Abstract: One or more indicators provide an indication of fueling status of a hydrogen powered vehicle. One or more sensors detect temperature and/or other characteristics of the fuel provided to the vehicle and provide an electrical signal to one or more of the indicators to permit an indication of fueling status. The indicators, which may be visual and/or audible, may be positioned on the fueling apparatus and on the vehicle in the vicinity of a fueling receptacle. The indicators may also be positioned elsewhere on the vehicle and may be separate from the vehicle such as on or around a fueling station and/or on separate computerized devices. Certain of the visual indicators may be positioned on a fueling hose and may include electrically energized paint and an illuminated sheath.

Abstract: A system includes a storage tank and a feed line that supplies a compressible fluid from a high-pressure source to a plurality of fluid lines in fluid communication with the storage tank. The plurality of fluid lines includes a first fluid line having a first inner diameter sized to create choked flow conditions of the compressible fluid in the first fluid line at an outlet of the first fluid line and a second fluid line having a second inner diameter greater than the first inner diameter. The system further includes a first valve in fluid communication with the second fluid line and a control circuit in electronic communication with the first valve. The control circuit actuates the first valve to control a flow of the compressible fluid through an outlet of the second fluid line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting a liquid gas container is described herein. The liquid gas container is transported at an increased internal pressure. Transporting the liquid gas container at an increased internal pressure distributes the downward load of the liquid gas container, such that the downward load of the liquid gas container is distributed more evenly or so that a greater amount of the downward load is felt in the center of the liquid gas container compared to the outer portion of the liquid gas container. This enables transport without cracking of a base support slab during transit when the support slab is only able to be supported from the center due to narrow road conditions.

Abstract: Drinking recipients such as glasses, cups and the like, that present a flow regulation mechanism at a base region and is adapted to provide better retention, use longevity and reliability, and better regulation of the flow passage there through, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar, and to simultaneously provide liquid sealing relative to an injection device upstream. Further disclosed are systems and processes for distributing beverages, in particular of espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, having at least one type of said drinking recipient, and an apparatus having a beverage discharge disposition adapted for operative retention of the drinking recipient and for beverage discharge in a pressurized flow through the base region, at least for flow pressures of up to 20 bar.

Abstract: A drug product reconstitution processing system includes a drug vial tray having a plurality of walls, a first robotic arm movable between a plurality of positions above the drug vial tray, and a second robotic arm movable between a plurality of positions above the drug vial tray. The first robotic arm includes a drug vial transfer system adapted to retrieve a drug vial disposed within one of the plurality of wells and a vial agitation system adapted to agitate the drug product contained within the drug vial. The second robotic arm includes a drug vial reconstitution system adapted to selectively add a fluid to the drug vial and/or remove a fluid from the drug vial.

Abstract: A fuel line, terminating in a refuel connector, is used to fuel/defuel an aircraft, for example with liquid hydrogen. A barrier is disposed around the area where the refuel connector connects to an aircraft fuel port, and is sealed against the aircraft wing with a seal. A gas line runs generally parallel to the aircraft fuel line, and supplies inert gas, for example nitrogen, into the volume defined by the barrier. The inert gas flushes out air present around the refuel connector such that the oxygen concentration in that area is significantly lowered. This prevents ignition of fuel in the event of a fuel leak from the fuel line structure.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate generation system may comprise a manifold having an inlet receptacle including a first piercing member, an outlet receptacle including a second piercing member, and a flow channel connecting the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle. The system may further comprise a cartridge having an inlet port and an outlet port sealed by a respective first and second cover. The inlet and outlet port may be respectively configured to displace within the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle from an unspiked position to a spiked position. First and second piercing members may be in communication with the flow channel and spaced apart respectively from the first and second cover in the unspiked position. The first and second piercing members may be isolated from the flow channel and may respectively puncture the first and second cover in the spiked position.

Abstract: A mobile fluid transfer system. The system includes a fluid evacuation system, a fluid refill system, a sensing system and a control system. The fluid evacuation system comprises a first fluid storage container. The fluid refill system comprises a second fluid storage container. The sensing system is coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is configured to determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.

Abstract: A vehicle refueling system and a vehicle refueling method are provided. The vehicle refueling system includes a plurality of refueling hoses connected with a plurality of nozzles fastened with a vehicle, a plurality of flow control valves installed in the plurality of refueling hoses, and a refueling controller that controls the plurality of flow control valves. The refueling controller determines any one of a plurality of refueling modes based on characteristic information of the vehicle and available information of the plurality of nozzles, determines a refueling speed and target pressure of a fuel tank of the vehicle based on the determined refueling mode, and adjusts opening rates of the plurality of flow control valves based on the determined refueling speed and the determined target pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to an assisted fluid drainage system including a proximal ejector pump and a distal ejector pump coupled to a drainage tube. At least one of the proximal ejector pump and the distal ejector pump can utilize a venturi effect to move a bodily fluid through the drainage tube to prevent the formation of dependent loops, which can form within fluid drainage tubes when slack portions create a positive incline. At least one of the proximal ejector pump and the distal ejector pump can include a converging section, a diffuser section, and a diverging section. A diameter of the diffuser section can be less than a diameter of the converging section or the diverging section. A controller can be coupled to the proximal ejector pump and the distal ejector pump to initiate operation of one or both of the pumps in response to an event.

