Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing ammonia, in which a first hydrogen/nitrogen fraction is provided at a time-varying flow rate in order to form an ammonia synthesis gas which is converted to ammonia in an ammonia synthesis, wherein the first hydrogen/nitrogen fraction is supplemented by a second hydrogen/nitrogen fraction in such a way that, during normal operation, the ammonia synthesis gas can always be supplied to the ammonia synthesis at a flow rate which exceeds a predefined minimum value. The characterizing feature is that ammonia produced in the ammonia synthesis is transferred in liquid form to a storage means from which ammonia is taken and split into hydrogen and nitrogen in order to obtain hydrogen and nitrogen so as to form the second hydrogen/nitrogen fraction.

Abstract: Described herein is a transparent conductive film including (a) a first laminate including at least two layers containing TiO2, ZrO2 or HfO2, and a layer containing an organic compound in between the two layers containing TiO2, ZrO2 or HfO2, (b) a metal layer, and (c) a second laminate including at least two layers containing ZnO, a layer containing an organic compound between the two layers containing ZnO, and a metallic dopant other than zinc.

Abstract: A housing of a conformal wearable battery (CWB) encloses a plurality of battery cells arranged in a grid-like pattern and electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB includes an electrical connection pad that is electrically coupled to a positive terminal of a battery cell of the plurality of battery cells and a positive conductive region receiving electrical energy from one or more of the plurality of battery cells. A redundant trace fuse circuit is formed on the PCB to facilitate electrical connection of the electrical connection pad and the positive conductive region. The redundant trace fuse circuit includes a first fusible link for electrically connecting the first electrical connection pad to the positive conductive region and a second fusible link that is selectively enabled to electrically connect the first electrical connection pad to the positive conductive region when the first fusible link is inoperative.

Abstract: A housing of a conformal wearable battery (CWB) encloses a plurality of battery cells arranged in a grid-like pattern and electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB includes an electrical connection pad that is electrically coupled to a positive terminal of a battery cell of the plurality of battery cells and a positive conductive region receiving electrical energy from one or more of the plurality of battery cells. A redundant trace fuse circuit is formed on the PCB to facilitate electrical connection of the electrical connection pad and the positive conductive region. The redundant trace fuse circuit includes a first fusible link for electrically connecting the first electrical connection pad to the positive conductive region and a second fusible link that is selectively enabled to electrically connect the first electrical connection pad to the positive conductive region when the first fusible link is inoperative.

Abstract: Described herein is a transparent conductive film including (a) a first laminate including at least two layers containing TiO2, ZrO2 or HfO2, and a layer containing an organic compound in between the two layers containing TiO2, ZrO2 or HfO2, (b) a metal layer, and (c) a second laminate including at least two layers containing ZnO, a layer containing an organic compound between the two layers containing ZnO, and a metallic dopant other than zinc.

Abstract: An integrated heat exchanger and coolant reservoir includes a reservoir structure that extends in a length direction from one end to an opposite end. A coolant inlet is arranged at one of the ends, and a coolant outlet is arranged at one of the ends. Coolant volumes extend in parallel along the length direction, and are fluidly connected in series to define a coolant flow path between the coolant inlet and the coolant outlet. An internal structure arranged within the reservoir structure has walls that separate individual coolant volumes from one another. Refrigerant flow paths are provided within at least one of the walls.

Abstract: An integrated heat exchanger and coolant reservoir includes a reservoir structure that extends in a length direction from one end to an opposite end. A coolant inlet is arranged at one of the ends, and a coolant outlet is arranged at one of the ends. Coolant volumes extend in parallel along the length direction, and are fluidly connected in series to define a coolant flow path between the coolant inlet and the coolant outlet. An internal structure arranged within the reservoir structure has walls that separate individual coolant volumes from one another. Refrigerant flow paths are provided within at least one of the walls.

Abstract: A method is provided to vaporize a working fluid using a heat sourcing fluid. A first portion of the heat sourcing fluid passes through the first section, in counter-flow with the working fluid. A second portion of the heat sourcing fluid passes through the second section, in co-flow with the working fluid. Both the first and second portions pass through the third section, in overall counter-flow with the working fluid. The working fluid passes sequentially through the third section, the first section, and the second section. The method may be used in a Rankine cycle for waste heat recovery or in a refrigerant cycle.

