Abstract: A method and system of supplementing a main illuminating light with a supplementary illuminating light using a plurality of solid-state light emitters to illuminate a space according to a target illumination spectrum are provided. The method can include determining or receiving a reference illumination spectrum associated with the main illuminating light. The method can also include determining a spectral deviation between the reference illumination spectrum and the target illumination spectrum. The method can further include controlling the solid-state light emitters to emit respective emitter beams forming the supplementary illuminating light and illuminating the space along with the main illuminating light, the emitter beams having respective emitter spectra together defining a supplementary illumination spectrum of the supplementary illuminating light.

Abstract: In a method for obtaining a compacted material, a) a set of particles of raw materials is mixed with 1-50% by weight of a hydraulic binder to form a dry composition, the percentage being relative to the total weight of the dry composition, the particle size distribution of the raw material particles being characterised by a first reference diameter ?50 millimetres and a second reference diameter ?0.08 micrometres, b) the dry composition is mixed with 1-35% by weight of water to form a mixed composition, the percentage relative to the total weight of the dry composition, c) the mixed composition is vibrated ?0.3 millimetres at 20-80 Hertz, while a compressive stress is applied, the value of the applied compressive stress being at least 2 MegaPascal. Also disclosed is a method for obtaining a multilayer compacted material and to the materials obtained according to the methods.

Abstract: The present techniques generally concern techniques for managing horticultural load shedding. A system includes a plurality of horticultural light sources powered by an electrical utility, the plurality of horticultural light sources being disposed in a horticultural structure to irradiate at least one plant or crop; a control module in data communication with the electrical utility, the control module being adapted to receive information associated with at least one load shedding event and, in response thereto, produce a control signal; and a rendering module adapted to receive and process the control signal; and send illumination instructions to the plurality of horticultural light sources to adjust an emission profile of the plurality of horticultural light, thereby mitigating potentially negative effects on said at least one plant or crop growth. A method is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating a dynamic lighting scenario over a scenario timeline using solid-state light emitters. The method can include a step of providing a plurality of lighting reference points in the dynamic lighting scenario, each lighting reference point having an associated reference illumination state to be achieved at a corresponding reference moment of the scenario timeline. The method can also include a step of determining a plurality of sets of reference control parameters for the solid-state light emitters, each set of reference control parameters for producing the reference illumination state associated to a corresponding one of the plurality of lighting reference points. The method can also include driving the solid-state light emitters based on the plurality of reference control parameters to generate the dynamic lighting scenario.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing horticultural lighting scenarios including the steps of receiving lighting scenarios and storing lighting scenario attributes thereof in a data storage; transmitting the lighting scenarios to a horticultural structure for deployment on at least one horticultural lighting apparatus; acquiring runtime data generated during the execution of the lighting scenarios and storing the runtime data on the data storage.

Abstract: The present techniques generally concern methods and systems for managing undesired effects in an electrical grid, which may include rapid voltage change(s) and/or flicker(s). The system includes an event detection module operatively connected to a plurality of horticultural light sources. The event detection module is configured to determine a power usage of the horticultural light sources, based on illumination conditions, detect an event affecting the illumination conditions, determine whether the event causes the undesired effects in the electrical grid, based on an evolution of the power usage of the horticultural light sources in response to the event, and send illumination instructions to the horticultural light sources to adjust the power usage of the horticultural light sources, if the event causes the undesired effects.

Abstract: The present techniques generally concern methods and systems for monitoring and managing reactive power from horticultural lighting sources in an electrical grid. The techniques provided herein include determining or predicting distortive effects produced by the horticultural lighting sources, evaluating a power factor of the horticultural light sources, and based on a target power factor, adjusting the power factor of the horticultural light sources. The techniques described herein allow for an optimization of the power factor of the horticultural lighting sources in order to reduce, mitigate or eliminate the negative effects generally associated with the operation of horticultural light sources on the electrical grid.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing horticultural lighting scenarios including the steps of receiving lighting scenarios and storing lighting scenario attributes thereof in a data storage; transmitting the lighting scenarios to a horticultural structure for deployment on at least one horticultural lighting apparatus; acquiring runtime data generated during the execution of the lighting scenarios and storing the runtime data on the data storage.

Abstract: There is provided a supplemental illumination assembly for supplementing a spectral content of an initial illumination originating from an illuminating lamp. The illuminating lamp includes a main controller. The supplemental illumination assembly includes an elongated body; a plurality of supplemental light emitters mounted on the elongated body, each supplemental light emitter being configured to emit light having an emitter spectrum in a non-visible range; and a local controller provided on the elongated body and configured to control the supplemental light emitters, the local controller being in communication with the main controller of the illuminating lamp to receive control signals therefrom.

