Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a conveyance device capable of accurately completing the conveyance device imagined by a customer in a relatively short time. In a method for manufacturing a conveyance device, one or a plurality of operation confirmation devices that visually confirms an operation of the conveyance device is used, the method includes exhibiting a desired operation of the conveyance device in a video by the operation confirmation device and confirming a required operation of the conveyance device in a specification confirmation step, inputting data for realizing the required operation or realizing an operation similar to the required operation to the operation confirmation device, and exhibiting the operation of the conveyance device in a video based on the data that has been input in a virtual operation confirmation step, and inputting the data to an actual individual controller of the conveyance unit in a data input step.

Abstract: A case orienting system comprising a frame having a reference datum a traverse transport pivotally coupled to the frame about a traverse pivot axis, the traverse transport including a substantially continuous movable platform configured to support and transport at least one case in a case traverse direction along a traverse axis. The substantially continuous movable platform pivots about the traverse pivot axis to orient the case traverse direction to another traverse direction and a bias support disposed adjacent to and opposing the traverse transport and being movably coupled to the frame to move relative to the frame in opposition to the traverse transport, the bias support being configured to engage and seat against a seating surface of the at least one case to support the at least one case in a first orientation relative to the reference datum.

Abstract: A device for transporting containers with a transport wheel, which includes: a central connection configured to fasten the transport wheel to a central rotational shaft, so that a rotation of the central rotational shaft about the rotational axis thereof is able to be transmitted to the transport wheel; a plurality of discs which are concentrically stacked one on top of the other relative to the rotational axis in the axial direction and which in each case have at least one recess, which jointly form a receiving region which is provided on an outer circumference of the transport wheel, wherein at least one of the discs is a fixed disc and at least one of the discs is an adjustment disc; and an adjustment mechanism which is configured to rotate the adjustment disc by an adjustment angle, whereby the size of the receiving region is adjustable.

Abstract: A position correction system includes: one or more conveyer devices; an imaging device fixed to differential installation positions of the one or more conveyer devices and configured to image the robot to generate a plurality of captured images in a state in which the conveyer device has stopped at a predetermined stop position in a predetermined range from the robot; a position calculating device configured to calculate position coordinates of an actual reference point of the robot using the generated captured image; a correction value calculating device configured to calculate a correction value based on a difference between the calculated position coordinates of the actual reference point of the robot and position coordinates of a target reference point of the robot which is determined by simulation; and a position correcting device configured to correct the position of the actual reference point of the robot based on the calculated correction value.

Abstract: A method for loading a container with packages, using a device having at least one guide. At least one hand element is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the guide, and is provided on the at least one guide. The hand element has a plurality of finger elements. The finger elements have at least two flexible flank elements extending together from one end of the finger element to the opposing end. The at least two flexible flank elements of the finger elements are flexibly connected together via a plurality of webs. The finger elements may be adjusted from at least one curved position into at least one extended position and back. The at least one hand element takes packages one after the other, and deposits the packages into the container in a stack. The hand element is displaced along the guide between the deposit of two successive packages.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet containing unit and a sheet feeding device to feed sheets in the sheet containing unit. The sheet containing unit includes a main body to hold sheets, a drawer member capable of being drawn from the main body, a restricting member movable in a direction parallel to a sheet feeding direction, a first retaining member disposed at the main body, and a second retaining member disposed at the drawer member. The drawer member holds the sheets together with the main body when drawn from the main body. The restricting member restricts an upstream end position of the contained sheets. The first retaining member retains the restricting member at a first position. The second retaining member retains the restricting member at a second position.

Abstract: A sheet detection device includes, as detection pieces, a first detection piece integrally provided on a rotary shaft and a second detection piece attached to the first detection piece via a biasing member. The second detection piece is capable of rotation in conjunction with the first detection piece under a biasing force of the biasing member. When the second detection piece is brought into contact with a ceiling at an upper part of the rotary shaft, the second detection piece stops further rotation while the first detection piece is capable of rotation together with the rotary shaft against the biasing force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing to an align module of a medium deposition device which is capable of reducing a time to align a medium and improving reliability of medium alignment and allows a structure of a device for the medium alignment to be simplified.

