Abstract: In a lighting device, light in a first wavelength range which is output from a light emitting element passes through a first phase difference plate, and is separated into a first light flux and a second light flux by a polarization separation element. A wavelength conversion unit converts the first light flux to a third light flux. An optical element converts the second light flux into a fourth light flux. A first color combining element combines the third light flux with the fourth light flux. A first control unit changes a direction of an optical axis of the first phase difference plate according to an intensity of the third light flux and an intensity of the fourth light flux.

Abstract: Light directing film is disclosed. The light directing film includes a first structured major surface and an opposing second major surface. The first structured major surface includes a plurality of unitary discrete structures. Each unitary discrete structure includes a light directing portion that is primarily for directing light and includes a plurality of first side facets. Each first side facet makes an angle with the plane of the light directing film in a range from about 35 degrees to about 55 degrees. Each light directing portion also includes a first base that is defined by the plurality of first side facets and has a first minimum dimension. Each light directing portion also has a first maximum height. Each unitary discrete structure also includes a bonding portion that is primarily for bonding the light directing film to a surface. The bonding portion is disposed on and between the plurality of first side facets and includes a plurality of second side facets.

Abstract: A lighting device includes at least one excitation radiation source designed to emit excitation radiation; a wavelength conversion arrangement, which is arranged in such a way that excitation radiation can be radiated onto a wavelength conversion element. The wavelength conversion element is designed to convert excitation radiation into conversion light. An unavoidable non-converted part of the excitation radiation is reflected by the wavelength conversion element. The device further includes a unit for collimating the excitation radiation to form at least one collimated excitation beam; a unit for directing the at least one collimated excitation beam onto the at least one wavelength conversion element; a unit, which is arranged between collimation optical unit and converging optical unit and has at least one region for reflecting that part of the at least one excitation beam which is not converted, but rather is reflected by the at least one wavelength conversion element.

Abstract: A tileable display panel includes a screen layer, an illumination layer and a display layer. The screen layer is for displaying a unified image to a viewer. The illumination layer includes at least one light source emitting lamp light into a diffusing region of the illumination layer. The illumination layer also includes a plurality of emission apertures that are each configured to emit the lamp light from the diffusing region in a divergent projection beam. The display layer is disposed between the screen layer and the illumination layer. The display layer includes a plurality of pixelets corresponding to the plurality of emission apertures. The pixelets in the plurality of pixelets are positioned to be illuminated by the divergent projection beams from the corresponding emission apertures.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.

Abstract: A lamp including: a casing, a light source, a radiator, a front cover, and a convex lens. The front cover includes: a rotary ring, a movable ring, and a stop ring. An annular groove is disposed outside of the rotary ring. A limiting structure extends inside the annular groove and limits the rotary ring to rotate relative to the casing. The stop ring is fixed inside the rotary ring and the stop ring and the rotary ring combine to form female threads. The movable ring is disposed inside the rotary ring and convex points of the movable ring match with the female threads. Guide columns are disposed on an end part of the movable ring close to the radiator. The guide columns match with guide holes of the radiator and are adapted to axially pass through the guide holes. The convex lens is fixed on the movable ring.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a heat conductive housing, a light source module and a light-pervious cover. The interior of the heat conductive housing is provided with a heat conductive partition plate capable of dividing the interior of the heat conductive housing thereby forming an accommodation space having a cavity at one end of the heat conductive housing. The light source module is disposed in the accommodation space and includes a circuit board and at least one LED disposed on the circuit board. The light-pervious cover is formed with a sleeve opening, and the periphery of the sleeve opening is protrudingly formed with an annular wall, the outer edge of the annular wall is mated and engaged with the inner edge of the cavity, thereby enabling the circuit board to be pressed by the annular wall so as to be tightly fastened on the heat conductive partition plate.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an illumination unit for medical use and an illumination device for medical use, wherein the illumination unit includes a light source and a first reflecting structure, the light source has a connecting structure, and the light source is detachably installed on the first reflecting structure by means of the connecting structure. The illumination unit for medical use and the illumination device for medical use according to various embodiments provide a convenient and simple detachable installation structure between the light source and a reflecting structure, such that the installation and maintenance are simple, and the effect of adjusting the color temperature also can be achieved according to different selection of the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to lighting technology and specifically to LED lighting devices. The LED device contains walls which delimit a housing cavity of the LED device, said walls being made of electrically insulating material, and at least one of the walls being provided with a recess capable of accommodating a current source, which allows for replacing the current source without disassembling the lamp and also increases electrical safety in using the lighting device by means of excluding galvanic mains decoupling elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a combined back plate, a method for assembling the combined back plate, and a backlight module comprising the combined back plate. The combined back plate includes a frame formed by a plurality of frame strips provided with slots and a plurality of plugboards provided with bending walls that can be engaged with the slots. Through combining the bending walls and the slots, the plurality of plugboards can be mounted together so as to form the combined back plate. With the combined back plate of the present disclosure being formed by splicing a plurality of plugboards, back plates with different sizes can be manufactured in a convenient manner.