Abstract: A hydrogen supply system includes a detachable hydrogen tank, a hydrogen consumption apparatus that consumes hydrogen in the hydrogen tank, and a control device. The hydrogen consumption apparatus includes a detachment and attachment mechanism that detaches the hydrogen tank from the hydrogen consumption apparatus and attaches the hydrogen tank to the hydrogen consumption apparatus. The detachment and attachment mechanism includes a motor that controls detachment and attachment of the hydrogen tank from and to the hydrogen consumption apparatus. When a torque value of the motor exceeds a threshold during the control of the detachment and attachment of the hydrogen tank from and to the hydrogen consumption apparatus, the control device returns the hydrogen tank to a position where a moving process in which the threshold being exceeded is detected is started.

Abstract: A countertop ice making device with a small countertop footprint that is easily refillable within the constraint of an overhead cabinet is disclosed. The ice making device includes an integrated, removeable water tank that can be removed laterally from underneath a cabinet. The icemaking device reduces the need for any extra external tubing and reduces the amount of potential extra leak points and is aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A system for transporting, filling and closing containers (4) transported in an at least two rows comprising a placing section (11), a filling section (12) and a closing section (13), wherein it further comprises: an at least one magnetic linear transport line (3) extending through the placing section (11), the filing section (12) and the closing section (13); a plurality of transport carts (10) attached to the at least one magnetic linear transport line (3) configured to move along the at least one magnetic linear transport line (3); a plurality of holder pairs (1), wherein each of the holder pair (1) comprises a first holder (2a) and a second holder (2b), wherein each of the first holder (2a) and the second holder (2b) comprises a first end portion (8a) and a second end portion (8b), wherein at least the first end portion (8a) of the first holder (2a) is attached to the first transport cart (10) and at least the first end of the second holder (2b) is attached to the second transport cart (10) wherein each o

Abstract: A hydrogen supply system including: an attachable and detachable hydrogen tank; a hydrogen consumption device that consumes hydrogen of the hydrogen tank; and a control device is provided. The hydrogen consumption device includes an attaching-detaching mechanism that attaches and detaches the hydrogen tank with respect to the hydrogen consumption device. The attaching-detaching mechanism includes a motor that controls attaching and detaching of the hydrogen tank with respect to the hydrogen consumption device, and a hydrogen tank biasing mechanism that transmits a biasing force to the hydrogen tank. The control device performs stop control of stopping control of the motor of the attaching-detaching mechanism when abnormality is sensed in at least one of the hydrogen tank and the hydrogen consumption device in a state in which the hydrogen tank is connected to the hydrogen consumption device and the hydrogen is supplied from the hydrogen tank to the hydrogen consumption device.

Abstract: Device for filling a container with a filling product, for example in a beverage filling system, and method for monitoring a filling process, wherein the device comprises: at least one filling member with a product chamber for receiving the filling product and introducing the filling product via an outlet into the container to be filled; and a measuring portion with a least one spectral sensor which is configured to determine one or more properties of the filling product on the basis of a spectroscopic measuring principle.

Abstract: A material filling and/or distribution filling system includes a support frame, a driving unit, a conveyor unit, and a hopper chute or tray. The support frame includes a feed gate and an adjustable mount and is configured to receive a material and guide the material to a conveyor belt. The driving unit is arranged in the support frame and includes a motor connected to a drive shaft. The conveyor unit is arranged in the support frame as well and includes a conveyor belt configured to be moved by the driving unit. The hopper chute or tray is arranged below the feed gate of the support frame and located proximal to the conveyor belt.

Abstract: To provide a hydrogen filling device for a detachable hydrogen tank (hydrogen cartridge) capable of preventing unintentional release of hydrogen. A device for filling hydrogen into a desirable hydrogen cartridge is provided. A connecting part connected with the hydrogen cartridge to fill the hydrogen cartridge with hydrogen. A locking mechanism for regulating detachment of the hydrogen cartridge from the device. The locking mechanism is connected to the hydrogen cartridge using a pressure of hydrogen to lock the hydrogen cartridge when the hydrogen is filled in the hydrogen cartridge.

Abstract: Gaseous fueling systems and methods are provided for dispensing fuel to a vehicle or container. The distribution systems speed up the filling process and may eliminate the use of expensive cooling systems required in the art. The methods utilize sequences of filling and emptying the vehicle gas storage tank to control the temperature of the gas inside the tank. These filling and emptying sequences may overlap. The methods repeatedly dispense fuel to the vehicle fuel tank at a first flow rate and for a first period of time and remove fuel from the fuel tank at a second flow rate for a second period of time, which periods may overlap, to maintain fuel temperature within a desired temperature range and until the vehicle fuel tank is filled to a desired level. In addition, the fill-up mass flowrate can be maximized to system capabilities so a fill-up can be completed in about one minute.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate generation system may comprise a manifold having an inlet receptacle including a first piercing member, an outlet receptacle including a second piercing member, and a flow channel connecting the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle. The system may further comprise a cartridge having an inlet port and an outlet port sealed by a respective first and second cover. The inlet and outlet port may be respectively configured to displace within the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle from an unspiked position to a spiked position. First and second piercing members may be in communication with the flow channel and spaced apart respectively from the first and second cover in the unspiked position. The first and second piercing members may be isolated from the flow channel and may respectively puncture the first and second cover in the spiked position.

Abstract: A gravimetric metering unit includes a metering device including a container for bulk material to be metered and a base unit with a horizontally arranged conveyor for the bulk material. The container and the base unit can be separated from each other for maintenance purposes. The metering unit also comprises a frame that is equipped with at least one scale on which the metering device is supported during operation via a mounting such that the metering unit is designed for a gravimetric metering process. The mounting is connected to the container of the metering device and supports the metering device via the container. The container is provided with a rail which protrudes away from the container, and the base unit has a supporting structure which runs on the rail such that the supporting structure can be moved back and forth between an operating position and a maintenance position.