Abstract: A glass removal tool for removing a glass panel from a window regulator clamp includes a horizontal cross bar; two parallel legs extending downward from the cross bar; at least one pair of ramps arranged between the parallel legs; and a vertical slot extending between the ramps of the pair of ramps. Two pairs of ramps may be included that are laterally offset from each other. The ramps may be recessed from the front surface and form at least one pair of wedges with the rear surface. The legs may include a first taper formed on the inner surface of each of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs and a second taper formed on the rear surface of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs.

Abstract: A glass removal tool for removing a glass panel from a window regulator clamp includes a horizontal cross bar; two parallel legs extending downward from the cross bar; at least one pair of ramps arranged between the parallel legs; and a vertical slot extending between the ramps of the pair of ramps. Two pairs of ramps may be included that are laterally offset from each other. The ramps may be recessed from the front surface and form at least one pair of wedges with the rear surface. The legs may include a first taper formed on the inner surface of each of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs and a second taper formed on the rear surface of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs.

Abstract: A heat exchanger including a first header, a second header, and a third header. The third header includes a first plate including a generally planar face and a second plate including a generally planar face parallel to the planar face of the first plate and joined to the planar face of the first plate. The second plate includes an arcuate recess that extends from the planar face of the second plate to at least partially define a flow conduit between a first tube and a second tube. The arcuate recess has a radius of curvature measured from an axis generally parallel to the planar faces of the first and the second plates, and the axis is located within a first plane generally parallel to and midway between first and second opposing flat broad sides of the first tube and the second tube.

Abstract: An insect trap for mating disruption or monitoring purposes, comprising an at least substantially hollow body for containing an insect-attractant. The body is defined by a plurality of contiguous walls having interior and exterior surfaces, the interior surface of one or more of the plurality of contiguous walls at least partially covered with adhesive. The exterior surfaces define substantially flat faces, and adjacent ones of the plurality of contiguous walls meeting to define edges. At least one opening is defined in each of a majority of the contiguous walls, at least one of the openings being dimensioned to permit the ingress of insects into the interior of the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water vaporizer including a first flow path connected to a water inlet, a second flow path for receiving superheated water vapor from the first flow path and being connected to a vapor outlet to exhaust the superheated water vapor, and a third flow path extending between an exhaust inlet and an exhaust outlet and being oriented to transfer heat from an exhaust flow to the superheated water vapor. The water vaporizer can also include a first convoluted fin positioned along the second flow path, and a second convoluted fin positioned along the second flow path adjacent to and separated from the first fin to define a gap extending between the first and second fins along a length of the first fin in a direction substantially parallel to the exhaust flow along the third flow path.

Abstract: A heat exchanger including a first header, a second header, and a third header. The third header includes a first plate including a generally planar face and a second plate including a generally planar face parallel to the planar face of the first plate and joined to the planar face of the first plate. The second plate includes an arcuate recess that extends from the planar face of the second plate to at least partially define a flow conduit between a first tube and a second tube. The arcuate recess has a radius of curvature measured from an axis generally parallel to the planar faces of the first and the second plates, and the axis is located within a first plane generally parallel to and midway between first and second opposing flat broad sides of the first tube and the second tube.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a support structure, a reactant conditioning structure, a plurality of stacks of planar solid oxide fuel cells arranged on the support structure circumferentially around the reactant conditioning structure, and a flow path extending outwardly from the reactant conditioning structure to deliver reactants to the plurality of stacks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water vaporizer including a first flow path connected to a water inlet, a second flow path for receiving superheated water vapor from the first flow path and being connected to a vapor outlet to exhaust the superheated water vapor, and a third flow path extending between an exhaust inlet and an exhaust outlet and being oriented to transfer heat from an exhaust flow to the superheated water vapor. The water vaporizer can also include a first convoluted fin positioned along the second flow path, and a second convoluted fin positioned along the second flow path adjacent to and separated from the first fin to define a gap extending between the first and second fins along a length of the first fin in a direction substantially parallel to the exhaust flow along the third flow path.

Abstract: An integrated fuel cell unit (10) includes an annular array (12) of fuel cell stacks (14), an annular cathode recuperator (20), an annular anode recuperator (22), a reformer (24), and an anode exhaust cooler (26), all integrated within a common housing structure (28).

Abstract: An integrated autothermal reformer/recuperator unit (10) is provided for reforming a feed gas flow to produce a reformate flow. The unit (10) includes a cylindrical housing (18) having a feed gas inlet (26) and a reformate flow outlet (32) located adjacent a first end (20) of the cylindrical housing (18). An autothermal reformer catalyst structure (12) is located in the housing and spaced from the first end, and a recuperator heat exchanger (16) is located in the housing (18) between the first end (20) and the catalyst structure (12).