Abstract: An air-guiding component for a charged internal combustion engine has an intercooler provided with coolant connectors that is disposed in a housing of the air-guiding component. The housing has at least two housing parts including a basic housing part. The housing is provided with at least one inlet and at least one outlet for charge air and is further provided with at least one passage for the coolant connectors of the intercooler. The intercooler is arranged between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet so as to be flowed through by the charge air. The housing has housing walls and at least one of the housing walls has at least one corrugation.

Abstract: An engine for harvesting energy stored in water vapor includes a vortex chamber coupled to an extraction unit and also to a vortex induction unit, the vortex induction unit configured to induce a vortex of water vapor in the chamber and the extraction unit configured to harvest energy from the flow of water provided by the chamber. A method of operation is provided. Additionally, and electrical generation system is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to heat power engineering, in particular, to methods that use a working medium for producing useful work from heat of an external source. The method comprises interaction of the working medium with an energy source and interaction of the working medium with an additional low-temperature energy source in the form of the positron state of the Dirac's matter by means of bringing the working medium into quantum-mechanical resonance with said state. The quantum-mechanical resonance is initiated by changing at least one of the thermodynamic parameters of the working medium, while the value of spontaneous fluctuations of the variable parameter in the vicinity of the line of absolute instability in the state diagram of the working medium is predetermined, and the change step for the thermodynamic parameter is set to be lower than the predetermined value of said fluctuations.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy in a Rankine cycle is provided. The process and apparatus include a working fluid that comprises a fluorinated oxirane. The fluorinated oxirane can contain substantially no hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms and can have from about 4 to about 9 carbon atoms. The process can drive a turbine and, in some embodiments, generate electricity.

Abstract: Implementations described herein provide a high efficiency steam cycle that includes a steam turbine cycle coupled to output of a high performance steam piston topping (HPSPT) cycle. The HPSPT cycle includes a piston-cylinder assembly that extracts work from an expanding fluid volume and operates in a thermal regime outside of thermal operational limits of a steam turbine. The steam turbine cycle utilizes heat, transferred at the output of the HPSPT cycle, to generate turbine work.

Abstract: Provided is an exhaust apparatus provided in a construction machine with an engine and an engine room, the exhaust apparatus capable of suppressing vibration of an exhaust gas pipe and securing required strength thereof. The exhaust apparatus includes a duct provided in the engine room, a fan to suck air into the engine room and discharge through the duct the air to an outside as exhaust wind, and an exhaust gas pipe guiding exhaust gas of the engine into the duct. The exhaust gas pipe includes a duct inner portion inside the duct and a duct outer portion connected to the duct inner portion outside the duct. The duct inner portion has a plurality of discharge holes to allow the exhaust gas to be injected into the duct therethrough and discharged to the outside together with the exhaust wind. The duct inner portion is connected to the duct.

Abstract: A fan blade for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil that includes leading and trailing edges joined by pressure and suction sides to provide an exterior airfoil surface that extends in a radial direction to a tip. The external airfoil surface is formed in substantial conformance with multiple cross-sectional profiles of the airfoil described by a set of Cartesian coordinates set forth in Table 1. The Cartesian coordinates are provided by an axial coordinate scaled by a local axial chord. A circumferential coordinate is scaled by the local axial chord, and a span location. The local axial chord corresponds to a width of the airfoil between the leading and trailing edges at the span location.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle for use in a gas turbine includes a pre-mix flow passage for directing a flow segment of a flow of a working fluid through the fuel nozzle. A first swirler vane and a second swirler vane extend within the pre-mix flow passage. The first swirler vane provides a first wake region within the flow segment. The second swirler vane provides a second wake region within the flow segment. A fuel injection peg is disposed downstream from the first swirler vane and the second swirler vane. The fuel injection peg is positioned within the flow segment between the first wake region and the second wake region.

