Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus has a lift mechanism to lower and raise a tool, such as a formation box that functions to form cavities in a web of flexible material. The lift mechanism has a series of arms, supported by belt driven carriages, which move in tandem to raise and lower the formation box. The arms are arranged into two sets such that when the arms within each set are moved closer to one another, the formation box is raised, and when the arms within each set are moved away from one another, the formation box is lowered. The common driving of all arms by a belt allows the indexing of the formation box to be well controlled.

Abstract: A packaging machine includes a clamping arrangement, composed of a series of clamps designed to grip and release a web of flexible material, and which are coupled to a belt that is advanced along a predetermined path to advance the web of flexible through the machine. The belt is made up of side-by-side belt portions that are spliced together in axially spaced locations by the clamps, to withstand the forces and stresses placed thereon as the web material is advanced. Each clamp is formed of an upper jaw member and a lower jaw member that are pivotably interconnected together, in combination with a guide member the guides movement of the belt through the machine. The belts are independently driven by operation of a pair of motors, which are synchronously operated in order to advance the opposite edges of the web material at the same rate of speed through the machine.

Abstract: A bagging assembly for bagging bales of fibrous material is disclosed. The bagging assembly incorporates a chute defining a channel for receiving a bale, which is pushed there between by a stuffing assembly. Aspects of the bagging assembly include raising a bale using a bale elevator to a higher elevation position so that the bale could be stuffed by the stuffing assembly and using a bag retrieving mechanism for retrieving a bag from a bag location for use in bagging the bale.

Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.

Abstract: A filter is disclosed that includes a filter cup, a filter insert inserted into the filter cup and having a substantially cylindrical shape and a terminal disk arranged at an end face of the filter insert and connected to an end of the filter cup. The terminal disk includes a circumferential rim configured to engage the end of the filter cup and is provided with locking means that positive-lockingly connects the terminal disk and the filter cup.

Abstract: A panel air filter assembly, for use in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which has a single filter element with multiple portions. The single filter element is sectioned into substantially equally-dimensioned and separate filter portions. Each of the filter portions includes a specific type of medium and is distinct from one another, so as to remove different types of contaminants from the outdoor supply air before entering heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. A waterproof paperboard frame securely supports the filter element at the filter element's marginal edges.

Abstract: A multi-cyclone dust separator is provided, including a first cyclone unit that centrifugally separates dust from dust-laden air drawn into the first cyclone unit through a first air inlet, and a second cyclone unit that is formed inside the first cyclone unit, wherein the second cyclone unit includes a second cyclone body that has a second air inlet through which the air, from which the dust is separated by the first cyclone unit, enters the second cyclone body, and a guide unit that enables the air entering the second cyclone unit to be rotated.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a two-stage dust collector, which comprises: a separating device, an air suction pipe, and two interconnection devices. A motor is arranged above the separating device, and an air flow generator is arranged below the motor. The air suction pipe is arranged on the surface of the separating device. The separating device sucks in external air via the air suction pipe and casts off impurities into a dust collecting device arranged below the separating device. The ends of the two interconnection devices are respectively joined to two air flow outlets oppositely arranged in the air flow generator, and the other ends of the two interconnection devices are respectively joined to two filtration devices. Thereby, the two-stage dust collector having two air flow outlets can suck in and filter dust-containing air more rapidly.

Abstract: A wall panel system includes a sliding wall panel assembly that includes a pivot lock for converting the wall panel assembly between a sliding configuration and a pivoting configuration. The pivot lock includes a first lock member that is configured to selectively prevent translation of the wall panel assembly along a track and a second lock member that is configured to selectively prevent pivoting of at least a portion of the wall panel assembly relative to the track.

Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.

