Abstract: A rope structure comprising a plurality of rope subcomponents, a plurality of bundles, a plurality of first yarns, and a plurality of second yarns. The rope subcomponents are combined to form the rope structure. The bundles are combined to form the rope subcomponents. The first yarns are formed of at least one material selected from the group of materials comprising HMPE, LCP, Aramids, and PBO and have a breaking elongation of approximately 2%-5%. The plurality of second yarns are formed of at least one material selected from the group of materials comprising polyolefin, polyethylene, polypropylene, and blends or copolymers of the two and have a breaking elongation of approximately 2%-12%. The first and second yarns are combined to form the bundles.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of folding multiple filaments and a bundle of filament produced by the same. More particularly, the method of folding multiple filaments includes release-winding the filaments under a uniform release-winding tension, folding the released filaments in non-twisted states and winding the folded filaments to produce a bundle of filament, so as to effectively prevent some of the filaments in the bundle of filament from hanging down or becoming loose due to different tensions when the bundle of filament is release-wound for post processing. The bundle of filaments includes a plurality of filaments combined together in a non-twisted manner and has highly uniform weight of the filaments per unit length of the bundle of filament, wherein the standard deviation of the weight of each filament ranges from 0.0001 to 0.01 from their average weight.

Abstract: A fluid distribution system for use in a gas turbine engine includes a fan shaft, a damper, a bearing, and a pump. The damper supports the bearing, and the bearing supports the fan shaft. The pump is connected to and driven by the fan shaft. The pump is also fluidically connected to the damper.

Abstract: Breather air, containing oil mist, is discharged from a nacelle 4 of a gas turbine engine through an exhaust port 26 at a surface 22 of the nacelle 4. Energized air, at relatively high velocity is discharged from a clean air outlet 28, and forms a barrier between the breather air and the external surface 22, so preventing contamination of the surface 22 by oil deposited from the breather air.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricant scavenge arrangement provided on a chamber having an outer wall and configured to house a lubricated rotative component for rotation about an axis. The scavenge arrangement comprises: a substantially elongate channel provided in a substantially arcuate region of the wall, the channel being open to the chamber over substantially its entire length between an inlet end and an outlet end, said inlet end and said outlet end being angularly spaced apart around said longitudinal axis. The scavenge arrangement is particularly suited to use on bearing chambers in gas turbine engines.

Abstract: A convertible gas turbine propulsion system operates in multiple output modes. The convertible gas turbine propulsion system comprises a gas generator, a first power turbine, a secondary propulsion system and an exhaust duct. The gas generator is configured to produce exhaust gas. The first power turbine is aligned with the gas generator to receive the exhaust gas. The secondary propulsion system is in series with the gas generator and the first power turbine. The exhaust duct coaxially extends from the first power turbine to the secondary propulsion system. The exhaust duct includes an exhaust port for opening the exhaust duct to ambient air pressure and permitting exhaust gas to bypass the secondary propulsion system. In various embodiments of the invention, the first power turbine is connected to a first rotary propulsion system, and the secondary propulsion system comprises a second power turbine or a nozzle.

Abstract: In an SEV combustor and a method for reducing emissions in an SEV combustor of a sequential combustion gas turbine, an air/fuel mixture is combusted in a first burner and the hot gases are subsequently introduced into the SEV combustor (1) for further combustion. The SEV combustor (1) includes a chamber having a chamber wall (5) defining a mixing portion (8), for mixing the hot gases with a fuel, and a combustion region (9), at least one inlet (2) for introducing the hot gases into the mixing region (8), at least one inlet (12) for introducing a fuel into the mixing region (8) and at least one inlet (10, 13) for introducing steam into the mixing region.

Abstract: General Wheel Rotation Power Motor (GWRPM) systems, apparatus, devices and methods of using a pressure generation, storage and control element; a pressure conversion to rotational force unit with reverse and neutral capability and components to transfer said rotational force to a power accumulator/multiplier whereby useful rotational force can be applied to varied applications. Pressure can be generated from an internal combustion engine (ICE), a pressurized air source, and the like.

