Abstract: A pendulum valve includes a valve seat with a first sealing surface and a valve closure with a second sealing surface corresponding to the first sealing surface, wherein the valve closure is pivotably mounted about a pivot axis by means of a drive unit. The pendulum valve has a calibration surface and a position sensor for determining a distance between the position sensor and the calibration surface, wherein the position sensor is arranged with a fixed positional relationship relative to the valve seat and the calibration surface is connected to the valve closure and is movably arranged such that a position of the calibration surface and the distance between the position sensor and the calibration surface vary during a pivoting movement of the valve closure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an evaporator (V) comprising an evaporator body (3) surrounded by an evaporator housing (5) having an inlet (1) for supply of liquid into the evaporator housing (5) and an outlet (6) for discharge of vapour generated, wherein the evaporator body (3) comprises a multitude of plates (7) arranged flat one on top of another, wherein there is a liquid distributor (2) for distributing the liquid between the multitude of plates (7) arranged between the inlet (1) and the evaporator body (3), wherein each of the plates (7) comprises, on a first surface, a liquid distributor structure (10) with distributor conduits (20, 21, 22), an evaporator area (11) and a gas collection structure (12). The invention further relates to a corresponding fuel cell arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger having at least one sorption duct in which is arranged a sorption medium and through which a fluid can be made to flow, characterized in that the heat exchanger also contains at least one catalyst with which a fuel can be converted exothermically such that at least some of the resulting heat can be conveyed to the sorption medium. The invention also relates to a method for heating and/or conditioning a gas stream, having at least the following steps: supplying a gas stream, containing multiple different components, into a sorption duct in which is arranged a sorption medium, such that at least one component is bound in the sorption medium, and supplying and exothermically converting at least one fuel under the action of a catalyst, such that at least one component of the gas stream is expelled from the sorption medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel processor component for a propylene glycol fuel processor, comprising at least one housing (G) having at least two inlets (E1, E2) and two outlets (A1, A2), wherein there is a multitude of first plates (P1) having a first side (S1) and a second side (S2) and second plates (P2) having a third side (S3) and a fourth side (S4) arranged as a stack in the housing (G), wherein the stacked first and second plates (P1, P2) form at least first cavities (H1) and second cavities (H2), wherein the first inlet (E1) has fluid connection to the first outlet (A1) via first cavities (H1) and the second inlet (E2) has fluid connection to the second outlet (A2) via second cavities (H2). The invention further relates to a propylene glycol fuel processor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of starting-up a fuel cell arrangement (1) comprising a fuel processor (2) and a fuel cell (70), wherein the fuel processor (2) comprises the following components: a first evaporator (10), a reformer (20) arranged downstream of the first evaporator (10), a water-gas shift reactor (30), a PrOx reactor (40), a first heat exchanger (11), an afterburner (21) and a startup burner (50), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) electrically heating a heating arrangement in the fuel processor (2) to heat a first gas (G1), b) heating the components of the fuel processor (2) to a fixed operating temperature by circulating the heated first gas (G1) through at least the first heat exchanger (11) and the afterburner (21), c) catalytically combusting an atomized or evaporated fuel (B) in the startup burner (50) and then afterburning hydrogen in the afterburner (21) for further heating of the first gas (G1) via at least one heat exchanger, d) introducing the fuel (B) into the p

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for the on-site production of a sterilizing gas and sterilization of objects. In a first step of the method, an alcohol is catalytically converted to an alkene oxide. The alkene oxide is subsequently mixed with an inert gas comprising water vapor and nitrogen to produce a sterilizing gas. Finally, the objects are sterilized with the sterilizing gas. The only starting materials used throughout the entire method are at least one alcohol and a gas comprising oxygen and nitrogen. An apparatus is provided in which the method can be performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for the reforming of propylene glycol, comprising a support material (1) and a catalytic constituent (2), wherein the support material (1) is composed of one or more metal oxides, and the catalytic constituent (2) comprises at least one element selected from the following group: Rh, Ru, Pd, Pt and Ni.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger having at least one sorption duct in which is arranged a sorption medium and through which a fluid can be made to flow, characterized in that the heat exchanger also contains at least one catalyst with which a fuel can be converted exothermically such that at least some of the resulting heat can be conveyed to the sorption medium. The invention also relates to a method for heating and/or conditioning a gas stream, having at least the following steps: supplying a gas stream, containing multiple different components, into a sorption duct in which is arranged a sorption medium, such that at least one component is bound in the sorption medium, and supplying and exothermically converting at least one fuel under the action of a catalyst, such that at least one component of the gas stream is expelled from the sorption medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel processor component for a propylene glycol fuel processor, comprising at least one housing (G) having at least two inlets (E1, E2) and two outlets (A1, A2), wherein there is a multitude of first plates (P1) having a first side (S1) and a second side (S2) and second plates (P2) having a third side (S3) and a fourth side (S4) arranged as a stack in the housing (G), wherein the stacked first and second plates (P1, P2) form at least first cavities (H1) and second cavities (H2), wherein the first inlet (E1) has fluid connection to the first outlet (A1) via first cavities (H1) and the second inlet (E2) has fluid connection to the second outlet (A2) via second cavities (H2). The invention further relates to a propylene glycol fuel processor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an evaporator (V) comprising an evaporator body (3) surrounded by an evaporator housing (5) having an inlet (1) for supply of liquid into the evaporator housing (5) and an outlet (6) for discharge of vapour generated, wherein the evaporator body (3) comprises a multitude of plates (7) arranged flat one on top of another, wherein there is a liquid distributor (2) for distributing the liquid between the multitude of plates (7) arranged between the inlet (1) and the evaporator body (3), wherein each of the plates (7) comprises, on a first surface, a liquid distributor structure (10) with distributor conduits (20, 21, 22), an evaporator area (11) and a gas collection structure (12). The invention further relates to a corresponding fuel cell arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of starting-up a fuel cell arrangement (1) comprising a fuel processor (2) and a fuel cell (70), wherein the fuel processor (2) comprises the following components: a first evaporator (10), a reformer (20) arranged downstream of the first evaporator (10), a water-gas shift reactor (30), a PrOx reactor (40), a first heat exchanger (11), an afterburner (21) and a startup burner (50), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) electrically heating a heating arrangement in the fuel processor (2) to heat a first gas (G1), b) heating the components of the fuel processor (2) to a fixed operating temperature by circulating the heated first gas (G1) through at least the first heat exchanger (11) and the afterburner (21), c) catalytically combusting an atomized or evaporated fuel (B) in the startup burner (50) and then afterburning hydrogen in the afterburner (21) for further heating of the first gas (G1) via at least one heat exchanger, d) introducing the fuel (B) into the p