Abstract: Disclosed is a particulate filter 10, which comprises a filter body 8 including a plurality of filter segments F1, F2 joined to each other by a joining material 7, wherein each of the filter segments includes a plurality of inflow cells each having a closed end on a downstream side in an exhaust-gas flow direction, and a plurality of outflow cells each having a closed end on an upstream side in the exhaust-gas flow direction. The filter segments include a first filter segment located in a central region of the particulate filter and designed to form each of the inflow cells to have an opening area approximately equal to that of each of the outflow cells, and a second filer segment located in at least a part of an outer peripheral region of the particulate filter and designed to form each of the inflow cells to have an opening area greater than that of each of the outflow cells.

Abstract: Process for producing at least one nanoporous layer of nanoparticles chosen from nanoparticles of a metal oxide, nanoparticles of metal oxides, and mixtures of said nanoparticles, on a surface of a substrate, in which at least one colloidal sol, in which said nanoparticles are dispersed and stabilized, is injected into a thermal plasma jet which sprays said nanoparticles onto said surface. Nanoporous layer and device, especially a separation device, comprizing said layer.

Abstract: A chemical filter is obtained by pleating a nonwoven fabric, the nonwoven fabric being a spunlace nonwoven fabric prepared by causing fibers to be entangled by a spunlace method, and ion-exchange groups being introduced into the fibers by radiation graft polymerization.

Abstract: A dust removal system for a riding lawn mower, comprising an engine, a speed change device disposed outside of an engine compartment, and a universal coupling inserted through an opening provided to a separating wall in order to connect an output shaft of the engine and an input shaft of the speed change device. The dust removal system is composed of a perforated board which rotates integrally with the output shaft and around the axis of the output shaft in order to impede grass cuttings from flowing into the engine compartment through the opening, the perforated board having an insertion hole formed in the center to allow the universal coupling to be inserted; and a seal unit for substantially sealing the space between the universal coupling and the peripheral edge of the insertion hole. The seal unit has a radially extending flange formed on the universal coupling, and a ring member in which one end is mounted on the flange and the other end is in contact with the peripheral area around the insertion hole.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the speed of a combine harvester (10) comprises one or more sensors (48) each generating one or more signals that correspond during use of the combine harvester to variables of a harvesting process; a processor; and one or more control devices operatively connected in a feedback arrangement comprising two loops in a first of which a first said signal (28) corresponding to the ground speed of the combine harvester (10) is fed back as an input to a first said control device (42) that is capable of adjusting the said ground speed relative to a set value; and in a second of which the said first signal (28) is fed together with a second said signal (34) indicative of the flow rate of crop through the combine harvester to a second said control device (32) that generates as a third signal (31) the said set value, the third signal being input to the first said control device (42).

Abstract: An attachment for a lawnmower which allows simultaneous cutting and trimming operations. The attachment consists of a centrally located housing having a relatively massive main body, a central bore formed in the main body allows for placement of the attachment onto the drive shaft of the mower, the drive shaft coupled to a source of motive power such as a gas powered engine. A plurality of filament coupling areas are evenly spaced about the periphery of the main body of the attachment, each coupling area having a filament extending therefrom. The filaments are of a sufficient length to extend exteriorly of the lawn mower housing to effect trimming operations as the mower is operated in the fringe areas of the lawn.

Abstract: A mower unit includes a housing, a pair of cutting blades arranged inside the housing, each of the cutting blades being rotatable about a respective vertical axis supported by the housing, the cutting blades being driven to be rotated in opposite directions, and a baffle arranged generally between rotation regions of the cutting blades to guide air flows generated by the cutting blades. The baffle defines an upper baffle portion located adjacent an upper region of the housing, a lower baffle portion located adjacent a lower region of the housing, and an air passage formed for allowing the air flows to flow between the upper baffle portion and lower baffle portion.

Abstract: mower deck apparatus comprising a mower deck adapted for mounting thereto of a blade assembly such that blades of the blade assembly can rotate under the mower deck about a substantially vertical blade axis and move along a blade path. A base deck ring extends downward from a lower surface of the mower deck at a location above the blade path of a mounted blade assembly, and a deck ring extension is removably attachable to the base deck ring such a lower edge of the deck ring extension is located below a lower edge of the base deck ring.

