Abstract: A wind turbine blade having a surface mounted device attached thereto via at least a first attachment part, which is connected to a part of the device. The first attachment part comprises an outer attachment part providing a first bonding connection between the device and the surface of the blade, wherein the first bonding connection is an elastic bond, and an inner attachment part providing a second bonding connection between the device and the surface of the blade, wherein the second bonding connection has a structural bond. The structural bond prevents the surface mounted device from creeping and the elastic bond region relieves stresses on the bond line, such as peel stresses, whereby the surface mounted device is less likely to be ripped off the surface of the blade due to forces affecting the device or the blade.

Abstract: The polyurethane material is prepared from a polyol, butanediol, and an isocyanate. The protective cover is adapted to be attached along at least a part of a longitudinal edge of the wind turbine blade by adhesion of an inside of the protective cover to a surface of the longitudinal edge of the wind turbine blade. The protective cover is elongated in a longitudinal direction and has an at least substantially U-formed cross-section. The protective cover includes a central cover section extending in the longitudinal direction and two peripheral cover sections extending in the longitudinal direction at either side of the central cover section, respectively. The central cover section has a minimum thickness of at least 1 millimetre, and each peripheral cover section has a thickness decreasing from a maximum thickness of at least 1 millimetre to a minimum thickness of less than 1/2 millimetre.

Abstract: A method for iteratively estimating a wind speed at a wind turbine is disclosed, said wind turbine comprising a rotor carrying a set of wind turbine blades, each wind turbine blade having a variable pitch angle. A minimum tip speed ratio, ?min, is derived, based on an obtained pitch angle, ?. The minimum tip speed ratio, ?min, defines a limit between a stable and an unstable control region. An initial tip speed ratio, ?init>?min, is selected, and an initial estimated wind speed, vinit, is derived based on the initial tip speed ratio, ?int, and an obtained rotational speed, ?, of the rotor. An estimated wind speed, vest, is iteratively derived, based on the obtained rotational speed, ?, and the obtained pitch angle, ?, and using the derived initial estimated wind speed, vinit, as a starting point. The iterative process converges fast and reliably.

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of operating a wind power plant in a weak grid environment in order to achieve desired system stability criteria and to support an electrical grid during small disturbances or faults, the wind power plant being coupled to an electrical grid, and including a power plant controller for controlling a plurality of wind turbine generators of the wind power plant, the method including: determining whether the electrical grid fulfils a weak grid criterion; setting the power plant controller to operate in a weak grid mode when the weak grid criterion is fulfilled, the weak grid mode including: reducing and providing an active power reference according to which the plurality of wind turbine generators are controlled, when a grid voltage deviates beyond a threshold voltage from a normal or recommended operating voltage range during steady state operation of a wind power plant; and generating a reduced amount of active power with each of the pl

Abstract: A nacelle for a wind turbine and a method for erecting a wind turbine are disclosed. The nacelle comprises a main unit arranged to be connected to a wind turbine tower, via a yawing arrangement, and at least one side unit mounted along a side of the main unit in such a manner that direct access is allowed between the main unit and the side unit(s), each side unit accommodating at least one wind turbine component, and at least one side unit being capable of carrying the wind turbine component(s) accommodated therein. The main unit and at least one of the side unit(s) are distributed side by side along a substantially horizontal direction which is substantially transverse to a rotational axis of a rotor of the wind turbine. A sufficient interior space of the nacelle is obtained while allowing the nacelle to be transported due to the modular construction. The weight of the wind turbine components is arranged close to the tower due to the transversal arrangement of the side unit(s) relative to the main unit.

Abstract: An anti-icing wind power blade, consisted of a wind turbine blade, wherein the wind turbine blade is provided with an anti-icing heating device, and wherein the anti-icing heating device consists of an air heating system and an electric heating system, wherein the two systems are independent from each other, without mutual interference, and heat the wind turbine blade separately or simultaneously.

