Abstract: Disclosed is a lamp with a laminar heat sink assembly. The lamp includes a plurality of thermally conducting plates, each thermally conducting plate comprising a bonding portion and a heat-dissipating structure, the bonding portions of the plurality of thermally conducting plates fixed together to form a laminar block. The lamp includes a light source thermally connected to the laminar block.

Abstract: The invention has a lamp arrangement (800), a casing (801) of the lamp arrangement, a cooling arrangement (814) and a light source unit (809). The light source unit has an elongated piece (811), to the side of which a light source (805) is attached, and a rear reflector (804). The elongated piece has a cooling channel (808), which extends through the light source unit. The light source unit has a reflective surface (806), which is arranged to reflect light in the direction of illumination, and additionally, the reflective surface is open in the direction of the rear reflector. Thus, light leaving from the light source in the direction of the rear reflector can be reflected by the rear reflector. Between the casing (807) of the light source unit and the casing of the lamp arrangement is a second cooling channel (802), which is in connection with the cooling arrangement.

Abstract: Quickly USB Charging ports for lighted cosmetic mirror related device has mirror, or reflective surface, or magnify kits has USB charging-ports which meet 2007 released specification has minimum 1.0 Amp to 5 Amp at DC 5 Volt range for charging capacity to quickly charge DC current into energy-storage unit or assembly inside the other electric or digital product(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply AC current to other electric or digital devices including smart phone, computer, communication, consumer electric products, people cosmetic kits or tools or equipment. The USB-unit(s) or USB-Module(s) or Outlet-unit(s) fit within or install on anywhere of the device's housing including anywhere of the base, housing, walls. The said USB charger only has charging function no any data transmit and only have one input power source not more than one and charging capacity minimum 1.0 Amp to 5.

Abstract: An adhesive cover for an electronic device includes an adhesive sheet, a transparent outside cover sheet and an illuminator. The adhesive sheet is for mounting on a cover or casing of the electronic device. The illuminator illuminates a media sheet located between the adhesive sheet and the transparent outside cover sheet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.

Abstract: An arrangement and a method in a soda recovery boiler. The soda recovery boiler comprises a second pass which is provided with at least one superheater and a second pass ash hopper, a front and/or rear wall of the ash hopper being connected to steam circulation of the soda recovery boiler.

Abstract: The present invention intends to suppress energy consumption despite making it possible to generate superheated steam in a short period of time. Specifically, the present invention includes: a steam generating part that generates steam; a superheated steam generating part that generates superheated steam; and an on/off valve that switches the supply of the steam to the superheated steam generating part or the stop of the supply, wherein the on/off valve switches the supply of the steam or the stop of the supply, and thereby switching is performed between a waiting state that is a state where the steam generating part generates the steam and a state where the supply of the steam is stopped, and a supply state where the steam is supplied to the superheated steam generating part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas combustor which includes a gas container having a discharging nozzle, a fuel gas controlling device, and a piston disposed between the gas container and the fuel gas controlling device and capable of being reciprocally moved; through the pressure applied by a second spring provided in the fuel gas controlling device to the piston being greater than the pressure of a first spring and the fuel gas in the discharging nozzle and the pressure applied by the second spring to the piston being smaller than the pressure for vaporizing fuel in a vaporization chamber, the piston is enabled to be reciprocally and axially moved for opening or closing the discharging nozzle, thus the liquid gas can be effectively and fully vaporized and the combustion efficiency can be greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A method for disposing of solid refinery waste is disclosed. The method includes removing solid waste constituents from inside a refinery tank using excavating machinery, delumping the solid waste constituents, and conveying the delumped solid waste constituents into a mobile tank. The method further includes transporting the delumped solid waste constituents in the mobile tank to a burning facility, adding at least one diluent, mixing, and pumping from the mobile tank a flowable mixture of refinery waste and the at least one diluent at the burning facility.

Abstract: The present techniques provide systems and methods for recovering energy from flare gases in chemical plants and refineries. The systems use an engine to burn a portion of gas diverted from the flare system. The engine may be a reciprocating engine, or a burner in a boiler system, among others. The power generated by burning the flare gas is then used to power an energy recovery device. The energy recovery device may be an electrical generator, a compressor, or a steam boiler, among others.

