Abstract: A variable geometry ejector (300) for cooling applications is disclosed comprising a primary fluid chamber (302); a suction chamber (320) downstream the primary fluid chamber (302); a primary nozzle (310) arranged so as to stream a working fluid from the primary fluid chamber (302) to the suction chamber (320); and a tail member (325) arranged downstream the primary nozzle (310), wherein any of the primary nozzle (310) and the tail member (325) is movable in relation to the other. The invention further discloses a system comprising the variable geometry ejector (300). The invention applies to cooling apparatus and systems industry.

Abstract: A variable geometry ejector (300) for cooling applications is disclosed comprising a primary fluid chamber (302); a suction chamber (320) downstream the primary fluid chamber (302); a primary nozzle (310) arranged so as to stream a working fluid from the primary fluid chamber (302) to the suction chamber (320); and a tail member (325) arranged downstream the primary nozzle (310), wherein any of the primary nozzle (310) and the tail member (325) is movable in relation to the other. The invention further discloses a system comprising the variable geometry ejector (300). The invention applies to cooling apparatus and systems industry.

Abstract: Ginga IBB applies to any Broadcast service (terrestrial TV, satellite TV, cable TV, IPTV) where the TV receivers are connected not only to a broadcast channel, but also to a broadband channel, from where multimedia applications can get more content to enrich end user experience in linear and non-linear TV services.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bay loading safety device including: —an articulated platform (14), whose level can be altered to adapt to the differences in height between a lorry trailer (10) and a loading bay (12), —a door (15) for shutting off access from (13) a building (11) opening onto the bay (12), —a set of buffers (16a, 16b) fixed on either side of the platform (14) to provide protection for the bay (12) when the lorry trailer (10) comes alongside the said bay (12), characterized in that it comprises, —a sensor (31) able to monitor a zone (34), called the crush zone, —a sensor (36) able to determine the distance of the lorry (10) from the bay (12), —an obstacle (35) that can be retracted during the travel of a lorry (10), so as to prevent it from coming alongside the bay (12) depending on whether the whole or part of a fixed or mobile object (17) situated in that zone (34) is present and on the distance of the lorry (10) from the bay (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bay loading safety device including —an articulated platform (14), whose level can be altered to adapt to the differences in height between a lorry trailer (10) and a loading bay (12),—a door (15) for shutting off access from (13) a building (11) opening onto the bay (12),—a set of buffers (16a, 16b) fixed on either side of the platform (14) to provide protection for the bay (12) when the lorry trailer (10) comes alongside the said bay (12), characterised in that it comprises,—a sensor (31) able to monitor a zone (34), called the crush zone,—a sensor (36) able to determine the distance of the lorry (10) from the bay (12),—an obstacle (35) that can be retracted during the travel of a lorry (10), so as to prevent it from coming alongside the bay (12) depending on whether the whole or part of a fixed or mobile object (17) situated in that zone (34) is present and on the distance of the lorry (10) from the bay (12).

Abstract: A Torpedo Pile (100) is described for the anchoring of floating structures used for drilling and production wells for oil and gas, the pile (100) comprising a tapering body (1) provided with fins (20) and a point (30) for embedding in the seabed, its upper end being provided with at least two plates (2) provided with flaps (3), said flaps being capable of inducing a rotation of the articulation elements (4) when a dragging force is exerted on the system. With the continuation of the dragging force, the plates (2) continue to rotate as far as a final configuration, when the points of contact (6) of stops (5) are reached. The pile (100) comprises one embodiment for permanent anchorage and another for temporary anchorage. The method of installation/withdrawal of the two embodiments is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lowering the viscosity of a fat based mixture comprising solids and fat that have been previously refined to a powdery mass characterized in that the powdery mass is submitted to elongational flow effective as such to provide breaking up of the agglomerates and intimate interactions of the solids with the fat thereby resulting in the production of a pasty mass with coating of the solids with the fat. The method enables to replace conching in a traditional conche or at least reduce conching time or increase the subsequent loading and throughput of the fat based mass in traditional conches.

Abstract: A Torpedo Pile (100) is described for the anchoring of floating structures used for drilling and production wells for oil and gas, the pile (100) comprising a tapering body (1) provided with fins (20) and a point (30) for embedding in the seabed, its upper end being provided with at least two plates (2) provided with flaps (3), said flaps being capable of inducing a rotation of the articulation elements (4) when a dragging force is exerted on the system. With the continuation of the dragging force, the plates (2) continue to rotate as far as a final configuration, when the points of contact (6) of stops (5) are reached. The pile (100) comprises one embodiment for permanent anchorage and another for temporary anchorage. The method of installation/withdrawal of the two embodiments is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lowering the viscosity of a fat based mixture comprising solids and fat that have been previously refined to a powdery mass characterized in that the powdery mass is submitted to elongational flow effective as such to provide breaking up of the agglomerates and intimate interactions of the solids with the fat thereby resulting in the production of a pasty mass with coating of the solids with the fat. The method enables to replace conching in a traditional conche or at least reduce conching time or increase the subsequent loading and throughput of the fat based mass in traditional conches.