Abstract: A loop flushing valve includes a valve body, a fluid passage plug, and a poppet. The valve body includes an internal shoulder and a bore. The fluid passage plug is disposed in the bore and includes a fluid passage in fluid communication with the bore and a system fluid passage. The poppet is captured between the internal shoulder and the fluid passage plug and extends through the valve body.

Abstract: In the manufacturing method and manufacturing arrangement according to the invention for a silicone composition the mixer mixing the different subcomponents of the silicone composition are removed for the duration of downtime and cooled to a temperature, in which the chemical reaction between the different subcomponents of the silicone composition stops. In the manufacturing method of the invention the mixer is reconnected to the manufacturing apparatus arrangement after downtime without cleaning it from the silicone composition subcomponents remaining in the mixer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of carbon-coated particles, where the particles include an electrochemically active material. The process includes the steps of emulsion polymerization, drying and thermally treating the polymer to obtain a nano-layer of carbon on the particles, where the carbon layer includes fibers and nitrogen-containing polyaromatics have a graphene-like structure. Also, the particles produced by the method as well as to electrode materials, electrodes and electrochemical cells including the particles.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating a three-dimensional geographical map of a lawn using a mower equipped with sensors for monitoring geographic location, pitch and roll, comprising the steps of: periodically acquiring position, pitch and roll data as the lawn is mowed; transmitting the geographic location, pitch and roll data to a computer processor; and processing the geographic location, pitch and roll data to generate the map. The method is useful for enhancing mowing efficiency and managing the activities of a fleet of mower units.

Abstract: A vehicle drive and control system includes an input shaft driven by a prime mover and extending into a housing to drive a generator. An electric motor powered by the generator drives an output axle, which may be a single axle extending out one side of the housing, or a through shaft extending through the electric motor and out both sides of the housing. The input shaft may be parallel to the axle. A generator controller is configured to back-drive the generator when certain predetermined conditions are met. A motor controller may control an output of the motor based on input received via an operator control device, and the motor controller is configured to operate the motor as a generator under certain operating conditions. The transaxle includes a common housing in which the power generator, the motor, and controllers for the generator and electric motor are disposed.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle using an engine driving a generator to supply power to electric drive motors through a system power bus, and a method for controlling power regeneration in a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. Ground drive controllers associated with the drive motors are configured to determine a slope of a surface on which the vehicle is driving and set a maximum downhill speed of the vehicle based thereon. A generator controller, in response to the drive motors generating power through regenerative braking, regulates power on the bus by directing the generated power to recharge the battery when the battery has capacity, reducing an output of the generator to the bus when the battery is fully charged, and driving a driveshaft to drive the engine with the generator to consume excess power on the bus when the generator output is reduced to zero.

Abstract: An electrode including an electrode material of the same type as electrode materials used in Li-ion batteries and a dye is provided. The electrode may further include a semiconductor material. The electrode is used in the manufacture of a battery that is rechargeable using light. Method of manufacturing an electrode, including the following steps: (a) preparing a film including an electrode material of the same type as electrode materials used in Li-ion batteries; and (b) bringing into contact the film and a solution including a photosensitive dye.

Abstract: A method for detecting genes sensitive to low-level ionizing radiation and genes detected by the method. More specifically, genes sensitive to low-level ionizing radiation and related to suppressing thymic cancer, discovered in a carcinogenic entity and verified in a normal entity are detected by subjecting a cancerous AKR/J mouse and a normal ICR mouse to low-level radiation. Thymus is collected therefrom, immunogenic and apoptotic genes are classified via microarray processing of the thymus. The genes are amplified and the levels of gene expression are measured. Thus, a gene having a specific reaction to radiation can be accurately detected by preventing the interference of confounding variables.

Abstract: There is disclosed a water treatment apparatus for treating stormwater, the water treatment apparatus comprising a volume of filter media, a baffle and an inlet conduit. The baffle extends upwards from the volume of filter media and defines a pre-treatment zone on one side of the baffle and a treatment zone on an opposing side of the baffle. The inlet conduit opens into the pre-treatment zone and is separated from the treatment zone by the baffle. The baffle is configured to regulate a flow of stormwater received via the inlet conduit by controlling the passage of stormwater from the pre-treatment zone to the treatment zone.

Abstract: A controlled cavitation reactor is disclosed that is particularly suited to the treatment of abrasive fluids and slurries with a minimum of erosion and mechanical failure caused by abrasion. The reactor includes a generally cylindrical housing having a peripheral wall that extends between end plates. A rotor is rotatably disposed in the housing and has at least one outer peripheral surface spaced from the peripheral wall to define a cavitation zone therebetween. A plurality of bores extends through the peripheral surface of the rotor. The rotor may be formed with a central void zone between two lobes of the rotor with each lobe defining a separate cavitation zone with the peripheral wall of the housing. One or more inlet ports is arranged to introduce fluid to the housing tangentially and within one or more void zones. One or more exit ports is arranged to receive fluid from the housing tangentially within another void zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a correction container of a Marinelli, wherein a first groove is formed in the lower portion of the container body formed with a diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the lower surface of the Marinelli beaker, to be attached to a detector of a detecting system for nuclide analysis, a second groove having a diameter smaller than that of the first groove is formed on the upper portion, and an intake and exhaust hole is formed through the first groove to the second groove. According to the present invention, a Marinelli beaker covers a upper portion of a container body to wrap around it, and a detector of a nuclide detecting device is inserted into a first groove formed in a lower portion of the container body. By means of the correction container according to the present invention, the distance between the position of radionuclides in the sample in a Marinelli beaker and the detector is maintained constant.