Abstract: Provided is a gas turbine combustor having improved maintainability obtained by facilitating the mounting and removal of a base plate for supporting main burners and a pilot burner. A gas turbine combustor is provided with: a pilot burner disposed at the center of a combustor inner tube; main burners provided on the outside of the pilot burner in the radial direction so as to be arranged in the circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the combustor inner tube; a circular disc-shaped base plate disposed within the combustor inner tube and supporting both the pilot burner and the main burners; and an engagement section protruding from the inner peripheral surface toward the inside thereof in the radial direction and engaging with the base plate. The base plate, and the engagement section or the inner peripheral surfaces are affixed by bolts.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine has an annular reverse-flow combustor with a combustor inner liner enclosing a combustion chamber. The inner liner having a dome portion at an upstream end of the combustor and a downstream combustor exit defined between a small exit duct portion and a large exit duct portion. At least one of the dome portion, the small exit duct portion and the large exit duct portion is made of a separately formed hemi-toroidal shell composed of a ceramic matrix composite.

Abstract: A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a hanger and a combustor liner fixed to the hanger such as, for example, by an annular weld joint. The combustor liner has an inner surface extending along an axis and is operable to define either a radial outer boundary or a radial inner boundary of the combustion chamber. The combustor assembly also includes a heat shield at least partially overlapping and confronting the inner surface of the combustor liner along the axis, with the heat shield releasably engaged with the hanger.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is disclosed having a working fluid system capable of moving a working fluid. The working fluid system includes a flow union member capable of combining different streams of working fluid. In one form the flow union member is a T-shape, but other embodiments can take on other shapes. The flow union member is configured to receive separate streams of working fluid. One of the separate streams is routed around another of the separate streams and the streams are combined. In one form the outlet of the flow union member includes an annular flow stream of one of the separate streams that surrounds a core flow of the other of the separate flow streams.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is disclosed having a working fluid system capable of moving a working fluid. The working fluid system includes a flow splitter capable of splitting the working fluid into different streams. In one form the flow splitter member is a T-shape, but other embodiments can take on other shapes. The flow splitter can include an internal scoop used to split the flow. In one form internal scoop is annular in shape and includes a turn to direct a split flow.

Abstract: A combustor cap for use with a number fuel nozzles, the combustor cap including a cold side plate, a hot side plate, and a cap cavity extending between the cold side plate and the hot side plate with the number of fuel nozzles extending therethrough. A resonator tube may extend from the cold side plate into the cap cavity.

Abstract: A vane carrier temperature control system for use in a gas turbine engine includes a first cooling air source, a second cooling air source, and an air temperature control system. The first cooling air source supplies a first portion of vane carrier cooling air extracted from a compressor section of the engine to a first section of a vane carrier that supports a plurality of rows of vanes within a turbine section of the engine. The second cooling air source supplies a second portion of vane carrier cooling air extracted from the compressor section to a second section of the vane carrier spaced from the first section in an axial direction defined by a direction of hot working gas flow through the turbine section. The air temperature control system controls a temperature of at least one of the first and second portions of vane carrier cooling air.

Abstract: Heat and power plant with a waste gasification system comprising a gas engine (1) located inside a water tank (2), mounted onto a shaft (3) passing through the walls of the tank (2) to the outside, whereas a generator (4) is installed on an end of the shaft to generate electrical energy. The engine (1) is equipped with at least one supply conduit (5) for feeding fuel to the combustion chamber (14) and at least one outlet conduit (7) for evacuating exhaust gases. The outlet conduit (7) passes through a waste gasification chamber (8) having a gas outlet, connected to the supply conduit of the engine and/or an external tank (16). The water tank (2) has heating water circuit connections (10), (11), as well as a steam outlet through a valve (12). There are blades (15) mounted on the shaft, in the vicinity of the engine, that ensure uniform cooling of the engine (1).

Abstract: A variable nozzle mechanism applied to a turbocharger includes a pair of annular plates located between a scroll passage and a turbine chamber such that the plates are apart from each other in a direction along an axis; a coupling portion which couples the plates; a plurality of variable nozzles which are provided between the plates so as to open and close, and which change a flow speed of exhaust gas blown onto a turbine wheel when an opening degree of the variable nozzles is changed; and an urging portion which urges the plates in the direction along the axis to press one of the plates against a contacted object. The one of the plates includes a contact face which is in contact with the contacted object, and the contact face is located on an action line along which an urging force of the urging portion acts.

Abstract: A hybrid turbomachine enclosure includes a plurality of walls interconnected to form an interior configured and disposed to receive a turbomachine, the plurality of walls including a first wall having a panel on frame construction and a hybrid wall including a first portion having a panel on frame structure and a second portion having a stiffened frame panel structure.

