Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise metal complexes of mono through tetradentate ligands comprising N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors bonded to the metal. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: Absorbent sulfur oxide composition, regeneratable, usable in thermal generators and comprising a magnesian type pulverulent absorbent. According to the invention, the composition further comprises a powder having a grain size less than 50 micrometers and containing at least one metallic oxide.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise metal complexes of mono through tetradentate ligands comprising N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors bonded to the metal. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: Compounds and methods of preparing compounds represented by structural formula (I): wherein X represents any suitable counter-anion; R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkoxy or nitro; R3, R4, R5 and R6 each independently represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C1-6 alkoxy; and R7, R8, R9 and R10 each independently represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C1-6 alkoxy. Compounds represented by structural formula (I) are useful in treating or preventing free radical-associated diseases or conditions in mammals.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for regenerating used absorbent derived from a desulphurizing zone or from a gas containing sulphur oxides, comprising regeneration simultaneous with filtering of said absorbent, in reducing atmosphere, and which further consists in partial combustion of a regenerating gas upstream of the regeneration process, and in mixing the products of said partial combustion with the used absorbent before the regeneration-filtering step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combustion chamber of a gas turbine working on liquid fuel, comprising a tubular enclosure (2) having at least one pressurized air inlet, a liquid fuel injection means (6) positioned on or in proximity to the longitudinal axis XX′ of the tubular enclosure, an outlet to the turbine.

Abstract: A combustion chamber of a gas turbine working on liquid fuel includes a tubular enclosure (2) having at least one pressurized air inlet, a liquid fuel injection means (6) positioned on or in proximity to the longitudinal axis (XX′) of the tubular enclosure, and an outlet to the turbine. The fuel injection means (6) includes a series of orifices (62) arranged so as to create separate fuel jets, the jets being arranged in the direction of the generatrices of a cone with an angle ranging between 30° and 60° at the vertex thereof. The chamber includes at least two types of pressurized air inlets placed close to each other, the first one (7) taking in the air helically around the longitudinal axis of the combustion chamber, the second air inlet (8) being tangential to enclosure (2) so as to create, around the fuel jets, counterrotating flows intended to improve mixing of the air and of said fuel.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas-turbine combustion chamber comprising at least a zone (11) referred to as pilot combustion zone into which at least a first pilot fuel injection means (3) and an associated first oxidizer injection means (4) open; a main combustion zone (12) into which at least a second main fuel injection means (7) and an associated second oxidizer injection means (8) open, all of it being maintained under a pressure P1 inside an enclosure (14). According to the invention, said chamber further comprises a mechanical means (15-19) for controlling the second flow of oxidizer, which reacts to the pressure difference between the inside (P1) and the atmospheric pressure (Po) outside enclosure (14), said pressure difference being directly linked with the engine speed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for production of shaft passages in a molded plastic part, a mold, and the use of the process of production in, for example, a flap device particularly for a feed system for internal combustion engines, characterized in that it consists of: providing a recess by the advance of a slide of the molding tool between two adjacent bearings each associated with sites of different moving parts, and forming a bearing portion on each side of the sites of each moving part by a moving wedge relative to a slide, whereby the wedge carries a pin that is intended to form a bearing portion of one side of the moving part.

Abstract: Compounds and methods of preparing compounds represented by structural formula (I): wherein X represents any suitable counter-anion; R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkoxy or nitro; R3, R4, R5 and R6 each independently represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C1-6 alkoxy; and R7, R8, R9 and R10 each independently represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C1-6 alkoxy. Compounds represented by structural formula (I) are useful in treating or preventing free radical-associated diseases or conditions in mammals.

Abstract: An incinerator fumes processing plant has a first reactor (1) with fumes and injected absorbent flowing longitudinally through it. The flow from the first reactor enters a second reactor tangentially. The second reactor (2) is constructed so that the flow is driven by a rotating motion so as to separate progressively, and by centrifugal effect, the solid particles from the gases. The second reactor includes means (2a, 2b) for recirculating in the plant part of the solid particles separated in the second reactor. The dedusted fumes are then discharged from the plant.

