Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the platinum-group metal concentration (PGM) of the TWC2 is greater than the PGM of the GPF, wherein the PGM is determined in g/ft3 of the volume of the device. The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising two layers on an inert catalyst carrier, a layer A containing at least palladium as a platinum group metal, in addition to a cerium/zirconium/lanthanum/yttrium mixed oxide, and a layer B, which is applied to layer A, containing at least rhodium as the platinum group metal, in addition to a cerium/zirconium/lanthanum/yttrium mixed oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of oxidized wet beaded carbon black. It has been found that carbon black can be wet beaded and oxidized subsequently. This process allows a better control of the degree of oxidation without damaging the beads. Moreover, the oxidized wet beaded carbon black can be beneficially used in a rubber composition to increase the properties of the resulting rubber product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally has a nitrogen oxide storage function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the oxidation of wet beaded carbon black in a screw conveyor. It has surprisingly been found that the motor current used to drive the conveyor screw is an indicator for the destruction of the wet beaded carbon black during the oxidation. The inventive method as well as control device utilize said motor current and adepts the rotational speed of the screw.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally includes an ammonia storage function.

Abstract: In order to improve the mechanical stability of an X-ray grating with top bridges for X-ray dark field imaging and/or X-ray phase contrast imaging, it is proposed to reduce or prevent the undesired high stress on the top bridges by a change in the manufacturing process. Specifically, it is proposed to electroplate the top bridges after the bending. In other words, the electroplating of the top bridges is performed on the bent geometry.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust gas system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally includes a hydrocarbon storage function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate filter which comprises a wall-flow filter of length L and two different catalytically active coatings Y and Z, wherein the wall flow filter comprises channels E and A that extend in parallel between a first and a second end of the wall-flow filter and are separated by porous walls which form the surfaces OE and OA, respectively, and wherein the channels E are closed at the second end and the channels A are closed at the first end. The invention is characterized in that the coating Y is located in the channels E on the surfaces OE and the coating Z is located in the porous walls.

Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the wash coat load (WCL) of the GPF is greater than the WCL of the TWC2, wherein the WCL is determined in g/l of the volume of the device. The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.

Abstract: A vehicle or shipping-container monitoring system is provided. The system is used to sample the interior environment of the container and if needed, clear a potentially hazardous material from the interior of the container prior to conventional opening. The system includes a monitoring assembly affixed to a first through-penetration in the vehicle container, an evacuation assembly affixed to a second through-penetration in the vehicle container, and an intake penetration with a cap affixed to a third through-penetration in the vehicle container. A method is also provided to assess the interior of a vehicle or shipping container for hazardous gases or vapors prior to opening the container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally has a nitrogen oxide storage function.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the purification of exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine operated predominantly with a stoichiometric fuel mixture. The exhaust system has in particular 4 purification functions in a particular order. A three-way catalyst (TWC1) near the engine is followed by a gasoline particle filter (GPF) and another three-way catalyst (TWC2) downstream thereof. The system additionally includes an ammonia storage function.

Abstract: A composition for stabilising one or more unstable bioactive components, the formulation comprising a protective matrix of at least agar and glycerol; and a bioactive component at 0.005-15% w/w embedded in the matrix, an animal chew for veterinary use comprising said composition and a process of making the same.

Abstract: A ceiling fan for a space is provided. The ceiling fan can include a first communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and a plurality of peripheral devices over a local network. The ceiling fan can further include a second communication interface configured to provide communications between the ceiling fan and an external network. The ceiling fan can further include one or more control devices configured to provide one or more control signals to control operation of one or more of the peripheral devices.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wall-flow filter. Said wall-flow filter contains a powder coating which increases the filtration efficiency only in the fresh state. An exhaust gas system comprising such a wall-flow filter is also claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signal light for a motor vehicle that has a fiber optic rod, which has a light emitting surface and a rear surface, in which deflection elements are located, and which has two side walls, and numerous pairs of reflectors and light sources, which are in a row in the rear surface, and which project light bundles through the fiber optic rod, transverse thereto. The fiber optic rod has two rear walls, each of which has deflection element edge and side wall edge, and extends longitudinally between the deflection elements and the side walls. The side wall edges are further apart than the deflection element edges in a cross section of the fiber optic rod that is transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the platinum-group metal concentration (PGM) of the GPF is at least 40% greater than the PGM of the TWC2, wherein the PGM is determined in g/ft3 of the volume of the device, The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.

Abstract: A sensor device for contactless determination of a radial position of a rotor has a target unit on the rotor with an electrically conductive target material. A coil unit is adapted for electromagnetic interaction with the target material. A control unit is electrically coupled to the coil unit and is designed to excite a coil of the coil unit with an excitation signal and to detect and evaluate a response signal of the coil unit in to determine the radial position of the rotor. The target unit has target elements with the target material in the direction of rotation on the rotor separated by a gap and the gaps of the target unit. Coil(s) of the coil unit are matched to each other in their geometry in such a way that the temporal change of the portion of the coil projected onto the target unit in a radial projection.

Abstract: Subject of the invention is an exhaust gas purification system for a gasoline engine, comprising in consecutive order the following devices: a first three-way-catalyst (TWC1), a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) and a second three-way-catalyst (TWC2), wherein the platinum-group metal concentration (PGM) of the TWC2 is greater than the PGM of the GPF, wherein the PGM is determined in g/ft3 of the volume of the device. The invention also relates to methods in which the system is used and uses of the system.