Abstract: A system and method for adding oil to the gearbox of a water pump windmill includes a tubular head lift rod in the gearbox attached to a tubular tower lift rod. Pressurized oil introduced into the tower lift rod flows through an interior passageway in the tower lift rod, to an interior passageway in the head lift rod, and out an oil dispersion aperture in the head lift rod and into the gearbox. The system allows a user to add oil to a windmill gearbox located at the top of a windmill tower from ground level by propelling the oil through the tower lift rod and head lift rod. Also disclosed is an accompanying method.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter includes a laminated robotic actuator. The laminated robotic actuator includes a strain-limiting layer comprising a flexible, non-extensible material in the form of a sheet or thin film, a flexible inflatable layer in the form of a thin film or sheet in facing relationship with the strain-limiting layer, wherein the inflatable layer is selectively adhered to the strain-limiting layer, and wherein a portion of an un-adhered region between the strain-limiting layer and the inflatable layer defines a pressurizable channel, and at least one fluid inlet in fluid communication with the pressurizable channel. The first flexible non-extensible material has a stiffness that is greater than the stiffness of the second flexible elastomeric material and the flexible elastomer is non-extensible under actuation conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotation-type actuator which includes a fiber having a twisted structure, which is manufactured by rotating the fiber in the opposite directions. Here, the fiber is divided into a top portion and a bottom portion with respect to the center thereof, at least one of the top and bottom portions of the fiber is fixed, and the top and bottom portions of the fiber each independently have a coiled shape as a chiral Z-type or chiral S-type structure. The rotation-type actuator has an excellent rotation speed, and also exhibits no significant decrease in rotation speed due to excellent durability and stability even when used for a long period of time.

Abstract: A micro-hollow cathode discharge device. The device includes a first electrode layer comprising a first electrode. A hole is disposed in the first electrode layer. The device also includes a dielectric layer having a first surface that is disposed on the first electrode layer. The hole continues from the first electrode layer through the dielectric layer. The device also includes a semi-conducting layer disposed on a second surface of the dielectric layer opposite the first surface. The semi-conducting layer is a semiconductor material that spans across the hole such that the hole terminates at the semi-conducting layer. The device also includes a second electrode layer disposed on the semi-conducting layer opposite the dielectric layer.

Abstract: Systems and method of compressing and storing fluids without rotating machinery or hydrated electrochemical. The system and method makes use of shock waves, created by plasma generated by exposing the fluid to an ultrashort wavelength laser pulse from a femtosecond laser, and the fluid guided by check valves that create vortexes to resist backflow. The fluid and plasma being accumulated and recombined in a storage chamber in a compressed state.

Abstract: A linear compressor is provided. The linear compressor may include a piston having a first piston groove and a second piston groove.

Abstract: Suction muffler (1) for a hermetic refrigeration compressor (2), the suction muffler (1) comprising an inlet (3), so that refrigerant can flow into the suction muffler (1), and an outlet (4), so that refrigerant can flow out from the suction muffler (1), the suction muffler (1) further comprising two damping chambers (5, 6) for sound damping, where the two damping chambers (5, 6) each has a floor (8, 9) and where a wall element (11) is provided, in order to separate the two damping chambers (5, 6) from each other for the refrigerant in the region of their floors (8, 9).

Abstract: A tube can include a sidewall defining a lumen profile. The sidewall can include a plurality of alternating thin regions and thick regions. The lumen profile can include a plurality of alternating large radius and small radius regions. The thin regions or large radius regions can include elastic instabilities adapted to form an essentially complete closure of the lumen profile at minimal compression.

Abstract: A dual-head, pulseless peristaltic-type pump comprises a pump housing, cover, two compressible tube chambers and two sets of rotatable occluding members. An off-center drive axis driven by motor or other rotational mechanism rotate inner large diameter disk. Balls or rollers between inner disk rotate in one direction from center drive axis where the outer ring is stationary and occludes the tube by linear motion without friction between tube and outer ring. The linear roller occluding motion transfers liquid or slurry from inlet to outlet of tube. In one embodiment, two separate sets of occluding members are installed 180 degree opposite to each other such that pulsations are compensated for and canceled out.

