Abstract: A computer-implemented method of operating a wind turbine park including operating wind turbines includes recording a plurality of sound pressure measurements of the wind turbine park, thereby generating a sound recording. The method also includes calculating values for a plurality of acoustic features associated with the sound recording. The method further includes determining a relationship between the calculated values for the plurality of acoustic features and modeled acoustic features values resident within a probabilistic auditory model of the wind turbine park. The method also includes distinguishing a first contribution to the sound recording originating from the at least one operating wind turbine from a second contribution to the sound recording originating from non-wind turbine sources based on the determined relationship.

Abstract: The present invention provides templating methods for replicating patterned metal films from a template substrate such as for use in plasmonic devices and metamaterials. Advantageously, the template substrate is reusable and can provide plural copies of the structure of the template substrate. Because high-quality substrates that are inherently smooth and flat are available, patterned metal films in accordance with the present invention can advantageously provide surfaces that replicate the surface characteristics of the template substrate both in the patterned regions and in the unpatterned regions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of coating a structured surface comprising the steps of providing nanoparticles of a first coating material, and depositing the nanoparticles onto a structured surface using electrophoretic deposition. The structured surface may comprise one or more carbon nanotubes which maybe an array. The coating material may be a dielectric material such as barium titanate which may have a particle size of approximately 20 nm diameter. Following the deposition step a second coating may be provided. The second coating may be hafnium oxide. Also disclosed is a capacitor comprising a first electrode of a structured material, a second electrode of conducting material, and a dielectric layer formed between the first and second electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a capacitor (200) comprising a first structured surface having a dielectric coating (230), a second structured surface having a dielectric coating (230), a separator (240) provided between the first structured surface and the second structured surface, and an electrolyte provided between the first structured surface and the second structured surface. The structured surface may be formed from carbon which may be a random array of carbon nanotubes having a spacing to length ratio of the carbon nanotubes is not greater than 1:30. The dielectric coating may be selected from but not limited to hafnium oxide, barium titanate (BTO), BST, PZT, CCTO or titanium dioxide or a combination of two or more such materials.

Abstract: A method of depositing a material on a substrate using an atomic layer deposition process, wherein the deposition process comprises a first deposition step, a second deposition step subsequent to the first deposition step, and a delay of at least one minute between the first deposition step and the second deposition step. Each deposition step comprises a plurality of deposition cycles. The delay is introduced to the deposition process by prolonging a period of time for which a purge gas is supplied to a process chamber housing the substrate at the end of a selected one of the deposition cycles.

Abstract: The present invention provides templating methods for replicating patterned metal films from a template substrate such as for use in plasmonic devices and metamaterials. Advantageously, the template substrate is reusable and can provide plural copies of the structure of the template substrate. Because high-quality substrates that are inherently smooth and flat are available, patterned metal films in accordance with the present invention can advantageously provide surfaces that replicate the surface characteristics of the template substrate both in the patterned regions and in the unpatterned regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides templating methods for replicating patterned metal films from a template substrate such as for use in plasmonic devices and metamaterials. Advantageously, the template substrate is reusable and can provide plural copies of the structure of the template substrate. Because high-quality substrates that are inherently smooth and flat are available, patterned metal films in accordance with the present invention can advantageously provide surfaces that replicate the surface characteristics of the template substrate both in the patterned regions and in the unpatterned regions.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant alloy is provided which includes, in percent by weight: (a) 16 to 24% Ni; (b) 18 to 26% Cr; (c) 1.5 to 3.5% Mo; (d) 0.5 to 1.5% Si; (e) 0.001 to 1.5% Nb; (f) 0.0005 to 0.5% Zr; (g) 0.01 to 0.6% N; (h) 0.001 to 0.2% Al; (j) less than 0.2% Ti; and (k) less than 1% Mn, trace impurities, and the balance Fe. Articles, such as flexible automotive exhaust couplings, including the present alloys are also provided.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes an electrode in a chamber including an electrolyte and an electrical power supply arranged to supply electrical energy to the electrode. A current sensor detects electrical current in the cell. A reservoir of a metal salt solution is provided. A controller is arranged to supply metal salt solution from the reservoir to the chamber of the cell in dependence on the current detected at the sensor. This permits the conductivity of the electrolyte to be brought up to required levels quickly, independently of dynamic cell conditions. Previously, metal salt was added gradually to the electrolyte. This was time-consuming and produced inconsistent results.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell generates hydrogen peroxide and includes a reservoir for storing hydrogen peroxide generated by the cell. A controller is arranged to activate the cell and introduce stored hydrogen peroxide from the reservoir to the cell. This permits the concentration of a store of hydrogen peroxide to be refreshed as required, by introducing the stored hydrogen peroxide as the electrolyte in the cell. This counteracts the natural decay of the stored hydrogen peroxide. The pH of the hydrogen peroxide is controlled so that it is below a predetermined value. It has been found that hydrogen peroxide having a low pH, close to neutral, decays much more slowly than hydrogen peroxide having a more strongly alkaline pH.

Abstract: A spray dispenser comprises a housing and a nozzle. The housing contains a reservoir for storing liquid, an electrolytic cell for receiving liquid from the reservoir and increasing the level of oxidative properties in the liquid, and a pump for circulating fluid between the reservoir and the electrolytic cell so that liquid having enhanced oxidative properties in dispensed from the nozzle. In the preferred embodiment, the electrolytic cell generates hydrogen peroxide from water introduced to the reservoir by the user so that a sterilising solution of hydrogen peroxide is dispensed from the nozzle.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell for producing hydrogen peroxide includes an anode, a cathode and an intermediate membrane. The anode is associated with a first electrolyte and the cathode is associated with a second electrolyte. The use of two electrolytes associated with the respective electrodes permits the user to select the most suitable salt solutions for each electrode and so avoid production of gases and by-products unsuitable for a domestic environment. Thus, the electrolytic cell is suitable for use in an automatic dishwasher.

Abstract: A drying apparatus includes an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried, an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity and a filter unit arranged downstream of the outlet, wherein the filter unit includes a particulate filter and a sterilising filter. By providing this filter unit including both a particulate filter and a sterilising filter, solid matter and bacteria can be removed from the waste liquid. This results in a hygienic and sanitary waste liquid output from the filter unit.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant alloy is provided which includes, in percent by weight: (a) 16 to 24% Ni; (b) 18 to 26% Cr; (c) 1.5 to 3.5% Mo; (d) 0.5 to 1.5% Si; (e) 0.001 to 1.5% Nb; (f) 0.0005 to 0.5% Zr; (g) 0.01 to 0.6% N; (h) 0.001 to 0.2% Al; (j) less than 0.2% Ti; and (k) less than 1% Mn, trace impurities, and the balance Fe. Articles, such as flexible automotive exhaust couplings, including the present alloys are also provided.

Abstract: Each digital photo taken by a participating photographer is assigned a unique number which is given to the subject of the photo. The photos are then uploaded to a website where they are stored on a server and made accessible to the subjects of the photos via the internet. The photos preferably are virtually branded with a watermark or proof mark, and are also permanently associated with an ornamental border. Knowing his photo number, the subject can view his photograph online, and e-mail it to others, who can order high quality versions of selected photos online. The web site refers such orders to one or more finishing laboratories that prepare photos and mail them directly to the customers. The web site secures payment for this service by a credit card charge, and then distributes those fees down a marketing hierarchy, ultimately to the photographers, according to a protocol agreed to in advance by all participants.