Abstract: In one embodiment, a thermal energy storage power plant includes a thermal accumulator to accumulate thermal energy and heat a thermal medium with the thermal energy, and a steam generator to generate steam using the thermal medium. The plant further includes a first path to convey the thermal medium from the accumulator to the generator, and a second path to convey the thermal medium from the generator to the accumulator. The plant further includes an auxiliary module provided on the first path, and a bypass path to convey the thermal medium flowing through the second path to the auxiliary module by bypassing the accumulator, wherein the auxiliary module is supplied with a first thermal medium from the accumulator via the first path, supplied with a second thermal medium from the second path via the bypass path, and supplies a third thermal medium to the generator via the first path.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a heat storage power generation system includes a heater to heat first fluid, and a heat storage to be heated by the first fluid, and heat second fluid with heat stored in the heat storage. The system further includes a generator to generate electric power by using the second fluid, and one or more first path switchers provided on a first path through which the first fluid is circulated between the heater and heat storage. The system further includes one or more second path switchers provided on a second path through which the second fluid is circulated between the heat storage and generator, one or more third path switchers provided on a third path through which at least one of the first and second fluids is circulated between the heater and generator, and a switching controller to control the first, second and third path switchers.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a thermal energy storage power plant includes a thermal accumulator to accumulate thermal energy and heat a thermal medium with the thermal energy, and a steam generator to generate steam using the thermal medium. The plant further includes a first path to convey the thermal medium from the accumulator to the generator, and a second path to convey the thermal medium from the generator to the accumulator. The plant further includes an auxiliary module provided on the first path, and a bypass path to convey the thermal medium flowing through the second path to the auxiliary module by bypassing the accumulator, wherein the auxiliary module is supplied with a first thermal medium from the accumulator via the first path, supplied with a second thermal medium from the second path via the bypass path, and supplies a third thermal medium to the generator via the first path.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a heat storage power generation system includes a heater to heat first fluid, and a heat storage to be heated by the first fluid, and heat second fluid with heat stored in the heat storage. The system further includes a generator to generate electric power by using the second fluid, a heating controller to control heating of the first fluid by the heater, and a power generation controller to control power generation performed by the generator. The heating controller controls the heating of the first fluid, based on two or more limit values among a first limit value related to an amount of energy consumption by the heater, a second limit value related to temperature of the first fluid, a third limit value related to internal temperature of the heat storage, and a fourth limit value related to a change rate of the internal temperature.

Abstract: A power control apparatus of an embodiment controls power to be output to a power system from a power station including a power generation unit, and a power storage unit. The power control apparatus includes a power generation control unit, a power storage control unit, and a cooperation control unit. The power generation control unit controls an output of the power generation unit based on a power generation set value. The power storage control unit controls an output of the power storage unit based on a power storage set value. The cooperation control unit outputs the power generation set value to the power generation control unit and outputs the power storage set value to the power storage control unit based on a power demand amount of the power system so as to make the power generation unit and the power storage unit operate in a cooperative manner.

Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, the supply line terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, and a device configured to be placed around at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during a connection of the supply connector and the patient connector, the device including an ultraviolet (“UV”) transmissive material to allow UV energy to be directed inwardly through the device towards a mating surface of the at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during the connection of the supply connector and the patient connector.

Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, the supply line terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, and a device configured to be placed around at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during a connection of the supply connector and the patient connector, the device including an ultraviolet (“UV”) transmissive material to allow UV energy to be directed inwardly through the device towards a mating surface of the at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector during the connection of the supply connector and the patient connector.

Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply and terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device configured to connect the supply connector to the patient connector without a user having to physically contact the supply connector or the patient connector, and a housing placeable around the connecting device and including a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned to direct energy towards at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector.

Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply and terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device configured to connect the supply connector to the patient connector without a user having to physically contact the supply connector or the patient connector, and a housing placeable around the connecting device and including a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned to direct energy towards at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector.

Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a cycler, a disposable cassette operable with the cycler, a supply bag connected to the disposable cassette, a supply connector, a supply line extending from the disposable cassette, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device to connect the supply connector to the patient connector, and a housing around the device. The housing includes a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) for directing energy towards at least one of the supply or patient connectors. The LED's are configured to deliver about 200 milliJoules in a period of about a minute.

Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a cycler, a disposable cassette operable with the cycler, a supply bag connected to the disposable cassette, a supply connector, a supply line extending from the disposable cassette, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device to connect the supply connector to the patient connector, and a housing around the device. The housing includes a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) for directing energy towards at least one of the supply or patient connectors. The LED's are configured to deliver about 200 milliJoules in a period of about a minute.

