Abstract: A module frame work to which outfits are mounted is manufactured with high accuracy and is installed to a larger structure without adjustment operation. The module frame work comprises a pair of horizontal and mutually parallel main beams, a pair of beam members connecting the main beams, support columns vertically extending from each of junctions of the main beams with the beam members and at least a connector on an end of any of the main beams, beam members and support columns.

Abstract: Cooling liquid flowing through cooling-liquid passages cools in heat-transmission manner an inner layer on an inner surface of an impermeable intermediate layer and is directed through a piping to an interface between the intermediate and outer layers, whereby the porous outer layer is cooled by latent heat generated by evaporation of the cooling liquid infiltrated into the porous outer layer.

Abstract: Cooling liquid flowing through cooling-liquid passages cools in heat-transmission manner an inner layer on an inner surface of an impermeable intermediate layer and is directed through a piping to an interface between the intermediate and outer layers, whereby the porous outer layer is cooled by latent heat generated by evaporation of the cooling liquid infiltrated into the porous outer layer.

Abstract: Resonance of a compressor impeller is prevented even when there are any pulsations in exhaust gas from an engine. An annular chamber in a diffuser defining wall of the compressor is connected with an outlet of a circulation passage for leading part of exhaust gas. An inner periphery of the chamber is communicated with the diffuser through an annular slit.

Abstract: A method of producing a superconductor of metal oxides having the following composition:(M.sub.1-x Ca.sub.x)(Ba.sub.1-y Sr.sub.y).sub.2 Cu.sub.4 O.sub.8wherein M stands for a rare earth element, x is 0 or a positive number of less than 1 and y is 0 or a positive number of less than 1, is disclosed, which includes hydrdolyzing an organic solvent solution or dispersion containing (a) alkoxide or fine particulate of a hydroxide of the rare earth element M, (b) alkoxides orfine particulate of hydroxides of Ca, Ba and Sr and (c) alkoxide, nitrate or fine particulate of hydroxide of copper in presence of water and nitrate ions. The alkoxides or hydroxides of Ca and Sr are present only when x and y are not zero, respectively. The hydrolyzed product is then dried, shaped and pyrolyzed to obtain the superconductor.

Abstract: An electrostatic positioner with one or more first electrodes for producing forces to confine a charged specimen in the direction perpendicular to a center axis and second electrodes for producing forces to confine the charged specimen in the direction of the center axis.

Abstract: A metal is attached on a passage-forming core by electrocasting to provide a primary metal layer. A plurality of grooves are formed on the primary metal layer and are filled with filler of low melting point. A metal is attached on the primary metal layer by electrocasting to provide a secondary metal layer. Openings are formed on the secondary metal layer adjacent to its opposite ends so as to communicate with the grooves. The filler in the grooves is melted to provide a plurality of coolant passages. The openings are filled with manifold-forming cores made of filler with low melting point. A metal is attached on the manifold-forming cores by electrocasting to provide tertiary metal layers. Through holes are formed on the tertiary metal layers. The passage-forming core is dissolved and the manifold-forming cores are melted to provide a gas passage and manifolds.

Abstract: A method of guiding a strip (S) of material, e.g. steel, comprises feeding the strip between a pair of spaced guide members (15), through pinch rolls (13) and optionally on to a winder (12) to be coiled. When the strip passes the upstream end of the guide members (15), in a first stage of the method, the members are moved inwardly to narrow the gap between them to a predetermined size greater than the width of the strip. When the leading end of the strip enters the pinch rolls (13), in a second stage of the method, the members move together to further narrow the gap between them. The second stage may, be governed in response to the output from sensors (17, 18) which detect the width of the strip and the position of its centre. The positions of the guide members (15) may be continuously varied to accommodate the varying width of the strip.

Abstract: Equipments such as outfits or plant elements are divided according to their functions. Some or all of equipments with related functions are accommodated as a module into a frame so that a plurality of frame modules are formed. The frame module is arranged in a space or the frame modules are arranged in three-dimensionally in the space.

Abstract: A compressor casing defines an air inlet port, an air intake passage with an impeller accommodated therein, a diffuser and a scroll all communicated with each other in the order named. An annually extending chamber is formed between the passage and the scroll and has an opening opened sideways of the impeller in the passage, enhancing an ability of discharging a surging-occuring range to a lower flow rage. The compressor casing may be divided into a casing main body and an inner casing so as to decrease fabrication cost of the compressor casing.