Abstract: A method for creating a connecting element, arranged between two components of a structure, or a turbojet engine structure, which is subjected to compressive and/or tensile loadings and which includes a hollow shaft immersed, at least partially, in a stream of air flowing between the two components, the method including: dimensioning a width of the main cross section associated with the shaft of the connecting element in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the shaft according to desired mechanical strength and desired mass, and according to characteristics of the airstream; and working an external surface of the shaft of the connecting element, at least over part of this surface, to give it a surface finish with an arithmetic mean roughness at least equal to 20 microns, to reduce drag of the connecting element thus dimensioned by comparison with a smooth connecting element of the same diameter.

Abstract: In a gas turbine, an exhaust casing and an exhaust chamber are connected by an exhaust chamber support that can absorb thermal expansion, and the exhaust chamber and an exhaust duct are connected by an exhaust duct support that can absorb thermal expansion. An insulator is mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the exhaust chamber, and the exhaust chamber support and the exhaust duct support are disposed outside the insulator in the form of a plurality of strips. Because the thermal stress at a connection portion of the exhaust chamber is reduced, the durability is enhanced.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique method of manufacturing a component for a turbomachine, such as an airfoil. Another embodiment is a unique airfoil. Yet another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for cooled gas turbine engine components. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique turbine blade for a gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and turbine blades for gas turbine engines. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

Abstract: A vehicle air-conditioner has a magneto-caloric effect type heat pump apparatus (MHP apparatus). MHP apparatus has a magneto-caloric element (MCE element) which generates heat dissipation and heat absorption in response to strength change of an external magnetic field. The MCE element can demonstrate high performance when an element temperature is in a highly efficient temperature zone. A controller has an initial control part which adjusts the element temperature so that the element temperature approaches to the highly efficient temperature zone when the MHP apparatus is in an initial state in which the temperature is out of the highly efficient temperature zone. Thereby, starting of MHP apparatus is promoted. The initial control part may activate an auxiliary apparatus. The auxiliary apparatus heats or cools a part or all of the MCE elements.

Abstract: A system includes a cryocooler configured to cool an object, a sensor configured to measure a temperature of the object, and a controller configured to generate an actuator drive signal to control the cryocooler based on at least one temperature measurement from the sensor. The cryocooler includes a heat exchanger and a needle configured to control flow of coolant gas through the heat exchanger. The cryocooler also includes a motion rod configured to move the needle and an actuator assembly configured to move the motion rod to thereby move the needle. The actuator could include a motor and a gear head configured to rotate a lead screw and a lead screw nut located around the lead screw and configured to translate rotational motion of the lead screw into linear motion. The actuator could also include a piezoelectric actuator or a linear actuator.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improvements to thermodynamic devices that approximate the Ericsson cycle, Brayton cycle, or regenerated Brayton cycle. These cycles and various ways of implementing them are known in the art. They can operate as engines or refrigerators. The Ericsson cycle is attractive since it can theoretically operate at the Carnot efficiency, which is the maximum possible efficiency for a heat engine or refrigerator.

Abstract: An ice transportation system includes an ice storage, a negative pressure system, a positive pressure system, a valve assembly, and an ice delivery control system. The ice storage delivers ice into the negative pressure system. The negative pressure system develops a partial vacuum that facilitates ice delivery from the negative pressure system into the valve assembly. The valve assembly receives the ice and meters the ice to the positive pressure system. The positive pressure system develops a plenum condition that facilitates ice delivery from the positive pressure system into an ice receptacle. The ice delivery control system controls the ice storage, the negative pressure system, the valve assembly, and the positive pressure system in the delivery of ice to the ice receptacle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cooling an inverter of a variable frequency drive that drives a compressor in a cooling system for electronic equipment are disclosed. The system includes a first fluid circuit that cools electronic equipment using a first fluid flowing therethrough and a second fluid circuit that free cools a second fluid flowing therethrough. The second fluid circuit cools the first fluid using the free-cooled second fluid. The system further includes a third fluid circuit that mechanically cools the second fluid using a third fluid flowing therethrough as a function of the wet bulb temperature of atmospheric air. The third fluid circuit includes at least one compressor compresses the third fluid and is driven by a motor coupled to the variable frequency drive. At least a portion of the first fluid flowing through the third fluid circuit is diverted to cool the inverter of the variable frequency drive.