Abstract: A motor and pump assembly for use in a wellbore includes a downhole motor producing a rotary output, a reciprocating plunger for pumping fluid up a tubing string, and a drive linkage supported within the hollow tubular housing having a rotary input in connection with the rotary output of the motor and a reciprocating output which is arranged for longitudinal sliding movement with the reciprocating plunger and which is driven responsive to rotation of the rotary input to drive the plunger. The drive linkage includes a lead screw, a sleeve member having a closed end coupled to the plunger, and a follower supported on an inner side of the sleeve member in operative connection to the lead screw to drive longitudinal sliding movement of the sleeve member responsive to rotation of the lead screw.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to reduce the intrusion of ambient air into an open-crankcase compressor. The method employs recycle control to reduce the magnitude of vacuum inside the compressor relative to ambient air pressure, and thereby eliminate the intrusion of said ambient air into said compressor.

Abstract: A method for operating a speed-controlled fluid pump includes: providing an electrical control current for the fluid pump; providing a maximum value for the electrical control current, which maximum value corresponds to a maximum permissible pressure at an outlet side of the fluid pump; providing a threshold value for the control current, the threshold value corresponding to a further maximum permissible pressure at the outlet side of the fluid pump and is predefined in dependence upon at least one boundary condition, the threshold value being less than the maximum value for the electrical control current; and controlling the fluid pump with not more than the threshold value for the control current, if it has been determined that the at least one boundary condition holds, so as to limit the pressure at the outlet side of the fluid pump to a value provided for the at least one boundary condition.

Abstract: A depressurizing device includes a valve base, a first valve, a flexible member, and a top cover. The valve base has a pressure chamber and an outgassing chamber. Top and bottom surfaces of the pressure chamber have an opening and a first valve port respectively. The first valve is located in the pressure chamber and covers the first valve port. The flexible member is disposed on the valve base and has a depressurizing valve and a first outgassing port, the depressurizing valve covers the opening, and the first outgassing port is communicated with the outgassing chamber. A first outgassing channel is at least formed on the flexible member and communicates the pressure chamber to the outside of the valve base. The top cover is disposed on the flexible member and has a first depressurizing port and a second outgassing port.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston pump, in particular for injection systems for motorized two-wheeled vehicles and/or for motorized three-wheeled vehicles, having a compression chamber, a piston, an inlet valve, and an outlet valve. A fluid can flow into the compression chamber via the inlet valve, and the fluid can flow out of the compression chamber via the outlet valve. A region in the form of a channel, which is arranged fluidically upstream of the outlet valve, in particular directly upstream of the outlet valve, has a cross-section which is reduced compared to a compression chamber region at a distance from the outlet valve. The invention is characterized in that a piston end face facing the channel has a region which can be immersed into the channel.

Abstract: The present invention comprises: a stator 2 that is cylindrical and has a through hole 10, the through hole 10 in the shape of a female screw and being formed at a certain pitch in the flow direction from an inlet to an outlet; and a rotor 3 that is formed in the shape of a male screw, is inserted into the through hole 10 of the stator 2 to form a transport space 11 with the inner circumferential surface of the through hole, and rotates to move a fluid from the inlet to the outlet through the transport space 11 while being inscribed on the inner circumferential surface. The volume of the transport space 11 is reduced toward the flow direction. This prevents, reliably, the occurrence of bubbles from a fluid at a downstream-side when the fluid is transported through the transport space 11 formed between the stator 2 and the rotor 3.

Abstract: A stator assembly for a progressing cavity pump is provided. The stator assembly includes a number of stator laminates having a planar body defining a primary, inner passage and a number of outer passages, the outer passages disposed effectively adjacent the inner passage whereby the inner passage is at least partially defined by a band, wherein the band is outwardly flexible. The stator laminates are coupled to each other in a stack wherein the stator laminate body inner passages define a helical passage. The helical passage is a flexible helical passage.

Abstract: A transfer pump configured to move a hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic fluid management system of a hydraulic system of a vehicle including a transmission. In one embodiment, the transfer pump moves the fluid from a differential case to a hydraulic reservoir coupled to the transmission. The transfer pump is a positive displacement pump including an unloading device, such as a sealing plate, that is resiliently biased against the pump during a normal operation but is moved away from the pump upon the application of a pilot pressure. The result is an open chamber for the pump gears to turn without developing pressure, to thereby reduce parasitic losses.

