Abstract

Disclosed is a method for managing stoppage of a pressurized-water nuclear reactor integrated into a submerged module for producing electrical power, in case of detection of a primary/secondary leak in a steam generator equipped with a safety valve, which generator is connected to the reactor and associated with a standby cooling unit. The method includes: detecting a primary/secondary leak in the steam generator; automatically stopping the reactor and isolating the broken steam generator; bringing the corresponding standby cooling unit online; monitoring the primary pressure and, once the primary pressure has passed below the set pressure of the safety valves of the steam generators, isolating the standby cooling unit of the broken steam generator; and continuing to passively cool the reactor with the remaining steam generators and cooling unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21D 3/06 - Safety arrangements responsive to faults within the plant
• G21C 19/28 - Arrangements for introducing fluent material into the reactor coreArrangements for removing fluent material from the reactor core
• G21D 1/00 - Details of nuclear power plant
• G21D 3/00 - Control of nuclear power plant

Abstract

Disclosed is an overcharge detection method for detecting an overcharging of an accumulator of a battery including a set of parallel branches each including accumulators disposed in series, wherein the method includes steps of: (i) collecting the measurements of the currents flowing in the branches of the battery; (ii) identifying at least one variation in current in one branch with respect to at least one other branch as a function of the measurements of current collected; (iii) determining a level of state of charge of the branch; and (iv) detecting an overcharging of an accumulator in the branch as a function of at least the variation in current identified and of the level of state of charge determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/387 - Determining ampere-hour charge capacity or SoC
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Goods & Services

Surface armed military ships.

Goods & Services

(1) Navires militaires armés de surface.

Abstract

An electrical apparatus, including: a circuit breaker having a breaking capacity and a breaking current; a DC voltage source including two batteries connected in parallel, connected in series with the circuit breaker, the sum of short-circuit currents of the batteries being greater than the breaking capacity, each battery including: a first branch including storage batteries and a switch connected in series; a second branch connected in parallel with the first branch and including a free-wheeling diode; an ammeter measuring output current; and a control circuit configured to detect a short-circuit. The control circuits simultaneously keep a majority of switches open and close one switch to apply a current passing through the circuit breaker which is higher than the breaking current and lower than the breaking capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
• H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for DC applications
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

This naval platform (1) of the type including at least one hull (2) equipped with steerable thrusters (3, 4, 5, 6) distributed on the latter and means (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) for controlling the orientation and the actuation of the latter, is characterized in that the control means comprise means (12) for illustrating at least one portion of the surface of the water around the naval platform (13) in proximity to the latter, associated with the means (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) for controlling at least one portion of the steerable thrusters (3, 4, 5, 6) for generating and directing a waterflow towards this portion of the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/08 - Ice-breakers
• B63H 25/46 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets
• B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elementsSteering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor onlySteering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• B63B 43/18 - Improving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for preventing collisionImproving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for reducing collision damage
• B63B 49/00 - Arrangements of nautical instruments or navigational aids
• B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor

Goods & Services

Submarines. Underwater construction; shipbuilding; repair, commissioning or maintenance of ships or submarines. Scientific and technological services as well as research and design relating thereto; industrial research and analysis services; design and development of computers and software; inspection of naval or underwater structures.

Abstract

The production method comprises a step of draping a fibrous reinforcement (12), in a plurality of superimposed layers, a step of applying resin into the fibrous reinforcement (12), and a step of polymerising the resin. The method comprises, prior to the draping step, a step of producing a cutout of predetermined shape in the fibrous reinforcement (12), and, during the draping step, the fibrous reinforcement layers (12) are superimposed by placing the cutouts facing each other, the assembly of cutouts of the superimposed layers forming an accommodation (21, 27) for at least one insert (14, 26).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
• B29C 33/12 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
• B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

Goods & Services

(1) Sous-marins. (1) Construction sous-marine, nommément services de construction d'hydroliennes; construction navale; services de réparation, de mise en service et d'entretien de navires et de sous-marins. (2) Services scientifiques et technologiques ainsi que services de recherches et de conception y relatifs, nommément services d'ingénierie navale, services d'ingénierie des infrastructures marines, services de conception de structures navales et sous-marines, services d'ingénierie nucléaire; services d'analyse et de recherches industrielles, nommément recherche technique dans le domaine naval, recherche en matière d'énergies marines renouvelables; conception et développement d'ordinateurs et de logiciels; services d'inspection de structures navales et sous-marines.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a containment (10) for a fuel cell system, notably for an underwater vehicle, comprising means for circulating a stream of gas, notably for ventilating said containment, between an injection mouth (14) situated in the lower part of the containment (10) and an extraction mouth (15) situated in the upper part of the containment (10), characterized in that at least one of the mouths (14, 15) is associated with means for bringing about controlled circulation of the stream of gas across the entire section of the containment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/102 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure
• H01M 8/04014 - Heat exchange using gaseous fluidsHeat exchange by combustion of reactants
• H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems

Abstract

The invention relates to a ventilation louvre (4), comprising: a front surface (10) intended for being visible and a rear surface (12) intended for being concealed; a grating (14), fins (24) attached to the grating substantially parallel to one another and defining ventilation passages between the front surface and the rear surface. Each fin has a substantially planar central surface that is substantially rectangular and defined by two side ends and two transverse ends, the transverse ends of the central portions of the fins being arranged parallel to the front plane and/or the rear plane, the side ends of the central portion of each fin having a length of 250 mm to 350 mm. The invention also relates to an associated naval vessel (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63J 2/04 - VentilationAir-conditioning of living spaces
• B63G 13/02 - Camouflage
• E06B 7/02 - Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows for providing ventilation, e.g. through double windowsArrangement of ventilation roses
• H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices
• H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems

Abstract

A system for attaching a thermal battery to a flange of a power supply section of an underwater craft, such as a torpedo, comprising a fixing sleeve arranged around and fixed to the battery and provided with fixing lugs comprising holes for the passage of screws for attachment to the flange, wherein the sleeve is in an overall shape of a C, of which an intermediate part and ends of branches comprise the fixing lugs for fixing the fixing sleeve to the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• B63G 8/08 - Propulsion
• H01M 6/38 - Deferred-action cells containing electrolyte and made operational by physical means, e.g. thermal cells by mechanical means
• H01M 6/36 - Deferred-action cells containing electrolyte and made operational by physical means, e.g. thermal cells
• H01M 6/44 - Grouping of primary cells into batteries of tubular or cup-shaped cells
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• A63H 23/04 - Self-propelled boats, ships or submarines
• F16B 13/06 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front combined with expanding sleeve
• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
• F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints
• B63B 21/50 - Anchoring arrangements for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
• F16L 3/223 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes

Goods & Services

Generators of electricity; turbine electricity generating machines; tidal turbine electricity generating machines; hydroelectric apparatus; hydroelectric installations. Installation and maintenance of electricity generators; installation and maintenance of hydroelectric apparatus; installation and maintenance of turbine electricity generating apparatus. Generation of electricity; hydroelectric generation of electricity. Licensing services; intellectual property licensing; licensing of technology; licensing of technology related to manufacture; licensing of electrical generation technology.

Abstract

The invention concerns an underwater vehicle equipped with electrochemical means of electrical power generation, characterized in that it comprises a data processing unit (2) with inputs connected to sensors (4) of a parameter selected from amongst temperature, pressure, and hydrogen concentration, of the water in the area of the vehicle, and of the electrochemical means of the vehicle, and with outputs connected to means (5) of transmitting signals to transmit signals authorizing (or not authorizing) an operator to approach the vehicle, depending on whether the sensed value of the parameter of the electrochemical means is in a predetermined range around the value of the parameter corresponding to water in the area of the underwater vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 19/36 - Marine torpedoes, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarinesSea mines having self-propulsion means adapted to be used for exercise purposes, e.g. indicating position or course
• F42B 19/00 - Marine torpedoes, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarinesSea mines having self-propulsion means
• F42B 19/12 - Propulsion specially adapted for torpedoes

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical apparatus (1), including: a circuit breaker (5) having an breaking capacity PdC and a breaking current Is; a DC voltage source including two batteries (3) connected in parallel, connected in series with the circuit breaker, the sum of the short-circuit currents of the batteries being greater than the breaking capacity, each battery comprising: a first branch including storage batteries (300) and a switch (310) connected in series; a second branch connected in parallel with the first branch and including a free-wheeling diode (340); an ammeter (320) measuring the output current; and a control circuit (330) configured to detect a short-circuit. The control circuits simultaneously keep the majority of said switches (310) open and close one switch in order to apply a current passing through the circuit breaker (5) which is higher than the breaking current Is and lower than the breaking capacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
• H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for DC applications
• H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for batteriesEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for accumulators
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elementsSteering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor onlySteering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Abstract

A support and guidance structure includes a support equipped with a guidance device configured to guide at least two masts in translation in a raising direction. The support delimits a respective housing for each of the masts, and a fixation device is configured to fix the support and guidance structure to a structural part of the underwater vehicle. Each housing is open, on all planes perpendicular to the raising direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/38 - Arrangement of visual or electronic watch equipment, e.g. of periscopes, of radar
• G02B 23/08 - Periscopes

Abstract

An underwater electricity production module includes an elongated cylindrical box, which includes a reactor compartment, which further includes a reservoir chamber and a dry chamber; an electricity production unit including a reactor container, the reactor container being placed in the dry chamber in a reactor pit having a first lower portion; and a circumferential wall including a first part delimiting the reservoir chamber, the first part being in a direct heat exchange relationship with water of the marine environment surrounding the elongated cylindrical box. The reservoir chamber has a second lower portion connected to the first lower portion through a water inlet duct placed along the circumferential wall. The reactor pit has a first upper portion connected to a corresponding portion of the reservoir chamber through a water return duct.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21C 9/00 - Emergency protection arrangements structurally associated with the reactor
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft
• G21C 13/00 - Pressure vesselsContainment vesselsContainment in general
• G21D 1/00 - Details of nuclear power plant

