Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of alien invasive species control, in particular to use of 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol in killing or controlling Pomacea canaliculata, a method for killing or controlling the Pomacea canaliculata, and a molluscicide. The present disclosure provides use of 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol in killing or controlling Pomacea canaliculata. The 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol can effectively control the Pomacea canaliculata with a low cost. In the present disclosure, the results of examples show that: the 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol has an obvious killing effect on the Pomacea canaliculata, showing a control effect comparable to that of niclosamide, a commonly-used molluscicide for killing the Pomacea canaliculata.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine system includes a combustion engine configured to produce exhaust gases as a product of a combustion reaction. An exhaust discharge pipe coupled to the internal combustion engine, and an adaptive valve assembly. The adaptive valve assembly is coupled to the exhaust discharge pipe and configured to receive the exhaust gases prior to the exhaust gases reaching the atmosphere. The adaptive valve assembly includes a valve flapper arranged in the passageway and configured to pivot about a flapper pivot axis from a normally-closed position to an opened position.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine system includes a combustion engine configured to produce exhaust gases as a product of a combustion reaction. An exhaust discharge pipe coupled to the internal combustion engine, and an adaptive valve assembly. The adaptive valve assembly is coupled to the exhaust discharge pipe and configured to receive the exhaust gases prior to the exhaust gases reaching the atmosphere. The adaptive valve assembly includes a valve flapper arranged in the passageway and configured to pivot about a flapper pivot axis from a normally-closed position to an opened position.

Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes a first exhaust gas path and a second exhaust gas path. At least one valve is positioned within the first exhaust gas path and an active noise control system is associated with the second exhaust gas path. An example method includes, providing the first exhaust gas path with a first tailpipe having a first outlet and the second exhaust gas path with a second tailpipe having a second outlet separate from the first outlet. The valve and the active noise control system are controlled simultaneously to control noise generated by the vehicle exhaust system.