Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetic flowmeters. More particularly, the present invention relates to a magnetic flowmeter specifically designed for the hydraulic fracturing industry that is capable of withstanding a variety of corrosive slurries, acids, bases, and solvents including a liner including partially stabilized magnesium zirconia (MgPSZ).

Abstract: Fasteners for fastening at least two parts, comprising one or more pins and one or more tabs on a first part, one or more holes and one or more connectors on a second part, and wherein the one or more pins of the first part are inserted into the one or more holes of the second part and the one or more tabs of the first part are snapped onto the one or more connectors of the second part to form a manifold.

Abstract: A resin tube connection device includes a resin tube, a resin expanding portion and a metal sleeve. The resin expanding portion has a sealing surface being able to come into contact with a contact surface. Further, the resin expanding portion has a second flow path that communicates with a first flow path of the resin tube and opens in the sealing surface. The sealing surface projects farther than an end surface of the metal sleeve in an axial direction. The maximum length of a contact region where the resin expanding portion and the metal sleeve come into contact with each other in the axial direction in an outer surface is larger than the thickness of a resin layer in a radial direction.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrogen-filling hose including an inner layer, a reinforcing layer, and an outer layer, the hydrogen-filling hose being characterized in that the inner layer includes a thermoplastic resin composition including a matrix that includes a polyamide resin and a domain that includes a modified styrene elastomer, the modified styrene elastomer content of the thermoplastic resin composition is 5-50 mass % of all polymer components in the thermoplastic resin composition, the reinforcing layer includes at least one layer that includes steel wire, and the outer layer includes a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A hybrid insulation product, and a related system and method of producing the hybrid insulation product in a cost-effective manner are disclosed. The insulation product has superior insulating and flame-retarding properties when compared to fiberglass insulation. The product can be used in blown-in applications, batts production, and board production.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerant pipe fitting, the fitting having a pipe shape with a hollow to connect a pipe, may include an out pipe opening which is opened at one end of the fitting and into which an out pipe is inserted; an inner pipe opening which is opened at the other end of the fitting and into which an inner pipe is inserted to be inserted into the out pipe inside the fitting; a pressing portion which is configured to form a part of an inner surface of the fitting and formed to have a narrower inner diameter as it extends toward the inner pipe opening to press and deform the out pipe to allow the out pipe to connect with the inner pipe in movement of the fitting; and a fastening portion which is formed on the inner surface of the fitting between the pressing portion and the out pipe opening to constrain an end of the out pipe to prevent the fitting from being separated.

Abstract: Multilayer motor vehicle tube for conducting at least one fluid medium, wherein the tube comprises a fluid duct and a tube wall that surrounds the fluid duct. The tube wall is multilayered and comprises at least three layers, specifically having the following layer composition. An external layer is provided that consists of at least one polyamide, in particular of at least one aliphatic polyamide. Furthermore, an adhesion-promoting layer is provided and an internal layer consisting of at least one thermoplastic elastomer. At least one barrier layer is also provided that consists of at least 96% by weight of polypropylene. The overall layer thickness d of the tube wall is from 0.3 to 3.0 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproof component that is an insert molded body formed from a thermoplastic resin composition and a metal component, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition contains a thermoplastic resin (A) and an inorganic fibrous reinforcement (B); the content of the inorganic fibrous reinforcement (B) is 8 to 130 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (A); and the inorganic fibrous reinforcement (B) has an average fiber diameter of 10 ?m or less and an average fiber length of 300 ?m or less.

Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate to a collapsible storage container with multiple sleeves. In some implementations a two-sleeve variant is described. In some implementations a three-sleeve variant is described. Both variants may be used to contain appropriately sized and shaped objects, for example bread, maps, posters, blueprints, plans, etc.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an encapsulated duct cable with identification tags and a manufacturing method thereof. The logging encapsulated duct cable comprises an encapsulation layer. The cross section of the encapsulation layer is polygonal or arc-shaped. At least one cable protective tube and at least one oil-liquid tube are arranged in the encapsulation layer. A cable is arranged in the cable protective tube. Identification tags with different color identifiers are respectively arranged on one side of the cable protective tube and one side of the oil-liquid tube in one to one correspondence. The manufacturing method of the logging encapsulated duct cable mainly comprises three steps of machining the cable protective tube and paving the cable pavement, machining the oil-liquid tube, and machining the encapsulation layer. The present invention has double functions of conveying the oil and the liquid and transmitting the data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetic flowmeters. More particularly, the present invention relates to a magnetic flowmeter specifically designed for the hydraulic fracturing industry that is capable of withstanding a variety of corrosive slurries, acids, bases, and solvents including a liner including partially stabilized magnesium zirconia (MgPSZ).

Abstract: An apparatus for starting an extrusion process, including at least a drawing device having a main frame, a platform arranged on the main frame, a cable winch arranged on the platform and having a drum, and a wire cable that can be wound up on the drum of the cable winch and pulls an extruded plastics pipe in an extrusion line by way of deflection rolls until the pipe is taken over by a take-off device, wherein the platform is movable transversely to an extrusion direction.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes: a turbo compressor that compresses a heat medium; a heat exchanger that exchanges heat of the heat medium supplied from the turbo compressor with an atmosphere; and a supply flow path and a discharge flow path that connect the turbo compressor and the heat exchanger. At least one of the supply flow path and the discharge flow path includes piping, and the piping includes a gas barrier layer that covers a surface of a synthetic resin.

Abstract: A forming method of a nickel aluminum (NiAl) alloy tubular part with micro flow channels including preparing a laminated tube blank. A step of fixing aluminum wires to an outer surface of the laminated tube blank to prepare a middle tube blank. A step of winding a nickel (Ni) flexible substrate and an Al flexible substrate on an outer surface of the middle tube blank to prepare a composite tube blank. A step of carrying out hot gas forming on the composite tube blank to prepare a composite tubular part. A step of carrying out in-mold first-stage reaction synthesis to make the Ni flexible substrate chemically react with the aluminum (Al) flexible substrate. A step of carrying out in-mold second-stage reaction synthesis to melt all the aluminum wires. A step of carrying out hot isostatic pressing treatment to prepare the NiAl alloy tubular part with the micro flow channels.

Abstract: An insulating jacket for enclosing a pipe fitting includes an elbow housing configured to envelop and cover a pipe elbow and a pair of coupling housings each configured to envelop couplings mounted to the elbow. Each of the housings is made from a pair of housing halves which are made from a block of rigid insulating material. Each pair of housing halves can be mated together by interlocking tongue in groove connection elements formed on the housing halves. The rigid insulating material is soft enough to be carved by hand and resilient enough to be deform sufficiently to allow the housing halves to be mated over the pipe fitting.

Abstract: A vascular graft having a sealing layer and a tapered length portion. The sealing layer provides the vascular graft with low bleed characteristics subsequent to a needle puncture such as with a dialysis needle or a suture needle. The sealing layer in the tapered length portion has varying wall thickness along the tapered length portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for production of copolymers, in particular for the polymerization of propylene, and another monomer chosen from a group comprising ethylene and a C4-C12 ?-olefin in a horizontal stirred reactor comprising an agitated bed and several reaction zones for forming polymer particles.

Abstract: According a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an arrangement for manufacturing a roll of graphene. The arrangement comprises a supply reel configured to hold a strip of graphene film; a winding reel configured to wind a strip of graphene film into a roll of graphene film; a motor controlling the winding reel; and a dispenser configured to dispense a fluid adhesive on a graphene film running from the supply reel to the winding reel. There is also provided a method form manufacturing a graphene film using sing the described arrangement, where the method comprises cutting the manufactures graphene roll into sheets of graphene film.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.

