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Electrochemically active chemicals and mixtures for manufacturing thermal batteries. Thermal batteries, constituents and components of thermal batteries.

Goods & Services

Thermal batteries, constituents and components of thermal batteries being pellets, headers or powders, sold as a unit

Abstract

The present invention relates to an oxygen carrier solid, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof in a chemical looping redox process such as chemical looping combustion (CLC). The solid in particulate form includes a total copper content (X) ranging from 5% to 39% expressed as CuO by weight relative to the total weight of the solid in its oxidized form, and a ceramic matrix within which said copper is dispersed, the matrix including a first sub-stoichiometric spinel of formula MgaAlbO4, and/or a second sub-stoichiometric spinel of formula CucMgdAleO4. The carrier solid includes an amount Y of MgO as a weight percentage of the oxygen carrier solid of between 1% and 23%, and Y<−0.6342X+26.223.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 35/08 - Spheres
• B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalystsProcesses, in general, for activation of catalysts
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 23/78 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with alkali- or alkaline earth metals or beryllium

Goods & Services

Chemical products and electrochemically active mixtures intended for the manufacture of thermal batteries. Thermal batteries, constituents and components of thermal batteries.

Goods & Services

Thermal batteries, constituents and components in the nature of structural parts of thermal batteries, namely, pellets

Abstract

The present invention concerns a combustion reactor (300) for chemical looping combustion (CLC) configured to operate in a fluidised bed, comprising: a lower chamber (320) forming a first reaction zone for the combustion of a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of particles of an oxidation-reduction active mass, comprising a first side wall and being configured to include a dense fluidised bed; an elongate upper chamber (340) with smaller passage cross-section than that of the lower chamber, forming a second reaction zone for the combustion of gaseous effluents originating from the combustion in the lower portion, comprising a second side wall and being configured to include a dilute fluidised bed; an intermediate portion (330) connecting the two chambers, and including an inner wall forming a right angle with the side walls of the two chambers. The invention also relates to the facility and the CLC process incorporating such a reactor (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 10/18 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles DetailsAccessories
• F23C 10/00 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles

Abstract

ab4cde44. The carrier solid comprises a quantity Y of MgO as a percentage by weight of the oxygen-carrier solid of between 1% and 23%, and Y < -0.6342X + 26.223.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/72 - Copper
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 21/10 - MagnesiumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalystsProcesses, in general, for activation of catalysts
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment

Abstract

The invention relates to jet fuel compositions, in particular jet fuel compositions having improved cold properties, and more particularly improved freezing point with respect to theoretical linear behavior, which are mixtures of jet fuel from petroleum origin and renewable component.To this effect, a jet fuel composition comprising a petroleum derived jet fuel component and a renewable component consisting of hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids is proposed, wherein the jet fuel composition contains 1 to 50vol% of the renewable component and has a freezing point of -40°C or below, preferably of -47°C and below, and the petroleum derived jet fuel component has a content of C9-C12 normal paraffins from 17wt% to 30wt%.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for measuring the flocculation threshold of a colloidal medium, in particular a colloidal medium containing asphaltenes, by addition of aliphatic solvent, comprising: - a measurement cell (10) operating by direct optical transmission and comprising a measurement chamber (101) for receiving the medium, a light emitter (12) for emitting a light beam entering into the measurement chamber in an emission direction and a photoelectric light receiver (14) for directly receiving the light beam exiting the measurement chamber and delivering a current when it receives a light flux; - a control system comprising a system (17) for driving the light emitter, configured to vary the luminous intensity of the emitted light beam between a minimum value and a maximum value, and a measurement system (18) for measuring the current delivered by the light receiver (14), comprising a current-voltage converter (19) configured to receive the current delivered by the light receiver (14) and to deliver a voltage, the converter (19) comprising a controlled switch (190) configured to distribute the current in a circuit chosen from at least two impedance circuits (191, 192) having different impedances, a variable gain amplifier (20) configured to receive the voltage delivered by the current-voltage converter (19) and to deliver a voltage equal or proportional to the incoming voltage and an analogue-to-digital converter (21) configured to receive the voltage delivered by the variable gain amplifier (20) and to deliver a digital signal (S) representative of the quantity of current delivered by the light receiver; and a management system (22) of the control system (16) configured to control the driving system (17), the switch (190) and the variable gain amplifier (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/83 - Turbidimetric titration
• G01N 21/51 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid inside a container, e.g. in an ampoule
• G01N 21/59 - Transmissivity
• G01N 33/28 - Oils

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for measuring the flocculation threshold of a colloidal medium by means of the addition of an aliphatic solvent, the device comprising: a measuring cell (10) operating by means of direct optical transmission, said measuring cell including a measuring chamber which is defined by fixed walls and intended to receive the medium inside the measuring chamber, a light transmitter (12) configured to transmit a light beam entering the measuring chamber in a transmission direction, a light receiver (14) configured to directly receive the light beam leaving the measuring chamber, optionally an optical element located between the transmitter and the measuring chamber, and a motorised movement member (16) for moving one element chosen from among the transmitter, the measuring cell and the optical element, in a direction parallel to the transmission direction; and a system (20) for managing the motorised movement member, which system is designed to adjust the volume of the measuring chamber through which the light beam passes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/83 - Turbidimetric titration
• G01N 21/51 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid inside a container, e.g. in an ampoule
• G01N 21/59 - Transmissivity
• G01N 33/28 - Oils

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and a method for chemical looping combustion, for which the end of the intake duct (4) opening out within the chamber of the separator (1) is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane (H).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 10/10 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed the particles being circulated to a section, e.g. a heat-exchange section or a return duct, at least partially shielded from the combustion zone, before being reintroduced into the combustion zone characterised by the arrangement of separation apparatus, e.g. cyclones, for separating particles from the flue gases the separation apparatus being located outside the combustion chamber
• F23C 9/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for returning combustion products or flue gases to the combustion chamber
• F23J 15/02 - Arrangements of devices for treating smoke or fumes of purifiers, e.g. for removing noxious material

Abstract

Provided is a modular, scalable and decentralized high voltage battery system that employs signaling and communications between a plurality of battery modules of the system without a central battery management controller. Via signaling mechanisms, each battery module of the plurality of battery modules of the system can perform precharging, discharging, charging, and safety functions in a manner that is extensible regardless of a number of battery modules in the system in series and in parallel and in a manner that does not require significant operator intervention.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

The invention relates to a subsea heating apparatus (34) for heating a subsea component (22) extending along a longitudinal direction (X), comprising: - an induction coupler (40) including a first section (42) with first core part(s) (44) and a second section (46) with second core parts (48), a respective first magnetic core part being coupled with a second magnetic core part to form a magnetic core ring (50) adapted to surround an electrical conductor (38) to be connected to a power source, - at least one component electrical cable (52) associated with the subsea component to be heated and adapted to receive power via the induction coupler for heating the subsea component. The coupler includes several windings (54) each wound around a respective second core part and connected to respective component electrical cable(s). The second section is adapted to be attached to the subsea component and several second core parts are arranged in distinct radial positions around the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F16L 53/34 - Heating of pipes or pipe systems using electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields, e.g. induction, dielectric or microwave heating

Abstract

The invention relates to a CLC plant for the combustion of solid hydrocarbon feedstocks generating particles of unburnt residues, comprising a solid/solid separator above the combustion reactor in order to efficiently separate the particles of the oxygen-carrying solid from the particles of unburnt residues contained in the gas/solid mixture (14) exiting from the combustion reactor. The chamber (1) of the solid/solid separator, the combustion reactor and the inlet (2) for the gas/solid mixture (14) of the chamber have a parallelepiped shape. The inlet (2) is equipped at its top with means (3) for distribution of said gas/solid mixture in the chamber which extend over the entire length of the inlet, improving the solid/solid separation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 10/01 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles in a fluidised bed of catalytic particles
• F23C 10/02 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed
• F23C 10/08 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed the particles being circulated to a section, e.g. a heat-exchange section or a return duct, at least partially shielded from the combustion zone, before being reintroduced into the combustion zone characterised by the arrangement of separation apparatus, e.g. cyclones, for separating particles from the flue gases
• F23C 10/20 - Inlets for fluidisation air, e.g. gridsBottoms
• F23C 13/00 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in the presence of catalytic material