Abstract: A system for simulating and implementing lighting scenarios for driving a horticultural light source in accordance with illumination instructions.

Abstract: There are provided techniques for controlling horticultural light illuminating a crop or plant. There is provided a method that includes tracking integral indicators and/or external information representative of a growth parameter of the crop or plant, and adjusting the horticultural light based on the integral indicators and/or external information. There is also provided a system including a recipe module, a tracking module configured to track integral indicators, and a feedback loop configured to feed ongoing integral indicators to the recipe module, and, in response thereto, alter illumination instructions, thereby adjusting the lighting scenario to be transmitted to a horticultural lighting apparatus.

Abstract: A method and system of supplementing a main illuminating light with a supplementary illuminating light using a plurality of solid-state light emitters to illuminate a space according to a target illumination spectrum are provided. The method can include determining or receiving a reference illumination spectrum associated with the main illuminating light. The method can also include determining a spectral deviation between the reference illumination spectrum and the target illumination spectrum. The method can further include controlling the solid-state light emitters to emit respective emitter beams forming the supplementary illuminating light and illuminating the space along with the main illuminating light, the emitter beams having respective emitter spectra together defining a supplementary illumination spectrum of the supplementary illuminating light.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating a dynamic lighting scenario over a scenario timeline using solid-state light emitters. The method can include a step of providing a plurality of lighting reference points in the dynamic lighting scenario, each lighting reference point having an associated reference illumination state to be achieved at a corresponding reference moment of the scenario timeline. The method can also include a step of determining a plurality of sets of reference control parameters for the solid-state light emitters, each set of reference control parameters for producing the reference illumination state associated to a corresponding one of the plurality of lighting reference points. The method can also include driving the solid-state light emitters based on the plurality of reference control parameters to generate the dynamic lighting scenario.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zirconia mullite refractory composite comprising 55 wt.-% to 65 wt.-% Al2O3, 15 wt.-% to 25 wt.-% SiO2, 15 wt.-% to 25 wt.-% ZrO2 and less than 3 wt.-% raw material based impurities, whereby the mineralogical composition of the composite comprises 65 wt.-% to 85 wt.-% mullite and 15 wt.-% to 35 wt.-% zirconia.

Abstract: In a method for obtaining a compacted material, a) a set of particles of raw materials is mixed with 1-50% by weight of a hydraulic binder to form a dry composition, the percentage being relative to the total weight of the dry composition, the particle size distribution of the raw material particles being characterised by a first reference diameter ?50 millimetres and a second reference diameter ?0.08 micrometres, b) the dry composition is mixed with 1-35% by weight of water to form a mixed composition, the percentage relative to the total weight of the dry composition, c) the mixed composition is vibrated ?0.3 millimetres at 20-80 Hertz, while a compressive stress is applied, the value of the applied compressive stress being at least 2 MegaPascal. Also disclosed is a method for obtaining a multilayer compacted material and to the materials obtained according to the methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zirconia mullite refractory composite comprising 55 wt.-% to 65 wt.-% Al2O3, 15 wt.-% to 25 wt.-% SiO2, 15 wt.-% to 25 wt.-% ZrO2 and less than 3 wt.-% raw material based impurities, whereby the mineralogical composition of the composite comprises 65 wt.-% to 85 wt.-% mullite and 15 wt.-% to 35 wt.-% zirconia.

Abstract: The method for separation of metals from electronic cards includes a step of processing the electronic cards in an aqueous medium under supercritical conditions. The method also a later step of crushing solid materials coming from the treatment under supercritical conditions.

Abstract: A method of making a ceramic casting mould contains forming a contact layer on a disposable wax-type pattern of the article to be cast, placing the pattern in a preparation mould for defining the outer shape of the casting mould and filling the cavity formed between the pattern and the preparation mould with a ceramic slip which expands to form a coherent cellular foam adhering to the surface of the pattern, removing the pattern and adhered foam from the preparation mould after from 5 to 30 minutes, eliminating the pattern to leave a casting mould formed by the contact layer and the adhered foam, and then firing the casting mould to strengthen said mould. Ceramic slip compositions are also described.

Abstract: Method for lining a distributor for the continuous casting of metals, in particular steel, comprising preparing material for constituting a wear-resistant refractory lining of the distributor with raw natural dolomite, or raw natural calcite, or a mixture of these two materials, which are chosen with a particle size of between 0 and 5 mm, incorporating in this raw material a binder in proportions of 0.4 to 5% by weight and a mineral or organic plasticizer in proportions of 0.2 to 3% by weight and, after the lining has been placed in position on the distributor in the aqueous form, proceeding to the decarbonation of this lining in the course of its drying and baking, characterized in that the method further comprises incorporating in the material of the lining at least one compound having the property of shrinking at temperatures lower than about 700.degree. C.