Abstract: A container assembly for controlling the thermal condition of cargo includes an insulated container having a cover and a pair of belt assemblies having a plurality of pouches. The container may comprise handles and/or a detachable and/or adjustable shoulder strap. The container assembly further includes a plurality of phase-changing material packs configured to provide for the control of the temperature of cargo contained within the container. The phase-changing material packs are positioned within the belt assemblies and are thermally conditioned prior to use. The belt assemblies may be made of a durable material and may be configured to provide for the expedient exchange of thermal energy between the phase-changing material packs and an exterior of the belt assemblies. The belt assemblies may comprise features that provide for the efficient orienting of the belt assemblies within the container and/or the appropriate selection of phase-changing material packs for a respective belt assembly.

Abstract: A method for operating a refrigeration system for a container for refrigerating chilled cargo includes providing a refrigeration system including a compressor and an evaporator fan associated with an evaporator. The method also includes determining the temperature of supply air and the temperature of return air. The method further includes determining one of a requirement for heating and a requirement for cooling based on the temperature of the return air and the temperature of the supply air. The method additionally includes activating the evaporator fan when a requirement for heating is determined and increasing the speed of the evaporator fan when increased heating is determined. The method also includes activating the compressor and the evaporator fan when a requirement for cooling is determined and increasing the power supplied to the compressor and maintaining the evaporator fan at a first speed when increased cooling is determined.

Abstract: An outdoor unit includes a compressor compressing a sucked refrigerant and discharging compress, an outdoor heat exchanger exchanging heat between outdoor air and the refrigerant, an accumulator storing a liquefied refrigerant at a suction side of the compressor, a solenoid valve for storing the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger, and a controller performing control so as to feed the refrigerant stored within the outdoor heat exchanger during a defrosting operation, to the accumulator on the basis of an amount of refrigerant within the accumulator when operation is switched to a heating operation from the defrosting operation.

Abstract: A refrigeration cabinet, in particular a commercial refrigerator or freezer, is provided. The refrigeration cabinet has a housing, which has a front access opening, a door, which has at least one door leaf, for the access opening, and a guide. The door leaf has a height and a width and is mounted such that it can be rotated about a vertical rotation axis and can be displaced transverse to the rotation axis. The guide defines a movement of the door leaf between a closed position and an open position in such a way that the pivot region of the door leaf projects less than a full door-leaf width into the exterior in front of the access opening, and that the door leaf is mounted such that it can be rotated about a vertical axis and can be displaced transverse to the rotation axis.

Abstract: At least one of a DX geothermal refrigeration system design, a reverse-cycle DX geothermal heat pump system design, a DX geothermal cooling mode only system design, and a DX geothermal heating mode only system design, which utilize the sub-surface geology with a grouted well as a heat sink in the cooling/refrigeration mode, and as a heat source in the heating mode; with an optional air-source high level heat sink for use in the refrigeration mode; with optional multiple sub-surface larger sized vapor refrigerant lines, as well as with a super-efficient vacuum insulation design for relevant sub-surface refrigerant transport tubing, and with an optional specially designed electronic expansion valve.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes a case having an inlet and an outlet, an first heat exchanger arranged in the case, a second heat exchanger positioned below the first heat exchanger to have a region overlapped with the first heat exchanger, a guide member for blocking a space between adjacent edges of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and a water collecting member provided at the guide member for collecting condensed water from the first heat exchanger.