Abstract: It is a positive displacement, non-pulsating hydraulic pump with a double action piston that is non-reciprocating and generates fixed volume with high pressure. The piston moves in one direction through the inside of a toroid chamber in which two movable walls isolate the loading and unloading cavities. When a movable wall opens to give way to the piston the other movable wall splits two cavities within this chamber. When hydraulic pressure is supplied it works as a hydraulic motor, which allows the use of high efficiency and performance of the piston in the production of electric energy. It also substantially reduces size and considerably simplifies the mounting of the piston's operating mechanism. All of this improves performance of the hydrostatic transmission.

Abstract: Variable capacity vane pump 1 supplying working fluid to power steering device of vehicle has pump housing 2 formed from bottomed cylindrical-shaped front housing 5 and rear housing 6 closing the front housing, pump element 3 accommodated in pump housing, communicating with inlet passage 23 and with outlet passage 30 and sucking and discharging working fluid, and flow amount control valve 33 controlling an amount of working fluid discharged by pump element. Pressure-sensitive valve 50, which changes a flow passage cross-sectional area of the outlet passage so that the discharge amount of the pump element is increased with increase in load pressure of power steering device, is set at some midpoint of the outlet passage and at bottom wall portion 5b of front housing. It is therefore possible to suppress increase in size of device while reducing energy loss when variable capacity vane pump is mounted in power steering device.

Abstract: A balance shaft module includes a balance shaft for receiving a driving force from a crankshaft of an engine by a driving gear and rotating inside a balance shaft housing, an oil pump gear being geared with the driving gear to rotate along with the driving gear, an oil pump shaft having the oil pump gear press-fitted therein and rotating as the oil pump gear rotates, and an oil pump assembly mounted in the oil pump shaft and pumping oil as the oil pump shaft rotates, wherein a pair of support rings is provided at both side surfaces of the oil pump gear to support both side portions of the oil pump gear in the oil pump shaft.

Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a compressing mechanism unit including a fixed scroll that is fixedly provided in a shell and an orbiting scroll that moves around the fixed scroll, the compressing mechanism unit compressing fluid; a main shaft including an eccentric shaft portion at one end thereof that transmits a rotational driving force to the orbiting scroll; a slider having a slide groove in which the eccentric shaft portion is slidably fitted; and an orbital bearing provided to the orbiting scroll that rotatably supports the slider. The slider is provided on the inner peripheral side of the orbital bearing when seen in a direction of a center axis of the slider. The center axis of the slider is eccentric in one direction from an axis of rotation of the main shaft and a center of gravity of the slider is eccentric in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A compressor may include first and second scrolls, a seal assembly and a valve ring. The first scroll may include a first end plate having a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation port may be in communication with a first pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The biasing passage may be in communication with a second pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The modulation valve ring is axially displaceable relative to the seal assembly and the first scroll between first and second positions. The valve ring may abut an end plate of the first scroll and close the modulation port when in the first position. The valve ring may abut an axially-facing surface of the seal assembly and is spaced apart from the end plate to open the modulation port when in the second position.

Abstract: A positive displacement device includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder disposed within the first cylinder, and a third cylinder disposed around the first cylinder. An interior surface of the first cylinder and an exterior surface of the second cylinder define an inner cavity. An exterior surface of the first cylinder and an interior surface of the third cylinder define an outer cavity. A partition between the interior surface of the first cylinder and the exterior surface of the second cylinder divides the inner cavity into inner regions, and another partition between the exterior surface of the first cylinder and the interior surface of the third cylinder divides the outer cavity into outer regions. The second cylinder and the third cylinder orbit with respect to the first cylinder to create alternating regions of high pressure and low pressure in the inner regions and the outer regions.