Abstract: In one example, a media support with a continuous belt rotatable and suction cups lengthwise along the belt and in lines laterally across the belt to hold down a sheet of print media as the sheet is moved through a hold down area, a vacuum pump to supply vacuum to the suction cups. The vacuum control system is configured to close a supply of vacuum to all of the suction cups in the hold down area and then open the supply of vacuum sequentially to each of multiple lines of suction cups as each line enters the hold down area and then close the supply of vacuum sequentially to each of the multiple lines of suction cups as each line leaves the hold down area until all of the suction cups in the hold down area are closed.

Abstract: A finishing system includes a piercing unit, an image reader, and a controller. The piercing unit includes a piercing member that performs piercing processing on a sheet. The image reader reads the sheet on which the piercing processing is performed to acquire a read image. The controller determines abnormality of the piercing member based on the read image.

Abstract: A filament winding device includes a fiber bundle retainer that temporarily retains fiber bundles. The fiber bundle retainer includes: a reel member including an outer peripheral portion having pins movable in the axial direction relative to the fiber bundles supplied through fiber bundle guides and rotatable about the axis of the liner, the reel member capable of winding the fiber bundles onto the outer peripheral portion; a first cutting unit configured to cut a part of each of the fiber bundles in the circumferential direction, the part being between a part of the fiber bundle wound on the outer peripheral portion and a part of the fiber bundle wound on the liner; and a second cutting unit different from the first cutting unit and configured to cut a part of each of the fiber bundles in the axial direction, the part being wound on the outer peripheral portion.

Abstract: A hose reel includes a frame, a spool supported on the frame for rotation relative to the frame, a motor supported on the frame to provide motive power to the spool, a level wind device supported on the frame to guide a hose during winding and unwinding; the level wind device being selectively linked to the rotation of the spool and including a disengagement clutch for selectively decoupling the operation of the level wind device from the rotation of the spool. The hose reel may be selectively operated to provide a power-out assist during unwinding that provides a power level to the motor less than a threshold power necessary to drive the spool in the unwinding direction.

Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a cord winder device that may include a housing that may include a first segment and a second segment. The product may further include a roller assembly positioned between the first segment and the second segment. The cord winder device may further include a lever assembly positioned between the first segment and the second segment. The cord winder device may further include a handle assembly in mechanical communication with the roller assembly. The cord winder device may be constructed and arranged to feed out or retract in cord, hose, cable, or the like.

Abstract: To have information on power consumption of an elevator, escalator and/or a moving walkway, an apparatus-specific static power consumption model modelling power consumption and being parametrized with apparatus-specific parameter is used with a distance to travel, a time and a load determined from controller events to calculate and output a total power consumed.

Abstract: A method of generating a floor height map for an elevator system having an elevator car traveling in a hoistway includes: accessing run group data, the run group data including information corresponding to a plurality of runs of an elevator car for a plurality of floor traversals by the elevator car; evaluating potential floor heights for at least one floor of the hoistway and potential floor travel sequences in response to the run group data; determining a likelihood of each combination of potential floor heights and potential floor travel sequences for the plurality of floor traversals; selecting potential floor heights and a potential floor travel sequence, as selected floor heights and a selected floor travel sequence, in response to the likelihood; generating the floor height map in response to the selected floor heights and the selected floor travel sequence.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a conveyance system includes a pressure sensor mounted on a conveyance apparatus; an accelerometer mounted on the conveyance apparatus; and a controller arranged to: acquire accelerometer data by sampling the accelerometer; store the accelerometer data in a buffer; acquire pressure sensor data by sampling the pressure sensor; determine from the pressure sensor data that a start or stop of the conveyance apparatus has occurred; and upon said determination, analyse the accelerometer data to determine a first position within the accelerometer data, wherein the first position is a position at which the start or stop of the conveyance apparatus occurred. Both pressure and acceleration readings are combined to determine a point in time at which motion started or stopped. The pressure sensor is used first to determine a robust indication that the motion state has changed (started or stopped).

