Abstract: A crane system having a gas turbine that has a manhole on the outer housing thereof, the manhole being designed to open up a maintenance access to hot gas parts of the gas turbine in the open state of the manhole, which is provided with a fastening section; the crane system further has a hoisting mechanism that includes a mating fastening section which is connected to the fastening section of the manhole in such a way that the hoisting mechanism introduces weights that same has to lift into the outer housing of the gas turbine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a climbing device for a revolving tower crane having a climbing frame movable along, the crane tower for climbing in and/or climbing down tower sections, wherein a guide is provided for the longitudinally movable support of the climbing frame with respect to the crane tower. In accordance with the invention, the guide has resiliently flexibly supported and/or resiliently flexible transverse support elements transversely to the travel direction of the climbing frame.

Abstract: An SCR-quipped rough terrain crane in which a urea water tank is laid out at the optimal position is provided. A rough terrain crane is equipped with an exhaust emission control device that is laterally adjacent to a diesel engine. The exhaust emission control device is provided with a urea water tank and is laid out in a rear portion of at a vehicle body. The urea water tank is disposed on a front side of the exhaust emission control device. The urea water tank is disposed in the vicinity of the left side of the diesel engine when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rotation control system may be provided for a material handling machine. The rotation control system may include a boom and a work tool attached to the boom. A swing motor may be capable of swinging the boom and the work tool. A work tool motor may be capable of rotating the work tool relative to the boom. An input device may generate a first signal indicative of a desired swinging of the boom and a second signal indicative of a desired rotation of the work tool. A controller may be in communication with the input device, the swing motor, and the work tool motor. The controller may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based only on the second signal during a first mode of operation and may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based on swinging of the boom during a second mode of operation.

Abstract: A winch is described comprising a guide that includes a fairlead for positioning a cable around a rotatable drum, wherein one or more bristles are positioned within an orifice in the fairlead. The bristles may have an angular orientation such that they provide active cable wiping during winding and passive cable wiping during unwinding of the cable around the drum. Active wiping may reduce the likelihood that dirt, mud, debris, and/or other materials accumulate within the winch during winding.

Abstract: A cord protector is combined with a cord to protect the cord. An outermost end head of the cord would revolve and is fixedly connected to the cord through a collar. The cord protector is assembled by a first protection seat and a second protection seat. The first protection seat and the second protection seat are made of flexible material resisting impact. Openings at the bottom of the first protection seat and the second protection seat co-clamp the cord. A top portion of the first protection seat is divided into two through grooves by a cross bar. Two side cord bodies of a revolving combination place of the cord respectively enter the two through grooves of the first protection seat and are joined by joining members. With the composition, it prevents collision between combined rigid components to protect the combined rigid components and operating users, thereby increasing use safety.

Abstract: A fairlead assembly includes a frame structure having an opening therein. A pair of rollers are disposed on opposite sides of the opening. The frame structure includes a pair of opposed curved surfaces disposed between the end portions of the pair of rollers and defining a bordering surface of the opening. The frame can be cast as a unitary structure with the pair of rollers each rotatably supported by a support pin having opposite ends received in a first set of corresponding semi-cylindrical recesses in a surface of the cast frame. A clamp structure having a second set of corresponding semi-cylindrical recesses secure the support pins to the cast frame.

Abstract: A rope hoist includes: a rope drum around which a wire rope W is wound; a support shaft and a limit switch bolt arranged to be parallel to the rope drum; limit switch mechanisms; and a rope guide mechanism moving in accordance with a winding state of the wire rope W, and making the limit switch mechanisms perform on/off operation. Each of the limit switch mechanisms includes: a limit switch metal fitting into which both of the support shaft and the limit switch bolt are inserted, in which the limit switch metal fitting is sandwiched and fixed by nuts from both sides thereof in an axial direction of the limit switch bolt.

Abstract: A system and method for raising a structure, or part thereof, the system comprising vertical jack members connected and disposed about a rail system attached about the periphery of the structure. The vertical jack members comprise an outer sleeve and a slidable inner portion that is driven vertically by a jack screw and drive block. Extensible diagonal cross-braces stabilize the jack members and structure being raised.

Abstract: An airplane jack apparatus for lifting a flat main spring landing gear includes a base that supports a hydraulic jack and an upright member, to which a lift arm is pivotably attached. The lift arm has a rotatable cross member that engages a piston that raises out of the hydraulic jack, and the lift arm has a horizontal lifting portion that engages the ground-facing end of a landing gear. The base of the airplane jack apparatus has wheels to allow the jack to move as the angle of a landing gear changes while being lifted.