Abstract: A variable area fan nozzle assembly for a turbofan engine includes a nacelle having an aft edge and a translating thrust reverser sleeve with a trailing edge. The thrust reverser sleeve is movably disposed aft of the nacelle's aft edge and is movable between a forward position and an aft position. A translating fan nozzle having a forward edge is movably disposed behind the trailing edge, and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. An upstream bypass flow exit is defined between the trailing edge and the forward edge when the fan nozzle is in the deployed position. An extendable actuation system is configured to move the fan nozzle between the stowed position and the deployed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling catalytic processes, including catalyst regeneration and soot elimination. An alternating current is applied to a catalyst layer and a polarization impedance of the catalyst layer is monitored. The polarization impedance may be controlled by varying the asymmetrical alternating current. At least one of water, oxygen, steam and heat may be provided to the catalyst layer to enhance an oxidation reaction for soot elimination and/or to regenerate the catalyst.

Abstract: An engine with an emissions control arrangement includes an engine including an intake and an exhaust system, an EGR system comprising a conduit between the exhaust system and the intake and an EGR controller between the exhaust system and the conduit, the EGR controller being adapted to control EGR flow from the exhaust system to the intake, a reduction agent introduction system adapted to introduce a reduction agent into the exhaust system, and a controller arranged to adjust EGR flow and reduction agent introduction as functions of each other.

Abstract: A two-stage turbocharging system with a high pressure (HP) turbine and a low pressure (LP) turbine, exhaust piping connecting an engine to the HP turbine inlet, exhaust piping connecting the HP turbine outlet to the LP turbine inlet, piping connecting the LP turbine outlet to an aftertreatment device, and branched bypass piping having an inlet and first and second branches, the inlet connected to the engine to HP turbine inlet exhaust piping, the first branch outlet connected to the LP turbine inlet, the second branch outlet connected to the aftertreatment device, and an R2S valve in the first branch and a warm-up valve in said second branch. By opening of the valve, exhaust gas can bypass both the HP and LP turbines and flow to, e.g., the catalytic converter. The R2S valve and the warm-up valve may be integrated into a single exhaust flow control unit.

Abstract: A reductant reservoir for an emission control system has a pump assembly with an intake adapted to withdraw reductant from the reservoir, a heating element associated with the pump assembly for heating reductant and an outlet for delivering heated reductant to the emission control system. A nozzle assembly ejects a portion of heated reductant into the reservoir to thaw frozen reductant.

Abstract: A technique is provided which is capable of reducing an amount of smoke generated in a temperature raising system in which fuel added to an exhaust gas flowing through an exhaust passage is caused to combust at the time of requesting a temperature rise in an exhaust gas purification catalyst. When a request for raising the temperature of an exhaust gas purification catalyst is made, bypass control is carried out in which the exhaust gas having bypassed a turbine is caused to flow into the exhaust gas purification catalyst through a bypass passage, and fuel ignition control is carried out in which a fuel addition valve is caused to add fuel to the exhaust gas which has flowed out of the turbine, and a glow plug is caused to ignite the added fuel.

Abstract: A method for controlling an engine includes receiving a request to regenerate a particulate matter filter and regulating, in response to the request, operation of the engine and an electric heater that heats an inlet surface of the filter such that for a first period, the heater maintains the inlet surface within a first temperature range above a regeneration temperature of the filter and combustion of a first mass of accumulated PM within the filter is initiated, for a second period following the first period, exhaust cools the inlet surface to within a second temperature range below the regeneration temperature and combustion of the first mass is inhibited, and for a third period following the second period, the inlet surface is maintained within a third temperature range above the regeneration temperature and a second mass of the accumulated PM is combusted. A related control system is also provided.

Abstract: A technique is provided that can complete reduction and release of SOx from a storage-reduction type NOx catalyst in a shorter period of time in a SOx regeneration treatment of bringing an air-fuel ratio and temperature in the storage-reduction type NOx catalyst to a state where the reduction and release of the SOx is possible by alternately executing rich burn in which burning in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine is performed at a rich air-fuel ratio and lean burn in which the burning is performed at a lean air-fuel ratio. By supplying fuel to exhaust gas from a fuel addition valve provided to an exhaust pipe during a lean period in which the lean burn is executed, the temperature of the storage-reduction type NOx catalyst is maintained at a temperature that enables the reduction and release of the SOx. During a rich period in which the rich burn is executed, a rich atmosphere of the storage-reduction type NOx catalyst is achieved to cause the reduction and release of the SOx.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a liquid from a mixed gas stream can include a wall, a mixed gas stream passageway, and a liquid collection assembly. The wall can include a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of capillary condensation pores. The capillary condensation pores extend through the wall, and have a first opening on the first surface of the wall, and a second opening on the second surface of the wall. The pore size of the pores can be between about 2 nm to about 100 nm. The mixed gas stream passageway can be in fluid communication with the first opening. The liquid collection assembly can collect liquid from the plurality of pores.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a high efficiency cogeneration system capable of creating electricity and usable heat. The invention includes a fuel source, which can be a reservoir filled with a fossil fuel. The fuel source feeds a modified combustion engine that can turn a shaft to power an alternator to create electricity. The combustion engine creates hot gases that are treated by a catalytic converter. The byproduct and hot gases are then fed into one or more cooling manifolds.

