Abstract: Apparatus for use in preparing heterostructures having a reduced concentration of defects including apparatus for stressing semiconductor substrates to allow them to conform to a crystal having a different crystal lattice constant.

Abstract: A bonding device includes a first feeding mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, a glue spraying mechanism positioned between the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism, and a bonding mechanism. The first feeding mechanism comprises a mounting frame and a transmission belt mounted on the mounting frame. The second feeding mechanism includes a support frame, a feeding member positioned on the support frame, a positioning plate mounted on the support frame and located below the feeding member, and a first driver connected to the positioning plate. The feeding member vertically defines at least one feeding groove. The positioning plate defines a matching groove matching with the first workpiece The bonding mechanism includes a second driver and a suction member connected to the second driver.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a super-hydrophobic surface having excellent surface strength and an evaporator having the super-hydrophobic surface fabricated by the method are provided. The method includes preparing a metal base material, anodizing the metal base material to form a ceramic layer having a complex structure of a microstructure and nano-fiber structures on a surface of the metal base material, and applying a hydrophobic polymer material on the complex structure to form a polymer layer having the same surface shape as the complex structure.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-purpose shading device with a multi-stage collapsible blind part, in which the blind part is rotatably configured so as to function as a shutter and an advertising board when it is rotated downwardly and to function as a signboard when it is rotated upwardly. The multi-purpose shading device including a blind part which is provide with a plurality of blind plates and formed into a multi-stage type so that a rear side blind plate is guided to a fore-end side blind plate so as to be extended or collapsed along the fore-end side blind part; a driving part which extends or collapse the blind part; a rotational part which rotates the blind part; and a control part which controls the driving part and rotational part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-supporting articulated-arm cassette awning, in particular for motor homes or trailers, comprising articulated arms (20) that are pivotable at awning arm joints or shoulder joints (10), and brackets or shoulders (II) for connecting the entire awning (100) to the vehicle by means of fastening elements and for receiving joint pins (I) in an insertable, in particular, slidable manner and for at least limiting the twistability of joint pins (I) of those parts of the awning arm joint or shoulder joint that are fixed to the vehicle. Desirable is a compact, continuously variable twisting arrangement for the joint pin which, at the same time, is capable of absorbing the high torques of the extended awning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roman blind fabric on which loops are formed and a roman blind using the same. More particularly, rings for inserting loop cords thereinto are woven integrally with a loop-forming fabric in such a manner as to be formed transversely and longitudinally at the time when the loop-forming fabric is woven, and the loop-forming fabric and a roll-up fabric are provided as a double layer to prevent the loop cord from being wrapped around the neck of a child. Further, the upper end of the loop-forming fabric is fixed to a frame; the upper ends of a roll-up fabric which is placed on the back side of the loop-forming fabric and a plurality of loop cords are fixed to a winding rod; and the lower ends of the loop-forming fabric, the roll-up fabric and the loop cords are fixed to a weight.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a window blind within a multi-pane window. A window blind disposed between first and second panes includes a plurality of slats. Raise/lower and tilt lines are coupled to the slats. A carriage housing is disposed between the panes proximate a side edge thereof. A tilt strip is disposed within the carriage housing and coupled to the tilt lines. An inner carriage disposed within the carriage housing includes an upper portion coupled to the raise/lower lines to actuate raising and lowering the slats, and a lower portion coupled to the tilt strip to actuate tilting the slats. An external carriage is adjacent the exterior surface and aligned with and magnetically coupled to the inner carriage. The external carriage is linearly movable to move the inner carriage. A method of adjusting a window blind within a multi-pane window is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved, reusable, protective, reflective, weather resistant cover for a vehicle windshield-wiper-bay region and also for front-side windows and for the rear window region is disclosed. The cover is easy and fast to deploy, the operator is not required to reenter the vehicle for deployment and no cover element extends inside the vehicle. Permanent magnets and/or hook and loop strips are used to removably affix the cover. No permanently attached fastener elements are observable from within or without the closed vehicle. The cover effectively reflects the sun's rays reducing internal heating and material degradation and eases removal of frost, sleet or snow from covered regions.

