Abstract: Apparatus for performing electrolysis and generating heat, the apparatus including an electrolysis cell including, a cell housing defining an electrolyte cavity, the electrolyte cavity containing an electrolyte in use, a plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart electrode plates provided within the electrolyte cavity, the electrode plates defining at least one anode and at least one cathode at least partially submersed within the electrolyte in use, at least two connectors, which in use are connected to an electrical power supply thereby allowing an electrical current to be supplied to the electrolyte to thereby perform electrolysis and heating of the electrolyte, at least one cell outlet in fluid communication with the electrolyte cavity, the at least one cell outlet being coupled to a heat recovery module in use and at least one cell inlet allowing electrolyte to be supplied to the electrolyte cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing isocyanates by reacting the corresponding amines with phosgene in the liquid phase, if appropriate in the presence of at least one inert medium, in which the amine and the phosgene are first mixed in a mixing chamber (1) to give a reaction mixture and the reaction mixture is fed to a reactor, the amine being added through an orifice (3) arranged coaxially to the mixing chamber (1) and the phosgene being added through feed orifices (5) in at least two planes (7, 9) arranged at right angles to the axis (11) of the mixing chamber (1), or the phosgene being added through the orifice (3) arranged coaxially to the mixing chamber and the amine through the feed orifices (5) in at least two planes (7, 9) arranged at right angles to the axis (11) of the mixing chamber (1). At least one plane (9) is arranged upstream and at least one plane (7) downstream of the orifice (3) arranged coaxially to the mixing chamber (1) in main flow direction of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a disinfectant or antimicrobial composition for use in dental treatment, such as treatment and/or prevention of periodontitis, gingivitis or other forms of oral infection. The present Inventor found that microorganisms that infect the dental tissues and cause inflammation thereof, are susceptible to osmotic stress, to such extent that the application of a hypertonic composition is effective in curing or preventing infection and/or inflammations. It was furthermore found that these microorganisms are also susceptible to acidic stress. The present invention therefore provides compositions that induce osmotic stress in microorganisms causing infection of dental tissue when topically applied thereto, preferably osmotic as well as acidic stress. The present invention also concerns the methods and uses involving the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of measuring entry of water and resulting corrosion in plants for producing isocyanates by reacting phosgene with one or more primary amines in a solvent. The invention further relates to an apparatus for producing such isocyanates, in the work-up section of which probes for monitoring corrosion are arranged in defined places.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing mixtures of diphenylmethanediamine and polyphenylenepolymethylenepolyamines, which comprises the steps a) reaction of aniline with formaldehyde in the presence of hydrochloric acid, b) neutralization of the reaction mixture formed in step a) c) separation of the organic phase from the aqueous phase, d) work-up of the organic phase, e) work-up of the aqueous phase, wherein step e) comprises at least the steps e1) extraction of the aqueous phase with an organic solvent, e2) stripping of the aqueous phase obtained in step e1), e3) absorption of the solution obtained from step e2).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a disinfectant or antimicrobial composition for use in dental treatment, such as treatment and/or prevention of periodontitis, gingivitis or other forms of oral infection. The present Inventor found that microorganisms that infect the dental tissues and cause inflammation thereof, are susceptible to osmotic stress, to such extent that the application of a hypertonic composition is effective in curing or preventing infection and/or inflammations. It was furthermore found that these microorganisms are also susceptible to acidic stress. The present invention therefore provides compositions that induce osmotic stress in microorganisms causing infection of dental tissue when topically applied thereto, preferably osmotic as well as acidic stress. The present invention also concerns the methods and uses involving the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a moveable panel, for example a swinging door or window, and a latching mechanism (10) for latching the panel (1) to at least one nearby element (2) in case the panel (1) is in a first, particularly closed, position, the latching mechanism (10) being provided with at least one first latch (11) and with operating means (13) for moving the latch (11) out of a first lateral side of the panel (1) from a panel-releasing position to a panel-latching position and vice-versa, wherein the at least one first latch (11) is dimensioned such that it extends along substantially the entire first lateral side of the panel (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for purifying mixtures comprising 4,4?-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, which comprises purifying by distillation a mixture I comprising 4,4?-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate having a hydrolyzable chlorine content as specified in ASTM D4663-10 of greater than 100 ppm by means of a column K1, wherein the gaseous stream comprising the mixture I is brought into contact in the column K1 with at least one liquid compound A which has the same or higher boiling point than 4,4?-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate and which has a hydrolyzable chlorine content as specified in ASTM D4663-10 of a maximum of 100 ppm, and wherein the gaseous stream O obtained at the top of the column comprises 4,4?-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate has a hydrolyzable chlorine content as specified in ASTM D4663-10 of a maximum of 100 ppm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of measuring entry of water and resulting corrosion in plants for producing isocyanates by reacting phosgene with one or more primary amines in a solvent. The invention further relates to an apparatus for producing such isocyanates, in the work-up section of which probes for monitoring corrosion are arranged in defined places.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing mixtures of diphenylmethanediamine and polyphenylenepolymethylenepolyamines, which comprises the steps a) reaction of aniline with formaldehyde in the presence of hydrochloric acid, b) neutralization of the reaction mixture formed in step a) c) separation of the organic phase from the aqueous phase, d) work-up of the organic phase, e) work-up of the aqueous phase, wherein step e) comprises at least the steps e1) extraction of the aqueous phase with an organic solvent, e2) stripping of the aqueous phase obtained in step e1), e3) absorption of the solution obtained from step e2).