Abstract

c) a step for co-grinding the solid torrefied biomass effluent obtained from step b) in the presence of a second biomass feed in order to obtain a powder.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10J 3/62 - Processes with separate withdrawal of the distillation products
• C10B 49/02 - Destructive distillation of solid carbonaceous materials by direct heating with heat-carrying agents including the partial combustion of the solid material to be treated with hot gases or vapours, e.g. hot gases obtained by partial combustion of the charge
• C10B 53/02 - Destructive distillation, specially adapted for particular solid raw materials or solid raw materials in special form of cellulose-containing material
• C10B 57/10 - Drying
• C10B 57/14 - Features of low-temperature carbonising processes
• C10L 5/36 - Shape
• C10L 5/44 - Solid fuels essentially based on materials of non-mineral origin on vegetable substances
• C10L 9/08 - Treating solid fuels to improve their combustion by heat treatment, e.g. calcining

Abstract

The invention relates to an integrated method for thermal conversion and indirect combustion of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock in a redox chemical loop for producing hydrocarbon streams. The heavy hydrocarbon feedstock (1) is brought into contact with inert particles (2) in a thermal conversion zone (100). Thermal conversion in the absence of hydrogen, water vapour and a catalyst produces a first gaseous effluent of hydrocarbon compounds (4) and coke, which effluent is deposited on the inert particles (5). The latter is then burned in a redox chemical loop (200) in the presence of oxygen-carrying solid particles (6). The inert particles thus flow between the thermal conversion zone (100) and a reduction zone (300) of the chemical loop while the oxygen-carrying solid particles flow between the oxidation (400) and reduction zones (300) of the chemical loop.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 9/00 - Thermal non-catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils
• C10G 9/28 - Thermal non-catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid material
• C10G 47/22 - Non-catalytic cracking in the presence of hydrogen
• C10G 47/24 - Cracking of hydrocarbon oils, in the presence of hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds, to obtain lower boiling fractions with moving solid particles
• C10G 49/10 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils, in the presence of hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds, not provided for in a single one of groups , , , , or with moving solid particles
• C10B 55/04 - Coking mineral oils, bitumen, tar or the like, or mixtures thereof, with solid carbonaceous materials with solid materials with moving solid materials
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/08 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with moving particles
• B01J 8/32 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with introduction into the fluidised bed of more than one kind of moving particles
• F23C 10/02 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 8/26 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with two or more fluidised beds, e.g. reactor and regeneration installations
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• C10B 55/10 - Coking mineral oils, bitumen, tar or the like, or mixtures thereof, with solid carbonaceous materials with solid materials with moving solid materials in dispersed form according to the "fluidised bed" technique
• F23C 6/04 - Combustion apparatus characterised by the combination of two or more combustion chambers in series connection
• F23C 10/00 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles
• F23C 10/26 - Devices for removal of material from the bed combined with devices for partial reintroduction of material into the bed, e.g. after separation of agglomerated parts
• F23C 10/30 - Control devices specially adapted for fluidised bed combustion apparatus for controlling the level of the bed or the amount of material in the bed
• F23C 10/10 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed the particles being circulated to a section, e.g. a heat-exchange section or a return duct, at least partially shielded from the combustion zone, before being reintroduced into the combustion zone characterised by the arrangement of separation apparatus, e.g. cyclones, for separating particles from the flue gases the separation apparatus being located outside the combustion chamber

Abstract

The invention relates to a system and method for detecting and quantifying gaseous constituents in the atmosphere by means of a laser system, in particular by a LIDAR system implementing the OSAS method and the Scheimpflug principle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/33 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using ultraviolet light
• G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
• G01N 21/53 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid within a flowing fluid, e.g. smoke
• G01S 17/32 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for estimating the solvent power So of a flux, in particular a flux whose solvent power So cannot be measured in accordance with the standard ASTM D7157, in particular in accordance with the standard ASTM D7157-18 (2018 Edition), on the basis of physical characteristics of the flux. The invention also relates to a method for predicting the stability of a mixture comprising at least one hydrocarbon flux containing asphaltenes and at least one such flux.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/28 - Oils
• G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties

Abstract

The invention relates to a valve with a variable opening (10) for controlling the flow of a mixture of solids and fluids, such as the mixture present in petroleum processing equipment. The valve comprises: - a tubular pipe (12), - first (14) and second (16) planar plates extending transversally to the pipe (12), one of which is rigidly connected to the pipe (12) and the other is able to pivot. The plates are drilled with a central opening (141, 161) and a plurality of peripheral openings (143, 163) which are arranged circumferentially around the central opening, and at least the form and spacing of which match. Each peripheral opening (143) of the first plate with openings is surrounded by a shaft (145) which is rigidly connected to the first plate with openings and projects from a surface (14a) of said plate, which surface is located on the side opposite the second plate with openings. Said shafts enable redirection of debris falling onto the first plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 3/08 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor with pivoted closure members in the form of closure plates arranged between supply and discharge passages with circular closure plates rotatable around their centres
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
• F16K 31/54 - Mechanical actuating means with toothed gearing with pinion and rack

Abstract

The present invention relates to the conversion of a carbon source into acetyl phosphate with increased carbon yield. In particular, the invention provides metabolically engineered micro-organisms capable of producing acetyl phosphate from a carbon source with increased carbon yield, which micro-organisms have been transformed with at least one exogenous nucleic acid encoding a phosphoketolase having sedoheptulose-7-phosphate phosphoketolase activity and which are further genetically modified to have eliminated transketolase activity. The invention also provides methods for the production of chemicals using said micro-organisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 9/16 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on ester bonds (3.1)
• C12P 7/52 - Propionic acidButyric acids
• C12P 7/54 - Acetic acid
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for predicting the stability of a fluid and more particularly a hydrocarbon stream containing asphaltenes or a mixture of hydrocarbon streams containing asphaltenes. The method uses X-ray fluorescence measurement of the concentrations of chemical elements that constitute molecules or species likely to precipitate, such as nickel, vanadium and sulphur, in order to measure and predict the stability of a fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/28 - Oils

Abstract

I−1 of the contactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
• H01H 1/00 - Contacts

Abstract

The present invention is notably directed to methods and systems for protecting a pre-charge circuit. The present invention is further directed to related computer-implemented program product. The method comprises monitoring the current flowing through the current limiting device, calculating the energy loading of the current limiting device over time, and managing the system state to prevent damaging operation of the pre-charge circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/28 - Supervision thereof, e.g. detecting power-supply failure by out of limits supervision
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

The present invention is notably directed to methods and systems for protecting a pre-charge circuit. The present invention is further directed to related computer-implemented program product. The method comprises monitoring the current flowing through the current limiting device, calculating the energy loading of the current limiting device over time, and managing the system state to prevent damaging operation of the pre-charge circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

Abstract

Method for the preparation of a composition enriched in 2-methyl-but-2-ene and use for making a polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C07C 5/25 - Migration of carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• C07C 11/10 - Alkenes with five carbon atoms
• C08F 210/16 - Copolymers of ethene with alpha-alkenes, e.g. EP rubbers

Abstract

The invention relates to an injection device (10) for atomizing a liquid into droplets using a gas, comprising a hollow tubular body (12) having a longitudinal direction (X). An inner wall (13) defines a first region, referred to as contact region (Z1), and a second region (Z2). The body includes: —at least two inlet ports (14; 16) for injecting liquid and an inlet port for injecting gas, all of said ports extending to the first region (Z1); —at least one outlet port (18), located downstream of the first and second regions, for discharging the atomized liquid. The body (12) has an inner cross-section that varies continuously or constantly over the entire length thereof. Between regions (Z1) and (Z2), the inner wall (13) includes at least one baffle (261) which is shaped such that in each plane running perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the body containing said baffle, the baffle reduces an inner cross-section of the body over the entire periphery of the inner wall (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

a) of each strip.

IPC Classes  ?

