Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assigning, tracking and storing equivalent emission values associated with a transaction. When a transaction takes place the system identifies the purchaser, the vendor, and at least the cost of the transaction. The system contains a database comprising a pre-selected parameter related to an emission value. The system uses this parameter to calculate the emission value of the transaction. The emission value is stored in at least one data-file contained in the system.

Abstract: System having a plurality of high-temperature fuel cells connected in series for generating at least electrical energy, in particular having solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), which system comprises: -an air source for air, -a fuel source for a fuel, for example natural gas, -at least a first and a second high-temperature fuel cell, which are connected in series, each fuel cell comprising an anode inlet for fuel, and an anode outlet, as well as a cathode inlet for air, and a cathode outlet, as well as an electrical connection for outputting electrical energy which has been generated, -the cathode inlet of the first fuel cell being connected to the air source, -the anode inlet of each fuel cell being connected to the fuel source, -the cathode outlet of the first fuel cell being connected to the cathode inlet of the second fuel cell, -and a bypass air connection for air being provided between the air source, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, an admixing port between the cathode outlet of the first fuel cell

Abstract: An installation for generating energy comprises a compressor assembly for compressing air, having a low-pressure compressor, which is connected to a high-pressure compressor via a primary air path. Furthermore, a compressor turbine assembly is provided for the purpose of driving the low-pressure compressor and/or the high-pressure compressor. The installation also has a combustion device for burning a suitable mixture of compressed air and a fuel, and a power turbine with a rotatable shaft for releasing mechanical energy. An exhaust-gas pipe system is connected to the exhaust-gas outlet of the power turbine.

Abstract: An installation for generating energy comprises a compressor assembly for compressing air, having a low-pressure compressor, which is connected to a high-pressure compressor via a primary air path. Furthermore, a compressor turbine assembly is provided for the purpose of driving the low-pressure compressor and/or the high-pressure compressor. The installation also has a combustion device for burning a suitable mixture of compressed air and a fuel, and a power turbine with a rotatable shaft for releasing mechanical energy. An exhaust-gas pipe system is connected to the exhaust-gas outlet of the power turbine.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a co-extruded tape or yarn of the ABA-type, as well as to a process for producing such a tape, comprising a central layer and two top layers, the composition of the central layer (B) and the top layers (A) being different, wherein the central layer (B) is based on at least one propylene polymer, or on at least one ethylene polymer having a density of more than 935 kg/m.sup.3, and the top layers (A) are based on at least one ethylene copolymer with one or more C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 olefins, and the tape or yarn having a thickness of 50 to 150 .mu.m and a stretch ratio between 6 and 10.

Abstract: The methods and devices according to the invention supplement messages, which are to be exchanged between systems based on different protocol versions and which are provided with an information element of a second type, with an information element of a first type, and vice versa. As a result, greater design freedom in the development of subsequent compatible protocol versions, as well as subsequent non-compatible protocol versions, is obtained. Further, systems based on non-compatible protocol versions can even communicate directly with any type of receiving system. Furthermore, in this arrangement the drawback of needing to know, in advance, the protocol version on which the receiving system is based, does not apply.

Abstract: A process for the continuous conversion of energy chemically bound in a starting fuel based on C-H compounds into usable mechanical energy. For this purpose, a gas turbine is used and in order to obtain high mechanical efficiency the combustion is effected at least partially with a fuel obtained from the starting fuel by endothermic reaction, the heating of the reaction space for the endothermic reaction being effected either by compressed combustion air, which has been heated by the exhaust gases, or by the hot exhaust gas itself.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the combined generation of electrical and mechanical energy from the oxidation of fuel. In particular a hydrogen-containing gas is generated by endothermic reaction of hydrocarbon compounds, in which a portion of the hydrogen-containing gas is burned for generating a combustion gas. An oxygen-containing gas is then compressed and introduced into the combustion stage, and the energy is generated by expanding the hot combustion gas in at least one gas turbine. Further, the expanded combustion gas is used for indirect heating of the endothermic reaction. According to the present invention, at least a part of the generated hydrogen-containing gas is to be guided as anode gas through a fuel cell system for generating electrical energy and the anode exhaust gas is used for generating the combustion gas.

Abstract: An installation is proposed for generating electrical energy in an open circuit for a gaseous fluid, comprising a compressor unit driven by a turbine receiving the compressed fluid after its passage through an exhaust gas heat exchanger, the installation further comprising a power generator driven by a gas turbine, the circuit also comprising a fuel cell receiving natural gas in its anode from an external source and receiving the gaseous fluid from the compressor unit as an oxidizing agent in its cathode, the electrical power originating from both the generator and the fuel cell forming the output of the installation.

Abstract: A method and installation is proposed for generating electrical energy in an open circuit for a gaseous fluid, comprising a compressor unit driven by a turbine receiving the compressed fluid after its passage through an exhaust gas heat exchanger, said method and installation further comprising a power generator driven by a gas turbine, the circuit also comprising a fuel cell receiving natural gas in its anode from an external source and receiving and gaseous fluid from the compressor unit as an oxidizing agent in its cathode, the electrical power originating from both the generator and the fuel cell forming the output of the method and installation.

Abstract: A plant for the generation by means of a gaseous fluid of mechanical energy comprising an assembly consisting of a gas turbine (1) with a combustion chamber (4) and a compressor unit (C) driven by a turbine (T). The turbine (T) is fed by compressed air from the unit (C) after its passage through a main heat exchanger (3) arranged in the exhaust of the gas turbine (1). The outlet (10) of the compressor-turbine (T) is in fluid communication with the combustion chamber (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of improving the part-load behavior of a turbo machine operating with a rotor 13 having fixed vanes 14. Such method uses the feature of applying auxiliary fluid injection nozzles 18 near the inlet 11 of the rotor for adding a small amount of fluid to the main fluid flow.The additional amount of fluid is projected in direction such that a substantial velocity component of the movement of this additional fluid is directed tangentially with respect to the rotation of the rotor 13.

Abstract: An apparatus for the preparation of a combustible gas mixture from solid or liquid fuels, consists of a housing, which comprises at least one rotatably disposed, conical basket, a fuel inlet, an inlet for a gasification fluid, an ash outlet and an outlet for the produced combustible gas mixture.The fuel to be gasified is introduced into the inlet and the apparatus is so operated that a number of revolutions of the basket(s) is maintained such, that the fuel is pressed against said basket which also functions as a supporting grate.

Abstract: A gas turbine plant including a compressor section and a turbine section housed within a multipart casing with the shafts of each section co-axial, the compressor section including a double-sided low pressure radial compressor, a high pressure radial compressor and an inter-cooler, while the turbine stage includes a first stage axial turbine on the same shaft as the compressor and at least an additional turbine stage; a heat exchanger or regenerator being included in the turbine exhaust.