Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising a resin system comprising an organic film-forming resin and optionally a curing agent reactive with the organic film-forming resin, a lithium salt with a solubility in water in the range from 0.01 to 120 g/L at 20° C., selected from the group consisting of lithium carbonate, lithium phosphate, lithium bicarbonate, lithium tetraborate, and lithium oxalate, and a zinc salt of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), wherein the zinc salt of DMTD is present as solid particles, the surface of which is at least partially covered by a layer of a film-formed polymer. The zinc salt of DMTD was shown to have a synergistic effect on reinforcement of barrier properties of a protective layer that is formed in a coating defect due to the presence of the lithium salt. In addition, the coating composition has an improved pot life.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising: a) a resin system comprising an organic film-forming resin and optionally a curing agent reactive with the organic film-forming resin, b) a lithium salt with a solubility in water in the range from 0.01 to 120 g/L at 20° C., selected from the group consisting of lithium carbonate, lithium phosphate, lithium bicarbonate, lithium tetraborate, and lithium oxalate, in an amount of at least 1.3 wt. % of lithium based on solid weight of the resin system, and c) a zinc salt of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD). The zinc salt of DMTD was shown to have a synergistic effect on the reinforcement of barrier properties of a protective layer that is formed in a coating defect due to the presence of the lithium salt in the coating composition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising a resin system comprising an organic film-forming resin and optionally a curing agent reactive with the organic film-forming resin, a lithium salt with a solubility in water in the range from 0.01 to 120 g/L at 20° C., selected from the group consisting of lithium carbonate, lithium phosphate, lithium bicarbonate, lithium tetraborate, and lithium oxalate, and a zinc salt of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), wherein the zinc salt of DMTD is present as solid particles, the surface of which is at least partially covered by a layer of a film-formed polymer. The zinc salt of DMTD was shown to have a synergistic effect on reinforcement of barrier properties of a protective layer that is formed in a coating defect due to the presence of the lithium salt. In addition, the coating composition has an improved pot life.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning inner surfaces of tubes in a heat exchanger. Some systems include a cleaning device having a nozzle configured to inject cleaning fluid into first and second tubes to perform different first and second cleaning cycles on the tubes, respectively, a controller configured to determine delivery parameters for the cleaning cycles based on a characteristic of each tube, and to control the cleaning device to perform the cleaning cycles based on the delivery parameters. Some methods include determining, with a controller, a tube in the heat exchanger engaged with a nozzle of a cleaning device for injecting a cleaning fluid into the tube during a cleaning cycle, a characteristic of the tube, and a delivery parameter of the cleaning cycle for the tube based on the characteristic of the tube; and performing the cleaning cycle for the tube based on the delivery parameter.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning inner surfaces of tubes in a heat exchanger. Some systems include a cleaning device having a nozzle configured to inject cleaning fluid into first and second tubes to perform different first and second cleaning cycles on the tubes, respectively, a controller configured to determine delivery parameters for the cleaning cycles based on a characteristic of each tube, and to control the cleaning device to perform the cleaning cycles based on the delivery parameters. Some methods include determining, with a controller, a tube in the heat exchanger engaged with a nozzle of a cleaning device for injecting a cleaning fluid into the tube during a cleaning cycle, a characteristic of the tube, and a delivery parameter of the cleaning cycle for the tube based on the characteristic of the tube; and performing the cleaning cycle for the tube based on the delivery parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of melon plants having whitefly resistance, in particular to cultivated melon plants comprising an introgression of a whitefly resistance QTL.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of melon plants having a dominant Melon Yellowing associated Virus (MYaV) resistance gene in their genome, introgressed from wild melon accessions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of melon plants having a dominant Melon Yellowing associated Virus (MYaV) resistance gene in their genome, introgressed from wild melon accessions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of melon plants having whitefly resistance, in particular to cultivated melon plants comprising an introgression of a whitefly resistance QTL.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting arrangement (1), comprising a solar cell (2); a light source (8) adapted to be at least partly powered by electrical power derived from the solar cell (2); and a structural member (3) having a first side (4) provided with a first reflective (5) arranged to direct sunlight (6) towards the solar cell (2) and a second side (7) onto which the light source (8) is thermally coupled for dissipating heat generated by the light source (8) when emitting light (9). With the provision of a solar powered lighting arrangement in accordance with the present invention, the structural member may consequently function not only as a reflecting surface directing sunlight towards the solar cell, but additionally as a heat sink for the light source.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting arrangement (1), comprising a solar cell (2); a light source (8) adapted to be at least partly powered by electrical power derived from the solar cell (2); and a structural member (3) having a first side (4) provided with a first reflective surface (5) arranged to direct sunlight (6) towards the solar cell (2) and a second side (7) onto which the light source (8) is thermally coupled for dissipating heat generated by the light source (8) when emitting light (9). With the provision of a solar powered lighting arrangement in accordance with the present invention, the structural member may consequently function not only as a reflecting surface directing sunlight towards the solar cell, but additionally as a heat sink for the light source.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting arrangement (1), comprising a solar cell (2); a light source (8) adapted to be at least partly powered by electrical power derived from the solar cell (2); and a structural member (3) having a first side (4) provided with a first reflective surface (5) arranged to direct sunlight (6) towards the solar cell (2) and a second side (7) onto which the light source (8) is thermally coupled for dissipating heat generated by the light source (8) when emitting light (9). With the provision of a solar powered lighting arrangement in accordance with the present invention, the structural member may consequently function not only as a reflecting surface directing sunlight towards the solar cell, but additionally as a heat sink for the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low temperature-curable coating composition comprising a film-forming resin, a curing agent for the film-forming resin, and a lithium salt.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting arrangement (1), comprising a solar cell (2); a light source (8) adapted to be at least partly powered by electrical power derived from the solar cell (2); and a structural member (3) having a first side (4) provided with a first reflective surface (5) arranged to direct sunlight (6) towards the solar cell (2) and a second side (7) onto which the light source (8) is thermally coupled for dissipating heat generated by the light source (8) when emitting light (9). With the provision of a solar powered lighting arrangement in accordance with the present invention, the structural member may consequently function not only as a reflecting surface directing sunlight towards the solar cell, but additionally as a heat sink for the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low temperature-curable coating composition comprising a film-forming resin, a curing agent for the film-forming resin, and a lithium salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover (10) for an object like a light source (20), for example an OLED (21). In one preferred embodiment, the cover (10) comprises a transparent sheet (11) with microelements (12) on one surface that are partially covered by a reflective coating (13). The view through the cover (10) is thus blocked under certain viewing angles (?), helping to prevent a blinding of persons. Another embodiment of the cover comprises a metal sheet with stamped out flaps.

Abstract: A coextrusion method for preparing an encased foodstuff is disclosed. The encased foodstuff has a casing containing a fibrous protein and a polysaccharide. The casing is coextruded over a filling material, such as a meat product, to provide the encased foodstuff.