Abstract: A foam generating device for a high-pressure water gun has a supporting body defining part of a conduit, which extends along an axis and has a mixing chamber communicating with a lower inlet, and subject, in use, to a vacuum to aspirate a liquid from said lower inlet; the device has a first sleeve which is fitted around one end of the supporting body, is axially fixed, is rotatable and is provided with an end portion carrying a nozzle; such a nozzle defines the outlet of the conduit and is adjustable so as to vary the outgoing flow type between a fan-like jet and a solid stream jet; the device has, in addition, a second sleeve which is coupled to the first sleeve in a fixed axial position and in a rotatable manner and is provided with cams to adjust the nozzle in response to a rotation of the second sleeve with respect to the first sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reconditioning bearing lubricants that can be used in equipment for metal working, in which cooling lubricant that can be used in equipment for metal working is separated from the bearing lubricant. In addition the invention relates to a bearing lubricant for use in the method according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an apparatus and a method for producing fibrous debris of test for a nuclear plant. More particularly, producing fibrous debris of test having the uniform length distribution equal to the fibrous debris collected by a plurality of strainer bags while passing through a strainer in length distribution degree, and conducting a test for evaluating the influence of debris in the core due to a loss of coolant accident based on the produced fibrous debris for testing, thereby ensuring reproducibility of a test by the fibrous debris of test having a uniform length distribution and, thereby producing conservative experimental data.

Abstract: A drive apparatus for a vehicle includes a hydraulic pump connected to two separate hydraulic motors by a center section. A center section hydraulically connects the pump and the motors by means of a pump running surface connected to two motor running surfaces by hydraulic porting. A plurality of projections extend from the center section. Two of the projections have a first flat surface that is coplanar with the pump running surface, and a third projection has a separate flat surface that is parallel to and offset from the pump running surface. The third projection may be disposed between the two motor running surfaces.

Abstract: There is proposed a computer-implemented method for automatic correction of a topology of a smart network that uses the information contained in the voltage measurements provided by smart meters in order to determine which meter is connected to which transformer. The method starts from an initial topology and divides up the meters into first and second batches for each transformer. Successive reallocations of meters in the second batches are made according to similarities with average voltages calculated and corrected from the first batches of meters. The method proceeds by iterations until there remain no more meters attributable to other transformers and updates the topology so that its evolution at a given time be readable.

Abstract: A hybrid zero turn vehicle is disclosed, having an internal combustion engine supported on a frame and an operator platform located adjacent to the rear of the frame. An upright riser is disposed on the frame. The vehicle uses an electrical generating device driven by the engine and first electric drive motors or transmissions to drive the output wheels. An electrical bus or controllers may be mounted on a panel of the upright riser and offset vertically above the engine to assist in providing a compact design. A pair of drive levers is mounted on the upright riser for controlling the output of the vehicle.

Abstract: A control system is disclosed for use in a zero turn vehicle, including an electric controller in communication with a pair of independent drive units. A joystick provides user inputs to the controller to control the rotational speed and direction of the drive units. The joystick includes a vertical stalk pivotable between a plurality of pivot positions, where each of the plurality of pivot positions corresponds to a particular rotational speed and direction of each of the driven wheels. A selector switch may be used to select one of a plurality of driving modes stored in the electric controller, wherein each of the plurality of driving modes maps a different set of speeds and directions for each of the driven wheels onto the plurality of pivot positions. The joystick may also rotate about a vertical axis to provide zero turn capability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strip consisting of an aluminium alloy for providing adhesive connections. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a strip having a one or two-sided surface structure which consists of an aluminium alloy, at least provided in certain areas and prepared for an adhesive connection, and also relates to a corresponding adhesive connection. The object of providing an aluminium alloy strip optimised for adhesive connections, which has optimised surface properties for ageing-resistant adhesive connections, on the one hand, and which can be cost-effectively produced in a way which is reliable in terms of the process, on the other hand, is achieved for a strip consisting of an aluminium alloy for providing adhesive connections by the strip at least in areas having a surface structure prepared for adhesive connections, wherein the surface structure has depressions which were produced using an electrochemical graining process.

Abstract: A flow control assembly comprising: a mounting bracket attachable to a wall of a collection chamber, the mounting bracket having an opening extending therethrough; a flow control module detachably coupled to the mounting bracket, the flow control module having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet being aligned with the opening of the mounting bracket; and a gasket having an opening extending therethrough, the opening being smaller than the outlet of the flow control module and the opening of the mounting bracket. The gasket is disposed between the flow control module and the mounting bracket so as to seal the flow control module against the mounting bracket, with the opening of the gasket aligned with the outlet of the flow control module and the opening of the mounting bracket so as to restrict flow out of the flow control module. Also described is a corresponding kit of parts and method of installation.