Abstract: A process is provided for analyzing and visualizing conditions of a combustion process in an enclosure, and includes steps of providing continuously updated images of the enclosure for visualization of the enclosure to a user, using a viewing device having a display representing a virtual window of the enclosure; detecting a viewing angle and a viewing position of the user relative to the enclosure; illustrating an interior prospect of the enclosure relative to the viewing angle and position of the user based on the images of the enclosure; and adjusting, in realtime, the illustration of the interior prospect of the enclosure as at least one of the viewing angle and position of the user is changed for reflecting a changed view of the user.

Abstract: A toxic gas expelling assembly for detecting and eliminating a toxic gas from a structure includes a furnace structured to provide heated air in the structure. A ventilator is provided. The ventilator is structured to selectively ventilate air in the structure. A housing is positioned within the structure. A processor is coupled to the housing. The processor is electrically coupled to the furnace and the ventilator. The processor is in communication with emergency services. A sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor. The sensor may detect a level of toxic gas in the structure. The processor disables the furnace and actuates the ventilator if the sensor detects a trigger amount of the toxic gas in the structure. The processor contacts the emergency services when the sensor detects the trigger amount of toxic gas. The ventilator urges the toxic gas and ambient air outwardly of the structure.

Abstract: A combustor comprises an annular combustor chamber formed between the inner and outer liners, the annular combustor chamber having a central axis. Fuel nozzles are in fluid communication with the annular combustor chamber to inject fuel in the annular combustor chamber. The fuel nozzles are oriented to inject fuel in a fuel flow direction having an axial component relative to the central axis of the annular combustor chamber. Nozzle air inlets are in fluid communication with the annular combustor chamber to inject nozzle air generally radially in the annular combustor chamber. A plurality of dilution air holes are defined through the inner and outer liner downstream of the nozzle air inlets, the dilution holes configured for high pressure air to be injected from an exterior of the liners through the dilution air holes generally radially into the combustor chamber, a central axis of the dilution air holes having a tangential component relative to the central axis of the annular combustor chamber.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a body defining an axial direction and a radial direction, an air passageway defined axially in the body, and a fuel passageway defined axially in the body radially outwardly from the air passageway. The fuel passageway has an outer wall including an exit lip at a downstream portion of the outer wall. The exit lip has a surface treatment including a swirl-inducing relief. A gas turbine engine and a method of inducing swirl in at least one of pressurised fuel and air exiting a fuel nozzle of a gas turbine engine are also presented.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a body defining an axial direction and a radial direction, an air passageway defined axially in the body, and a fuel passageway defined axially in the body radially outwardly from the air passageway. The fuel passageway has an outer wall including an exit lip at a downstream portion of the outer wall. The lip generally increases in diameter as it extends downstream.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a body defining an axial direction and a radial direction, an air passageway defined axially in the body, and a fuel passageway defined axially in the body radially outwardly from the air passageway. The air passageway has a swirl-inducing relief defined at an exit lip of an outer wall of the air passageway. A gas turbine engine and a method of inducing swirl in an air passageway of a fuel nozzle of a gas turbine engine are also presented.

Abstract: A combustion chamber including a first fuel injector and a second fuel injector, the first and second fuel injectors being arranged to inject fuel into a mainstream flow of air with the second fuel injector arranged downstream of the first fuel injector. A method of mixing fuel and air in a combustion chamber, including injecting fuel into a mainstream flow of air with a first fuel injector; injecting fuel into the mainstream flow of air with a second fuel injector, which is arranged downstream of the first fuel injector; injecting fuel into the mainstream flow with the first fuel injector such that the resulting mixture between the first and second fuel injectors has an equivalence ratio less than the lean flame stability limit; and injecting fuel into the mainstream flow with the second fuel injector such that a combustion zone is provided downstream of the second fuel injector.

