Abstract: The present application relates to a process for the purification of waste materials or industrial by-products, the process comprising the steps of: a) Preparing a composition (C) by blending or mixing waste materials or industrial by-products comprising chlorine (B) with one or more materials comprising heavy metals (HM) b) Reacting (B) and (HM) by thermal treatment of (C) c) Separating evaporated heavy metal chloride compounds (HMCC) d) Obtaining a solid material after the thermal treatment step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for monitoring the position of a shaft of a test bench, wherein the shaft is accommodated in an enclosure which substantially encloses at least part of the shaft in the circumferential direction, wherein the enclosure has an inner surface facing the shaft and the inner surface is arranged so that it does not touch the shaft in an intended position of the shaft, wherein at least one conductor loop is arranged on the inner surface and transmits an electrical signal, preferably a closed-circuit current.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for testing, in particular high-frequency testing, a test item, for example an electrical machine or a converter, comprising: a simulation unit for simulating an electrical energy accumulator using a simulation model; and an electrical connection line, via which the test item can be connected to the simulation unit; wherein the device comprises compensation impedance for compensating for an impedance in accordance with a line inductance of the connection line.

Abstract: An apparatus for gripping an object includes a base element and at least three gripping arms which are mounted on the base element. The at least three gripping arms are each movable independently of one another relative to the base element and the object can be picked up by the at least three gripping arms. The at least three gripping arms each have a hook-shaped gripping tool.

Abstract: A force measurement module for determining of a force when installing a battery module into a battery housing includes a housing having a shape and external dimensions substantially of the battery module and at least one force sensor arranged in the housing. The at least one force sensor is configured to determine a force when installing the housing into the battery housing. Furthermore, a method for determining a force when installing a battery module into a battery housing is provided.

Abstract: A device for gripping an object includes a base element and at least two gripping arms held on the base element. The at least two gripping arms are movable relative to one another and the base element into a configuration suitable for gripping and picking up the object. Preferably at least three gripping arms are provided, with each arm being able to move independently of one another relative to the base element, and a sensor such as a camera provides signals to electronics which can determine the position of the at least three gripping arms and control movement of the gripping arms into position to grip and pick up the object. A method for gripping and picking up an object using the gripping device is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for calibrating a battery simulator having an input and an output, wherein a current path with an apparatus for measuring the current strength and with at least one capacitor is provided between the input and output. Furthermore, a voltage path can be provided between the input and output, with an apparatus for measuring the voltage and/or a current transformer, in the secondary current of which the apparatus for measuring the current strength is connected. If a battery simulator is connected to the apparatus it can charge the capacitor and then the capacitor can charge the battery simulator, whilst the current strength and voltage are measured, and on that basis the internal measurement devices of the battery simulator are calibrated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for testing, in particular high-frequency testing, a test item, for example an electrical machine or a converter, comprising: a simulation unit for simulating an electrical energy accumulator using a simulation model; and an electrical connection line, via which the test item can be connected to the simulation unit; wherein the device comprises compensation impedance for compensating for an impedance in accordance with a line inductance of the connection line.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting at least one component includes a supporting device having a first and at least one second support element, which are mounted movably relative to each other, and a shape-defining device with a surface contour which fits, at least in some regions, a contour of a supporting section of the component. The supporting device can be placed against the shape-defining device, and, by contact of the at least two support elements with the surface contour of the shape-defining device, the first support element can be moved into a defined position relative to the at least second support element, in which position the at least two support elements reproduce the contour of the supporting section, at least in some regions.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting at least one component includes a supporting device having a first and at least one second support element, which are mounted movably relative to each other, and a shape-defining device with a surface contour which fits, at least in some regions, a contour of a supporting section of the component. The supporting device can be placed against the shape-defining device, and, by contact of the at least two support elements with the surface contour of the shape-defining device, the first support element can be moved into a defined position relative to the at least second support element, in which position the at least two support elements reproduce the contour of the supporting section, at least in some regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for calibrating a battery simulator having an input and an output, wherein a current path with an apparatus for measuring the current strength and with at least one capacitor is provided between the input and output. Furthermore, a voltage path can be provided between the input and output, with an apparatus for measuring the voltage and/or a current transformer, in the secondary current of which the apparatus for measuring the current strength is connected. If a battery simulator is connected to the apparatus it can charge the capacitor and then the capacitor can charge the battery simulator, whilst the current strength and voltage are measured, and on that basis the internal measurement devices of the battery simulator are calibrated.

Abstract: A cylinder head with liquid cooling, and which has an intake port which opens into a combustion chamber, an exhaust port per cylinder, a fuel injection device which opens into the combustion chamber and which adjoins the intake port and the exhaust port, and at least one cooling chamber which is arranged in the cylinder head. A cooling distribution duct, which is drilled or pre-cast, is arranged in a region of the fire deck, and extends substantially parallel to the fire deck and opens into an annular chamber surrounding the fuel injection device. The annular chamber has at least one substantially radial first cooling bore which is directed towards a valve web region formed between the intake port and the exhaust port and which adjoins the fire deck.

Abstract: A cylinder head with liquid cooling, and which has an intake port which opens into a combustion chamber, an exhaust port per cylinder, a fuel injection device which opens into the combustion chamber and which adjoins the intake port and the exhaust port, and at least one cooling chamber which is arranged in the cylinder head. A cooling distribution duct, which is drilled or pre-cast, is arranged in a region of the fire deck, and extends substantially parallel to the fire deck and opens into an annular chamber surrounding the fuel injection device. The annular chamber has at least one substantially radial first cooling bore which is directed towards a valve web region formed between the intake port and the exhaust port and which adjoins the fire deck.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a level plate that is arranged between a cylinder head and a cylinder, is adjacent to a combustion chamber and is provided with at least one opening for at least one inlet valve and/or one outlet valve and/or at least one injection equipment or the like, the plate bordering on a level cylinder head bottom. In order to reduce the introduction of heat into the cylinder head in the easiest possible way, the diameter of the opening is larger than the valve seat for the inlet valve and/or for the outlet valve and the valve seat for the inlet valve and/or for the outlet valve is formed by the cylinder head or by a valve seat ring that is solidly connected thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multicylinder internal combustion engine with an engine braking system including intake and exhaust valves and at least one additional brake valve for each cylinder, the exhaust valves opening into an exhaust system. Further a preferably tubular pressure reservoir with a pressure regulating valve is provided, into which braking channels departing from the brake valves are leading, so that a gas exchange between the individual cylinders is possible upon actuation of the brake valves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multicylinder internal combustion engine with an engine braking system including intake and exhaust valves and at least one additional brake valve for each cylinder, the exhaust valves opening into an exhaust system. Further a preferably tubular pressure reservoir with a pressure regulating valve is provided, into which braking channels departing from the brake valves are leading, so that a gas exchange between the individual cylinders is possible upon actuation of the brake valves.

Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion engine with a level plate that is arranged between a cylinder head and a cylinder, is adjacent to a combustion chamber and is provided with at least one opening for at least one inlet valve and/or one outlet valve and/or at least one injection equipment or the like, said plate bordering on a level cylinder head bottom. In order to reduce the introduction of heat into the cylinder head in the easiest possible way, there is provided that the diameter of the opening is larger than the valve seat for the inlet valve and/or for the outlet valve and that the valve seat for the inlet valve and/or for the outlet valve is formed by the cylinder head or by a valve seat ring that is solidly connected thereto.