Abstract: The invention describes a product and a method for generating electrical power directly from nuclear power. More particularly, the invention describes the use of a liquid semiconductor as a means for efficiently converting nuclear energy, either nuclear fission and/or radiation energy, directly into electrical energy. Direct conversion of nuclear energy to electrical energy is achieved by placing nuclear material in close proximity to a liquid semiconductor. Nuclear energy emitted from the nuclear material, in the form of fission fragments or radiation, enters the liquid semiconductor and creates electron-hole pairs. By using an appropriate electrical circuit an electrical load is applied and electrical energy generated as a result of the creation of the electron-hole pairs.

Abstract: The invention describes a product and a method for generating electrical power directly from nuclear power. More particularly, the invention describes the use of a liquid semiconductor as a means for efficiently converting nuclear energy, either nuclear fission and/or radiation energy, directly into electrical energy. Direct conversion of nuclear energy to electrical energy is achieved by placing nuclear material in close proximity to a liquid semiconductor. Nuclear energy emitted from the nuclear material, in the form of fission fragments or radiation, enters the liquid semiconductor and creates electron-hole pairs. By using an appropriate electrical circuit an electrical load is applied and electrical energy generated as a result of the creation of the electron-hole pairs.

Abstract: The invention describes a product and a method for generating electrical power directly from nuclear power. More particularly, the invention describes the use of a liquid semiconductor as a means for efficiently converting nuclear energy, either nuclear fission and/or radiation energy, directly into electrical energy. Direct conversion of nuclear energy to electrical energy is achieved by placing nuclear material in close proximity to a liquid semiconductor. Nuclear energy emitted from the nuclear material, in the form of fission fragments or radiation, enters the liquid semiconductor and creates electron-hole pairs. By using an appropriate electrical circuit an electrical load is applied and electrical energy generated as a result of the creation of the electron-hole pairs.

Abstract: A large mobile tower crane comprises a vertical multi-section lattice-type tower having its lower end fixedly mounted on the rotatable upper section of a self-propelled vehicle and a load-supporting multi-section lattice-type crane boom having its base end pivotally mounted on the upper end of the tower. A load to be lifted, swung and lowered, is attachable to a load line suspended from a pulley at the point end of the boom. The tower is selectively rotatable to swing the boom and the boom is selectively pivotable vertically to desired boom (luffing) angles. A crane control system employs strain gauge-type electronic sensing devices mounted on opposite lateral sides of the crane boom and on a side of the crane tower to provide electric signals pertaining to applied loads. A transducer provides an electric signal pertaining to boom angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a crane wherein a trailer-like counterweight carrier has a horizontal motion transmitting connection with a platform which is swivelably mounted on a crane base and which supports the boom and the mast of the crane. Guy connections between the counterweight carrier and the top of the mast and between the mast and the boom translate forward tilting force that a lifted load imposes upon the boom into lifting force on the counterweight carrier. A lost motion connection between the counterweight carrier and the platform comprises rigid members. It allows the carrier to be lifted to a predetermined height above the ground and at that point imposes upon the crane chassis further lift force upon the counterweight carrier, so that the crane base cooperates with the counterweight in resisting forward tilting of the boom under heavy loads. The lost motion connection requires no adjustment to adapt it for different loads and different inclinations of the boom and mast.

Abstract: Reaction of methallyl chloride (MAC) containing isocrotyl chloride (ICC) with aqueous sodium sulfite solution in an emulsion at 30.degree.-80.degree. C. and pH 7-11, maintained constant during the reaction by metered addition of sodium hydroxide solution is done in a two-step process, in the first step of which a mixture enriched in ICC and depleted in MAC from a preceding reaction batch and/or the second reaction step as excess organic residual phase, is reacted with an excess of concentrated sulfite solution until the MAC has been practically completely consumed; and, in the second step of which the reaction solution remaining after separating the unreacted ICC by distillation is reacted with a technical MAC/ICC mixture containing an excess of MAC until sulfite has been practically completely consumed. Thereafter, the excess organic residual phase is recycled to the first step after distillative separation. The MAC is preferably added in 10-40% excess in the second step.