Abstract: The invention relates to an annular cover for a turbomachine nozzle, the cover having a plurality of patterns extending a trailing edge of said cover and spaced apart circumferentially from one another, each pattern having an outline that is substantially triangular in shape, with a base formed by a portion of the trailing edge of the cover and a vertex spaced downstream from the base and connected thereto by two sides. For each pattern, the vertex presents an outline that is substantially curved; each side is connected to the trailing edge of the cover following an outline that is substantially curved having a radius of curvature that is greater than the radius of curvature of the outline of the vertex; and the outline of each of the sides includes at least one point of inflexion having a tangent that is substantially parallel to the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to the regeneration of an electrolysis bath for the production of I-III-VI<SB>Y</SB> compounds in thin layers, where y is approaching 2 and VI is an element including selenium, whereby selenium is regenerated in the form Se(IV) and/or with addition of oxygenated water to reoxidise the selenium in the bath to give the form Se(IV).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air inlet for a nacelle of a jet engine with a front fan, comprising an upper part (115S), a lower part (115I), an inner lateral part (115int) and an outer lateral part (ext), defining a leading edge (115) between an external wall (111) of the nacelle and an internal wall (113) forming the air supply channel of the jet engine. According to the invention, the air inlet is characterized in that the leading edge of the outer lateral part (115ext) is to the rear with respect to the leading edge of the inner lateral part (115int). Preferably, the leading edge of the upper part (115S) is likewise to the rear with respect to the leading edge of the lower part (115I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of an aqueous filmogenic composition wherein dry matter, which is at least equal to 35%, for, is used in addition to an aqueous dispersion consisting of an organic phase dispersed in a dispersing aqueous phase, said dispersion containing, in relation to the dry matter, 94-99.5% dry organic phase comprising at least one biodegradable polymer, and 0.5-6% of at least one stabilizing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing thin films of compound CIGS by means of electrodeposition. According to the invention, a surface-active compound, such as dodecyl sodium sulphate, is added to an electrolysis bath solution in order to promote the incorporation of gallium in the CIGS films.

Abstract: The invention relates to the regeneration of an electrolysis bath for the production of I-III-VI<SB>Y</SB> compounds in thin layers, where y is approaching 2 and VI is an element including selenium, whereby selenium is regenerated in the form Se(IV) and/or with addition of oxygenated water to reoxidise the selenium in the bath to give the form Se(IV).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making thin-film CIGS which consists in: electrochemically depositing on a substrate a layer of stoichiometry close to CuInSe2; then rapidly annealing said layer from a light source with pulses of sufficient power to recrystallize CIS. Advantageously, the electrodeposited elements are premixed. Thus, after the deposition step, a homogeneous matrix is obtained which can support sudden temperature increases during the rapid annealing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making thin-film CIGS which consists in: electrochemically depositing on a substrate a layer of stoichiometry close to CuInSe2; then rapidly annealing said layer from a light source with pulses of sufficient power to recrystallize CIS. Advantageously, the electrodeposited elements are premixed. Thus, after the deposition step, a homogeneous matrix is obtained which can support sudden temperature increases during the rapid annealing.

Abstract: A remote access client is provided for enabling communication between a remote data terminal configured to access a public network, and an enterprise network by way of a VPN tunnel through the public network. The remote access client includes at least one application program interface (API) to receive a first verification of the operating state of a predetermined application of the remote data terminal to enable a connection agent for establishing a point of presence on the public network. Upon connection to the point of presence, the API exchanges data between the remote access client and the predetermined application of the remote data terminal. The remote access client receives a second periodic verification of the operating state of the predetermined application via the API for terminating the connection to the point of presence upon the absence of the second verification.

Abstract: Process for controlling the retention time of the sludge undergoing clarification in a process for treating wastewater by activated sludge comprising a recirculation of the activated sludge from the clarification stage into the biological basins, characterized in that the rate of sludge recirculation (Qr) is varied so as to maintain a constant recirculated sludge concentration (Cr) while at the same time guaranteeing a retention time (RT) of the sludge undergoing clarification of less than a critical value (RTmax).

Abstract: A large round baler is equipped with a device for wrapping a bale formed in the baling chamber of the baler with a web of plastic sheeting or net wrapping medium. A supply roll of the wrapping medium is located in a box mounted forward of the baling chamber for movement along a fore-and-aft extending guide rail between a standby position, wherein a free end of the wrapping medium is supported by a guide surface at a location spaced forward of the baling chamber, and a wrapping position, wherein the free end of the wrapping medium is located for being grabbed by rotating rollers and/or the formed bale so that a length of the wrapping medium is pulled from the supply roll as it is wrapped about the bale. A power operated brake operates on the supply roll so as to provide a constant tension in the wrapping medium during wrapping operation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (1) and a method for processing information derived from coded data stored in a smart card (2), corresponding to operations associated with at least a user-loyalty developing program aimed at a tradesman. The device comprises reading means (3), read/write storage means (5, 6), computing means (6, 7) and data display means (8, 9) The smart card memory comprises several data registers (15) respectively assigned to several different tradesmen and/or corresponding to several loyalty developing programs, comprising files concerning the behavior of the card bearer with the tradesman/tradesmen concerned. The computing means (6, 7, 8) include means for homogeneously formatting the data derived from the registers, the display means (8,9) being designed to display the data homogeneously as well.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for regulating the aeration in a biological wastewater treatment plant using a carbon removal stage, a nitrification stage and a denitrification stage. The process includes the step of continuously measuring the value of oxidation-reduction potential of the treated medium as well as measuring oxygen concentration of the treated medium during aeration phases. This permits maintaining aeration if the oxygen concentration falls within a preselected reference range. Alternately there is reduction of the aeration if the oxygen concentration is above the preselected reference range, or increasing the aeration if the oxygen concentration falls below the preselected reference range.

Abstract: A large round baler is equipped with a device for wrapping a bale formed in the baling chamber of the baler with a web of plastic sheeting or net wrapping medium. A supply roll of the wrapping medium is located in a box mounted forward of the baling chamber for movement along a fore-and-aft extending guide rail between a standby position, wherein a free end of the wrapping medium is supported by a guide surface at a location spaced forward of the baling chamber, and a wrapping position, wherein the free end of the wrapping medium is located for being grabbed by rotating rollers and/or the formed bale so that a length of the wrapping medium is pulled from the supply roll as it is wrapped about the bale. A power operated brake operates on the supply roll so as to provide a constant tension in the wrapping medium during wrapping operation.

Abstract: A three axis stabilized geostationary satellite comprises a structure having walls that face North and South when the satellite is on station and carrying at a storage battery of large capacity. The storage battery is constituted by cells mounted on a chassis having a base plate oriented North-South and mechanically secured to sides that face North and South when the satellite is on station. The sides carry thermal radiators that are thermally connected to each other and to the cells. Typically sides are in alignment with North and South faces of the structure and extend away from the Earth.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a coherent radiation source which emits, in succession, respective ones of a plurality of different wavelengths. The emitted radiation is separated into a reference portion and a measurement portion. The measurement portion propagates through a medium such as the atmosphere to be analyzed and is received by a measurement detector. The reference portion is received directly by a reference detector. A processing circuit processes signals representing the portions, produced by the detectors to produce numerical data relating to the spectral analysis of the medium.