Abstract: A light applicator for a peritoneal dialysis conduit connection includes a housing having a inner surface; a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned on the inner surface of the housing; and circuitry connected to the UV-LED's such that power can be supplied to energize the UV-LED's simultaneously.

Abstract: An open seal check system for a multi-chamber supply container having at least one elongated seal, the system includes: (i) a base configured to support the multi chamber container; (ii) a plurality of electrodes positioned on the base so as to be at least substantially parallel with the elongated seal; and (iii) electronics connected to the electrodes, the electrodes each forming a capacitor with the multi-chamber supply container when the container is placed on the base, the electronics configured to output a single indication of a dielectric associated with each capacitor.

Abstract: A light applicator for a peritoneal dialysis conduit connection includes a housing having a inner surface; a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned on the inner surface of the housing; and circuitry connected to the UV-LED's such that power can be supplied to energize the UV-LED's simultaneously.

Abstract: An open seal check system for a multi-chamber supply container having at least one elongated seal, the system includes: (i) a base configured to support the multi chamber container; (ii) a plurality of electrodes positioned on the base so as to be at least substantially parallel with the elongated seal; and (iii) electronics connected to the electrodes, the electrodes each forming a capacitor with the multi-chamber supply container when the container is placed on the base, the electronics configured to output a single indication of a dielectric associated with each capacitor.

Abstract: An information provision system, an information distributing apparatus, and an information providing method capable of quickly providing a relatively large volume of content data to a portable type information terminal without using wireless signals are provided. The apparatus has a portable information terminal which is provided with an infrared transmission and reception unit capable of transmitting and receiving data without contact by an optical signal and a storage device storing data to be transmitted and the received data and has an information distributing apparatus which is provided with an infrared transmission and reception unit capable of transmitting and receiving the data with the infrared transmission and reception unit of the portable information terminal and a storage device storing content data received through a network and providing the content data in accordance with a request from the portable information terminal.

Abstract: A flat display apparatus having improved luminance, contrast and response of display, and applicable for assembling a large flat display apparatus free from the discontinuity of display and having improved luminance, contrast and response of display. The flat display apparatus includes a plurality of signal electrodes divided into at least three regions; a plurality of scanning electrodes intersecting to the plurality of signal electrodes; and a plurality of displaying signal supplying circuits for independently supplying display signals to the signal electrodes in each divided region. The flat display apparatus may include a display panel in which a plurality of signal electrodes and a plurality of scanning electrodes are intersected. The signal electrodes are divided into two or more regions, and a plurality of feeding portions for supplying signal to the signal electrodes are provided on a rear surface of the display panel.

Abstract: A flat display apparatus having proved luminance, contrast and response of display, and applicable for assembling a large flat display apparatus free from the discontinuity of display and having improved luminance, contrast and response of display. The flat display apparatus includes a plurality of signal electrodes divided into at least three regions; a plurality of scanning electrodes intersecting to the plurality of signal electrodes; and a plurality of displaying signal supplying circuits for independently supplying display signals to the signal electrodes in each divided region. The flat display apparatus may include a display panel in which a plurality of signal electrodes and a plurality of scanning electrodes are intersected. The signal electrodes are divided into two or more regions, and a plurality of feeding portions for supplying signal to the signal electrodes are provided on a rear surface of the display panel.

Abstract: A projector including a projector to superpose pictures on a screen, the pictures being displayed on cathode ray tubes corresponding to different colors. Reference signals are inputted to the corresponding cathode ray tubes for a predetermined period of time after application of power so that one of both a picture with a uniform brightness and a picture with a uniform color is formed all over the screen in response to the reference signals. The projector effectively reduces the fluctuation in registration of the displayed pictures.

Abstract: A television receiver for providing a non-interlaced display of a received television signal intended for interlaced display includes a cathode ray tube having first and second cathodes, control grids and a fluorescent screen, a circuit for applying a first video signal to the first cathode such that the first cathode emanates a first electron beam in response to the first video signal, a circuit for applying a second video signal to the second cathode such that the second cathode emanates a second electron beam in response to the second video signal, a deflection device for horizontally and vertically deflecting the first and second electron beams from the first and second cathodes simultaneously and a deflection compensating device provided between the first and second cathodes and the fluorescent screen for making the second electron beam impinge upon the fluorescent screen between the lines scanned by the first electron beam such that the second electron beam forms a visual display with lines 1/2 line int