Abstract: An omnibus process of pulping and bleaching lignocellulosic materials in which a charge of a lignocellulosic material is biopulped and/or water extracted prior to pulping and bleaching. The lignocellulosic material may be mechanically pulped and bleached in the presence of an enzyme that breaks lignin-carbohydrate complexes. The aqueous extract in embodiments including a water extract step is separated into acetic acid and hemicellulose sugar aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing modified nanofibrillated cellulose characterized by bringing cellulosic material into a fiber suspension, adsorbing a cellulose derivative or polysaccharide or polysaccharide derivative onto fibers in said fiber suspension under special conditions and subjecting the obtained fiber suspension derivative to mechanical disintegration. A modified nanofibrillated cellulose obtainable by a method of the present invention is provided. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of said modified nanofibrillated cellulose.

Abstract: A web product having at least one ply and having a Dry Bulk, DB, value greater than 15.5 cc/g and a Wet Burst, WB, value greater than 400 g. is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the strengthening effect of a starch coating on paper. The method involves contacting the starch with a synthetic polymer before the starch is cooked. This changes how the starch gelatinizes and how the polymer gets distributed on the paper resulting in greater paper surface strength.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of improving dewatering efficiency, increasing sheet wet web strength, increasing sheet wet strength and enhancing filler retention in a papermaking process The method improves the efficiency of drainage aids or wet web strength aids or wet strength aid by coating at least some of the filler particles with a natural gum and with a material that prevents the filler materials form adhering to those additives. The drainage additive or wet web strength additive or wet strength aid holds the cellulose fibers together tightly and is not wasted on the filler particles.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a pulp composition made from agricultural renewable fibers (ARF) having low Kappa number with unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g., high strength parameters and high freeness). Another aspect of the invention relates to an ARF pulp having ISO brightness of 60% or higher, and unexpected quality sufficient for papermaking (e.g. high strength parameters and high freeness). Another aspect of the invention relates to a pulp composition made from a pulping process comprising using a high concentration of anthraquinone (AQ). The pulping process can use wood or nonwood fibers (e.g., bagasse and corn stover) to provide pulp having good paper-making quality.

Abstract: A pressure diffuser washer comprising: an outer wall, an inner wall adjacent to the outer wall, the inner wall defining annular baffle chambers between the outer wall and the inner wall, wherein each of the annular baffle chambers is configured to connect to a source of a wash liquid, a reciprocating screen assembly adjacent to the inner wall, the reciprocating screen assembly defining a first annular chamber between the inner wall and the reciprocating screen assembly, an area in the inner wall defining a gap associated with each of the annular baffle chambers, wherein the wash liquid from an annular baffle chamber flows through the gap into the first annular chamber, and an annular baffle screen plate covering the gap, wherein the annular baffle screen plate defines openings sized to prevent rocks and other large particulate debris from entering the annular baffle chambers.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the aluminothermic welding of rails, comprising the steps of: triggering an aluminothermic reaction in a crucible (2), casting the metal derived from said reaction into the mould (1), so as to fill the moulding cavity starting from the foot of the rail, after filling of the moulding cavity, triggering a second aluminothermic reaction above the rail head, and casting the metal derived from said reaction into said moulding cavity in the region of the rail head. The invention also concerns a mould (1) adapted to fit over the two rail ends to form a moulding cavity (10), comprising a crucible (4) arranged above the region of the rail head so that it is fed with molten metal from the moulding cavity (10) via a secondary channel (42).

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for counter-gravity formation of BMG-containing hollow parts. In one embodiment, the BMG-containing hollow parts may be formed by first feeding a molten metal alloy in a counter-gravity direction into a mold cavity to deposit the molten metal alloy on a surface of the mold cavity and then solidifying the deposited molten metal alloy.