Abstract: The vibration damping device for an elevator rope includes: an actuator, which is placed in a hoistway, and is configured to generate a forced displacement in response to a drive input and apply a force generated by the forced displacement to an elevator rope; a lateral vibration measuring unit configured to measure a lateral vibration generated in the elevator rope and output the measured lateral vibration as lateral vibration information; a lateral vibration estimation unit configured to estimate a lateral vibration of the elevator rope at a position of the actuator based on the lateral vibration information and output the lateral vibration as an estimated lateral vibration; and an actuator drive unit configured to output the drive input to the actuator to drive the actuator so that the forced displacement has a phase reverse to a phase of the estimated lateral vibration output from the lateral vibration estimation unit.

Abstract: An escalator handrail washing device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a case that accommodates an escalator handrail and a washing unit; a self-generation unit, arranged in the case, for converting kinetic energy of the escalator handrail into electric energy; and a communication unit for transferring information on an operating state of the escalator handrail to a control center. The washing unit includes a plurality of rollers. At least one roller is rotated without power, by frictional force generated by contacting a surface of the escalator handrail, in a first direction which is a reverse direction of a preset rotating direction of the escalator handrail. Other rollers are rotated by rotational force of the at least one roller. The other rollers can sterilize or wash the escalator handrail while rotating.

Abstract: A trolley of a rope crane, comprising a trolley body, a transverse load beam of the trolley, a hoisting mechanism and comprises a rope drum, a hoisting motor for driving the rope drum, and a gear for coupling the hoisting motor to the rope drum, whereby the gear has a primary side and a secondary side, and whereby the rope drum is located, in the vertical direction of the trolley, between the hoisting motor and load beam parallel to the load beam. The hoisting mechanism is supported by a three-point support to a main beam, whereby the first support point and second support point are adjacent to the secondary side of a gear, and whereby the third support point is formed by a support of the rope from end facing away from the gear to the load beam at a lateral distance from the first and second support point.

Abstract: A positioning system includes a plurality of sensors, a frame, including a plurality of rollers, and a housing. The housing includes at least one guide rod and a driving module. The at least one guide rod is disposed laterally within the housing. The frame is coupled to the at least one guide rod, such that the frame is configured to translate laterally along the at least one guide rod. The driving module is configured to translate the frame along the at least one guide rod, responsive to a signal received from the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for sensing information concerning the extent of a product carrier, which can be transported by means of a guided vehicle that can be operated in an at least partially automated manner, in at least one direction of extent, in which at least the following steps are carried out in an automated manner by the guided vehicle: a) driving to an initial position, predefined in relation to the product carrier, the reaching of the initial position being detected by means of a sensor device of the guided vehicle, b) driving a predefined distance along the direction of extent, starting from the initial position, c) carrying out a further detection operation by means of the same sensor device of the guided vehicle once the predefined distance has been driven.

Abstract: A ladder assembly for a fire apparatus includes a first ladder section, a second ladder section extendible relative to the first ladder section, and a slide pad positioned between the first ladder section and the second ladder section. The slide pad includes a body portion, a first engagement surface extending from the body portion, and a second engagement surface extending from the body portion. The first engagement surface is spaced an offset distance from the second engagement surface.

Abstract: A ladder assembly for a fire apparatus includes a base rail, a hand rail, a first lacing member, a second lacing member, and a gusset. The first lacing member and the second lacing member extend between the base rail and the hand rail. Both the first lacing member and the second lacing member engage the base rail at an interface. Each of the first lacing member and the second lacing member defines a slot along only a portion of a length thereof. Portions of the gusset are received by the slot of the first lacing member and the slot of the second lacing member. The gusset engages the base rail to reinforce the interface.

