Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes for activating Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts. In particular, the application concerns a process for the activation of a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst, the process comprising: (i) contacting the catalyst with a first gaseous composition comprising at least 80% N2 at a pressure in the range of 2 barg to 20 barg at a temperature of no more than 150° C.; (ii) contacting the catalyst with a second gaseous composition comprising at least 80% H2 to form a H2/N2 gaseous composition with a H2:N2 molar ratio in the range of 0.2:1 to 2:1, resulting in a pressure in the range of 10 barg to 30 barg; (iii) increasing the temperature to a range of 220° C. to 260° C.; (iv) maintaining the catalyst at the conditions of step (iii) for a hold period in the range of 2 hr to 96 hr.

Abstract: A patient support includes a bed, one or more mechanisms configured for manipulating at least one of position and orientation of the bed, and a display configured for displaying a user interface and receiving inputs to control at least the one or more mechanisms.

Abstract: A patient support includes a bed, one or more mechanisms configured for manipulating at least one of position and orientation of the bed, and a display configured for displaying a user interface and receiving inputs to control at least the one or more mechanisms.

Abstract: A system for identifying users and controlling access to a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a portable identification device, comprising a memory for storing identification information corresponding to a user of the device and an antenna; and a control mechanism for a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a wireless transceiver for communicating with the portable identification device and identifying the user of the portable identification device; and a display for displaying a user interface and receiving inputs for controlling the radiotherapy apparatus on the basis of the identified user when the portable identification device is placed on the display.

Abstract: A system for identifying users and controlling access to a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a portable identification device, comprising a memory for storing identification information corresponding to a user of the device and an antenna; and a control mechanism for a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a wireless transceiver for communicating with the portable identification device and identifying the user of the portable identification device; and a display for displaying a user interface and receiving inputs for controlling the radiotherapy apparatus on the basis of the identified user when the portable identification device is placed on the display.