Abstract: A petrolatum composition comprises from 10 to 60 wt % of a wax having an average number of carbon atoms per molecule of between 25 and 70, and having between 5 and 50 wt % branched paraffins in which the branches are selected from methyl and ethyl branches; from 10 to 60 wt % of a linear paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms per molecule of between 10 and 20; and optionally, a low melt wax. The petrolatum composition has a drop melt point of from 35° C. to 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition, characterized in that the resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, a soluble copper compound and a heterocyclic aromatic amine and which resin composition is essentially free of cobalt. The present invention further relates to a two component composition in which the first component comprises such a resin composition and in which the second component comprises an organic peroxide.

Abstract: Liquid radiation curable compositions are disclosed which are suitable for hybrid (i.e. cationic and free-radical) polymerization when processed via additive fabrication equipment utilizing sources of actinic radiation with peak spectral intensities in the UV/vis region. Also disclosed are methods of creating three-dimensional parts via additive fabrication processes utilizing sources of actinic radiation with peak spectral intensities in the UV/vis region employing liquid radiation curable compositions suitable for hybrid polymerization, and the parts cured therefrom.

Abstract: Photovoltaic module with a negative terminal (5) and a positive terminal (6), and a parallel connection (3, 4) of m sub-modules (2) connected to the negative and the positive terminal (5, 6) of the photovoltaic module (1). Each of the m sub-modules (2) has a string of n series-connected back-contact cells (9), wherein the n cells (9) of each sub-module (2) are arranged in an array. The parallel connection (3, 4) and connections (8) for each string of n series-connected back contact cells (9) are provided in a back conductive sheet, and the back conductive sheet comprises designated areas (7) for the parallel connection (3, 4), corresponding to edge parts of each corresponding sub-module (2).

Abstract: Back side connection layer for a photo-voltaic module comprising a plurality of PV-cells (i,j), the plurality PV-cells (i,j) being of a type having one or more back side contacts and divided in a preset number of strings (3) of series connected PV-cells (i. j). By-pass diodes are connectable in parallel to each of the preset number of strings (3), and three or more strings (3) are provided. The plurality of PV-cells (i,j) are positioned such that electrical connections to the first PV-cell and last PV-cell of each of the preset number of strings (3) are provided in a part of the back side connection layer overlapping a part of a two-by-two arrangement of PV-cells (i,j).

Abstract: Back side connection layer for a photo-voltaic module with a plurality of PV-cells (1, 2). The PV-cells (1, 2) are of a type having a plurality of back side contacts (11, 12). A by-pass diode connection path (6) is formed in the back side connection layer (3) along an edge direction of two adjacent cells (1, 2) with a straight or meandering pattern around outer contacts (4, 5) of the plurality of back side contacts (11, 12) of the two adjacent cells (1, 2).

Abstract: Photovoltaic module with a back side conductive substrate (10) and a plurality of PV-cells (2) having back contacts and being arranged in an array on a top surface of the back side conductive substrate (10). A circuit of series and/or parallel connected PV-cells (2) is formed by connections (8) between the back contacts and the back side conductive substrate (10). A plurality of by-pass diodes (5) are present having back contacts (6a, 6b) in electrical contact with the circuit of series and/or parallel connected PV-cells (2), wherein the by-pass diodes (5) are positioned on empty parts (4) of the top surface of the back side conductive substrate (10). Each by-pass diode is a wafer based diode and is connected in parallel with one or more PV-cells (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition, characterized in that the resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, a soluble copper compound and a heterocyclic aromatic amine and which resin composition is essentially free of cobalt. The present invention further relates to a two component composition in which the first component comprises such a resin composition and in which the second component comprises an organic peroxide.

Abstract: Methods for detecting micro-organisms and/or biological substances in a fluid are provided.

Abstract: In an assembly of photo-voltaic cells, the cells are arranged in a matrix and connected in series. Bypass diodes are connected in parallel respective parts of the series connection. In each of these parts, the cells are arranged in a sub-matrix, for example of 4×4 cells. The matrix contains rows of sub-matrices that have identical first sub-matrix connection patterns, except at the edge of the matrix, where sub-matrices with a second sub-matrix connection pattern are used. Each first sub-matrix connection pattern extends over a plurality of rows of photo-voltaic cells of the matrix, running back and forth along successive columns through the plurality of rows. Each second sub-matrix connection patterns extends over a plurality of columns of photo-voltaic cells of the matrix, running back and forth along successive rows through the plurality of columns. The second sub-matrix connection patterns, connect first sub-matrix connection patterns at ends of pairs of the rows of first sub-matrix connection patterns.