Abstract: A flaskless molding equipment for molding a mold that provides support for quickly restoring the stopped equipment to a normal operation. The control circuit monitors the movements of the movable members, the cylinders, and the mechanisms for driving a cylinder, and if the period of the operation of each step of the flaskless molding equipment for molding a mold from the start of the operation to the point where the operation of the flaskless molding equipment for molding a mold reaches the predetermined position exceeds the predetermined period that is set to be abnormal, then the control circuit provides support for restoring the stopped equipment to a normal operation, following the instructions displayed on the screen and following the operator's input by means of an input switch.

Abstract: A system (1) for injecting semisolid metal (3) into a mould (2), comprises —a mould (2) which comprises a mould chamber (16) suitable to receive the metal through a mould injection mouth (17); —at least one press device (4) for pressure-injecting metal (3) in said mould (2); —said at least one press device comprises a cylinder (5) having a substantially vertical axis (X-X) and a mouth (15) for coupling to the injection mouth (17) of said mould (2) and a thrust piston (6) accommodated within said cylinder, defining with said cylinder an injection chamber (7) suitable to contain molten metal (10); —said cylinder (5) having passageways (8) to receive cooling fluid (9) for cooling said molten metal (10) poured into said injection chamber (7) in semisolid metal (3); —a cup (18) for drawing the molten metal (10) and pouring the latter into said injection chamber (7); —a positioning device (11); —said positioning device (11) supporting a blending device (12), said blending device (12) having an active portion (14) a

Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing a titanium ingot (30), the method being characterized by comprising: a step of melting a titanium alloy for a predetermined time by cold crucible induction melting (CCIM); a step of supplying molten titanium (6) to a cold hearth (10), and separating high density inclusions (HDIs)(8) by precipitation in the cold hearth (10) while spraying a plasma jet or an electron beam onto the bath surface of the molten titanium (6); and a step of supplying a molten titanium starting material from which the HDIs (8) are separated by precipitation to a mold (20) to obtain the titanium ingot.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a porous metal foam having pores of nano size includes: manufacturing a porous polymer foam containing pores of nano size; and coating metal on the porous polymer foam through electroless plating. The present invention provides porous metal foams which contains nano-sized pores and hence, their specific surface area is maximized owing to the regularly-patterned nanoporous structure formed inside.

Abstract: An investment casting core includes a mullite-containing core body. The body can be made by providing a mullite-containing powder, forming the powder into a green body, and sintering the green body to form the mullite-containing core body.

Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus and system for transferring heat for use onboard a vehicle includes a conductor arranged to conduct fluid transferring heat from a vehicle engine to a heat exchanger to heat a second fluid to heat and/or dry utility compartments of the vehicle. The heat transfer system includes a tube arranged to conduct fluid so that heat is transferred from the exhaust gas to the fluid.

Abstract: A mast arrangement comprises: a mast arranged for carrying a first module of a radio network node, a holding structure adapted to receive a lower portion of the mast, and a housing for a second module of the radio network node. An air inlet channel in the mast is connected to the housing via an inlet passage, and an air outlet channel in the mast is connected to the housing via an outlet passage. An interior of the housing is arranged to direct an airflow from the inlet passage along, and/or through, the second module to the outlet passage. Further, a radio network node and a method of cooling the second module in a radio network node are provided.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a room, a container data center, and an air duct. The room includes a floor, and defines a receiving space above the floor, and a heat-dissipation space below the floor. The container data center is supported on the floor. The container data center includes a container. The container includes an end wall defining a number of air inlets and a sidewall defining a number of air outlets. The air duct defines a number of vents and an opening communicating with the vents. The air duct is installed to an outer surface of the sidewall, and the vents are aligning with air outlets of the sidewall. The floor defines a number of through holes communicating with the opening of the air duct and the heat-dissipation space.

Abstract: An example test system includes: a manifold including fluid channels, where the fluid channels are for holding coolant; a quick disconnect mechanically coupled to the manifold, where the quick disconnect includes a channel for passing coolant between a fluid channel and a test board; a containment plate mechanically coupled to the manifold, and a cover over at least part of the quick disconnect, where the cover is hermetically sealed to the quick disconnect and to the containment plate to thereby form a containment chamber.