Abstract: A crop merging machine includes a trailer frame, a drawbar assembly coupled to an axle, and a header assembly including a frame and a wheel. The merging machine further includes a pick-up assembly coupled to the header frame and a cross-conveyor assembly coupled to the header frame adjacent to the pick-up assembly. The pick-up and cross-conveyor assemblies are configured to cooperate to lift crop materials off the field surface and move the crop materials laterally to discharge onto the field surface to form a windrow. The merging machine includes a suspension assembly disposed between the trailer frame and header assembly, the suspension assembly being coupled to the header assembly and trailer frame and configured to allow the header assembly to pivot, relative to the trailer frame, about a first axis of rotation and to pivot about a second, distinct axis of rotation to follow a contour of the field surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inorganic solid-phase combined powder, a master batch and a method for manufacturing the same, a fiber and a method for manufacturing the same. The method for manufacturing the fiber includes: mixing and melting the high polymer carrier section and the master batch comprising inorganic solid-phase combined powder, executing a cooling to form a high-speed spinning pre-oriented yarn fiber after spinning and oiling the high-speed spinning pre-oriented yarn fiber; manufacturing the oiled high-speed spinning pre-oriented yarn fiber into a draw textured yarn fiber by means of an inner drafting heating false twisting method, and oiling the draw textured yarn fiber. A fiber manufactured by the above method includes the following constituents in percentage by weight: 10-20% the master batch and 80-90% the high polymer carrier section.

Abstract: A turbine engine includes a turbine section having a first turbine portion and a second turbine portion arranged along a central axis. A re-heat combustor is arranged between the first and second turbine portions. The re-heat combustor includes a combustion duct having a curvilinear flow portion. The curvilinear flow portion provides an increased residence time of combustion products passing through the re-heat combustor.

Abstract: A gas turbine system and method is provided. The proposed gas turbine system includes a combustor with at least one burner. The burner has an entry for introducing a fuel into an operating medium composed of a gas containing an oxidant to facilitate combustion of the fuel. In operation, the combustion of the fuel generates a flame and a resulting combustion gas. The provided gas turbine system includes at least one oxygen sensor located downstream of the flame, and measures an oxygen concentration of the combustion gas at that location. Further, the proposed gas turbine system includes a device to determine the temperature of the flame based upon the measured oxygen concentration of the combustion gas at the location of at least one oxygen sensor.

Abstract: A ground based power generation system contains at least two compressor stages, a combustion stage and a turbine stage. An intercooler is positioned between the two compressor stages and a regenerator is positioned between the compressor stages and the combustion stage. The combustion stage contains at least one of a pulse detonation combustor and constant volume combustor. Downstream of the combustion stage is the turbine stage. Heat for the regenerator is supplied from the turbine stage. Further, a bypass flow device is included which re-directs flow upstream of the combustion stage to downstream of the combustion stage and upstream of the turbine stage.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided and includes an outer annulus defined by an exterior wall and an interior wall and including air inlets through which air flows to a fuel mixing zone and a combustion zone, an inner annulus disposed within the interior wall and including a fuel volume into which fuel is fed to a distal end thereof, which is adjacent to and isolated from the combustion zone and an airflow line, disposed between the fuel volume and the interior wall, through which air flows to the combustion zone with the airflow line and the combustion zone isolated from the fuel volume, and a fuse configured to melt during a flameholding incident and to form a breach through which fuel flows from the fuel volume, bypassing the fuel mixing zone, to a fuel burning zone downstream from the fuel mixing zone.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is disclosed that includes an inlet case having circumferentially spaced, radially extending inlet struts. Each inlet strut has a leading and trailing end. Spaced apart sidewalls adjoin the leading and trailing ends. A first heating element is arranged on the leading end. A second heating element is arranged on at least one of the sidewalls. The first heating element is configured to provide a different amount of energy per unit of time than the second heating element.

