Abstract: A device for collecting particles that have a high electron affinity, particularly explosive particles, from a gas, includes a flow channel (12a) in which at least one electrically positive collector electrode (20a) and at least one ionising electrode (18a) are arranged, between which an electrical field is present so that the particles having high electron affinity can be indirectly charged by corona discharge on the ionising electrode (18a) and can be displaced towards the collector electrode (20a).

Abstract: An online sensor for monitoring chemical contamination in a phosphate ester-based hydraulic fluid includes a receiving unit for the hydraulic fluid having two viewing windows arranged on opposite sides, an IR emitter, and an IR detector having four detector fields for IR spectroscopy, with the IR emitter and the IR detector being arranged on the two viewing windows in a mutually opposed manner. The online sensor also includes an optical filter having four fields for IR transmission bands with different wave numbers being provided between one viewing window and the IR detector for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the contaminations, wherein a first IR transmission band has a wave number of 3400 cm-1, a second IR transmission band has a wave number of 3500 cm-1, a third IR transmission band has a wave number of 3600 cm-1, and a fourth IR transmission band is provided as a reference field.

Abstract: A device for monitoring particle contamination in flowing hydraulic fluids includes a mechanism for particle counting and particle sizing. Further, a method for monitoring particle contamination in flowing hydraulic fluids: determines fluid flow velocity; counts particles in the hydraulic fluid passing the light barrier for a fixed period of time; and obtains particle size distribution by using a range of different trigger levels. The monitoring device is insertable into an A/C hydraulic system to enable an online-monitoring of degradation of fluid quality during normal flight operations or on the ground. The device and method help lower costs for A/C maintenance and increase A/C availability since necessary service actions can be scheduled strategically.

Abstract: A device for collecting particles that have a high electron affinity, particularly explosive particles, from a gas, includes a flow channel (12a) in which at least one electrically positive collector electrode (20a) and at least one ionising electrode (18a) are arranged, between which an electrical field is present so that the particles having high electron affinity can be indirectly charged by corona discharge on the ionising electrode (18a) and can be displaced towards the collector electrode (20a).

Abstract: A sample collector for an analysis device for analyzing trace elements, including a wiping element on which sample material can be wiped from a surface to be tested and adsorbed thereon by a wiping process, including a support part with a convexly shaped surface to which the wiping element is attached, is provided. A sample collecting device using this sample collector and a method for taking samples are also provided.

Abstract: An online sensor for monitoring chemical contaminations in hydraulic fluids, having a receiving device for the fluid to be monitored, the device having observations windows disposed on two opposite sides, is characterized in that the online sensor has an IR emitter and an IR detector comprising at least two, preferably four detector fields for IR spectroscopy, wherein the fields are disposed opposite of each other on both observations windows. This provides a sensor that is capable of detecting the maintenance-relevant parameters of hydraulic fluids based on phosphate esters online, which is to say without having to withdraw the same from the airplane's hydraulic system and remove the same as a sample.

Abstract: A device for monitoring particle contamination in flowing hydraulic fluids includes a mechanism for particle counting and particle sizing. Further, a method for monitoring particle contamination in flowing hydraulic fluids: determines fluid flow velocity; counts particles in the hydraulic fluid passing the light barrier for a fixed period of time; and obtains particle size distribution by using a range of different trigger levels. The monitoring device is insertable into an A/C hydraulic system to enable an online-monitoring of degradation of fluid quality during normal flight operations or on the ground. The device and method help lower costs for A/C maintenance and increase A/C availability since necessary service actions can be scheduled strategically.

Abstract: A flushable bi-fuel injector, in particular for combustion engines, comprises a nozzle body incorporating a nozzle exit (11), a movably held valve needle (12) for opening and closing the nozzle exit (11), a first supply channel (13) for supplying a first liquid or a first fuel to the nozzle exit (11); and a second supply channel (23) for supplying a second liquid or a second fuel or a liquid additive to the nozzle exit (11). A ring-shaped slide gate (21) or a ring piston is arranged in a ring-shaped chamber (20) within the nozzle body (1). The slide gate (21) can be hydraulically activated to either side via differential pressure. Depending on its position, the slide gate (21) connects either the first supply channel (13) or the second supply channel (23) to the nozzle exit (11).

Abstract: A flushable bi-fuel injector, in particular for combustion engines, comprises a nozzle body incorporating a nozzle exit (11), a movably held valve needle (12) for opening and closing the nozzle exit (11), a first supply channel (13) for supplying a first liquid or a first fuel to the nozzle exit (11); and a second supply channel (23) for supplying a second liquid or a second fuel or a liquid additive to the nozzle exit (11). A ring-shaped slide gate (21) or a ring piston is arranged in a ring-shaped chamber (20) within the nozzle body (1). The slide gate (21) can be hydraulically activated to either side via differential pressure. Depending on its position, the slide gate (21) connects either the first supply channel (13) or the second supply channel (23) to the nozzle exit (11).

Abstract: A position transmitter which determines the point of incidence of a light or particle beam on a sensor array, and the output signal of which gives the point of incidence in a digital code. The position transmitter comprises a sensor array having diodes which are arranged on a substrate and are connected at least partly to each other as well as to a digital bus, of which a part of the array generates electron-hole pairs if the light or particle beam strikes, and another part of the diode array arranged in accordance with the desired code is switched off in its function.