Abstract: Described is a fireprotection composition comprising a constituent A which contains a multifunctional Michael acceptor having at least two electron-deficient multiple carbon bonds per molecule as a functional Michael acceptor group, further comprising a constituent B which contains a multifunctional Michael donor having at least two thiol groups per molecule as a functional Michael donor group, and comprising a constituent C which contains at least one ablative fire-retardant additive. The claimed composition makes it possible to apply, in a simple and rapid manner, coatings that have the layer thickness required for the particular fire resistance rating, the layer thickness being reduced to a minimum but nevertheless achieving a great fire protection effect. The claimed composition is particularly suitable for fire protection, especially as a coating for cables and cable routes, in order to increase the fire resistance rating.

Abstract: An insulation-layer-forming composition is described, which contains a binder on the basis of an alkoxysilane-functionalized polymer, which carries alkoxy-functionalized silane groups, an insulation-layer-forming additive, and, if applicable, a crosslinking agent. By means of the composition according to the invention, the expansion rate of which is relatively high, coatings having the layer thickness required for the respective fire-resistance duration can be applied in simple and rapid manner, wherein the layer thickness can be reduced to a minimum and nevertheless, a great insulating effect can be achieved. The composition according to the invention is particularly suitable for fire-protection, particularly as a coating for steel structural parts, such as supports, beams, frame members, to increase their fire-resistance duration.

Abstract: A method for operating a steam reforming plant wherein a hydrocarbon-rich feed is reacted with steam to form synthesis gas. The plant includes a steam reforming reactor and processing units to obtain a hydrogen-rich fraction after separation of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. The plant also includes a pressure-swing adsorption plant to separate the hydrogen-rich fraction into product and residual gas. A recycle compressor is included and allows the plant to operate is two different modes. In the first mode, carbon dioxide separated from the synthesis gas is compressed and added to the hydrocarbon-rich feed. In the second mode, the recycle compressor is used to recycle residual gas from the pressure-swing adsorption plant to the hydrogen-rich fraction upstream of the pressure-swing adsorption plant.

Abstract: A process for producing and purifying a synthesis gas stream that contains CO- and H2-produced from a hydrocarbon-containing feed in a gas production unit, CO2 is separated from the synthesis gas stream and CO is cryogenically separated from the synthesis gas stream. CO2 that makes up 5% to 30% by volume in the synthesis is reduced to less than 10 ppm by volume by temperature swing adsorption. The temperature swing adsorption takes place upstream of the cryogenic separation of CO. The CO2 is adsorbed using a disordered adsorbent bed wherein the adsorbent is cooled by means of indirect heat transfer from the adsorbent to the heat transfer medium during adsorption and the adsorbent loaded with CO2 is heated by indirect heat transfer from the heat transfer medium to the adsorbent to effect desorption of CO2.

Abstract: A locking mechanism having a lock and a locking bolt for the detachable fixing of a tiltable driver's cab on the chassis of a military motor vehicle. A shared joint (knee) of a knee lever, which has two one-armed lever arms of different lengths, is used as the locking element of the lock, the joint engaging with a corresponding recess of the locking bolt in the locked position of the locking mechanism. The short lever arm of the knee lever is pivotably supported on its end facing away from the knee in a fixed bearing, and the long lever arm of the knee lever is pivotably supported by its end facing away from the knee with the first lever arm of a reversing lever pivotable around a pivot axis. The second lever arm of the reversing lever is connected to a drive for pivoting the reversing lever, so that a pivot motion of the reversing lever induces a motion of the knee of the knee lever into or out of the recess of the locking bolt.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a battery management system for monitoring and regulating the operation of a rechargeable battery that has a plurality of electrically interconnected battery modules, each of which comprises at least one battery cell. The battery management system comprises a controller unit and a cell monitoring unit. The cell monitoring unit is designed to receive data relating to an operating parameter of a battery cell, to detect the received data, and to transmit the detected data to the controller unit. Furthermore, the cell monitoring unit is designed to detect at least one fault event with respect to the battery cell and to trigger a deactivation of the battery module comprising the battery cell. The disclosure further relates to a battery system with a plurality of electrically interconnected battery modules, each of which comprises at least one battery cell, and with a battery management system according to the disclosure.

Abstract: A battery system comprises at least two modules which include a plurality of battery cells, with each module being associated with a cell voltage detection unit which is connected to a central controller via a common communication bus. Each module additionally includes a module voltage detection unit which is connected to the central controller and is configured to separately detect the voltage of the associated module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for producing synthesis gas (5) by steam reforming, in which nitrogen is separated off from a starting material (1) containing hydrocarbons and nitrogen in order to produce a low-nitrogen feed (4) for a burner-fired steam reformer (D), with formation of a hydrocarbon-containing residual gas (2) which subsequently serves as fuel (6). Nitrogen is separated off adsorptively (N) from the starting material and the hydrocarbon-containing residual gas (2) is used for firing the steam reformer (D).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition forming an insulating layer, which composition contains a binder, which is based on a compound having electron-deficient carbon multiple bonds and a carbanion-forming compound. By means of the composition according to the invention, the expansion rate of which is relatively high, coatings having the layer thickness required for the particular fire resistance time can be applied easily and quickly, wherein the layer thickness can be reduced to a minimum and nevertheless a great insulating effect can be achieved. The composition according to the invention is suitable especially for fire protection, in particular as a coating of steel components, such as supports, beams and truss members, for increasing the fire resistance time.

