Abstract: A hollow body of plastics material for placing around a motor vehicle steering column, the body including two half-bodies (2, 4) assembled to each other by tabs (22) and snap-fastener elements (24), each tab (22) including a portion in relief (28) provided with a first catch bearing surface. The snap-fastener elements (24) include a housing for each tab, the housing presenting at least one constriction, the portions in relief (28) being retained in the housings by the constrictions, the bearing surfaces of the tabs coming into contact with the complementary bearing surfaces of the constrictions on planes inclined at an angle (?) selected to enable the portions in relief (28) to go past the constrictions by elastic deformation when the two half-bodies (2, 4) are pulled apart from each other with a predetermined force.

Abstract: A steering column assembly is moveable in a rake direction and a telescope direction and extends along a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes a compression bracket mounted to a column jacket. A rake bracket is disposed over the compression bracket. The rake bracket defines a rake slot and includes a rake tooth rack disposed in the rake slot. The compression bracket defines a telescoping slot and includes a telescope tooth rack disposed in the telescope slot. A telescoping lock is disposed within the telescoping slot. A rake lock is disposed within the rake slot. A cam mechanism moves the rake lock into interlocking engagement with the rake tooth rack and moves the telescope lock into interlocking engagement with the telescope tooth rack when in the lock position, and disengages the rake lock from the rake tooth rack and the telescope lock from the telescope tooth rack when in the adjustment position.

Abstract: Integrated control device for a bicycle, has a support body configured to be fixed to a handlebar of a bicycle and a single lever that is mobile with respect to the support body to command both a brake and a derailleur by movement of the lever in first and second directions of movement, opposite one another; the single lever has a rest position in which it commands neither the brake nor the derailleur and it is mobile in a first direction to command the brake; the single lever is mobile in a second direction different from the first direction by a first distance to command movement of the derailleur in its first direction and by a second distance different from the first to command movement of the derailleur in its second direction.

Abstract: An outer casing of a control cable has a small stroke loss and a small variation of freeplay length, even when the degree of bending varies. An outer casing is formed so that an armor layer of two threads configuration is formed, in which a trapezoidal wire made of metal and a round wire 17 or an oval wire are respectively aligned and wound spirally, and on the surface of the armor layer, a coating made of synthetic resin is provided. A control cable is formed so that an inner cable is inserted into the outer casing. The ratio of width in the axis direction of the round wire 17 or the oval wire to the width of the bottom of the trapezoidal wire 16 is 0.3 to 2, the ratio of the thickness of the round wire 17 or the oval wire to the thickness of the trapezoidal wire is 0.5 to 1, the ratio of the winding pitch P of the spiral to the outer diameter D2 of the armor layer 13 is 0.25 to 0.8.

Abstract: In order to improve a lever arrangement for handlebar-steered vehicles, comprising an actuating-lever housing which can be fitted to a handlebar, adjoining a handle, by way of a mounting portion and on which an actuating lever is mounted such that it can be pivoted about an axis, and comprising an adjusting lever which can be moved, by pivoting about a pivot axis, from a stable inactive position, in which the adjusting lever is positioned on that side of its pivot axis which is directed away from the actuating lever, into a stable active position, in which the adjusting lever is positioned on that side of its pivot axis which is directed toward the actuating lever, and vice versa, such that the adjusting lever can be moved out of the active position by straightforward manual actuation, it is proposed that the adjusting lever is mounted in a pivotable manner in an adjusting-lever housing, and in that the adjusting lever, in the active position, has a finger-actuating surface which is at a distance from the han

Abstract: A handlebar grip for a transportation vehicle includes a grip body having a body portion and an annular flange provided on one end of the body portion, a tightening member mounted on the outer surface of the annular flange, a locating ring mounted on the outer surface of the annular flange in such a way that the tightening member is placed in between the locating ring and the annular flange, and a fastener inserted into a through hole of the locating ring. When the fastener is fastened up, one end of the fastener leans against the outer surface of the tightening member such that the annular flange of the grip body is pressed by the tightening member to be radially inwardly deformed and compressed against the periphery of a handlebar of the transportation vehicle. Thus, the handlebar grip is firmly fixed to the handlebar of the transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A rotary actuator is provided for a motor vehicle, having a control knob, a housing, an actuating shaft that is rotationally fixed to the control knob, and electromagnetic means that act on the control knob so as to permit a detent or locking of the rotation of the control knob, wherein a coil is arranged in the housing in a rotationally fixed manner, and a disk-shaped flux guide is attached to the actuating shaft so as to be rotationally fixed and movable along the actuating shaft, and the flux guide can be pressed against the coil and/or the housing.

