Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a mud pressure wave signal modulation apparatus and method, which relate to the technical field of petroleum drilling engineering. The apparatus includes: a motor (5), a valve plate (3), a main control circuit (23), a motor drive control circuit, and a downhole communication circuit; the valve plate (3) is driven by the motor (5) to be rotated around an axial direction perpendicular to a flow direction of drilling fluid; the motor (5) and the valve plate (3) are disposed in a drilling fluid channel (2), and the drilling fluid channel (2), the motor (5), the valve plate (3), the main control circuit (23), the motor drive control circuit and the downhole communication circuit are disposed in a drill collar.

Abstract: A cutting assembly is provided for a rock excavation machine having a frame. The cutting assembly includes a base portion configured to be supported by the frame, a flexible shaft, and a cutting device. The base portion defines a base axis. The flexible shaft includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is coupled to the base portion, and the second end is movable relative to the first end and deflectable away from the base axis. The cutting device is supported on the second end of the flexible shaft.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of mining a rock formation using a disc cutter and a rock breaker tool. Several examples of rock breaker tool are provided, including mini disc cutters and a form of hydraulic striker. The tool is inserted into slits cut into the rock by the disc cutter and activated, causing crack initiation and propagation in the rock.

Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil wall that has a wishbone-shaped fiber layup structure. The structure includes two arms that merge into a single leg. The single leg includes fiber tows from each of the arms that are interwoven. The single leg forms at least a portion of the trailing edge of the airfoil wall. Each of the arms includes a first section that is distal from the single leg and a second section that is proximal to the single leg. The first section defines a first thickness, the second section defines a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness, and the single leg defines a third thickness that is greater than the second thickness.

Abstract: A component for a turbine engine comprises a wall having a first wall surface and a second wall surface; and a cooling hole comprising a connecting passage extending between an inlet at the first wall surface and an outlet located at the second wall surface. The connecting passage includes: a metering section extending from the inlet toward the outlet and defining a centerline, and a diffusing section at the outlet defining first and second side walls, a first junction between the first side wall and the metering section and a second junction between the second side wall the metering section, the first side wall extending between the first junction and the outlet, and the second side wall extending between the second junction and the outlet. A metering section distance is measured between the centerline and a metering section wall of the metering section.

Abstract: A method of assembly includes locating a plurality of vanes about an inner circumference of a ring, the ring has a plurality of axially-extending projections circumferentially-spaced around the ring, each of the vanes has a radially outer platform, a flange that projects radially outwardly from the radially outer platform, and a notch that extends axially through the flange such that the notch opens at forward and aft flange faces of the flange, aligning the notch of each of the vanes with a corresponding one of the axially-extending projections on the ring, and inserting the projection into the notch to thereby prevent the vanes from rotating relative to the ring.

Abstract: A turbine section for a gas turbine engine includes inner and outer diameter ceramic matrix composite (CMC) support rings that define a gaspath there between. Each of the inner and outer diameter CMC support rings are monolithic and continuous. CMC vane arc segments are disposed in the gaspath and supported by the inner and outer diameter CMC support rings. Each of the CMC vane arc segments includes inner and outer platforms and an airfoil section there between. At least one retainer engages the inner or outer diameter CMC support rings with the CMC vane arc segments to retain the CMC vane arc segments between the inner and outer diameter CMC support rings.

Abstract: A process of brazing a cover to an open body for a hollow vane assembly including forming an open body, the open body including an interior; forming at least one cover support structure in said open body proximate the interior; forming a cover, the cover being configured to couple with the open body to form at least one flow passage; and brazing the cover to the open body.

Abstract: A seal system a ceramic component having a surface region defining a first surface roughness, a metallic component situated adjacent the surface region, and a coating system disposed on the surface region. The coating system includes a silicon-containing layer on the surface region and a barrier layer on the silicon-containing layer. The silicon-containing layer has a surface in contact with the barrier layer. The barrier layer has a surface in contact with the metallic component. The surface of the barrier layer has a second surface roughness that is less than the first surface roughness. The barrier layer limits interaction between silicon of the silicon-containing layer and elements of the metallic component. The barrier layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is within about 60% of a coefficient of thermal expansion of the ceramic component. A gas turbine engine and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing between components. The sealing system includes a first component, a second component, and a seal assembly including a seal member. The first component includes a first component surface, and the second component includes a second component surface. The second component surface is oriented in a direction transverse to the first contact surface. The seal member has a plurality of contact surfaces including a first contact surface and a second contact surface. The first contact surface is configured to contact the first component surface and to slide relative to the first component surface. The second contact surface is configured to contact the second component surface and to slide relative to the second component surface. The second contact surface is oriented in a direction transverse to the first contact surface.