• F27B 15/06 - Arrangements of linings
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique
• C10G 75/00 - Inhibiting corrosion or fouling in apparatus for treatment or conversion of hydrocarbon oils, in general
• F27D 1/14 - Supports for linings

Abstract

The invention relates to a lining (10) intended to be positioned inside a chamber (1) to promote contact between fluids circulating inside said chamber, said lining comprising a plurality of separate criss-crossing strips (12): - first strips (12.1i) parallel to a first direction (D1) and defining a plurality of first planes spaced apart from each other; - second strips (12.2i) parallel to a second direction (D2) forming an angle with the first direction (D1) and defining a plurality of second planes spaced apart from each other. In each first plane, a free space separates two first adjacent strips in a direction perpendicular to the first direction and receives a second strip, the first and second strips being secured together. Each separate strip of at least one stage is perforated (12) and selected from a strip made from a stamped metal sheet and a strip made from an expanded metal sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 19/32 - Packing elements in the form of grids or built-up elements for forming a unit or module inside the apparatus for mass or heat transfer

Abstract

The invention relates to an injection device (10) for atomizing a liquid into droplets using a gas, comprising a hollow tubular body (12) having a longitudinal direction (X). An inner wall (13) defines a first region, referred to as contact region (Z1), and a second region (Z2). The body (12) has an inner cross-section that varies continuously or constantly over the entire length thereof except at the junction between the first and second regions, where the inner wall (13) of the body includes at least one cavity (201) which increases the size of the inner cross-section of the body, said at least one cavity extending over a predefined length in the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique
• B01J 8/24 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas sensor for revealing a target gas, which comprises an image-acquisition unit (10) with a plurality of optical channels (10a, 10b, ...), an image-processing unit (20) and a computing unit (30). The image-processing unit is suitable for deducing a value of a radiation transmission coefficient which is relative to an analysis spectral band, and which can be attributed to a quantity of the target gas present in a part of the input optical field. Preferably, several analysis bands are used in parallel. The computing unit is suitable for deducing an evaluation of the quantity of the target gas from the value of the radiation transmission coefficient relative to each analysis band. Such a gas sensor can be compact, easily transportable, even on board a drone, and can provide results of the evaluation of the quantity of the target gas in real time or near real time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
• G01M 3/38 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using light

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exoskeleton (1) for carrying and handling photovoltaic panels (9) comprising: - a carrying harness (3) configured to be positioned on the user's torso, - an articulated arm (5) attached to the carrying harness (3) at a first end (5a) and comprising a gripping unit (7) for a photovoltaic panel (9) at a second end (5b), the articulated arm (5) comprising a plurality of pivot links (50), the axes of rotation of which are configured to extend substantially parallel to the rostro-caudal axis of the user to allow the photovoltaic panel (9) to be moved relative to the user's torso, wherein the articulated arm (5) is movable between a handling position in which the articulated arm (5) extends in a forward direction to accompany an arm of the user and allow the photovoltaic panel (9) to be handled and a carrying position in which the articulated arm (5) is folded in a rear position to allow the photovoltaic panel (9) to be positioned parallel to the dorsal portion of the carrying harness (3) and in that the exoskeleton (1) comprises means for locking the articulated arm (5) in the carrying position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a surfactant composition for forming a foam and improving conformance in a subterranean formation, the surfactant composition comprising: at least one compound of formula (I): (I) R1xx-O-R2wherein: R1is a hydrogen atom or a linear or a branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; R2is a hydrogen atom or a linear or a branched alkyl radical having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms; G is a sugar unit; and x is a number from 1 to 10; and at least one of: a compound of formula (II): (II) R323y22z222 -M+wherein: R3is a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms; y is a number from 0 to 20; z is a number from 0 to 20; and M+is a monovalent cation; and/or a compound of formula (III) wherein: R4, R5, R6, R7independently are a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and A-is a halogen anion chosen from F-Cl-, Br-, l-; and wherein the surfactant composition is an aqueous solution which is injected into the subterranean formation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants
• C09K 8/594 - Compositions used in combination with injected gas
• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
• C09K 8/518 - Foams

Abstract

The invention notably relates to computer-implemented designing of a geological simulation grid configured for hydrocarbon flow simulation in a geological environment. The designing of the geological simulation grid comprises providing (S10) a geometrical grid having cells and representing the geological environment; providing (S20) a structural model that represents geological surfaces of the geological environment, the geological surfaces comprising one or more geological surfaces each in contact with at least one other geological surface; and determining (S30), for each geological surface of the structural model, pairs of cells that represent the geological surface, the pairs of cells determined for at least one respective geological surface in contact with at least one respective other geological surface each including a first cell and a second cell located both on a same side of the at least one respective other geological surface. This improves the field of geological simulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

A flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells is provided, including a layer of photovoltaic cells that are connected to one another; a front layer and a back layer configured to encapsulate the layer of photovoltaic cells; and an outer film of flexible material with anti-soiling properties disposed on the front layer, the outer film having an average roughness that is less than 1 μm. There is also provided a method for decreasing or limiting soiling on a surface of a flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells, the method including applying an outer film of flexible material with anti-soiling properties to the front layer, the outer film having an average roughness that is less than 1 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• H01L 31/046 - PV modules composed of a plurality of thin film solar cells deposited on the same substrate
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation (1) comprising at least one upper layer (2) and at least one lower layer (3), the permeability of the upper layer being higher than the permeability of the lower layer; the method comprising the steps of injecting a polymer solution (4), containing a polymer, into the upper layer; injecting an aqueous solution (5) into the lower layer, the aqueous solution having a lower salinity than the polymer solution; and collecting hydrocarbons displaced by the injected polymer solution and/or the injected aqueous solution.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons

Abstract

The present invention is in the field of rotational moulding for the production of objects manufactured of a material containing a curable raw material. In particular, the present invention concerns systems and methods for improved temperature control during the moulding process and objects produced using said system and methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 33/04 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated heating or cooling means using liquids, gas or steam
• B29C 35/02 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising
• B29C 41/04 - Rotational or centrifugal casting, i.e. coating the inside of a mould by rotating the mould
• B29C 41/46 - Heating or cooling
• B29C 41/52 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• B29C 41/06 - Rotational or centrifugal casting, i.e. coating the inside of a mould by rotating the mould about two or more axes
• B29C 35/16 - Cooling

Abstract

A method for determining hydrocarbon production of a reservoir, comprising: modeling the reservoir with a gridded model having a coarse partition and a fine partition; determining a first matrix based on a Jacobian matrix function of the gridded model; determining (205) a first projector matrix as a concatenation of relevant generalized eigenvectors of a first square matrix and a second square matrix derived from the first matrix; extracting (602) a submatrix from the first projector matrix; determining (605) a projector matrix based on a concatenation of vectors derived from relevant generalized eigenvectors of a third square matrix and a fourth square matrix derived from said submatrix; determining a preconditioner operator based on the projector matrix; and determining hydrocarbon production for the reservoir based on the preconditioner operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations
• G06F 17/16 - Matrix or vector computation

Abstract

22 and CO; and of contacting said feed stream with said catalyst composition and said one or more acidic materials under reaction conditions to provide product stream. Said process is remarkable in that said catalyst composition comprises an active phase comprising CuFe deposited on a carbon-containing support, and the one or more acidic materials are one or more zeolites having a Si/Al molar ratio ranging between 2 and 200.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/156 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used containing iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof
• C07C 31/08 - Ethanol
• C07C 31/02 - Monohydroxylic acyclic alcohols