Abstract: A portable and foldable lift can be attached to a surface such as a tailgate of a truck. The lift can be slid off the gate and used to lift heavy objects from the ground to the bed of the truck. The portable and foldable lift is returned in a folded position to the tailgate for easy storage. The portable and foldable lift can also be attached to a work bench, either on top or underneath, and can be folded up and stored out of the way.

Abstract: An electronic backbone architecture is configured to provide electrical power to an aerial device. The isolated electronic backbone architecture comprises: a power source for generating electrical power, a first actuator, a first electrical motor for powering the first actuator, a second actuator, a second electrical motor for powering the second actuator, and a protected electrical line. The first actuator is disposed adjacent to the first electrical motor. The second actuator is disposed adjacent to the second electrical motor. The protected electrical line is configured to carry electrical current between the power source, the first electrical motor, and the second electrical motor.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus is described for use in lifting an article. The apparatus includes a support arm, a lever arm that is movably connected to the support arm, and a headpiece supported by the lever arm that is configured and dimensioned to engage the article such that a force applied to the lever arm is transmitted to the article to thereby lift the article. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a kit is described for use in lifting an article. The kit includes a support arm, a lever arm that is movably connected to the support arm, a first headpiece supportable by the lever arm having a first configuration facilitating engagement with the article, and a second headpiece supportable by the lever arm having a second configuration facilitating engagement with the article different than the first configuration.

Abstract: Bottle caps are oriented and delivered in the proper orientation to a bottle capping machine by an apparatus having a rotating disk and radially extending tabs coupled to the disk such that the disks and radially extending tabs cooperate to carry properly oriented caps through a sort zone to an ejector. Improperly oriented caps fall from the disk without reaching the ejector.

Abstract: A machine for filling containers, comprising: a conveying device; a plurality of handling units configured to be moved by the conveying device along a path, each of the plurality of handling units having: a support device configured to receive and retain a corresponding container; and a filling device configured to feed a pourable product into the container; and at least one actuator associated with the plurality of handling units and configured to rotate each support device about a corresponding first rotation axis, the at least one actuator including a single motor and a transmission to connect the single motor with at least two support devices.

Abstract: A beverage distributor includes a reservoir having a reservoir first end and a reservoir second end. The reservoir first end and reservoir second end are open. A valve is connected to the reservoir second end. The valve throttles a flow of fluid from the reservoir. A plurality of passage tubes are connected to the valve. Each of the plurality of passage tubes has an inlet and an outlet. Each inlet of the plurality of passage tubes receives a flow of fluid from the reservoir through the valve. The plurality of passage tubes includes a first passage tube that includes a first diameter and length, a second passage tube that includes a second diameter and length, and a third passage tube that includes a third diameter and length. A base is connected to at least one of the first passage tube, the second passage tube, and the third passage tube.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing fluid including a nozzle body having a spout and fluid path through which fluid to be dispensed is flowable. The nozzle includes an actuator configured to detect when the spout is sufficiently inserted into a fluid receptacle, and a shut-off device configured to selectively terminate or prevent fluid dispensing operations through the fluid path. The nozzle further includes an interlock operatively coupling the actuator to the shut-off device. The interlock includes a slider that is operatively coupled to the actuator and a pivotable arm that is operatively coupled to the shut-off device, and the slider is slidable along the arm.

Abstract: A system for confirming that a liquid product is to be dispensed into a storage tank from a tanker compartment before dispensing the liquid product is disclosed. A wand computing device generates a liquid product identification signal that identifies the liquid product contained in the storage tank when positioned within proximity of a storage tank tag associated with the storage tank. A dispense monitoring computing device attempts to match the liquid product identified by the liquid product identification signal to the liquid products identified as contained in tanker compartments. The dispense monitoring computing device generates a signal to notify the operator that an appropriate tanker compartment contains liquid product that is the same as the liquid product contained by the storage tank and can be dispensed into the storage tank when the liquid product contained by the storage tank matches the liquid product contained by the appropriate tanker compartment.

Abstract: A refueling adapter is provided. The refueling adapter includes a nozzle section and an inlet section coupled to and positioned upstream of the nozzle section, the inlet section including a restrictor element extending across an inlet section flow passage and an anti-sealing rib coupled to an inlet section housing and axially extending along the inlet section flow passage.

