Abstract: A linear stem (3) guides a sliding door (11), which is dragged by a magnetic drive unit between an operating position (W), in which it covers and closes an access mouth (20) to an internal compartment (21) of a sterilizer (1), and an inoperative or opening (N), in which the door (11) moves to a position next to the access mouth (20), thus making it accessible from the outside. The sliding door (11) is operated by movement members (5), comprising a linear module (50), adapted to house a transmission belt (52) stretched between two return wheels (53), one of which is driven by an electric gearmotor (54); a branch of the transmission belt (52) carries a slider (55) with a permanent magnet (56), facing a magnetic plate (6) fixed to the sliding door (11) which is dragged by the magnetic field generated by the cursor (55) in motion.

Abstract: A tray and its use for conveying pouches for flexible containers such as Doypacks includes a number of partitions that protrude from the base of the tray so as to form between them spaces for the transverse containment of packs of pouches for flexible containers. The containment spaces are used to contain the packs of pouches in a direction that is transverse to the partitions.

Abstract: A device for checking pouches adapted to contain a substance such as a liquid, a powder or a purée, includes at least one carousel adapted to convey the pouches, supporting them along its peripheral region, and at least one duct for supplying a test fluid that is connected to at least one nozzle insertable in a respective pouch conveyed by the carousel. The device further includes elements for detecting a variation in the pressure and/or flow rate of the test fluid in the supply duct after the test fluid has been supplied to, or drawn from, the pouch through the duct and the nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated power generation and load driving system, comprising in combination a multi-shaft gas turbine engine comprising a high-pressure turbine mechanically coupled to an air compressor; and a low-pressure turbine, fluidly coupled to but mechanically separated from the high-pressure turbine and mechanically coupled to an output power shaft wherein the output power shaft is connected to a shaft line an electric generator, mechanically coupled to the shaft line and driven into rotation by the gas turbine engine a rotating load, mechanically coupled to the shaft line and driven into rotation by the gas turbine engine a load control arrangement, configured for controlling at least one operating parameter of the rotating load to adapt the operating condition of the rotating load to process requirements from a process, whereof the rotating load forms part, while the low-pressure turbine and the electric generator rotate at a substantially constant speed.

Abstract: A method for transferring pouches for containing products, includes the steps of gripping two corresponding flaps of a pouch with first and second grippers, and transferring the pouch between a first turntable and a second conveyor. One out of the first turntable and the second conveyor include the first and second grippers for gripping corresponding flaps of the pouch, and the other includes third and fourth grippers for gripping the pouch. The step of transferring the pouch between the first turntable and the second conveyor includes gripping the pouch with the third grippers. The method further includes releasing the first grippers that are gripping the pouch, gripping the pouch with the fourth grippers, and releasing the second grippers that are gripping the pouch.

Abstract: A device for checking pouches adapted to contain a substance such as a liquid, a powder or a purée, includes at least one carousel adapted to convey the pouches, supporting them along its peripheral region, and at least one duct for supplying a test fluid that is connected to at least one nozzle insertable in a respective pouch conveyed by the carousel. The device further includes elements for detecting a variation in the pressure and/or flow rate of the test fluid in the supply duct after the test fluid has been supplied to, or drawn from, the pouch through the duct and the nozzle.

Abstract: A tray and its use for conveying pouches for flexible containers such as Doypacks includes a number of partitions that protrude from the base of the tray so as to form between them spaces for the transverse containment of packs of pouches for flexible containers. The containment spaces are used to contain the packs of pouches in a direction that is transverse to the partitions.

Abstract: A drive system for driving at least one compressor is described. The system comprises a gas turbine configured and arranged for driving the compressor. The gas turbine has a hot end and a cold end. A load coupling for connection of said gas turbine to the compressor is arranged at hot end of the gas turbine. An electric motor/generator arranged at the cold end of the gas turbine. The electric motor/generator is electrically connected to an electric power grid and is adapted to function as a generator for converting excess mechanical power from the gas turbine into electrical power and delivering the electrical power to the electric power grid, and as a motor for supplementing driving power to the compressor.