Abstract: Described herein is a recliner regulating device comprising a locking cam, an unlocking cam with a thickness less than the locking cam, a ratchet gear, a coulisse and a return spring connected with a central shaft. The locking cam is connected with the unlocking cam. Sliders are connected with the unlocking cam and sliding grooves. A jacket is connected with the ratchet gear and the coulisse. The return spring is connected with the coulisse. The thickness of the locking cam and the unlocking cam may be respectively designed in terms of the stress applied thereon. Since the locking cam and the unlocking cam are separately produced, structure of the die is simplified and service life of the die is improved significantly. The locking cam and the unlocking cam may be manufactured by punch, which leads to a greater production efficiency.

Abstract: A gear-type transmission apparatus includes a first input shaft, a second input shaft provided coaxially and rotatably relative to the first input shaft, a first counter shaft and a second counter shaft arranged in parallel to the first and the second input shafts, an output shaft, a dual clutch mechanism having a first clutch and a second clutch for transmitting a rotation of a driving shaft driven by a power source to the first and the second input shafts, a first gear change mechanism, a second gear change mechanism, a reverse gear set having a reverse shift stage driving gear, a reverse shift stage intermediate gear, and a reverse shift stage driven gear, and a switching clutch having a reverse shift stage engaging member for establishing/interrupting a torque transmission from the driving shaft to the output shaft via the reverse shift set.

Abstract: A starter for cranking an internal combustion engine includes a device for absorbing a rotational torque exceeding a predetermined level. In this device, a laminated body composed of fixed disks and the rotatable disks is used. A frictional force in the laminated body is preset by a spring member pressing the laminated body in the laminated direction. To avoid concentration of the pressing force to a position where the spring force is imposed, a certain gap is formed between the spring member and the laminated body. To give a proper surface hardness to an internal gear portion of the rotatable disk and to give an abrasion-resistive property to a portion contacting the fixed disk, the rotatable disk is subjected to soft nitriding treatment. Thus, a stable frictional force is secured in the laminated body, and a long life of the excessive-torque-absorbing device is realized.

Abstract: A batch process for producing low carbon aluminum using a single carbothermic reactor furnace is disclosed in which the slag making, metal making and carbon extraction is carried out in a single furnace, single compartment reactor. The Al2O and Al vapors generated in slag making and metal making steps are recovered in a vapor recovery reactor, and treated with a carbonaceous material to produce recyclable material comprising Al4C3. The recyclable material is used to assist with one or more subsequent slag making steps.

Abstract: A composition for cyanide leaching which comprises at least one nonionic surfactant and a process for extracting metals using the abovementioned composition are described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing liquid-metal composite contacts, where fabric of high-melting metal based wire is in the form of a strip, rolled into a cylindrical workpiece, and installed into a matrix. The workpiece is then pressed, reduced in an environment of hydride hydrogen in a vacuum furnace, and soaked with low-melting metal or alloy, where the soaking of the structure is performed with three metals, tin (Sn), indium (In) and gallium (Ga) within three sequential stages lasting 10 to 20 minutes each, namely, the structure is first soaked with liquid tin at a temperature of 750 to 1150° C., then with liquid indium at the temperature of 750 to 1000° C., and third with liquid gallium at the temperature of 700 to 900° C. The amount of liquid tin, indium, and gallium is proportional to eutectic mixture and volume of the pores in the structure.

Abstract: A method and composition for removing sulfur from molten ferrous material, particularly molten iron. The desulfurization agent includes one or more pucks or briquettes of deoxidizing and/or desulfurization agent. The pucks or briquettes of deoxidizing and/or desulfurization agent include at least one deoxidizing metal and at least one ferrous metal.

Abstract: A direct reduction process for a metalliferous material includes supplying the metalliferous material, a solid carbonaceous material, an oxygen-containing gas, and a fluidizing gas into a fluidized bed in a vessel and maintaining the fluidized bed in the vessel, at least partially reducing metalliferous material in the vessel, and discharging a product stream that includes the partially reduced metalliferous material from the vessel. The process comprises (a) reducing the metalliferous material in a solid state in a metal-rich zone in the vessel; (b) injecting the oxygen-containing gas into a carbon-rich zone in the vessel with a downward flow in a range of ±40° to the vertical and generating heat by reactions between oxygen and the metalliferous material (including metallized material), the solid carbonaceous material and other oxidizable solids and gases in the fluidized bed, and (c) transferring heat from the carbon-rich zone to the metal-rich zone by movement of solids within the vessel.

