Abstract: The present invention relates to a cylindrical non-melt and partial melt type entrained flow bed gasifier with one or more burners mounted on the top thereof for supplying pulverized raw coal and oxidizer thereto, wherein each of the burners comprises three or four pipes so as to form a central supplying line for injecting the pulverized coal with a carrier gas into the gasifier, a primary oxidizer annular region around the central supplying line having a plurality of primary oxidizer supplying bores for injecting primary oxidizer vertically or at an angle to the injection region of the pulverized coal supplied through the central supplying line so as to direct the pulverized coal to the central region, and an outer cooling annular region around the primary oxidizer annular region for flowing cooling water, which is operated preferably at a temperature range of 1,250˜1,450° C., or of 1,150˜1,500° C. according to the properties of the coal.

Abstract: Provided are a co-polymer of formula (I) of 2,7-carbazole and dithienyl thiazolothiazole, a method for preparing same, and a solar battery containing same. The structural formula of the co-polymer of 2,7-carbazole and dithienyl thiazolothiazole is as shown by formula (I), wherein both R1 and R2 are C1-C20 alkyl groups, and n is an integer of 10-100. The co-polymer of the present invention has a novel structure, a good dissolving property, an excellent film-forming property, and a high power conversion efficiency, and can be used as the material for a solar battery. Also provided are the method for preparing the co-polymer and the solar battery containing same. The preparation method uses raw materials widely available and has a simple synthesis route.

Abstract: A portable, hand-operated rescue tool is provided for rescue and extreme duty operations where an object needs to be cut, crushed, pierced and separated, or lifted. The rescue tool includes a body, a support handle and articulating jaw force members used to impart high forces on an object. The tool includes a manually-operated, pivoting actuation handle connected to a high pressure fluid displacement system to pivotally rotate the jaw force arms in a selected direction or mode of operation to suit the situation.

Abstract: A power electronics assembly includes a semiconductor device, an insulated metal substrate, and a cooling structure. The insulated metal substrate includes a dielectric layer positioned between first and second metal layers, and a plurality of stress-relief through-features extending through the first metal layer, the second metal layer, the dielectric layer, or combinations thereof. The semiconductor device is thermally coupled to the first metal layer and the plurality of stress relief through-features is positioned around the semiconductor device. The cooling structure is bonded directly to the second metal layer of the insulated metal substrate. Insulated metal substrate assemblies are also disclosed. The insulated metal substrate includes a plurality of stress-relief through-features extending through a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and a dielectric layer. Vehicles having power electronics assemblies with stress-relief through-features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A clamping device increases the diameter of a gripping assembly that is inserted into a hole in a workpiece and thus grips the inner circumferential surface of the hole, and particularly relates to such a clamping device that is adapted so that, in the vicinity of a scraper, no clearance occurs between the gripping assembly and a clamp rod, and the scraper. The clamping device is capable of enhancing the durability of a scraper, reducing the amount of pressurized air consumed by blowing, and ensuring the strength of a clamp rod against pulling and so on.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recovery of carbon dioxide from a gas (G3), in particular the present invention relates to a method for recovery of carbon dioxide using a process gas (G1) heated reboiler (A1) for carbon dioxide removal in a stripper (A3).

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A method of produced water treatment in an in-situ recovery method of producing bitumen from oil sand, the method has the steps of: separating bitumen from bitumen-mixed fluid so as to leave produced water, the bitumen-mixed fluid having been recovered from the oil sand wells; and filtering the produced water via a microfiltration membrane made of polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: (Problem to be Solved) To appropriately restrain occurrence of striped variation and to appropriately enhance image quality of a printed result. (Solution) An inkjet printer in which multi-gradation printing is performed in an inkjet method includes an ejection control section for controlling ejection of ink droplets by supplying an ejection control signal to a nozzle for controlling ejection of the ink droplets from the nozzle of an inkjet head. The inkjet head forms lines of ink dots juxtaposed in a line direction so that the lines are juxtaposed in a direction perpendicular to the line direction. In a case that a nozzle which forms a line is the abnormal nozzle, an ejection control signal corresponding to an ink dot size which is different from a case of the normal nozzle is supplied as the ejection control signal corresponding to a part of the dots juxtaposed in the line, thereby an average value in the line of ejection errors is brought close to zero.

Abstract: A gasification apparatus for solid fuel, especially an apparatus for producing syngas by pressurized gasification of coal powder, including a gasification chamber (II) and a syngas cooling and purification chamber (III). The inner wall of the gasification chamber is a water-cooling wall (4). The inner side of the water-cooled wall is evenly coated with a layer of fire-resistant material (16). There is an annular cavity between the water-cooling wall of the gasification chamber and the furnace body. A syngas quencher, a vertical pipe (22), a gas distribution device (24), a defoaming device, and a dewatering and deashing device (21) are provided in the syngas cooling and purification chamber. The apparatus has a simple structure and is easy to operate. A high temperature gasification method for dry powder of carbonaceous material comprises spraying the combustible material and oxygen into the furnace and followed by ignition.