Abstract: A substrate structure for a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device, a semiconductor structure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. In various embodiments, the substrate structure for the MEMS device includes a substrate, the MEMS device, and an anti-stiction layer. The MEMS device is over the substrate. The anti-stiction layer is on a surface of the MEMS device, and includes amorphous carbon, polytetrafluoroethene, hafnium oxide, tantalum oxide, zirconium oxide, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package with roughness for high quality anti-stiction is provided. A device substrate is arranged over a support device. The device substrate comprises a movable element with a lower surface that is rough and that is arranged within a cavity. A dielectric layer is arranged between the support device and the device substrate. The dielectric layer laterally encloses the cavity. An anti-stiction layer lines the lower surface of the movable element. A method for manufacturing the MEMS package is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a structure. The structure comprises a cavity enclosed by a first substrate and a second substrate opposite to the first substrate. The structure also includes a movable membrane in the cavity. Further, the structure includes a mesa in the cavity and the mesa is protruded from a surface of the first substrate. In addition, the structure includes a dielectric layer over the mesa, wherein the dielectric layer includes a first surface in contact with the mesa and a second surface opposite to the first surface is positioned toward the cavity.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves forming a method of fabricating a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) device. A plurality of openings is formed in a first side of a first substrate. A dielectric layer is formed over the first side of the substrate. A plurality of segments of the dielectric layer fills the openings. The first side of the first substrate is bonded to a second substrate that contains a cavity. The bonding is performed such that the segments of the dielectric layer are disposed over the cavity. A portion of the first substrate disposed over the cavity is transformed into a plurality of movable components of a MEMS device. The movable components are in physical contact with the dielectric the layer. Thereafter, a portion of the dielectric layer is removed without using liquid chemicals.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package having two MEMS devices with different pressures, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the (MEMS) package includes a device substrate and a cap substrate bonded together. The device substrate includes a first trench and a second trench. A first MEMS device is disposed over the first trench and a second MEMS device is disposed over the second trench. A first stopper is raised from a first trench bottom surface of the first trench but below a top surface of the device substrate and a second stopper is raised from a second trench bottom surface of the second trench but below the top surface of the device substrate. A first depth of the first trench is greater than a second depth of the second trench.

Abstract: A method is provided for protecting a MEMS unit, in particular a MEMS sensor, against infrared investigations, a surface patterning being performed for at least one first area of a surface of the MEMS unit, the first area absorbing, reflecting or diffusely scattering more than 50%, in particular more than 90% of an infrared light incident upon it.

Abstract: A micromechanical component is provided, the micromechanical component enclosing a cavity, the micromechanical component including a sensor element situated in the cavity, and the micromechanical component including a getter situated in the cavity. The micromechanical component includes a structure, situated between the sensor element and the getter, which is designed in such a way that a particle that is desorbed by the getter is sorbed onto and/or into an area of the micromechanical component that is spaced apart from the sensor element.

Abstract: A MEMS and a method of manufacturing MEMS components are provided. The method includes providing a MEMS wafer stack including a top cap wafer, a MEMS wafer and optionally a bottom cap wafer. The MEMS wafer has MEMS structures patterned therein. The MEMS wafer and the cap wafers include insulated conducting channels forming insulated conducting pathways extending within the wafer stack. The wafer stack is bonded to an integrated circuit wafer having electrical contacts on its top side, such that the insulated conducting pathways extend from the integrated circuit wafer to the outer side of the top cap wafer. Electrical contacts on the outer side of the top cap wafer are formed and are electrically connected to the respective insulated conducting channels of the top cap wafer. The MEMS wafer stack and the integrated circuit wafer are then diced into components having respective sealed chambers and MEMS structures housed therein.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The MEMS includes a semiconductive block. The semiconductive block includes a protruding structure. The protruding structure includes a bottom surface. The semiconductive block includes a sensing structure. A semiconductive substrate includes a conductive region. The conductive region includes a first surface under the sensing structure. The first surface is substantially coplanar with the bottom surface. A dielectric region includes a second surface not disposed over the first surface.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems die including a thermally conductive substrate, at least one insulator film disposed on the thermally conductive substrate, a sensor material disposed on the at least one insulator film, and a heater circumferentially disposed around the sensor material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a manufacturing method of an integrated structure of a MEMS microphone and a pressure sensor, which comprises the following steps: depositing an insulating layer, a first polycrystalline silicon layer, a sacrificial layer and a second polycrystalline silicon layer in sequence on a shared substrate; etching the second polycrystalline silicon layer to form a vibrating diaphragm and an upper electrode; eroding the sacrificial layer to form a containing cavity of a microphone and a pressure sensor, and etching the sacrificial layer between the microphone and the pressure sensor; etching the first polycrystalline silicon layer to form a back electrode of the microphone and a lower electrode of the pressure sensor; etching a position of the shared substrate below a back electrode of the microphone to form a back cavity; and etching away the region of the insulating layer below the back electrode.

