Abstract: The invention concerns a novel type of variable speed drive different from those of prior art in that it does not comprise any gear and in that the speed variations are continuous.

Abstract: In order to provide a flexible oxide superconducting cable which is reduced in AC loss, tape-shaped superconducting wires covered with a stabilizing metal are wound on a flexible former. The superconducting wires are preferably laid on the former at a bending strain of not more than 0.2%. In laying on the former, a number of tape-shaped superconducting wires are laid on a core member in a side-by-side manner, to form a first layer. A prescribed number of tape-shaped superconducting wires are laid on top of the first layer in a side-by-side manner, to form a second layer. The former may be made of a metal, plastic, reinforced plastic, polymer, or a composite and provides flexibility to the superconducting wires and the cable formed therewith.

Abstract: In order to provide a flexible oxide superconducting cable which is reduced in AC loss, tape-shaped superconducting wires covered with a stabilizing metal are wound on a flexible former. The superconducting wires are preferably laid on the former at a bending strain of not more than 0.2%. In laying on the former, a number of tape-shaped superconducting wires are laid on a core member in a side-by-side manner, to form a first layer. A prescribed number of tape-shaped superconducting wires are laid on top of the first layer in a side-by-side manner, to form a second layer. The former may be made of a metal, plastic, reinforced plastic, polymer, or a composite and provides flexibility to the superconducting wires and the cable formed therewith.

Abstract: In general terms the invention provides for a direct actuated pressure regulated vane-type pump having a adjustment piston which is under the influence of the pump pressure. The adjustment piston is coupled to said cam ring by means of a flexible or articulate connection means, or else the adjustment piston itself is of a flexible or articulate design.

Abstract: The invention provides an injectable powdered reagent for the desulfurization of hot metal, such as iron external to the blast furnace. The reagent includes a slag-forming component comprising burnt lime, metallurgical fluorspar, and petroleum coke. Magnesium powder is combined with the slag-forming component to form a powdered reagent which is injected into the hot metal.

Abstract: A device which generates a symmetrical output voltage system at the output of a transformer with a neutral point which can carry current on the secondary side or a Y-point former, even if the load is asymmetrical, each primary terminal being fed from a pair of bridge arms of a pulsed inverter. The device further comprises a decoupling network in which the conductor voltages measured on the secondary side are converted into substitute actual values according to the structure of the transformer circuit, which actual values represent symmetrical output voltages or a likewise symmetrical system with a free Y-point. These substitute actual values are controlled to form a system of symmetrical reference values.

Abstract: A process for removing cyanide-containing components from aqueous media, particularly weak ammonia liquors, is provided comprising:(a1) contacting said media with bubbles in the presence of a collector to remove a substantial amount of complexed and simple cyanides therefrom, and(b1) contacting said media with ozone to substantially remove the remaining cyanides therefrom.