Abstract: The continuous or quasi-continuous process for lightening organic polyisocyanates with ozone-containing gas, the treatment of the organic polyisocyanate being effected with an ozone-containing gas which furthermore comprises at least one further inert and/or reactive gas can be carried out, according to the invention, in a stirred tank with connected storage tank, in a sieve tray column or in a packed column.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for quantification of a degree of obstruction in a liquid passageway, notably a male urethra. Data related to sonic waves generated by a liquid passing the obstruction may be accessed from a suitable file, or, alternatively may be directly obtained as a result of a measuring step 2. For determining the degree of obstruction of the urethra the measuring step 2 may be performed by arranging at least one sensor, notably a microphone, in the area of the perineum for detecting sonic waves generated by a liquid (urine) passing the obstruction. At the step 5 the power spectrum of the obtained data related to the sonic waves is calculated, after which a suitable feature 6a, 6b, or 6c representative of the power spectrum is selected. Preferable embodiments of the feature comprise a weighted average frequency of the power spectrum, a standard deviation of the power spectrum, or a skewness of the power spectrum, discussed above.

Abstract: Module assembly for a gas system operating at pressures greater than 100 bar. The assembly comprises at least two modules made as solid metal blocks. Bach block provided with a system of drilled channels and appendages. The system of channels comprises a main and at least one branch channel. The appendages comprise at least a shut-off valve and a flow or pressure meter connected to the branch channel. The blocks of two modules are positioned laterally against one another. Each block having openings aligned with a corresponding number of openings in the other block, for joining channels in the one block to channels in the other block. The invention furthermore relates to a gas system provided with the module assembly according to the invention and to the use of such an assembly.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a moveable panel, for example a swinging door or window, and a latching mechanism (10) for latching the panel (1) to at least one nearby element (2) in case the panel (1) is in a first, particularly closed, position, the latching mechanism (10) being provided with at least one first latch (11) and with operating means (13) for moving the latch (11) out of a first lateral side of the panel (1) from a panel-releasing position to a panel-latching position and vice-versa, wherein the at least one first latch (11) is dimensioned such that it extends along substantially the entire first lateral side of the panel (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for soundproofing, wherein the component has a frame-shaped structure which has a single wall or multi-wall plastic composite or comprises such a composite.

Abstract: The invention is directed to monoaxially drawn polyolefin multilayer film, tape or yarn of the AB or ABA type, having a stretch ratio of more than 12, having an E-modulus of at least 10 GPa, substantially consisting of a central layer (B) of a polyolefin selected from polyethylene and polypropylene, and one or two other layers (A) of a polyolefin from the same class as the material of the central layer B, the DSC melting point of the material of the said other layers (A) being lower than the DSC melting point of the material of the said central layer (B), wherein the central layer (B) is between 50 and 99 wt. % of the material and the other layers (A) between 1 and 50 wt. %. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a tape, film or yarn.

Abstract: Lithographic Apparatus, Control System and Device Manufacturing Method An immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed that has a measurement system or a prediction system for measuring and/or predicting, respectively, an effect associated with a temperature fluctuation of the immersion liquid, and a control system for controlling the or another effect associated with the temperature of the immersion liquid, on the basis of the measurement and/or prediction obtained by the measurement system and/or prediction system, respectively. An associated control system and device manufacturing method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A drive in an agricultural machinery driveline has a drive housing (1), which forms an interior (18), and is at least partially filled with lubricant. A first shaft (4) is rotatably supported in the drive housing (1) around a longitudinal axis (13) and is guided out of the interior (18). First longitudinal teeth (8) connect, in a rotationally fast way, to a second shaft (9) via a second longitudinal teeth (10) formed to complement the first longitudinal teeth (8). One of the two shafts (4) has a receiving bore (5) arranged coaxially relative to the longitudinal axis (13). The bore (5) has longitudinal teeth (8) which enable insertion of the other shaft (9) by its longitudinal teeth (10). A lubricant guiding mechanism (19, 22, 29) is in the first shaft (4) or in the drive housing (1). In the connected condition of the two shafts (4, 9), the guiding mechanism connects the interior (18) to the receiving bore (5), as well as a valve (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a ballistic-resistant molded article in which a stack of monolayers is formed, each monolayer containing unidirectionally oriented reinforcing fibers and at most 30 mass % of a plastic matrix material, the reinforcing fibers being highly-drawn polyethylene fibers, and with the fiber direction in each monolayer being rotated with respect to the fiber direction in an adjacent monolayer, the stack then being compressed at a pressure of more than 25 MPa and a temperature between 125 and 150° C., and the plastic matrix material having a 100% modulus of at least 3 MPa.

Abstract: A method of helping to prevent liquid reaching under a substrate is disclosed that includes introducing a gas at a bottom edge of the substrate so that a buffer is created at the edge of the substrate, helping to keep immersion liquid that is present at the top and edge of the substrate away from the bottom surface of the substrate.