Abstract: A compressor includes two parallel arranged primary cylinders and a secondary cylinder arranged in the downstream of the two primary cylinders. The secondary cylinder includes a cylinder body and a sliding vane. The sliding vane is arranged inside the cylinder body. A locking part is used for locking and unlocking the sliding vane. The locking part is clamped with and separated from the sliding vane. When the sliding vane is in the locking position, the sliding vane is locked in a seal cavity inside the secondary cylinder, and the locking end of the locking part extends to the side at which the secondary cylinder is located. The compressor can be switched between a single-stage mode and a double-stage mode. In the condition of light load, energy efficiency can be improved and the waste of energy sources is avoided. An air conditioning system and compressor control method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems are disclosed for power systems and enclosures having an improved compressor drive. In examples, a power system includes a generator to be driven by an engine. The generator is coupled to the engine on a first side of the generator and has a clutch extending from a second side of the generator opposite the engine. The clutch is coupled to the engine. A compressor is positioned at the second side of the generator opposite from the engine. The compressor comprising a shaft extending toward the generator and configured to be driven by the clutch.

Abstract: A propulsor for a gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a case including a duct disposed along an axis to define a flow path. A rotor includes a row of propulsor blades extending in a generally radial direction outwardly from a hub, the hub rotatable about the axis such that the propulsor blades deliver airflow into the flow path. A row of guide vanes are situated in the flow path. At least two of the guide vanes extend in the generally radial direction between inner and outer surfaces of the duct, extends in a chordwise direction between a first leading edge and a first trailing edge to define a vane chord dimension (VCD) at a first span position of the corresponding guide vane, and defines a vane circumferential pitch (VCP) at the first span position of the corresponding guide vane and an adjacent one of the guide vanes. The row of guide vanes has a vane solidity (VR) defined as VCD/VCP, the vane solidity (VR) being equal to or less than 1.43.

Abstract: A ceiling fan system wherein the motor of the ceiling fan is housed between the ceiling and the roof of an enclosure within which the ceiling fan is to be used, thereby disposing the motor out of view of occupants within the enclosure where the ceiling fan is being used.

Abstract: The present invention has an object of providing a sealing structure for a casing that suppresses the deformation of a center plate of a laminated gasket on a partition wall and ensures the compression amount of a bead on the partition wall, without the center plate being thickened.

Abstract: A centrifugal turbine having a single impeller having two separate halves which face away from each other, at least one impeller half having an outlet tube which rotates with the impeller, the impeller halves held together by pins with blades floating on the pins, the blades not being connected to the impeller halves; a housing having three components, one housing component containing the two impeller halves comprising an inlet, and two outer housing components having an outlet.

Abstract: An abradable seal comprises an organic matrix composite comprising an additive and an organic component, the additive is configured to prevent adhesion of the organic component onto an abrasive blade tip.

Abstract: An abrasive tip comprises an additive, the additive is configured to prevent adhesion of an organic component from an abradable seal onto an abrasive blade tip.

Abstract: An in-refrigerator blower configured to drive cold air to refrigerator storage rooms with reduced vibration and reduced noise. The in-refrigerator blower includes a drive device, a drive device accommodation portion, and a support portion coupled to the drive device accommodation portion and configured to extend in a radial direction. A plurality of blades extend in a direction different from an extension direction of the support portion. Each of the blades has an entrance angle in the range of 39°-49°, an exit angle in the range of 29.5° to 34.5° in one example. The number of the blades is greater than seven and smaller than nine.

Abstract: Described herein is a blade unit for industrial fans, which comprises: a blade; and a tubular bar, fixed on which is said blade and which has a root portion configured for being engaged by means for connecting said bar to the rotor of a fan. The unit is characterized in that it comprises a further bar mounted within said first tubular bar so as to present a first portion axially constrained to said first bar, and a second portion that is, instead, able to slide with respect to said first bar, in a condition of sliding friction, following upon a deformation due to bending of said first bar.

Abstract: An abrasive tip comprises an additive layer having an additive; the additive is configured to prevent adhesion of an organic component from an abradable seal onto an abrasive blade tip.

Abstract: A method of applying an additive to an abrasive coated blade tip comprises applying the additive to the abrasive coated blade tip and wicking the additive into the abrasive coated blade tip, wherein the additive is configured to prevent adhesion of an organic component of an abradable seal onto the abrasive coated blade tip.

Abstract: A shroud for a compressor is provided. The shroud may include a first annular portion constructed of a first material, a second annular portion coupled to the first annular portion and constructed of a second material, and a first coating disposed on the first annular portion and constructed of a third material. At least one of the first material, the second material, and the third material may be a different material from at least one other of the first material, the second material, and the third material.

