Abstract: A method for providing a conductive connection point of a lightning protection system of a wind turbine blade to an expanded foil or mesh that may be configured as a down conductor extending from a tip connection block towards a root connection block, with a plurality of conductive connection points electrically connected therewith. One method embodiment includes melting a conductive material, applying the melted conductive material in a liquid state for surrounding the expanded foil or mesh, and allowing the melted conductive material to harden for providing a mechanical and electric conductive connection between the conductive connection point and the expanded foil or mesh. Another method embodiment includes providing at least two discs made of conductive material, arranging the discs on opposite sides of the expanded foil or mesh, and fastening the discs to each other with the expanded foil or mesh therebetween for providing an electric conductive connection.

Abstract: A method of installing ropes of an elevator includes arranging a plurality of ropes to pass from one or more rope reels mounted on an elevator car to a rope wheel mounted separately from the car, around the rope wheel, and from the rope wheel to a clamping device mounted on the car; and thereafter moving the elevator car vertically relative to the rope wheel while each rope is clamped by the clamping device in particular for thereby pulling ropes from the one or more rope reels with the clamping device moving together with the car. An arrangement for installing ropes of an elevator implements the method.

Abstract: A lightning protection system for a wind turbine blade having-a structural element made of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). The lightning protection system includes a first down conductor extending from a tip end to a tip connection block and a second down conductor extending from the tip connection block between and along the structural element and a pressure side towards a root connection block. A third down conductor extending from the tip connection block between and along the structural element and a suction side towards the root connection block. The second down conductor includes a first expanded foil or a first mesh and the third down conductor includes a second expanded foil or a second mesh. The first expanded foil or first mesh and the second expanded foil or second mesh include a plurality of conductive connection points arranged in the vicinity of the tip and root connection blocks.

Abstract: An apparatus for neutralization of a connection in a telecommunication network is disclosed, the apparatus comprising means for: receiving a signal from at least one node of the telecommunication network, measuring signal characteristics of the received signal, assessing an admissibility based on the measured signal characteristics, and, if the admissibility is negative, then transmitting a neutralization injection attack for neutralizing a communication connection with the at least one node in the telecommunication network. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An onboard charging system configured for installation on a rail vehicle is provided, comprising: one or more current collection contacts; a battery, electrically connectable to the one or more current collection contacts; and an onboard charging controller having a wireless communications interface. The onboard charging controller is configured to: establish a secure wireless communication connection with a first trackside charging controller; and responsive to determining that the one or more current collection contacts have been brought into electrical contact with corresponding trackside charging contacts: instruct the first trackside charging controller, via the secure wireless communication connection, to provide a first current via the one or more trackside charging contacts.

Abstract: A method of installing ropes of an elevator includes arranging a plurality of ropes to pass from one or more rope reels mounted on an elevator car to a rope wheel mounted separately from the car, around the rope wheel, and from the rope wheel to a clamping device mounted on the car; and thereafter moving the elevator car vertically relative to the rope wheel while each rope is clamped by the clamping device in particular for thereby pulling ropes from the one or more rope reels with the clamping device moving together with the car. An arrangement for installing ropes of an elevator implements the method.

Abstract: A condition monitoring device for a lightning protection system (LPS) of a wind turbine blade, wherein the condition monitoring device is mountable to a wind turbine. The device includes, a signal generation unit configured to generate and input probe signals into a protection unit of the LPS and/or to at least one tower conducting unit. The device includes a measurement unit configured to detect response signals, which are a system response of the probe signals via a wireless coupling between the LPS and the tower conducting unit. A control unit is configured to control the signal unit and the measurement unit and to process the response signals.

Abstract: A conductive connection between a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) element and one or more down conductor(s), the CFRP element being electrically conductive and has a face. The conductive connection including an interface conductive patch provided on the face of CFRP element for electrically connecting the CFRP element with the interface conductive patch, the interface conductive patch is electrically connected with the one or more down conductor(s).

Abstract: A method of printing on a polymeric article includes applying a decoration-forming deposit on a transfer unit. The method further includes transferring the decoration-forming deposit from the transfer unit to the polymeric article to provide a decoration on the polymeric article.

Abstract: A method of printing on a polymeric article includes applying a decoration-forming deposit on a transfer blanket. The method further includes transferring the decoration-forming deposit from the transfer unit to the polymeric article to provide a decoration on the polymeric article.

