having, along a director plane, noteworthy mechanical properties, wherein they comprise a resistant material, in flat form disposed parallel to the director plane and flakes or bands or substantially flat form, constituted of or comprising a material with high modulus, said flakes or bands also being disposed parallel to the director plane.