Abstract: An energy storage system (TES) converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous heat at over 1000° C. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid medium is delivered continuously on demand. Heat delivery via flowing gas establishes a thermocline which maintains high outlet temperature throughout discharge. The delivered heat which may be used for processes including power generation and cogeneration. In one application, the TES provides higher-temperature heat through non-combustible fluid to an alumina calcination system used to remove impurities or volatile substances and/or to incur thermal decomposition to a desired product.

Abstract: An energy storage system (TES) converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous heat at over 1000° C. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid medium is delivered continuously on demand. Heat delivery via flowing gas establishes a thermocline which maintains high outlet temperature throughout discharge. The delivered heat which may be used for processes including power generation and cogeneration. In one application, the energy storage system provides higher-temperature heat to a steam cracking furnace system for converting a hydrocarbon feedstock into cracked gas, thereby increasing the efficiency of the temperature control.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for storing and recovering electricity generated from conventional/renewable energy sources. A thermal energy storage vessel contains thermal storage fluid (“TSF”) comprising a eutectic ternary nitrate molten salt, induction heating elements, turbine pumps, a heat exchanger, and various data acquisition sensors like thermocouples and thermistors. The immersion heating elements receive the electricity generated from conventional and/or renewable energy source to heat the eutectic ternary nitrate molten salt to the desired temperature. Coiled tubing is deployed within the thermal containment vessel to be distribution systems for the power cycle working gas and heat exchange for the power cycle working gas. The power cycle working gas is delivered under pressure to a steam turbine or a gas turbine or industrial heat. The turbine converts the energy into mechanical shaft work to drive an electricity generator to produce electricity.

Abstract: A valve train device includes a shaft, wherein a number of actuation contours for actuating at least one actuation means of a valve of a combustion engine is arranged on the shaft so as to rotate therewith. A sensor unit with a number of sensors is provided, and each sensor of the number of sensors has a spatial sensing area for sensing a physical variable. In at least one axial position, at least one actuation contour of the number of actuation contours is arranged at least in part in the spatial sensing area of at least one sensor of the number of sensors.

Abstract: An oil sump for supplying an assembly of a motor vehicle, including: a housing including a housing frame, a housing base and a housing cover; and an oil accommodating space enclosed by the housing, and a suction channel which extends into the oil accommodating space and includes an opening via which oil can be delivered or suctioned from the oil accommodating space through the suction channel. The housing frame is arranged between the housing cover and the housing base. The housing frame itself and/or the housing frame together with the housing base and/or the housing cover forms one or more oil channels.

Abstract: An oil sump for supplying an assembly of a motor vehicle, including: a housing including a housing frame and a closure part, such as for example a housing cover, which is joined to the housing frame; an oil accommodating space enclosed by the housing. The housing frame circumferentially surrounds the oil accommodating space; and a suction channel which extends into the oil accommodating space and includes an opening via which oil can be delivered or suctioned from the oil accommodating space through the suction channel. The suction channel is formed by the housing frame and the closure part.

Abstract: A turbo arrangement includes a turbo unit comprising a first turbine, a turbocompound unit, and a conduit mechanically connecting the turbo unit and the turbocompound unit to each other. The turbocompound unit is arranged in downstream fluid communication with the turbo unit to receive combustion gas fed from the turbo unit. The conduit houses an elongated duct. The turbo arrangement further comprises a reducing agent injector, the reducing agent injector being mounted to the elongated duct.

Abstract: Systems are provided including a selective catalytic reduction catalyst structured to receive first exhaust gas from a first fuel source of a dual fuel engine system and second exhaust gas from a second fuel source of the dual fuel engine system, a first fuel of the first fuel source differing from a second fuel of the second fuel source, an ammonia slip catalyst positioned downstream of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst to receive a flow of exhaust gases from the selective catalytic reduction catalyst without an intervening catalyst, and an oxidation catalyst positioned downstream of the ammonia slip catalyst to receive the flow of exhaust gases from the ammonia slip catalyst without an intervening catalyst.