Abstract: A system for powering a vehicle is provided. The system can include an engine or power generation system to be powered by a fuel and a housing. The housing can be configured to couple to one or more frame rails of the vehicle, receive and protect a cylinder configured to store the fuel to be used by the engine or power generation system. The housing can have one or more access panels allowing access to an interior of the housing. The cylinder can include a first end portion, a second end portion, a central body forming an enclosed cavity for storing pressurized gas, a reinforcement structure disposed over the central body, and a metal foil interposed between the reinforcement structure and central body. The metal foil can be configured to reduce permeation of contents of the cylinder.

Abstract: A pipe section of a common rail line is provided for the high-pressure injection of a fluid. The pipe section has at least a first pipe and an adapter in which the first pipe has a wall and extends at least along an axial direction. The wall has an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface and encloses a first line. The adapter has a connector piece and a second pipe. The connector piece extends annularly around the first pipe and is situated on the outer circumferential surface. A second line that is formed by the second pipe is fluidically connected to the first line via a first opening in the first pipe and a second opening in the connector piece. At least the adapter is manufactured by a metal powder injection molding process. Two methods for manufacturing a pipe section are also provided.

Abstract: A boom system for a concrete-delivery device includes a plurality of booms which are pivotably interconnected. At least one of the booms has a recess along its length, the recess configured to at least partially receive an adjacent boom when the boom system. is in a retracted position. Side walls of the boom are extended to define the recess in the form of a channel. The recess may have a depth greater than or equal to a height of the adjacent boom so that the adjacent boom is received within the recess when the boom system is in the retracted position. Alternatively, the recess may have a depth less than a height of the adjacent boom so that the adjacent boom is only partially received in the recess when the boom system is in the retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an extensible flexible hose comprise one elastic inner layer, one elastic textile reinforcement layer and one elastic outer layer, where the elastic textile reinforcement layer placed on the outer surface of the elastic inner layer, the elastic outer layer disposed on the elastic textile reinforcement layer, while the elastic inner layer and the elastic textile reinforcement layer are reciprocally coupled, the elastic outer layer and the uncovered surface area of the elastic inner layer are reciprocally joined to form a unitary tubular member. The elastic textile reinforcement layer comprising a twill weave textile layer, with stretch yarns longitudinally distributed among. The objective of the present invention is to improve the phenomenon that the telescopic water pipe is liable to be damaged due to strong friction between inner core and outer sheath, to prolong the service life of the extensible flexible hose.

Abstract: New C2C3 random copolymers, which combine low sealing initiation temperature (SIT), high hot-tack, low C6-solubles, good optical properties and an improved stiffness/impact balance, which are particularly suited for preparing blown films. The present invention is furthermore related to the manufacture of said copolymers and to their use, as well as to the blown films comprising such C2C3 random copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetic flowmeters. More particularly, the present invention relates to a magnetic flowmeter specifically designed for the hydraulic fracturing industry that is capable of withstanding a variety of corrosive slurries, acids, bases, and solvents including a liner including partially stabilized magnesium zirconia (MgPSZ).

Abstract: A tubular structure for transporting heat transfer fluid including at least: i) a layer (1) in contact with the fluid including at least one thermoplastic polymer P1 that is semicrystalline with Tm1 greater than or equal to 160° C., as determined according to the standard 1 1357-3 (2013) or amorphous with Tg1 greater than or equal to 100° C., as determined according to the standard 1 1357-2 (2013), said layer (1) containing no fibers, ii) a layer (2) including at least: (a) a thermoplastic polymer P2 that is semicrystalline, in particular a polyamide with Tm2 greater than or equal to 170° C. or amorphous with Tg2 greater than or equal to 100° C., or a polyolefin with Tm greater than 100° C.; (b) optional continuous fibers, the polymer P2 being identical to P1 or different from P1 in which case the polymers P1 and P2 adhere at least partially to one another.