Abstract: An air duct includes a top wall, two sidewalls connected to opposite sides of the top wall, and a board. One of the sidewalls defines an opening extending through a bottom side of the sidewall, and a receiving space communicating with the opening and extending through a top side of the sidewall. The board is slidably received in the receiving space to cover or uncover the opening.

Abstract: A holder for a portable electronic device includes a seat, a receiving member, a thermal pad, and a heat dissipation sink. The receiving member is connected to the seat, and defines a receiving space configured to receive the portable electronic device. The thermal pad is received in the receiving space, and the heat dissipation sink is connected to the receiving member. When the portable electronic device is received in the receiving space, the thermal pad contacts the portable electronic device and transmits heat generated by the portable electronic device to the receiving member, so that the heat is dissipated by the heat dissipation sink.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for use in a contact group of a sulfuric acid plant includes a chamber in which a tube bundle is arranged on a circular ring. A gas space is formed between the tube bundle and a chamber casing surrounding the tube bundle. A gas supply opening is provided in the chamber casing and is configured to introduce a gas into the gas space substantially radially to the tube bundle. A gas outlet opening adjoins an interior space enclosed by the tube bundle in a substantially axial direction. A center of the tube bundle is offset with respect to a center of the chamber casing in a direction opposite to the gas supply opening.

Abstract: A low thermal resistance cooler module includes a heat-transfer base member defining a recess and multiple elongated, curved locating grooves, flat heat pipes set in the elongated, curved locating grooves with respective hot interfaces thereof suspending in the recess and respective cold interfaces thereof bonded to the heat-transfer base member, a heat-transfer block fixedly mounted with the hot interfaces of the flat heat pipes in the recess of the heat-transfer base member for transferring waste heat from a heat source of an external circuit board by direct contact, and connection plates respectively connected between the heat-transfer block and the heat-transfer base member.

Abstract: A heat sink for dissipating heat generated by an electronic element is provided. The heat sink includes a heat pipe and a conducting member for transferring heat generated by the electronic element to the heat pipe. The conducting member abuts the electronic element, and the conducting member is applied onto the heat pipe to reduce a thickness of the heat sink.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device comprises a first body, a second body, and a working fluid, the first body having a first plate and a second plate combining with each other to together define a first chamber, the second body connecting the first body and having a second chamber communicating with the first chamber correspondingly, the working fluid filled in the first chamber and the second chamber. By means of the design of the structure of the present invention and through the circulation of the working fluid between the first chamber and the second chamber, the heat dissipating device of the present invention can achieve the effect of remote heat dissipation.

Abstract: A vapor chamber structure includes a main body internally defining a sealed chamber and having a plurality of radiating fins externally provided thereon. The radiating fins are integrally formed on and outward extended from one side of the main body in a direction opposite to the chamber; and the chamber is internally provided with a wick structure and filled with a working fluid. By integrally forming the radiating fins and the chamber with one another, the vapor chamber structure can be manufactured with reduced labor cost and shortened manufacturing time.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly of two brazing sheets the first one of which consists of a 3xxx alloy clad on one surface with a 1xxx alloy, the second one of which consists of an AA3xxx alloy clad on both surfaces thereof with a 4xxx alloy, which are assembled together by brazing so as to form a disrupted channel for the flow of exhaust gases, in particular for an engine vehicle.

Abstract: A heat dissipation module includes an encasing structure, a fan impeller mounted in the encasing structure, a heat dissipation piece, and a bearing. The fan impeller includes a mounting post and a plurality of fan blades surrounding the post. The heat dissipation piece is mounted in a base plate of the encasing structure and configured for directly contacting with a heat generating component. The bearing is mounted on the heat dissipation piece. The mounting post is pivotably mounted in the bearing. The fan impeller is capable of dissipating heat generated by the heat generating component when the mounting post is rotating in the bearing.