Abstract: An outdoor wood-burning boiler is provided that includes a wood-burning enclosure, a wood support structure, and an air supply system configured for supplying air to wood that is supported by the wood support structure. The air supply system includes conduits for carrying a flow of air. At least one conduit can extend through a sidewall of the enclosure such that an end of the conduit is located outside of the enclosure. The end can include a re-closable closure. The re-closable closure can be configured to be opened from outside of the enclosure and provide access to the interior of the conduit so the conduit can be cleaned. The end and the re-closable closure can instead be located inside the enclosure and accessible through an access panel. An air supply conduit system is also provided that can be installed after-market or as original equipment.

Abstract: A cooking appliance is provided. The cooking appliance may include a cabinet that forms an outer appearance, at least one cooking device provided in the cabinet to cook items using a gas flame, a panel formed with at least one through-hole, a gas valve provided behind the panel and including a valve shaft that penetrates the at least one through-hole and extends in a forward direction from the panel, a knob provided in front of the panel to be connected with the valve shaft to cause rotation and forward-backward movement of the valve shaft through a user's manipulation, and a bearing secured between the knob and the panel to support a circumference of the valve shaft in order to prevent restriction of movement of the knob and the valve shaft.

Abstract: An oven appliance is provided with features for locking out a cooking chamber to boost the preheat performance of and thereby decrease the time required to preheat another cooking chamber of the oven appliance. A method for operating an oven appliance also is provided. The method includes features for locking out a cooking chamber to boost the preheat performance of and thereby decrease the time required to preheat another cooking chamber of the oven appliance.

Abstract: An oven range appliance is provided with features for locking out one or more cooktop elements of the oven range to boost preheat performance and thereby decrease the time required to preheat the cooking chamber of the oven range. A method for operating an oven range appliance also is provided. The method includes features for locking out one or more cooktop elements of the oven range to boost preheat performance and thereby decrease the time required to preheat the cooking chamber of the oven range.

Abstract: A collecting hood for capturing exhaust air above cooking areas, production devices and the like is provided. The collecting hood includes a vapor chamber, an extraction chamber and an air supply chamber. The vapor chamber is downwardly open and tapers upward. The extraction chamber is separated from the vapor chamber by a filter or a separator. The filter or separator forms an inclined boundary of the upwardly tapering vapor chamber. The air supply chamber tapers downward and merges at its bottom end into a curved deflection region which opens out into a discharge opening which is arranged at a bottom end of the vapor chamber. Supply air, which is blown into the air supply chamber, emerges from the discharge opening horizontally or upwardly at an angle in the direction of the filter or separator. A negative pressure chamber is arranged between the vapor chamber and the air supply chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed are a remote control and management device for a heating system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote control and management device for a heating system using direct communication of a room controller (R/C), in which a smart phone application (APP) suffering from an authentication procedure by an integrated management server and a wireless (WIFI)/wired (LAN) module are equipped, and a remote control and management method for a heating system using the same.

Abstract: Water heater appliances and methods for operating water heater appliances are provided. A water heater appliance includes a tank defining an interior volume, and a sealed system for heating water within the interior volume. The sealed system includes a compressor operable to compress refrigerant, a first condenser downstream of and in fluid communication with the compressor, and a second condenser downstream of and in fluid communication with the compressor. The first and second condensers are each operable to heat water within the interior volume using energy from the refrigerant. The sealed system additionally includes a valve in fluid communication with the first and second condensers and configured to vary a ratio of refrigerant flow through the first and second condensers.

Abstract: A high elongated portable air-conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator located inside a housing. The air conditioner also includes a cool air inlet and outlet and a warm air inlet and outlet. The air-conditioner has an axial evaporator fan and a radial condenser fan and the housing of the air-conditioner has an elongated shape where the end sections of the elongated air conditioner housing forms a top section and a bottom section, respectively. Other features of a portable air-conditioner are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat exchange system of the invention includes at least multiple grids, a blower including an external rotor motor and a wind blade, an inner side wall, a shock absorbing pad, a compressor, and a box having multiple exhaust inlets. The exhaust inlets are disposed on the side of the box. The grids are disposed at an exhaust outlet of the box. The blower is disposed in the box and below the grid. The compressor is disposed on a bottom surface in the box. The blower is an external rotor axial fan, and the wind blade is disposed outside a rotor of the external rotor motor. The shock absorbing pad is disposed between the grids and the external rotor motor.