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising copper and iron on a support for use in a process for the synthesis of higher alcohols from a syngas feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, the catalyst composition being remarkable in that the support is one or more zeolite, in that the total content of iron and copper is ranging from 1 to 10 wt.% based on the total weight of the catalyst composition and as determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, in that the Cu/Fe bulk molar ratio is ranging from 1.1:1.0 to 5.0:1.0 as determined by XRF spectroscopy.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
• B01J 23/745 - Iron
• B01J 23/78 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with alkali- or alkaline earth metals or beryllium
• B01J 29/46 - Iron group metals or copper
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 29/145 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of an oxygen-containing functional group of C=O containing groups, e.g. —COOH of ketones with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C10L 1/182 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing hydroxy groupsSalts thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to an injection valve for an analysis apparatus comprising an analysis column, the injection valve comprising a rotative body compressed against a base by a compressive element, the rotative body comprising a lower surface in contact with the base and at least one recess on the lower surface configured to receive a fluid sample, wherein the base comprises a vaporization chamber which comprises an injection conduit having an upper end and a lower end, the vaporization chamber further comprising a carrier phase inlet in fluid communication with the injection conduit, wherein the injection conduit is configured for being in fluid communication with the analysis column of the analysis apparatus via the lower end when the injection valve is mounted on the analysis apparatus, and wherein, in an injection configuration of the rotative body, the recess is in fluid communication only with the injection conduit, via the upper end thereof. The present invention further relates to an analysis set comprising said injection valve and to a method of analyzing a fluid in said analysis set.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
• F16K 27/04 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of sliding valves
• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
• G01N 30/02 - Column chromatography

Abstract

The present invention relates to a surfactant composition, comprising at least one first surfactant compound of formula (I): (I) R123x22y2w33 -M+wherein: R1is a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; x is a number from 2 to 24; y is a number from 0 to 24; w is a number from 0 to 2; and M+is a monovalent cation; and at least one second surfactant compound of formula (II): (II) R222zz-H wherein: R2 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and z is a number from 1 to 30. The present invention further relates to a method for extracting hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing a microfluidic device, in particular, a sol-gel method for producing a microfluidic device in hybrid silica glass. The invention also relates to a microfluidic device obtainable by the method as described above and to microfluidic device in hybrid silica glass comprising at least one microchannel having a depth of at least 1 μm, preferably between 1 μm and 1 mm, and more preferably between 10 and 100 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B81C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• C03B 19/12 - Other methods of shaping glass by liquid-phase reaction processes
• B01J 31/02 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal anchoring mesh intended to be secured to a metal wall of a chamber of a fluid catalytic cracking unit, in order to form cells (64). Said metal anchoring mesh comprises a plurality of wavy elementary parts (12, 14) connected successively together, forming cylindrical surfaces that are able to respectively define said cells, said cylindrical surfaces each having a central axis of symmetry A, the wavy elementary parts (12,14) each having protruding tongues (42′, 44′), said protruding tongues being able to extend respectively inside said cells (64). Said tongues (42′, 44′) extend along a length less than a quarter of the distance d that extends between said cylindrical surface and said central axis of symmetry A of said cylindrical surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 8/24 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/02 - Apparatus characterised by being constructed of material selected for its chemically-resistant properties
• B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
• B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• C10G 11/00 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils
• C10G 11/14 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

The present invention concerns a combustion reactor (300) for chemical looping combustion (CLC) configured to operate in a fluidised bed, comprising: a lower chamber (320) forming a first reaction zone for the combustion of a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of particles of an oxidation-reduction active mass, comprising a first side wall and being configured to include a dense fluidised bed; an elongate upper chamber (340) with smaller passage cross-section than that of the lower chamber, forming a second reaction zone for the combustion of gaseous effluents originating from the combustion in the lower portion, comprising a second side wall and being configured to include a dilute fluidised bed; an intermediate portion (330) connecting the two chambers, and including an inner wall forming a right angle with the side walls of the two chambers. The invention also relates to the facility and the CLC process incorporating such a reactor (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention concerns a solid/solid separator of a chemical looping combustion (CLC) facility, comprising an enclosure formed successively by: a cyclonic upper portion (17, 18) comprising a supply line (16) of a gaseous mixture comprising particles of an oxygen-carrying solid and unburnt particles coming from a reduction reactor of the facility, and an outlet line (31) for a gaseous stream comprising the majority of the unburnt particles; a cylindrical middle portion (20) extending the cyclonic portion, and configured to operate a separation by dilute-phase elutriation; a lower portion (21, 22) for particle collection into which the middle portion opens, the lower portion comprising a main injection system of a first fluidisation gas (28), being configured to comprise a dense fluidised bed of particles (25) and comprising a discharge line (27) of a stream mainly comprising the oxygen-carrying particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention concerns a combustion reactor (300) for chemical looping combustion (CLC) configured to operate in a fluidised bed, comprising: a lower chamber (320) forming a first reaction zone for the combustion of a hydrocarbon feedstock in the presence of particles of an oxidation-reduction active mass, comprising a first side wall and being configured to include a dense fluidised bed; an elongate upper chamber (340) with smaller passage cross-section than that of the lower chamber, forming a second reaction zone for the combustion of gaseous effluents originating from the combustion in the lower portion, comprising a second side wall and being configured to include a dilute fluidised bed; an intermediate portion (330) connecting the two chambers, and including an inner wall forming a right angle with the side walls of the two chambers. The invention also relates to the facility and the CLC process incorporating such a reactor (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention refers to a three terminal tandem solar generation unit (1) comprising: - a first absorbing layer (7) made of a perovskite type compound, - a second absorbing layer (11, 11'), - a first and a second interdigitated front contacts (5a, 5b) arranged on the front side of the first absorbing layer (7), the first front contact (5a) having a first polarity and the second front contact (5b) having a second polarity, - a back contact (17, 17') having the first or the second polarity arranged on the back side of the second absorbing layer (11, 11'), - an interface layer (9, 90, 9', 90') arranged between the first (7) and the second (11, 11') absorbing layers comprising a first semiconductor sub-layer (9a, 90a, 9a', 90a') doped according to the first polarity and a second sub-layer (9b, 90b, 9b', 90b') doped according to the second polarity and configured for enabling carriers associated with a polarity different than the polarity of the back contact (17, 17') to be transferred from the second absorbing layer (11, 11') to the first absorbing layer (7) to be collected by the front contact (5a, 5b) having a polarity different than the polarity of the back contact (17, 17').

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/078 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier including different types of potential barriers provided for in two or more of groups
• H01L 31/0224 - Electrodes
• H01L 51/44 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation - Details of devices
• H01L 27/30 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for either the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation

Abstract

The present invention refers to a method for assessing a location of a potential solar power plant using a transportable measuring station (100), said measuring station (100) comprising the following sensors: -a set of pyranometers (1) configured to measure solar irradiance, -a temperature sensor (3), -an anemometer (5), -a shading sensor (7), and wireless communication means (23), the method comprising the following steps: -a measuring step (103) wherein at least the solar irradiance, the temperature, the wind speed and the shading are measured using the different sensors of the transportable measuring station (100), -a transmission step (105) wherein the measurements are transmitted via the wireless communication means (23) toward a remote device, -an analyzation step (107) wherein the potential solar energy production that could be obtained by using photovoltaic modules at the location of the transportable measuring station (100) is assessed based on the transmitted measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01W 1/12 - Sunshine-duration recorders

Abstract

The present invention refers to a method for assessing a location of a potential solar power plant using a transportable measuring station (100), said measuring station (100) comprising the following sensors: - a set of pyranometers (1) configured to measure solar irradiance, - a temperature sensor (3), - an anemometer (5), - an albedometer (15), and wireless communication means (23), the method comprising the following steps: - a measuring step (103) wherein at least the solar irradiance, the temperature, the wind speed and the albedo are measured using the different sensors of the transportable measuring station (100), - a transmission step (105) wherein the measurements are transmitted via the wireless communication means (23) toward a remote device, - an analyzation step (107) wherein the potential solar energy production that could be obtained by using photovoltaic modules at the location of the transportable measuring station (100) is assessed based on the transmitted measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01W 1/12 - Sunshine-duration recorders

Abstract

The invention notably relates to a computer-implemented method of water management for an industrial site, the method comprising collecting, via user- interaction, data related to one or more exploitation scenarios of the industrial site, for each respective exploitation scenario, computing, automatically by a computer system and based on the collected data, for each indicator of a plurality of indicators, a respective indicator value, the plurality of indicators comprising a first group of one or more water risk assessment indicators and a second group of one or more environmental footprint indicators, and displaying, simultaneously on a display of the computer system, a plurality of graphical representations including for the indicator value of each indicator of the first group and the second group, a respective graphical representation. The invention improves water management for an industrial site.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply

Abstract

A process for treating a flow of natural gas (7) having an initial CO2 concentration and a flow of flue gas (9) having an initial CO2 concentration, comprising the following steps: - a first gas treatment wherein the flow of flue gas reacts with a first flow of liquid (47) having a first CO2 content, in order to obtain a flow of treated flue gas (29) having a final CO2 concentration lower than the initial CO2 concentration of the flow of flue gas (9), and a second flow of liquid (49) having a second CO2 content higher than the first CO2 content, - a second gas treatment wherein the flow of natural gas reacts with said second flow of liquid, and wherein a flow of treated natural gas (17) and a third flow of liquid (51) are obtained, the flow of treated natural gas having a final CO2 concentration lower than the initial CO2 concentration of the flow of natural gas, and the third flow of liquid having a third CO2 content higher than the second CO2 content, and - regenerating said third flow of liquid in order to obtain said first flow of liquid and a flow of residual gas (31) comprising CO2 at a concentration higher than 90vol%.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

The method comprises providing at least one seismic source in a seismic source area and providing a plurality of seismic receivers in said seismic source area, said method comprising measuring a first type of ground vibrations induced in a subsurface of the area of interest by the at least one seismic source with the plurality of seismic receivers. The method further comprises measuring with the plurality of seismic receivers at least one second type of ground vibrations induced by a mechanical source different from the or from each seismic source and analyzing the second type of ground vibrations to determine at least one information among: a physical parameter of the subsurface and/or, a presence of human and/or an animal and/or a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
• G01V 1/104 - Generating seismic energy using explosive charges
• G01V 1/18 - Receiving elements, e.g. seismometer, geophone
• G01V 1/22 - Transmitting seismic signals to recording or processing apparatus
• G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices

Abstract

The present invention relates to a collecting device for collecting gas, said collecting device being adapted to be connected to a drilling equipment, the collecting device comprising: a skirt adapted to define an internal volume of the skirt; a connection element adapted to connect the drilling equipment to the skirt, in such a way that the drilling equipment partially extends in the internal volume of the skirt; and a gas collecting system adapted to collect gas contained in the internal volume of the skirt.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21F 7/00 - Methods or devices for drawing-off gases with or without subsequent use of the gas for any purpose
• E21B 43/01 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells specially adapted for obtaining from underwater installations
• E21B 21/015 - Means engaging the bore entrance, e.g. hoods for collecting dust

Abstract

A subsea well intervention method implemented on a well (200) from a floating vessel (100), said floating vessel not comprising a derrick, the method comprising a step of connecting a power line (207) directly between a remotely operated vehicle (206) and the blowout preventer module (202) for powering the blowout preventer module, the remotely operated vehicle (206) being connected to a control unit (107) located on the floating vessel via a remotely operated vehicle umbilical (106).

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 33/03 - Well headsSetting-up thereof
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements
• E21B 41/04 - Manipulators for underwater operations, e.g. temporarily connected to well heads

Abstract

The invention deal with a probe (12) intended to be partially introduced into a ground from a flying vehicle, to carry out measurements in the ground, the probe (12) comprising: - a hollow casing (50) defining a closed housing (52), - at least a sensor (54A) received in the closed housing (52), the sensor (54A) being able to sense a physical quantity related to the ground; - at least an emitter (56) received in the closed housing (52), the emitter (56) being able to send data representative of the physical quantity sensed by the sensor (54A); - at least a power source (58) received in the closed housing (52). The closed housing (52) comprises at least one inner compartment (80) and at least one outer compartment (82) surrounding at least partially the inner compartment (80), the hollow casing (52) comprising at least two assembled longitudinal parts (78) defining the inner compartment (80) and the outer compartment (82).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
• G01V 1/22 - Transmitting seismic signals to recording or processing apparatus
• G01V 11/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods combining techniques covered by two or more of main groups
• G01V 1/16 - Receiving elements for seismic signalsArrangements or adaptations of receiving elements
• G01V 1/18 - Receiving elements, e.g. seismometer, geophone

Abstract

The present invention refers to a photovoltaic cell (1) comprising a heterojunction with a base layer (L4, L4', L4'') made from an Aluminium-Arsenic-basedalloy and an emitter layer (L3, L3') made from an Indium-Phosphorous based alloy wherein the emitter layer (L3, L3') has a thickness smaller than 100 nm and acts as a passivation layer to prevent oxidation of the base layer and reduces surface recombination (L4, L4', L4'').

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/0304 - Inorganic materials including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds
• H01L 31/0725 - Multiple junction or tandem solar cells
• H01L 31/0735 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the PN heterojunction type comprising only AIIIBV compound semiconductors, e.g. GaAs/AlGaAs or InP/GaInAs solar cells
• H01L 31/075 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the PIN type, e.g. amorphous silicon PIN solar cells
• H01L 31/076 - Multiple junction or tandem solar cells
• H01L 31/043 - Mechanically stacked PV cells
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determining of an exploration or exploitation scheme for a real subsoil, this method comprising: - determining a first scoring value based on a determined geometry of the subsoil, said first scoring value represents the ability of the subsoil to guide native H2 to a ground location; - determining a second scoring value based on a determined volume of serpentine in the subsoil, said determined volume of serpentine in the subsoil may be oxidized; - determining a third scoring value based on a porosity value or a permeability value of rock in the subsoil, - determining a fourth scoring value based on presence of ultrabasic rock in the subsoil or presence of plate margin or plate boundary; - determining an exploration or exploitation scheme based on the first scoring value, the second scoring value, the third scoring value and fourth scoring value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
• G01V 3/00 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation
• G01V 7/00 - Measuring gravitational fields or wavesGravimetric prospecting or detecting
• G01V 11/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods combining techniques covered by two or more of main groups

Abstract

The invention concerns an automated system for preparing, detecting and analysing a first fluid sample containing biological species, the preparation, detection and analysis system comprising: - At least one fluidic cartridge (2) that comprises at least one fluidic concentration and lysis module (MF1) and one fluidic detection module (MF2) comprising an array (30) of several amplification chambers arranged in parallel; An apparatus comprising, in particular, o A mechanical assembly comprising at least one movable rod (100) fastened to the frame and comprising a free end arranged to cooperate with a flexible membrane (203) of the fluidic concentration and lysis module (MF1), o An optical measurement system (13) for measuring fluorescence through one or more amplification chambers of the fluidic detection module (MF2) of the cartridge, o A control and processing unit (UC).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatusHeat insulating devices
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
• G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation
• C12N 1/06 - Lysis of microorganisms

Abstract

The present invention discloses a process for the catalytic cracking of a weakly coking feedstock having a Conradson carbon residue of 0.1% by weight and a hydrogen content of greater than 12.7% by weight, comprising at least a feedstock cracking zone, a zone for separating/stripping the effluents from the coked catalyst particles and a zone for regenerating said particles, characterized in that at least a solid carbon material in the fluidized state, having a carbon content equal to or greater than 80% by weight, is injected upstream of and/or during the catalyst regeneration step into a dense bed of coked catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/26 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with two or more fluidised beds, e.g. reactor and regeneration installations
• B01J 8/32 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with introduction into the fluidised bed of more than one kind of moving particles
• B01J 8/34 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with stationary packing material in the fluidised bed, e.g. bricks, wire rings, baffles
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique
• B01J 38/30 - Treating with free oxygen-containing gas in gaseous suspension, e.g. fluidised bed
• B01J 38/02 - Heat treatment
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/24 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique
• C07C 4/06 - Catalytic processes