Abstract: A heat transfer unit for an internal combustion engine includes a first channel with an inlet and an outlet. The first channel is configured to have a fluid to be cooled flow therethrough. The second channel is configured to have a cooling fluid flow therethrough. A partition wall(s) is disposed to separate the first channel from the second channel. Ribs extend from partition wall(s) into the first channel and are disposed in a principal flow direction of the fluid to be cooled. The second channel comprises a first section and a second section in the principal flow direction. The ribs of the first section have a first cross section in a first flow-off portion that is constant in the principal flow direction. The ribs of the second section have a second cross section in a second flow-off portion that widens in the principal flow direction.

Abstract: A combustion device for an exhaust treatment system is disclosed. The combustion device may have a fuel injector configured to inject fuel toward an exhaust flow. The combustion device may also have an ignition source configured to ignite the injected fuel. The combustion device may further have a deflector configured to redirect at least a portion of the ignited fuel towards a center of the exhaust flow.

Abstract: A mixing and/or evaporating device (7) is provided through which exhaust gas can flow axially. The mixing and/or evaporating device (7) is arranged in an exhaust gas-carrying line of an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, especially of a motor vehicle, with a plurality of blades (8), which are arranged distributed in the circumferential direction and which project inwardly from an outer wall (9). Each blade (8) has a profile (10) at least in an area adjoining the outer wall (9) in the axial direction (14), in which profile a discharge edge (12) has an offset (16) in the circumferential direction (15) in relation to the leading edge (11). A reduction of the flow resistance of the device (7) can be achieved if the profile (10) has an angle of incidence (17) each in relation to the axial direction (14) at the leading edge (11) and at the discharge edge (12), which angle is in a range of ?10°, inclusive to +10°, inclusive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for controlling the temperature of a fluid additive for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. The system has means for exchanging heat between the additive and a refrigerant circuit of a refrigerant system. The fluid additive is preferably a NOx-reducing additive, in particular a urea-water solution, for an SCR catalytic converter system of a motor vehicle. Here, a direct or indirect exchange of heat may be provided between the refrigerant circuit of the refrigerant system, specifically in particular of a vehicle air conditioning system, and the additive.

Abstract: The innovation herein proposed describes a plant to produce electricity by the sea waves. The plant is designed to be installed on shore, near shore and offshore scenarios: on the coast line, in shallow waters and in deep waters. The plant is operated by action of the sea waves on a series of floaters (A). The resultant force on each floater (A) acts on a mechanical load amplifier (B) which moves two vertical high pressure piston pumps (C). These pumps (C) send pressurized fresh water to a hyperbaric system (E). The hyperbaric system (E) supplies an outflow water jet through a controlled valve that moves a conventional turbine (G). This turbine (G) connected to the electric generator (H) produce electricity.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a hydraulic circuit has an input shaft, at least one positive displacement hydraulic pump, a plurality of positive displacement hydraulic motors, and at least one fluid line operatively connecting the at least one positive displacement hydraulic pump to the positive displacement hydraulic motors. In operation, the at least one positive displacement hydraulic pump is placed in an operative condition. At least one of the positive displacement hydraulic motors is also placed in an operative condition. A flow rate of fluid in the fluid line is measured, and the remaining positive displacement hydraulic motors are switched between an operative condition and a bypass condition according to the measured flow rate of the fluid.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have a pump configured to pressurize fluid, a displacement control valve configured to affect displacement of the pump, and a tool control valve configured to receive pressurized fluid from the pump and to selectively direct to the pressurized fluid to a hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic control system may also have a controller in communication with the displacement control valve. The controller may be configured to determine a pressure gradient across the tool control valve substantially different than a desired pressure gradient, to determine a desired condition of the displacement control valve based the pressure gradient, and to determine a flow force applied to the displacement control valve based on the desired condition. The controller may be further configured to generate a load sense response signal directed to the displacement control valve based on the desired condition and the flow force.