Abstract: A cover for residential outdoor utility boxes provides unfettered access, ventilation, and improved aesthetics. The cover provides a cloth material and includes (1) a semi-rigid rectangular top that corresponds to the top portion of the outdoor utility box, (2) at least one side attached to the top at a rigid seam to form a rectangular opening, (3) an adjoining strip descending from the top, and having length less than the side, which is attached along both edges of the strip, (4) a fastener opening formed between non-adjoining edges of the side beyond the length of the adjoining strip, and (5) a fastener affixed to each non-adjoining edge of the side for securing the cover in place, whereby the fastener opening and the adjoining strip combine to enlarge a portion of the rectangular opening for extending the cover over and removing the cover from the outdoor utility box.

Abstract: The piping stick can define a sealable volume including a plurality of piping sections and a plurality of control sections. The non-connected end of the piping sections of the piping stick can be capped. The piping stick can be assembled by assembling the plurality of control sections and the plurality of piping sections, pressurizing the piping stick at a first time and determining the integrity of the piping stick by evaluating the pressure in the piping stick at a second time.

Abstract: A cooler assembly for urging cooled air onto a user includes a housing to contain food items and ice to cool the food items. The housing is structured to have a plurality of air jets in fluid communication with an interior of the housing. A fan is coupled to the housing. The fan urges air inwardly into the interior of the housing such that the ice cools the air. The fan urges the cooled air outwardly through the air jets so the assembly urges the cooled air onto a user.

Abstract: A cooling system for a nuclear plant main Control Room Habitability System that employs a vortex tube interposed between a compressed air supply and the control room. The relatively cold air output from the vortex tube is fed into the control room or the electrical equipment room while the relatively hot air exiting the vortex tube is exhausted to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A whole building ventilation system mixing box that mixes exterior air with air from within the building, having one or more exterior air inputs, on or more interior air inputs with one or more mixed air outputs that re-circulates the mixed air to a whole building HVAC system having one or more ventilation fans. The whole building ventilation system mixing box being open to circulation and mixes the return air from the interior air input with the exterior air whether or not the exhaust fan is on so as to equalize pressure between the interior and exterior of the building.

Abstract: A smartphone-operated wireless HVAC airflow anemometer device and system includes an anemometer device having an impeller assembly, an inductor and a controller. A magnet within the impeller assembly generates an oscillating current in the inductor which is proportional to the rotational rate of the impeller. A controller captures and transmits this information wirelessly to an airflow balancing application located on a smartphone device that includes a plurality of algorithms for calculating airflow information. An environmental sensor unit, and an electronic compass are also located within the wireless anemometer device.

Abstract: A smartphone-operated HVAC airflow anemometer device and system includes an anemometer device having an impeller and a photo interrupter circuit. The circuit generates an output signal that is proportional to the rotation speed of the impeller, and transmits the same via a headphone jack to a smartphone device running an airflow balancing application. The airflow balancing application receives airflow data from the anemometer and provides power to the same. The application can apply one or more algorithms to the received airflow data to generate airflow information which can be stored or transmitted by the smartphone device.

Abstract: A method for managing an air conditioner is provided. The method includes determining a power consumption pattern of the air conditioner while controlling the air conditioner, based on at least one power consumption factor, calculating a threshold value of power consumption according to an operating time of the air conditioner based on distribution information of the determined power consumption pattern, determining whether a current power consumption is within a threshold value range of the calculated threshold value of power consumption, and generating and transmitting a signal to a manager server if the current power consumption is not within the threshold value range.

Abstract: Thermostatic HVAC and other energy management controls that are connected to a computer network. For instance, remotely managed load switches incorporating thermostatic controllers inform an energy management system, to provide enhanced efficiency, and to verify demand response with plug-in air conditioners and heaters. At least one load control device at a first location comprises a temperature sensor and a microprocessor. The load control device is configured to connect or disconnect electrical power to the an attached air conditioner or heater, and the microprocessor is configured to communicate over a network. In addition, the load control device is physically separate from an air conditioner or heater but located inside the space conditioned by the air conditioner or heater.