Abstract: A turbocharger includes a turbine housing, and first, second, and third exhaust passages connected to the turbine housing. The first exhaust passage is connected to a first cylinder of cylinders of an internal combustion engine. An exhaust gas discharged from the first cylinder flows through the first exhaust passage. The second exhaust passage is connected to a second cylinder of the cylinders. An exhaust gas discharged from the second cylinder flows through the second exhaust passage. The third exhaust passage is connected to a third cylinder of the cylinders. An exhaust gas discharged from the third cylinder flows through the third exhaust passage. The exhaust gas flowing from the first exhaust passage and the exhaust gas flowing from the second exhaust passage join together inside the turbine housing.

Abstract: Pre-chamber component for an internal combustion engine comprising a longitudinal axis and a gasket for sealing a coolant jacket disposed around the pre-chamber component against a main combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, which gasket can be braced against a cylinder head of the internal combustion engine, wherein a flange is provided on the pre-chamber component which flange is axially distanced from the gasket along the longitudinal axis in a direction away from the main combustion chamber when the pre-chamber component is mounted in the cylinder head, wherein there are provided a plurality of through holes through the flange which end in a space between the gasket and the flange.

Abstract: A controllable mechanical motor vehicle coolant pump includes a rotatable drive shaft co-rotatably connected with a coolant pump wheel, a transverse housing surface extending transversely with respect to and surrounding the drive shaft, a cylindrical inner slider support surface radially surrounding the drive shaft, a control slider which is axially shiftable with respect to the coolant pump wheel so as to control an effective discharge flow cross-section thereof, and a push-out pressure chamber. The push-out pressure chamber is arranged between a slider bottom wall of the control slider and the transverse housing surface, is defined at one axial side by the transverse housing surface and radially inwardly by the cylindrical inner slider support surface, and is pressurized to generate a push-out push force which pushes the slider bottom wall toward the coolant pump wheel. A first housing element defines the transverse housing surface and the inner slider support surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line element (10) for a fluid-cooled turbocharger (20) of an internal combustion engine (30), having a supply line (11) for supplying cooling fluid to the turbocharger (30) and an outlet line for discharging cooling fluid from the turbocharger (20), wherein the turbocharger (20) has an internal cooling fluid path (23) which has an inlet (21) which can be connected for fluid flow to the supply line (11), and an outlet (22) which can be connected for fluid flow to the outlet line (12), and wherein the supply line (11) is also connected to the outlet line (12) via a bypass connection (14, 15, 16).

Abstract: A shielded igniter includes a positive-ignition source surrounded by a shield defining a shielded space. The shield includes an inlet hole, a first outlet hole and a second outlet hole. The shielded igniter is disposed within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine adjacent a fuel injector such that a first fuel jet is directed towards the inlet hole such that fuel enters the inlet hole and forms an ignitable fuel-air mixture. The positive-ignition source ignites the fuel within the shielded space such that combustion products exit the first and second outlet holes on a trajectory tangential to a circumference axisymmetric with a longitudinal axis of the fuel injector. Combustion products emanating from the first and second outlet holes ignite respective second and third fuel jets adjacent the first fuel jet on opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary unit drive for a vehicle and to a motor vehicle having such an auxiliary unit drive. The auxiliary unit drive (1) for a vehicle comprises a plurality of auxiliary units (2, 2a, 2b), a first belt (3) arranged in a first belt plane (15) and in driving connection with the plurality of auxiliary units (2, 2a, 2b). The auxiliary unit drive (1) further comprises a second belt (4) arranged in a second belt plane (16) offset parallel to the first belt plane (15) and in driving connection with only a part (2a) of the plurality of auxiliary unit drives (2, 2a, 2b), preferably for increasing the torque transmitted to the part (2a) of the plurality of auxiliary unit drives (2, 2a, 2b). The auxiliary unit drive (1) further comprises a driving shaft (5) that is in driving connection with the first and second belts (3, 4) via two driving belt tracks (7, 8) that are arranged in a rotationally fixed manner relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power generation system with a regenerator utilizing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cold energy and industrial waste heat, the system comprising: an LNG regasification circuit, an ORC circuit, and an industrial waste heat circuit. The ORC circuit utilizes the cold energy released by the LNG regasification circuit and the heat energy dispersed by the industrial waste heat circuit. A bypass is set up in the ORC circuit to adjust the working medium flow rate via the expander to ensure efficient operation of the system. The invention improves the LNG cold energy recovery method based on the existing ORC cycle. The three-fluid heat exchanger and the regenerator could make full use of the cold energy provided by the LNG regasification process, reduce the thermal stress caused by the large temperature difference, alleviate the working load of the evaporator, and thus improve the heat to electricity conversion efficiency.