Abstract: A method of supplying pouches intended for containing liquid, viscous, or granular products to a carousel includes the steps of: positioning pouches along a first zone that is part of a first feeding component for feeding the pouches to the carousel; moving the pouches in the first zone as far as the carousel; and picking up the pouches from the first zone via the carousel; The method further includes positioning pouches along a second zone that is part of a second feeding component for feeding the pouches to the carousel. The step of positioning pouches along the second zone occurs in part simultaneously with picking up the pouches from the first zone; moving the pouches located in the second zone as far as the carousel queuing the pouches behind the pouches located in the first zone; and picking up the pouches from the second zone via the carousel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated power generation and load driving system, comprising in combination a multi-shaft gas turbine engine comprising a high-pressure turbine mechanically coupled to an air compressor; and a low-pressure turbine, fluidly coupled to but mechanically separated from the high-pressure turbine and mechanically coupled to an output power shaft wherein the output power shaft is connected to a shaft line an electric generator, mechanically coupled to the shaft line and driven into rotation by the gas turbine engine a rotating load, mechanically coupled to the shaft line and driven into rotation by the gas turbine engine a load control arrangement, configured for controlling at least one operating parameter of the rotating load to adapt the operating condition of the rotating load to process requirements from a process, whereof the rotating load forms part, while the low-pressure turbine and the electric generator rotate at a substantially constant speed.

Abstract: A method for transferring pouches for containing products, including gripping two corresponding flaps of a pouch by means of first and second grippers, transferring the pouch between a first turntable and a second conveyor; one out of the first turntable and the second conveyor comprising the first and second grippers for gripping corresponding flaps of the pouch, the other comprising third and fourth grippers for gripping the pouch, where the step of transferring the pouch between the first turntable and the second conveyor includes gripping the pouch by means of the third grippers, releasing the first grippers that are gripping the pouch, gripping the pouch by means of the fourth grippers, and releasing the second grippers that are gripping the pouch.

Abstract: A method of supplying pouches intended for containing liquid, viscous, or granular products to a carousel includes the steps of: positioning pouches along a first zone that is part of a first feeding component for feeding the pouches to the carousel; moving the pouches in the first zone as far as the carousel; and picking up the pouches from the first zone via the carousel; The method further includes positioning pouches along a second zone that is part of a second feeding component for feeding the pouches to the carousel. The step of positioning pouches along the second zone occurs in part simultaneously with picking up the pouches from the first zone; moving the pouches located in the second zone as far as the carousel queuing the pouches behind the pouches located in the first zone; and picking up the pouches from the second zone via the carousel.

Abstract: The off-shore gas turbine system comprises a floating structure with at least one deck and a baseplate mounted on the deck. The baseplate supports a gas turbine having: a low pressure compressor, a high pressure compressor, a combustor, a high pressure turbine, an intermediate pressure turbine and a low pressure turbine. The low pressure compressor is driven into rotation by the intermediate pressure turbine and the high pressure compressor is driven by the high pressure turbine. The low pressure turbine has a load coupling. The system further comprises a driven equipment mechanically connected to the load coupling of the low pressure turbine and driven into rotation by the low pressure turbine. An intercooler is provided between the low pressure compressor and the high pressure compressor. The baseplate is supported on the deck separately from the intercooler.

Abstract: A drive system for driving at least one compressor is described. The system comprises a gas turbine configured and arranged for driving the compressor. The gas turbine has a hot end and a cold end. A load coupling for connection of said gas turbine to the compressor is arranged at hot end of the gas turbine. An electric motor/generator arranged at the cold end of the gas turbine. The electric motor/generator is electrically connected to an electric power grid and is adapted to function as a generator for converting excess mechanical power from the gas turbine into electrical power and delivering the electrical power to the electric power grid, and as a motor for supplementing driving power to the compressor.