Abstract: A method for controlling air volume including: 1) inputting a target air volume into the microprocessor control unit of the motor controller; 2) starting a motor by the motor controller under a torque to enable the motor to work in a steady state; 3) recording the rotational speed in the steady state, and establishing a functional relation formula Q=F (T, n, V) to calculate an air volume in the steady state; 4) comparing the target air volume with the calculated air volume; 5) re-recording a steady rotational speed after the motor falls on a new steady state under an increased or reduced torque, and recalculating the air volume in the new steady state; and 6) repeating steps 4) and 5) to adjust the torque until the calculated air volume is equal or equivalent to the target air volume.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with residential, commercial and industrial HVACR air duct systems and equipment, providing a means to quickly, easily and accurately measure and/or test air properties within functioning HVACR systems without having to drill a hole into the duct or equipment wall(s) each time the unit is serviced. The apparatus generally includes a mounting flange for attachment to an air duct or other equipment of an HVACR system and an access port including an opening for insertion of a probe therethrough for taking measurements; a cap is also typically included for sealing the access port during periods of non-use. The opening of the access port is centered and placed over a small hole created by a service technician in the wall of the air duct.

Abstract: A vent for a building has a cover attached to a base. The base has an aperture permitting gas to pass. A moisture directing means on an underside of the cover directs moisture move under the influence of gravity to fall outside of the aperture. The cover may include a slanted side wall portion, with the aperture positioned with its center displaced from the center of the cover toward the slanted side. The base may include a pair of moisture deflecting features along at least a portion of one of the nonslope sides to prevent moisture flowing along the base from within an area on the base covered by the cover to outside of the covered area at the nonslope sides. The base may also include a water deflecting ridge on its underside positioned between a downslope edge and the aperture to deflect water away.

Abstract: Mobile water heating systems for producing hot water are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mobile water heating system includes a water heater having an oval-cylindrical shape. The water heater includes a shell, a lid and a water reservoir having a screen. A first heating coil and a second heating coil can extend between the screen and a first cone and a second cone, respectively. A first burner and a second burner can be configured to mix and combust fuel and air and direct the resulting flames through the heating coils. Pall rings can at least partially fill an interior volume of the water heater and the combustion of the fuel and air can heat the heating coils and the pall rings. Water can be heated by being directed through the heating coils and through a water manifold positioned to spray water on the pall rings.

Abstract: A heating unit for heating fluid is described having at least one electrical resistance heating element on an outer surface of a tube. At least one indexed groove is provided around a surface of the tube allowing for at least one retention clip to hold the electrical resistance heating element. A heating chamber is also provided to enclose a portion of the tube and to provide a flow channel therebetween. The heating chamber includes an optical sensor to detect overheating of the at least one electrical resistance heating element. Fluid is heated by flowing over the surface of the at least one electrical resistance heating element and through the tube.

Abstract: Systems, circuits, and methods for providing operating power to a gas control circuit board are disclosed. A first power source for a gas control circuit board is derived from a utility supplied AC source while a backup supply is provided based on current flowing through an anode rod associated with the water heater as defined by Faraday's Law of Electrolysis. The backup supply based on anode current flow provided operating power for the gas control circuit in case of loss of power from the utility supplied AC source.

Abstract: A concentrated solar power (CSP) system includes channels arranged to convey a flowing solids medium descending under gravity. The channels form a light-absorbing surface configured to absorb solar flux from a heliostat field. The channels may be independently supported, for example by suspension, and gaps between the channels are sized to accommodate thermal expansion. The light absorbing surface may be sloped so that the inside surfaces of the channels proximate to the light absorbing surface define downward-slanting channel floors, and the flowing solids medium flows along these floors. Baffles may be disposed inside the channels and oriented across the direction of descent of the flowing solids medium. The channels may include wedge-shaped walls forming the light-absorbing surface and defining multiple-reflection light paths for solar flux from the heliostat field incident on the light-absorbing surface.