Abstract: An electro-optical (EO) radiation collector for collecting and/or transmitting EO radiation (which may include EO radiation in the visible wavelengths) for transmission to an EO sensor. The EO radiation collector may be used with an arc flash detection device or other protective system, such as an intelligent electronic device (IED). The arc flash detection device may detect an arc flash event based upon EO radiation collected by and/or transmitted from the EO radiation collector. The EO radiation collector may receive an EO conductor cable, an end of which may be configured to receive EO radiation. A portion of the EO radiation received by the EO radiation collector may be transmitted into the EO conductor cable and transmitted to the arc flash detection device. The EO radiation collector may be adapted to receive a second EO conductor cable, which may be used to provide redundant EO transmission and/or self-test capabilities.

Abstract: A stabilized composition containing a metal hydride of boron, including complex metal hydrides of boron, in a polyalkylsiloxane amorphous fumed silica mixture is provided. In a preferred embodiment the composition is a stabilized mixture of aluminum borohydride, polydimethylsiloxane and amorphous fumed silica. A method to prepare the stabilized mixture is also provided.

Abstract: A heatsink and a heatsink-positioning system. The heatsink-positioning system includes a heatsink and a positioning device. The heatsink includes a circular top, a ring-shaped sidewall and a plurality of foot portions. The ring-shaped sidewall connects to the circular top and extends away from the circular top. The ring-shaped sidewall has at least one first positioning portion used for fixing the heatsink. The foot portions connect to the ring-shaped sidewall and extend away from the ring-shaped sidewall. Each foot portion has an opening. The positioning device has at least one second positioning portion corresponding to the first positioning portion and is used for fixing the first positioning portion. By utilizing the heatsink-positioning system, the problem of displacement of the heatsink can be improved.

Abstract: A graphic display apparatus within an automotive vehicle wherein the display apparatus includes at least two display units operable to display graphics and/or video, a wire connector connecting the at least two display units together, and a control system connected to the wire connector wherein the control system is operable to play video or graphics on the at least two display units. A method is provided to all the system to be universal for both audio and navigation systems wherein each system calls for a predetermined delay of the animation. The display units are in communication with one another providing for a coordinated or synchronized display of graphics. If, by way of example, a firework explodes on the main display screen, the remnants of that single firework will be exploded onto the secondary display screens.

Abstract: A gradient index lens for electromagnetic radiation includes a dielectric substrate, a plurality of conducting patches supported by the dielectric substrate, the conducting patches preferably being generally square shaped and having an edge length, the edge length of the conducting patches varying with position on the dielectric substrate so as to provide a gradient index for the electromagnetic radiation. Examples include gradient index lenses for millimeter wave radiation, and use with antenna systems.

Abstract: An arrangement for directing a fluid flow or a tool transported in a fluid flow in an under water structure includes plural flow line arrangements each including at least one flow line, and at least two distribution devices to be varied between at least two positions. One distribution device connects at least two flow arrangements providing for the selection of the fluid flow pattern directing the fluid through the distribution devices and the flow arrangements depending on the position of each of the distribution devices. A method directs a fluid flow or a tool transported in a fluid flow.

Abstract: Devices, methods and systems are disclosed herein to describe the wettability characteristics of the material forming a bonding area, a non-bonding area, and a melted bonding material. The melted bonding material may have a high degree of cohesion and may result in a very high contact angle (e.g., between 90°- 180°) in the non-bonding area thereby preventing or limiting the flow of a melted material into the non-bonding area, which often results when the melted bonding material forms a low contact angle (e.g., between 0°-90°) in the bonding area. In other words, by choosing a material for the non-bonding area to have low wettability characteristics when compared to the melted materials of the bonding area or by treating the material forming the non-bonding area to have much lower wettability characteristics, the melted materials of the bonding area may be prevented from flowing into the non-bonding area.

Abstract: A resonant wireless energy transfer system comprises first and second antennas made up of dual parallel wire helixes wherein the wires are terminated by short wires. Voltage controlled variable capacitors are connected into the antennas to permit progressive variation between folded dipole and normal dipole operating modes such that optimum energy transfer can be achieved between the antennas over a wide range of antenna separation distances. A vehicle battery charging system using the above-described antennas is provided including an installation which allows purchase of battery charging power by members of the general public. In-vehicle energy transfer for sensors, computers, cell phones and the like is also described.

Abstract: A tool for archery broadheads or other fasteners is provided including an engagement end having an aperture, socket or drive feature to accommodate the broadhead or engage a fastener. The tool is constructed at least partially from an elastomeric material. Upon application of a moment to the tool by a user, part of the tool deforms or twists so that indicia elements move relative to one another and output torque or moment information to a user based on the spatial orientation of the indicia elements relative to one another.

Abstract: An example of droplet discharge device includes a discharge path (12) having an end that constitutes a discharge opening (11), a plunger (30), a liquid chamber (50) into which the plunger (30) is inserted, a plunger driving mechanism that moves the plunger (30) forward and backward, and a plunger position determining mechanism that specifies a position of a tip portion of the plunger (30). The liquid material is discharged in a droplet state by applying inertial force to the liquid material with forward movement of the plunger (30) in a state where the tip portion of the plunger (30) and an inner wall of the liquid chamber (50) are not contacted with each other. A minute droplet is formed by moving the plunger (30) forward to push the liquid material out of the discharge opening (11) in an amount necessary to form a droplet of a desired size.