Abstract: A petrolatum composition comprises from 10 to 60 wt % of a wax having an average number of carbon atoms per molecule of between 25 and 70, and having between 5 and 50 wt % branched paraffins in which the branches are selected from methyl and ethyl branches; from 10 to 60 wt % of a linear paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms per molecule of between 10 and 20; and optionally, a low melt wax. The petrolatum composition has a drop melt point of from 35° C. to 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition, characterized in that the resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, a soluble copper compound and a heterocyclic aromatic amine and which resin composition is essentially free of cobalt. The present invention further relates to a two component composition in which the first component comprises such a resin composition and in which the second component comprises an organic peroxide.

Abstract: This present invention relates to an automatic toxicological fluid sample preparation module and method for use thereof, for automatically preparing a fluid sample for the detection and measurement of toxics and/or toxicological effects. The invention further relates to an automatic analysis system. The automatic toxicological fluid sample preparation module comprising: an inlet for automatically obtaining a sample directly from a fluid or fluid stream to be analyzed; preparation for preparing the fluid sample from the sample, comprising first coupling means for coupling with the inlet; and—an outlet for discharge of prepared fluid to measurement means, wherein the preparation means comprise indicator micro-organisms.

Abstract: This present invention relates to an automatic fluid sample preparation module and method for use thereof, for automatically preparing a fluid sample for detecting micro-organisms and/or biological substances. The invention further relates to an automatic analysis system. The automatic fluid sample preparation module comprises:—an inlet for automatically obtaining a sample directly from a fluid or fluid stream to be analyzed; —preparation means for preparing the fluid sample from the sample, comprising first coupling means for coupling with the inlet; and—an outlet for discharge of prepared fluid to measurement means, wherein the preparation means are provided such that micro-organisms and/or biological substances from one or multiple samples are accumulated in the prepared fluid sample.

Abstract: Device for automatically analyzing micro organisms in an aqueous sample using filter cytometry comprising at least one filter holder and processing modules, wherein the filter holder is arranged to contain a filter for receiving the sample, wherein the processing modules comprise sample application means for applying the sample to the filter in the holder and imaging means for imaging the micro organisms on the filter, wherein the device furthermore comprises displacement means for automatically moving the filter holder between the processing modules and wherein each of the modules and the filter holder are arranged to removable connect for interaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition, characterized in that the resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, a soluble copper compound and a heterocyclic aromatic amine and which resin composition is essentially free of cobalt. The present invention further relates to a two component composition in which the first component comprises such a resin composition and in which the second component comprises an organic peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable coating composition comprising (A) a compound according to P-(D-(meth)acrylate)n having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of at least 500 kg/kmol, wherein n=240, P=oligomeric or polymeric backbone, and D comprises an urethane group and an heterocyclic group, said heterocyclic group having a Boltzmann average dipole moment of at least 2.5 Debye, and (B) a reactive diluent. The heteorocylic group is preferably an oxazolidone group. The invention further relates to a method for making a resin composition comprising a compound comprising an oxazolidone group and an (meth)acrylate group, said method comprising a reaction step introducing the (meth)acrylate group into the compound, wherein said reaction step is carried out in the presence of an antioxidant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising radiation curable components wherein at least one component of the radiation curable composition contains a functional group which, when attached to an acrylate group has a calculated Boltzmann average dipole moment of higher than 3.5 Debye. The invention further relates to radiation curable optical fiber coating compositions having a high dielectric constant.

Abstract: A method of hardening a fluid mass in contact with a wall, in a desirable shape. According to the invention, the fluid mass is a magneto-rheological fluid mixture that in addition to at least one hardening component comprises a particulate magnetic component, with minimally 80% of said particles having a particle size of at least 0.0005 mm, and a magnetic field is applied for a length of time that suffices to achieve the desired strength by hardening in the absence of a magnetic field.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Gautheria procumbens plant, ‘SPECGP11’, that is characterized by its white berries, its pure white flowers, and its burgundy fall foliage color.