Abstract: The invention provides a pneumatic conveying system having a series of supply lines with at least portions of the lines being wear resistant to extend the useful lifespan of an agricultural product delivery applicator. The wear resistant supply line(s) may be made from a hard material and have a curve(s) defined by angled or mitered segments that are welded or otherwise joined to collectively provide the curve(s) The wear resistant supply lines may be at least partially reinforced by way of, for example, welded or other build up wear resistant material(s) at high wear zones of the supply lines.

Abstract: A casing may have a tubular body formed by a wall extending axially from a first end to a second end, the tubular body having a bore therein throughout. The wall may radially extend from an inner surface of the tubular body to an outer surface of the tubular body. The wall may include a base layer and one or more secondary layers attached to the base layer. The one or more secondary layers may be a rubber or smart foam.

Abstract: A 6-dof parallel robot with a double-gyroscopic component comprises a fixed platform (1), a moving platform (2) and two modules of 3-dof translational robotic component (3); wherein two modules of 3-dof translational robotic component (3) are connected between the moving platform (2) and the fixed platform (1). The 6-dof parallel robot with a double-gyroscopic component provided by the present invention has the following advantages: excellent dynamic performance, compact structure, six degrees of freedom motion with no singularity, high rigidity, high precision, good stability, a large rotational workspace, etc., thus having a broad prospect in both scientific research and industrial application.

Abstract: Downhole hanger systems and methods for hanging a first structure from a second structure in downhole environments are described. The systems include a first structure and a second structure, with the first structure disposed within the second structure. A composite joint is arranged on an outer surface of the first structure. The composite joint is formed of a material configured to be fused to both the first structure and the second structure and form a hanger joint having a shear strength of at least 2 ksi when the material is fused to the outer surface of the first structure and an inner surface of the second structure.

Abstract: A component part for a motor vehicle having a hollow profile portion of a fiber-reinforced plastic and a load introduction element of a metal material. The hollow profile portion and the load introduction element are connected in a common connection portion via a nondetachable, glued plug-in connection in which an end portion of the load introduction element and an end portion of the hollow profile portion engage in one another by positive engagement. The end portion of the load introduction element has a spline with teeth extending in longitudinal direction of the common connection portion so that the stiffness of the end portion of the load introduction element reduced in longitudinal direction of the common connection portion.

Abstract: Corrosion-resistant coated articles and a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating processes are disclosed. The article includes a metallic material having a first composition including a first iron concentration and a first chromium concentration, the first iron concentration being greater than the first chromium concentration, a surface of the metallic material having a second composition including a second iron concentration and a second chromium concentration, the second chromium concentration being less than the first chromium concentration, an oxide layer on the surface of the metallic material having a third composition including an iron oxide concentration and a chromium oxide concentration, the chromium oxide concentration being greater than the iron oxide concentration and being devoid of precipitates, and a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating on the oxide layer.

Abstract: A system comprising a protective jacket for insulating pipe is provided. The protective jacket comprises a first metal shell comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface comprises a moisture protective coating, and the exterior surface comprises a film adhered to the exterior surface by an adhesive, and wherein the adhesive provides for a toolless removal of the film.

Abstract: A double tube includes an inner tube having a corrugated petal shape in a wave form in an outer tube. The double tube is manufactured by a method including: inserting the inner tube into the outer tube and coaxially disposing the inner tube and the outer tube; inserting a plurality of petal forming bars into a space between the outer tube and the inner tube and arranging the petal forming bars along a circumferential direction at predetermined intervals; disposing an assembly of the outer tube, the inner tube, and the petal forming bars in a mold of a hydroforming machine; supplying a fluid in the inner tube while applying a pressure to the inner tube in an axial direction to expand the inner tube; and separating the petal forming bars from the space between the outer tube and the inner tube.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a multilayer tubular structure (MLT) intended for transporting fluids such as air, oil, water, a urea solution, a cooling liquid made from glycol, a transmission oil cooler (TOC), or an air conditioning liquid, or a fuel such as petrol, in particular bio-petrol, or diesel, in particular bio-diesel, comprising at least one layer (1) and at least one layer (2), said layer (1) comprising a composition comprising: -a) at least 50% by weight of at least one semi-aromatic polyamide of formula W/ZT, -b) at least 10% by weight, preferably at least 15%, of an impact modifier, -c) between 0 and 20% by weight of at least once plasticiser, -d) between 0 and 40% by weight of at least one additive, the sum of a) +b) +c) +d) being equal to 100%, said layer (2) comprising a composition comprising a?) at least 50% by weight of at least one short-chain semi-crystalline polyamide referred to as (A), said short-chain aliphatic polyamide (A) being of formula X Y/Z, or formula V/Z, -b?) between 0 and