Abstract: A turboprop engine includes a main nacelle body, a rotatable hub provided on the main nacelle body, a plurality of propellers connected to the rotatable hub, and a nacelle extension coupled to the main nacelle body, the nacelle extension including at least one wall defining an air intake inlet. The air intake inlet is movable in an airflow axis with respect to a trailing edge of a propeller in the plurality of propellers to vary a distance between the air intake inlet and the trailing edge of the propeller during various phases of operation of the turboprop engine.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a propulsor for providing air into a core engine housing, and for providing air as propulsion air. An aircraft fluid moves within an inlet to the gas turbine engine, and is exposed to inlet air at the inlet. There is a first temperature sensor for sensing a first temperature of the aircraft at a first upstream point and a second temperature sensor for sensing a second temperature of the aircraft fluid at a second downstream point where the aircraft fluid has been exposed to the inlet air for a period of time. A control determines a temperature differential between first and second temperatures sensed by the first and second temperature sensors, the temperature differential associated with a likelihood that an icing condition will occur. The control is programmed to take a corrective action should an icing condition be identified. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a gas turbine engine component assembly is provided. The gas turbine engine component assembly comprising: a first component having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first component including a cooling hole extending from the second surface to the first surface through the first component, wherein the second surface of the first component is oriented relative to a first airflow path such that airflow in the first airflow path separates from the second surface of the first component; and a first fairing secured to the first component proximate the second surface of the first component, the first fairing being configured to redirect airflow in the first airflow path such that the airflow exits the first fairing oriented parallel with the second surface of the first component.

Abstract: A turbine engine and method of operating includes an engine core with a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine in axial flow arrangement. A flow path extends through the engine core from the compressor to the turbine to define a flow direction for a working airflow through the engine core.

Abstract: A mounting system for coupling a gearbox to an engine includes a sleeve having a first sleeve end opposite a second sleeve end, an outer perimeter and a sleeve bore defined through the sleeve from the first sleeve end to the second sleeve end. The mounting system includes a damping member coupled about the outer perimeter of the sleeve at the first sleeve end. The mounting system includes a corrugated bushing coupled about the outer perimeter of the sleeve between the damping member and the second sleeve end.

Abstract: A method of controlling inlet valves and exhaust valves of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine to obtain an engine braking effect is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of preventing at least one exhaust valve of the cylinder from closing completely during a plurality of successive intake, compression, expansion, and exhaust strokes of the cylinder, phase shifting control of at least one exhaust valve and regulating the amount of air being pumped through the cylinder by phase shifting control of at least one inlet valve of the cylinder. The present disclosure further relates to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control arrangement, an internal combustion engine, and a vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel supply device includes processing circuitry configured to control a direct injection valve and a shut-off valve. The processing circuitry determines an energization time for the direct injection valve based on a pressure of gaseous fuel supplied from a supply passage to the direct injection valve. When a temperature of the direct injection valve becomes greater than a temperature determination value, the processing circuitry starts an opening-closing process that repeatedly switches the shut-off valve between a closed state and an open state. The opening-closing process is a process that brings the shut-off valve into the closed state when the pressure of the gaseous fuel supplied to the direct injection valve is greater than a pressure lower limit value and brings the shut- off valve into the open state when the pressure of the gaseous fuel becomes less than or equal to the pressure lower limit value.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine injector mounting is configured to i) secure an injector (36) to an internal combustion engine body so that the injector can inject a heated aqueous fluid and a fuel into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, and ii) hold a catalyst so that the heated aqueous fluid and fuel are injected into the combustion chamber by passing through the catalyst. The catalyst is contained within the mounting to protect against oxidation by combustion processes that, in use, take place in the combustion chamber.

Abstract: The present application relates to rib structure on cylinder block. A cylinder block having a top surface, an inner bottom surface, a cylinder opening on the top surface, and a head boss positioned on the top surface, centered on a first axis, and configured to engage with a fastener at an initial position, which defines a first depth. The cylinder block includes a first main boss positioned on the inner bottom surface, centered on a second axis, and configured to engage with a first main fastener at a first end position, which defines a second depth. The cylinder block includes a second main boss positioned on the inner bottom surface and configured to engage with a second main fastener at a second end position, which defines a third depth. The cylinder block includes a first rib path extending from the first depth to the second depth and a second rib path extending from the first depth to the third depth.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a fuel bowl to supply liquid fuel to a carburetor. The fuel bowl comprises a float chamber and a fuel inlet cavity which receives a fuel delivery insert. The fuel delivery insert receives a fuel inlet valve and comprises passages to direct incoming fuel to a bottom portion of the float chamber. A float comprises an elongate member rotatably hinged within a float cavity of the fuel delivery insert, such that the float rises according to a quantity of fuel within the float chamber. The fuel inlet valve supplies liquid fuel to the float chamber by way of the passages according to the operation of the float within the float chamber. A ventilation chamber allows air and fuel vapors to exit as liquid fuel enters the float chamber while preventing liquid fuel from entering into the carburetor.