Abstract: A method is described for monitoring a charging process of a battery, in which cell voltages of a plurality of battery cells are measured at regular time intervals, and loading of the battery by a process of switching on an additional electrical load is prevented if the measured cell voltage of one battery cell exceeds a predetermined cell voltage threshold value. A motor vehicle is also described, which is configured to carry out the method according to the disclosure during a battery charging process. In addition, a battery system is described, in which a controller is configured to determine an estimated value as a function of measured battery parameters during a charging process of the battery. The estimated value corresponds to the maximum temperature in the battery if the charging process is continued without interruption.

Abstract: In a temperature swing adsorption (TSA) system upstream of a cold box, an apparatus for purifying a fluid, includes a chemisorption guard bed disposed between and in fluid communication with the TSA system and the cold box for removing impurities from the fluid. In a temperature swing adsorption (TSA) system including first and second adsorption vessels, and a cold box, the improvement includes a chemisorption guard bed disposed in at least one of the first and second vessels.

Abstract: Described is an insulating layer-forming composition, which contains a binder based on epoxy-thiol. The inventive composition, its rate of expansion ratio is relatively high, allows coatings having the layer thickness, required for the respective period of fire resistance, to be applied in a simple and fast manner, while at the same time the layer thickness is reduced to a minimum and yet a high insulating effect can be achieved. The composition of the invention is particularly suitable for fire protection, in particular as a coating of metallic and non-metallic substrates, such as steel components, like columns, beams, trusses, in order to increase the period of fire resistance.

Abstract: A method for setting or monitoring operating parameters of a workpiece processing machine having a tool holder and means for moving a workpiece and the holder relative to one another along a first axis. During milling of the holder fitted with a workpiece and during application of the tool to a workpiece, values for at least one measured variable are registered and recorded. The variables include an axial force acting in a direction parallel to the first axis, a torque relative to the first axis or to an axis oriented parallel to the first axis, and bending torques or bending torque components according to direction and amount. The values are used to set the operating parameters with respect to an extended service life of the tool in conjunction with a processing time falling below a maximum machining time, monitoring tool wear or a machine error.

Abstract: A locking mechanism having a lock and a locking bolt for the detachable fixing of a tiltable driver's cab on the chassis of a military motor vehicle. A shared joint (knee) of a knee lever, which has two one-armed lever arms of different lengths, is used as the locking element of the lock, the joint engaging with a corresponding recess of the locking bolt in the locked position of the locking mechanism. The short lever arm of the knee lever is pivotably supported on its end facing away from the knee in a fixed bearing, and the long lever arm of the knee lever is pivotably supported by its end facing away from the knee with the first lever arm of a reversing lever pivotable around a pivot axis. The second lever arm of the reversing lever is connected to a drive for pivoting the reversing lever, so that a pivot motion of the reversing lever induces a motion of the knee of the knee lever into or out of the recess of the locking bolt.

Abstract: A method for operating a steam reforming plant wherein a hydrocarbon-rich feed is reacted with steam to form synthesis gas. The plant includes a steam reforming reactor and processing units to obtain a hydrogen-rich fraction after separation of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. The plant also includes a pressure-swing adsorption plant to separate the hydrogen-rich fraction into product and residual gas. A recycle compressor is included and allows the plant to operate is two different modes. In the first mode, carbon dioxide separated from the synthesis gas is compressed and added to the hydrocarbon-rich feed. In the second mode, the recycle compressor is used to recycle residual gas from the pressure-swing adsorption plant to the hydrogen-rich fraction upstream of the pressure-swing adsorption plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for producing synthesis gas (5) by steam reforming, in which nitrogen is separated off from a starting material (1) containing hydrocarbons and nitrogen in order to produce a low-nitrogen feed (4) for a burner-fired steam reformer (D), with formation of a hydrocarbon-containing residual gas (2) which subsequently serves as fuel (6). Nitrogen is separated off adsorptively (N) from the starting material and the hydrocarbon-containing residual gas (2) is used for firing the steam reformer (D).

Abstract: A battery system includes a plurality of battery cells and a battery management unit. The battery management unit comprises a plurality of acquisition devices and a plurality of monitoring devices. Each of the acquisition devices is configured to acquire at least one operating parameter of the battery cells associated therewith. Each of the monitoring devices is associated with a plurality of battery cells, and each of the monitoring devices is configured to monitor the operating parameter of the battery cells associated therewith. The battery cells, which are each associated with one of the monitoring devices, are associated with at least two acquisition devices.

Abstract: A battery system comprises at least two modules which include a plurality of battery cells, with each module being associated with a cell voltage detection unit which is connected to a central controller via a common communication bus. Each module additionally includes a module voltage detection unit which is connected to the central controller and is configured to separately detect the voltage of the associated module.

Abstract: In a double seat valve (12), two preferably equally identical valve closure members (18, 20), said members being equally rigidly connected to another, and two preferably equally identical valve seats (19, 21) are provided. The first valve closure member (18) is arranged downstream of the first valve seat (19). The second valve closure member (20) is arranged upstream of the valve seat (21). In doing so, a radially interior sealing zone (37) becomes active on the first valve closure member (18). As opposed to this, a radially exterior sealing zone (38) becomes active on the second valve closure member (20).

Abstract: A patient device (10) having a first interface (20) for the wireless transmission of data from and to an implant and having a second interface (22) for the remote data communication with a central service center and having a third interface (24) different from the first and second interfaces, the third interface (24) being implemented for connecting a programming device to the patient device (10) and the patient device (10) being implemented to relay programming data received via the third interface (24) on the part of a programming device to the first interface (20) and wirelessly transmit it to an implant.