Abstract: A lightning protection system for a wind turbine blade having-a structural element made of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). The lightning protection system includes a first down conductor extending from a tip end to a tip connection block and a second down conductor extending from the tip connection block between and along the structural element and a pressure side towards a root connection block. A third down conductor extending from the tip connection block between and along the structural element and a suction side towards the root connection block. The second down conductor includes a first expanded foil or a first mesh and the third down conductor includes a second expanded foil or a second mesh. The first expanded foil or first mesh and the second expanded foil or second mesh include a plurality of conductive connection points arranged in the vicinity of the tip and root connection blocks.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering sulfur dioxide from a Claus unit process emissions stream are provided. The method comprises the steps of generating a process emissions stream from a thermal oxidizer or other combustion device, introducing the emissions stream to an SO2 removal system, introducing the SO2 rich stream from the SO2 removal system to a CO2 removal system, and introducing an enriched SO2 stream back to the Claus unit. The SO2 removal system can include one or more SO2 selective membranes. The CO2 removal system can include one or more CO2 selective membranes.

Abstract: A conductive connection between a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) element and one or more down conductor(s), the CFRP element being electrically conductive and has a face. The conductive connection including an interface conductive patch provided on the face of CFRP element for electrically connecting the CFRP element with the interface conductive patch, the interface conductive patch is electrically connected with the one or more down conductor(s).

Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing the quantity of acid gas reinjected into a reservoir by partial CO2 removal processes. The methods include acid gas removal, acid gas enrichment, generation of a CO2 rich stream and an H2S rich stream, and reinjection of the H2S rich stream into the reservoir. The acid gas enrichment can be performed by a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit, a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit, or a combination of a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit a and membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit. The system includes an acid gas removal unit, one or more acid gas enrichment units, and an acid gas reinjection compressor. The acid gas enrichment unit can be a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit, a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit, or a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit and a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit.

Abstract: The polyurethane material is prepared from a polyol, butanediol, and an isocyanate. The protective cover is adapted to be attached along at least a part of a longitudinal edge of the wind turbine blade by adhesion of an inside of the protective cover to a surface of the longitudinal edge of the wind turbine blade. The protective cover is elongated in a longitudinal direction and has an at least substantially U-formed cross-section. The protective cover includes a central cover section extending in the longitudinal direction and two peripheral cover sections extending in the longitudinal direction at either side of the central cover section, respectively. The central cover section has a minimum thickness of at least 1 millimetre, and each peripheral cover section has a thickness decreasing from a maximum thickness of at least 1 millimetre to a minimum thickness of less than ½ millimetre.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering sulfur dioxide from a Claus unit process emissions stream are provided. The method comprises the steps of generating a process emissions stream from a thermal oxidizer or other combustion device, introducing the emissions stream to an SO2 removal system, introducing the SO2 rich stream from the SO2 removal system to a CO2 removal system, and introducing an enriched SO2 stream back to the Claus unit. The SO2 removal system can include one or more SO2 selective membranes. The CO2 removal system can include one or more CO2 selective membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conductor connection system for a wind turbine lightning protection system adapted to protect a wind turbine blade from lightning strikes. The lightning protection system comprises a down conductor cable adapted to extend in a longitudinal direction of the wind turbine blade and arranged for connection to the root end of the wind turbine blade, and comprises a number of lightning receptors electrically connected to and distributed along the length of the down conductor cable. The down conductor connection system comprises a modular down conductor cable having a first and second down conductor cable part, and at least one down conductor connector arranged between and connected to the ends of the down conductor cable parts. The down conductor connector comprises first and second terminals, connected to an end of each down conductor part, respectively, where the first and second terminals are adapted for mutual connection.

Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing the quantity of acid gas reinjected into a reservoir by partial CO2 removal processes. The methods include acid gas removal, acid gas enrichment, generation of a CO2 rich stream and an H2S rich stream, and reinjection of the H2S rich stream into the reservoir. The acid gas enrichment can be performed by a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit, a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit, or a combination of a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit a and membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit. The system includes an acid gas removal unit, one or more acid gas enrichment units, and an acid gas reinjection compressor. The acid gas enrichment unit can be a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit, a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit, or a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit and a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit.

Abstract: A method of printing on a polymeric article includes applying a decoration-forming deposit on a transfer blanket. The method further includes transferring the decoration-forming deposit from the transfer unit to the polymeric article to provide a decoration on the polymeric article.

Abstract: A process for recovering sulfur from a sour gas is provided. The process includes the steps of: providing the sour gas to a membrane separation unit having a carbon dioxide-selective membrane that comprises a perfluoropolymer, wherein the sour gas comprises carbon dioxide and at least 1 mol % hydrogen sulfide; separating the sour gas using the carbon dioxide-selective membrane in the membrane separation stage to obtain hydrogen sulfide-enriched gas and hydrogen sulfide-stripped gas, wherein the hydrogen sulfide-enriched gas has a hydrogen sulfide concentration of at least 20 mol %, and wherein the hydrogen sulfide-stripped gas comprises carbon dioxide; and processing the hydrogen sulfide-enriched gas in a sulfur recovery unit to obtain sulfur.