Abstract: A system and method to reduce the gas fuel supply pressure requirements of a gas turbine, which results in an increased operability range and a reduction in gas turbine trips. According to the method, the gas turbine is allowed to start and operate at supply pressures determined as a function of ambient conditions and gas turbine compressor pressure ratio. This increases the operability window, and reduces or eliminates the need for gas fuel compressors.

Abstract: A heat exchange injector assembly includes a heat exchange element comprising a fuel sleeve, a liquid oxidizer post disposed in the fuel sleeve, and a multi-passage swirl member such as a double helix member, disposed in the liquid oxidizer post.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust gas treatment device for an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, in particular in a motor vehicle, having at least one exhaust gas treatment element, which is supported radially on a housing by a bearing material and is supported axially on the housing by a supporting device, such that the supporting device has a carrier which is connected to the housing by at least one connection site and has at least one receptacle for holding a supporting material which is in contact with the exhaust gas treatment element axially such that the carrier has a cross-sectional contour that widens from the respective receptacle to the respective connection site in the axial direction.

Abstract: Porous ceramic diesel particulate filters are regenerated to combust accumulated carbon particulates trapped therein through a controlled regeneration process wherein heat is input to the filter at a ramped or staged heating rate below that rate at which the particulate combustion process would proceed so rapidly and extensively that filter temperatures would be raised to filter-damaging levels.

Abstract: A catalytic converter for the treatment of combustion exhaust gases includes a first large surface, which is exposed to the exhaust gas to be purified and which has a layer of a catalytically active material suitable for converting gas components, and a planar first electrode which is in physical contact with the layer made of a catalytically active material suitable for converting gas components, and which is able to receive an electric pumping voltage.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation system disposed between an exhaust system and an intake system incorporates a water separator which separates acidic water from the exhaust gas prior to the exhaust gas being sent to the intake system of the engine. The water collected by the water separator is sent back to the exhaust system at a position downstream from the exhaust gas recirculation system.

Abstract: A system for regenerating a catalytic particulate filter located in a diesel engine exhaust line, including an electronic control unit, a controlled fuel injector arranged upstream of the catalytic particulate filer and supplied with fuel by a controlled pump, and a sensor for measuring the fuel supply pressure of the injector. The system further detects a defect in the activating state of the pump based on the fuel supply pressure of the injector.

Abstract: An exhaust system for use with a combustion engine is disclosed. The exhaust system may have an exhaust passage, a particulate filter located within the exhaust passage, and a heating device located to selectively heat matter collected within the particulate filter. The exhaust system may also have a controller configured to determine an amount of matter collected within the particulate filter exceeding a threshold amount, and to activate the heating device in a first operating mode to regenerate the particulate filter based on the amount of collected matter. The controller may be further configured to detect a temperature constraining condition of the combustion engine, to determine an amount of oxygen within the flow of exhaust during the temperature constraining condition, and to activate the heating device in a second operating mode to constrain a regeneration temperature of the particulate filter based on the amount of oxygen within the flow of exhaust.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a system for reacting with sulfuric acid. The system may include a housing having an inlet and an outlet and may also include a component disposed downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. The component may be configured to restrict a flow of fluid through the housing as a function of sulfuric acid present within the fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating an emission control system that is located in an exhaust gas zone of an internal combustion engine and comprises a catalytic layer causing an oxidation reaction as well as a particle filter in which at least one exhaust gas component is deposited when the internal combustion engine is operated and which is regenerated from said exhaust gas component in predefined operating phases. According to the inventive method, the air throughput through at least one combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine is reduced in the predefined operating phases in which the particle filter is regenerated.