Abstract: An object retention system which aids in safely and efficiently securing ornamental objects such as lights across a structure such as a roof. The object retention system generally includes a retainer rail adapted to be secured to a structure such as a gutter or roof gable. The retainer rail includes a receiver rail having a plurality of receivers adapted to removably retain one or more retainers therein. Each of the retainers is adapted to secure an object such as a decorative light against the retainer rail. The retainer rail includes a channel for aiding in securing to a gutter and a barbed portion for aiding in securing to other structures, such as between roof shingles and flashing. A connector is provided for seamlessly interconnecting multiple retainer rails to each other across a structure.

Abstract: The light fixture includes a frame configured to define a first channel, and a substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel disposed within the frame. Power circuitry is disposed within the first channel, the power circuitry being configured to electrically couple the substantially flat LED panel to an external AC power supply. The power circuitry is sized to be positioned within the first channel and has a length and a width, the length-to-width ratio being at least 5 to 1, and optionally at least 10 to 1. The power circuitry is configured to convert an AC input into a DC output suitable for powering the substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel. The substantially flat light emitting diode (LED) panel includes an optically transmissive panel, and an array of LEDs disposed adjacent to an edge of the optically transmissive panel and disposed adjacent at least one edge of the frame.

Abstract: A lamp comprises a heat-dissipation member, a light module, and a lampshade. The heat-dissipation member includes a heat sink and two first engaging mechanisms. The heat sink has a supporting surface. The first engaging mechanisms respectively project from the supporting surface and have an L-shaped extending portion and an engaging portion. The extending portion connects to the supporting surface, and the engaging portion connects to an end of the extending portion. The engaging portion and the supporting surface have an inclined angle. The light module is disposed on the supporting surface. The lampshade has two second engaging mechanisms respectively formed on two parallel sides thereof. The second engaging mechanisms respectively have a recess for receiving the engaging portion of the first engaging mechanism, wherein the second engaging mechanism cover the engaging portion and a part of the extending portion.

Abstract: LED light sources utilized in a street lamp include a base seat, a lamp shade mounted on the base seat, and a top housing coupled with the base seat. The base seat includes a plurality of first heat dissipation columns integrated with the base seat. The lamp shade includes a plurality of the LED light sources. The top housing includes a plurality of second heat dissipation columns integrated with the top housing. The base seat, the first heat dissipation columns, the top housing, and the second heat dissipation columns are made of a polyamide resin containing a graphite powder.

Abstract: A light emitting device has a plurality of light emitting elements, a heat spreading member on which the plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, and having a bottom face, an insulating member having a recess that includes side walls and a bottom wall, a top face of the bottom wall being in contact with the bottom face of the heat spreading member, and a circuit board having a circuit that is provided on the heat spreading member and supplies power to the plurality of light emitting elements.

Abstract: Wearable headlight devices and related methods are provided and can include a luminaire that can include a housing having a luminaire vent therein for receiving cooling air and a light source contained within the housing. An air moving device can be located outside of the luminaire for facilitating cooling air intake through the luminaire vent. An exhaust tube can be connected to the luminaire and the air moving device to facilitate air flow of the cooling air between the luminaire and the air moving device.