Abstract

The invention relates to a feedstock injector (2′) for injecting an atomized hydrocarbon feedstock into a tubular-type reactor with substantially upward or downward flow that is intended to be used in a fluid catalytic cracking unit, having: at least one hollow cylindrical body (41); at least a first and a second inlet openings (40, 42) for respectively injecting a liquid hydrocarbon feedstock to be cracked and an atomizing gas into said cylindrical body (41); at least one contact chamber (46) arranged inside said hollow cylindrical body, in which said liquid hydrocarbon feedstock to be cracked and said atomizing gas are intended to be brought into contact in order to atomize said liquid hydrocarbon feedstock to be cracked; and at least one outlet opening (44) that opens on the inside of said reactor in order to eject said liquid hydrocarbon feedstock thus atomized. According to the invention, each element of the injector (2′) is formed of a ceramic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 19/02 - Apparatus characterised by being constructed of material selected for its chemically-resistant properties
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique
• C04B 35/628 - Coating the powders
• C04B 35/64 - Burning or sintering processes
• C04B 35/80 - Fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like

Abstract

The structure (18), comprises : - a hull (30) extending longitudinally along a longitudinal hull axis (A-A'),; - a mooring equipment (34), comprising a first group (60) of mooring lines (62) connected to an anchor on the bottom of the body of water (12), the mooring lines (62) of the first group (60) protruding laterally beyond a first side of the hull (30), opposite the second side of the hull (30). The mooring equipment (34) comprises a second group (64) of mooring lines (66) protruding laterally beyond the second side, and connected to an anchor located away from the second side on the bottom of the body of water. The mooring lines (62) of the first group (60) are connected on the first side of the hull (30), the space (82) facing a second lateral wall (40) of the hull (30) being free of mooring lines.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 21/50 - Anchoring arrangements for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
• B63B 25/16 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid closed heat-insulated
• B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines

Abstract

The invention relates to a photovoltaic cell, comprising : a silicon crystal cell body (7) comprising a cell front surface (S), an antireflection coating covering (11, 13) at least partially the cell front surface (S), comprising at least two surfaces (3, 4) exhibiting different colours forming a decorative pattern, metallic front contacts (5), providing electrical connection for the generation of electrical current using the photovoltaic effect, forming at least partially a contour of one of the two antireflection coating surfaces (3, 4) exhibiting different colours. The invention also relates to the associated photovoltaic module and the associated manufacturing process.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/02 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof - Details
• H01L 31/0216 - Coatings

Abstract

A method for determining travertine deposit comprising: /a/ receiving a geological gridded model comprising a plurality of cells; /b/ receiving a source cell or a group of source cells of the geological gridded model corresponding to a source; /c/ determining a trajectory of a particle introduced at the source based on stochastic movements; /d/ updating a travertine deposit in cells located on the trajectory of the particle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 11/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods combining techniques covered by two or more of main groups
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for deep desulphurization of low sulphur content feedstock comprising the steps of providing a low sulphur content hydrocarbon feedstock and contacting said hydrocarbon feedstock with a cobalt-molybdenum desulphurizing system or a nickel-molybdenum desulphurizing system in an oxide form in order to obtain a very low sulphur product comprising less than 5 ppm by weight sulphur.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 45/08 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to eliminate hetero atoms without changing the skeleton of the hydrocarbon involved and without cracking into lower boiling hydrocarbonsHydrofinishing characterised by the catalyst used containing nickel or cobalt metal, or compounds thereof in combination with chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten metals, or compounds thereof
• C10G 45/50 - Hydrogenation of the aromatic hydrocarbons characterised by the catalyst used containing nickel or cobalt metal, or compounds thereof in combination with chromium, molybdenum or tungsten metal, or compounds thereof
• C10G 65/08 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by two or more hydrotreatment processes only plural serial stages only including only refining steps at least one step being a hydrogenation of the aromatic hydrocarbons

Abstract

a) of the internal element (20) and attached thereto, —a hollow metal support (40) having an internal surface (42) defining the remainder of the through-passage passing through in the longitudinal direction (X), the said sleeve also being attached to one end of the support (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 8/44 - Fluidisation grids
• B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

The invention relates to a transmission device (10) intended to be deployed above a treetop using an airborne platform, the transmission device (10) comprising: - an anchorage system (36) intended to be borne by the treetop, - a first transmitting/receiving unit (38) fixed to the anchorage system (36) intended to receive a first signal received from below the treetop, and/or to transmit a second signal, received from above the treetop, below the treetop, - a second transmitting/receiving unit (40) fixed to the anchorage system (36) intended to receive the first signal from the first transmitting/receiving unit (38) and to transmit said signal above the treetop, and/or intended to transmit the second signal to the first transmitting/receiving unit (38). The first and the second transmitting/receiving unit (38, 40) are vertically offset and the second transmitting/receiving unit (38) is disposed above the anchorage system (36), when said anchorage system (36) is borne by the treetop.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/22 - Transmitting seismic signals to recording or processing apparatus
• H01Q 1/00 - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas

Abstract

The invention concerns an industrial facility (1) comprising at least one line for supplying fluid, typically a gas, containing helium or dihydrogen (H2), also called for simplicity "hydrogen", and at least one nitrogen supply line, the lines supplying helium, dihydrogen and nitrogen to a device (10) for transforming the dihydrogen into ammonia (NH3) for producing ammonia by reaction of nitrogen and dihydrogen, the transformation device (10) comprising at least one outlet line for helium-enriched fluid (gas) and a separate outlet line for ammonia, the helium-enriched fluid having a helium proportion by volume greater than 90% with respect to the total volume of the fluid at the outlet of the transformation device (10). The invention also concerns an industrial process and a method for helium enrichment of a fluid containing helium and dihydrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 23/00 - Noble gasesCompounds thereof
• C01C 1/04 - Preparation of ammonia by synthesis
• B01D 53/047 - Pressure swing adsorption

Abstract

233) for the production of ammonia, the ammonia produced being directed to at least one supply pipe for at least one tank which stores ammonia in liquid form. The invention relates to a method for recovering dihydrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
• C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
• C01C 1/04 - Preparation of ammonia by synthesis
• E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells

Abstract

bathybathy wellsedsed marginbathybathy marginsubsub marginsubsub model) for the passive margin area using a geodynamic basin model, - determining (570) at least one set of optimal model input parameters of the geodynamic basin model, - computing (580) at least one thermal parameter of the passive margin area using the optimal set of model input parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

at least one outlet orifice (18) situated downstream of the first and second zones, for removing the atomized liquid from the body. i) configured so that, in each plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body containing the said chicane, this chicane extends over just part of the periphery of the internal wall (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

i) projecting from the internal wall towards the inside of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flexible laminate (1) of photovoltaic cells, comprising at least: - a layer of photovoltaic cells (3) connected together, and - a front layer (5) and a rear layer (7) for encapsulating the layer of photovoltaic cells (3), said front (5) and rear (7) encapsulating layers taking the layer of photovoltaic cells (3) in a sandwich, the front encapsulating layer (5) comprises at least one glass fibre fabric (51) and at least one first encapsulation resin (53) comprising at least one polyolefin, and the rear encapsulating layer (7) comprises at least one glass fibre fabric (71) and a second encapsulating resin (73). The present invention also relates to a method for producing such a flexible laminate (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• H01L 31/049 - Protective back sheets

Abstract

The invention relates to a chemical looping combustion device and method, in which the end of the intake duct (4) which opens into the chamber of the separator (1) is at an incline with respect to a horizontal plane (H).