Abstract: A volumetric phase transfer heat dissipating system includes a base, a cap and an atomizing member. The base includes a plurality of conducting members. The cap is engaged with the base to form a chamber. The conducting members are disposed in the chamber and extended toward the cap. The cap includes an inlet connecting portion for being connected to a fluid transmission tube and includes an outlet connecting portion for being connected to a vapor transmission tube. The atomizing member is sleeved to the inlet connecting portion and disposed between the fluid transmission tube and the chamber. A working fluid in the fluid transmission tube flows into the chamber via the atomizing member and forms liquid on inner walls of the chamber and outer walls of the conducting members, and the liquid is vaporized after absorbing heat and flows out via the vapor transmission tube.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus includes a multistage compression mechanism, switching mechanisms, intercoolers, oil separators, and a control unit. The multistage compression mechanism has one high-stage-side compression mechanism and a plurality of low-stage-side compression mechanisms connected in series. The switching mechanisms are connected to blow-out pipes of the low-stage-side compression mechanisms. The switching mechanisms switch between cooling and heating operation cycles. The intercoolers cool refrigerant blown out from the low-stage-side compression mechanisms during the cooling cycle. The oil separators are disposed between the switching mechanisms and the intercoolers. The oil separators separate lubricating oil from refrigerant blown out from the low-stage-side compression mechanisms during the cooling cycle. The control unit controls the multi-stage compression mechanism and the switching mechanisms.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and apparatuses for generating ice. In one embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the formed ice having a higher albedo than it would have had if the step of lowering the temperature had been carried out on the water without first carrying out the step of introducing the material. In one embodiment, the material is selected such that an aqueous solution of the material is alkaline. In another embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the ice forming at a faster rate than the rate at which it would have formed if the material had not been introduced to the water.

Abstract: A valve case (11) includes a plurality of ports (P1, P2, P3, . . . ). A valve body (50) rotates in the valve case (11) and slide on openings of predetermined ones of the ports (P1, P2, P3, . . . ) to switch a communication state among the ports (P1, P2, P3, . . . ). A motor (31) rotates the valve body (50). A controller (500) controls a rotation speed (?) of the motor (31) in accordance with a differential pressure (?P) between internal and external pressures of the valve body (50).

Abstract: A heat exchanging system exchanging heat between refrigerant and a battery includes: a compressor circulating refrigerant; a heat exchanger exchanging heat between the refrigerant and outside air; an expansion valve decompressing the refrigerant; a heat exchanger exchanging heat between the refrigerant and air-conditioning air; a heat exchanging portion connected in parallel with the heat exchanger and exchanging heat between the refrigerant and the battery; a bypass passage providing fluid communication between a path of the refrigerant between the compressor and the heat exchanger and a path of the refrigerant between the expansion valve and the heat exchanger; an expansion valve provided in the bypass passage and decompressing the refrigerant flowing through the bypass passage; and a selector valve allowing or interrupting flow of the refrigerant via the bypass passage.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is a heat exchanger for a refrigeration cycle in which a suction pipe and a capillary tube are made of aluminum which is inexpensive, instead of the copper-made suction pipe and the copper-made capillary tube of the existing heat exchanger for the refrigeration cycle, and which is easy to apply the meandering. The capillary tube is made of aluminum alloy selected from JIS 3000 series alloy and the suction pipe is made of aluminum selected from JIS 1000 series aluminum, and the outer surface of the capillary tube and the outer surface of the suction pipe are melted and bonded together, or particularly, are melted and bonded together by fiber laser beam radiation. The heat exchanger is equipped in a refrigerator.

Abstract: A falling film evaporator for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an evaporator housing and a plurality of evaporator tubes located in the evaporator housing and arranged into one or more tube bundles. A volume of thermal energy transfer medium is flowed through the plurality of evaporator tubes. One or more support sheets located along a length of the plurality of evaporator tubes to position and support the plurality of evaporator tubes in the housing, the one or more support sheets including one or more vapor flow passages to allow flow of vapor refrigerant along a length of the evaporator.

Abstract: At least part of a fluid is compressed in a compressor driven by an electric motor. The compressor has variable inlet guide vanes of which an angle can be adjusted. The electric motor is powered using a power supply network, and a signal representative of a condition of the power supply network is monitored. From the signal, it is automatically determined whether additional load shedding is needed, by comparing the signal to a predetermined criterion. The variable inlet guide vanes angle is automatically adjusted when the criterion is satisfied and additional load shedding is needed. This automatically reduces the loading of the compressor. The compressor and the method of operating it may be employed as part of a system for producing a liquefied hydrocarbon stream and/or in the course of producing a liquefied hydrocarbon stream, in which case the compressor can be a refrigerant compressor and the fluid a refrigerant fluid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of making a mineral melt by burning combustible material in the presence of inorganic particulate material and thereby forming a melt, comprising injecting fuel, particulate mineral material and combustion gas into a circulating combustion chamber (1) through an inlet conduit (4) and combusting the fuel in the circulating combustion chamber (1) thereby melting the mineral material to form a mineral melt and generating exhaust gases; separating the exhaust gases from the mineral melt, collecting the mineral melt (9) and passing the exhaust gases upwards through an exhaust pipe (10) to a conduit (11) of a heat exchange system; and supplying particulate mineral material and a first portion of waste mineral wool into the conduit (11) and pre-heating the supplied material in the heat exchange system, and supplying a second portion of waste mineral wool with a water content between 5 and 25% by weight directly to the inlet conduit (4).