Abstract: A lighting system for a drilling rig including a lighting frame attached to a crown of the drilling rig, wherein the lighting frame includes an adjustable frame portion attached to the crown of the drilling rig and a light bearing frame portion supported by the adjustable frame portion. Also provided is at least one light support post attached to the light bearing frame portion for holding a lighting fixture and at least one lighting fixture attached to each light support post.

Abstract: A combination LED lamp and speakerphone assembly used in a LED lamp and sound amplification system and controllable a mobile electronic device through a signal sharing device to produce sound is disclosed to include a LED lamp body holding therein a power drive module, a heat sink and a LED module mounted on the LED lamp body, and a sound amplification device electrically coupled to the power drive module. A user can operate a mobile electronic device to provide a Bluetooth signal to the signal sharing device, enabling the Bluetooth signal to be converted into multiple electrical signals and then provided to the sound amplification devices of multiple combination LED lamp and speakerphone assemblies by the signal sharing device, causing the sound amplification devices to be driven to produce sound. Thus, the invention greatly enhances the added function and effects of LED lamps, allowing the user to create a personal musical environment.

Abstract: A coconut methyl ester torch fuel is disclosed.

Abstract: A wick holder comprising a base plate having a central passage in the form of a hollow cylindrical projection. The cylindrical axis thereof projects perpendicularly from the base plate. A hollow cylindrical extension is attached to the hollow cylindrical projection such that the cylinder axes of the hollow cylindrical projection and the hollow cylindrical extension coincide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gaseous fuel (including all mixtures thereof) burner structure, characterised in that it comprises: a housing defining a distal flame outlet end and a proximal gaseous fuel and air supply end, both ends having covers; a pressurised-air inlet arranged in the housing close to the proximal end, defining an inner pressurised-air-supply chamber; a pressurised-gaseous-fuel-supply duct arranged in the centre, housed in a first mixing chamber and provided with a plurality of openings for the outflow of the gaseous fuel to said first mixing chamber, said first mixing chamber also comprising a plurality of openings for supplying pressurised air axially and radially; an igniter arranged inside said first mixing chamber for a first combustion; a second, over-mixing chamber arranged colinearly with said first chamber, the end of the fuel duct comprising a cover provided with openings via which gaseous fuel is axially supplied to said second, over-mixing chamber, and the wall of said second chamb

Abstract: A burner includes a cylindrical tube that terminates in a burner discharge end. An annular disk, affixed to the discharge end, defines a hole. An oxidizer intake delivers oxidizer into the tube. A fuel nozzle delivers fuel into the tube. A cylindrical slotted member has an interrupted outer surface and is disposed within a portion of the tube. The slotted member is affixed to the annular disk and defines an interior void that opens to the hole. The tube and the slotted member define an annular passage therebetween. Elongated slots pass through the outer surface of the slotted member, each directed along a different non-diametrical chord of the slotted member. The elongated slots direct a gaseous stream into the interior void so as to impart both an inwardly-directed radial velocity component and a tangential velocity component to the gaseous stream.

Abstract: A combustible gas burner includes gas flow conduit or a housing having an outlet and a pressure relief valve. The pressure relief valve includes a valve seat at the outlet, a valve body and a valve body rotator. The valve body is configured to engage the valve seat and move along an axis relative to the valve seat in response to a pressure at the outlet to regulate the flow of combustible gas through the outlet. The valve body rotator is configured to rotate the valve body about the axis in response to movement of the valve body along the axis relative to the valve seat.

Abstract: Oxycombustion process for producing energy wherein low ranking gaseous, liquid, solid, optionally solid melting hydrocarbon fractions are used as fuels, having a vanadium content in amounts by weight from 50 to 5,000 ppm or higher, and alkaline metals Ma in amounts from 20 to 10,000 ppm, wherein magnesium is added as oxide, or as a magnesium compound forming MgO in the combustion process, or mixtures thereof and a silico-aluminate wherein the molar ratio SiO2:Al2O3 ranges from 2:1 to 6:1; the combustor being refractored, isotherm or quasi-isotherm, flameless, working at temperatures in the range 1,250°-1,450° C. and under pressurized conditions, wherein the oxidant being used in admixture with water or steam, the ratio by moles oxidant:(water/steam) being comprised between about 1:0.