Abstract: A turntable for a ladder assembly of a fire apparatus includes a base plate, a first set of side plates coupled to the base plate, a second set of side plates coupled to the base plate, a first bracket coupled to the base plate, a second bracket coupled to the base plate, a subfloor assembly releasably coupled to the first bracket and the second bracket with a plurality of fasteners, and a work platform coupled to the subfloor assembly. The first set of side plates extend vertically upward from a first side of the base plate. The second set of side plates extend vertically upward from an opposing second side of the base plate. The first bracket extends rearward from the base plate proximate the first side thereof. The second bracket extends rearward from the base plate proximate the opposing second side thereof.

Abstract: A support structure for a ladder assembly of a fire apparatus includes a torque box, a pedestal, and a support plate. The torque box includes a top surface defining an aperture. The pedestal has (i) a lower end received by the aperture of the torque box and (ii) an upper end configured to couple to the ladder assembly. The support plate is positioned along the top surface of the torque box. The support plate includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends from a first side of the support plate and is configured to engage with a first rail of the fire apparatus. The second leg extends from an opposing second side of the support plate and is configured to engage with a second frame rail of the fire apparatus.

Abstract: A ladder assembly includes a ladder and a basket. The ladder has a first end and an opposing second end configured to couple to the fire apparatus. The basket is coupled to the first end of the ladder. The basket includes a subfloor frame assembly, a floor panel coupled to the subfloor frame assembly, and an upper frame assembly extending upward from and around a periphery of the floor panel. The upper frame assembly includes a front portion, a rear portion, opposing side portions coupled to the rear portion; and a pair of doors extending between the front portion and the opposing side portions. The pair of doors are positioned proximate front corners of the basket and oriented at an angle relative to the front portion and the opposing side portions.

Abstract: A vehicle with an aerial work platform comprises a traveling body 10, a boom 30 vertically swingable, a work platform 50 attached to the boom, and a parallel link mechanism 70 installed between the tip of the boom and the work platform. The parallel link mechanism comprises a boom side vertical link member 72 pivotably connected to the boom on a first connecting pivot axis, an upper horizontal link member 73 pivotably connected to the boom side vertical link member on the first connecting pivot axis, a work platform side vertical link member 71 pivotably connected to the upper horizontal link member on a second connecting pivot axis, a lower horizontal link member 74 pivotably connected to the boom side vertical link member on a third connecting pivot axis. The lower horizontal link member is pivotaly connected to the work platform side vertical link member on a fourth connecting pivot axis.

Abstract: A fixing device that fixes a lower end portion of a suspension belt to a holding portion is provided with a shaft-like portion with an axial direction aligned with a horizontal direction; a fixing portion where the lower end portion of the suspension belt is fixed is provided on an outer circumferential surface of the shaft-like portion; a region of the outer circumferential surface on one side of a virtual vertical surface that runs through an axial center of the shaft-like portion is defined as a first region and a region of the outer circumferential surface on the other side of the virtual vertical surface is defined as a second region; the fixing portion is provided in the first region; and the suspension belt extending from the fixing portion is disposed running through a lowest portion of the outer circumferential surface and running along the second region and upward.

Abstract: A chuck for a capping machine includes a plurality of chuck members, a biasing member configured to bias the plurality of chuck members radially inward, an abutting portion configured to abut against a top face of a cap, and a plurality of chuck jaws provided on an inner surface of each of the plurality of chuck members to engage knurls of the cap. Each of the plurality of chuck jaws includes a leading flank and a trailing flank. An angle of the trailing flank with respect to an outer circumference of the cap is less than an angle of the leading flank with respect to the outer circumference of the cap.