Abstract: A method of producing an oxygen-free copper wire material, containing: continuously guiding a molten copper obtained by melting electric copper, into a tundish through a conduit; injecting the molten copper in the tundish, into a rotational movable mold; cooling and solidifying the molten copper, to form an ingot; and continuously drawing the ingot out of the mold, followed by continuous rolling; the method further containing: allowing the molten copper in the conduit to react with a solid reducing agent, under blowing an inert gas thereinto; allowing the molten copper in the tundish to react with a solid reducing agent, under blowing an inert gas thereinto; and adding a phosphorus compound to the molten copper, so that the phosphorus content in the ingot would be from 1 to 10 ppm; and controlling the temperature of the molten copper in the tundish from 1,085 to 1,100° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to the separation of metals in Fe-bearing zinc leaching residues, in particular neutral and weak acid leach residues. The process comprises the steps of: preparing agglomerates containing, besides the Zn leaching residue, at least 5 wt % of carbon and 2 to 10 wt. % of S; fuming said agglomerates in a static bed at a temperature above 1250° C., thereby producing a reduced Fe-bearing phase and Zn-bearing fumes; and extracting said Zn-bearing fumes. The high S content of the feed allows for a relatively high operating temperature without production of molten phases. This guarantees fast reduction and fuming kinetics, and permits the use of a compact technology such as a static bed furnace.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relative to one another, and the input shaft and the outer housing being rotatable relative to one another, the body having a nut receiving recess. The cable system is tensioned by retracting the nut from its support surface, tensioning the system by rotating the nut, and relieving the nut back to its support surface. A control system is used to control the operation of the tensioning device, and is programmable to perform several associated functions.

Abstract: The invention is based on an electric device, in particular an electric hand tool, having a removable power supply unit (18, 70, 104), an accommodation region (16, 102, 132, 144, 156) for accommodating the power supply unit (18, 70, 104), and a locking device (20, 76, 114, 134, 146, 154) for locking the power supply unit (18, 70, 104) to the accommodation region (16, 102, 132, 144, 156). It is proposed that the locking device (20, 76, 114, 134, 146, 154) is provided for the purpose of unlocking the power supply unit (18, 70, 104) from a locked state—by means of a force which is exerted on the power supply unit (18, 70, 104) and moves the entire power supply unit (18, 70, 104) in relation to the accommodation region (16, 102, 132, 144, 156).

Abstract: This invention compliments an improved way to use threaded rod in the construction industry. It is a unit that is drill driven and it is designed to be compatible with go-through socket inserts of various sizes and die-threading inserts of various sizes. The unit comprises a focal point for go-through socket insertion that is offset away from its drive source, which allows where said length of all-thread to bypass the base of the go-through socket and the drill.

Abstract: Disclosed is a centrifugal impact wrench using an electric driving motor, which is rotated by electricity supplied from an electric power source, as a power source.

Abstract: An apparatus to be used in a gripping assembly for gripping a cylindrical member is disclosed. The apparatus includes a jaw body, a gripping insert, and a rotatable camming member disposed between the jaw body and gripping insert. The rotatable camming member rotates in response to the applied clamping and rotational forces of the gripping assembly and operates to intensify the force provided by the jaw to the gripping insert which is engaged with a cylindrical member.

Abstract: An open-end wrench having an open-end driving head and first and second jaw clips extending from two sides thereof. A maximum width W between outer edges of the two jaw clips is equal to 130 to 180% of a mouth width S between two opposite jaw end surfaces of the jaw clips. A distance from an inner corner at a junction between one of the jaw end surfaces and the connection end surface to an outer end surface of the jaw clip is defined as a stress region width T1. A length of a transversal phantom center line from one of the jaw end surfaces of the jaw clips to the outer edge of the jaw clip is defined as a jaw width T2 smaller than T1. Thus, the nut can be greatly wrenched in the limited space by limiting the ratio of W to S, and it is possible to prevent the structure from being broken.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench comprising a head portion defining a stationary jaw and a mounting slot in the head portion extending in the direction of a transverse axis thereof, and a movable jaw member mounted to the head portion for reciprocating movement along the transverse axis. The movable jaw member includes a movable jaw in alignment with the stationary jaw and a gear rack having a toothed segment. The gear rack is slidably mounted in the mounting slot. The adjustable wrench further comprises a bearing guide device including at least two bearing guides disposed in a space between an outer wall of the gear rack and an inner wall of the mounting slot so that at least one of the bearing guides is arranged on one side of the gear rack and at least one of the bearing guides is arranged on the opposite side of the gear rack.