Abstract: A turbomachine combustor assembly includes a combustor body, and a combustor liner arranged within the combustor body. The combustor liner defines a combustion chamber having a head end and a discharge end. A plurality of combustor nozzles are arranged in an annular array at the head end of the combustion chamber, and a fluid delivery nozzle is arranged substantially centrally within the annular array at the head end of the combustion chamber. The fluid delivery nozzle includes a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through a wall portion. The wall portion includes at least one combustion chamber outlet. The fluid delivery nozzle is configured to deliver a non-combustible fluid into the at least one of the plurality of combustor nozzles and the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A premixer assembly for mixing air and fuel for combustion includes a plurality of tubes disposed at a head end of a combustor assembly. Also included is a tube of the plurality of tubes, the tube including an inlet end and an outlet end.

Abstract: A gas-heated cooking appliance, e.g. a gas cooktop, includes at least one gas valve, which has a connector, and a gas line, which is connected to the connector to supply the gas valve with gas. A carrier part is fastened to a housing part and fixes the gas line relative to the connector.

Abstract: A control device for gas appliances comprises: a manual-control element (22), which can be turned about a first axis (A) for setting a time interval; a circuit arrangement (25) that includes a sensor device, configured for detecting movements of the manual-control means (22); and a supporting structure (21), which can be associated in a stationary way to a gas tap (10), the supporting structure (21) being designed for being mounted within a body of a gas appliance. At least one of the manual-control element (22) and the supporting structure (21) has an axial cavity or defines at least part of a passage, where there can be received a corresponding part of the gas tap (10). A part of the sensor device is movable with respect to a second axis (B), and operatively set between the manual-control element (22) and the movable part of the sensor device is a transmission arrangement (28-30).

Abstract: A control device for gas appliances comprises: a manual-control element (12, 22); a circuit arrangement that includes control elements, electrical-interconnection elements, detection elements configured for detecting actuation of the manual-control element (12, 22) and supplying corresponding signals to the control elements; and a supporting structure that can be associated in a stationary way with respect to a gas tap (10), wherein the supporting structure includes a first part of stationary structure (21) that defines a housing for at least part of the circuit arrangement, the first part of structure being in particular designed for being housed within a body (3) of the gas appliance.

Abstract: A cooktop power control system for a cooktop that has a plurality of burners, where the cooktop power control system controls the power delivered from two or more separate active burners to separate cookware items each of which is associated with an active burner. There is a maximum limit of total power that is available for delivery from all of the burners together. There is a heating control user interface associated with each of the burners, each heating control user interface constructed and arranged to be set by a user to a particular heating control user interface setting. A desired cookware temperature is derived from the setting of each heating control user interface. The measured temperatures of the cookware items are available to the cooktop power control system.

Abstract: A method for operating a stove including providing a plurality of burners beneath a cooktop surface and a plurality of visible-light emitters mounted under the surface for separately, variably illuminating edges of the surface adjacent to each of the burners, providing a touch-and-proximity sensor for detecting objects above the surface, illuminating at least one edge of the surface in response to the sensor detecting a pot suspended above one of the burners, and intensifying the illuminating commensurate with proximity of the pot to the one burner, as further detected by the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention generally discloses desiccant dehumidifiers control systems. In particular, the present invention relates to solid desiccant dehumidifiers which use a rotor (commonly called a wheel) to dehumidify a process airstream. The invention provides a novel apparatus for control of desiccant dehumidifiers and to an improved method of control of such dehumidifiers, and also to dehumidifiers provided with such control systems.

Abstract: A humidifier obtains, based on detection values of a first and second temperature and humidity sensors, the amount of humidification, the amount of water evaporated by a humidifying material per preset time, controls the amount of water supplied by a water supply unit per the preset time to be smaller than a specific value when the amount of humidification obtained at the present time is increased compared to the amount of humidification obtained at the previous time, and controls the amount of water supplied by the water supply unit per the preset time to be equal to or greater than the specific value when the amount of humidification obtained at the present time is decreased compared to the amount of humidification obtained at the previous time or when the amount of humidification obtained at the present time is equal to the amount of humidification obtained at the previous time.

