Abstract: A method and plant for wet-route oxidation treatment of hazardous organic waste products, notably radioactive wastes, which may contain mineral fillers, the waste products being treated in a secure environment. The plant comprises a closed space, with a mechanism for bringing a volume of hazardous organic waste products containing mineral fillers, adding a given quantity of water mixed with a base to the predetermined volume in order to adjust the pH to a determined value so as to make a solution and/or a liquid suspension, with a pressure reactor and with mechanism for transferring the solution and/or liquid suspension into the pressure reactor, and a device for introducing an oxygen atmosphere into the pressure reactor and for pressurizing the atmosphere. A heating mechanism is provided for subjecting the contents of the pressure reactor to heat treatment at a temperature between 150° and 350° C. to complete the wet-route oxidation.

Abstract: A method and plant for wet-route oxidation treatment of hazardous organic waste products, notably radioactive wastes, which may contain mineral fillers, the waste products being treated in a secure environment. The plant comprises a closed space, with a mechanism for bringing a volume of hazardous organic waste products containing mineral fillers, adding a given quantity of water mixed with a base to the predetermined volume in order to adjust the pH to a determined value so as to make a solution and/or a liquid suspension, with a pressure reactor and with mechanism for transferring the solution and/or liquid suspension into the pressure reactor, and a device for introducing an oxygen atmosphere into the pressure reactor and for pressurizing the atmosphere. A heating mechanism is provided for subjecting the contents of the pressure reactor to heat treatment at a temperature between 150 and 350° C. to complete the wet-route oxidation.

Abstract: Techniques for ownership of an access point are described. An ownership request may be received by a master controller. Ownership of the access point may be determined by the master controller. An ownership response may indicate if a controller shall take ownership of the access point.

Abstract: A method of access point configuration propagation includes receiving, at a controller, a connectivity request from a number of access points; with a master controller, creating a configuration for the access points; and sending configuration data based on the created configuration to a number of slave controllers. A master controller for propagating access point configurations within a wireless network system includes a processor that creates a configuration for each of a number of access points requesting connectivity within the wireless network system, and a data storage device that stores configuration data based on the created configuration in an access point configuration table.

Abstract: Techniques for ownership of an access point are described. An ownership request may be received by a master controller. Ownership of the access point may be determined by the master controller. An ownership response may indicate if a controller shall take ownership of the access point.

Abstract: A method of access point configuration propagation includes receiving, at a controller, a connectivity request from a number of access points; with a master controller, creating a configuration for the access points; and sending configuration data based on the created configuration to a number of slave controllers. A master controller for propagating access point configurations within a wireless network system includes a processor that creates a configuration for each of a number of access points requesting connectivity within the wireless network system, and a data storage device that stores configuration data based on the created configuration in an access point configuration table.

Abstract: Manufacture of intermediate food products and/or of textured finished products that have been puffed to a greater or lesser extent from hydrated animal proteins without the addition of additives or emulsifiers and/or texturizing agents, which are stable to heat treatment, involving the following succession of steps: (1) a raw initial pulp (A4) is prepared from fish fillets; (2) a series of operations is performed to lead to the production of stabilized pulp (B9) which may or may not be kept in the frozen state; (3) this stabilized pulp is introduced into an evacuated stuffer (110) to be fed into a cold-regulated twin-screw extruder (111) with contra-rotating screws, in which a succession of steps of filling (111A) which may or may not be accompanied by the incorporation of mixing additives (112A/B), of mixing (111B) with a view to homogenizing the ingredients, of shearing (111C) so as to increase the number of potential protein re-attachment sites, of puffing (111 E2with incorporation of air or gas, then of c

Abstract: Process to produce a reversible two-way shape memory effect in Cu-Al-Ni and Cu-Al memory alloys by heat treating said alloy while applying an external lead (G) after the martensite formation accomplished by the conventional steps: solution treatment, quench (1,2) and deformation (3). Additional improvements by optional Martensite Stabilization (10) and Two-way Effect Zero-point Stabilization (12) in the form of further heat treatments.

Abstract: Brittle Ni/Ti memory alloys containing copper can be transformed, from the cast condition, into semifinished product which is suitable for further processing, by a process in which a cast bar is homogenized, a little below the solidus line, and is then isothermally extruded in the temperature range from 700.degree. to 850.degree. C.

