Abstract: A device which connects to standard telephone lines and automatically dials into, and receives information from, an automated tee time scheduling system. The device may be programed with information for a specific tee time request in advance of the day selected to play. Information stored in the unit includes day to play, particular course, time requested to play, number of players, and other information. The unit may be programmed with multiple options of the above information, each configured to suit the operation of a given golf club or group of clubs.

Abstract: A method of treating mineral tailings such as those derived from mining operations includes the steps of separating the slimes, forming alternate layers of slimes and a coarse material between peripheral berms and intermediate berms, the berms being of a coarse material, and allowing water to pass therethrough and away from the berms. The water moves through the berms by virtue of the pressure exerted on the lower layers by the mass of the layers above. The coarse material may be the coarse fraction of the mineral tailings.

Abstract: Apparatus for sealing an electrode in an electric arc furnace comprises an annular chamber which is adapted to encompass the electrode and includes a ring-shaped cover member of a refractory material which is supported above or is formed integrally with an upstanding cylindrical wall member. The wall member has a passageway which is inclined with respect to the radius of the chamber and is connected to receive gas under pressure and to discharge such gas on to and around the encompassed electrode effectively to seal the space around the electrode.

Abstract: Apparatus for sealing an electrode in an electric arc furnace comprises an annular chamber which is adapted to encompass the electrode and includes a ring-shaped cover member of a refractory material which is supported above or is formed integrally with an upstanding cylindrical wall member. The wall member has a passageway which is inclined with respect to the radius of the chamber and is connected to receive gas under pressure and to discharge such gas on to and around the encompassed electrode effectively to seal the space around the electrode.

Abstract: At least part of the weight of a structure (such as a bank of heat recovery tubes) exposed to a hot environment (e.g. the convection region of a furnace) is supported by a multi-pipe heat exchanger of which the outer pipe has dimensions at least adequate to bear the imposed load, and the inner pipe(s) are so dimensioned in relation to the outer pipe as to maintain the outer pipe at a temperature at which its load-bearing strength is maintained for a reasonable and/or acceptable cooling fluid flow rate through the heat exchanger. In one embodiment, the heat exchanger is of the double pipe type, and the cooling fluid may be circulated from the heat exchanger to the bank of heat recovery tubes.

Abstract: A method of electrically and hydraulically connecting a conductor bar having a plurality of hollow water-cooled conductors involves compressing the conductor bar and shims of brazing material in a connector clip formed of a pair of mating clip members. Brazing shims (strips and bands) are placed in desired positions, and then the components are heated and hydraulically compressed. The conductor bar and brazing material assembly is sized for a tight fit in one dimension, but oversized in another dimension so that compression results in a desired distribution of the molten brazing material. During compression, the clip members are secured from relative motion, other than displacement toward one another, and air is passed through the hollow conductors to prevent the accumulation of brazing material in the open ends thereof. In addition to the clip members, the connector device includes a water inlet member with a stem that is inserted between and brazed to the clip members after the compression step.