Abstract: A system for storing articles can have at least two operating modes. In the first mode, gases are evacuated from the system whereby the articles are stored at a pressure less than the pressure at the exterior of the system. In the second mode, gases are evacuated while the system is open to the admittance of gases from the exterior of the system whereby the articles are ventilated by the admitted gases. The system also can have a third operating mode wherein both the first and second modes are rendered inoperative. The storage system can function so that when the articles are stored in the first mode, gases are intermittently removed from the system whereby the pressure at which the articles are stored is maintained at less than the pressure at the exterior of the system. The storage system can be located in a refrigeration appliance such as a household refrigerator.

Abstract: A ventilation opening for an aeration system, in particular of the air admission opening type, of the type comprising a body delimiting an air conveying duct and a flap pivotally mounted on the front facade of the body between a closed position and an open position, and further comprising a system for blocking the flap in the open position and in the closed position, comprising an elastically deformable locking blade that is fastened to the flap and provided with at least two stops and a stopping device incorporated to the front facade of the body and presenting at least two bearing elements, where the locking blade cooperates with a stopping device so that the flap passes from a closed position, wherein a stop of the locking blade bears against a bearing element, to an open position, wherein another stop of the locking blade bears against another bearing element, by initially pushing the flap against the front facade and then by spacing apart the cover from the front facade, and the flap passes from the open

Abstract: An access device for installation to a condensation drainage system, such as a drain line of an HVAC unit, includes a main body with at least one connecting port for sealed, fluid receiving connection to the drainage system and an open top communicating with an interior cavity. A top cover releasably secures to the main body to completely cover the open top. An overflow safety switch is removably held in operable position within the interior cavity and below the top cover. The switch senses the level of condensate liquid accumulating with the interior cavity and sends an electronic signal to disable the condensation producing equipment if the liquid reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: A control method is for controlling a variable-speed direct gas-fired air-handling unit of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. The method includes sensing a make-up temperature of the system and comparing the sensed make-up air temperature to a make-up air temperature setpoint. If the sensed make-up air temperature is above the make-up air temperature setpoint, increasing the minimum make-up airflow. If the sensed make-up air temperature is not above the temperature setpoint, decreasing the minimum make-up airflow. If a burner gas valve outflow and burner enabling signal are accessible, there may be selective variation of the gas valve outflow, the burner status and the minimum make-up airflow.

Abstract: The current application is directed to an intelligent control system that includes intelligent thermostats and remote servers that spread call-home events over time to avoid large peak computational and communications loads on intelligent-control-system servers. The spreading of call-home vents over time is effected by use of call-home splay values pseudorandomly generated for intelligent thermostats.

Abstract: A humidifier with automatic humidification control using a humidity sensor to detect surrounding humidity and a central processing unit to control on/off of an electric fan and a nebulizer (for example, ultrasonic oscillator) of a humidification unit, enabling the electric fan and the nebulizer to automatically perform a humidification action when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor is below a predetermined low level or to stop the humidification operation when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor surpasses a predetermined high level. As the electric fan and the nebulizer do not keep working continuously, the invention can save energy consumption and reduce component wear and prolong the lifespan of the humidifier.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system includes: an air-conditioning apparatus including one or a plurality of indoor units and one or a plurality of outdoor units connected by a refrigerant pipe; and a general controller connected to the outdoor units and the indoor units via a transmission line and connecting input/output general devices related to air-conditioning. The general controller includes: setting means which performs a process for setting, for each output signal, a condition related to an input signal and a determination value defined within a predetermined range for the condition; setting storage means which stores data related to the setting of the setting means; and determination means which performs a process of performing determination as to control on the basis of the data stored in the setting storage means and the condition included in each input signal and a determination value corresponding to the condition, and sending an output signal based on the determination.

Abstract: A thermostat may include a memory and a processing system. The processing system may operate by determining a set of wake-up conditions for the processor to enter into a second operating state from a first operating state, the set of wake-up conditions including at least one threshold value associated with at least one environmental and/or time-of-day condition; causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in a memory; operating in a first mode in which the processor is in the first operating state during a time interval subsequent to causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in the memory; determining, while the processor is in the first operating state, whether at least one of the set of wake-up conditions has been met; and then operating in a second mode in which the processor is in the second operating state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling and monitoring the level of confinement of the internal environment of a room, which includes determining the confinement index I from measurements of the CO2 content during a predetermined period, and reducing the level of confinement in accordance with the CO2 content. According to the invention, periods of occupancy of the internal environment are determined by means of at least one presence sensor provided with a calibration device which enables the sensor to react to the presence of humans as from an occupancy threshold. The invention also relates to a device configured in particular to calculate the confinement index I.