Abstract: There is provided multi-purpose driving tool comprising a first end having a fastener driving housing apparatus for receiving a fastener driving apparatus; a second end having a tool housing apparatus for receiving a functioning driving apparatus or functioning accessory; and a pivot point, located between the first and second ends; wherein the first end and the second end can be pivoted with respect to each other.

Abstract: A connecting assembly includes a connecting rod having an axial penetrating hole which is a stepped hole and thus is formed with a stepped edge; an upper end of the connecting rod is formed with an enlarged end as a connecting portion; a through hole penetrated through the enlarged end of the connecting rod; a push rod received in the penetrating hole; a lower end of the push rod being connected to a combining portion; an upper end of the push rod being formed as a resisting end; and a press rod passing through the through hole of the combining portion; two ends of the press rod protruding from the two openings of the through hole; a lower middle section of the press rod being formed with a cambered recess corresponding to the resisting end.

Abstract: A restricting member with an engaging structure for a pair of locking pliers comprises a first pivoting portion, a second pivoting portion and the engaging structure. The engaging structure extends out of an upper part of the restricting member, so that it can be positioned in a groove of a side handle, and makes a supporting portion of a linking member press against the groove of the side handle. The restricting member not only saves space and cost for it needs no additional subassemblies, but also makes the assembling work more convenient.

Abstract: There is provided a device for driving a fastener, such as a nut driver, that includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an aperture disposed on the first end and having an interior aperture shape that is substantially the same as at least a portion of an exterior shape of the fastener, a handle disposed on the shaft, and a tactile feel element disposed on the shaft having an element shape. The element shape has an orientation that is at least substantially the same as an orientation of the interior aperture shape. There is also provided a manufacturing method.

Abstract: A method for mechanical machining, in particular for drilling and turning light alloy wheels , comprising prior to the mechanical machining step, a step of orientation and measurement of the wheel including the steps of arranging a device for seating the wheel with at least three seating areas spaced apart from each other angularly at a regular angular pitch and forming respective seating surfaces coplanar with each other and belonging to a common reference plane, a wheel being brought into seating contact on these surfaces with a portion of its front flange, the wheel being approximately coaxial with a central reference axis of the device perpendicular to the reference plane; determining using distance sensing means the radial coordinates of a first plurality of points of a common surface of the flange, the points of this plurality being identified by moving the sensing means radially relative to the central reference axis along respective directions radial to this axis until the flange is intercepted, and c

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for single transfer insert placement. The apparatus receives continuous web material and cuts a discrete section or pad from the web. The pad is then supported on a single transfer surface. The single transfer surface then may spin the supported pad to a desired angle and provide the pad to a receiving surface at a desired interval.

Abstract: A power tool comprises a detection system for detecting a situation where an operator using a power tool of the type which has an exposed rotating component contacts the rotating component, and a protection system for minimizing the possibility of an operator being injured by contacting the rotating component.

Abstract: A food slicing machine is provided which includes restraining apparatus operative to engage the sides of a food product (4) to be sliced to produce lateral location of the food product. The restraining apparatus comprises a moveable member (8) operative to push a food product to be sliced against a guide (10). The machine is arranged to cause gripping apparatus (5) to engage one end of the food product when the food product is pressed by the moveable member against the guide, after which the moveable member moves away from the food product and thereby releases the lateral pressure on the food product prior to slicing thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for holding down food products (4) such as bacon, cheese or cooked meat in a slicing machine. The apparatus comprises a device (3) engaging the top of the food product nd a parallel motion linkage (2) having one end pivotally mountable in the machine and the other end connected to the device. When the linkage is rotated about its pivotable mounting, the device moves substantially perpendicular with respect to a plane on which the food product is supported. This enables the device not only to be raised and lowed when slicing of one product has been completed and slicing of the next food product is to commence, but also to accommodate variations in the thickness and a single product between products.

Abstract: A saw table includes a clamping mechanism for clamping a work piece on the saw table. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar having a first end and a second end. A longitudinal axis is defined between the first and second ends. A first pivoting arm is operatively connected to one of the ends of the clamping bar to support the clamping bar for rotation about a pivot axis. A biasing device biases the clamping bar about the pivot axis to clamp the work piece between the clamping bar and a table base.