Abstract: In a solid-state laser, a YAG laser generates laser beam with a predetermined wavelength in response to which a titanium-sapphire laser is pumped to generate laser beam with a predetermined wavelength which is administered through a fiberscope to irradiate focuses, treating or destroying the same.

Abstract: A method of producing a superconductor of metal oxides which includes subjecting an organic solvent solution containing (a) an alkoxide of a rare earth element, (b) an alkoxide of an alkaline earth metal and (c) copper alkoxide or cupric nitrate to hydrolysis in the presence of water and nitrate ions, thereby forming a mixture containing a gel-like substance. The gel-like substance is, after being dried and formed into a desired shape, pyrolyzed at a temperature of 600.degree.-950.degree.C. to form a superconductor of oxides of the rare earth, the alkaline earth metal and copper.

Abstract: This invention concerns a sintered article for a sheath in an apparatus for continuous casting of a thin sheet and a sheath using the sintered article. The sintered article comprises boron nitride, zirconium oxide, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of aluminum nitride and aluminum borate and combines resistance to thermal shock, lubricity, and strength. The sheath is formed of the sintered article and, therefore, enjoys the prominent properties of the sintered article.

Abstract: A module frame work to which outfits are mounted is manufactured with high accuracy and is installed to a larger structure without adjustment operation. The module frame work comprises a pair of horizontal and mutually parallel main beams, a pair of beam members connecting the main beams, support columns vertically extending from each of junctions of the main beams with the beam members and at least a connector on an end of any of the main beams, beam members and support columns.

Abstract: Upper and lower drums each with a blade are separated from each other by a hydraulic cylinder until a rotating velocity of the drums are accelerated to a predetermined level. Then, the drums are relatively approached by the cylinder so that gears each fitted to a shaft of the corresponding drum are engaged with each other to keep constant a gap between the blades. The blades are approached to a feed line of a strip to cut off the strip.

Abstract: A pressure equalizer for use for storing, generating and dispensing gas from substantially thin walled tanks at great depth beneath the sea has a gas generating tank contains a low-temperature, liquified gas which upon the application of heat generates a high-pressure gas which is stored in a gas storage tank into and out of which sea water freely flows through the bottom. A gas supply line is connected at one end by branches to the tops of the respective tanks and at the other end to a device utilizing gas generated in the gas generating tank.

Abstract: A device for measuring vibrations of a rotating blade of a gas turbine includes an optical probe that is mounted within a casing of the rotating blade. The probe includes a light projecting and a light receiving optical fiber along with associated focusing lenses and a protective glass. In addition, liquid coolant channels are provided within the probe housing and air coolant channels are provided within the blade casing in order to protect the probe from the hostile environment of the turbine.

Abstract: A fountain for applying a coating color on a surface of a web which is engaged with a backing roll for movement of the web is supported by an application adjusting mechanism such that the fountain can be angularly adjusted around a tip of the fountain, so that the fountain angle can be adjusted without changing a gap between the tip of the fountain and the surface of the web. The application adjusting mechanism may be installed on a dwell time adjusting mechanism which is pivoted around an axis of the backing roll so that the dwell time can be adjusted without changing the gap between the tip of the fountain and the surface of the web as well as the fountain angle.

Abstract: A stock liquid is made to flow into a cell through a stock inlet at one end of the cell. The stock liquid is admixed with air bubbles from an air bubble generating device disposed at a lower portion of the cell and extending between the opposite end plates of the cell, thereby forming the stock liquid into a spiral flow. Ink particles are entrapped by the air bubbles to deink the stock liquid and the air bubbles remain as froth over the free surface of the stock liquid. The froth is made to flow down to the froth trough. The deinked stock liquid is discharged to the exterior of the cell through the stock outlet at the other end of the cell.

Abstract: A module frame to form a virtual hexahedron is provided. A component and its connector are positioned and installed in the module frame by using, as a point of origin in transverse and longitudinal directions, a point on a ridge between a bow-side transverse face and a hull-center-side longitudinal face of the virtual hexahedron and using, as reference points in a vertical direction, points respectively on upper and lower faces of said virtual hexahedron. This prevents any accumulation of dimensional errors of module frames upon installation of the module frames in a ship.