Abstract: An air conditioner is provided that may include a setting unit to set a predetermined function to be embodied or displayed with lighting, a storing unit to store at least one illumination pattern information, a control unit to connect the function input by the setting unit to an illumination pattern stored in the storing unit, and a lighting unit to be lighted according to the illumination pattern information connected to the function by the control unit.

Abstract: An air conditioning indoor unit includes a casing having an air outlet, a horizontal blade, a Coanda blade and a control unit. The horizontal blade changes an up and down direction flow of outlet air blown out from the air outlet. The Coanda blade cooperates with the horizontal blade in order to utilize the Coanda effect to change the outlet air to a Coanda airflow along a predetermined surface. The control unit changes postures of the Coanda blade and the horizontal blade to predetermined postures that change some of the outlet air to the Coanda airflow and do not change a remainder of the outlet air to the Coanda airflow.

Abstract: A condensate drain pan including an inner front wall, an inner back wall and opposed inner side walls defining an inner perimeter, at least one outer front wall, an outer back wall and opposed outer side walls defining an outer perimeter. The condensate drain pan further includes at least one drain pan panel extending between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter, at least one drain opening disposed in the outer front wall, and at least one coil conduit aperture disposed in the outer front wall configured to allow at least one coil conduit to be inserted therethrough.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed toward a burner having a burner assembly and a large transparent door for viewing various components of the burner assembly and/or an integral pilot system. The burner can also include a windbox to manipulate air used by the burner assembly and/or an air manipulation device to ensure a proper air flow distribution in the burner assembly. The burner can also include a fan and a housing having holes disposed therein to permit fuel to enter various portions of the burner assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed toward a method of providing heat to a heat exchanger via a burner. The burner includes a burner assembly and a large transparent door for viewing various components of the burner assembly and/or an integral pilot system. The burner can also include a windbox to manipulate air used by the burner assembly and/or an air manipulation device to ensure a proper air flow distribution in the burner assembly. The burner can also include a fan and a housing having holes disposed therein to permit fuel to enter various portions of the burner assembly.

Abstract: A door with a gas burner on an inner surface and a system for carrying a combustible gas to the burner on the outer surface thereof. The door comprises a pair of metal sheets rigidly connected to one another at the edges thereof, each sheet having input and output openings for the gas mixture that are mutually separated in order to leave an inner space receiving a deflector plate serving as a thermal shield to be swept over on either side by the flow of the gas mixture supplying the burner. This arrangement reduces heat loss through the door; thus, keeping the outer surface cold, avoiding the risk of burns, and preheating the gas mixture. The invention can be used in heating appliances.

Abstract: A radiator and a baseplate assembly thereof are disclosed. The baseplate assembly comprises: a baseplate comprising a strip plate and wheels mounted at two ends of the strip plate in a length direction, the strip plate having a through hole; a baseplate fixing plate fixedly connected between two radiating fins on a bottom of the radiator and having a threaded hole; and a bolt passing through the through hole and being screwed in an inner thread of the threaded hole so as to fixedly connect the baseplate onto the baseplate fixing plate. The radiator and the baseplate assembly thereof have simple structures and are convenient to install and transport.

Abstract: An electrode for the ohmic heating of a particulate liquid flowing therethrough having an inlet and an outlet that are fluidly connected and are arranged in such a way that there is a change of direction of 60°-120° between the inlet and the outlet. A cell for the ohmic heating of a particulate liquid flowing therethrough may have two such electrodes and a dielectric tube that fluidly connects the two electrodes. An apparatus for the ohmic heating of a particulate liquid flowing therethrough may have six such cells that are fluidly connected in series and are electrically connected to a triphasic power supply, so that the increase of temperature of the liquid at any cell is substantially the same.