Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer fibre with improved dispersibility, a method for producing said fibre and the use of said fibre. The polymer fibre according to the invention comprises at least one synthetic polymer and 0.1 and 20 wt. % of a silicone. The polymer forming the fibre forms a solid dispersion medium at room temperature (25° C.) for the silicone present in solid form also at room temperature (25° C.) which forms the more disperse phase. The polymer fibre according to the invention possesses an improved dispersibility and is therefore suitable for producing aqueous suspensions which are used, for example, in the formation of textile fabrics, e.g. nonwovens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer fibre with improved dispersibility, a method for producing said fibre and the use of said fibre. The polymer fibre according to the invention comprises at least one synthetic polymer and 0.1 and 20 wt. % of a silicone. The polymer forming the fibre forms a solid dispersion medium at room temperature (25° C.) for the silicone present in solid form also at room temperature (25° C.) which forms the more disperse phase. The polymer fibre according to the invention possesses an improved dispersibility and is therefore suitable for producing aqueous suspensions which are used, for example, in the formation of textile fabrics, e.g. nonwovens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer fibre with improved dispersibility, a method for producing said fibre and the use of said fibre. The polymer fibre according to the invention comprises at least one synthetic polymer and 0.1 and 20 wt. % of a silicone. The polymer forming the fibre forms a solid dispersion medium at room temperature (25° C.) for the silicone present in solid form also at room temperature (25° C.) which forms the more disperse phase. The polymer fibre according to the invention possesses an improved dispersibility and is therefore suitable for producing aqueous suspensions which are used, for example, in the formation of textile fabrics, e.g. nonwovens.

Abstract: A radar device for transmitting a signal in a frequency range with a control system and an oscillator. An input of the oscillator is connected to the control system via a converter. The oscillator can be activated by the control system to generate the signal and the signal generated by the oscillator can be tapped at an output of the oscillator, with at least one transmission antenna for transmitting the signal at the output of the oscillator. The transmission antenna is connected to the output of the oscillator, with at least one receive channel for receiving a receive signal, for processing the receive signal and for forwarding the processed receive signal to the control system. The receive channel features at least one receive antenna and a mixer for mixing the receive signal with the signal at the output of the oscillator. The mixer is connected to the output of the oscillator. A frequency divider is provided that feeds signals from the oscillator to a frequency counter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radar unit for transmitting and receiving a signal in a frequency band. The invention includes a control means and each of a transmission path and a receiving path. The transmission path includes an output unit for generating a transmission signal and a transmission antenna for emitting a transmission signal. The receiving path receives, processes, and relays a received signal, and has at least one receiving antenna for receiving the received signal. The control means is configured to activate the transmission path and to process the received signal. The transmission path, the receiving path, and the control means are configured to toggle the transmission output by means of a mono-frequency switching sequence, and to detect the frequency of the switching sequence in the receiving path. Furthermore, the invention provides a method for operating a radar unit, in particular, a method for monitoring a transmission output of the radar unit.

Abstract: A method for determining the functionality of a switchable reception amplifier of a radar system with a transmitting unit, a receiving unit and a voltage-controlled oscillator, wherein, before the radar system is started up, calibration is carried out in order to compensate for a frequency deviation of the frequency emitted by the oscillator. The invention provides for at least one calibration cycle to be run with at least one first signal at a first frequency and one second signal at a second frequency during calibration of the oscillator, wherein the first signal and the second signal are transmitted by the transmitting unit and are received by the receiving unit, wherein the reception amplifier is switched with a switching sequence, which results in amplitude modulation of the first and second signals, and the amplitude modulation is used to determine the functionality of the reception amplifier.

Abstract: A radar device for transmitting a signal in a frequency range with a control system and an oscillator. An input of the oscillator is connected to the control system via a converter. The oscillator can be activated by the control system to generate the signal and the signal generated by the oscillator can be tapped at an output of the oscillator, with at least one transmission antenna for transmitting the signal at the output of the oscillator. The transmission antenna is connected to the output of the oscillator, with at least one receive channel for receiving a receive signal, for processing the receive signal and for forwarding the processed receive signal to the control system. The receive channel features at least one receive antenna and a mixer for mixing the receive signal with the signal at the output of the oscillator. The mixer is connected to the output of the oscillator. A frequency divider is provided that feeds signals from the oscillator to a frequency counter.

Abstract: A radar sensor for generating and transmitting a transmit signal in a frequency band. The radar sensor includes a control device with an oscillator. One input of the oscillator is connected to the control device via a converter. The oscillator can be activated using the control device for generating the signal and the signal generated using the oscillator can be picked up at an output of the oscillator. At least one transmit antenna is provided for sending the signal present at the output of the oscillator The transmit antenna is connected to the output of the oscillator with at least one receive channel for receiving a receive signal, for processing the receive signal and for forwarding the processed receive signal to the control device. The receive channel has at least one receiving antenna and one mixer for mixing the receive signal with the signal present at the output of the oscillator. The mixer is connected to the output of the oscillator.

