Abstract: A clamp device in various examples facilitates fluid tightness of a subsea pipe ends connection between first and second pipes arranged end to end. Systems, apparatuses, and methods in various examples include pipe adapter devices which couple the clamp device to the arrangement of first and second pipes, the clamp device having first and second clamp members for urging the pipe ends together by varying or setting a spacing between the first and second clamp members along the pipes and actuation means for operating the first and second clamp members to vary or set the spacing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glucan derived from yeast having a beta-(1, 3)-backbone with one or more beta-(1, 3)-side chains linked thereto for use in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory bowel disease and related diseases of abnormal bowel function in an animal, in particular to such uses employing a soluble glucan, e.g. from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, preferably when administered orally. The invention also relates to alternative treatments of inflammatory bowel disease and related diseases of abnormal bowel function utilising meal or protein derived from Asteraceae.

Abstract: A two-piece wheel is formed by joining a center part to a rim part by a friction stir welding. The weld joints are prepared so that at least a portion of a first circumferential weld joint is not parallel to at least a portion of a second circumferential weld joint. Thus, a cast alloy center part may be securely and efficiently attached to a wrought alloy rim part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of friction welding for joining of members and more particularly to so-called friction stir welding based on a relative rubbing movement between a probe of harder material and members to be joined. The present invention also is directed to an improved tool to be applied in the friction welding process.