Abstract: In a method and network for the analysis of synchronized data traffic, at least one network participant stores sent and/or received data packets in a mirror memory, and the data in the respective mirror memories are frozen and made available for evaluation via the entire data network, upon the occurrence of a trigger event in at least one of the active network participants, while maintaining the synchronized data traffic.

Abstract: In a method and network for transferring data and signals between terminal equipment via one or more switching stations, the data and digitized signals are combined in cells, with each cell having a header in which connection information is contained that designates a transmission or routing target. The terminal equipment and switching stations are synchronized so that the cells are transferred in a synchronized manner via one or more switching stations. Signals and high quality of service (QoS) data thus can be transferred through the same network.

Abstract: In a method and network for the analysis of synchronized data traffic, at least one network participant stores sent and/or received data packets in a mirror memory, and the data in the respective mirror memories are frozen and made available for evaluation via the entire data network, upon the occurrence of a trigger event in at least one of the active network participants, while maintaining the synchronized data traffic.

Abstract: In a method and network for transferring data and signals between terminal equipment via one or more switching stations, the data and digitized signals are combined in cells, with each cell having a header in which connection information is contained that designates a transmission or routing target. The terminal equipment and switching stations are synchronized so that the cells are transferred in a synchronized manner via one or more switching stations. Signals and high quality of service (QoS) data thus can be transferred through the same network.

Abstract: In order to improve a heat storage system, comprising a heat source, a heat storage device and a heat sink, between which heat is transferred by means of a heat transporting medium, such that a steam-powered engine which is to be operated with overcritical steam of the heat transporting medium can be operated with an inexpensive and simple construction of the heat storage system, it is suggested that the heat sink comprise a steam-powered engine to be operated with overcritical steam of the heat transporting medium, that the heat storage device comprise a Ruths storage device storing the heat transporting medium condensed in the form of a liquid bath and having a storage temperature below the critical temperature of the heat transfer medium and a superheat storage device connected with the Ruths storage device and having a storage temperature above the critical temperature of the heat transporting medium, that the heat storage system be operable during discharge such that in the Ruths storage device steam res

Abstract: The invention concerns a thermal storage unit with a storage container having an internal space for holding a storage medium, the internal space including a solidification zone, in which the storage medium is located following a solidification process, and an expansion zone, in which the storage medium can expand during the melting process. In order to improve this thermal storage unit so that the mechanical loads are reduced, permitting the storage container to have a simpler, cheaper constructional design, it is proposed that the storage container wall surfaces in contact with the storage medium are made of a material which is not wetted by the storage medium.

Abstract: To improve a heat storage system comprising a heat source, a heat storage device and a heat sink between which heat is transported by a heat transporting medium such that satisfactory storage and utilization of heat by a heat transporting medium near its critical temperature is possible, it is proposed that the heat storage device be designed as a Ruths storage device, with a bath of liquid required as heat transporting medium for the Ruths storage device being provided in a storage volume, that the storage volume contain in addition to the bath of liquid a latent heat storage material, that the storage temperature be selected so as to lie in the range of the critical temperature of the heat transporting medium and below it, and that the heat storage system be operable in such a way that during the discharging of the heat storage device via the heat sink, the bath of liquid heat transporting medium constantly surrounds the latent heat storage material essentially with thermal contact.

Abstract: An arrangement for the guidance or conductance of a beam during the treatment of a workpiece with a laser, especially during a surface treatment by the laser beam, through the intermediary of mirrors which are interposed in the path of the beam intermediate a laser source and the workpiece. At least one deflecting mirror of the mirrors is equipped with adjusting elements for implementing a locally variable topography of its mirror surface, and is actuated from a control apparatus for effectuating a deformation or distortion of the cross-sectional geometry of the beam in conformance with the measure of a specified geometry of the beam focal point on the surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: To improve a storage heater, which comprises a storage container with a wall region for the introduction of heat and a storage medium arranged in this storage container, in order to maximize the service life and to enable it to withstand a plurality of melting and solidifying processes, the wall region is provided with recesses opening out towards the storage medium, a wall surface of the region of the wall facing the storage medium is made of a material that is not wetted by the storage medium and the facing wall surfaces in the recesses are at a distance apart such that the storage medium does not enter them in the completely liquid state due to capillarity.

Abstract: In order to improve a heat pipe comprising a housing containing a heat-transporting medium, this housing having an evaporation region and a condensation region, such that the heat pipe operates in an optimum manner with respect to its transfer capacity, it is suggested that a vapor channel be provided in the housing, that an unwettable porous structure be arranged between the vapor channel and the condensation region, this structure being impermeable for the condensate due to its pore size, and that a condensate channel be provided for guiding the condensate from the condensation region to the evaporation region.