Abstract: A device (1) for filling a container (2) with a carbonated liquid, containing at least: an upper part (3) and a lower part (4) having a container port (5) for securing the container (2) to the device (1), wherein the lower part (4) can be displaced within limits relative to the upper part (3) between a closed position (23) and a venting position (6), and wherein the container (2) can displace the lower part (4) to the closed position (23) when the container (2) is secured to the container port (5), and the container (2) can displace the lower part (4) to the venting position (6) when the container (2) is released from the container port (5), such that a high pressure in the container (2) can be reduced in the venting position (6) of the lower part (4) prior to releasing the container (2) from the container port (5).

Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispenser capable of dispensing one or more limited time offering beverages. The beverage dispenser may include a dispensing valve, a limited time offering ingredient source, and a limited time offering circuit extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source. The limited time offering circuit may include a stainless steel line extending between the dispensing valve and the limited time offering ingredient source.

Abstract: The present application thus provides a beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent. The beverage dispensing system may include a nozzle and a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle. The remote micro-ingredient storage system may include a stirring reservoir in communication with the nozzle to agitate the micro-ingredient therein.

Abstract: A method of selecting and dispensing a custom beverage in a contactless manner using a mobile electronic device. The method includes launching a microsite on the mobile electronic device. The method further includes receiving a beverage selection via the microsite on the mobile electronic device, and receiving a selection of a volume of the custom beverage to be dispensed via the microsite. The method further includes generating a QR code via the microsite, wherein the QR code corresponds to the beverage selection and the volume selection and displaying the QR code on a display of the mobile electronic device such that when the QR code is read by a reader of a beverage dispenser, the selected beverage is dispensed in the selected volume based on the QR code.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system includes a reservoir, a spout above a receiving space, and a fluid channel. The fluid channel is configured to permit flow of liquid from the reservoir through the spout upon detection of contemporaneous presence of a first object in a user space other than the receiving space and presence of a second object within the receiving space. The system also includes a first sensor configured to detect the presence of the first object in the user space, and a second sensor discrete from the first sensor and configured to detect the presence of the second object in the receiving space.

Abstract: Unattended beverage dispensers configured to dispense one or more beverages after authenticating a customer and associating the customer with a customer account. An unattended beverage dispenser may include a user interface with a biometric sensor configured to identify a biometric characteristic of a customer. A controller associated with the unattended beverage dispenser may authenticate a customer based on a biometric characteristic and associate the authenticated customer with a customer account. After authenticating a customer, the controller may allow beverage dispensing from the unattended beverage dispenser in accordance with a beverage dispensing rule associated with the customer's account.

Abstract: A beverage system that produces a beer includes a first source comprising uHGB, a second source including a carbonated and/or nitrogenated water, a first fluid line fluidly coupled to the first source and configured to allow the uHGB to flow from the first source through the first fluid line, a second fluid line fluidly coupled to the second source and configured to allow the water to flow from the second source through the second fluid line, a mixing point, that fluidly couples the first fluid line to the second fluid line, configured to allow the uHGB to blend with the water at the mixing point to produce the beer, first and second one-way valves on either side of the mixing point, and a third fluid line fluidly coupled to the mixing point and configured to allow the beer to flow to a dispensing tap.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method to control a dispensing machine configured to deliver fluid products inside a receptacle (118) and comprising a plurality of containing units (111), each containing a respective fluid product, one or more storage zones (128) of the containing units (111) and a dispensing zone (115) wherein it is provided to temporarily and selectively locate at least one sub-assembly of containing units (111) containing the fluid products to be delivered in a dispensing cycle, making use of a computing device (161) comprising at least one processor (164), data storage means (162) with a formulation database, an input device (163), and a display device (159), wherein the control method comprises determining the disposition of the plurality of containing units (111) in the dispensing zone (115) and in the storage zone(s) (128), receiving, via the input device, a target formulation, selected by the user, and identifying, via the processor, from the formulation database an associated plurality of fluid