Abstract

This underwater electricity production module includes an elongated cylindrical box, which includes a reactor compartment and an electricity production unit. The reactor compartment includes a reservoir chamber and a dry chamber. A nuclear reactor is located in the dry chamber. The reservoir chamber forms a safety water storage reservoir. At least a radial wall of the reservoir chamber is in a direct heat exchange relationship with a marine environment that surrounds the cylindrical box. The nuclear reactor includes a nuclear boiler which includes a pressurizer connected through a depressurizing valve to the reservoir chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21C 9/004 - Pressure suppression
• B63B 35/00 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
• G21C 9/016 - Core catchers
• G21D 3/06 - Safety arrangements responsive to faults within the plant
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft
• B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Abstract

An underwater electricity production module includes an elongated cylindrical box, which includes a reactor compartment and an electricity generator compartment. The reactor compartment includes a reservoir chamber and a dry chamber. A nuclear reactor is located in the dry chamber. The reservoir chamber forms a safety water storage reservoir. At least a radial wall of the reservoir chamber is in a direct heat exchange relationship with a marine environment that surrounds the cylindrical box. The reservoir chamber and the dry chamber can be placed in fluid connection. A seawater inlet is formed in a radial wall of the receiving compartment. A duct connects the seawater inlet to the dry chamber. A quenching valve is in the duct. Opening of the quenching valve allows the dry chamber, and thus the nuclear reactor, to be quenched with seawater.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21C 9/00 - Emergency protection arrangements structurally associated with the reactor
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft
• G21C 13/00 - Pressure vesselsContainment vesselsContainment in general
• G21D 1/00 - Details of nuclear power plant

Abstract

The underwater electricity production module according to the invention includes means in the form of an elongated cylindrical box (12) in which means are integrated forming an electricity production unit including means forming a nuclear boiler (30), associated with electricity production means (37) connected to an external electricity distribution station by electrical cables, is characterized in that the nuclear boiler-forming means (30) are placed in a dry chamber (19) of the reactor compartment (18) associated with the chamber forming a safety water storage reservoir (20) of the reactor whereof at least the radial wall (53) is in a heat exchange relationship with the marine environment and in that the dry compartment (19) of the reactor container (18) is connected to the safety water storage reservoir chamber (20) of the reactor by depressurizing means (70) including means (71) forming a depressurizing valve placed in the upper portion of the dry chamber (19) and connected to one of the bubbler-forming means (72) placed in the lower portion of the storage reservoir chamber (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21C 9/004 - Pressure suppression
• B63B 35/00 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
• B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
• G21C 9/016 - Core catchers
• G21D 3/06 - Safety arrangements responsive to faults within the plant
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Abstract

An underwater electricity production module includes an elongated cylindrical casing, which includes an integrated electricity generation unit having a nuclear boiler. The generator is connected to an external electricity distribution station by electrical cables. The nuclear boiler is placed in a dry chamber of a reactor compartment associated with a chamber forming a safety water storage reservoir of the reactor. At least a radial wall of the reservoir chamber is in a direct heat exchange relationship with a marine environment that surrounds the underwater electricity production module in which the underwater electricity production module is submerged.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft
• G21C 9/00 - Emergency protection arrangements structurally associated with the reactor
• G21C 13/00 - Pressure vesselsContainment vesselsContainment in general
• G21D 1/00 - Details of nuclear power plant

Abstract

The underwater electricity production module according to the invention includes means in the form of an elongated cylindrical box (12) in which means are integrated forming an electricity production unit including means forming a nuclear boiler (30), associated with electricity production means (37) connected to an external electricity distribution station (7) by electrical cables (6), is characterized in that the nuclear boiler-forming means (30) include a secondary circuit (36) associated with the electricity production means (37) and a secondary backup circuit (60) in parallel on that secondary circuit and including at least one secondary passive heat exchanger (61) placed outside the underwater module (12) in the marine environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 15/18 - Emergency cooling arrangementsRemoving shut-down heat
• G21C 1/32 - Integral reactors, i.e. reactors wherein parts functionally associated with the reactor but not essential to the reaction, e.g. heat exchangers, are disposed inside the enclosure with the core
• B63B 35/00 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
• B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
• G21C 9/004 - Pressure suppression
• G21C 9/016 - Core catchers
• G21D 3/06 - Safety arrangements responsive to faults within the plant
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Abstract

This device comprises a spray assembly (40) for spraying fluid into the chamber, and a fluid feed pipe (42) intended to feed fluid to the spray assembly (40). It comprises a fluid-distributing intermediate receptacle (46) positioned between the feed pipe (42) and the spray assembly (40), the intermediate receptacle (46) being connected upstream to the feed pipe (42) and comprising a fluid-evacuating sidewall (52) delimiting through orifices (60) connected to the spray assembly (40). It comprises at least one pipe (44A to 44D) for evacuating fluid towards the chamber (19) and projecting into the intermediate receptacle (46) opposite the sidewall (52).

IPC Classes  ?

• G21C 9/00 - Emergency protection arrangements structurally associated with the reactor
• G21C 1/09 - Pressure regulating arrangements, i.e. pressurisers
• G21D 5/00 - Arrangements of reactor and engine in which reactor-produced heat is converted into mechanical energy

Abstract

A handling device for aircraft comprising a carriage with a turntable for receiving the nose wheel, said turntable being arranged on said carriage and being pivotally mounted relative to said carriage so that said turntable and said nose wheel can be oriented relative to said carriage and to said track. Said carriage further comprising a support base on which said turntable is disposed, characteristic in that said carriage further comprises a guide base for guiding said carriage on said track and movement means for linking said support base to said guide base. Said support base being able to move via said movement means translationally relative to said guide base and at a right angle to said track. Translation of said carriage captures the nose wheels of the aircraft and ensures traction parallel to the planes of the wheels during handling of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 13/00 - Vehicle-manoeuvring devices separate from the vehicle
• B64F 1/24 - Adaptations of turntables

Abstract

The support and guidance structure includes a support (14) equipped with means of guidance (16) of the mast (12) in a raising direction (Z), including a wall (32) extending in this direction (Z), and delimiting a housing (33) for the mast (12). The guidance means (16) include two guide rails (18), borne by the support (14), and two additional guidance elements (20), borne by the mast (12), each operating in tandem with a respective rail (18). Each rail (18) forms stops (18A) immobilizing the related guidance element (20) in a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the raising direction (Z) and the wall (32). The guidance means (16) include another guide rail (18), borne by the support (14), and another additional guidance element (20), borne by the mast (12), and operating in tandem with the other rail (18). The other rail (18) forms stops (18A) immobilizing the other guidance element (20) in a third direction (X) perpendicular to the raising direction (Z) and the second direction (Y). The housing (33) is open on substantially all planes perpendicular to the raising direction (Z).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/38 - Arrangement of visual or electronic watch equipment, e.g. of periscopes, of radar
• B63G 8/04 - Superstructure

Abstract

means of circulation (7) of the electrolyte between the electrochemical cell (3) and the reservoir (4), comprising a semi-axial flow pump arranged axially in the reservoir and comprising a motorized wheel rotatably mounted in a diffuser, characterized in that the diffuser has the general shape of a dome to direct the flow of the electrolyte coming out of the pump in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the pump, and thus of the reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• H01M 6/34 - Immersion cells, e.g. sea-water cells
• B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
• B63G 8/08 - Propulsion
• F04D 29/44 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers
• F42B 19/24 - Propulsion specially adapted for torpedoes by electric motors
• H01M 2/40 - Arrangements for moving electrolytes with external circulating path

Abstract

The invention relates to a structure for an underwater vehicle, which comprises a thick hull (1) that is, over at least a portion of the length thereof, generally cylindrical, and which is characterized in that the sidewalls of said structure (1) comprise, over at least a portion of the length of the cylinder, an acoustic deflection means (2) comprising, on each side of the thick hull, cladding members (2) having a V-shaped cross-section, which lie flat against the hull (1) and which are combined with said hull via a shock-absorbing and noise-damping means (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/34 - Camouflage
• B63G 8/39 - Arrangements of sonic watch equipment, e.g. low-frequency, sonar

Abstract

This floating support (1) for an offshore structure, in particular such as a wind turbine, of the type including means in the form of a support mast (2), the upper part of which is associated with the structure and the lower part of which is associated with means in the form a float (3), is characterized in that the means in the form a float (3) comprise means in the form of a cage (9, 10, 11) for receiving buoyancy tanks (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Goods & Services

(1) Drones marins, nommément drones marins pour l'utilisation dans la défense navale et dans des missions civiles de surveillances et d'interventions maritimes.

