Abstract: The invention relates to a sieving device for mechanically separating and extracting solid bodies or solid matter from a liquid current, in particular, to sieve gratings for process or effluent currents or for use in sewage treatment plants or hydroelectric power stations. Said device comprises a number of sieving panels (2, 2′, 2″) which are substantially arranged in a transverse direction to the direction of flow of the liquid current, are linked together, and which form a revolving endless sieve belt (1) immersing into the liquid current (20). The device also comprises a drive for the endless sieve belt (1), whereby the sieving panels (2, 2′, 2″) are arranged successively in such a way that the revolving motion of the endless sieve belt (1) is comprised within one single plane which lies substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow of the liquid current (20).

Abstract: A down-draft gasification reactor has a solids storage chamber bordered from below by a grate and having an oxidation zone, a product gas collection region disposed beneath the grate, a product gas line for discharging out-gassed product gas from the product gas collection region, a slag-separation device disposed above the grate, and a discharge mechanism downstream of the grate for transporting the separated slag out of the reactor.

Abstract: Lifting device with a higher speed in the downward movement area than in the upward movement area, equipped with a driving motor with brake, a gear and a load pick-up system, which runs on an oval or circular or loop-shaped race via a lower and an upper reversion device and which takes up the load in the lower area and delivers it in the upper area. A driving motor is used whose characteristic of torque versus rotation runs relatively flat and whose number of rotations in the downward movement area is in the ratio of at least 1.5:1 compared to the number of rotations in the upward movement area.

Abstract: A security bar rack for installation in the inlets or outlets of water-treatment plants or power stations comprises a number of hollow tubes. A conductive indicator element with uninsulated external surfaces is stretched within each tube and extends over its entire length. Each indicator element is provided with a separate monitoring circuit which actuates a signal element in a way that a detectable alarm signal is emitted if any change takes place in the dielectric condition of the indicator element/tube assembly. In addition a second signal element is provided which is controlled by the monitoring circuit so as to produce a detectable signal to indicate that the device is in a state of readiness to produce an alarm signal.

Abstract: An electric fish-scaring device for water inlet and extraction structures contains several main and counter-electrodes below the surface of the water and which are connected to a voltage supply unit. To monitor operation, at least one simulator electrode is positioned at a predetermined distance in front of the main electrodes.

Abstract: An electric fish-scaring device for water inlet and discharge plants includes electrodes positioned below the surface of the water and connected to a voltage supply unit. To enable the device to operate effectively in scaring away fish of different respective sizes, the voltage supply unit is coupled to an automatic control unit for the generation of different voltage pulses.

Abstract: A conveying device for conveying liquid from a supply well features an upright wall having one major surface and extending into the well, conveying means comprising a disk rotatably mounted about a substantially horizontal axis and a plurality of separations connected to the disk about the axis, the wall abutting the separations, a portion of the surface of the wall, the separations and the disk defining cells for conveying the liquid along at least part of the wall surface, and an output channel defined in the wall and intercommunicating with at least one of the cells when in a position near the top of the disk for emptying liquid from the cells as they reach the position;Whereby, when the disk is rotated, it will move the separations into the liquid and the cells will substantially retain their liquid contents until they reach the position.

Abstract: A conveying device for water or aqueous liquids and in particular for the conveyance of waste water is provided which includes a rotatable conveying wheel having a plurality of cells defined by inner and outer concentric rings and a plurality of radially oriented separation walls. A single disc is secured to one side of the inner and outer concentric rings so that the cells are open at one side. A stationary wall member is provided, at least in the region of upward conveyance of the liquid, and a receiving vessel is positioned in the discharge region of the conveying wheel.