Abstract: A solar panel installation tool, with coarse and fine position adjustment. The tool fits on a mounting rail installed on a roof, and supports the solar panel along its bottom side. A panel support bracket on the tool is adjusted to align the solar panel with the roof edge. The tool can be removed after the solar panel is bolted into place on the rack.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cooling system using deep seawater capable of reducing the cost. The cooling system using deep seawater includes an water intake pump 2 for pumping up deep seawater from the sea, a heat exchanger 3 for exchanging heat between a coolant and cold energy of the pumped-up deep seawater, a first deep seawater pipe 10 for supplying the deep seawater to the heat exchanger 3 from the water intake pump 2, and a second deep seawater pipe 11 which is in communication with the first deep seawater pipe 10 and discharges the deep seawater into the sea, wherein the first deep seawater pipe 10 and the second deep seawater pipe 11 are laid in close proximity by a predetermined distance in the ground.

Abstract: A cryogenic refrigerator includes : a axially extending cylinder; an axially reciprocating displacer provided inside the cylinder, at a gap between an inner circumferential surface of the cylinder and an outer circumferential surface of the displacer, the displacer shifting to create an expansion space between the displacer and a first axial end portion of the cylinder; a regenerator built in the displacer; and a sleeve disposed along the inner circumferential surface of the first axial end portion of the cylinder, encompassing the expansion space. A first passage for guiding the refrigerant gas from the regenerator to the gap is provided in the displacer, and a second passage for guiding the refrigerant gas from the gap to the expansion space is provided between the first axial end of the cylinder and the sleeve, and/or is provided between the outer surface and the inner surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: An air-conditioning apparatus includes: a refrigeration cycle; an injection circuit for connecting between an injection port and a branching portion arranged between an indoor expansion valve and a main circuit expansion valve; an injection circuit expansion valve arranged in the injection circuit; an internal heat exchanger for exchanging heat between refrigerant flowing between the branching portion and the main circuit expansion valve and refrigerant depressurized by the injection circuit expansion valve; and an outdoor unit control device, the outdoor unit control device being configured to control an opening degree A of the main circuit expansion valve so as to satisfy Relation A+C=B×Gr, where A represents the opening degree of the main circuit expansion valve, C represents an opening degree of the injection circuit expansion valve, B represents a coefficient, and Gr represents a refrigerant circulating amount in the refrigeration cycle.

Abstract: To obtain long-term reliability of a heat pump apparatus by using an insulating material that is less liable to be hydrolyzed even when a refrigerating machine oil having high hygroscopicity and a high water content in oil is used, an electric motor of a compressor includes: a stator fixed to a sealed container with a winding being wound around the stator through intermediation of an insulating material; and a rotator surrounded by the stator. The insulating material includes wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester (LCP) containing, as an essential component, p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHB) as a monomer and having a main chain of a molecule formed by linking p-hydroxybenzoic acid and, as another monomer, only a monomer having a benzene ring, through an ester bond. A saturated water amount of the refrigerating machine oil is 1% or less at 40 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 80%.

Abstract: A bread and pastry container is provided with a thermoelectric panel to set up convective currents which at their colder portions promote the condensation of humidity with the drier current portion then drawn through the container by the draft created around the hot side of the thermoelectric panel. A set of photovoltaic cells may be mounted on the container to provide the power for the thermoelectric panel.

Abstract: Provision of electricity to an electrical grid is controlled such that the electricity supply from the power plant is reduced to the current electric power demand by charging a thermal energy store(s). As a result, the provision of electricity by renewable energy sources to the electrical grid can be given precedence. The power plant can be connected to a heat pump and/or a refrigeration unit by the thermal energy store(s). The thermal energy store(s) can be used for district heating/cooling networks.

Abstract: A refrigerant compressor particularly a rotary screw compressor comprising a compressor housing, a compressor element which is driven by a drive and is arranged in said compressor housing, at least one bearing unit for at least one element of the drive which comprises at least one bearing housing and at least one roller bearing that is arranged in the bearing housing. Lubricant is supplied by a lubricant distribution system to the bearing housing and a lubricant dispensing unit which comprises a filter holding chamber and a filter body that is arranged in the filter holding chamber is associated with the bearing housing.