Abstract: Provided are a manufacturing method for a glass molded body and a manufacturing apparatus for a glass molded body, which employs the manufacturing method. The manufacturing method includes the steps of: heating molds each containing a glass material; press-molding the glass material; and cooling the press-molded glass material. The heating step includes: heating the molds with heating members arranged on both sides of a conveying direction of a support for conveying the molds in one direction; and conveying the two molds through rotation of the support or the like so as to reverse, at least once, an arrangement order of the two molds, which are arranged on a supporting surface of the support conveying the molds between the heating members, with respect to the conveying direction of the support.

Abstract: To provide a tin oxide refractory which prevents volatilization of SnO2 in a high temperature zone from an early stage and which also has high erosion resistance to glass. A tin oxide refractory comprising SnO2, SiO2 and ZrO2 as essential components, wherein the total content of SnO2, SiO2 and ZrO2 in the tin oxide refractory is at least 70 mass %, and, based on the total content of SnO2, SiO2 and ZrO2, the content of SnO2 is from 32 to 98 mol %, the content of SiO2 is from 1 to 35 mol % and the content of ZrO2 is from 1 to 35 mol %.

Abstract: A sock having a low pressure area made of a first knit density and at least one high pressure area made of a variable knit density portion. The variable knit density has portions that are made of a second knit density greater than the first knit density. The at least one variable knit density portion is arranged transverse to an orientation of major strain. A sock may also have hydrophobic fibers located substantially across a surface of the sock adapted to be adjacent to skin when worn and hydrophilic fibers located substantially across the hydrophobic fibers and extending therefrom to form loop structures adapted for wicking moisture away from the hydrophobic fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a warp knitted contexture including a base structure and pile loops anchored in the base structure for rattle free attachment of wiring harnesses or for attachment of replaceable grinding discs at grinding machines. It is an object of the invention to provide a new warp knitted contexture for both applications recited supra and other applications, wherein the warp knitted contexture can be produced in a more economical manner and has constant quality or a constant surface. The object is achieved in that a plurality of independently standing pile loops is arranged at the base structure through unilaterally tied drop stitch, wherein a height of the pile loops is greater than a distance between stitch wales and the pile loops are only arranged on the technically left side of the product.

Abstract: A washing machine of the present invention comprises: a casing; a tub disposed inside the casing, for accommodating water; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, for accommodating laundry therein; a gasket interposed between the casing and the tub, for preventing the water inside the tub from leaking between the tub and the casing; a gasket nozzle provided at the gasket, for circulating the water and spraying into the drum; a spiral nozzle provided at the gasket, for converting the water into a spiral flow and spraying into the drum; and a turbo wash button for setting or canceling a turbo wash for spraying water through the gasket nozzle when the drum is rotated or for spraying water through the spiral nozzle when the drum is rotated.

Abstract: The body of the motor (2), which is outside of the tub (2.2) has coils (1.1) used as a fixed stator of an electric motor (2). The drum (2.1) which rotates inside the tub (2.2) has natural permanent magnetic bars (2.1.1) used as a rotor (2.1) of a direct as current electric motor. In this way, there is no need to use additional electric motor and connection parts for working of washing machine.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of home appliances and refers to a delivery valve stem (1) more specifically intended to be used in laundry machines provided with a reservoir (5) for bulk material storage and delivery, wherein said valve flow delivery is not aligned with its displacement axis, since it comprises a predominantly radial sealing system that contributes to clean surfaces in contact with fluid, thereby promoting reduction in the production of residues from washing products, which may be detached and reach the fabrics stored inside the equipment, damaging them and/or causing several inconveniences.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance having a pump, such as a drain pump, with an automatic shutoff, and a method for controlling the shut off of the pump.