Abstract: A micro-device structure comprises a source substrate having a sacrificial layer comprising a sacrificial portion adjacent to an anchor portion, a micro-device disposed completely over the sacrificial portion, the micro-device having a top side opposite the sacrificial portion and a bottom side adjacent to the sacrificial portion and comprising an etch hole that extends through the micro-device from the top side to the bottom side, and a tether that physically connects the micro-device to the anchor portion. A micro-device structure comprises a micro-device disposed on a target substrate. Micro-devices can be any one or more of an antenna, a micro-heater, a power device, a MEMs device, and a micro-fluidic reservoir.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a sensing device disposed over the substrate and including a plurality of protruding members protruded from the sensing device; a sensing structure disposed adjacent to the sensing device and including a plurality of sensing electrodes protruded from the sensing structure towards the sensing device; and an actuating structure disposed adjacent to the sensing device and configured to provide an electrostatic force on the sensing device based on a feedback from the sensing structure. Further, a method of manufacturing the semiconductor structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) package structure and a method for fabricating the MEMS package structure. The MEMS package structure includes a MEMS die (200) and a device wafer (100). A control unit and an interconnection structure (300) are formed in the device wafer (100), and a first contact pad (410) and an input-output connecting member (420) are formed on a first bonding surface (100a) of the device wafer (100). The MEMS die (200) is coupled to the first bonding surface (100a) through a bonding layer (500). The MEMS die (200) includes a closed micro-cavity (220) and a second contact pad (220). The first contact pad (410) is electrically connected to a corresponding second contact pad (220). An opening (510) that exposes the input-output connecting member (420) is formed in the bonding layer (500).

Abstract: A MEMS package structure and a method for manufacturing same. The MEMS package structure comprises a MEMS die (200) and a device wafer (100). The MEMS die (200) has micro-cavities (211, 221) and contact pads (212, 222) configured to be coupled to an external electrical signal. The micro-cavity (221) of the MEMS die (200) has an opening (221a) in communication with the outside. The device wafer (100) is provided therein with a control unit corresponding to the MEMS die (200). An interconnection structure (300) is provided in the device wafer (100) and is electrically connected to each of the contact pads (212, 222) and the control unit. A rewiring layer (400) electrically connected to the interconnection structure (300) is provided on a second surface of the device wafer (100).

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) package structure and a method of fabricating the MEMS package structure. The MEMS package structure includes a MEMS die (210,220) and a device wafer (100). A control unit and an interconnection structure (300) are formed in the device wafer (100), and a first contact pad (410) is formed on a first surface (100a) of the device wafer. The MEMS die (210,220) includes a closed micro-cavity (221), a second contact pad (201) configured to be coupled to an external electrical signal, and a bonding surface (200a,220a). The MEMS die (210,220) is bonded to the first surface (100a) by a bonding layer (500), in which an opening (510) is formed. The first contact pad (410) is electrically connected to the second contact pad (201), and a rewiring layer (700) is arranged on a surface opposing the first surface (100a).

Abstract: A micro-device structure comprises a source substrate having a sacrificial layer comprising a sacrificial portion adjacent to an anchor portion, a micro-device disposed completely over the sacrificial portion, the micro-device having a top side opposite the sacrificial portion and a bottom side adjacent to the sacrificial portion and comprising an etch hole that extends through the micro-device from the top side to the bottom side, and a tether that physically connects the micro-device to the anchor portion. A micro-device structure comprises a micro-device disposed on a target substrate. Micro-devices can be any one or more of an antenna, a micro-heater, a power device, a MEMs device, and a micro-fluidic reservoir.

Abstract: A microfluidic device for use in a serial crystallography apparatus includes a nozzle having an inlet, an outlet, and a first snap engagement feature. The microfluidic device further includes a fiber holder having an outlet and a second snap engagement feature. The first snap engagement feature is configured to engage the second snap engagement feature to removably couple the nozzle to the fiber holder. The outlet of the fiber holder is aligned with the inlet of the nozzle when the first snap engagement feature is coupled to the second snap engagement feature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst suitable for the catalytic oxidative cracking of a H2S- containing gas stream. The catalyst comprises at least one or more active metals selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, and nickel, supported by a carrier comprising ceria and alumina. The active metal is preferably in the form of its sulphide. Also disclosed is a method for the production of hydrogen from a H2S-containing gas stream, comprising subjecting the gas stream to catalytic oxidative cracking so as to form H2 and S2, using a catalyst in accordance with any one of the composition claims.