Abstract: A sensing device includes a MEMS sensor and an adjustable amplifier. The MEMS sensor is configured to generate an input signal according to environmental changes. The adjustable amplifier has a first input terminal, a second input terminal, a third input terminal, a fourth input terminal and a first output terminal. The first input terminal is electrically connected to the MEMS sensor for receiving the input signal. The second input terminal is electrically connected to a first signal terminal for receiving a first common-mode signal. The third input terminal is electrically connected to the first output terminal. The fourth input terminal is electrically connected to a second signal terminal. An electric potential of a first output signal output by the first output terminal of the adjustable amplifier is related to electric potentials of the input signal, the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing MEMS structures are provided. The method includes forming a first trench and a second trench in a MEMS substrate by performing a main etching process and etching the MEMS substrate through the first trench and the second trench to form a first through hole and an extended second trench by performing a first step of an over-etching process. The method further includes etching the MEMS substrate through the extended second trench to form a second through hole by performing a second step of the over-etching process. In addition, a width of the first trench is greater than a width of the second trench, and a height of the first trench is greater than ¾ of a height of the MEMS substrate, and a height of the second trench is smaller than ? of the MEMS substrate.

Abstract: A process and a related equipment for making ammonia make-up synthesis gas are disclosed, where: a hydrocarbon feedstock is reformed obtaining a raw ammonia make-up syngas stream; said raw syngas is purified in a cryogenic purification section refrigerated by a nitrogen-rich stream produced in an air separation unit; the nitrogen-rich stream at output of said cryogenic section is further used for adjusting the hydrogen/nitrogen ratio of the purified make-up syngas; an oxygen-rich stream is also produced in said air separation unit and is fed to the reforming section.

Abstract: In some examples, a method of forming alane (AlH3), the method comprising reacting one of: 1) a MAlH4, wherein M is an alkali metal; 2) alkali-metal hydride, MH; or 3) alkali-metal with one or more aluminum halides (AlX3, where X is a halogen), via a mechanochemical process, to form the alane, wherein the reaction is substantially solvent free and carried out in an environment with a temperature between approximately 250 K and approximately 330 K.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a CNT yarn having excellent conductivity and strength, and a method for producing the same. The present invention provides a drawn yarn comprising carbon nanotubes and having a drawing rate of 10 to 50%.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a graphene composite film includes preparing a zeolite suspension containing zeolite nanocrystals with a concentration of 50-100 ppm and with a particle size of 50-80 nm. The zeolite suspension has a pH value of 11-13. A graphene oxide suspension containing graphene oxide with a concentration of 50-200 ppm is mixed with the zeolite suspension to form a composite solution. The composite solution is transferred into a 15° C. water bath when a color of the composite solution turns from brownish-yellow into deep brown. A surfactant is added into the composite solution in the 15° C. water bath. The composite solution is then sonicated for 5-30 minutes and removed out of the 15° C. water bath, with the color of the composite solution turning from deep brown into black. The composite solution is further processed to form a graphene composite film having not more than 5 layers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing a graphene from a graphite material. The method comprises the step of dispersing the graphite material in a solution, followed by shearing and exfoliating the graphite material produce a graphene-containing solution. The present method does not involve the use of chemical reagent and/or sonication treatment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a graphene oxide purification method and a graphene oxide. The purification method of graphene oxide includes the following steps: ion exchange purification: sequentially passing a graphene oxide solution through a cation exchange resin and an anion exchange resin. The cation exchange resin is a hydrogen cation exchange resin, and the anion exchange resin is a hydroxide anion exchange resin. The purification method provided by the present invention has the advantages of simple operation and high purification efficiency, and the content of each metal impurity after purification is less than 10 ppm. In addition, the used ion exchange resin can also be reused through regeneration, which is energy-saving and environment-friendly.

Abstract: A method is provided for the synthesis of MFI framework type molecular sieves using 1,6-bis(cyclopropylmethyl)-1,1,6,6-tetramethylhexane-1,6-diaminium cations as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: A method of coating a calcium carbonate film. In one aspect, the method includes preparing a calcium aqueous solution by adding a calcium-containing material to distilled water; forming a calcium carbonate film on a surface of the calcium aqueous solution by leaving the calcium aqueous solution; placing the calcium carbonate film on a substrate; and forming a calcium carbonate coating film by leaving the calcium carbonate film on the substrate.