Abstract: For both adjustable flow restrictors D1, D2 having variable cross-sections a common adjustment element 21 is provided mechanically coupling the restrictors in a hydraulic damping assembly D for regulating parameters of a regulating system S, in particular of a variable displacement pump P, the restrictors D1, D2 being provided in discharge paths 12, 13 such that the restrictor cross-sections can be varied within an adjustment stroke h. The common adjustment element 21 allows to simultaneously and oppositely vary the flow restriction cross-sections A of both flow restrictors having a variable cross-section. The restrictor cross-sections A of both flow restrictors D1, D2 having a variable cross-section of a hydraulic damping assembly S in a regulating system S of a variable displacement pump P can be varied simultaneously and oppositely according to an imminent specification of the system set by the manufacturer.

Abstract: A heat transport system includes a fluid, a heat engine, and a component. The fluid has a first fluid region at a first temperature and a second fluid region at a second temperature that is different from the first temperature. The heat engine includes a shape-memory alloy disposed in contact with each of the first fluid region and the second fluid region. The heat engine is operable to transfer heat from one of the first fluid region and the second fluid region to the other of the first fluid region and the second fluid region in response to the crystallographic phase of the shape-memory alloy.

Abstract: A turbocharger system having a compressor wheel including blades that define an inducer and an exducer, a compressor housing configured to receive the compressor wheel, and an impeller passage within which air is to be compressed by the blades, wherein the compressor housing forms an intake port configured to provide intake air to the inducer, and a bypass port opening into the impeller passage between the inducer and exducer. The bypass port places the impeller passage in fluid communication with the atmosphere without having a fluid interaction with the intake air. A bypass-air filter is adapted to filter air passing between the bypass port and the atmosphere, and is a portion of the intake-air filter.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a boosted engine having a split intake system coupled to a split exhaust system. Aircharges of differing composition, pressure, and temperature may be delivered to the engine through the split intake system at different points of an engine cycle. In this way, boost and EGR benefits may be extended.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a direct evaporator apparatus for use in an organic Rankine cycle energy recovery system, comprising: (a) a housing comprising a heat source gas inlet, and a heat source gas outlet, the housing defining a heat source gas flow path from the inlet to the outlet; and (b) a heat exchange tube disposed within the heat source flow path, the heat exchange tube being configured to accommodate an organic Rankine cycle working fluid, the heat exchange tube comprising a working fluid inlet and a working fluid outlet. The direct evaporator apparatus is configured such that at least a portion of a heat source gas having contacted at least a portion of the heat exchange tube is in thermal contact with heat source gas entering the direct evaporator apparatus via the heat source gas inlet. An organic Rankine cycle energy recovery system and a method of energy recovery are also provided.

Abstract: A system for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface, and tube bundles extend through the end cap. A diluent supply in fluid communication with the end cap provides diluent flow to the end cap. Diluent distributors circumferentially arranged inside at least one tube bundle extend downstream from the downstream surface and provide fluid communication for the diluent flow through the end cap. A method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes flowing fuel through tube bundles that extend axially through an end cap, flowing a diluent through diluent distributors into a combustion chamber, wherein the diluent distributors are circumferentially arranged inside at least one tube bundle and each diluent distributor extends downstream from the end cap, and forming a diluent barrier in the combustion chamber between at least one pair of adjacent tube bundles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas turbine fuel injector and swirler assembly, including: a delivery tube structure arranged on a central axis of the fuel injector and swirler assembly, a first fuel supply channel arranged in the delivery tube structure, a shroud surrounding the delivery tube structure, swirl vanes arranged between the delivery tube structure and the shroud, a radial passage in each swirl vane, communicating with the first fuel supply channel, a set of apertures open between the radial passage and the exterior surface of said each swirl vane, wherein a second fuel supply channel is arranged in the delivery tube structure extending to a downstream end of the delivery tube structure and a mixer with lobes for fuel injection is arranged at the downstream end. Further disclosed is an assembly method for assembling a fuel injector and swirler assembly.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor, which can enable only a swirler and a heat shield to be readily taken out from the combustor upon the exchange the swirler and the heat shield. The gas turbine combustor includes: a combustion cylinder; a fuel injection unit for supplying fuel to a head portion of the combustion cylinder; a support member configured for allowing the fuel injection unit to be supported by the combustion cylinder; and a heat shield adapted for heat-insulating the support member from combustion gas in the combustion chamber, wherein the fuel injection unit includes a fuel injection valve for injecting the fuel, and a swirler for supplying compressed air to the fuel injected from the fuel injection valve while swirling the compressed air. The swirler and heat shield are connected together, constituting a swirler unit. This swirler unit is detachably attached to the support member via a fastening member.