Abstract: Systems and methods to determine when regeneration of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) are presented. Such determination is made by indirectly determining soot accumulation in the DPF by monitoring soot accumulation on a regeneration burner spark plug based on the correlation between spark plug fouling and DPF soot loading. An ion current sensing circuit is used during periods of no flame to determine soot loading on the spark plug. When soot loading on the spark plug approaches an amount that could cause fouling of the spark plug, the ignition controller initiates a hot spark to burn the soot off the spark plug. The number of such cleaning events is tracked and used to determine when the DPF soot loading is at a level that regeneration should be initiated. Temperature rise across the DPF is monitored and used to adjust the number spark plug cleaning events needed before initiating regeneration.

Abstract: An apparatus for purifying exhaust gas may include a CPF device primarily oxidizing hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas by using a first DOC, and trapping and regenerating particulate material (PM), a DOC device mounted downstream of the CPF device, secondarily oxidizing the HC and the CO in the primarily oxidized exhaust gas by using a second DOC, and oxidizing nitrogen monoxide into nitrogen dioxide by using the second DOC, a nozzle mounted downstream of the DOC device, and dosing a reducing agent to the exhaust gas secondarily oxidized by the DOC device, and a selective catalytic reduction device mounted downstream of the nozzle, and reducing nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gas into nitrogen gas) by using the NO2 generated in the DOC device and the reducing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods to improve the performance and emission control of internal combustion engines equipped with nitrogen oxides storage-reduction (“NSR”) emission control systems. The system generally includes a NSR catalyst, a fuel processor located upstream of the NSR catalyst, and at least one fuel injection port. The fuel processor converts a fuel into a reducing gas mixture comprising CO and H2. The reducing gas mixture is then fed into the NSR catalyst, where it regenerates the NSR adsorbent, reduces the NOx to nitrogen, and optionally periodically desulfates the NSR catalyst. The fuel processor generally includes one or more catalysts, which facilitate reactions such as combustion, partial oxidation, and/or reforming and help consume excess oxygen present in an engine exhaust stream. The methods of the present invention provide for NSR catalyst adsorbent regeneration using pulsed fuel flow. Control strategies are also provided.

Abstract: Engines equipped with an exhaust line fitted with a particulate filter, in which the particulates contained in the exhaust gas are trapped on such filter, and wherein the trapped particulates are periodically burned off, are operated by improvedly catalyzing the combustion of said particles utilizing a composition containing mixture of a lubricating oil and a colloidal dispersion as the engine-lubricating composition, which dispersion includes particles of at least one compound of at least one rare earth and an amphiphilic agent.

Abstract: To provide a particulate matter purifying device which is capable of providing excessive deposition of particulate matter. In the particulate matter purifying device, a catalyst element 11 is carried on a porous filter substrate 10 through which an exhaust gas passes. The particulate matter purifying device traps particulate matter contained in the exhaust gas, and oxidizing the trapped particulate matter to remove. This particulate matter purifying device is characterized in that active oxygen producing fine particles 12 are carried on a surface of the filter substrate 10 between the catalyst elements 11. Therefore, the particulate matter is partially damaged by the active oxygen produced by the active oxygen producing fine particles 12. Consequently, oxidization of the particulate matter is promoted so that deposition of the particulate matter is prevented or minimized.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide an energy and particle recuperator (EPR) for dirty gas fluids and/or gas solids fluid mixes. Gas fluids and/or gas solids fluid mixes stream through a vessel. Heat contained in the gas fluids and/or gas solid fluid mixes is partially transferred to a liquid spray fluid sprayed inside the vessel. Heat is transferred from the liquid to a clean process fluid via a heat exchanger.

Abstract: An engine includes exhaust manifold integrally formed with a cylinder head. The engine may include an exhaust manifold having at least one single exhaust outlet for exhausting exhaust gas that is exhausted from at least two cylinders that are not adjacent with each other, wherein periods during which exhaust valves are open are not overlapped with each other between the at least two cylinders. The exhaust manifold is integrally formed with the cylinder head such that costs can be reduced. Also, the water jacket is formed between the exhaust passages of the exhaust manifold such that the durability of the turbocharger that is affected by a heat load can be improved. Also, the twin scroll turbocharger is directly connected to the exhaust outlet of the manifold such that the compression ratio of the intake air can be effectively improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for cooling exhaust gas, said arrangement comprising a housing (2) containing a heat transfer region (5), an actuator for regulating the flow of exhaust gas through the heat transfer (5) region, and/or a bypass channel(6). Said housing (2)is embodied as a single component in the longitudinal direction of the inventive arrangement (1), and the actuator is arranged in the housing (2).