Abstract: A radar device for the transmission of a signal in a frequency band. The radar device includes a control means and an oscillator. The input of the oscillator is connected to the control means by means of a converter. The oscillator is controllable by means of the control means for the generation of the signal. The signal is generated by means of the oscillator and can be picked up on an output of the oscillator. The radar device also includes at least one transmission aerial for the transmission of the signal being present at the output of the oscillator. The transmission aerial is connected to the output of the oscillator. At least one receiver channel is provided for the reception of a received signal and for the processing of the received signal and for the transmission of the processed received signal to the control means. The receiver channel has at least one receiving aerial and a mixer for the mixing of the received signal with the signal which is present at the output of the oscillator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer fibre with improved dispersibility, a method for producing said fibre and the use of said fibre. The polymer fibre according to the invention comprises at least one synthetic polymer and 0.1 and 20 wt. % of a silicone. The polymer forming the fibre forms a solid dispersion medium at room temperature (25° C.) for the silicone present in solid form also at room temperature (25° C.) which forms the more disperse phase. The polymer fibre according to the invention possesses an improved dispersibility and is therefore suitable for producing aqueous suspensions which are used, for example, in the formation of textile fabrics, e.g. nonwovens.

Abstract: A radar device for transmitting and receiving a signal in a frequency band for target detection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radar unit for transmitting and receiving a signal in a frequency band, comprising: a control means (13, 24), a transmission path (2, 21) having an output unit (8, 35) for generating a transmission signal, and a transmission antenna (37a) for emitting a transmission signal, a receiving path (3, 22) for receiving, processing and relaying a received signal, having at least one receiving antenna (44) for receiving the received signal, wherein the control means (13, 24) is configured to activate the transmission path (2, 21) and to process the received signal, wherein the transmission path (2, 21), the receiving path (3, 22) and the control means (13, 24) are configured to toggle the transmission output by means of a mono-frequency switching sequence, and to detect the frequency of the switching sequence in the receiving path (3, 22).

Abstract: A regulating device for regulating the course of a gas turbine plant has at least one sensor for sensing a measurement variable and for outputting a measurement signal which represents the measurement variable; at least one adjusting system for influencing air and/or fuel supply to a combustion chamber of the gas turbine plant on the basis of a correcting variable; and a regulator connected to the at least one sensor so as to receive the measurement variable and to the at least one adjusting system for outputting the correcting variable, the regulator being designed to determine the correcting variable on the basis of the measurement variable received and its deviation from a pilot variable. At least one sensor is designed to sense the variation in time of at least one burner or combustion chamber parameter as measurement variable.

Abstract: A method for determining the functionality of a switchable reception amplifier of a radar system with a transmitting unit, a receiving unit and a voltage-controlled oscillator, wherein, before the radar system is started up, calibration is carried out in order to compensate for a frequency deviation of the frequency emitted by the oscillator. The invention provides for at least one calibration cycle to be run with at least one first signal at a first frequency and one second signal at a second frequency during calibration of the oscillator, wherein the first signal and the second signal are transmitted by the transmitting unit and are received by the receiving unit, wherein the reception amplifier is switched with a switching sequence, which results in amplitude modulation of the first and second signals, and the amplitude modulation is used to determine the functionality of the reception amplifier.

Abstract: A radar device for the transmission of a signal in a frequency band. The radar device includes a control means and an oscillator. The input of the oscillator is connected to the control means by means of a converter. The oscillator is controllable by means of the control means for the generation of the signal. The signal is generated by means of the oscillator and can be picked up on an output of the oscillator. The radar device also includes at least one transmission aerial for the transmission of the signal being present at the output of the oscillator. The transmission aerial is connected to the output of the oscillator. At least one receiver channel is provided for the reception of a received signal and for the processing of the received signal and for the transmission of the processed received signal to the control means. The receiver channel has at least one receiving aerial and a mixer for the mixing of the received signal with the signal which is present at the output of the oscillator.

Abstract: A radar unit and a method for operating a radar unit.

Abstract: A radar device for transmitting and receiving a signal in a frequency band for target detection.

Abstract: A regulating device for regulating the course of a gas turbine plant has at least one sensor for sensing a measurement variable and for outputting a measurement signal which represents the measurement variable; at least one adjusting system for influencing air and/or fuel supply to a combustion chamber of the gas turbine plant on the basis of a correcting variable; and a regulator connected to the at least one sensor so as to receive the measurement variable and to the at least one adjusting system for outputting the correcting variable, the regulator being designed to determine the correcting variable on the basis of the measurement variable received and its deviation from a pilot variable. At least one sensor is designed to sense the variation in time of at least one burner or combustion chamber parameter as measurement variable.

Abstract: A packaging system and method are disclosed for delivering a solid fuel component in pre-measured quantities for hydrogen generation. Each quantity may be contained in a sealed pack or in a plurality of packs connected in series for indexing through a solid fuel dispenser. The solid fuel may be a boron hydride that is stored in its dry form and mixed with a liquid, as needed. The liquid may include water. The solid fuel component may be provided in various forms, including granules, pellets and powder.

Abstract: A packaging system and method are disclosed for delivering a solid fuel component in pre-measured quantities for hydrogen generation. Each quantity may be contained in a sealed blister pack or in a plurality of blister packs connected in series for indexing through a solid fuel dispenser. The solid fuel may be a metal borohydride that is stored in its dry form and mixed with a liquid, as needed. The liquid may include water. The solid fuel component may be provided in various forms, including granules, pellets and powder.