Abstract: A method for utilizing superplastic deformation with or without a novel joint compound that leads to the joining of advanced ceramic materials, intermetallics, and cermets. A joint formed by this approach is as strong as or stronger than the materials joined. The method does not require elaborate surface preparation or application techniques.

Abstract: A method for utilizing superplastic deformation with or without a novel joint compound that leads to the joining of advanced ceramic materials, intermetallics, and cermets. A joint formed by this approach is as strong as or stronger than the materials joined. The method does not require elaborate surface preparation or application techniques.

Abstract: A method for utilizing superplastic deformation with or without a novel joint compound that leads to the joining of advanced ceramic materials, intermetallics, and cermets. A joint formed by this approach is as strong as or stronger than the materials joined. The method does not require elaborate surface preparation or application techniques.

Abstract: A method for modifying existing direct reduction processes and retrofitting existing direct reduction facilities so as to increase the capacity of the facilities without the need for increasing the capacity of external reformers associated with the existing facilities comprises mixing preheated air with the reformed reducing gas produced in the external reformers and containing said mixture with excess natural gas in a reduction-reaction zone of the direct reduction reactor.

Abstract: A hybrid band that includes rigid segments into a paper web being formed in a paper manufacturing process. The band includes a carrier that has an adhesive surface for mounting the rigid segments thereon and spacing filler material between contiguous rigid segments for keep them in place. A jacket is formed over the combination that comprises the carrier, segments and filler material. The resulting hybrid band is prestretched prior to its insertion in a paper web being formed in order to compensate for the subsequent shrinkage of the paper web thereby accomplishing the proper and exact positioning of the segments on said paper web.

Abstract: A process for inserting rigid segments into a paper web being formed in a paper manufacturing process that includes the use of a paper forming screen roll, including the steps of cutting segments from a continuous rigid wire material and placing the rigid segments on a continuous strip of an adhesive carrier and placing elastic filler between the rigid segments placed on the carrier, forming a continuous elastic jacket covering the rigid segments and the filler means thereby forming a hybrid band. Through tensioning, the hybrid band is pre-stressed before feeding the pre-stressed hybrid band to the paper forming screen roll, sensing the position of the hybrid band on the paper forming screen roll, sensing the position of the hybrid band on the paper web, and regulating and controlling the positioning of the hybrid band through the adjustment of the tensioning in accordance with the position of the hybrid band in the paper web.