Abstract: Processes are automatically allocated to processors in a processor array, and corresponding communications resources are assigned at compile time, using information provided by the programmer. The processing tasks in the array are therefore allocated in such a way that the resources required to communicate data between the different processors are guaranteed.

Abstract: The present invention provides extruded tubes for heat exchangers having improved corrosion resistance when used alone and when part of a brazed heat exchanger assembly with compatible finstock. The tubes are formed from a first aluminum alloy containing 0.4 to 1.1% by weight manganese, up to 0.01% by weight copper, up to 0.05% by weight zinc, up to 0.2% by weight iron, up to 0.2% by weight silicon, up to 0.01% by weight nickel, up to 0.05% by weight titanium and the balance aluminum and incidental impurities. The fins are formed from a second aluminum alloy containing 0.9 to 1.5% by weight manganese or an alloy of the AA3003 type, this second aluminum alloy further containing at least 0.5% by weight zinc.

Abstract: There is disclosed a DC cast alloy of composition (in wt %): Fe 0.8-1.5 Si 0.7-0.95 Mn 0.2-0.5 Zn 0.2-0.8 Mg up to 0.2 Cu up to 0.2 Ti<0.1 B<0.01 C<0.01. Unavoidable impurities up to 0.05 each, 0.15 total AI balance. Also disclosed is a method of DC casting the alloy to form an ingot.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making a composite aluminium brazing sheet, which method comprises: providing a core sheet of a first Al alloy and a cladding sheet of a second Al alloy, wherein a) the composition of the first Al alloy is different from the composition of the second Al alloy, b) the thickness of the core sheet is greater than the thickness of the cladding sheet, and c) the hardness of the core sheet is different than the hardness of the cladding sheet, cleaning facing surfaces of the core sheet and of the cladding sheet; and cold rolling the core sheet with the cladding sheet so as to roll bond them to make a composite aluminium sheet. Also disclosed is a brazing sheet comprising a core layer of a first Al alloy containing Mg and a cladding layer of a second Al alloy.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy containing (in wt. %): 0.2-0.5 Fe; 0.7-1.2 Si; 1.2-1.6 Mn; up to 0.3 Mg; up to 0.5 Cu; up to 0.2 Zn; up to 0.1 Ti is used to make the fins of heat exchangers particularly car radiators. The finstock has high post braze strength and thermal conductivity, and has a sufficiently electronegative potential as to be capable of acting as a sacrificial anode for the heat exchanger tubes. By virtue of the absence of Sn, In, and Cr, these heat exchangers can be scrapped and melted for re-use.

Abstract: An orange laked monoazo pigment has the following formula (I): wherein M is an alkaline metal selected from the group consisting of calcium, barium, strontium, magnesium and manganese.

Abstract: A new aluminium alloy containing (in wt. %): 0.2-0.5 Fe; 0.7-1.2 Si; 1.2-1.6 Mn; up to 0.3 Mg; up to 0.5 Cu; up to 0.2 Zn, up to 0.1 Ti is used to make the fins of heat exchangers particularly car radiators. The finstock has high post braze strength and thermal conductivity, and has a sufficiently electronegative potential as to be capable of acting as a sacrificial anode for the heat exchanger tubes. By virtue of the absence of Sn, In and Cr, these heat exchangers can be scrapped and melted for re-use.

Abstract: A water-insoluble yellow monoazo pigment has the following formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: Aluminum brazing alloy composition is (in wt. %): Mn 0.7-1.5, Cu 0.5-1.0, Fe not more than 0.4, Si not more than 0.15, Mg up to 0.8, V and/or Cr up to 0.3, Ti up to 0.1, others up to 0.05 each, 0.15 total, balance A1 of at least commercial purity. Improved properties include: post-brazed strength and sag resistance; corrosion resistance; ability to withstand interannealing and some homogenization.

Abstract: A wound dressing for moist wounds is formed from a body layer (1) with a wound-contacting layer (3) attached to an inner surface and a barrier backing layer (2) attached to an outer surface. The body layer (1) is a resiliently compressible moisture-absorbent polyurethane foam film. The wound-contacting layer (3) is preferably a hydrophilic moisture permeable foam film.

Abstract: A fluid container and capsule therefor. The capsule comprises upper and lower parts, at least one of which has a dished formation and both of which have a peripheral rim, the rims being secured together so that the upper and lower parts are at least partially in register with one another to provide at least one vented chamber extending into the dished formation. The capsule includes a vent hole or like structure in at least one of the parts to communicate between the interior of the chamber and the exterior thereof. The lower part has its exterior so formed as to enable it to be held in stable engagement with a surface but so that a fluid may pass freely between those parts of the exterior of the lower part and the surface that are not in intimate engagement.

Abstract: A fluid container and capsule therefor. The capsule comprises upper and lower parts, at least one of which has a dished formation and both of which have a peripheral rim, the rims being secured together so that the upper and lower parts are at least partially in register with one another to provide at least one vented chamber extending into the dished formation. The capsule includes a vent hole or like structure in at least one of the parts to communicate between the interior of the chamber and the exterior thereof. The lower part has its exterior so formed as to enable it to be held in stable engagement with a surface but so that a fluid may pass freely between those parts of the exterior of the lower part and the surface that are not in intimate engagement.

Abstract: Aqueous heat transfer apparatus contains a multicomponent corrosion protection system including a first component adapted to release a corrosion inhibitor on exposure to water under relatively milder conditions and a second component adapted to release a corrosion inhibitor on exposure to water under relatively severer conditions. The components may be open top compartments of a capsule, closed by means of covers of controlled release glass which dissolve in water at different rates.

Abstract: A capsule 1 (FIG. 1) for the treatment of water in an aqueous heat transfer apparatus comprises open top compartments 2, 3 and luges 6 to bear against and grip the inside of a passage in which the capsule is located. The open tops of the compartments are closed by means of covers of controlled release glass which dissolve in water at different rates. The capsule can be arranged to release a first dose of corrosion inhibitor on exposure to water under relatively milder conditions and a second dose of corrosion inhibitor on exposure to water under relatively severer conditions.

Abstract: An aluminium base alloy having a composition within the following ranges in weight percent:______________________________________ Lithium 2.1-2.9 Magnesium 3.0-5.5 Copper 0.2-0.7 and ______________________________________one or more constituents selected from the group consisting of Zirconium, Hafnium and Niobium as follows: ______________________________________ Zirconium 0.05-0.25 Hafnium 0.10-0.50 Niobium 0.05-0.30 and Zinc 0-2.0 Titanium 0-0.5 Manganese 0-0.5 Nickel 0-0.5 Chromium 0-0.5 Germanium 0-0.2 Aluminium Remainder (apart from incidental impurities).

Abstract: A method of making a lithographic plate by etching in an alkaline bath a sheet of an alloy of aluminium and 0.1% to 4.5% calcium. The alloy preferably contains up to 2.0% magnesium.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of fabricating ceramic/metal or ceramic/ceramic composites. A porous surface region is produced on a ceramic material by sintering a granular substance onto the latter. Metal infiltrated into the porous region is then firmly mechanically bonded to the ceramic. Alternatively, the porous region provides a surface of large effective area to which another ceramic may be bonded chemically and mechanically.