Abstract: A blade vertically elevating device for a table saw is positioned in a saw base installed in a base pf a table saw. The saw base includes a rotating base, the blade vertically elevating device and a motor. The blade elevating device consists of an elevating base, a main driving member, a threaded guiding rod and two guiding rods. The elevating base is engaged with the guiding rods, having a round blade set and a separating plate set behind the top of the round blade set. The threaded guiding rod is connected with a bevel gear engaged with a bevel gear of the main driving member. The elevating base, the motor, the round blade set and the separating plate can be spontaneously moved vertically together when the threaded guiding rod is driven by the main driving member to move spirally.

Abstract: An adjustable and collapsible shoulder rest for a violin or like instrument that comprises an elongated single piece body with a first and second end being vertically extended at both ends by vertical guards which protect and prevent injury to the user when attempting to collapse the left and right gripping members. Vertical guards may be positioned at a fixed tilted angle to improve and train users to apply a proper playing posture. Left and right gripping members are comprised of a plurality of flexible separated gripping appendages that increase the surface area gripping of the instrument body and reduce or negate completely, any unwanted movement or slippage of the instrument body. Left and right gripping members are securely attached to left and right collapsible inserts by stems. Stems may be horizontally adjusted by placing the left and right collapsible inserts on different positioning holes located on the top ends of both collapsible inserts.

Abstract: A stringed musical instrument employs springs and/or one or more hanging masses to apply tension to corresponding musical strings. Each spring and/or mass is chosen and configured for its ability to impart a string tension generally matched to the appropriate tension of the string at perfect tune. Preferably, the spring and/or mass is selected and arranged so that the tension in the string maintains at or near perfect tune even as the string elongates or contracts due to environmental factors or passage of time.

Abstract: It is a support designed to hold the guitar in the proper playing position while resting on the guitarists lap. The support is manufactured from two rigid pieces, one is flat and rectangular the second is also rectangular in shape but slightly curved. The two rectangular pieces are connected to each other using a hinge. Suction cups are attached to the rectangular pieces and are used to attach the support to the lower body of the guitar. When the device is in the closed position the semi-curved edge is placed over the guitarist lap and proper playing position achieved.

Abstract: A fastening structure for a transmission rod of a drum hammer is disclosed and comprises: a transmission rod, which is connected to at least two pedals for transmitting power; two universal connectors, which are disposed two ends of the transmission rod respectively, each of the universal connectors has a female-connecting end, a female-connecting hole is disposed in the female-connecting end, an upper portion in the female-connecting hole has a plane, which corresponds to a through hole disposed in a lower portion of the female-connecting hole; two axes, an end of each axis has a plane; and two fixing structures, each fixing structure has a clamping member, which has an inner hole and a screw hole from the top of the clamping member through to the inner hole, a fixing column is disposed in the clamping member other than the screw hole; wherein the clamping member fastens the female-connecting end, a screw inserted in the screw hole is pressed on the periphery of the female-connecting end, the fixing column i

Abstract: An adjustable drum pedal has a foot pedal and a base plate. A frame is coupled to the base plate. A support bar having a slot running a length of the support bar is coupled to the frame and raised above the base plate. A drum beater mechanism is movably coupled to the frame to allow one to adjust a position of the drum beater mechanism on the frame. A drive assembly is movably coupled to the drum beater mechanism and the foot pedal for moving the drum beater mechanism when pressure is applied to the foot pedal and for returning the drum beater mechanism to a starting position when pressure is removed from the foot pedal. A clamping device is movably coupled to the base plate for allowing one to couple the adjustable drum pedal in multiple positions relative to a drum. An adjustment device has a first end coupled to the foot pedal and a second end slidably coupled in the slot in the support bar. The adjustment device is used for adjusting a position of the foot pedal relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A novel process and system for presenting and displaying digital sheet music is disclosed. Digitized presentation of sheet music has been enjoyed by technology-savvy musicians and music aficionados for the past few years; however, nothing exists that extends this format into the realm beyond the personal computer, while also preserving the original sound of the master recording. The present invention is a system and process used to create a digital video of digital sheet music that is synchronized to an audio recording, and distributable to multiple media device platforms. The invention enables musicians and music aficionados to hear a song as it is meant to be heard—without synthetic MIDI overlays. The invention also allows the user to see the note being played by observing a real-time display of synchronized digital sheet music. The invention enables transfer of the media file to portable media devices or entertainment/gaming consoles.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatuses for creating a two-dimensional graphical representation of music which has been analysed into a chord sequence, by evaluating a first parameter of each chord, e.g. the harmonic root, determining a first display coordinate for each chord in dependence on the evaluated first parameter, determining a second display coordinate for each chord within the sequence in dependence on the time of occurrence of each chord within the sequence, and displaying the chords graphically at positions defined by the determined.