Abstract: A fine-grained shape-memory alloy of the Cu/Zn/Al type, prepared by powder metallurgy, exhibiting the beta-high temperature phase, having dispersed in the matrix dispersoids in the form of Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 and or TiO.sub.2 particles which limit grain growth, and a process for preparing this alloy using mechanical alloying.

Abstract: Fine grained copper-based or nickel-based memory alloys having a matrix of .beta.-high temperature phase with metal oxide particles dispersed in the matrix which act to retard grain growth have improved mechanical characteristics such as elongation, toughness and workability, compared to cast and worked alloys. These alloys are produced by powder metallurgy.

Abstract: Finished components made from Ni/Ti or Ni/Ti/Cu memory alloys can be manufactured by isothermal or quasi-isothermal ("hot die") working of sections of semifinished product, and by subsequent additional cold-working in the temperature region of the martensitic transformation by flow-turning, tapering, necking, ironing or spinning, it being possible to dispense, completely or at least to a large extent, with an additional machining operation of the metal-cutting type. Manufacture of complicated connecting elements, using the memory effect, for connecting rods, tubes, plates, etc.

Abstract: A high-damping composite material, which consists of a metal or metal alloy base material having poor damping properties which determines the strength and shape of said material, and a metal or metal-alloy surface layer surrounding said base material on all sides which has high mechanical damping properties.

Abstract: A time delay switch capable of connecting a consuming device to a power source via a first current path for a predetermined time and including a first normally open circuit breaker connected in the first current path. A second current part is provided including the first normally open circuit breaker and an auxiliary normally closed circuit breaker connected in series with a thermal element made of a memory alloy characterized by a two-way temperature sensitive shape changing characteristic and a resistive heater electrically connected in series with the thermal element and thermally coupled thereto. A push-button activator is provided which upon actuation thereof closes the contact of the first circuit breaker resulting in current flowing in the first and second current paths, thereby producing heating of the thermal element and a corresponding shape change therein.

Abstract: Cu/Al and Cu/Al/Ni memory alloys having improved mechanical properties are prepared by powder metallurgy from mixtures of pre-alloyed and/or pre-mixed powder ingredients. The mixture of powder ingredients is subjected successively to isostatic pressing, sintering in an inert atmospheric and subsequent multi-step hot working with intermediate annealing which serves to homogenize. Final annealing is carried out in the .beta.-phase solid solution temperature range and the annealed article is quenched in water.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a solid gas and vacuum tight join between components of different physical properties using a joining element comprising a memory alloy whose memory effect gives rise to the necessary contraction or dilatation stress, in particular for the connection of a hollow body of ceramic material to a metallic object. Joins comprising a memory alloy joining element result from such process having a groove and steps and at least one further metallic or non-metallic component, in particular a hollow body.

Abstract: A brazable shape memory alloy of the .beta.-brass type comprising a mixture of copper, zinc and aluminum and nickel in an amount effective to inhibit grain growth and a process of brazing therewith.

Abstract: Thermal switch, including a switching element formed of a coherently structured vitreous metal alloy. The switching element being in a vitreous-amorphous state and having a higher strength at a lower first temperature range, and in a crystalline state and having a lower strength at a higher second temperature range. A tensioning device cooperating with the switching element for exerting a force thereon which is sufficient to break the switching element in the crystalline state and insufficient to break the switching element in the vitreous amorphous state. A device for triggering a switching process in response to the breaking of the switching element in the vicinity of a transition from the first to the second temperature range. An exchangeable cassette assembly for housing the switching element, and a method for protecting circuits against overcurrents using the thermal switch.

Abstract: A thermoelectric switch having a current conducting triggering element made from a shape memory alloy exhibiting a two way temperature effect and coupled to a stressing device which exerts a force on the triggering element to thereby determine the switching temperature of the thermoelectric switch. Mechanical switching amplification is actuated by the triggering element to interrupt current flow through the thermoelectric switch.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the expansion of a hollow article out of a memory alloy, in which the hollow article, cooled below the transformation temperature, is mounted between two mandrels each having an opposing taper, and in a first phase is expanded on one face to the final dimension by one mandrel and is supported against a stop, whereupon the final shape is produced by pulling the other mandrel through the hollow article from the opposite face.