Abstract: A combustion liner has an aft seal ring defines a relief slot in a wall of the combustion liner. The relief slot defined in the wall includes a first slot portion extending from a first end of the wall to a termination point. An arcuate slot portion intersects the termination point of the first slot portion, and a generally circular aperture is defined in the wall at each end of the arcuate slot portion.

Abstract: Nozzle exit configurations and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment includes a jet engine exhaust nozzle having an internal flow surface and an exit aperture, with the exit aperture having a perimeter that includes multiple projections extending in an aft direction. Aft portions of individual neighboring projections are spaced apart from each other by a gap, and a geometric feature of the multiple can change in a monotonic manner along at least a portion of the perimeter.

Abstract: A swirler is provided for a fuel injector of a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The swirler is for directing an airflow into the combustor so as to atomize fuel exiting the fuel injector. The swirler has one or more passages for channelling the airflow. Each of the passages is configured to rotate the airflow channelled by that passage about a swirl axis of the swirler, such that on exiting the passage the airflow has an exit swirl angle and a direction of rotation relative to the swirl axis. The swirler is configured such that the exit swirl angle and/or the direction of rotation may be selectively varied.

Abstract: A fuel injection head for a fuel nozzle used in a gas turbine combustor includes a substantially hollow body formed with an upstream end face, a downstream end face and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. A plurality of pre-mix tubes or passages extend axially through the hollow body with inlets at the upstream end face and outlets at the downstream end face. An exterior surface of the downstream end face is formed with three-dimensional surface features that increase a total surface area of the exterior surface as compared to a substantially flat, planar downstream end face.

Abstract: A power generation plant comprises a plant control device (600) including two switchable control modes, i.e., a gas-turbine load control mode (7a) and a steam-turbine load control mode (7b). When the control is performed with the gas-turbine load control mode (7a), a fuel valve (104a) is controlled based on a load of a whole generator set (100), and a steam regulating valve (203a) is controlled based on an exhaust pressure of a steam turbine (202a). When the control is performed with the steam-turbine load control mode (7b), the fuel valve (104a) is controlled such that a valve opening degree thereof is maintained constant, and the steam regulating valve (203a) is controlled based on a load of the whole generator set (100).

Abstract: A combustion apparatus (10) incorporating a dry low NOx (DLN) combustor (20) that uses two different fuels (30, 40) simultaneously. One fuel (30) is premixed with air (22) for a primary combustion zone (25), and a second fuel (40) supplies a diffusion pilot flame (29). Each fuel may be selected for its specialized role, maximizing overall combustion efficiency while lowering emissions. A primary fuel (30) such as natural gas (NG) may be chosen for its economy and combustion characteristics in a lean premix. A pilot fuel (40) may be chosen for having a low diffusion flame temperature and a clean burn. An oxygenated pilot fuel such as dimethyl ether (DME) has a lower flame temperature than natural gas, thereby reducing NOx from the pilot flame. The pilot fuel (40) may be produced from the primary fuel (30) by a reformer (50) associated with the combustion apparatus.

Abstract: A flow discharge device, such as a bleed assembly in a gas turbine engine, comprises a discharge outlet member having a skirt which is accommodated telescopically in a housing so as to be displaceable with respect to wall of a duct from a retracted position in which slots in the skirt lie outside the duct, and an extended position in which the slots open into the duct for the discharge of a secondary fluid into the flow in the duct. The discharge outlet member is moved to the extended position by the pressure of the secondary fluid acting on a silencer element. A spring returns the discharge outlet member to the retracted position when the flow of the secondary fluid is terminated.