Abstract: A subordinate-ammunition member with a target-detecting arrangement, in which the arrangement externally of the wall of the member is oriented in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the member. The target detecting arrangement is arranged on a support which is movable relative thereto and is adapted be displaced from the interior outwardly of the wall structure of the subordinate-ammunition member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inoculating a liquid latent heat storage substance of the type convertible to the solid state on cooling is disclosed. A portion of the substance is caused to crystallize on a cooled active surface, immersed in the substance and preferably vertically arranged, whereupon the active surface is heated to fuse-off the formed crystals to release them into the liquid portion of the storage substance to thus form inoculation seeds on which further crystallization of the storage substance takes place on withdrawal of heat from same. In one described embodiment, a pair of active surfaces is provided by using a Peltier element operating with a DC source having selectively reversible polarity whereby one surface is cooled down while the other is heated and vice versa, depending on the instant polarity of the DC source.

Abstract: An arrangement for generating a firing or triggering signal for a projectile which is conveyed in a flying body overflying a target, wherein a target identifying circuit requires a processing period for the identification of a detected target pursuant to predetermined characteristics, and in which, subsequent to a waiting period dependent upon the flying altitude, there occurs a delay or lag period between the initiation of the firing signal and the ejection or, respectively, target impact of the projectile.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the cycle stability of a latent heat accumulator medium consisting essentially of a pure or saturated sodium sulfate salt melt. The cycle stability is increased by adding sulfuric acid to the latent heat accumulator medium in an amount of from 0.5 to 3%, by weight, based on the weight of the latent heat accumulator medium. The pH value of the latent heat accumulator medium is lowered without precipitation of impurities or the occurance of supercooling in the latent heat accumulator medium.

Abstract: A latent heat accumulator is disclosed including an upright container hav, in a major volume first section, a latent heat storage medium, and a passage for a heat exchange medium extending through the charge in the first section. The passage is of the type of a conduit provided with intake openings at different levels. The flow of heat exchange medium through the conduit generates low pressure at the intake openings with the result that a part of the surrounding charge of the heat storage medium is drawn into the conduit for thorough intermixing and heat transfer. The intake openings are preferably protected to prevent large solidified particles of the heat storage medium from blocking the openings or from entering the conduit. The invention improves the heat transfer capacity and reduces the charge of the heat storage medium entering the associated heat exchange circulation system while retaining a relatively simple structure of the accumulator.

Abstract: A latent heat accumulator is disclosed including a vessel for receiving a tent heat storage medium and a circuit for a heat exchanger medium. The heat exchanger medium is immiscible with the latent heat storage medium, has a different density than the heat storage medium and is openly conveyed through the heat storage medium. The vessel contains a collecting chamber for the heat exchanger medium and has a heat exchanger arranged therein. An external heat carrier medium flows through the heat exchanger for transfer of heat between the heat carrier medium and the heat exchange medium. The accumulator is characterized in that a first heat carrier medium for adding heat and a second heat carrier medium for withdrawing heat are conveyed in the heat exchanger in separate conduit systems which are in heat-conductive contact with each other and with the surrounding heat exchanger medium.

Abstract: A latent heat accumulator gives up its heat when a heat exchange medium is assed through the accumulator and around a circuit containing an external heat sink. The heat storage medium in the accumulator changes its state from liquid to solid as it gives up heat. In order to prevent heat exchange medium from being trapped by the heat storage medium as it solidifies, the exchange medium is always introduced directly into a zone where the storage medium is liquid.

Abstract: A method of charging and discharging a heat accumulator is disclosed, when a heat exchange medium is passed through a heat accumulator medium. The heat exchange medium can either be heated or cooled external to the heat accumulator medium. If it is heated, it gives up its heat to the accumulator medium, and in doing so changes from the gaseous to the liquid state. If it is cooled, it absorbs heat from the accumulator medium, and in doing so changes from the liquid to the gaseous state. In both cases, the opposite change of state is brought about by the heating or cooling external to the heat accumulator medium.

Abstract: A container is disclosed for storing a heat storage medium which changes ween solid and fluid states to store and release heat, characterized in that the container includes flexible walls which are displaced to vary the volume of the container in accordance with changes of the volume of the heat storage medium when in the solid state. The container includes at least one biasing device which normally biases the resilient walls toward an inwardly contracted condition for storing a first volume of the heat storage medium in the fluid state. During initial removal of heat from the medium, the medium changes from its fluid to its solid state, and upon further removal of heat from the solid medium, the density of the solid medium increases, thereby resulting in a decrease in the volume of the solid medium with the container remaining in its initial contracted condition.

Abstract: Heat exchange method and apparatus are disclosed which include the use of o non-mixable media of different temperatures that are brought in direct contact with each other to effect the transfer of heat from the heating medium to the heat storage medium. One of the media is normally a fluid and the other is preferably a substance -- such as a crystalline material -- which is operable between solid and liquid phases, whereby the latent heat produced by the phase transition is utilized in the heat exchanging process. Owing to the non-mixability of the two media, the first medium is bubbled through the second in direct heat exchanging contact when the second medium is in the liquid phase.