Abstract: A device for removing carbon deposits on solid objects, includes an inlet (102) for the objects to be treated, a zone (101a) for heating the objects having a feed (104) and an outlet for the heating gas, a zone (101b) for treating the objects by oxidation and/or gasification having a feed (105) and an outlet (108) for the gasification fluid, an outlet (118) for the treated objects. The heating zone (101a ) and the treating zone (101b) are situated in a single enclosure (100) and comprise a substantially flat-bottomed vibrating element (101) intended for transport of the objects, the bottom allowing support of the objects, diffusion of the fluid through the objects and transmission of the vibrations. A zone (101c) for cooling solids, placed in the enclosure (100) downstream from the treating zone (101b) in relation to the direction of displacement of the solids in the enclosure (100), and a heater (115) external to enclosure (100) is provided.

Abstract: The invention describes a nozzle and a burner for oil-well tests comprising a plurality of nozzles. The nozzle comprises means for injecting an air-oil mixture to be burnt in the direction of a combustion zone, the flow of air at the outlet of the nozzle allowing the air in the air-oil mixture to create an air induction effect, that is to say entrainment of air, which is sufficient along the whole length of the jet to ensure the combustion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the specification and claims, and the substituent R.sup.2 is ##STR2## The pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates of these piperidine derivatives are also described. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the piperidine derivatives, and to their use in the treatment of conditions mediated by tachykinins.

Abstract: The invention relates to piperidine derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.2-4 alkoxy group; R.sup.2 is ##STR2## R.sup.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may each independently represent a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or trifluoromethyl group;and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, to processes for their preparation, and their use in the treatment of conditions mediated by tachykinins.

Abstract: A catalytic combustion process for at least one fuel comprises the use of a plurality of successive catalytic zones, the process being characterized in that at least one of the first catalytic zones includes a catalyst comprising a monolithic substrate, a porous support based on a refractory inorganic oxide and an active phase constituted by cerium, iron and optionally zirconium, also at least one metal selected from the group formed by palladium and platinum; and in that at least one of the subsequent catalytic zones includes an active phase comprising: an oxide of at least one element A with valency X selected from the group formed by barium, strontium and rare-earths; at least one element B with valency Y selected from the group formed by Mn, Co and Fe; and at least one element C selected from the group formed by Mg and Zn, and aluminium; the oxide may have formula A.sub.1-x B.sub.y C.sub.z Al.sub.12-y-z O.sub.19-.delta., x being 0 to 0.25, y being 0.5 to 3; and z being 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group; R.sup.2 is ##STR2## R.sup.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may each independently represent a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or trifluoromethyl group;R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.m cyclopropyl, --S(O).sub.n C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, NR.sup.7 R.sub.8, CH.sub.2 C(O)CF.sub.3 or trifluoromethyl group;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 may each independently represent a hydrogen atom, or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or acyl group;x represents zero or 1;n represents zero, 1 or 2;m represents zero or 1;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof; to processes for their preparation; and their use in the treatment of conditions mediated by tachykinins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for treating cellulosic fibers using high temperatures that is effective to result in modified cellulosic fibers that exhibit desired properties such as water retention values and wet curl values. The high temperature process is quite efficient and has been found to produce cellulosic fibers that are essentially uniformly treated. Also disclosed is a handsheet prepared from the treated cellulosic fibers for use in disposable absorbent products.

Abstract: Described is a process of catalytic combustion with staged fuel injection that comprises: a first injection of fuel and air, the passage of the air-fuel mixture that is formed into a catalytic zone, and a second fuel injection into the flow of output from said catalytic zone; with said process being characterized in that said catalytic zone comprises at least one catalyst that comprises a monolithic substrate, a porous support based on a refractory inorganic oxide, and an active phase that comprises cerium, iron, and optionally zirconium, as well as at least one metal that is selected from the group that is formed by palladium and platinum; the content of porous support is between 100 and 400 g per liter of catalyst; the cerium content is between 0.3 and 20% by weight relative to the porous support; the zirconium content is between 0 and 20% by weight relative to the porous support; with the iron content being between 0.01 and 3.