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a multilayer pipe (1) from a tubular element having a metallurgical bond comprising at least one outer pipe (10) of metallic material and one inner pipe (20) of metallic material arranged within the outer pipe, the inner surface of the outer pipe (10) being mechanically bonded to the outer surface of the inner pipe (20) at least in parts of their interface, in which, in a production line, the tubular element is simultaneously heated and drawn, wherein each portion of the tubular element is submitted to heating by induction and then to hot-drawing, wherein the tubular element is drawn with a mandrel located therein. Through this process, the existing mechanical connection between the pipes is trans-formed in a metallurgical connection. The invention also relates to a multilayer pipe (1) produced for this process, wherein the outer pipe (10) is made of a carbon manganese steel alloy and the inner pipe (2) is made of a corrosion-resistant alloy.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner is provided, as well as methods of using the same. The system and method for efficiently and safely installing a pipe liner may provide an inverter configured to invert the pipe liner by introducing pressure into the pipe liner; provide a top roller, provide an assist system located between the inverter and the top roller, the assist system comprising: a main housing having a main housing top and a main housing bottom, and each of the main housing top and the main housing bottom having an opening; a first interior roller; a second interior roller; and a first motor; and feed the pipe liner onto the top roller, wherein the assist system feeds the pipe liner from the top roller to the inverter in an efficient and controller manner.

Abstract: A riser for a subsea well comprises a first riser section that may be similar to conventional risers in design and material specifications. A second riser section comprises a passive fracture section that is specifically designed to shear or fracture under design conditions, such as extreme events (e.g., extreme weather or waves, loss of control of a rig or vessel, a rig or vessel moving from a desired position). The passive fracture section is designed to fracture first to prevent or minimize damage to other well equipment, such as at the seabed.

Abstract: An example embodiment includes a remotely controlled pipeline section internal repair device. In some embodiments, the repair apparatus comprises elastomer seal rings that expand between an apparatus internal metal sleeve and the inner diameter of the pipe. The mechanical pressure exerted by the elastomer rings is such that the apparatus contains the internal fluid, as well as prevents ingress of external fluid when the pipeline is submerged.

Abstract: An extrudable aluminum alloy for a micro channel and round tube heat exchanger application including silicon in an amount that ranges between 0.15 and 0.30 wt %, iron in an amount that is less than or equal to 0.15 wt %, manganese in amount that ranges between 0.50 and 0.90 wt %, zinc in amount of no greater than 0.03 wt %, copper in amount of no greater than 0.03 wt %, and nickel in an amount of no greater than 0.01 wt %.

Abstract: A tubular string for a subterranean well comprises a first string that is located in the well and that can access or traverse horizons of interest, such as during drilling, completion, or workover. A second tubular string is assembled above this first tubular string and is selected so that only this second tubular string normally traverses a blow out preventer during periods when there is an elevated risk that the blow out preventer will be actuated. The second tubular string is made of a more easily shearable material than the first tubular string, such as a titanium alloy, an aluminum alloy, or a composite material. A third or further tubular strings may be assembled above the second tubular string, such as in subsea applications.