Abstract: Provided device for producing Hydrogen-enriched slush LNG fuel includes a vortex tube with a vortex chamber formed inside, a plurality of radial inlets installed on an outer surface of the vortex chamber through which a mixed fluid flows, a swirl generator provided inside the vortex chamber for the mixed fluid to flow inside the vortex tube and to cause a clockwise swirl motion, and a nozzle formed on the left side of the swirl generator, wherein a flow field is formed when pressure decreases to the left direction and pressure increases in the right direction from the central axis of the vortex tube, the high-temperature fluid discharges through the main tube to the right end of the vortex tube, and the low-temperature fluid discharges through the low-temperature fluid vent on the left side of the vortex tube.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel engine system includes a hydrogen fuel supply, an engine housing having an intake port extending to a cylinder, and an intake runner. The intake runner includes a valve mount attached to a conduit and having a valve mounting face, and a gaseous fuel admission valve is mounted upon the valve mounting face. A hydrogen fuel passage extends from the valve mount through the conduit and is oriented angularly to at least one of a clamping face of the intake runner or the valve mounting face. Related apparatus and methodology is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel vapor recovery system having first, second, and third canisters and a plurality of control valves includes (i) performing a leak test; (ii) in response to the pressure of the entirety of the fuel vapor recovery system increasing to less than a threshold value from a target vacuum pressure within a predetermined period after obtaining the target vacuum pressure during the leak test, outputting a signal indicating that the fuel vapor recovery system is not leaking; and (iii) in response to the pressure of the entirety of the fuel vapor recovery system increasing to greater than the threshold value from the target vacuum pressure within the predetermined period after obtaining the target vacuum pressure during the leak test, outputting a signal indicating that the fuel vapor recovery system is leaking.

Abstract: An evaporative emission control system (EVAP) canister including a housing, where the housing has a first bed volume, a second bed volume, a load port, and a purge control receptacle. The first bed volume includes a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening. The second bed volume includes a third opening and a fourth opening opposite the third opening. The load port enables fuel vapor from a fuel tank to enter the first bed volume. The purge control receptacle is on a side of the first bed volume and is configured to receive a first purge control insert. The first purge control insert is configured to ensure that unfiltered fuel vapor condensate drawn in during a purge cycle is passed through a first portion of a fuel vapor filtering medium in the first bed volume.

Abstract: A combustion engine for combustion of an air-fuel mixture containing air and fuel, comprising at least one temperature adjusting means for cooling or heating the air, fuel, and/or air-fuel mixture and a control unit configured to determine the methane number and/or hydrogen content of the fuel and/or air-fuel mixture, wherein the control unit is configured to control a temperature of the air, fuel and/or air-fuel mixture based on the determined methane number and/or hydrogen content by controlling the at least one temperature adjusting means.

Abstract: A crankcase for a UAV internal combustion engine, comprising a crankcase housing comprising a crankcase chamber, a fuel injection port extending through said crankcase housing to said crankcase chamber, and a fuel diverter comprising a diverting surface disposed within said crankcase chamber and aligned with said fuel injection port.

Abstract: This fuel pressure accumulating device comprises: a fuel pressure accumulating unit inside which a pressure accumulating space is provided; a fuel inflow unit which is fitted to the fuel pressure accumulating unit and through which fuel can flow into the pressure accumulating space; a fuel outflow unit which is fitted to the fuel pressure accumulating unit and through which the fuel can flow from the pressure accumulating space; and a fuel storage unit which is provided in the fuel pressure accumulating unit, and which stores fuel that has leaked to a position in the fuel pressure accumulating unit where the fuel inflow unit is fitted, and a position in the fuel pressure accumulating unit where the fuel outflow unit is fitted.