Abstract: This exhaust manifold comprises: an outer envelope comprising: at least one flange connected to the outer shell and having at least one gas circulation port, the outer envelope having at least one gas circulation port; at least one internal duct (31) arranged inside the outer envelope and opening via a gas circulation port, characterized in that: the or each internal duct (31) is formed, at least for the most part of its length, of a ceramic material and is engaged through the or each port; and it comprises an annular diaphragm (34) that is impermeable to the gases but radially and axially elastically deformable and positioned around the or each internal duct (31), between the or each internal duct (31) and the outer envelope (18), the diaphragm (34) being connected at its periphery to at least one out of the outer envelope (18) and the or each internal duct (20, 31).

Abstract: Hydraulic machine consisting of two identical rotors comprises two identical rotors R1 ed R2, to which the identical tubular circuits (C1, C2) and (C3, C4) are respectively attached, which with appropriate connections form two series Sc1=(C1, C3) and Sc2=(C2, C4), the equal and opposite oscillating movement generating alternatively in the liquid of each series an identical pulse of forces adapted to the operation of a pump or a turbine; an ama crankshaft imposing on R1 ed R2 an equal and opposite oscillating movement by means of the rod pistons b1.2 and the cranks ma1,2; in R1 in ? (0°, 90°) of ama it is developed the right-handed force of C1 and in ? (180°, 270°) the left-handed force of C2; while in R2 it is developed the force of C3 e C4 respectively in ? (180°,270°) and in ? (0°, 90°).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling a fluid working machine (12) having a plurality of working cylinders (14) having pistons (16) therein and arranged to drive a shaft (18), in which said cylinders are supplied with pressurised working fluid via a manifold (24), the contents of which may be 5 purged by a de-pressuriser taking one of a number for forms such as to allow re-activation of said machine (10).

Abstract: A hydraulic control device includes a first oil path; a second oil path; a third oil path; an engagement pressure generation unit; a signal pressure generation unit; and an internal pressure switching unit that switches between a non-reduced pressure state where locking occurs due to the signal pressure inputted and a source pressure is outputted unchanged as internal pressure to the first oil path, and a reduced pressure state where the signal pressure is not inputted and a hydraulic pressure is regulated to a constant pressure from the source pressure, based on a feedback pressure of the internal pressure and an urging force of a first urging unit, and outputted as the internal pressure to the first oil path.

Abstract: A drain structure where oil sucked from the oil pan by the oil pump is supplied to the torque converter and circulates therein, and the oil is drained into the transmission case through a drain oil passage; and the drain oil passage passes through a gap between the torque converter and the oil pump, is guided to an upper part facing a fitting surface between the oil pump and the transmission case, and is further guided from the upper part to a part under the oil pump and opens above an oil level in the transmission case, and drain oil from the drain oil passage is discharged toward the oil pan.

Abstract: A blade for a torque converter including a body having an outer edge, at least two shell tabs integral to the outer edge and extending therefrom and at least one flexible sealing flange adjacent to at least one of the at least two shell tabs, the at least one flexible sealing flange is integral to the outer edge and extending therefrom, wherein the outer edge is arranged to conform to an inner surface of a shell in a torque converter, the shell having at least two slots arranged therethrough, the at least one flexible sealing flange is arranged to conform to the inner surface of the shell to provide a fluid seal, the at least two shell tabs are disposed through the at least two slots and at least one of the at least two shell tabs is arranged to engage an outer surface of the shell.