Abstract: The methods including applying a corrosion resistant alloy to a metal substrate to create a bimetal blank. The bimetal blank can undergo a variety of shaping and machining operations to form the net shape and internal structures of the part. Further, the part can undergo a finishing operation (e.g. polishing) to create the desired cosmetic appearance on the exterior surfaces and remove any surface imperfections resulting from the shaping and machining operations.

Abstract: Waterproof, breathable garments and methods of making are provided. The garments may include a laminate of a seamless ePTFE membrane and at least one textile. The garment is conformable over a range of sizes, and may be shaped to fit numerous sizes and shapes of forming molds. The ePTFE membrane may shrink to fit, or, alternatively, be stretched to fit, a mold having a desired size to form a garment. Such a conformable ePTFE membrane may allow for forming multiple sizes of garments with various sizes and shapes of molds. In embodiments where the ePTFE membrane is seamless and continuous, the garment eliminates the need for a waterproof seam tape, which is conventionally used to make garments waterproof.

Abstract: A double wall steel tube includes an inner tube wall and an outer tube wall. The inner and outer tube walls are formed from a tubing material including an inner layer of iron steel, first and second outer layers of an alloy of aluminum and silicon, a first intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the first outer layer, and a second intermediate layer disposed between the inner layer and the second outer layer. The first and second intermediate layers include aluminum, silicon and iron. The inner and outer tube walls are brazed together.

Abstract: Methods for functionalizing the surface of nanofiber substrates, including electrospun fibers and non-woven or woven mats of fibers are described. Functionalized nanofiber substrates presenting biologically active moieties such as biotin and saccharides are described.

Abstract: A refrigeration system including a suction line heat exchanger having a first conduit including a refrigerant liquid which flows inside of the first conduit from the condenser to the evaporator. Also the refrigeration system includes a second conduit in thermal communication with the first conduit and includes a refrigerant fluid, typically a vapor, which flows inside of the second conduit in an opposite direction of flow from the first conduit from the evaporator to the compressor. Additionally, at least one heating device is in thermal communication with at least one of the first conduit and second conduit and is configured to communicate with a refrigeration control system to apply heat along a portion of both the first conduit and the second conduit adjacent to the heating device thereby regulating the flow rate of the refrigerant liquid in the first conduit and the second conduit.

Abstract: A vinyl ester resin composition comprising a reaction product of: (a) a polyepoxide resin; (b) an unsaturated carboxylic acid; and (c) a reactive carboxyl group terminated amphiphilic block copolymer, a reactive epoxy group terminated amphiphilic block copolymer, or a mixture thereof; and a cured thermoset composite product produced from the above vinyl ester resin composition.

Abstract: Insulated pipe systems or assemblies include a particulate, composite or monolithic insulating aerogel material. Techniques for installing or manufacturing such systems or assemblies are described, as are components useful in the installation or manufacture processes.

Abstract: A liquid ejection dispenser includes: a sleeve ring; and a tube, extending from one end of the sleeve ring. One end of the tube is provided with a liquid output end, while on an end surface of the sleeve ring is provided with a first positioning point and a second positioning point. In the sleeve ring is provided with a penetrating and trumpet shape hole, one end of the hole is in communication with the tube. As such, through fixing and sealing the sleeve ring on a press ejection head of a perfume bottle, and aligning the nozzle of the press ejection head with a position between the first positioning point and the second positioning point, in pressing down the press ejection head, the perfume in the perfume bottle will flow from the nozzle into a dispenser bottle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for guiding a medical needle, including said medical needle (1) and an insert (2) that is rotatably, translatably, and slidably arranged in the needle (1), wherein said device is characterized in that the insert (2) has, in the free state thereof, a curved distal portion (21), and in that the needle has at least two regions (11, 12), the mechanical behaviors of which are different, wherein the mechanical behaviors of each region (11, 12) and of the curved distal portion (21) of the insert are selected such that a movement of the insert (2) into the needle (1) causes a local deformation of the needle and/or of the insert. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing said device.