Abstract: A process for producing hydrogen-lean syngas includes the steps of reacting, via a catalytic partial oxidation (CPO) reaction, a CPO reactant mixture in a CPO reactor to produce the hydrogen-lean syngas, wherein the CPO reactant mixture includes hydrocarbons and oxygen. The hydrocarbons include greater than or equal to about 3 mol % C2+ alkanes, wherein the CPO reactor include a CPO catalyst, and wherein the hydrogen-lean syngas include hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water, and unreacted hydrocarbons The hydrogen-lean syngas is characterized by a molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide (H2/CO) in a range of from about 0.8 to about 1.6. A system for carrying out the process is also provided.

Abstract: Catalyst systems are provided for reforming of hydrocarbons, along with methods for using such catalyst systems. The catalyst systems can be deposited or otherwise coated on a surface or structure, such as a monolith, to achieve improved activity and/or structural stability. The metal oxide support layer can correspond to a thermally stable metal oxide support layer, such as a metal oxide support layer that is thermally phase stable at temperatures of 800° C. to 1600° C. The catalyst systems can be beneficial for use in cyclical reaction environments, such as reverse flow reactors or other types of reactors that are operated using flows in opposing directions and different times within a reaction cycle.

Abstract: A method for converting excess liquid oxygen into liquid nitrogen, including introducing a gaseous nitrogen stream into a main heat exchanger, therein exchanging heat with a vaporized oxygen stream, a vapor phase nitrogen steam, and a waste liquid nitrogen stream; thereby producing a cold gaseous nitrogen stream, an oxygen vent stream, a nitrogen vent steam, and a gaseous nitrogen waste stream, introducing the cold gaseous nitrogen stream into a secondary heat exchanger, therein exchanging heat with a liquid oxygen stream; thereby producing the vaporized oxygen stream and a cold liquid nitrogen stream, introducing the cold liquid nitrogen stream into a nitrogen pressure reduction valve thereby producing a two-phase nitrogen stream, introducing the two-phase nitrogen stream into a nitrogen flash vessel thereby producing a liquid phase nitrogen stream and the vapor phase nitrogen stream, wherein the method is performed in the absence of refrigerant turbo-expanders, refrigerant expansion turbines, or refrigerant

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a method for water-repellent coating treatment of a boron nitride powders and water-repellent treated boron nitride, the method comprising producing a water-repellent coating layer on the surface of the boron nitride powders by plasma treatment using a silicon-containing organic compound containing silicone, wherein the water-repellent coating layer remains on the boron nitride through chemical binding with the boron nitride even after ultrasonic water washing.

Abstract: A hollow carbon sphere with a multi-stage pore structure. The hollow carbon sphere may have a multi-stage pore structure, and have micropores, mesopores and macropores, wherein the pore diameter of the micropores is not greater than 2 nm, the pore diameter of the mesopores is distributed between 2-50 nm, and the pore diameter of the macropores is greater than 50 nm; the pore volume contributed by the micropores is 0.047-0.30 cm3/g; the pore volume contributed by the mesoporous is 0.15-0.49 cm3/g; the pore volume contributed by the macropores is 0.07-0.80 cm3/g; and the grain size of the hollow carbon sphere is 2.5-6.5 ?m, the wall thickness thereof is 5-8 nm, and the specific surface area thereof is 443.23 m2/g. Further provided is a method for preparing the material. The carbon sphere may have thin walls, a high porousness, a high specific surface area, etc., which can enhance the application performance thereof.