Abstract: A fuel pump comprising: a pump head (23); a plunger barrel (32) provided with a support hole (38) and having one end portion side of the support hole (38) in the axial direction fastened to the pump head (23); a plunger (41) supported by the support hole (38) so as to move along the axial direction; a pressurizing chamber (56) defined by one end portion of the support hole (38) and one end portion of the plunger (41) in the axial direction; a fuel discharge passage (73) having one end portion communicating with the pressurizing chamber (56); a fuel suction passage (70) having one end portion communicating with the fuel discharge passage; and a recessed portion (101) provided to at least one of the inner surface of the one end portion of the support hole (38) and the outer surface of one end portion of the plunger (41).

Abstract: Provided is a fuel pump including: a pump head (23); a plunger barrel (32) in which a support hole (38) is provided, and one end section of which in the axial direction of the support hole (38) is screw-fastened into the pump head (23); a plunger (41) that is supported in the support hole (38) so as to be freely movable in the axial direction; a pressurization chamber (56) that is defined by one end of the support hole (38) and one end of the plunger (41); a fuel discharge passage (73) one end of which communicates with the pressurization chamber (56); and a fuel suction passage (70) one end of which communicates with the pressurization chamber (56).

Abstract: A fuel injector for liquefied gaseous fuel includes a housing defining a fuel path from an inlet end to an outlet end. A nozzle is disposed at the outlet end of the housing. The nozzle includes an orifice for delivering liquid fuel from the fuel injector and forms a valve seat. A valve assembly is disposed in the housing and is configured to control flow of fuel through the orifice. The valve assembly includes a reciprocating valve body that is movable within the housing between a closed position and an open position. A valve seal is held by the valve body and is formed of an elastomeric material. The valve seal includes a flat sealing surface that faces the nozzle and is configured to contact the valve seat so as to inhibit flow of fuel through the orifice.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system for a vehicle having an engine includes a fuel injection system, a fuel supply line configured to supply fuel from to the fuel injection system, and a fuel pressure sensor. An active expansion chamber (AEC) accumulator is fluidly coupled to the fuel supply line and includes a housing defining an interior chamber and an adjustable expansion chamber, a plunger assembly separating the interior chamber and the adjustable expansion chamber, and an actuator configured to selectively move the plunger assembly to actively adjust a volume of the adjustable expansion chamber. A controller is configured to detect a pressure change condition in the fuel delivery system and, in response, automatically adjust the volume of the adjustable expansion chamber to maintain the pressure of the fuel delivery system below a predetermined threshold to thereby facilitate preventing fuel leakage at the fuel injectors when the engine is shut off.

Abstract: The world is being subjected to droughts that lower the lakes that provide the water for hydropower electricity production. Cities and towns around the dams also consume the water. At a certain point, the water level is too low for the dam to generate power. Hydropower Water Source Modification is a solution to this dilemma. A main piping loop from the output of the water after it passes through the turbine that spins the generator is connected to a high powered water pump at either the base of the dam and/or at the top of the dam. The piping loop is then connected to the intake of the penstock and completes the loop. The power supplied to the water pumps can be from one or more sources.

Abstract: Provided is a hydraulic machine that allows water to smoothly flow in a flow path and has excellent power generation efficiency. In a hydraulic machine 1 including: a casing 2; and a runner 3 rotatably disposed in a central portion of the casing 2, at least one of a plurality of runner vanes 33 included in the hydraulic machine 1 has a pressure surface that receives pressure in an inflow direction from water flowing into the runner 3 through a fixed flow path 21, and, in a cross section of the runner vane 33 perpendicular to the direction of the rotation axis, an outlet angle is 0° or more and less than 20°, the outlet angle being formed between a tangent at a tip portion on an outlet side of the water of the pressure surface and a line segment connecting the rotation axis and the tip portion on an outlet side of the pressure surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is buoyant wave energy capture device, adapted to float adjacent to an upper surface of a body of water over which waves pass, and adapted to capture a portion of the radiated waves created by its own rising and falling in response to incident and/or passing environmental waves. A power take off mechanism combined with the disclosed wave energy capture device may be tuned to a specific wave frequency, and thereby optimally extract energy from a motion of a single frequency, even the wave energy capture device may be excited and/or energized by waves of any of a relatively broad range of frequencies, thereby increasing the power-generation and cost efficiencies of such devices relative to wave energy conversion devices of the prior art.

Abstract: A hydraulic machine including an improved sweep circuit, adapted to form a primary sweep stream circulating from an inlet orifice successfully in a proximal portion, in a middle portion and in a distal portion of the hydraulic machine, then in the middle portion and in the proximal portion up to an outlet orifice.