Abstract: Substantially aligned boron nitride nano-element arrays prepared by contacting a carbon nano-element array with a source of boron and nitrogen; methods for preparing such arrays and methods for their use including use as a heat sink or as a thermally conductivity interface in microelectronic devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat dissipating component for a semiconductor element, having a tabular body 0.4-6 mm in thickness containing 40-70 volume % of diamond particles, with the balance comprising metal of which the principal component is aluminum, and coated on both surfaces by a coating layer comprising metal of which the principal component is aluminum, or an aluminum-ceramic based composite material, to form an aluminum-diamond based composite body. On at least the two major surfaces thereof are formed, in order from the major surface side, (1) an amorphous Ni alloy layer 0.1-1 ?m in film thickness, (2) an Ni layer 1-5 ?m in film thickness, and (3) an Au layer 0.05-4 ?m in film thickness, the ratio of the Ni alloy layer and the Ni layer (Ni alloy layer thickness/Ni layer thickness) being 0.3 or less.

Abstract: A heat transfer device for an internal combustion engine includes an outer housing comprising an inner wall. An inner housing comprises a partition wall which comprises an outer surface. The inner housing separates an inner duct, which has a fluid to be cooled flow therethrough, from an outer coolant duct, which is formed between the inner housing and the outer housing. Fins extend from the partition wall into the inner duct. Recesses are formed on the outer surface. An inner wall is formed on a surface of the outer housing facing the coolant duct. Projections extend from the inner wall. The projections extend towards the recess on the partition wall so that a cross section of the coolant duct is substantially constant. The projections on the inner wall of the outer housing are formed by beads on the outer housing.

Abstract: A heat exchanger configured to condition a flow of fluid therein. The heat exchanger includes a first manifold, a second manifold, and a conditioning assembly having a plurality of tubular elements extending between the first manifold and the second manifold. The first manifold includes a first end having an inlet formed therein and a second end formed opposite the first end. The first manifold is formed by at least one wall having at least one fluid flow distribution feature integrally formed therein. The at least one fluid flow distribution feature includes a channel extending substantially parallel to a general direction of flow of the fluid through the first manifold.

Abstract: A tubing element used for a heat exchanger is a rigid elongated heat exchanger tubing having at least a first end, a second end, a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall and the second side wall are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The distance between the first side wall and the second side wall is considerably smaller than the width of the first and second side walls, resulting in a substantially overall flat tubing structure. The tubing element being at least partially tilted or at least partially tilted and sloped and at least partially helically wound and/or twisted to form at least a part of a helical structure. A heat exchanger, the use of a tubing element, the use of a heat exchanger and the method of manufacturing of a tubing element to manufacture at least partially a heat exchanger are described.

Abstract: A heat exchanging device has a single extruded part made as a tubular body with external and internal radial branches. The tubular body has longitudinal round holes in a circumferential direction. At least one mount is on the outer surface of the tubular body. Internal and external radial branches taper from the base to the edge of branches and are made sinusoidal with a constant step and amplitude. They can be of the same width from the base to the edge of branches. The sinusoids of external radial branches can be of a variable amplitude and step from the base to the edge. The external radial sinusoidal branches can be of a different length relative and at different distances from each other. The radial branches can be have additional undulating projections. The round holes are made along the entire circumference of the body at equal distances from each other.

Abstract: A tube assembly for use in a heat exchanger includes a flat section with broad and flat opposing tube sides. Fin structures are bonded to the broad and flat tube sides in the flat section, and side sheets are bonded to the opposite ends of the fin structures. The flat section of the tube is located between cylindrical end sections adapted to be inserted into grommets. The construction of the tube assembly provides a stiff structure to survive insertion and removal of tube assemblies to and from a heat exchanger, for example, a radiator for heavy duty equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hand-held and hand-heated thawing tool comprising a handling portion and a functional portion wherein one or both portions comprises a composite material comprising 1-90% by weight of a conductivity-enhancing graphene phase dispersed in or bonded by a matrix material of 10-99% by weight based on a total composite weight, and wherein the handling portion, when being held by a human hand, transfers heat from the hand to the functional portion for thawing or melting a food item, such as butter and ice cube. By holding such a tool, a person can use his or her own body heat to rapidly thaw a slice of butter, or melt and cut through a block of ice without the assistance of any other heating tool (e.g. an oven).