Abstract: A blower apparatus includes a motor portion having a central axis extending in a vertical direction; an impeller arranged above the motor portion, joined to a rotating portion of the motor portion, and arranged to rotate to send a gas from above radially outward; an impeller cover portion including an inner surface arranged to cover an outer circumference of the impeller and an upper side of an outer edge portion of the impeller, and further including an air inlet defined in a center thereof; a body cover portion joined to the impeller cover portion, arranged to cover an outer circumference of the motor portion, and arranged to define a tubular space between the body cover portion and a housing tubular portion defining an outer surface of the motor portion and extending in the vertical direction to assume a tubular shape; and a plurality of guide vanes arranged in a circumferential direction in the tubular space, and each of which is arranged to extend in a radial direction between an inner surface of the bod

Abstract: A diffuser of a thermal energy machine, in particular of a gas turbine, has a diffuser inlet, a diffuser outlet, and a plurality of air-guiding elements, wherein an air mass flow enters the diffuser through the diffuser inlet, and wherein the air mass flow that has entered the diffuser exits the diffuser through the diffuser outlet and flows off as a plurality of partial air mass flows by the air-guiding elements. At least two immediately adjacent air-guiding elements of the plurality of air-guiding elements are designed in such a way that the flow-off angles thereof with respect to the circumferential surface formed by the outlet opening of the diffuser outlet extending circumferentially in the circumferential direction differ from each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are a fan motor and a vacuum cleaner which include a blowing fan and a plurality of diffuser blades disposed at a radially outer side of the blowing fan and circumferentially spaced apart from each other. Outer end portions of the plurality of diffuser blades include a spoiler portion formed obliquely to an outward direction with respect to an extending direction of the diffuser blades, so that a flow separation of air flowing across an outer surface of the diffuser blade is reduced. Accordingly, the suction force of the fan motor increases.

Abstract: A method for creating an impeller and an impeller of a radial turbo fluid energy machine includes a wheel disc, cover disc, blades, and hub. The hub is mounted on a shaft which extends along an axis, the wheel disc extends substantially radially from the hub, and the cover disc is connected to the wheel disc by the blades such that flow channels separated from one another in the circumferential direction are defined by the blades. The impeller has a first flow passage in a substantially axial direction in the radial proximity of the hub, and the impeller has a second flow passage in a substantially radial direction radially farther away from the hub than the first flow path passage. The cover disc surface facing the wheel disc has a lower degree of roughness at least in some regions than the wheel disc surface facing the cover disc.

Abstract: A compensator spool of a load sensing valve device has a pressure chamber, a compensator throttle portion, a pressure introduction chamber, a pressure introduction port, a maximum load pressure introduction chamber, and a selector valve. A groove is formed around the pressure introduction port, and a groove moves relatively to a passage communicating with an actuator so as to reduce an area of an opening of the pressure introduction port when the compensator spool moves.

Abstract: A method of operating a variable displacement pump in a pressurized fluid supply system for an agricultural vehicle, including maintaining a constant displacement of the pump as rotational speed of the input drive to the pump increases to a first value of 1500 rpm and thereafter adjusting the displacement of the pump to maintain a constant output fluid flow 230 L/min or reduced flow as rotational speed of the input drive to the pump increases beyond the first value to a maximum value of 2100 rpm.

Abstract: A switching valve module which is part of a switching valve control system for use with reciprocating slat-type conveyors is disclosed herein. Disclosed herein is a switching valve module that includes an inner control valve and an outer control valve. A spool is positioned within the inner control valve and a spool positioned within the outer control valve. Movement of each the spool creates both a spool-type seal and a poppet-type seal between the spool and the respective control valve.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. An operator cavity is within the valve body, and the valve body includes a valve operator socket surface. A valve operator is slidably coupled with the valve body and in the operator cavity. The valve operator includes an operator surface configured to selectively isolate the fluid inlet from the fluid outlet, and an end surface. At least one of the valve operator socket surface or the end surface of the valve operator include a discontinuous interface. The discontinuous interface includes a recessed surface, and one or more interface breaking projections extending from the recessed surface, the one or more interface breaking projections space the recessed surface from the valve operator socket surface.