Abstract

An offshore wind turbine foundation comprising a platform carrying a support for the wind turbine tower in its central region, and a plurality of leg guides in its peripheral region; and a plurality of legs, each of which may be movable between a raised position for transport and lowered positions for resting on the seabed. Each leg is capable of freely sliding in its guide.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 17/00 - Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legsConstruction methods therefor
• E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
• E02B 17/02 - Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legsConstruction methods therefor placed by lowering the supporting construction to the bottom, e.g. with subsequent fixing thereto

Abstract

The invention relates to a submarine structure (1) comprising a thick inner shell (2) and a thin outer shell (3), with sonar receiving antenna means being placed on the sides of said structure. The structure is characterised in that the sonar receiving antenna means comprise receiver means (4) secured to the outer surface of the thin shell (3) and sound baffle means (5) secured to the inner surface of the thin shell (3) opposite the receiver means (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/39 - Arrangements of sonic watch equipment, e.g. low-frequency, sonar
• G10K 11/18 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound
• H04R 1/44 - Special adaptations for subaqueous use, e.g. for hydrophone

Abstract

Hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and methods for delivering feedstock to a hydrogen-producing region of a hydrogen-producing fuel processing assembly. In some embodiments, the fuel processing assemblies include a feedstock delivery system that includes a pump assembly and a stall prevention mechanism that is adapted to reduce pressure in an outlet conduit during periods in which the pump assembly is not emitting a liquid outlet stream within or above a hydrogen-producing pressure range. In some embodiments, pressure in the outlet conduit is isolated from pressure in the hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing assembly and is reduced during periods in which a liquid stream is not being pumped within or above a hydrogen-producing pressure range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• B01J 10/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting liquid with gaseous media other than in the presence of solid particlesApparatus specially adapted therefor
• C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
• C01B 6/24 - Hydrides containing at least two metals, e.g. Li(AlH4)Addition complexes thereof
• C01B 3/24 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds of hydrocarbons

Abstract

This offshore installation for producing electrical energy from thermal energy of the oceans includes a floating platform supporting a generator for producing electrical energy from the temperature difference of the water at the surface and at a depth and associated with a pipe for drawing up water from a depth, is characterized in that the pipe for drawing up water from a depth include three portions, including a first formed with a rigid pipe, the lower end of which is immersed at a great depth and the upper end of which is immersed in midwater at a reduced depth, a second portion formed with flexible pipes for connecting the upper end of this rigid suction pipe to a third portion forming a suction pipe, formed with rigid pumping pipes structuring a lattice of pipes attached under the platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• F03G 7/05 - Ocean thermal energy conversion, i.e. OTEC

Abstract

while keeping contact between the piece and the structural element, modifying the positioning of the piece with respect to the direction normal to the wall, until the predefined set of points of the piece coincides with the motif.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• B63B 9/00 - Methods of designing, building, maintaining, converting, refitting, repairing, or determining properties of, vessels, not otherwise provided for
• G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
• G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points

Abstract

b) comprising a nuclear boiler (28, 29) associated with electricity generation means (30, 31) connected to an external electricity distribution post (7) by means of electric cables (6). The lower portion of the casing (12) is provided with a base (14) that rests on the bed of the water body and anchoring means (15) for anchoring the module (1) to the bed. The invention is characterised in that the base (14) is essentially in the form of a sledge which extends from one end of the casing (12) to the other and the ends (50, 51) of which are curved in the form of a spatula at each end of the casing (12), said base including zones for absorbing variations in the length of the casing (12), linked to the variation in the pressure applied thereto when submerged or surfaced.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• G21C 13/024 - Supporting constructions for pressure vessels or containment vessels
• G21D 1/00 - Details of nuclear power plant
• G21C 11/04 - Biological shielding on waterborne craft

Abstract

A method of taking a plurality of measurements of the magnetic field using the plurality of sensors; includes assessing the inductive magnetic excitation; and determining the likely distribution of magnetic sources on the surface of the hull by resolving a system of equations derived from modeling the physical phenomena at play, on the basis of the plurality of measurements taken and the assessed inductive magnetic excitation. The model describes the induced magnetic sources as a distribution of dipolar sources and the remanent magnetic sources as a distribution of monopolar sources. A device (6) for determining the magnetization of the hull of a ship for implementing the method is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 33/00 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a system for loading/unloading a vehicle into/from a carrier ship through at least one opening provided in the rear of said ship comprising an angled vehicle-receiving ramp combined with a motor-driven means for loading/unloading the vehicle, characterized in that the motor-driven means for loading/unloading the vehicle comprises a crossbeam-shaped means for the ship that extends above the ramp and is combined with a vehicle-hoisting/releasing cable, which is in turn combined with a first drive means for hoisting/releasing the vehicle, and in that the crossbeam-shaped means is longitudinally movable, by means of a second drive means above the ramp, between a rear position for hoisting/releasing the vehicle and a front position for storing the vehicle on the ramp in the ship.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Goods & Services

(1) Dispositifs informatiques, nommément logiciels d'affichage de commandes et de localisation sur une carte géographique, et électroniques pour le traitement de l'information nommément ordinateurs, logiciels, transmetteurs, récepteurs et unités d'interface réseau pour la direction de combat et l'aide au commandement ou à la navigation; commutateurs, nommément commutateurs ethernet, optiques et tactiques; logiciels d'exploitation d'un serveur d'accès au réseau; consoles de visualisation, nommément moniteurs informatiques, moniteurs vidéo; grands écrans, nommément écrans de projection; logiciels d'administration et de supervision dans les domaines naval, nucléaire, aéronaval, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies; machines à calculer, nommément calculatrice; équipements pour le traitement de l'information, nommément ordinateurs; périphériques d'ordinateurs, nommément cartes réseau; équipements de sécurité informatique, nommément logiciels de sécurité, logiciels, pare-feu; radars, sonars, caméras; routeurs de réseaux, à savoir équipements d'interconnexion pour l'optimisation de la transmission des données; appareils et instruments de cryptage, nommément logiciels de cryptages de données; passerelles, à savoir équipements d'interconnexion reliant des réseaux ayant des conventions différentes et leur permettant de communiquer entre eux; manuels d'instruction ou d'enseignement sur supports informatiques, nommément CD-ROMs, disques compacts, DVD et clé USB contenant de l'information dans les domaines naval, nucléaire, aéronaval, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies; documentation technique, manuels d'utilisation, de maintenance, de réparation et d'instructions techniques sur supports informatiques, nommément CD-ROMs, disques compacts, DVD et clés USB contenant de l'information dans les domaines naval, nucléaire, aéronaval, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies; consoles électroniques de gestion et de commande des modules de lancement de missiles ou de torpilles ou du tir des munitions. Armes à feu, munition et projectiles; explosifs, feux d'artifices; dispositifs de combat intégrés pour navires ou sous-marins gérant et assurant la mise en oeuvre des armes telles que des canons, des missiles, des roquettes, des torpilles ou des mines; lanceurs de missiles, de roquettes, de torpilles ou de mines. (1) Construction de navires; réparation et entretien de navires, de sous-marins, de systèmes de combat, de drones; installation et mise en service de systèmes de combat ou de drones; montage et maintenance de systèmes de combat; installation, mise en service, entretien et réparation de systèmes et de composants embarqués sur des navires ou engins marins, nommément missiles, torpilles, mines, de drones.

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for actively controlling the steam-to-carbon ratio in hydrogen-producing fuel processing systems that include a feedstock delivery system. The feedstock delivery system supplies a combined feedstock stream including steam and carbon-containing feedstock to a hydrogen-producing region, which produces a mixed gas stream including hydrogen gas as a majority component therefrom. The systems and methods may include measuring a thermodynamic property of a steam stream, a carbon-containing feedstock stream, and/or the combined feedstock stream and controlling the flow rate and/or pressure of a water stream, the steam stream, and/or the carbon-containing feedstock stream based on a desired steam-to-carbon ratio in the combined feedstock stream and/or a desired flow rate of the mixed gas stream and may include feedforward and/or feedback control strategies.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts

Abstract

A system is provided that determines the length of an optical fiber unwound from or remaining on at least one storage reel. The fiber is used as a medium for transmitting information between a weapon and an underwater vehicle, from which the weapon was fired. The determination system measures the backscattered light power in the fiber, analyzes this power signal in order to detect a backscattered light power discontinuity that corresponds to the location of the fiber where the fiber leaves the reel, localizes this location along the fiber, and determines from this localization and from the length of fiber initially wound on the reel, the length of fiber unwound from or remaining on the reel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light