Abstract: An active insulated assembly for controlling heat transfer through insulated assemblies. The active insulated assembly includes a thermal conductor configured to actively move thermal energy from the active insulated assembly. The active insulated assembly also includes a first radiant barrier on a first side of the thermal conductor configured to reflect radiant energy back to its source and allow the assembly to resist heat transfer in either direction. The active insulated assembly further includes a second radiant barrier on a second side of the thermal conductor wherein the second side is opposite the first side, the second radiant barrier configured to reflect radiant energy back to its source and allow the assembly to resist heat transfer in either direction.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a combined heating and cooling vapor compression system are provided. The apparatus may be a vehicle and may include a cabin, a vehicle battery, a Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS), and a vapor-compression system, having at least one controller, operable in a variety of modes selectable to facilitate cooling, heating, and dehumidification of the vehicle cabin. The method may include steps to adjust evaporator air temperature to control comfort, fogging and smell in the cabin by adjusting the compressor speed; regulate heat pump performance by adjusting the output of an electric heater and adjusting the flow of coolant through the RESS chiller; and evaluating and optimizing the discharge pressure and suction pressure of the compressor by adjusting the compressor speed and adjusting the coolant flow through the RESS chiller.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a building in some cases includes a main HVAC blower for moving temperature-conditioned air through the building plus a smaller ventilation blower for providing fresh air. A controller regulates the ventilation blower's speed to provide a target ventilation flow rate regardless of changes in the pressure differential between the indoor and outdoor air. To ensure that the target rate is appropriate for a particular building, the target flow rate is determined based on a ventilation setting that reflects a specified number of bedrooms and a specified amount of floor space of the building.

Abstract: A wellbore system to produce natural gas and/or oil from high pressure shale or tight rock formations using a profusion of open hole sinusoidal laterals to achieve comparable contact surface areas with multi-stage hydraulically fractured wellbores. The laterals are drilled in an orientation designed to intersect the dominant natural fracture system and are also drilled in a sinusoidal pattern to interconnect the individual rock facies within the targeted subterranean zone. The sequence of lateral drilling is toe to heel, with the open hole kickoff in the downward direction to facilitate easy re-entry upon drill string tripping. By drilling enough laterals to achieve comparable contact surface area with hydraulically fractured wells, the subject invention allows for comparable quantities of natural gas and/or oil to be produced from high pressure shale or tight rock formations at significantly lower capital cost.

Abstract: A plant for generation of steam for oil sand recovery from carbonaceous fuel with capture of CO2 from the exhaust gas, comprising heat coils (105, 105?, 105?) arranged in a combustion chamber (101) to cool the combustion gases in the combustion chamber to produce steam and superheated steam in the heat coils, steam withdrawal lines (133, 136, 145) for withdrawing steam from the heat coils, an exhaust gas line (106) for withdrawal of exhaust gas from the combustion chamber (101), where the combustion chamber operates at a pressure of 5 to 15 bara, and one or more heat exchanger(s) (107, 108) are provided for cooling of the combustion gas in line (106), a contact device (113) where the cooled combustion gas is brought in countercurrent flow with a lean CO2 absorbent to give a rich absorbent and a CO2 depleted flue gas, withdrawal lines (114, 115) for withdrawal of rich absorbent and CO2 depleted flue gas, respectively, from the contact device, the line (115) for withdrawal of CO2 depleted flue gas being connect

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting a fluid sample from a reservoir contains a sample gathering chamber, a motor driven hydraulic pump, a motor mechanically coupled to the hydraulic pump, an electronic controller for influencing the actions of the motor, and a power source for running the motor. A piston which is sealably and movably disposed may be located within a tubular portion defining the sample gathering chamber. The apparatus may also further contain a metering component for regulating pressure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing the impact of guided (or “tube”) waves in permanently installed seismic systems are provided. By utilizing passive acoustic absorbers, the impact of tube waves may be reduced, leading to improved performance of permanently installed seismic systems that are installed onto production tubing when the well is completed.