Abstract: High bleed flow muffling systems are disclosed. Example muffling devices according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure may include a first orifice plate and a second orifice plate at least partially defining a plenum arranged to receive the flow of a compressible fluid. The first orifice plate and the second orifice plate may be arranged to produce cross-impinging flow such that flow through the orifices of the first orifice plate into the plenum is directed at the wall of the second orifice plate and such that flow through the orifices of the second orifice plate is directed at the wall of the first orifice plate. Some example embodiments may include an inlet flow restrictor disposed upstream of the first and second orifice plates.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor burns a fuel mixture at a high combustion efficiency and a low NOx emission, is simple in construction and exercises improved ignition performance, and an ignition method can efficiently igniting a fuel mixture in the gas turbine combustor. A gas turbine combustor provided with fuel nozzles each having a pilot fuel injection nozzle and a main fuel injection nozzle, and fuel nozzles each having a pilot fuel injection nozzle and a main fuel injection nozzle. The fuel nozzle disposed close to an igniter is provided with a local fuel injection port through which fuel is jetted out from a predetermined position in an air passage in the main fuel injection nozzle to create a combustible fuel mixture zone in the vicinity of the igniter at least while the igniter is in an ignition operation.

Abstract: An example engine assembly includes a first attachment structure secured to an engine casing or an engine liner, and a second attachment structure secured to the other of the engine casing or the engine liner. A sliding member is held by the first attachment structure and is slideable relative to the first attachment structure between a first position and a second position. A pin structure moves with the sliding member between the first position and the second position. A link is pivotally connected to the second attachment structure and the pin structure.

Abstract: A combustor system is provided for a gas turbine engine. The combustor system includes an annular combustion chamber, and outer and inner casings housing the combustion chamber. The outer casing is outwardly radially spaced from the combustion chamber and the inner casing being inwardly radially spaced from the combustion chamber. The combustor system further includes an attachment arrangement at the rearward end of the combustion chamber for attaching the combustion chamber to the engine. The attachment arrangement axially restrains the rearward end of the combustion chamber relative to the casings. The combustor system further includes a first stop surface formed at the forward end of the combustion chamber adjacent a selected one of the outer and inner casings, and a corresponding first baulking surface axially forward of the first stop surface formed by the selected casing.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for cooling superconducting devices. The system includes a cryogen cooling system configured to be coupled to the superconducting device and to supply cryogen to the device. The system also includes a cryogen storage system configured to supply cryogen to the device. The system further includes flow control valving configured to selectively isolate the cryogen cooling system from the device, thereby directing a flow of cryogen to the device from the cryogen storage system.

Abstract: An ice machine in which an icemaker sits atop the ice machine and makes ice that is processed by the ice machine to deliver on demand ice in bags to a paying customer. The customer places payment into the money acceptor and pushes a button indicating a demand to purchase an open bag of ice or a container of ice water provided by the ice water dispenser.

Abstract: A method for defrost control of a refrigerator having a refrigeration and defrost system that includes a compressor, an evaporator, an evaporator fan and a heater. The refrigerator also has a control system to control the operation of the refrigerator. The method includes stopping the compressor operation; starting a defrost process; starting the heater; maintaining a start state over a preset period of time; closing off the heater; and starting the compressor. After starting the compressor and before the evaporator fan is started to perform the refrigeration operation, the evaporator fan is operated at least once briefly and intermittently.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of a vapor compression system (13) includes monitoring at least one component condition of the system (13), comparing a predetermined setpoint to the at least one component condition, and loading or unloading at least one of a first compressor (18) or a second compressor (20) of the system (13) in response to the comparison of the predetermined setpoint to the at least one component condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a method for controlling a driving of a fan motor for a refrigerator. In a normal driving mode that a temperature of the inside of the refrigerator is higher than a predetermined temperature, the fan motor is driven in a normal speed, and in a waiting mode that the temperature of the inside of the refrigerator is lower than the predetermined temperature, the fan motor is driven in a driving speed very lower than that of the normal driving mode, without stopping of the fan motor, accordingly it is capable of preventing moisture introduced into the fan motor from being frozen, thereby preventing the fan motor from being locked.

Abstract: A water vending apparatus is disclosed. The water vending system includes a water vapor distillation apparatus and a dispensing device. The dispensing device is in fluid communication with the fluid vapor distillation apparatus and the product water from the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is dispensed by the dispensing device.