Goods & Services

(1) Machines-outils nommément machines-outils pour l'industrie de l'armement naval et de l'énergie; moteurs (à l'exception des moteurs pour véhicules terrestres) nommément moteurs d'outils à main, moteurs de machines, moteurs pour machinerie industrielle; accouplements et organes de transmission (à l'exception des moteurs pour véhicules terrestres); couveuses pour les oeufs; moteurs pour véhicules nautiques nommément moteurs de navires, éléments et parties de ces moteurs nommément hélices, générateurs autonomes d'énergie appliqués à la propulsion de sous-marins; turbines pour la production d'énergie nommément turbines de production d'électricité; alternateurs pour éoliennes, hydroliennes, centrales houlomotrices, centrales marémotrices, centrales thermiques des mers ou centrales nucléaires pour la production d'énergie; turbines pour éoliennes; moteurs pour éoliennes. Instruments de navigation nommément compas de navigation, consoles de pilotage; systèmes et circuits électriques de production et de distribution d'électricité pour véhicules marins et sous-marins et systèmes d'armes navals; appareils et instruments pour la conduite, la distribution, la transformation, l'accumulation, le réglage et la commande du courant électrique nommément transducteurs, accumulateurs électriques, redresseurs de courant; appareils et instruments optroniques, de détection, de collecte de données, de classification, de contrôle, d'enregistrement, d'interprétation, de signalisation, de simulation, de reproduction, de traitement, de transmission, de visualisation du son et des images nommément, appareils radio émetteurs-récepteurs sans fils, émetteurs vidéo sans fils, caméras thermiques; appareils de communication nommément commutateurs optiques, commutateurs Ethernet; supports d'enregistrement magnétiques, nommément bandes magnétiques vierges, cartes à mémoire vierges, disques acoustiques numériques et optiques vierges; consoles de distribution électrique, ordinateurs, logiciels et programmes d'ordinateurs enregistrés nommément logiciels de conception mécanique assistée par ordinateur, progiciels d'aide à la navigation marine assistée par ordinateur, interfaces magnétiques et informatiques nommément cartes d'interface réseau, cartes d'interface informatiques, supports d'informations nommément disques compacts, CD-Roms, DVDs et bandes magnétiques pré-enregistrés avec des informations relatives aux techniques utilisées dans le domaine de l'armement naval ou de l'énergie; appareils et équipements pour le traitement de l'information nommément ordinateurs, ordinateurs portables; périphériques d'ordinateurs nommément caméras digitales, claviers d'ordinateurs, imprimantes, scanneurs; batteries électriques tout usage; dispositifs électroniques et informatiques permettant la gestion et la commande de lancement de torpilles; radars, sonars; logiciels d'aide à la navigation marine assistée par ordinateur permettant la simulation de conduite de plateformes, de dispositifs de combat, de dispositifs de navigation; logiciels d'aide à la navigation marine assistée par ordinateur reproduisant les mouvements de plateformes et l'environnement matériel; logiciels d'aide à la navigation marine assistée par ordinateur permettant la simulation d'environnement et d'équipements utilisés par les bâtiments de surface, les sous-marins, les réacteurs nucléaires, l'aéronavale, prenant en compte les phénomènes physiques liés à l'environnement (propagation électromagnétique, propagation acoustique, thermodynamique, restitution d'environnement visuel et sonore); outils (logiciels) de modélisation des équipements de conduite des installations de plateforme dans le domaine des systèmes de propulsion, des usines électriques, des réacteurs nucléaires, de la sécurité des centrales nucléaires et des usines; logiciels de modélisation des équipements de navigation dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval; dispositifs de pilotage automatique de navires ou d'engins marins; dispositifs de positionnement dynamique, nommément systèmes de positionnement dynamique permettant de suivre, contrôler, gérer, surveiller et maintenir la position des navires; dispositifs de stabilisation de mouvement de navires; dispositifs automatisés de supervision de conduite de navires; dispositifs de récupération automatisée en mer de véhicules habités et non habités; dispositifs de combat intégrés pour sous-marins gérant et assurant la mise d'oeuvre des armes telles que des missiles, torpilles ou mines. Modules immergés de production d'énergie nucléaire (installations pour le traitement de combustibles et modérateurs nucléaires) nommément réacteurs nucléaire ; centrales nucléaires transportables (installations pour le traitement de combustibles et modérateurs nucléaires); éoliennes flottantes, éoliennes; hydroliennes; dispositifs de production d'électricité nommément générateurs d'électricité, turbines hydrauliques, accumulateurs hydrauliques; convertisseurs d'énergie par le mouvement de la mer, le vent et la température de l'eau nommément centrales houlomotrices, centrales marémotrices, hydroliennes, éoliennes, centrales thermiques des mers; Véhicules marins et sous-marins nommément bateaux, navires; navires ravitailleurs; drones marins, sous-marins et aériens. Armes à feu, munitions et projectiles; explosifs, feux d'artifice; dispositifs de combat intégré pour sous-marins gérant et assurant la mise en oeuvre des armes telles que: missiles, torpilles, mines; modules de lancement de missiles ou de torpilles; sous-ensembles électroniques de gestion et de commande des modules de lancement de missiles ou de torpilles ou du tir des munitions. (1) Construction de navires; construction de bases navales; réparation et entretien de navires, de sous-marins, de drones, de modules immergés de production d'énergie nucléaire, d'éoliennes, d'hydroliennes, d'équipements et modules pour la production d'énergie nucléaire, nommément réacteurs nucléaires, et de systèmes de production d'électricité, nommément générateurs d'électricité, turbines hydrauliques, accumulateurs hydrauliques; installation et mise en service de drones, de modules immergés de production d'énergie nucléaire, d'éoliennes, d'hydroliennes, d'équipements et modules pour la production d'énergie nucléaire nommément réacteurs nucléaires et, de systèmes de production d'électricité nommément générateurs d'électricité, turbines hydrauliques, accumulateurs hydrauliques; montage et maintenance de navires, de sous-marins, de modules immergés de production d'énergie nucléaire, d'éoliennes, d'hydroliennes, d'équipements et modules pour la production d'énergie nucléaire nommément réacteurs nucléaires et, de systèmes de production d'électricité nommément générateurs d'électricité, turbines hydrauliques, accumulateurs hydrauliques; Communication par terminaux d'ordinateurs, sur tout type de réseaux et par tout moyen et procédés techniques, nommément fourniture d'accès à des utilisateurs multiples à un réseau informatique; communication par réseaux de fibres optiques, nommément services de courrier électronique, transmission de documents par télécopieurs, services de communication sans fil par ondes radio, ondes radio courtes distances, par réseaux locaux sans fil à haut débit, par infrarouge, réseaux de téléphonie mobile ; fourniture d'accès à des bases de données contenant des informations dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines; transmission de données haut débit, nommément textes, images et sons par voie hertzienne, acoustique ou satellite; transmission de fichiers numériques. Formation dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines, formation de personnels dans le cadre de l'assistance technique, nommément formation pour l'utilisation et l'opération de navires et sous-marins ; services de fourniture de prestations pour l'entraînement et la formation des personnels (équipages) à base de simulateurs, dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines (formation); organisation de concours, compétitions, jeux à buts éducatifs ou de divertissement, nommément organisation et tenue de compétitions d'athlétisme, exploitation de salles de jeux électroniques; organisation et conduite de colloques, conférences ou congrès dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines; services de publication (nommément services de publication électronique en ligne). Travaux d'ingénieurs, nommément recherche et développement de nouveaux produits (pour des tiers) dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines, conseils techniques et expertises des systèmes dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines, études de projets techniques dans le domaine de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines; conception de navires; architecture navale; services scientifiques et technologiques ainsi que services de recherches, de conception et de développement nommément dans les domaines de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines; élaboration (conception), développement, installation, maintenance, mise à jour ou location de logiciels; programmation pour ordinateurs, pour cartes à mémoire, pour cartes électroniques, pour bases de données ou réseaux; conversion de documents d'un support physique vers un support électronique; élaboration (conception) et développement de logiciels dans les domaines de l'ingénierie et l'architecture navale, de logiciels de simulation, de logiciels de simulation de conduite d'installations nucléaires, de navires, de systèmes de combat et d'installations de production d'énergie; services de maintien en condition opérationnelle d'équipements destinés à l'entraînement et à la formation des personnels dans les domaines de l'entraînement tactique naval, de l'énergie nucléaire, de l'aéronautique navale, du génie civil et dans le domaine des énergies de l'éolien, de l'hydrolien et des énergies marines; élaboration (conception), développement, mise à jour et maintenance de logiciels d'aérodynamique, d'hydrodynamique et d'optimisation de conception multidisciplinaire; programmation par ordinateur et utilisation de bases de données dans le domaine de l'hydrodynamique; expertises dans les domaines de la mesure embarquée, des lois de commande et de la simulation numérique, de l'appontage et de la récupération de drones.

Abstract

An anchoring harpoon (1) intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate (2) of a platform, includes a jack member (3) including a cylinder element (4) containing a mobile piston element (5) provided with a rod (6) that extends beyond the cylinder element, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate and includes retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control elements (9). The jack member is connected to a pressurized fluid source (30) by the control elements (31) and the pressurized fluid source includes a consumable gas cartridge (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for maintaining hydrogen-selective membranes during periods of inactivity. These systems and methods may include heating and maintaining at least the hydrogen-selective membrane of a hydrogen-producing fuel processing system in a thermally buffered state and/or controlling the chemical composition of the gas streams that may come into contact with the hydrogen-selective membrane. Controlling the chemical composition of the gas streams that may come into contact with the hydrogen-selective membrane may include maintaining a positive pressure of an inert, blanket, reducing, and/or non-oxidizing gas within the membrane separation assembly and/or periodically supplying a reducing gas stream to the membrane separation assembly. These systems and methods may further include periodically supplying a feed stream to a hydrogen-producing region of the hydrogen-producing fuel processing system to produce a mixed gas stream and supplying the mixed gas stream to the membrane separation assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
• B01D 59/12 - Separation by diffusion by diffusion through barriers

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for independently controlling the operation of fuel cell stacks and to fuel cell systems incorporating the same. These systems and methods may include providing a fuel cell system including a plurality of fuel cell stacks and at least a first energy storage device and controlling the operation of the plurality of fuel cell stacks based at least in part on a variable associated with the fuel cell system and/or an energy consuming device. These systems and methods may further include beginning production of electrical output from the fuel cell system responsive to a start condition, initiating production of electrical output from the plurality of fuel cell stacks responsive to a plurality of stack start conditions, and ceasing the production of electrical output from the fuel cell stacks responsive to at least a first stack stop condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

This system for guiding a drone during the approach phase to a platform, particularly a naval platform, with a view to landing the same, is characterized in that the platform is equipped with a glide slope indicator installation emitting an array of optical guide beams over an angular sector predetermined from the horizontal, and in that the drone is equipped with a beam acquisition camera connected to image analysis means and to computing means of orders for commanding automatic piloting means of the drone to cause it to follow the guide beams.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

An anchoring harpoon intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate of a platform, includes jack elements including a cylinder element containing mobile piston elements provided with a rod that extends beyond the cylinder element, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate and includes retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control elements (9). The control element (9) for controlling the movements of the fingers include a control piston (18) which can slide inside the rod of the jack and which is associated with a bistable actuator (19) of the fingers, capable of moving between a retracted position and an active position in which the fingers are deployed with the application of successive pressure pulses in the jack elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft

Abstract

Systems and methods for initiating use of, or starting up, fuel cell stacks in subfreezing temperatures. The fuel cell stacks include a thermal management system that is adapted to deliver a liquid heat exchange fluid into thermal communication with a fuel cell stack, such as to heat the stack during startup of the stack when the stack is at a subfreezing temperature or operated in a subfreezing environment. In some embodiments, the thermal management system includes a heat exchange circuit that is configured to provide delivery of the liquid heat exchange fluid to the fuel cell stack even when the conduits are at a subfreezing temperature. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system is configured to deliver liquid heat exchange fluid from the fuel cell stack and heat exchange circuit when the thermal management system is not being utilized.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

Fuel cell stacks and systems with thermal management systems to deliver a liquid heat exchange fluid into thermal communication with the stack and thereafter recycle the stream. In some embodiments, the system is adapted to selectively apportion the recycled liquid stream between a stream that, prior to reuse as a heat exchange stream, is returned to a fluid reservoir and/or selectively cooled, and/or selectively returned to the reservoir and mixed with heat exchange fluid in the reservoir, and a stream that is returned into thermal communication with the stack without returning the stream to the reservoir and/or without heating or cooling and/or without being mixed with additional heat exchange fluid. In some embodiments, the system is adapted to automatically apportion the recycled stream responsive to its temperature. In some embodiments, the system includes a thermostatic valve and/or selectively apportions the recycled stream without requiring an electronic controller or manual input.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