Abstract: Nanoplatelet forms of metal hydroxide and metal oxide are provided, as well as methods for preparing same. The nanoplatelets are suitable for use as fire retardants and as agents for chemical or biological decontamination.

Abstract: A fluid-filtering apparatus includes an upper cartridge and a lower cartridge. The upper cartridge includes a permeable fluid-filtering first tube that surrounds and extends along an axis and that defines a first-tube cavity. An axially-extending permeable fluid-filtering second tube is located within the first-tube cavity and defines a second-tube cavity. The lower cartridge includes an axially-extending impermeable third tube that defines a third cavity. An axially-extending permeable fluid-filtering fourth tube, of the lower cartridge, is located within the third cavity and defines a fourth-tube cavity. The upper and lower cartridges are coupled together and contained within an impermeable casing.

Abstract: A system for providing treated water includes a water treatment unit including an inlet water quality probe, a worker bed, a probe to measure a parameter of water from the worker bed, a polisher bed connected downstream from the worker bed and having a probe to measure a parameter of water from the polisher bed, and a flow meter upstream of the worker bed or downstream of the polisher bed. A controller in communication with the flow meter and the probes is configured to receive data from same. A remote server in communication with the local water treatment unit is configured to receive data from the local water treatment unit. The controller or the server may determine a cumulative flow total, a billing cycle flow total, a current exchange flow total, a contaminant load, or a remaining capacity of the water treatment unit.

Abstract: A method for comprehensively treating low-concentration ammonia-nitrogen wastewater by completely recycling is disclosed. The low-concentration ammonia-nitrogen wastewater and carbide slag or quick lime are mixed and reacted to obtain a mixed solution containing ammonia water and ammonium chloride. The mixed solution is transferred into an ammonia-water evaporative concentration tower to separate the ammonia water and thus obtain an ammonia vapor and a calcium chloride waste solution. The ammonia vapor is transferred into an ammonia-water cooler, and the calcium chloride waste solution is introduced into an aging pool for aging, and then filtered to obtain a purified calcium chloride solution; and the purified calcium chloride solution is introduced into an MVR triple-effect evaporator for evaporation, so as to obtain distilled water and a concentrated calcium chloride solution.

Abstract: A nozzle for spraying a pressurized liquid. The nozzle is adapted for processing a pressurized liquid through an orifice of the nozzle, where the pressurized liquid forces a nozzle member away from a seat. The nozzle member is moved by the pressurized liquid against a counterforce produced by a gas pressure. Gas pressure operates against a plunger to produce a force acting on the nozzle member in opposition to the liquid pressure. A desired upstream pressure of the pressurized liquid is established when the forces across the movable nozzle member are balanced. A desired upstream pressure of the pressurized liquid can be changed by changing the pressure of the gas that forces the plunger against the movable nozzle member.

Abstract: A system for processing a fluid by generating water vapor through forced compression and rotation in a vessel includes capturing sea water for use in desalination processing in the vessel. Any fluid processed in the vessel, including sea water, can be used to create water vapor that rises to an elevation under its own power. After condensing the water vapor to liquid again, the condensed liquid falls upon a hydro-electric generator to generate electricity that is stored for later use. Brine output from the system can be recycled for re-processing through the system to increase water vapor yield. The wet brine output may also be dried to produce dried brine for subsequent processing of salt and other minerals.

Abstract: A method for pretreatment of wastewater or recreational water with substantial reduction of total suspended solids and turbidity in a very short time is provided comprising treatment with nanocomposites and a bridging agent.

Abstract: A method reuses produced water resulting from a fossil fuel extraction operation. The method includes providing the produced water as an input to an electrodialysis system. The method also includes running the electrodialysis system to produce a diluate and a concentrate. The diluate is contaminated so as to have a conductivity of no less than 0.1 Siemens/meter. The method also includes reformulating the diluate to produce fossil fuel extraction fluid. The method also includes using the produced fossil fuel extraction fluid in the fossil fuel extraction operation. An electrodialysis system includes first and second stacks. The electrodialysis system also includes first and second voltage sources, coupled to the first and second stacks, so as to apply a first voltage to the first stack lower by at least about 10% than a second voltage to the second stack.

Abstract: A water treatment device for altering the chemical and physical properties of water for use in existing plumbing and/or piping systems wherein the treatment device may be customized for intended use and for treatment of the water profile in the geographical area of installation.

Abstract: A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water.