Abstract: A safe inspection system for the manual inspection of personal luggage, which comprises an inspection module including at least one inspection member which defines an inspection surface, for supporting a potentially explosive object for manual inspection by an inspector; a blast containment container arranged in a position of immediate communication with the inspection module; and transfer means for effecting the immediate transfer of a suspicious inspected object from the inspection surface to the blast containment container by an inspector without requiring further handling of the object by the inspector, thereby to immediately confine the object within the blast containment container and so as to thus reduce the reduce blast damage in the event that the suspicious object explodes after confinement therewithin. The present invention also includes a kit for converting a blast containment container to a safe inspection system.

Abstract: A reconnaissance system that comprises a projectile (10) that has an opening (17) through which images of a target area can be acquired. The projectile (10) is launched from a portable launcher (30) towards the target area, and comprises image acquiring means (13, 14) for acquiring images of the target area through the opening (17) and for transmitting the images to a remote station (70); means for stabilizing the projectile (10) and/or the image acquiring means (13, 14) while flying in a nearly-parabolic trajectory above the target area; and a remote station (70), for receiving and displaying the transmitted images that comprises a monitor (71) for displaying the transmitted images.

Abstract: A method for the acceleration of an electromagnetic rapper, particularly for an electrostatic precipitator, which includes a metal cylinder as a hammer, an electrical coil for lifting the metal cylinder and a coil energizer for energizing the electrical coil. For cleaning a surface the metal cylinder is lifted by an initial electrical pulse generated by the coil energizer. The coil energizer supplies the electrical coil with an additional electrical pulse so that the metal cylinder is accelerated when it has reached the maximum point of its trajectory.

Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator includes a reservoir adapted to store oxygen-enriched gas, a delivery valve adapted to communicate with the reservoir, a pressure sensor adapted to measure a reservoir pressure within the reservoir and to measure a pressure drop across the delivery valve, and an input device adapted to receive a pulse does setting. A controller coupled to the pressure sensor and monitors the reservoir pressure and the pressure drop across the delivery valve. The controller is also coupled to the delivery valve to selectively open the delivery valve for pulse durations based on the pulse dose setting to deliver pulses of gas from the reservoir to a user. The controller further adjusts the pulse durations based at least partially upon the reservoir pressure and the pressure drop across the delivery valve.

Abstract: An increasing level of carbon dioxide gas in the earth's atmosphere has been determined and is generally accepted by the scientific community. The human contribution to increases in the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been identified as a driving force of global climate change. The impact of global climate change might be mitigated by means to reduce or stabilize the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The invention provides a means for cleaning the atmosphere of carbon dioxide molecules by dissociation and refining the by-products into valuable fuels and other substances.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing condensation and separation in a fluid separator, wherein: —a fluid mixture is accelerated to a transonic or supersonic velocity in a throat section of a flow channel and thereby expanded and cooled such that at least some initially gaseous components become supersaturated and condense; —at least some condensed components are removed from the fluid mixture in the flow channel at a location downstream of the throat section; and —condensation of at least some supersaturated components is enhanced by illuminating the fluid mixture flowing through the flow channel by a radiation source (10), such as an Ultraviolet (UV) light source which excites and/or ionizes and induces mercury, water, aromatic hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide and/or other components to condense thereby forming condensation nuclei for other supersaturated fluid components.

Abstract: An improved process for the separation of carbon dioxide from the flue gas of an oxy-combustion power plant is provided. The flue gas is compressed, cleaned, cooled and dried. This flue gas stream contains carbon dioxide and oxygen, and is sent to a column. This column may be a distillation column or a stripping column. This column separates the inlet stream into a top gas stream and a bottom liquid stream. The top gas from the column is combined with the inlet stream.

Abstract: An improved process for the separation of carbon dioxide from the flue gas of an oxy-combustion power plant is provided. An inlet stream containing carbon dioxide and oxygen is at least partially condensed in the reboiler of a stripping column. The condensed inlet stream is then separated in a separator, thereby producing a first liquid stream and a first gas stream. The first liquid stream is then separated into a top gas stream and a bottom liquid stream in the stripping column. The top gas stream is then warmed by indirect heat exchange in the heat exchanger.