Systems and methods for initiating startup of PSA assemblies in hydrogen-processing assemblies, which may include a hydrogen-generation assembly and/or a fuel cell stack. The systems and methods include startup procedures that provide for pressurization of the adsorbent beds of the PSA assembly without the need for a stored quantity or other supply of purified hydrogen gas. The systems and methods additionally or alternatively include startup procedures that restrict or even prevent contamination of portions of the PSA assembly, hydrogen storage devices and/or accumulator tanks with an impure gas stream and/or decrease accumulation of the impure gas stream therein. This impure gas stream may be the mixed gas, reformate, or other gas stream that is intended to be purified by the PSA assembly when the PSA assembly is in its hydrogen-purifying operating state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/047 - Pressure swing adsorption

Abstract

Systems and methods for regulating fuel cell air flow, such as during low loads and/or cold temperature operation. These systems and methods may include providing a thermal management fluid, such as air, to the fuel cell stack, transferring thermal energy between the thermal management fluid and the fuel cell stack, and varying the flow rate of the thermal management fluid that comes into contact with the fuel cell stack to maintain the temperature of the fuel cell stack within an acceptable temperature range. Varying the flow rate of the thermal management fluid may include varying the overall supply rate of the thermal management fluid within the fuel cell system and/or providing an alternative flow path for the thermal management fluid such that a portion of the thermal management fluid supplied by the fuel cell system does not come into contact with the fuel cell stack.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes

Abstract

Thermally primed fuel processing assemblies and hydrogen-producing fuel cell systems that include the same. The thermally primed fuel processing assemblies include at least one hydrogen-producing region housed within an internal compartment of a heated containment structure. In some embodiments, the heated containment structure is an oven. In some embodiments, the compartment also contains a purification region and/or heating assembly. In some embodiments, the containment structure is adapted to heat and maintain the internal compartment at or above a threshold temperature, which may correspond to a suitable hydrogen-producing temperature. In some embodiments, the containment structure is adapted to maintain this temperature during periods in which the fuel cell system is not producing power and/or not producing power to satisfy an applied load to the system. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system is adapted to provide backup power to a power source, which may be adapted to power the containment structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

Fuel cell systems and methods for controlling the operation of components of the fuel cell system, which may include a fuel source and a fuel cell stack. In some examples, a fuel source is adapted to provide supply fuel to a fuel cell stack at a supply pressure. The fuel cell stack produces electric current at a production amperage. In some examples, a control system is adapted to control operation of the fuel cell stack based on a pressure detected at the fuel cell stack. In some examples, a target production amperage is determined based on the detected pressure, such that when electric current is produced at the target production amperage for the detected pressure, the fuel cell stack consumes a predetermined proportion of the supply fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/00 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof
• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for helping to position a component (30) on the wall (23) of a structural element, comprising the steps of: - drawing an image to be projected onto the wall, based on a virtual model of the structure and the position of a projector with respect to the structure, the image comprising an outline (26A) delimiting a region for implanting the component on the wall, the latter serving as a projection substrate for the outline, and an additional motif providing information for positioning the component with respect to the direction (n) normal to the wall, the motif corresponding to a predefined set of points on the component, the latter serving as a projection substrate for the motif; projecting the image onto the structural element by means of the projector; placing the base of the component inside the outline projected onto the wall; and, while maintaining contact between the component and the structural element, modifying the position of the component with respect to the direction normal to the wall until the predefined set of points on the component coincides with the motif.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
• B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
• B25H 7/00 - Marking-out or setting-out work
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points

Abstract

Hydrogen-processing assemblies, components of hydrogen-processing assemblies, and fuel-processing and fuel cell systems that include hydrogen-processing assemblies. The hydrogen-processing assemblies include a hydrogen-separation assembly positioned within the internal volume of an enclosure in a spaced relation to at least a portion of the internal perimeter of the body of the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/22 - 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 diffusion
• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen

Abstract

A harpoon head (6) for a system for anchoring an aircraft on a grating (4) is characterized in that a distal end of the harpoon head has an interchangeable insert (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/26 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for reducing engine or jet noiseProtecting airports from jet erosion
• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft

Abstract

Thermal and hydration management systems and methods for fuel cell systems, including control of electrolytic membrane hydration levels. In some embodiments, the thermal properties of the fuel cell are controlled based on a variable associated with the oxidant supply stream and/or a variable associated with the fuel cell energy output. In some embodiments, the temperature of the fuel cell is controlled based on the temperature of the oxidant supply stream. In some embodiments, the temperature range across the fuel cell stack is controlled based on the flow rate of the oxidant stream and the electrical output generated by the fuel cell stack. In some embodiments, the humidity within the fuel cell stack is controlled. In some embodiments, the liquid water content of the cathode exhaust stream is controlled.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

The invention relates to method characterized in that said method comprises steps of acquiring movements, calculating the mean position, calculating position predictions, and calculating minimum grid (5) movement speeds, and a step of acquiring the position of the drone (4) so that, if the drone cannot follow the movements of the grid and the movements of the grid are small, i.e. smaller than the radius of the latter, it is possible to apply a landing strategy by monitoring the mean position of the grid, and if the movements of the grid are large, i.e. larger than the radius of the grid, it is possible to apply a landing strategy by positioning at the minimum speeds of the grid, and if the drone (4) can follow the movements of the grid (5) and the movements of the grid are small, i.e. smaller than the radius of the grid, it is possible to apply a landing strategy according to the mean position of the grid, and if the movements of the grid are large, i.e. larger than the radius of the grid, it is possible to apply a landing strategy by following the position of the grid predicted at the instant of landing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

A system for inspecting the hull of a vessel includes a movable machine which moves on the hull and a positioning element to determine an instantaneous position of the machine in a reference point. The positioning element includes: —first and second coaxial encoding wheels separated from each other by an inter-wheel spacing and in contact with the hull, and are capable of measuring first and second linear movements of the machine; —first and second inclinometers arranged so as to measure inclinations, relative to a reference direction, of a first axis and a second axis of a frame of reference linked to the machine; and, —a processing element, which receives data measured in order to calculate a variation of the position of the machine in the frame of reference, and in order to integrate the successive position variations in order to obtain the instantaneous position of the machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 9/00 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
• B63B 9/00 - Methods of designing, building, maintaining, converting, refitting, repairing, or determining properties of, vessels, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies with optimized startup times, as well as to hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same, and methods of operating the same. Startup and shutdown methods for a PSA assembly, and optionally an associated fuel processing system, are disclosed to provide for shortened startup times. The PSA assemblies may be in fluid communication with a hydrogen source that may be used or otherwise configured or controlled to purge the PSA adsorbent columns of adsorbents during startup and/or shutdown procedures, the hydrogen source additionally or alternatively may be used or otherwise configured or controlled to charge the columns with hydrogen for idling in a pressurized state. The use of this hydrogen source, together with specific startup and shutdown methodologies, provides for reducing the startup time of the PSA assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
• 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

Abstract

Hydrogen-producing assemblies, fuel cell systems including the same, methods of producing hydrogen gas, and methods of powering an energy-consuming device. Hydrogen-producing assemblies may include a monolithic body that defines at least a reforming conduit, and in some embodiments a plurality of reforming conduits, in which a feed stream is catalyzed into a reformate gas stream containing hydrogen gas, and a burner conduit, in which a fuel-air stream is combusted. The monolithic body is constructed to conduct heat generated by the exothermic reaction of the combustion from the burner conduit to the reformer conduit. In some hydrogen-producing assemblies, the monolithic body further defines a vaporizing conduit, in which liquid portions of the feed stream are vaporized prior to being delivered to the reformer conduit, and the monolithic body may be constructed to conduct heat from the burner conduit to the vaporizing conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
• C01B 3/32 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air
• H01M 6/44 - Grouping of primary cells into batteries of tubular or cup-shaped cells
• C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
• H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
• H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators

Abstract

Fuel cell systems and methods for providing power to an energy-consuming device and cooling of the energy-consuming device utilizing the endothermic process of desorbing hydrogen gas from a hydride bed. Fuel cell systems include a fuel cell stack, a hydrogen storage device having a volume of a hydrogen storage material, and a heat exchange system operatively connected to the hydrogen storage device and configured to heat the hydrogen storage material to desorb hydrogen gas therefrom for delivery to the fuel cell stack. The heat exchange system is further configured to deliver a cooled fluid stream to the energy-consuming device for cooling thereof. The cooled fluid stream may be produced, or cooled, by the endothermic desorption of hydrogen gas from the hydrogen storage device. In some fuel cell systems, the heat exchange system utilizes heat from the energy-consuming device to heat the hydrogen storage material for desorption of hydrogen gas therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies and hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and/or fuel cell systems including the same. The PSA assemblies include, or are utilized with, combustion fuel stream supply systems that are adapted to regulate the flow of a byproduct stream from the PSA assembly for delivery to a heating assembly for use as a combustible fuel stream, such as to maintain at least a hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing system at a hydrogen-producing temperature or range of temperatures. In some embodiments, the combustion fuel stream supply system is configured to ensure that the supply of combustible fuel from the PSA assembly to the heating assembly contains at least a sufficient fuel value, such as to maintain at least the hydrogen-producing region at or within a predetermined hydrogen-producing temperature or range of temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/02 - 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 adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

Abstract

A weapon storage device (10) which is to be attached to an external face (8) of a hull (4) of a submarine (2) and which is capable of containing weapons (14), such as ammunition or weapon carriers, which are to be deployed from the storage device on receipt of a deployment signal transmitted from inside the submarine, includes a compensation element (16, 18, 30, 40) which allows the variation in mass of the storage device (10) resulting from the deployment of at least one weapon to be compensated for, partially or wholly, by replacing a volume of gas initially contained in the storage device by an identical volume of water introduced into the storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/28 - Arrangement of offensive or defensive equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to an improved deformable downstream disc (56; 156; 256) to be fitted on the bottom of a container (15) for a missile (16) and including a stack of elastic blades (63) clamped between at least an upstream and a downstream thermal protection membrane and sealing membrane (70, 71, 72, 73), and maintained between an upstream bearing frame (61) and a downstream bearing frame (64), characterised in that the downstream bearing frame includes an inner edge (80) having an extension so as to provide the disc with an abutment means defining a position of maximum deformation of the elastic blades.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41F 3/04 - Rocket or torpedo launchers for rockets

Abstract

Fuel cell systems and methods that perform maintenance hydration by supplying power to satisfy at least part of an applied load from an energy-consuming assembly while a primary power source is in electrical communication with and available to supply power to the energy-consuming assembly to satisfy the portion of the applied load. In some embodiments, the systems or methods may determine a start time, or start condition, for hydration of the fuel cell system. Power may be supplied from the activated fuel cell system at an output voltage that is higher than a voltage at which power from the primary power source is being supplied, such that the applied load is satisfied, at least in part, by power from the fuel cell system instead of from the primary power source. Upon operation for a period sufficient to rehydrate the fuel cell stack, operation of the fuel cell system may be discontinued.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

The invention relates to an anchoring harpoon intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate of a platform, comprising jack means including cylinder means containing mobile piston means provided with a rod that extends beyond the cylinder means, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate and comprises retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control means (9). The invention is characterised in that the means (9) for controlling the movements of the fingers comprise a control piston (18) which can slide inside the rod of the jack and which is associated with a bistable actuator (19) of the fingers, capable of moving between a retracted position and an active position in which the fingers are deployed with the application of successive pressure pulses in the jack means.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft
• F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft

Abstract

The invention relates to an anchoring harpoon intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate (2) of a platform, comprising jack means (3) including cylinder means (4) containing mobile piston means (5) provided with a rod (6) that extends beyond the cylinder means, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate (2) and comprises retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control means (9). The invention is characterised in that the cylinder means (4) include at least two telescopic cylinder portions (10, 11) which can move between a position in which one portion is retracted inside the other and an active position in which one portion projects out from the other.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft
• B64B 1/66 - Mooring attachments
• B64G 1/64 - Systems for coupling or separating cosmonautic vehicles or parts thereof, e.g. docking arrangements
• F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft

Abstract

The invention relates to an anchoring harpoon (1) intended in particular for an aircraft, capable of cooperating with an anchoring grate (2) of a platform, comprising jack means (3) including cylinder means (4) containing mobile piston means (5) provided with a rod (6) that extends beyond the cylinder means, the free end of which includes a harpoon head (7) that is hooked in the grate and comprises retaining fingers (8, 13, 14) that can be moved between a retracted position and an active position by control means (9). The invention is characterised in that the jack means are connected to a pressurised fluid source (30) by means of control means (31) and in that the pressurised fluid source includes a consumable gas cartridge (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft
• F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft

Abstract

Thermally primed fuel processing assemblies and hydrogen-producing fuel cell systems that include the same. The thermally primed fuel processing assemblies include at least one hydrogen-producing region housed within an internal compartment of a heated containment structure. In some embodiments, the heated containment structure is an oven. In some embodiments, the compartment also contains a purification region and/or heating assembly. In some embodiments, the containment structure is adapted to heat and maintain the internal compartment at or above a threshold temperature, which may correspond to a suitable hydrogen-producing temperature. In some embodiments, the containment structure is adapted to maintain this temperature during periods in which the fuel cell system is not producing power and/or not producing power to satisfy an applied load to the system. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system is adapted to provide backup power to a power source, which may be adapted to power the containment structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

Liquid leak detection systems, and fuel cell systems and hydrogen-producing fuel processing systems containing the same. The liquid leak detection systems are adapted to detect liquid leaks from the fuel cell and/or fuel processing systems and to respond thereto, such as by interrupting the delivery of liquid reactants, by generating an alert, by transitioning the fuel processing system to a different operating state, and/or by shutting down the fuel processing and/or fuel cell system. The liquid leak detection systems may include a controller and at least one liquid detector, and in some embodiments may include a cover. In some embodiments, the liquid detector includes a signal emitter and a signal detector. In some embodiments, the liquid detector includes at least a pair of spaced-apart conductive members that nominally define an open circuit. In some embodiments, the cover is adapted to repel water and/or includes conductive particulate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point

Abstract

Hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and fuel cell systems with at least one temperature-responsive valve assembly, and methods for feedback regulation of the hydrogen-producing region. The temperature-responsive valve assembly responds automatically to the temperature of a gas stream of interest to regulate the flow of a subject gas stream therethrough. In some embodiments, these streams are the same streams, while in others, they are different streams. The streams may include at least the reformate stream from a hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing assembly, the byproduct stream from a purification region, and the product gas stream from the purification region. In some embodiments, the subject gas stream may be the byproduct stream, which is in fluid communication for delivery as a combustible fuel stream for a burner or other heating assembly that produces an exhaust stream to heat the hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
• C10J 3/46 - Gasification of granular or pulverulent fuels in suspension

Abstract

Feedstock delivery systems and hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and fuel cell systems containing the same. The feedstock delivery systems include a liquid pump that draws at least one liquid feedstock from a supply and delivers at least one feed stream containing the feedstock(s) to a fuel processor, such as to the hydrogen-producing region thereof. The feedstock delivery system further includes a recycle conduit that establishes a fluid flow path for the liquid feedstock(s) from a location downstream of the pump back to a location upstream of the pump. In some embodiments, the feedstock delivery system further includes a flow restrictor associated with the recycle conduit and a pressure-actuated valve that selectively permits the recycled feedstock to bypass the flow restrictor. In some embodiments, the pump is configured to draw a greater flow rate of the feed stream from the supply than is delivered to the fuel processor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 7/00 - Control of flow
• F17D 3/00 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations
• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

The invention relates to a harpoon head (6) for a system for anchoring an aircraft on a grating (4) and is characterized in that a distal end of the harpoon head has an interchangeable insert (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/12 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for anchoring aircraft

Abstract

The present invention provides an open centred hydroelectric turbine having an annular stator and a rotor mounted for rotation within the stator. the turbine comprising a magnetic bearing which is adapted, by having opposing sets of rotor and stator magnets which are offset at a top and bottom of the stator, to provide both axial and radial support to the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 11/06 - Bearing arrangements

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of installing a hydroelectric turbine onto the seabed or the like while ensuring that a pre-laid electrical cable connected to the turbine prior to lowering to the seabed is not damaged during installation of the turbine, the method involving lowering the turbine towards the seabed while simultaneously displacing the turbine in order to maintain tension in the electrical cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/10 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle in or under water
• H02G 9/12 - Installations of electric cables or lines in or on the ground or water supported on or from floating structures, e.g. in water
• H02G 9/02 - Installations of electric cables or lines in or on the ground or water laid directly in or on the ground, river-bed or sea-bottomCoverings therefor, e.g. tile

Abstract

A device generating hydrogen from a hydrocarbon, oxygen and water. The reaction is carried out at high temperature. The device includes a first substantially cylindrical zone surrounding the reaction chamber circulates water vapor and hydrocarbon, excluding the reaction products, the zone being separated from the reaction chamber to recover heat lost by the reaction chamber, to preheat the mixture circulating in the first zone. The reagent(s) are in contact with the walls of said first zone to exchange produce heat. A substantially cylindrical second zone surrounds the first zone and circulates water to be vaporized, the water is in contact with the walls of said second zone. The first and second zones are separated such that water circulating in the second zone is preheated by heat of the first zone where the water of the second zone is mixed with the hydrocarbon and introduced into the first zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• B01J 10/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting liquid with gaseous media other than in the presence of solid particlesApparatus specially adapted therefor
• C10J 3/46 - Gasification of granular or pulverulent fuels in suspension
• C01B 6/24 - Hydrides containing at least two metals, e.g. Li(AlH4)Addition complexes thereof
• C01B 3/24 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds of hydrocarbons

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a hydroelectric turbine which includes a stator and a shaftless rotor housed for rotation within the stator, the stator defining an opening or channel in which the rotor is retained and which channel is dimension to permit the rotor to undergo both axial rotation and displacement along the circumference of the opening, whereby during operation the rotor assumes substantially hypocycloidal motion relative to the stator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 11/06 - Bearing arrangements
• F03B 13/08 - Machine or engine aggregates in dams or the likeConduits therefor
• F03B 13/26 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy

Abstract

Combustion fuel stream supply systems for use with pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies, and hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same. The PSA assemblies are operated according to a PSA cycle to receive a mixed gas stream and, while producing a product hydrogen stream therefrom, intermittently discharge a byproduct stream. The byproduct stream, when available, may be delivered as a fuel stream to a heating assembly, which may heat the hydrogen-producing region that produces the mixed gas stream. A combustion fuel stream supply system selectively supplies an auxiliary fuel stream when a byproduct stream is not discharged or otherwise does not have a predetermined combustion fuel value sufficient, when combusted, to maintain the hydrogen-producing region within a desired temperature range. The one or more streams supplied to the heating assembly have a combined combustion fuel value at least as great as the predetermined threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases

Abstract

Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies and hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and/or fuel cell systems including the same. The PSA assemblies include, or are utilized with, combustion fuel stream supply systems that are adapted to regulate the flow of a byproduct stream from the PSA assembly for delivery to a heating assembly for use as a combustible fuel stream, such as to maintain at least a hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing system at a hydrogen-producing temperature or range of temperatures. In some embodiments, the combustion fuel stream supply system is configured to ensure that the supply of combustible fuel from the PSA assembly to the heating assembly contains at least a sufficient fuel value, such as to maintain at least the hydrogen-producing region at or within a predetermined hydrogen-producing temperature or range of temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/02 - 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 adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

Abstract

Hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and methods for delivering feedstock to a hydrogen-producing region of a hydrogen-producing fuel processing assembly. In some embodiments, the fuel processing assemblies include a feedstock delivery system that includes a pump assembly and a stall prevention mechanism that is adapted to reduce pressure in an outlet conduit during periods in which the pump assembly is not emitting a liquid outlet stream within or above a hydrogen-producing pressure range. In some embodiments, pressure in the outlet conduit is isolated from pressure in the hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing assembly and is reduced during periods in which a liquid stream is not being pumped within or above a hydrogen-producing pressure range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• B01J 10/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting liquid with gaseous media other than in the presence of solid particlesApparatus specially adapted therefor
• C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
• C01B 6/24 - Hydrides containing at least two metals, e.g. Li(AlH4)Addition complexes thereof
• C01B 3/24 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds of hydrocarbons

Abstract

A hydroelectric generator component forming part of an electromagnetic circuit for generating electricity from tidal flows, the component including a wire wound coil or a magnet housed within a casing and secured therein by means of a filler material, such as to provide structural integrity and impact protection to the coil or magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• F03B 13/26 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy

Abstract

The invention relates to a power unit (3) for driving at least one line of shafts of a propulsion line of a ship, of the type comprising a main power unit (7), at least one secondary power unit (10) and at least one output shaft (9) coupled to the main power unit (7) and to a secondary power unit (10). The main power unit (7) and a secondary power unit (10) which are coupled to an output shaft (9) are coupled in parallel, the main power unit being coupled via a disengageable coupling means (12) and the secondary power unit being coupled via an elastic coupling means (12). Application to a ship.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63H 21/20 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units

Abstract

Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies with purge control systems, and hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same. The PSA assemblies are operated according to a PSA cycle to produce a product hydrogen stream and a byproduct stream from a mixed gas stream. The byproduct stream may be delivered as a fuel stream to a heating assembly, which may heat the hydrogen-producing region that produces the mixed gas stream. The PSA assemblies may be adapted to regulate the flow of purge gas utilized therein, such as according to a predetermined, non-constant profile. In some embodiments, the flow of purge gas is regulated to maintain the flow rate and/or fuel value of the byproduct stream at or within a determined range of a threshold value, and/or to regulate the flow of purge gas to limit the concentration of carbon monoxide in a heated exhaust stream produced from the byproduct stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/02 - 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 adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

Abstract

Systems and methods for initiating use of, or starting up, fuel cell stacks in subfreezing temperatures. The fuel cell stacks include a thermal management system that is adapted to deliver a liquid heat exchange fluid into thermal communication with a fuel cell stack, such as to heat the stack during startup of the stack when the stack is at a subfreezing temperature or operated in a subfreezing environment. In some embodiments, the thermal management system includes a heat exchange circuit that is configured to provide delivery of the liquid heat exchange fluid to the fuel cell stack even when the conduits are at a subfreezing temperature. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system is configured to deliver liquid heat exchange fluid from the fuel cell stack and heat exchange circuit when the thermal management system is not being utilized.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

Fuel cell systems that perform maintenance hydration by supplying power to satisfy at least part of an applied load from an energy-consuming assembly while a primary power source is in electrical communication with and available to supply power to the energy-consuming assembly to satisfy the portion of the applied load being satisfied by the fuel cell system. In some embodiments, a fuel cell system may determine a start time, or start condition, for maintenance of the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system then may be activated from an inactive condition according to the start time, or start condition, by initiating delivery of at least fuel, and optionally oxidant, to a fuel cell stack of the system. Power then may be supplied from the activated fuel cell system at an output voltage that is higher than a voltage at which power from the primary power source is being supplied, such that the applied load is satisfied, at least in part, by the power from the fuel cell system instead of the power from the primary power source. Upon operation of the fuel cell system for a period sufficient to rehydrate the fuel cell stack, operation of the fuel cell system may be discontinued, with the primary power source resuming supplying power to satisfy the applied load from the energy-consuming assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a system and method for the deployment of a hydroelectric turbine, and comprises a base and vessel beneath which the base can be secured, and to which base, from above deck, a hydroelectric turbine can be secured to the base and subsequently released with the base from the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/26 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy
• F03B 17/06 - Other machines or engines using liquid flow, e.g. of swinging-flap type
• E02B 17/02 - Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legsConstruction methods therefor placed by lowering the supporting construction to the bottom, e.g. with subsequent fixing thereto
• E02D 27/52 - Submerged foundations

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for installing a hydroelectric turbine at a deployment site on the seabed which involves lowering the turbine and associated base onto the seabed from a vessel using a number of lines, and once on the seabed using these lines to tether the vessel to the base/turbine while telemetry from the base/turbine is analysed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/26 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy
• F03B 17/06 - Other machines or engines using liquid flow, e.g. of swinging-flap type

Abstract

Feedstock delivery systems and hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and fuel cell systems containing the same. The feedstock delivery systems include a liquid pump that draws at least one liquid feedstock from a supply and delivers at least one feed stream containing the feedstock(s) to a fuel processor, such as to the hydrogen-producing region thereof. The feedstock delivery system further includes a recycle conduit that establishes a fluid flow path for the liquid feedstock(s) from a location downstream of the pump back to a location upstream of the pump. In some embodiments, the feedstock delivery system further includes a flow restrictor associated with the recycle conduit and a pressure-actuated valve that selectively permits the recycled feedstock to bypass the flow restrictor. In some embodiments, the pump is configured to draw a greater flow rate of the feed stream from the supply than is delivered to the fuel processor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 9/00 - Safety arrangements
• G05D 7/00 - Control of flow
• G05D 16/00 - Control of fluid pressure
• F17D 3/00 - Arrangements for supervising or controlling working operations
• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen

Abstract

A ship hull includes at least one float (10) and a center of buoyancy (CB) situated behind the center of flotation. (CF), the distance between the center of buoyancy and center of flotation is greater by 5% than the waterline length L of the hull.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/00 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils

Abstract

Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies with temperature-based breakthrough detection systems, as well as to hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same, and to methods of operating the same. The detection systems are adapted to detect a measured temperature associated with adsorbent in an adsorbent bed of a PSA assembly and to control the operation of at least the PSA assembly responsive at least in part thereto, such as responsive to the relationship between the measured temperature and at least one reference temperature. The reference temperature may include a stored value, a previously measured temperature and/or a temperature measured elsewhere in the PSA assembly. In some embodiments, the reference temperature is associated with adsorbent downstream from the adsorbent from which the measured temperature is detected. In some embodiments, the PSA cycle and/or components thereof are determined at least in part by the relationship between the measured and reference temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/02 - 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 adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

Abstract

In a hydroelectric turbine having a rotor disposed within a stator housing, the rotor having an annular outer rim received by a channel in the stator housing, the improvement comprising a buoyant rotor, the rotor preferably having buoyancy chambers disposed within the rotor. The buoyancy chambers may be disposed within the annular outer rim, the blades or an annular inner rim, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the buoyancy chambers are filled with a material having a specific gravity of one or less, and most preferably the filler material is a polymer foam that adds rigidity to the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/10 - Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
• F03B 3/12 - BladesBlade-carrying rotors
• F03B 17/06 - Other machines or engines using liquid flow, e.g. of swinging-flap type

Abstract

In a hydroelectric turbine having a rotor disposed within a housing, the rotor having an annular outer rim received by a channel in the housing, the improvement comprising providing at least one debris release chute in said housing such that debris captured between the rotor and the housing is released through the debris release chute.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 11/08 - Parts or details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups for removing foreign matter, e.g. mud
• F03B 13/10 - Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
• F03B 3/12 - BladesBlade-carrying rotors

Abstract

A hydroelectric turbine for the production of electricity from tidal flow forces, the turbine having a rotor with an open center such that the blades (34) are mounted between an inner rim (32) and outer rim (33), wherein retaining members (22, 23) and anti-friction members (7, 72) are provided to limit movement of the rotor relative to the housing (21) in either axial direction, such that water flow (99) in either direction operates the turbine, but wherein the retaining members (22, 23) and the anti-friction members (71, 72) allow the rotor to shift in either axial direction in response to water flow. The anti-friction members limiting rotor travel in the axial direction are preferably of increased thickness, such that as the anti-friction members wear down, the rotor is able to shift relative to the housing in the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03B 13/10 - Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
• F03B 13/26 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy

Abstract

The present invention provides a hydroelectric turbine comprising a stator and a rotor housed concentrically within the stator, the turbine comprising a circumferentially disposed array of magnets on a rim of the rotor, and wherein the stator is slotless in configuration and is formed from a wire winding as opposed to the conventional toothed laminations, the turbine further comprising an annular array of individual coils mounted on the stator concentrically inwardly of the wire winding, each coil being provided with a dedicated rectifier to convert AC current induced in the coil into DC, preferably for transmission to a remote location.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Hydrogen-processing assemblies, components of hydrogen-processing assemblies, and fuel-processing and fuel cell systems that include hydrogen-processing assemblies. The hydrogen-processing assemblies include a hydrogen-separation assembly positioned within the internal volume of an enclosure in a spaced relation to at least a portion of the internal perimeter of the body of the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/22 - 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 diffusion

Abstract

Hydrogen-producing fuel cell systems with load-responsive feedstock delivery systems, and methods for regulating the delivery of feedstock to the hydrogen-producing region of a fuel cell system. The fuel cell systems include a control system that is adapted to monitor and selectively regulate the rate at which the feedstock is delivered to a hydrogen-producing region of a hydrogen generation assembly. The control systems, and corresponding methods, include feed-forward and feedback control portions that cooperatively regulate the rate at which the feed stream is delivered to the hydrogen generation assembly responsive at least in part, if not completely, to the fuel cell stack's demand for hydrogen gas and the rate at which the produced hydrogen gas is consumed by the fuel cell stack.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues

Goods & Services

(1) (1) appareils et instruments pour la conception assistée par ordinateur d'un navire ou d'un système d'armes, nommément ordinateur, logiciels d’architecture navale et sous-marine, logiciels pour la conception de modèles de véhicules marins et sous-marins en trois dimensions ; appareils et instruments pour l’utilisation et la commande d’un navire, nommément instruments de navigation marine, nommément radar, antenne radar, sextant, anémomètre, compas de navigation, boussole, GPS marin; systèmes et circuits électriques de production et de distribution d'électricité pour véhicules marins et sous-marins et pour systèmes d'armes navals, nommément, générateurs d'électricité, groupes électrogènes, convertisseur de fréquences rotatifs et statiques, transformateurs, batteries, moteurs et actionneurs électriques et électro-hydrauliques, tableaux de distribution, installations de couplage des sources électriques, génératrices et batteries de secours; appareils et instruments acoustiques, électroniques et électromagnétiques pour systèmes navals et pour systèmes d'armes et équipements de détection, de transmission et de communication, nautiques, optiques, optroniques, scientifiques, de mesurage, de détection, de collecte de données, de classification, de contrôle, d'enregistrement, d'interprétation, de signalisation, de simulation, de reproduction, de traitement, de transmission, de visualisation du son et de l'image, nommément ensemble téléopéré de surveillance navale, sous-marine et de chasse aux mines, alarmes sonores et visuelles, sonars, bouées acoustiques, systèmes de défense anti-torpilles et de mâts pour sous-marins et antennes de radio-communication, calculateurs analogiques, numériques, optiques et hybrides d’aide à la navigation, consoles, ordinateurs, logiciels, programmes d’ordinateur et progiciels d’aide à la navigation marine assistée par ordinateur, logiciels ou programmes d’ordinateur utilisés dans le contrôle des véhicules marins et sous-marins et des systèmes d’armes navales, support d'informations numériques, nommément disques numériques, mémoires électroniques; véhicules marins et sous-marins ainsi que leurs équipements, dispositif remorqué à utilisation marine et sous-marine; papier, carton et produits en ces matières à savoir journaux, périodiques, revues, livres, imprimés, affiches, agendas, lettres d'information, feuilles d'annonces, matériels d’instruction ou d’enseignement (à l’exception des appareils), nommément livres, manuels d’opérateur, brochures éducatives, logiciels d’enseignement, photographies, documentation technique nommément manuel d'utilisation et instructions techniques, catalogues des produits navires et système; matériaux de construction non métalliques, nommément béton, verre, bois d'œuvre et plastique, composites utilisés dans la construction et l’entretien de véhicules marins et sous-marins nommément résine polyester, résine époxy, résine polyuréthane, silicone polycondensation; matériaux pour l’architecture navale, nommément, bois moulé, contreplaqué marin, acier, aluminium épais, aluminium rivé, polyester stratifié, plastique et ferro-ciment. (1) prospection nommément recherche de marché et cotation; estimation de marché au sujet de navires, d' équipement de navires et de systèmes de combat de navires, estimation en affaires commerciales concernant les navires, matériels et systèmes d'armes, publicité de marchandises et services pour des tiers , gestion des affaires commerciales; construction, réparation et entretien des navires; intégration de systèmes de combat à des véhicules marins et sous-marins ; maîtrise d'oeuvres des systèmes de combat, nommément montage, installation, supervision, mise au point et réparation de systèmes de combat dans un véhicule marin ou sous-marin; montage de systèmes et composants sur des navires et plate-formes, nommément systèmes de manutention, systèmes de ravitaillement, systèmes de mise en mouvement d'aéronefs; maintenance de navires, systèmes de combats, plate-formes et composants montés sur des navires ou plate-formes; formation de personnel, nommément formation de personnel dans le cadre de l’assistance technique dans le domaine de l’industrie navale et sous-marine; services d’ingénierie dans le domaine naval et sous-marin, nommément développement, conseils techniques, évaluation des systèmes dont la mise au point d’essais techniques, estimation et évaluation ainsi que spécification et mise en service, établissement de plans pour la construction; conception de navires; architecture de plate-formes marines et de plate-formes sous-marines.

Goods & Services

(1) Appareils et instruments pour la conception assistée par ordinateur d'un navire ou d'un système d'armes, pour l'utilisation et la commande d'un navire, à savoir instruments de navigation marine nommément, radar, antenne radar, sextant, anémomètre, compas de navigation, boussole, GPS marins; systèmes et circuits électriques de production et de distribution d'électricité pour véhicules marins et sous-marins et pour systèmes d'armes navals, nommément, générateurs d'électricité, groupes électrogènes, convertisseur de fréquences rotatifs et statiques, transformateurs, batteries, moteurs et actionneurs électriques et électro-hydrauliques, tableaux de distribution, installations de couplage des sources électriques, génératrices et batteries de secours; appareils et instruments acoustiques, électroniques et électromagnétiques nommément radars, sonars, antennes électromagnétiques pour systèmes d'armes et équipements de détection, de transmission et de communication, nautiques, optiques, optroniques, scientifiques, de mesurage, de détection, de collecte de données, de classification, de contrôle, d'enregistrement, d'interprétation, de signalisation, de simulation, de reproduction, de traitement, de transmission, de visualisation du son et de l'image, calculateurs, consoles, ordinateurs, logiciels ou programmes d'ordinateurs enregistrés, progiciels, interfaces magnétiques, support d'informations; véhicules marins et sous-marins ainsi que leurs équipements; antennes remorquées, drones sous marins, véhicules marins; papier, carton et produits en ces matières à savoir journaux, périodiques, revues, livres, imprimés, affiches, agendas, lettres d'information, feuilles d'annonces, photographies, documentation technique nommément manuel d'utilisation et instructions techniques, catalogues des produits navires et système, matériels d'instruction ou d'enseignement (à l'exception des appareils) nommément, livres, manuels d'opérateur, brochures, logiciels d'enseignement; matériaux de construction en composites pour l'industrie navale et sous-marins; matériaux pour l'architecture navale nommément, acier. (1) Prospection nommément recherche de marché et cotation; estimation de marché au sujet de navires, d'équipement de navires et de systèmes de combat de navires, estimation en affaires commerciales concernant les navires, matériels et systèmes d'armes, publicité de marchandises et services pour des tiers, gestion des affaires commerciales; construction, réparation et entretien des navires; intégration de systèmes de combat à des véhicules marins et sous-marins; maîtrise d'oeuvres des systèmes de combat, nommément montage, installation, supervision, mise au point et réparation de systèmes de combat dans un véhicule marin ou sous-marin; montage de systèmes et composants sur des navires et plate-formes, nommément systèmes de manutention, systèmes de ravitaillement, systèmes de mise en mouvement d'aéronefs; maintenance de navires, systèmes de combats, plate-formes et composants montés sur des navires ou plate-formes; formation de personnel nommément dans le cadre de l'assistance technique dans le domaine de l'industrie navale et sous-marine; services d'ingénierie dans le domaine naval et des sous-marins nommément, développement, conseils techniques, évaluation des systèmes dont la mise au point d'essais techniques, estimation et évaluation ainsi que spécification et mise en service, établissement de plans pour la construction; conception de navires; architectures de plate-formes nommément de bateaux et de sous-marins.

Goods & Services

(1) Appareils et instruments pour la conception assistée par ordinateur d'un navire ou d'un système d'armes, pour l'utilisation et la commande d'un navire, à savoir instruments de navigation; systèmes électriques de production et de distribution d’électricité pour véhicules marins et sous-marins, nommément générateurs d’électricité, groupes électrogènes, convertisseurs de fréquences rotatifs et statiques, transformateurs, batteries, moteurs et actionneurs électriques et électro-hydrauliques, tableaux de distribution, installations de couplage des sources électriques, génératrices et batteries de secours, et systèmes d'armes navals nommément, génératrices, batteries, turbines, alternateurs; appareils et instruments acoustiques, électroniques et électromagnétiques nommément radars, sonars, antennes électromagnétiques pour systèmes d'armes et équipements de détection, de transmission et de communication, nautiques, optiques, optroniques, scientifiques, de mesurage, de détection, de collecte de données, de classification, de contrôle, d'enregistrement, d'interprétation, de signalisation, de simulation, de reproduction, de traitement, de transmission, de visualisation du son et de l'image, calculateurs, consoles, ordinateurs, logiciels, programmes d'ordinateurs et progiciels d’aide à la navigation marine assistée par ordinateur, logiciels ou programmes d’ordinateur utilisés dans le contrôle des véhicules marins et sous-marins et des systèmes d’armes navals, support d'informations numérique, nommément disques numériques, mémoires électroniques; véhicules marins nommément embarcations, moto marines, bateaux, navires et sous-marins ainsi que leurs équipements nommément réducteurs, propulseurs, hélices, échangeurs, grilles d’appontage, systèmes d’atterrissage pour hélicoptères navals, barres de remorquage pour véhicules; antennes remorquées, drones sous marins, véhicules marins; papier, carton et produits en ces matières à savoir journaux, périodiques, revues, livres, imprimés, affiches, agendas, lettres d'information, feuilles d'annonces, photographies, documentation technique nommément manuel d'utilisation et instructions techniques, catalogues des produits navires et système, matériels d'instruction ou d'enseignement (à l'exception des appareils) nommément, livres, manuels d'opérateur, brochures, logiciels d'enseignement quant à la conduite de navires, bateaux et sous-marins; matériaux de construction en composites pour l'industrie navale et sous-marine nommément résine, polyester, résine époxy, résine polyuréthane, silicone polycondensation; matériaux pour l'architecture navale nommément, acier (1) Prospection, estimation en affaires commerciales concernant les navires, matériels et systèmes d'armes, publicité de marchandises et services pour des tiers, gestion des affaires commerciales; construction, réparation et entretien des navires; intégration de systèmes de combats; maîtrise d'œuvres des systèmes de combat; montage de systèmes et composants sur des navires et plate-formes; maintenance de navires, systèmes de combats, plate-formes et composants montés sur des navires ou plate-formes; formation de personnel nommément dans le cadre de l'assistance technique dans le domaine de l'industrie navale et sous-marine; services d'ingénierie dans le domaine naval et des sous-marins nommément, développement, conseils techniques, évaluation des systèmes dont la mise au point d'essais techniques, estimation et évaluation ainsi que spécification et mise en service, établissement de plans pour la construction; conception de navires; architectures de plate-formes nommément de bateaux et de sous-marins