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for the reforming of propylene glycol, comprising a support material (1) and a catalytic constituent (2), wherein the support material (1) is composed of one or more metal oxides, and the catalytic constituent (2) comprises at least one element selected from the following group: Rh, Ru, Pd, Pt and Ni.

Abstract: A micro-evaporator is disclosed which is easy to manipulate and can be operated problem-free over a large temperature range. The micro-evaporator has micro-evaporator channels in a trapezoidal region, comprising an inlet region opening in the liquid feed chamber with a small diameter, and an outlet region opening into the vapor collecting chamber with a large diameter.

Abstract: A reformer fuel cell system having a plurality of components, that are a plurality of partial reformer systems forming a reformer for the generation of a hydrogen-rich gas and a fuel cell for the generation of electric current with use being made of the hydrogen-rich gas. A burner device is arranged outside of the reformer and the fuel cell is provided for the generation of a hot exhaust gas. An exhaust gas supply assembly supplies the exhaust gas to at least two of the components wherein the exhaust gas supply assembly defines the flow path of the exhaust gas such that the exhaust gas flows to and/or through the components according to the level of their particular operating temperature in descending temperature order. In this manner, it is easily possible to directly heat up the individual components to the level of their particular operating temperature in a selective manner.

Abstract: A micro-evaporator is disclosed which is easy to manipulate and can be operated problem-free over a large temperature range. The micro-evaporator has micro-evaporator channels in a trapezoidal region, comprising an inlet region opening in the liquid feed chamber with a small diameter, and an outlet region opening into the vapor collecting chamber with a large diameter.

Abstract: A reformer fuel cell system having a plurality of components, that are a plurality of partial reformer systems forming a reformer for the generation of a hydrogen-rich gas and a fuel cell for the generation of electric current with use being made of the hydrogen-rich gas. A burner device is arranged outside of the reformer and the fuel cell is provided for the generation of a hot exhaust gas. An exhaust gas supply assembly supplies the exhaust gas to at least two of the components wherein the exhaust gas supply assembly defines the flow path of the exhaust gas such that the exhaust gas flows to and/or through the components according to the level of their particular operating temperature in descending temperature order. In this manner, it is easily possible to directly heat up the individual components to the level of their particular operating temperature in a selective manner.

Abstract: A container for the gastight sealing of a respirator. The container has two container shells (1, 2) abutting on front surfaces with a circumferential sealing element. The container second container shell (2) is provided with a handle (3) mounted at two opposite points of rotation (6). The handle (3) has a lever arm (5), which engages in the first container shell (1) in the closed position of the container. In the closed position of the container, the handle (3) preferably engages in an additional bracket (4) that is detachably connected to the first container shell (1).

Abstract: A respirator to be worn in front of the chest with regeneration of the breathing air, containing a regenerating cartridge with a plurality of chemical layers, a breathing bag, a connection piece on the side of the breathing bag located opposite the regenerating cartridge, a breathing hose pointing from the connection piece to the user, and an oxygen-releasing starting device at the regenerating cartridge. The supply of oxygen into the breathing bag and the wear properties are improved by the breathing bag being designed as a bag lying flat on the regenerating cartridge and having a ring-shaped hose part, which can be laid around the neck of the user. This provides a neck opening formed within the breathing bag. An opening is provided in the chemical layer located opposite the breathing bag. A starting device is accommodated in this opening such that it is in flow connection with a collector chamber opening into the breathing bag.

Abstract: A container and locking device for gas tightly locking a container for gas masks and breathing equipment containing moisture-sensitive filter mass, including a first container shell and a second container shell, each container shell having outwardly projecting circumferential edges at front surfaces, the first container shell and the second container shell abutting at the front surfaces. A strap surrounding the projecting circumferential edges to clamp the circumferential edges. A sealing member connecting the first container shell and the second container shell, the sealing member being inserted into grooves located at the front surfaces of the first container shell and the second container shell.

Abstract: A gas mask and breathing equipment air cleaning cartridge (1) with a carbon dioxide-binding chemical packing (4) and an insert (3). The insert has legs (6) arranged in a radiate pattern perpendicularly to the direction of flow. The legs (6) have a flexibility that compensates for differences in the filling ratios of the strands (5) of chemical and have an identical bent zigzag-shaped designs to provide good heat distribution in the circumferential direction and good resistance to vibrations and shocks.