Abstract: The invention relates to an annular tool (1) having at least one working region (4) oriented radially outward and having high wear resistance, and a clamping part (5) closer to the axis, in particular a roller bit or cutting ring for rock, in particular for tunnel boring machines, made of a material which is formed from an iron-based alloy as matrix having incorporated hard material particles, wherein the hard material particles are formed from carbide and/or nitride and/or oxide and/or boride, possibly as carbonitride or oxycarbonitride having a boron component of at least one of the elements, or in mixed form of the elements from groups 4 and 5 of the periodic system, and have a density at room temperature of more than 7400 kg/m3, preferably of more than 7600 kg/m3. The invention further relates to methods for the production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metering module (15) for a liquid reducing agent, in particular a urea-water solution, for mixing the reducing agent with a gas, in particular air, for further introduction into an exhaust pipe (5) of an internal combustion engine (1). The metering module (15) comprises a metering valve (31) having a conduit (33), a compressed air duct (49) and a mixing chamber (35). An outlet opening of the conduit (33) for the reducing agent is arranged in the mixing chamber (35) at a distance from the mid-axis of the metering module (36).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metering module (15) for a liquid reducing agent, in particular a urea-water solution, for mixing the reducing agent with a gas, in particular air, for further introduction into an exhaust pipe (5) of an internal combustion engine (1). The metering module (15) comprises a metering valve (31) having a conduit (33), a compressed air duct (49) and a mixing chamber (35). An outlet opening of the conduit (33) for the reducing agent is arranged in the mixing chamber (35) at a distance from the mid-axis of the metering module (36).

Abstract: A method for the production and processing of alloyed casting material for a working part of an indefinite chill roll, a corresponding casting material and a composite indefinite chill roll incorporating the casting material. The method comprises providing a melt of a certain composition, casting the melt and subjecting the resultant body to a heat treatment. The composition of the melt is adjusted so as to afford a certain graphite and carbide distribution.

Abstract: A method of the production and processing of alloyed casting material for a working part of an indefinite chill roll, a corresponding casting material and a composite indefinite chill roll incorporating the casting material. The method comprises providing a melt of a certain composition, casting the melt and subjecting the resultant body to a heat treatment. The composition of the melt is adjusted so as to afford a certain graphite and carbide distribution.

Abstract: Internal combustion engine and method of operating the engine, wherein the engine includes at least one cylinder and a cylinder head. At least one piston is included having a top dead center position wherein the piston is disposed near the cylinder head and a bottom dead center position wherein the piston is disposed away from the cylinder head. The piston and cylinder are movable with respect to one another. A crankshaft is provided. At least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve are included. Each valve is controlled to respectively allow gas intake and exhaust gas discharge. A movable recuperator is disposed between the cylinder head and the piston. The recuperator allows at least one of intake gas to flow from the intake valve and through the recuperator, and exhaust gas to flow through the recuperator and to the exhaust valve. The recuperator moves only when the piston is in a region of the top dead center position and in a region of the bottom dead center position.