Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strip element configured to be internally or externally, fixedly or removably provided to an absorbent hygiene article, such as a diaper. The strip element comprises at least one sensing element for obtaining excretion-related information in a hygiene article such as a diaper, the sensing element having a capacitor electrode, a signal line, and a ground element such as a ground electrode and/or ground line. The capacitor electrode and the ground element are for measuring an impedance. The capacitor electrode is electrically connected to the signal line. The sensing element further comprises a shielding component provided between the signal line and the ground element. The strip element is configured such that an electric potential of the shielding component synchronously oscillates with an electric potential of the signal line.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of distinguishing between types of excretion in an absorbent hygiene article provided with a strip element including a first temperature sensing element, and a first impedance sensing element, the method including detecting a first temperature value, and detecting a first impedance value the method further including at least one determining that no excretion is present if the first temperature value does not pass a first temperature threshold and the first impedance value does not pass a first impedance threshold, determining that a first type of excretion is present if the first temperature value passes the first temperature threshold and the first impedance value passes the first impedance threshold; and determining that a second type of excretion is present if the first temperature value passes the first temperature threshold and the first impedance value does not pass the first impedance threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed is a strip element configured to be externally and removably provided to an absorbent hygiene article, the strip element comprising at least two sensing elements for obtaining excretion-related information in the absorbent hygiene article, at least two close contact sensing zones for being removably attached to a garment facing surface of the absorbent hygiene article, respectively, and each comprising one of the at least two sensing elements, wherein, each close contact sensing zone includes first attachment means for keeping the close contact sensing zone in contact with the absorbent hygiene article by a first attachment force, the two close contact sensing zones being separated by a flex zone which is either free of any attachment means or includes second attachment means for establishing a second attachment force between the flex zone and the absorbent hygiene article, the second attachment force being a smaller force than the first contact force.

Abstract: There is described herein a diffuser assembly comprising a leaf spring, diffuser and at least one actuator. The leaf spring is arranged as a rectangular frame having a width, x, and height, y. The diffuser is suspended by the frame such as within the frame. The at least one actuator arranged to move, such as translate, the diffuser. The assembly is arranged such that the leaf spring provides in-plane (x-y plane) stiffness, kx and ky, less than the out-of-plane (z-direction) stiffness, kz.

Abstract: A method for decontaminating a metal surface exposed to radioactive liquid or gas during operation of a nuclear facility comprises an oxidation step wherein a metal oxide layer on the metal surface is contacted with an aqueous oxidation solution comprising a permanganate oxidant for converting chromium into a Cr(VI) compound and dissolving the Cr(VI) compound in the oxidation solution; and a first cleaning step wherein the oxidation solution containing the Cr(VI) compound is directly passed over an anion exchange material and the Cr(VI) compound is immobilized on the anion exchange material. The method provides for substantial savings of radioactive waste and produces chelate-free waste.

Abstract: A method for decontaminating a metal surface exposed to radioactive liquid or gas during operation of a nuclear facility comprises an oxidation step wherein a metal oxide layer on the metal surface is contacted with an aqueous oxidation solution comprising a permanganate oxidant for converting chromium into a Cr(VI) compound and dissolving the Cr(VI) compound in the oxidation solution; and a first cleaning step wherein the oxidation solution containing the Cr(VI) compound is directly passed over an anion exchange material and the Cr(VI) compound is immobilized on the anion exchange material. The method provides for substantial savings of radioactive waste and produces chelate-free waste.

Abstract: There is described herein a diffuser assembly comprising a leaf spring, diffuser and at least one actuator. The leaf spring is arranged as a rectangular frame having a width, x, and height, y. The diffuser is suspended by the frame such as within the frame. The at least one actuator arranged to move, such as translate, the diffuser. The assembly is arranged such that the leaf spring provides in-plane (x-y plane) stiffness, kx and ky, less than the out-of-plane (z-direction) stiffness, kz.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for providing a smart meetup location to a plurality of user devices. In one example, the method may include one or more of receiving a request for a meetup location of a first user device and a second user device, dynamically determining a geographical position of the first user device based on current location information of the first user device, dynamically determining a geographical position of the second user device based on current location information of the second user device, selecting a meetup location from among a plurality of meetup locations based on the dynamically determined geographical positions of the first and second user devices, and outputting the selected meetup location to at least one of the first and second user devices.

Abstract: A process removes radioactive contamination from wastewater obtained in the decontamination of a cooling circuit of nuclear reactors or of parts thereof or in the course of operation of a nuclear reactor. A MnO2 precipitate is exclusively produced in the wastewater with the aid of permanganate ions added thereto as an oxidizing agent and of one or more organic reducing agents present in and/or metered into the wastewater, and the MnO2 precipitate is separated from the wastewater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the chemical decontamination of a surface, having an oxide layer of a metallic component of the coolant system of a nuclear power station, which comprises at least one oxidation step in which the oxide layer is treated with an aqueous solution containing an oxidant and a subsequent decontamination step in which the oxide layer is treated with an aqueous solution of a decont. acid which has the property of forming a sparingly soluble precipitate with metal ions, in particular with nickel ions. Prior to carrying out the decontamination step, metal ions which have gone into solution during the oxidation step are removed from the aqueous solution by means of a cation exchanger.

Abstract: Implementations of a high gain range transmitter with variable-size mixers are described.

Abstract: Implementations of a high gain range transmitter with variable-size mixers are described.

Abstract: A process removes radioactive contamination from wastewater obtained in the decontamination of a cooling circuit of nuclear reactors or of parts thereof or in the course of operation of a nuclear reactor. A MnO2 precipitate is exclusively produced in the wastewater with the aid of permanganate ions added thereto as an oxidizing agent and of one or more organic reducing agents present in and/or metered into the wastewater, and the MnO2 precipitate is separated from the wastewater.

Abstract: Methods for propagating haploid genomes of male or female origina and genetic screening and modification thereof are provided. These haploid genomes may be used to produce haploid embryos, and embryonic stem-like cells and differentiated cells. Also, these haploid genomes and cells containing, may be used as nuclear transfer donors to produce diploid nuclear transfer units. These diploid NT units e.g., human NT units, may be used to obtain pluripotent cells and differentiated cells and tissues.

Abstract: Implementations of a high gain range transmitter with variable-size mixers are described.

Abstract: Implementations of a high gain range transmitter with variable-size mixers are described.

Abstract: Implementations of a high gain range transmitter with variable-size mixers are described.

Abstract: Methods for propagating haploid genomes of male or female origina and genetic screening and modification thereof are provided. These haploid genomes may be used to produce haploid embryos, and embryonic stem-like cells and differentiated cells. Also, these haploid genomes and cells containing, may be used as nuclear transfer donors to produce diploid nuclear transfer units. These diploid NT units e.g., human NT units, may be used to obtain pluripotent cells and differentiated cells and tissues.

Abstract: Implementations of a high gain range transmitter with variable-size mixers are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radio transmitter for the transmission of transmission signals. Signals to be transmitted are processed to form transmission signals by the transmission path of the radio transmitter. A first variable amplifier unit and a second variable amplifier unit are arranged in the transmission path. The first variable amplifier unit is arranged in the baseband section of the transmission path, while the second variable amplifier unit is arranged in the radio-frequency section of the transmission path.