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 10/00 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles
• F23C 10/10 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed the particles being circulated to a section, e.g. a heat-exchange section or a return duct, at least partially shielded from the combustion zone, before being reintroduced into the combustion zone characterised by the arrangement of separation apparatus, e.g. cyclones, for separating particles from the flue gases the separation apparatus being located outside the combustion chamber
• F23C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F23C 10/24 - Devices for removal of material from the bed

Abstract

2322) in an amount of at least 50 wt.% on the total weight of said supported catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/52 - Gold
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 31/04 - Methanol

Abstract

233, and at least one additional metal selected from a noble metal; and in that the average particle size of said noble metal phase is, preferably at least 0.05 nm, and less than 5 nm as determined by STEM-EDX, characterized in that the catalyst is prepared by co-precipitation of a saline solution at a pH above 8.5 comprising an indium salt and a salt of the at least one additional metal selected from a noble metal and optionally further comprising a salt of the at least one alkaline earth metal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/52 - Gold
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• C07C 31/04 - Methanol
• B01J 37/03 - PrecipitationCo-precipitation

Abstract

A honeycomb metal anchoring structure, as described herein, is formed from a plurality of strips assembled in pairs so as to define a plurality of cells. Each strip is divided along its length into a plurality of portions, including at least one series of planar assembly portions juxtaposed and assembled with a series of assembly portions of an adjacent strip by fastening means, each strip having a lower longitudinal edge intended to be applied against a wall to be protected and an upper longitudinal edge opposite the lower longitudinal edge. The anchoring structure additionally comprises a plurality of protective tabs connecting each pair of juxtaposed assembly portions each protective tab being attached to an assembly portion by a longitudinal join line and extending in the direction of the juxtaposed assembly portion, at least up thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 19/02 - Apparatus characterised by being constructed of material selected for its chemically-resistant properties
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

The invention relates to a photovoltaic plant (100) comprising: at least one photovoltaic module (1), including at least one junction box (13) placed on a front face of the photovoltaic module (1), via which face the solar rays enter, in proximity to a peripheral edge (4) of said photovoltaic module (1), and at least one DC current cable (15, 17) that conveys the current generated by the at least one photovoltaic module (1), characterised in that it furthermore comprises a protective sheath (5) that is placed, on the front face of the photovoltaic module (1), encircling the junction box (13) and the DC current cable (15, 17), said protective sheath (5) having a cross section the height of which corresponds at least to the height of the junction box (13) and including a window (57) that is located in the face of the protective sheath (5) that makes contact with the photovoltaic module (1), via which window the junction box (13) protrudes from the protective sheath (5), and a closable longitudinal aperture (51) allowing the junction box (13) and the DC current cable (15, 17) to be accessed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection

Abstract

A method of creating a horizontal wellbore section comprises drilling the section in at least two stages. The method comprises drilling a first horizontal bore section. The first horizontal bore section is then provided with a first liner having a wall including initially-closed flow ports. The first liner isolates the wall of the first bore section. A second horizontal bore section is then drilled beyond the first horizontal bore section. The second horizontal bore section is provided with a second liner. Stimulation fluid is then directed into the first and second liners so that the stimulation fluid passes through the wall of the second liner to stimulate the second horizontal bore section. The flow ports in the wall of the first liner are then opened so that the stimulation fluid passes through the wall of the first liner to stimulate the first horizontal bore section.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/10 - Setting of casings, screens or liners in wells
• E21B 7/04 - Directional drilling
• E21B 33/12 - PackersPlugs
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures

Abstract

A gas injection element (10) for a system for distributing a gas inside a chamber of a fluid catalytic cracking unit. This injection member comprises a passage (14) extending entirely therethrough, and—an inner ceramic member (20) having an inner surface (22) that entirely delimits the through-passage (14); and—a hollow metal sleeve (30), inside which at least a portion of the inner member (20) is received, the sleeve (30) and the inner member (20) respectively having an inner surface (32) and an outer surface (24) with matching shapes allowing the inner member (20) to move relative to the sleeve (30) in a direction parallel to an axis (X) of the passage (14), the outer (32) and inner surfaces (24) being provided with fastening elements (26, 36) that engage to reversibly fasten the sleeve and the inner member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B01J 4/00 - Feed devicesFeed or outlet control devices

Abstract

The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module (1) comprising a rear layer (3) supporting a plurality of photovoltaic cells (5) which are electrically connected to each other. According to the invention, the photovoltaic cells (5) are arranged on the rear layer (3) such as to produce a final visual effect other than a monochrome matrix of rows and columns, such as a pattern (7) including at least one filled area (ZI), comprising photovoltaic cells (5), and at least one blank area (Z2), devoid of photovoltaic cells (5), the rear layer (3) further comprising at least one light redirection device (9) which is arranged in at least one blank area (Z2) of the pattern (7) and configured to direct a portion of the light rays in a blank area (Z2) of the pattern (7) towards the photovoltaic cells (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing a flexible laminate (1) of photovoltaic cells (3), which comprises the steps of: - assembling by lamination a layer of photovoltaic cells (3) connected to one another and front (5) and rear (7) layers for encapsulating the layer of photovoltaic cells (3), (101); - depositing a decorative film (9) on the front encapsulating layer (5), (102); and - depositing a protective layer (11) on the decorative film (9), (103).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a CLC facility for the combustion of solid hydrocarbon feedstock generating particles of unburned matter, comprising a solid/solid separator above the combustion reactor for effectively separating the particles of the oxygen-carrying solid from the particles of unburned matter contained in the gas-solid mixture (14) leaving the combustion reactor. The housing (1) of the solid/solid separator, the combustion reactor, and the inlet (2) of the gas-solid mixture (14) of the housing have a parallelepiped shape. The inlet (2) is provided, at the top thereof, with means (3) for distributing said gas-solid mixture into the housing, said means extending over the entire length of the inlet, improving the solid/solid separation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The invention relates to a CLC facility for the combustion of solid hydrocarbon feedstock generating particles of unburned matter, comprising a solid/solid separator above the combustion reactor for effectively separating the particles of the oxygen-carrying solid from the particles of unburned matter contained in the gas-solid mixture (14) leaving the combustion reactor. The housing (1) of the solid/solid separator, the combustion reactor, and the inlet (2) of the gas-solid mixture (14) of the housing have a parallelepiped shape. The inlet (2) is provided, at the top thereof, with means (3) for distributing said gas-solid mixture into the housing, said means extending over the entire length of the inlet, improving the solid/solid separation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

1016101291591111 α-olefins, using said polypeptides or said host cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic

Abstract

222 using such an electrocatalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/04 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by the material
• C25B 3/04 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by reduction

Abstract

The invention relates to an electricity production device comprising: – one or more photovoltaic modules, – at least one device or means for transferring at least some of the heat, received by at least one photovoltaic module, to at least one heat storage means or device, said heat storage device comprising at least one material that stores heat by a change in the enthalpy of the material), said electricity production device comprising a device or means for producing cold from the stored heat. The invention also relates to a method for producing electricity from solar energy, said method involving converting solar energy received by at least one photovoltaic module into electricity, storing at least some of the heat received by at least one photovoltaic module, generating cold from the stored heat, and possibly storing the generated cold and releasing the stored cold, in which the generated, or possibly stored, cold is transferred to at least one photovoltaic module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/42 - Cooling means
• H02S 10/20 - Systems characterised by their energy storage means

Abstract

The invention relates to a particle filtration device (20) for a reactor (10), said reactor defining a fluid inlet (17), receiving a granular bed (11) and being provided with a distribution tray (12) comprising a plate member (13) between said fluid inlet and said granular bed, said plate member defining openings (19) for the fluid to flow towards the granular bed, the distribution tray being sized and arranged inside the reactor such that the fluids injected via said fluid inlet are forced to pass through said openings of the tray in order to reach said granular bed, the filtration device comprising at least one filter element (21) that is permeable to the fluid while retaining any particles entrained by the fluid, wherein the filtration device is arranged to be installed on the distribution tray, so that said at least one filtering member is on a possible flow path (F) of the fluid towards or from a corresponding clearance of at least one opening of the plate member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/02 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds

Abstract

The invention concerns a process for recovering lipids produced by fermentation of microbial cells, comprising: (a) providing a fermentation medium containing microbial cells capable of producing lipids comprising mainly one or several fatty acids chosen from C18 and C19 fatty acids, (b) optionally mechanically lysing the microbial cells resulting in a lysed fermentation medium, optionally separated into a solid/liquid light phase containing lipids and a solid/liquid heavy phase containing the lysed cells, (c) demulsifying the fermentation medium, the lysed fermentation medium or the solid/liquid light phase by heating at a temperature from 30 to 80°C under agitation for at least 2 hours thereby generating a stream having a first phase containing mainly the lipids and a second phase containing water, and (d) separating the first phase containing the lipids. The process is performed without addition of chemical compound(s) at any stage of the process from step (b) to step (d).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
• C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils

Abstract

This method for data compression comprises a step (110) of providing data to be compressed and a step (130) of quantization of said data. This step comprising the sub-steps of forming (131) a set of exponents from the exponents of all of the numeric data items, of determining (132) in said set a first characteristic value so as the ratio of exponents less than this first characteristic value to the total number of exponents in the set is substantially equal to a predetermined ratio value, of determining (133) a second characteristic value as a number having in its floating point form a normalized mantissa and an exponent equal to the first characteristic value, and of determining (134) a quantization step using the second characteristic value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03M 7/30 - CompressionExpansionSuppression of unnecessary data, e.g. redundancy reduction
• H03M 7/24 - Conversion to or from floating-point codes

Abstract

The invention relates to an aquatic structure (4) equipped with a fairing (1), said fairing (1) comprising a flexible waterproof tarpaulin (2) configured to define an interior space (8) and an aperture (3) configured to put said interior space (8) into fluid communication with the environment, said interior space being configured to inflate when filled with water, wherein the aquatic structure (4) has a main direction, and the ratio of the maximum dimension of the fairing (1) orthogonal to the main direction of the aquatic structure (4), when the interior space of the tarpaulin (2) is inflated, relative to the diameter of the aquatic structure (4) orthogonal to the main direction is lower than or equal to 6. The invention also relates to a method for installing such a fairing (1) on an aquatic structure (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 21/66 - Equipment specially adapted for towing underwater objects or vessels, e.g. fairings for tow-cables
• F15D 1/12 - Influencing the flow of fluids around bodies of solid material by influencing the boundary layer

Abstract

The invention relates to a fairing (1) for an aquatic structure (4), comprising a flexible waterproof tarpaulin (2) configured to define an interior space (8) and an aperture (3) configured to put said interior space (8) into fluid communication with the environment, said interior space being configured to inflate when filled with water. The invention also relates to an aquatic structure (4) equipped with such a fairing (1), to a method for installing such a fairing (1) on an aquatic structure (4) and to the use of such a fairing (1) for reducing vortex-induced-vibrations and/or drag forces in an aquatic structure (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 21/66 - Equipment specially adapted for towing underwater objects or vessels, e.g. fairings for tow-cables
• F15D 1/12 - Influencing the flow of fluids around bodies of solid material by influencing the boundary layer

Abstract

The invention relates to a method or process for preparing a solar cell with at least one metal contact (10), wherein said solar cell (1) comprises a substrate (20) comprising a receiving layer (22) receiving said at least one metal contact (10), wherein said process comprises the following steps: (i) at least partially coating said receiving layer (22) with a molten metal layer (12), (ii) cooling said metal layer (12) to solidify the molten metal layer (12) into a solid metal layer (14) forming a metal contact (10), thereby (iii) providing a solar cell (1) with at least one metal contact (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/0224 - Electrodes
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an enclosure (10) of a fluid catalytic cracking unit in which an inner space is defined by a side wall (12) having a longitudinal axis extending substantially in the direction of gravity, said enclosure being provided with a plurality of mechanical separation cyclones (14, 16) located inside the inner space. The enclosure (10) comprises a supporting device (20) attached only to the cyclones (14, 16) by: an annular peripheral support element (202) extending along the side wall (12) in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X), separated from the side wall by a predetermined clearance; and a plurality of beams (206, 208) extending in the same plane as the peripheral support element (202), the beams being rigidly connected to the peripheral support element and to at least one mechanical separation cyclone by one end or by an attachment part distant from the ends thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
• B04C 5/28 - Multiple arrangement thereof for parallel flow
• C10G 11/18 - Catalytic cracking, in the absence of hydrogen, of hydrocarbon oils with preheated moving solid catalysts according to the "fluidised bed" technique

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for processing a coolant liquid, herein called suspension, retrieved from a cutting step of silicon ingots to produce wafers based on a diamond fixed abrasion process, the said suspension being an aqueous solution comprising kerf particles and additives such as surfactants, lubricants, anti-foaming agents, the additives having a concentration below 5% in volume, the method comprising steps for separating at least partially the silicon particles and the liquid part of the suspension, the said steps comprising: - an agglomeration step (100-3) wherein the suspension is stored in a container for a predetermined time longer than 10 minutes to enable agglomeration of remaining kerf particles to form clusters of kerf particles (100-3-2), - a centrifugation step (100-4) to produce a centrifugation cake or high- viscosity suspension comprising the clusters of kerf particles and a centrate comprising the liquid part of the suspension wherein the centrate has a concentration of kerf particles lower than lOg/L, preferably lower than lg/L.

IPC Classes  ?

• C30B 29/06 - Silicon
• C30B 35/00 - Apparatus not otherwise provided for, specially adapted for the growth, production or after-treatment of single crystals or of a homogeneous polycrystalline material with defined structure
• B28D 5/00 - Fine working of gems, jewels, crystals, e.g. of semiconductor materialApparatus therefor
• C01B 33/021 - Preparation

Abstract

(QIcellcell cell ) function of a respective position of the cell in the geological formation; - receiving a set of facies, each facies in said set being associated with a proportion and a quality index ordering in said formation; - associating a facies to each cell, said association comprising: /a/ selecting a cell with a lowest quality index within cells in the plurality of cells having no facies associated to; /b/ associating, to said cell, a facies with a lowest Quality index ordering within facies of the set of facies for which the respective proportion is not reached in the formation; /c/ reiterating steps /a/ to /c/ until all cells in the plurality of cells are associated with a facies.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for processing a biomass-containing feedstock, said method comprising at least the following steps: a) a step of drying said feedstock at a temperature between 20 and 180 °C for a duration of between 5 and 180 minutes, b) a step of torrefaction of the dried feedstock coming from step a) for producing at least one solid torrefied biomass effluent, and c) a step of co-grinding the solid torrefied biomass effluent from step b) in the presence of a second biomass feedstock in order to obtain a powder.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 5/36 - Shape
• B02C 21/00 - Disintegrating plant with or without drying of the material
• C10J 3/00 - Production of gases containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, e.g. synthesis gas or town gas, from solid carbonaceous materials by partial oxidation processes involving oxygen or steam
• C10L 5/44 - Solid fuels essentially based on materials of non-mineral origin on vegetable substances
• C10L 9/08 - Treating solid fuels to improve their combustion by heat treatment, e.g. calcining

Abstract

The invention relates to an oxygen carrier solid, its preparation and its use in a method of combustion of a hydrocarbon feedstock by active mass chemical-looping oxidation-reduction, i.e. chemical-looping combustion (CLC). The solid, which is in the form of particles, comprises an oxidation-reduction active mass composed of metal oxide(s) dispersed in a ceramic matrix comprising at least one oxide with a melting point higher than 1500° C., such as alumina, and has, initially, a specific macroporous texture. The oxygen carrier solid is prepared from an aqueous suspension containing precursor oxide grains for the ceramic matrix that have a specific size, by a spray-drying technique.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/72 - Copper
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 21/12 - Silica and alumina
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 37/03 - PrecipitationCo-precipitation
• B01J 37/08 - Heat treatment
• B01J 37/00 - Processes, in general, for preparing catalystsProcesses, in general, for activation of catalysts
• F23C 10/01 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles in a fluidised bed of catalytic particles
• F23C 10/04 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in a fluidised bed of fuel or other particles with means specially adapted for achieving or promoting a circulating movement of particles within the bed or for a recirculation of particles entrained from the bed the particles being circulated to a section, e.g. a heat-exchange section or a return duct, at least partially shielded from the combustion zone, before being reintroduced into the combustion zone
• F23C 13/08 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in the presence of catalytic material characterised by the catalytic material
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determination of real subsoil composition or structure characterized in that the method comprises: - reception of a model representing the real subsoil, said model comprising at least one parametric surface describing a geological formation in said model; - receiving a geological constraint to be satisfied by said geological formation; - determining if the constraint is satisfied by the said geological formation; - if the constraint is not satisfied by the said geological formation, distortion of the parametric surface so that the constraint is satisfied by the said geological formation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determination of real subsoil composition or structure characterized in that the method comprises: - reception of unmeshed model representing the real subsoil; - determination of a sediment trajectory in said model; - based on the sediment trajectory, determination of at least one parametric surface describing a sediment formation in said model; - based on the least one parametric surface, meshing the sediment formation in said model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass